Category: News
News
February 6, 2017
President Simpson Looks to College’s Future in Final Opening Day Address
"In a forward-looking address to faculty and staff, Cypress College President Bob Simpson set an energetic tone as he welcomed all back to campus for the spring semester Friday, January 27 on his final Opening Day. “Rather today than looking in the rearview mirror at what we have achieved,” Dr. Simpson"
News
February 3, 2017
Celebrate Diversity this Black History Month
"Understand the past and reflect on the present during the college’s Cypress@50, Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness: The Conversation Continues… celebration of Black History Month. A series of events are scheduled throughout February, focusing on key conversations like black identity and racial inequality. We urge students and the campus community to"
News
Campus Holds Third Accreditation Open Forum
"Cypress College is accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits community colleges and other associate degree granting institutions in the Western region of the United States. The ACCJC is one of seven regional accrediting commissions authorized by the U.S. Department"
News
February 1, 2017
Campus Energy Efficiency Efforts Ongoing
"Cypress College has recently had a number of initiatives underway to improve energy efficiency and sustainability on campus. One of these is construction on the college’s new HVAC water chillers, which includes the installation of large underground water tanks that cool water at night. This water will then be circulated throughout"
Career Education
Women in Sports Spotlight: Margaret Mohr
"Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The day recognizes the “extraordinary achievements of those who have helped to effect change and create opportunities for women and girls in sports,” ngwsd.org states. In honor of this day, Cypress College is showcasing Head Coach Margaret Mohr. Coach Mohr has an"
Career Education
January 31, 2017
Support Chargers Basketball at Hoops Night
"Cypress College basketball hosts Orange Coast College in their 4th Annual #CypCity Hoops Night on Friday, February 3. It’s a blackout game this year, with the men sporting new black uniforms and the women wearing black warm-ups. Show your school spirit by wearing black and coming out to cheer on our Chargers"
News
January 27, 2017
Cypress College Launches Food Bank
"A recent study of several thousand California Community College students found that 12 percent experienced food insecurity, while a separate nationwide survey of two- and four-year college students found nearly half of those surveyed reported some level of food insecurity. The take away? “Food insecurity is potentially undermining the educational success"
Career Education
January 23, 2017
New Website for Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service Program
"Cypress College offers associates degrees in multiple fields. Recently, Cypress was one of 15 community colleges in California approved to offer a bachelor’s degree as part of a statewide pilot program. Cypress College’s program is a Bachelor’s of Science in Funeral Service. Such a degree is rare. In fact, Cypress College’s"
News
January 20, 2017
College’s 50th Anniversary Recognized with "Key to the City" of Cypress
"At the Cypress State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, January 19, Mayor Paulo Morales (pictured above) presented Cypress College with an honorary “Key to the City” in recognition of the College’s 50th anniversary. Foam “#1” fingers with the name of the city and Cypress College, respectively, were also given out"
News
January 13, 2017
Cypress College is Now On Pinterest
"Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff employee at Cypress College, when you walk on campus you’re immediately surrounded by the rich history and life that makes up this campus. No matter your role, you know using words to describe Cypress College and campus life is simply not enough. Short"
