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@Cypress Campus Weekly: 9/14
@Cypress Campus Weekly: 9/14
CAMPUS WEEKLY:
SEPT 14, 2015 
Raul James Gonzales captures the wild weather (Sept 9, 2015)

WELCOME

TO THE NEW @CYPRESS 
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Welcome to the newly digitzed version of @Cypress — where we’ll share the latest in campus news and upcoming events. This briefing is brought to you by the Office of Communications. Look for it on Mondays. Have news or events we should cover? Email us! (Photo Cred: Raul James Gonzales)

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HEADLINES

NEAR RECORD ENROLLMENT 
Cypress College's premier programs, comprehensive support services and high transfer rates are a draw for thousands from across Orange and LA Counties. This year features the second largest student-body in nearly 50 years of college history.

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Record Enrollment
CYPRESS RANKS #3 IN TRANSFER SUCCESS

In addition to our recent recognition as the third best community college in California, we've been recognized for our transfer success rates as the third best community college in the Greater Los Angles County region. Cypress College ranks ahead of Pasadena City College (4th) and Santa Monica College (5th), and follows Orange Coast and Irvine. Source: EdSmart

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Transfer Success Cypress College Ranks Third
Cypress College Auto Tech Program
AUTO TECH LEADS ORANGE COUNTY IN NEW DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Cypress College Automotive Technology program once again leads all Orange County community colleges in the number of students receiving scholarship awards from the California New Dealers Association. The Association granted 42 scholarships. Cypress College students took home 26 of the awards, representing over 60% of the total granted. Individual scholarships ranged from $4000 to $1,000 each. Congratulations to the Automotive Technology program for its ongoing excellence. 

STEM SUMMER: CSU FULLERTON RESEARCH SCHOLARS
13 Cypress College STEM Scholars participated in the Summer Research Symposium at CSU Fullerton, which took place on Friday, August 7th. Each was awarded $5,000 for completing their projects. More to come on their outstanding work in the weeks ahead! (Pictured: STEM(2) Program Director Yanet Garcia with 11 of her 13 scholars).

Cypress College STEM2 Program
PRIZED PHOTOGRAPHY: OC FAIR
Three Cypress College students took home photography prizes at the OC Fair this summer. Cristina Gutierrez received seven total awards, including a Division win, two 1st Prize wins, two Honorable Mentions, one Juror’s Choice, and one Staff Award; Mika Shoji, 1st Prize win and two Honorable Mentions; and Raul Gonzalez, with two 2nd Prize wins. This year’s visual arts category was especially notable in that the number of entries was the largest on record - 6,600 total; with a total of 30% accepted into the contest. The quality of entries was reportedly the best ever. Individual profiles to come. (Photo: Raul James Gonzales) more
LEGACY PROGRAM REVAMP
Under the leadership of Cypress College Sociology Progessor Regina Rhymes, the Legacy Program has undergone a revamp. Established in 2000, Legacy was the first community college program in Orange County to concentrate on Black Studies. Legacy students receive indivdual instruction and counseling, intensive writing seminars, university trips, and transfer guidance. Additional info on the program, students and leadership in the weeks to come. more

Cypress College Student Ambassadors Cypress College Professor Dr. Craig Goralski
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 
Student Ambassadors Smooth the Transition of Thousands more
Anthropology Professor Dr. Craig Goralski Featured in the OC Register more
Patricia Kishel, OC Breeze: "Fall - when More than the Leaves Change" more
Measure J Construction Updates more
Safety on Campus a Priority more

FEATURED EVENTS
GUEST SPEAKERS;
BOX OFFICE PREMIERS

Artists on Edge
ART EXHIBITION:
Artists on Edge 
On View: Sep 10th - Oct 8th
A group show of contemporary art curated by Matt Gleason. The exhibit centers on the work and influence of the late Chris Burden who passed away earlier this year at the age of 69. Gleason posits that Burden's penchant for finding the edge of every medium he touched was where his greatest influence occurred. On display will be historic works by Burden and nine contemporary artists. more

CONFERENCE: 
3rd Annual City of Cypress Women's Conference 


Th, Sep 17th, 8:30am - Noon

Featuring Amanda Freed, US Olympics and Angela Madsen, US Paralympics

$15 / Person
Register online & more


CYPRESS BISTRO:  
Fall Opening 


Th, Sep 17th - Dec. 3rd
12 noon - 1pm

Our acclaimed Cypress College Bistro opens for fall this Thursday. On the menu for premier: Chef's Bistro.
Featuring goat cheese mousse, pan seared NY striploin, vanilla bean creme brulee and much more.

People love the Bistro on Yelp!

more.





CHARGERS
@ HOME:  
Women's
Soccer

Sep 18th, 3pm
more.




FUNDRAISER:
Race for the Arts
40th Year Kickoff

Sat, Sep 26th
Los Alamitos Race Course
Vessels Club seats / $65
more.


THEATER: 
Avenue Q


Performances: Oct, 16th-19th @ 8pm.

Directed by Mr. Jim Hormel, Avenue Q is a highly acclaimed and Tony Award winning Broadway musical production. It will premier Friday, Oct. 16th at 8pm. 
more.

AROUND 
CAMPUS

President's Office Hours 
All Welcome: Students,
Faculty & Staff
Tuesday, Sep 15th, 4-5pm
AS Club Rush 
& Special Elections
W Sep 16th, 11:30am-1pm
Th Sep 17th, 11:30am - 1pm

Professional Development
Series: Campus Collaborations 

For Cypress College
Faculty & Staff

W Sep 16th, 3-5pm; H-124
Professional Development
Off-Campus:
Diversity, Culture
& Learning

For NOCCD Faculty & Staff
Sat Sep 16th, 8am - 2pm
London Study Abroad Information Session
T/W, Sep 29th & 30th, 7-8:30pm
Transfer Center:
Advisory Appointments, Workshops & Table Visits

DAILY: M-Th, 9am-6pm;
F, 8am-12pm more

OTHER 
DATES

Pass / Non Grading
Option Forms Due
September 25th
Great Shakeout
Earthquake Drill

October 15th

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