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November 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month: Display of Altars
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2020, the Puente Program at Cypress College — now in its 25th year — is hosting a variety of events. These events are presented and sponsored by Cypress College Student Equity and Achievement Program, Cypress College Puente Program, Cypress College Art Department, Art Gallery & Dance Department, Latino Faculty & Staff Association, Cypress College Honors Program, and NOCCCD Office of Diversity and Compliance. Events: Display of Altars Monday, November 2 12–1 p.m. https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/92539167847?from=msft A…
Find out more »April 2021
25 Years of Puente Celebration
Come celebrate 25 years of serving Puente students at Cypress College! Happening Friday, April 30, at 6 p.m. Join us here.
Find out more »May 2022
Puente Program Orientation
Interested in university transfer? Academic planning? Guaranteed English and counseling classes? Intensive writing practice? Latino culture and issues? The Puente Program is for you! Two orientation sessions will be held on campus on Tuesday, May 3, each with a Zoom option for those unable to attend in-person. Masked, in-person attendance is strongly encouraged where possible. Session 1: Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 2-3 p.m., HUM-128 Session 1 Zoom meeting ID: 918 9235 6005 Session 1 Zoom passcode: puente2022 Session 2: Tuesday,…
Find out more »September 2022
Legacy & Puente Centers Grand Opening
Join us at our Grand Opening of our Legacy & Puente Centers! Happening on September 22 in Humanities 124 & 128, this event will include Mexican and soul food, a mariachi band and drummers, unveiling of the Puente Center mural, student and parent testimonials, and much more! Social hour is from 4–5 p.m., followed by the program at 5–7 p.m. RSVP here. View the live stream here.
Find out more »February 2023
Puente Pancakes Fundraiser
Sponsored by Applebee's, the annual pancake breakfast for the Puente Program is happening Saturday, February 18 at 8 a.m. The funds are raised for the Lupe Mosqueda Scholarship for students. Come out and support the Puente Program! Location: 1238 W. Imperial Hwy., La Habra When: Saturday, February 18, 8–10 a.m. Cost: $15/person See Dr. Mosqueda-Ponce for tickets in HUM-248. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, coffee, and orange juice.
Find out more »April 2023
Puente Program Orientation
Interested in university transfer, academic planning, guaranteed English and counseling classes, intensive writing practice, and Latino culture and issues? The Puente Program is for YOU! Join us for the Puente Orientation April 27, 2023 at 4–5 p.m. in HUM-128. For additional information, please contact the Puente Program coordinators: Dr. Alejandro Omidsalar, Puente English Instructor aomidsalar@cypresscollege.edu or (714) 484-7369 Dr. Therese Mosqueda-Ponce, Puente Counselor tmponce@cypresscollege.edu or (714) 484-7180 *Eligibility for English 100/101 and Counseling 150 plus attendance at the orientation above…
Find out more »September 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 14 – October 12, 2023. Opening Kickoff with Ballet Folklorico, painting of skulls, and papel picado September 14 Where: Cypress Humanities Building Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Cruz Reynoso Building Dedication September 14 Where: Fullerton College Time: 4p.m. Student Panel Presentation September 21 Where: Cypress CCCPLX 414 and click here to join Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Multicultural Identity September 28 Where: Cypress CCCPLX 414 and zoom Time: 10-11:30 a.m.…
Find out more »September 2024
Paletas with Puente
The Puente Program at Cypress College is excited to invite you to our fall social event, “Paletas with Puente.” Join us for a chance to meet the new Puente team and enjoy some delicious paletas! We look forward to seeing you next Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Puente Center, Humanities 128.
Find out more »October 2024
Author Series: Reyna Grande
Puente and EOPS present Reyna Grande, author of The Distance Between Us. This event is happening October 10 at 11:30 a.m. It ends at 2:30 p.m. Location: CCCPLX-414 The first 80 people to RSVP will receive a copy of Reyna Grande's book and a meal. RSVP here.
Find out more »May 2025
Honors x Puente Finals Study Night
Need a study space that stays open until midnight? Come study with Puente and Honors Club in the Honors Center (HUM-108) Friday, May 9, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. First come, first served: Mexican desserts from Puente. Please park in Lot 9 only! You may get a ticket if you park in another lot. Please park near other clusters of cars.
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