Category: News

October 27, 2014
Partial Solar Eclipse Observed on Campus Thanks to Astronomy Profs, Club Members
"Astronomy Professor Ron Armale shared this photograph and some observations about last week’s partial solar eclipse: On Thursday 10/23/14 at 3:30 p.m. several hundred students and staff witnessed the partial solar eclipse right outside the SEM building. The moon blocked about 34% of the sun as seen below. You can also"

Remembering Our Colleague Carol Ridley
"Cypress College employees are remembering our colleague Carol Ridley this morning. Dr. Simpson shared the sad news of Ms. Ridley’s passing: Dear Chargers, It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the passing of Carol Ridley, Executive Assistant to Vice President Karen Cant. She passed away unexpectedly over"

October 20, 2014
OC Register: Cypress College takes campus safety seriously
"The Orange County Register reported on Friday about the release of Cypress College’s 2014 Annual Safety and Security Report. The article, by Louis Casiano Jr. mentions the newly revised sexual assault policy and the campus’ active use of social media to keep students informed about safety-related information. Casiano wrote: The school"

October 17, 2014
@Cypress Newsletter for the Week Ending Oct. 17
"Here is the October 17, 2014, @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. This week’s headlines: Newly Tenured Faculty, New Managers to be Honored on Monday > The reception honors faculty who attained tenure at the end of last academic year along with new and newly promoted managers. Soccer Teams"

October 15, 2014
Great California ShakeOut on Thursday with 10 Million Participants
"All members of the College community who are on campus will participate in drills at 10:16 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. More than 10 million Golden State residents — a new record — are participating in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16. All Cypress College employees and students"
October 13, 2014
Soccer Teams to Raise Awareness, Funds for Breast Cancer vs. Hornets on Friday
"Support Cypress College’s soccer teams on the “pitch for a cure” this Friday as the men’s and women’s soccer teams play to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Free food and free rally towels will be provided as both Chargers squads host the rival Fullerton College Hornets."

October 10, 2014
@Cypress October 10, 2014, Newsletter from Dr. Simpson
"Here is the October 10, 2014, @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. This week’s headlines: Great California ShakeOut on Thursday with 10 Million Participants > All members of the College community who are on campus will participate in drills at 10:16 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. UF, CSEA Back Bond"

Photography Student’s Image of Rare Whales Appears Across the Globe, Including NBC Nightly News
"Lasanthi Benedict, who is enrolled in Cliff Lester’s “Available Light” Photo 118 course, had photographs from an eventful whale-watching trip picked up by media outlets — including NBC Nightly News and the Associated Press — across the globe. On Monday (October 6, 2014), Benedict was part of a tour off the"

October 3, 2014
@Cypress October 3, 2014, Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson
"The @Cypress newsletter for the week ending October 3, 2014, is now available. This week’s headlines: Cypress College Releases 2014 Annual Safety and Security Report > In response to legislation, the document contains a new section on sexual misconduct, while Kindle and iOS versions are also new. 5th Annual Donate a"

October 2, 2014
Orange County Breeze: Dr. Simpson to Discuss School Bonds at Cypress Chamber
"Cypress College President Dr. Bob Simpson is the guest speaker at the upcoming Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 14, at 7:30 a.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott. The Orange County Breeze reports: Dr. Simpson will discuss the pros, cons, and impact of"