Cypress College

Elders - Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The intent of the exhibit is to give image and voice to elders in contemporary society. At a time when elders are under attack it is imperative to honor those who have laid the foundation that we stand on today.
The opening reception is February 25 and the exhibition closes April 16.
This free exhibition takes place in the Edouard de Merlier Gallery.

RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Answering the call to make art in tumultuous times, the works in this exhibition are by artists who are also art therapists. Using diverse media and processes, they engage creativity as a source and an expression of resilience in the face of potentially overwhelming change and uncertainty.
The opening reception is March 12 and the exhibition closes April 16.
This free exhibition takes place in the Edouard de Merlier Gallery.

MILA GOKHMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Mila Gokhman creates abstract and floral collages of cut and pasted papers and leather that pulsate with life, joy, and movement. Born in Kyiv in 1934, the artist and designer moved to Southern California in 2000. In her ninth decade, her creative energies continue to flow and, as she says, “huge quantities of my work are waiting to be seen.”
The opening reception is March 12 and the exhibition closes April 16.
This free exhibition takes place in the Edouard de Merlier Gallery.

Cypress College Library Author Talks
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA, 90630, United States
Register for upcoming talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
Simplified Spelling Historian and Author of Enough is Enuf and Eating Salad Drunk
Wednesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. PDT
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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m. PDT
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10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
No. 1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone Series
Thursday, October 9 at 4 p.m. PDT
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Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Bestselling Author and Education Activist
Wednesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. PDT
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Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Bestselling Author of The Other Boleyn Girl and Leading Voice in Historical Fiction
Wednesday, October 29 at 11 a.m. PDT
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Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Author of the Debut Memoir Nothing More of This Land
Wednesday, November 5 at 11 a.m. PST
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The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Bestselling Author and Winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction
Thursday, November 13 at 4 p.m. PST
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Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Habit
Tuesday, November 18 at 11 a.m. PST
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Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs
Author of The Retirement Plan and Award-Winning Television Producer
Tuesday, December 2 at 11 a.m. PST
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The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, December 9 at 11 a.m. PST
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Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Thursday, February 12 at 11 a.m.
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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m.
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Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow
Wednesday, March 4 at 11 a.m.
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Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12 2026 at 4 p.m.
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America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24 at 11 a.m.
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, April 2 at 11 a.m.
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On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m.
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Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick
Wednesday, April 22 at 11 a.m.
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On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30 at 4
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Transfer 101
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA, 90630, United States
This presentation provides an overview of the transfer process from Cypress College to a public or private university.

February 25, 4:30 p.m. (online)
March 12, 4 p.m. (online)
March 24, 4 p.m.
April 6, 1 p.m. (online)
April 29, 4:30 p.m. (online)

In-person workshops will be held in the Transfer Center. Walk-ins welcome. Online workshops students must sign up to receive the Zoom link.
Accommodation requests should be directed to the Transfer Center at transfercenter@cypresscollege.edu at least five days prior to the event.
