College receives $20K from the Golden Globe Foundation to support diversity in journalism

The Golden Globe Foundation has awarded a grant of $20,000 to the Cerritos College Foundation. The grant is intended to support the Cerritos College Journalism & Media Studies Department by promoting diverse voices. In particular, the funding will be used to create opportunities for current and future students to study journalism and support diversity initiatives aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of diverse voices in news media... Link to the full story about the Golden Globe Foundation grant

Students and community celebrate Lunar New Year

The Inter-Club Council held a Lunar New Year celebration on February 7 . The event featured booths by student clubs and the Cerritos Chinese School showcasing calligraphy, painting, handcrafts, and fun activities to usher in the new year. Students in attendance also enjoyed free boba.

Success Center open house showcases available services

The Success Center hosted an open house on February 6 to highlight its various services to all students. Despite the poor weather, the Success Center was packed with guests enjoying food, games, prizes, therapy dogs, and live music provided by a student band. Students familiarized themselves with tutoring services, workshops, and a quiet Homework Lounge available through the Success Center.

Talon Marks February 7 print edition is available now!

Find the latest print edition of Talon Marks on stands around campus today and online at TalonMarks.com.

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A Streetcar Named Desire coming to the Performing Arts Center

Coming to the Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College, Tennessee William's Iconic play A Streetcar Named Desire is about Blanche DuBois, her sister, Stella, and Stella's husband, Stanley. It's a story about what happens when a woman who fancies herself a Southern belle falls from her state in society and has to live with her poorer sister and her husband. Opening Thursday, March 1, at 8 p.m. and more performances on March 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 p.m. and March 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Buy tickets

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Cerritos College at Norwalk-La Mirada reopening reception

Join us for a reopening reception at our classroom location at the Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School in the City of La Mirada.
15920 Barbata Road, La Mirada, CA 90638 (at Alondra Blvd. and Barbata Road)
Thursday, February 15, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
In partnership with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Cerritos College offers high-demand apprenticeship and math classes closer to La Mirada residents. RSVP by February 12. View the flyer.

College seeks bona fide taxpayer association applicants for Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee 

The Cerritos Community College District is accepting applications to fill a Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee vacancy. This committee was established to oversee the expenditure of money for the construction, repair, and modernization of campus projects. This committee ensures that the bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in both Measure G and Measure CC... Link to the full story about the vacancy

Promote your program to high school seniors at Senior Preview Day 

Senior Preview Day is an open house for high school seniors to learn about Cerritos College. More than 1,000 prospective Cerritos College students will join us for workshops, activities, campus tours, and our Resource Fair. If you are interested in hosting a booth at our Resource Fair to promote your department/organization/club, submit the online form by March 12.

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RSVP for special event featuring Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian

Join us for a Special Event featuring Dr. Sonya Christian, California Community Colleges Chancellor, on Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. in PAC. Learn about Vision 2030, an equity-focused strategy designed to address the needs of colleges and students and have an opportunity to share your input and feedback. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! RSVP by February 13. View the flyer. Chancellor will also join the special President's Hour at 11 a.m. in front of the Library.