Graduating students Robert Alan Brantley and Camille Serrano were named the 2018 Distinguished Students of the Year at the annual Students of Distinction banquet on Friday, May 11. They are among the 20 Fullerton College students who were selected as the 2018 Students of Distinction through a nomination process involving faculty, staff, and fellow students. The awards are divided into four achievement categories: Academic, Competitive, Personal and Service.

Fullerton College competitors took top awards at the 26th Cal State Fullerton Blumer Speech and Debate Tournament on Saturday, May 5. Read more...

This event is on Monday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Historic Patio Courtyard behind the library. Come join the fun and meet others with similar interests; free dinner and door prizes. This conference will introduce students to people, resources and services for non-traditional students in order to meet their educational goals. RSVP by clicking the link here.

In an effort to encourage communication and strengthen teamwork across campus, President Greg Schulz has scheduled a series of Open Forums. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. This month's open forum is at 2 p.m. in Room 224.

Gustavo Arellano, the former publisher and editor of the OC Weekly, book author and the author of the column ¡Ask a Mexican!, paid homage to retiring Ethnic Studies Professor Jerry Padilla. Read more...

Participants in the Supporting Men of Color (SMOC) online certificate program will share their learning and facilitate discussion about how SMOC principles and practices might be applied in special programs or Student Services. Prospective staff participants should contact Deb Perkins at 714-992-7108. Sign up through the District-wide staff development calendar on MyGateway. The event is on Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in Room 126.

Mindful Mondays continue this week at noon in the Art Gallery. On Tuesday, May 15 there is a Canvas Question roundup at 1 p.m. in Room 800D.

This year's Classified Staff Appreciation Lunch is on Wednesday, May 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the Campus Dining Room.

San Diego Mesa College hosted the SoCal Regional Championships last Saturday where Myrna Gillas was tabbed the high jump champion! As a team, the Hornets ended up taking 14th place (out of 26 teams) with 11 points. Myrna Gillas locked down the title with her best jump of the season of 5' 5". That mark currently has her ranked third in the state with the two other ladies in this event coming from the north and only a couple inches above her. Fellow sophomore teammates Marianne Gourd and Yessenia Gutierrez competed in the discus. Each came out of the meet with throwing their best. Gourd made it to the final round and had a five-foot PR with a toss of 113' 8" finishing in 12th place. Yessenia had a throw of 103' 2" for her best of the season. Up Next: The State Championships at Bakersfield College May 18-19 where Gillas will compete in the high jump.

Congratulations to athletes Lael Cardinal and Noel Dominguez who were both selected as Students of Distinction in the Competitive Achievement category last Friday evening. Cardinal played on the Hornet tennis team the past two years and Dominguez was on the track and field team.

May 3 - May 16

This annual exhibition presents the best of the best artwork created during this academic year. Prizes will be awarded to the students who demonstrate the highest artistic merit. Many pieces are available for purchase.

May 17-19,  7:30 p.m., Bronwyn Dodson Theatre

This play takes place in the parking lot of the Hummingbird Motel, off the titular highway near New Orleans where the hotel's residents have gathered to celebrate the life of Miss Ruby, an iconic burlesque queen who has been a mother figure to them all. Miss Ruby's life is nearing its end, and she requests that her funeral takes place while she is still alive so she can attend the festivities. As the Mardi Gras-esque celebration continues into the night, the stories of the residents, their pain and disappointments unfold.

May 15, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall

Students perform pieces from the 18th century to the present.

May 17, 7:30 p.m., Campus Theatre

The Fullerton College Concert Choir is a large auditioned ensemble with both a regional and national reputation. The choir usually consists of about 85 members. They perform classical repertoire that spans across all musical styles and time periods. In recent years, they have toured during summers to the East Coast and Europe. They are also frequently invited to regional and national festivals and conferences.

Hello Harajuku Fashion Show   - 6:30 p.m., Wilshire Theatre

CSUF Next Steps Workshop - 2 p.m., Room 212

Rest and Relaxation Event - 11 a.m., Room 224-8

Financial Aid Fridays  - 9:30 a.m., Room 611