Category: News
Career Education
January 2, 2015
OC’s 100 Most Influential Includes Mortuary Science’s Glen Bower
"Glen Bower, Director of Cypress College’s Mortuary Science program, was one of Orange County’s “100 Most Influential” people, according to the Orange County Register, which highlighted the year’s “game changers” in publications during late December. In addition to being a member of the faculty, Bower is also an alumnus of the"
News
December 22, 2014
LA Times: ‘Game changer’: 4-year degrees from some California 2-year colleges
"On Friday, Cypress College officially submitted its application to state officials to become one of the 15 programs selected for California’s pilot program to offer baccalaureate degrees at community colleges. Earlier, Trustees for the North Orange County Community College District had selected Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program to represent the NOCCCD"
News
December 16, 2014
Cypress College One of 10 Receiving State STEM Grant
"The Fresno Bee reports on the awarding of a grant intended to increase the number of teachers with qualifications in the STEM disciplines: science, technology, engineering, and math. A total of to 10 community colleges, including Cypress. The Bee reports that Cypress College joins West Hills and eight others receiving a portion of"
News
December 11, 2014
Dr. Simpson, Dean Wassenaar Part of Tribute to Departing Council Members
"On Monday night, the Cypress City Council recognized members Leroy Mills, Doug Bailey, and Prakash Narain as they conclude their time on the governing body. As part of the tribute to the three members, Cypress College President Dr. Bob Simpson and Dean Dave Wassenaar, of the College’s Business and Computer Information"
News
December 10, 2014
‘I Can Afford College’ Highlights Wide Financial Aid Availability
"The “I Can Afford College” campaign is a statewide, financial aid awareness initiative directed and managed by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The campaign educates current and prospective students about the availability of financial aid at California’s community colleges – now and year-round – to help make their higher education"
News
December 9, 2014
Photo of Cypress College Students on State Chancellor’s Facebook Cover
"Here is something pretty cool: Cypress College is the cover photo for the California Community Colleges Facebook page! If you haven’t already, this is great page to visit and to like. Also, a “did you know”: Cypress College is one of 112 colleges in the CA Community Colleges, the largest system"
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Donations Help A.S. to Feed 35 Student Families for Thanksgiving
"Donations from across the campus helped the Associated Students to feed 35 student families for Thanksgiving. A.S. members assembled baskets of food, complete with turkeys, as part of their annual program to help fellow students who are in need. “Associated Students would like to thank you for your generous donations to"
News
December 8, 2014
Cypress College Veterans Organization Holding Sock Hop Dinner on December 12
"The Cypress College Veterans Organization is hosting a Holiday Sock Hop Fundraiser Dinner and Toy Drive on Friday, December 12, 2014. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the Cypress Senior Center. Proceeds will provide services and resources to serve Cypress College students who are military veterans. The cost is $30"
Career Education
December 5, 2014
Cypress College’s CTE Teacher Prep Pipeline Grant Extended Through CCCCO Program
"Cypress College’s CTE Teacher Preparation Pipeline grant has been extended for an additional year through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The $150,000 extension focuses on Career Technical Education and the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. “Seeking to increase the number of teachers with science, technology, engineering, and"
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@Cypress Newsletter for December 5, 2014
"Here is the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Simpson for the week ending December 5, 2015. This week’s headlines: LRC Extends Hours Until 11 p.m. as Fall Semester Nears an End > The Learning Resource Center will be open and staffed for night-owl students through December 10. Cypress College Veterans Organization Holding"
