Category: News

"Yes it’s only Tuesday morning, but I’m perfectly comfortable declaring this as the “Photo of the Week.” “Rainbow over Cypress College” was taken on Monday evening, about 7:30 p.m. by James Hormel, Cypress College’s Theater and Dance Department Chair. Cypress College’s Student Center Building and iconic campanile are seen in the"

"Funds from the Sheron Huston estate will be used to establish an endowed scholarship for Cypress College students. The Cypress College Foundation is the beneficiary of a $409,200 gift from the estate of Sheron Huston. Although we had previously been informed that a check was being sent by the Huston estate,"

"The September 5, 2014,  edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson is now available. This week’s headlines: Estate Donation of $409,000 Believed College’s Largest Bequest >   Funds from the Sheron Huston estate will be used to establish an endowed scholarship for Cypress College students. Cypress College Auto"

"A summer trip to Yellowstone National Park results in “advice from nature” and inspirational messages shared by the President. Opening Day featured a presentation by Cypress police officials about preparing for and responding to an active shooter situation. The sobering but important message was the centerpiece of the campus-wide meeting, which"

"Cypress College plans to increase enrollment by 5% this academic year, the first significant growth since the state economic downturn began restricting funding late last decade. Executive Vice President Santanu Bandyopadhyay discussed the college’s enrollment plans during last Friday’s Opening Day meeting. The college is targeting a 2014-2015 enrollment of 11,375.82,"

"Vice President Karen Cant delivered her most-upbeat Opening Day budget presentation since moving into her current role in 2007. The best news: there are no budget cuts for the 2014-2015 academic year. Other highlights: Access (growth) 2.75% (NOCCCD target is 5%) COLA .85% Categoricals: $100m for SSSP, $70m for Student Equity,"

"Phil Dykstra, the College’s Director of Institutional Research and Planning, reported at Opening Day that Cypress College’s 2014 mid-term accreditation report was accepted by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges this summer. Approval of the document closes the last accreditation cycle. This semester, the campus will select a self"

"Cypress College’s 50th anniversary celebration will focus on three primary audiences: the campus community; alumni and retirees; and the local community. Raúl Alvarez, the Executive Director of the Foundation and Community Relations, said during the Opening Day meeting that an initial list of activities related to the anniversary, which will be"

"Cypress College’s Associated Students host this semester’s “Welcome Back” event on Wednesday and Thursday. The free event is for both new and returning Cypress College students. It takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the pond on both Wednesday and again on Thursday. It features free food, drinks, music, games and"

"The August 29, 2014 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson is now available. This week’s headlines: ‘Spark New Ideas,’ Dr. Simpson Tells Employees at Opening Day A summer trip to Yellowstone National Park results in “advice from nature” and inspirational messages shared by the President. Trustees"