@Cypress Newsletter for January 30, 2015 News

@Cypress Newsletter for January 30, 2015

"The January 30, 2015, @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson is now available. This week’s headlines: Dr. Simpson: ‘Students First’ Attitude Marks Great Start to Semester > As the break approaches, ‘please go with the knowledge of your good work and my personal appreciation.’ Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program"
Long Beach Press-Telegram Highlights Mohr’s Milestone Career Education

Long Beach Press-Telegram Highlights Mohr’s Milestone

"Last week, Cypress College women’s basketball Coach Margaret Mohr reached a milestone with her 300th career victory. The Long Beach Press-Telegram noted the occasion, adding background about Mohr’s local ties: Mohr starred for Long Beach State’s women’s squad in the mid-80s and was inducted into the 49er Hall of Fame in"
WiFi Upgrades Completed for Start of Spring News

WiFi Upgrades Completed for Start of Spring

"Accessing Cypress College’s wireless network is easier and more reliable than ever. More than 120 new wireless access points have been added across campus to improve internet access at the College. The campus Academic Computing staff installed and configured the connections to improve wireless coverage within conference rooms, classrooms and lobby"
Charger Café Offers Culinary Tour Around the World News

Charger Café Offers Culinary Tour Around the World

"The Charger Café is embarking on a culinary tour around the world this semester! Each week the café will feature an authentic culinary​ dish as the weekly special. The first stop is India. The tour will continue to Vietnam, Spain, Thailand, Iran, Greece, Japan, Korea, France, Malaysia, Jamaica, India, Argentina, Thailand,"
Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program Selected in California’s First Bachelor’s Degree Pilot Program Career Education

Cypress College’s Mortuary Science Program Selected in California’s First Bachelor’s Degree Pilot Program

"OFFICE OF CAMPUS COMMUNICATIONS Cypress College is one of 15 California community colleges that will offer a bachelor’s-degree program as part of a statewide pilot effort. The College’s Mortuary Science Program was selected by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, which voted its initial approval of participating colleges on Tuesday"
OC’s 100 Most Influential Includes Mortuary Science’s Glen Bower Career Education

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"
LA Times: ‘Game changer’: 4-year degrees from some California 2-year colleges News

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"
Cypress College One of 10 Receiving State STEM Grant News

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"
Dr. Simpson, Dean Wassenaar Part of Tribute to Departing Council Members News

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"
‘I Can Afford College’ Highlights Wide Financial Aid Availability News

‘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"