Category: News

May 5, 2016
Cypress STEM Students Tour SpaceX
"Space X designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space travel, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Hard to beat that mission statement. For engineers, adventurists, and brand enthusiasts alike, Space X is one of the"

May 2, 2016
STEM Director Yanet Garcia Honored by Cal State Fullerton
"Preparing a workforce proficient in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math has been identified as a critical national priority. To help meet this challenge, Cypress College, in partnership with Cal State Fullerton, created the (STEM)2 Program with the goal of increasing student participation, persistence and success in these fields."

April 29, 2016
‘Nurturing our Differences’ a Theme of First Student Equity Retreat at Cypress College
"Cypress College hosted its first Student Equity Retreat on Friday, bringing to campus experts in the field from across California. “It’s about recognizing and nurturing our differences” Ashley Griffith said in opening the event. Griffith, the college’s Special Project Director responsible for Student Equity, planned the event — a first for"

April 25, 2016
Puente in Pasadena – "Fly" – Kay & Mal Bruce – We Heart
"Some of the most meaningful gifts are not those wrapped in pretty bows and packaging, but are instead experiences to be shared together. These are impactful gifts – ones that leave us with memories and new insights. Thanks to the selflessly spirited generosity of one extraordinary couple, Kay and Mal Bruce,"

Puente + Honors at SLO
"Our Cypress College Puente and Honors programs recently toured Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s (SLO) beautiful Central Coast campus. Nestled in the region’s impressively lush, verdant hills and equipped with stunning facilities, SLO left its mark on our group. First stop on our tour was the newly constructed Warren J. Baker"

2016 Mecha, Noche de Arte
"Please join us for the first annual Noche de Arte celebration, 4 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The purpose of this event is to promote the Latin American tradition of “Arte Publico” or Public Art. Several artists will be displaying their art work along the duck pond bridge. The main"

Associated Students Elections: Candidate and Ballot Information
"The Cypress College Associated Students will be holding General Elections today through Wednesday (April 25-27). Students will have the opportunity to vote on AS Council candidates for the 2016-2017 academic year, as well as a potential increase in the Student Representation Fee from $1 to $2. The elections booth will be"

April 22, 2016
Earth Day 2016: Carbon Footprint Reduced by 73,800 Metric Tons
"Green emissions reduced: by 2017 Cypress College will lower its carbon footprint by approximately 73,800 metric tons. Those who have visited campus recently can see results of the college’s efforts to reduce overall water usage. Medians and buffer landscapes have been left to take on their natural golden hues. Overall, the"

April 14, 2016
Puente on the Central Coast: Touring UC Santa Barbara & UC Santa Cruz
"Our Puente and Honors programs recently paid a visit to UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz. Photo galleries of the tours are posted online (UCSB here; UCSC here). If you’re considering transferring to either campus, you’re in good stead: the University of California system is accepting more California Community College students. The"

April 11, 2016
Cypress Puente @ UC Berkeley
"With a 100% retention rate and a transfer rate of nearly 70%, the Puente Project at Cypress College is one of the strongest, most successful programs on campus. Open to all underserved minority students, Puente helps those from low-income, underrepresented communities transfer to and graduate from four-year colleges and universities. At"