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February 25, 2015
New Mass-Notification System to be Tested During Tomorrow’s Drills
"Tomorrow morning, at 9:30 a.m., and in the evening, at 7 p.m., Cypress College will hold the semester’s emergency drill. We have selected to consider an “active shooter” scenario. Read more about the drill. Two additional notes: The Cypress Police Department will participate in the drill. As part of their participation,"
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February 23, 2015
Thursday’s Drills Ask Sobering Question: ‘What Would You Do?’
"Active shooter drills take place Thursday, February 26 in the morning and evening; will include Cypress Police Department’s input. What would you do if at this very moment someone walked into your room with a gun? Could you get out? Hide out? Fight back? Consider your specific environment. What are your"
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February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015 @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Simpson
" Here is the February 20, 2015, @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. This week’s headlines: Thursday’s Drills Ask Sobering Question: ‘What Would You Do?’ > Active shooter drills take place Thursday, February 26 in the morning and evening; will include Cypress Police Department’s input. 40th Americana Awards Take"
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February 17, 2015
Wall of Remembrance Returns as Veterans Appreciation Week Opens
"Veterans Appreciation Week is underway at Cypress College. Events kicked off early this morning with the return of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance to campus. The wall — the work of Vision2Victory, a local veterans advocacy group — previously visited two years ago before embarking on a nationwide"
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February 9, 2015
Black History Month Event Includes Former Black Panther, Dance Performance
"Former Black Panther Party Captain Aaron Dixon will address the Cypress College community on Thursday, February 19, 2015 as part of the campus recognition of Black History Month. Dixon was only 19 years old when he joined the organization and founded its Seattle chapter. The author of “My People Are Rising:"
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Art Gallery Opens First Exhibit of Spring Semester
"The first Art Gallery exhibition of 2015 opened on Thursday evening. The exhibit features the beautiful work of fifteen internationally recognized artists in “Surface to Edge” — curated by Carl F. Berg. In the Project Space is “Christine Taber: a quindecennial retrospective” The exhibition continues through March 5. Color field and"
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1-in-200 Opportunity to Win Yamaha Raptor 700 RFL ATV Now Available
"The Foundation is selling opportunity drawing tickets for a brand new Yamaha Sport ATV. The Raptor 700 RFL (with reverse) is arguably the best sport ATV ever. The vehicle was donated to the College as part of the 40th Annual Americana Awards. Only 200 tickets will be sold, each ticket for"
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In Advance of ‘Active Shooter’ Drill Employee Training Opportunities
"In consideration of the upcoming February 26 drills (one morning and one evening) on Active Shooter situations, employees are encouraged to consider several upcoming training opportunities. They are listed below. Registration for these options is available via the myGateway Staff Development Site (see your email for instructions). #1) Active Shooter Training"
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February 6, 2015
@Cypress Newsletter for February 6, 2015
"Here is the February 6, 2015, @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. This week’s headlines: 1-in-200 Opportunity to Win Yamaha Sport ATV Now Available > Donated Yamaha Raptor 700 RFL is part of the 40th Anniversary Americana Awards, which take place February 28. Black History Month Event Includes Former"
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February 4, 2015
‘elumni’ Association Launched in Advance of 50th Anniversary
"As the 50th anniversary of Cypress College approaches, we are pleased to announce the official formation of our free “elumni association.” Our goal is to reconnect with our students in advance of a festive anniversary celebration. For starters, we’ll be sharing some old photographs and asking you to share the memories"
