http://www.CypressCollege.edu/ The Latest Cypress College Campus News en-us http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2013-graduation.html Photographs, video, audio, and more are available in the Graduation Central section of the website. ]]>Posted on June 13, 2013 at 4:45 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201306.htm#SummerSession Classes begin on Monday (June 17, 2013) for students enrolled in Cypress College's summer session. This summer, Cypress College has expanded course offerings compared to recent summers, thanks to the passage of Proposition 30 last November. ]]>Posted on June 13, 2013 at 4:25 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201306.htm#BookstoreSale Significant discounts are now available in the Bookstore. ]]>Posted on June 12, 2013 at 10:26 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201306.htm#PhoneOutage The campus phone systems is currently out of order. We are working with a vendor to restore service. There is no time estimate at this point. ]]>Posted on June 10, 2013 at 10:44 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201306.htm#Summer410 Cypress College will be closed tomorrow, the first of a series of Fridays that the campus does not operate during the summer months. ]]>Posted on June 6, 2013 at 5:11 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201306.htm#GradMultimedia Cypress College's First Vine Video Part of Multimedia from Commencement ]]>Posted on June 6, 2013 at 5:08 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2013-graduation.html Photographs from 46th Commencement Now Available in 'Graduation Central' ]]>Posted on June 3, 2013 at 5:39 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#GraduationCentral Visit Graduation Central Section for Commencement Information ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 12:04 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#SarahEng Sarah Eng -- an honors student, member of the swim team, and a Physical Education major -- is the 2013 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. Following graduation, Eng will continue her studies at Cypress College as a Diagnostic Medical Sonography major. ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 11:31 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#46thCommencement Cypress College's 46th Commencement will be held a week from today, Friday May 31, 2013, at 6 p.m. in Gateway Plaza. Degrees will be awarded to 964 students. In addition, 813 certificates are being awarded to students. ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 11:07 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#PamelaKahn The Cypress College Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2013 Outstanding Alumna is Pamela A. Kahn, Coordinator, Health and Wellness for the Orange County Department of Education. ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#FacultyRecognition Academic Senate President Gary Zager will present faculty awards as part of Friday's 46th Commencement. Graduation begins at 6 p.m. in Gateway Plaza. ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 10:05 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#ScottLay >Scott Lay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Community College League of California in Sacramento, will be Cypress College's 2013 Commencement Speaker on Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. ]]>Posted on May 28, 2013 at 10:01 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#FallSchedule Schedule of Classes for Fall Term Now Available in Print and Online ]]>Posted on May 24, 2013 at 5:12 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-05-24.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Bob Simpson for the weeke ending May 24, 2013. ]]>Posted on May 24, 2013 at 4:58 p.m. http://sports.cypresscollege.edu/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130519fwktw0 The Chargers baseball team cruised through the "Final Four" tournament, outscoring opponents 27-6 after a battle to get there. ]]>Posted on May 21, 2013 at 9:21 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-05-17.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Bob Simpson for the week ending May 17, 2013. ]]>Posted on May 21, 2013 at 9:19 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#FallSchedule Cypress College's Schedule of Classes for Fall 2013 is now available both online and in print. The physical version can be purchased in the Bookstore for $2; it is a free download from the campus website. ]]>Posted on May 10, 2013 at 4:47 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#TextLibrarian As the end of the semester and final exams approach, the Cypress College Library has started "TextALibrarian," a new service for students, staff and faculty. ]]>Posted on May 10, 2013 at 4:29 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201305.htm#FacultyAwards Three Cypress College faculty have been selected by the Academic Senate as recipients of the body's annual excellence awards. They are Danny Lind, Nora Simoes, and Carol Green. ]]>Posted on May 10, 2013 at 4:26 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-05-10.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Dr. Bob Simpson for the week ending May 10, 2013. ]]>Posted on May 10, 2013 at 4:18 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-04-26.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Simpson for the week ending April 26, 2013. ]]>Posted on April 26, 2013 at 4:52 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#YoungermanSwimming Jacelyn Youngerman is the state champion in the 50 Free, recording a time of 23.69. She has another two opportunities for gold tonight. ]]>Posted on April 26, 2013 at 4:04 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#PrintSchedule The print version of Cypress College's 2013 Summer Class Schedule is now available. ]]>Posted on April 23, 2013 at 1:34 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#TenuredFaculty Two Cypress College faculty members -- Tina Johannsen and Jane Walker -- from the Health Science Division will be recognized tonight by Trustees for the North Orange County Community College District as the pair are poised to earn tenure. ]]>Posted on April 23, 2013 at 1:32 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#Booksale The Cypress College Language Arts Booksale is being held in the Humanities Building today through Thursday (April 22-25). The fundraiser takes place in the Language Arts lobby on the second floor of the Humanities Building. ]]>Posted on April 22, 2013 at 12:03 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-04-19.pdf Here is Dr. Simpson's @Cypress newsletter for the week ending April 19, 2013. ]]>Posted on April 19, 2013 at 2:31 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#ScheduleOnline Cypress College's Summer 2013 Class Schedule is now available online and will be sold in the bookstore by the end of this month. Summer classes will begin on June 17, 2013. ]]>Posted on April 16, 2013 at 3:59 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#KimBartlett Dr. Kim Bartlett, who headed the Disabled Student Programs and Services for both Cypress College and the School of Continuing Education since 2000, passed away at her home on Wednesday. ]]>Posted on April 12, 2013 at 2:01 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-04-12.pdf Here is the April 12, 2013, edition of the @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on April 12, 2013 at 1:53 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#SuccessScorecard The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office yesterday unveiled its new Student Success Scorecard, an accountability tool making Cypress College and the state's entire 112-campus system perhaps the most-transparent and accountable system of public higher education in the country. The performance metrics in the scorecard are designed to help more students achieve their educational goals on time. ]]>Posted on April 10, 2013 at 5:41 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#HalfSemester Cypress College's second "1/2-Semester" courses begin the week of Monday, April 8, 2013. These classes offer full credit, while meeting for an 8-week period through the end of the spring semester on May 31, 2013. ]]>Posted on April 5, 2013 at 4:47 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-04-05.pdf Here is the April 5, 2013, edition of the @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Dr. Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on April 5, 2013 at 4:39 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201304.htm#AutismAwareness Cypress College and its sister institution the School of Continuing Education will 'Light It Up Blue' to raise awareness about autism. The effort commemorates World Autism Awareness Day on April and Autism Awareness Month. ]]>Posted on April 1, 2013 at 5:06 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201303.htm#HalfSemester Cypress College's second "Half Semester" courses begin the week of April 8, 2013. These classes offer full credit, while meeting for an 8-week period through the end of the spring semester on May 31, 2013. ]]>Posted on March 27, 2013 at 4:06 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201303.htm#PedestrianKilled We learned this morning that overnight a pedestrian was struck and killed while attempting to cross Valley View Street at Cypress College Drive -- the main entrance to the campus. While the victim has no apparent ties to the college community, the tragic incident is a reminder of the need to be aware and cautious when crossing the road. ]]>Posted on March 19, 2013 at 10:42 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201303.htm#HalfSemester Cypress College has added 10 new Second "1/2-Semester" courses for the current semester. ]]>Posted on March 8, 2013 at 4:41 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201303.htm#Joseph "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" opens in the Cypress College Theater on Friday, March 15, 2013. The production features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice, and is directed by Cypress College Professor Jim Hormel. ]]>Posted on March 8, 2013 at 4:59 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-03-08.pdf Here is the March 8, 2013, Newsletter from President Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on March 8, 2013 at 4:46 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Photos/2013-Americana/Photos.html The 38th Annual Americana Awards, sponsored by Union Bank, were held by the Cypress College Foundation on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Disneyland Hotel. Alumnus and Major League Baseball All-Star Trevor Hoffman was recognized as Man of the Year along with Citizens of the Year from the eight communities in Cypress College's primary service area. They are: Becky Areias (Anaheim); Dale Eichman (Buena Park); Haze Saliture (Cypress); Bill Dalton (Garden Grove); John Alvis (La Palma), Theresa Murphy (Los Alamitos/Rossmoor); Esther Cummings (Seal Beach); and David Ronnenberg (Stanton). Kaiser Permanente was honored as the Foundation's Distinguished Business Partner. More information about the Americana Awards is available online at http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/Foundation/Events/Americana.aspx. ]]>Posted on March 4, 2013 at 3:08 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Photos/2013-Swen-Nater/Photos.html Cypress College alumnus and NBA record holder Swen Nater spoke on campus on the morning of Friday, March 12, 2013. Nater, who played for Don Johnson and Tom Lubin at Cypress College, went on to play for John Wooden at UCLA and a professional career in both the ABA and NBA. ]]>Posted on March 4, 2013 at 3:07 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2013-03-01.pdf Here is the March 1, 2013, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Simpson. ]]>Posted on March 4, 2013 at 3:05 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/PDFs/transferCenter/cal/Transfer%20DaysFair-Sp%202013.pdf The Spring Transfer Fair will be held today (Feb. 28, 2013) under the piazza near the Cypress College Complex and Theater Arts buildings. Check the link for details, workshops, and appointments. ]]>Posted on February 28, 2013 at 8:52 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#SwenNater Cypress College alumnus and NBA record holder Swen Nater will be on campus to share his story "Rebounding in Life" on Friday, March 1. The presentation will take place at 9 a.m. in Business-203. It is open to all and free of charge. ]]>Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#MayMayAli Maryum "May May" Ali the eldest daughter of Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali will be on campus Tuesday February 26, 2013, from 7-9 p.m., in HUM-131. ]]>Posted on February 25, 2013 at 6:29 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2013-02-22.pdf Here is the February 22, 2013, @Cypress Newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on February 22, 2013 at 2:08 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#HoffmanAmericana Cypress College alumnus Trevor Hoffman - who retired from the San Diego Padres as Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader - is being honored by the Cypress College Foundation as the Man of the Year at the 38th Annual Americana Awards. The Americana Awards, sponsored by Union Bank, N.A., will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, in the Disneyland Hotel's Grand Ballroom. ]]>Posted on February 20, 2013 at 5:56 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/Foundation/Events/Americana.aspx The Cypress College Foundation's 38th Annual Americana Awards Sponsored by Union Bank, will be held on Saturday, February 23, at the Disneyland Hotel. ]]>Posted on February 19, 2013 at 3:35 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#EmergencyDrill On Thursday, February 21, Cypress College will conduct the spring-semester emergency drill, an active shooter scenario. The drill will take place in the morning and the scenario will be repeated for evening classes. ]]>Posted on February 19, 2013 at 3:03 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#PresidentsDay In observance of Presidents' Day, Cypress College will be closed on Friday, February 15, 2013, and Monday, February 18, 2013. ]]>Posted on February 13, 2013 at 6:37 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#InstructionResumes Instruction will resume this evening at 6 p.m., after an area power outage this morning prompted class cancellations. ]]>Posted on February 11, 2013 at 4:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#HoffmanInterview Cypress College alumnus discusses his time at Cypress College. Later this month, he will be honored at the 38th Annual Americana Awards. ]]>Posted on February 8, 2013 at 5:07 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#@Cypress20130208 Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for the Week of February 8, 2013 ]]>Posted on February 8, 2013 at 4:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#DeadlineExtended The Admissions and Records Office has extended the deadlines for Cypress College students to apply for spring 2013 graduation and spring 2013 vocational certificates. ]]>Posted on February 8, 2013 at 4:46 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#AmericanaHonorees Citizens of the Year from the eight communities in Cypress College's primary service area will be honored at the Cypress College Foundation's 38th Annual Americana Awards. The Americana Awards, sponsored by Union Bank, N.A., will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 in the Disneyland Hotel's Grand Ballroom. ]]>Posted on February 6, 2013 at 11:51 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#OpeningDay >Cypress College faculty, staff, and administrators gathered on Friday morning for the regular pre-semester "Opening Day" meeting. The morning's agenda included a "State of the College" presentation by President Dr. Bob Simpson. Also discussed were the enrollment picture, budget, safety and preparedness, Student Learning Outcomes, educational equity and outcomes, and student demographics. ]]>Posted on February 1, 2013 at 5:26 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201302.htm#Spring2013 Classes are about to begin -- kicking off on the morning of Monday, February 4, 2012. For those who were here last semester, there's no doubt it has been a long break. ]]>Posted on February 1, 2013 at 4:42 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201301.htm#1098-T You can quickly and conveniently access your "Tuition Payment Statement" through MyGateway. Your IRS Tax Form 1098-T can be immediately viewed and readily downloaded for your tax information. ]]>Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:27 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201301.htm#NewClassesComing Approximately 40 additional high-demand classes will be added to Cypress College's spring 2013 semester. The list will be available toward the end of the week of January 7. ]]>Posted on January 2, 2013 at 4:06 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201301.htm#NewYear With the campus now open after observing a winter-holiday period, here is a listing of service hours between now and the start of the semester. ]]>Posted on January 2, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#CampusClosed Cypress College Closes For Holiday Period; Campus Re-opens January 2 ]]>Posted on December 21, 2012 at 3:40 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#AmericanaAwards The Cypress College Foundation hosts its 38th Annual Americana Awards on February 23, 2013, at the Disneyland Hotel. This year, the event honors Citizens of the Year from the eight cities comprising Cypress College's primary service area, a Man of the Year, and a Distinguished Business Partner. ]]>Posted on December 21, 2012 at 3:25 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#JasonVargas The Angels yesterday acquired Alumnus Jason Vargas in a deal that brings the left-handed pitcher back to Orange County. Vargas was the Southern California Player of the Year in 2003 at Cypress College, as the chargers captured the state championship. He was a co-MVP of that tournament -- batting .414 with 7 RBI in the playoffs, and a 2-1 record on the mound as he recorded 21 strikeouts in 19 innings. ]]>Posted on December 20, 2012 at 4:11 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#IncidentResolved Incident Related to Timely Warning is Resolved ]]>Posted on December 11, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#Engl100 Cypress College has added an additional section of English 100 for Spring 2013. ]]>Posted on December 11, 2012 at 3:38 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-12-07.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending December 7, 2012. ]]>Posted on December 7, 2012 at 4:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#ScholarshipApps The applications for Cypress College Foundation scholarships and for the Bernard Osher Scholarship are now available online and on campus. ]]>Posted on December 7, 2012 at 8:22 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201212.htm#TimelyWarning Cypress College is seeking assistance from the campus community to identify a person of interest after receiving a report this evening from a student who alleges she was inappropriatly touched and repeatedly propositioned while on her way to class on Wednesday evening. Photos of the male are attached to this report. ]]>Posted on December 6, 2012 at 6:58 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-11-30.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending November 30, 2012. ]]>Posted on November 30, 2012 at 6:05 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#ArtSale The popoular sale is held in the Art Gallery. ]]>Posted on November 28, 2012 at 9:29 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#Thirties Here is a listing of classes added because of the passage of Proposition 30 earlier this month. ]]>Posted on November 27, 2012 at 11:36 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#Prop30 Many questions -- along with a continuing budget deficit -- remain, but passage of Proposition 30 is good news for the campus. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2012 at 5:25 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#AnnualReport The President reported to the Board about the Institutional Effectiveness Report, the Dashboard and the End-of-the-Year Report. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2012 at 5:10 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-11-16.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for the week ending November 16, 2012. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2012 at 4:39 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-11-09.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending November 9, 2012. ]]>Posted on November 9, 2012 at 5:13 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/12-03_GWOT-Wall.pdf A closing ceremony will be held at sundown, 4:54 p.m., on November 8. The wall then be escorted off campus by the Freedom Riders motorcycle club. Round-the-clock display of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance began at 8 a.m. on November 5, and continues through the closing ceremony. ]]>Posted on November 8, 2012 at 11:21 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#SpringSchedule Cypress College's Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes is now available online. ]]>Posted on November 7, 2012 at 10:37 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#GWOT Cypress College's Veterans Resource Center and the Cypress College Veterans Organization are hosting a display of a wall honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the military personnel killed in the subsequent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Display of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance began at 8 a.m. on November 5 and closes at sundown on November 8, 2012. The wall was created by Vision2Victory. ]]>Posted on November 5, 2012 at 5:34 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201211.htm#FAexpress Financial Aid Office Launches Express Workshop Series to Help Students Stay Eligible ]]>Posted on November 1, 2012 at 10:13 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#GWOT The Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance will be on display in the Gateway Plaza beginning November 5. ]]>Posted on October 26, 2012 at 1:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-10-26.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending October 26, 2012. ]]>Posted on October 26, 2012 at 1:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-10-19.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending October 19, 2012. ]]>Posted on October 19, 2012 at 4:35 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#CleryReport Cypress College's 2012 Annual Safety and Security Report is available online at CypressCollege.edu. ]]>Posted on October 17, 2012 at 3:58 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#ShakeOutOnThursday Cypress College is among the 9.2 million Californians participating in the largest drill in history as part of an event to ensure the safety of students and employees in real emergencies. ]]>Posted on October 15, 2012 at 12:40 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#TextAlerts Students are encouraged to utilize MyGateway to update their personal information and to "opt in" for text alert messaging in the event of an emergency. Students must complete the following steps to receive these text notifications because regulations prevent the college from automatically subscribing people. ]]>Posted on October 15, 2012 at 10:29 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#TransferFair Transfer Fair on Mon., Oct. 15, Welcomes CSUDH, Chapman, and Offers UC App Workshop ]]>Posted on October 15, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/documents/@Cypress-2012-10-12.pdf Here is the October 12, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Dr. Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on October 12, 2012 at 5:20 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#TenuredFaculty On Monday, October 8, 2012, Cypress College hosted a reception for newly tenured faculty and introduced one new manager. ]]>Posted on October 9, 2012 at 5:40 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#ShakeOut Cypress College is participating with at least 8.6 million other Californians, in the ShakeOut drill, which takes place at 10:18 a.m. on 10/18. ]]>Posted on October 8, 2012 at 5:06 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#BikeTheft The Orange County District Attorney's Office is considering potential charges against a someone suspected of bicycle theft at Cypress College ]]>Posted on October 8, 2012 at 4:55 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Documents/@Cypress-2012-10-05.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Simpson for the week ending October 5, 2012. ]]>Posted on October 5, 2012 at 4:58 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#BloodDrive The Associated Students host a blood drive tomorrow and Thursday (October 3 and 4), from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day ]]>Posted on October 2, 2012 at 4:33 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#Rome The final informational meeting for the sprin 2013 Study Abroad in Rome Program is Thursday, October 4, at 7 p.m. ]]>Posted on October 2, 2012 at 4:08 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#KathyGodshalk Kathy Godshalk, Cypress College's 2007 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient, passed away yesterday afternoon as her family and pastor prayed. A member of the Math Department faculty for the past 15 years, Kathy was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. ]]>Posted on October 1, 2012 at 12:02 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201210.htm#FluShots Today is the final day of the annual Flu Shot Clinic. Shots are free for students and $10 for employees, while supplies last. ]]>Posted on October 1, 2012 at 11:01 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#FluShots Flu shots, free to students and available for $10 to employees, are available on Wednesday and Thursday, September 26 and 27. ]]>Posted on September 25, 2012 at 4:26 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#VoterReg League of Women Voters Partners with Associated Students on Voter Registration Drive ]]>Posted on September 21, 2012 at 5:32 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#Endeavour Cypress College was treated to a flyby of space shuttle Endeavour enroute to Disneyland, LAX, and retirement at the California Science Center. ]]>Posted on September 21, 2012 at 5:25 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#Newsletter20120921 Here is the September 21, 2012, @Cypress Newsletter from Dr. Simpson. ]]>Posted on September 21, 2012 at 5:02 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#ConstitutionDay Cypress College's Political Science Department and the Political Science Club are hosting a Constitution Day event on Monday, September 17, 2012. ]]>Posted on September 14, 2012 at 11:24 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#Newsletter20120914 Here is the September 14, 2012, @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on September 14, 2012 at 11:12 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#DeadlineExtended The add and drop deadlines have been extended through Tuesday, September 11, because MyGateway went offline on Sunday, the deadline for adding and dropping semester-length courses. ]]>Posted on September 10, 2012 at 12:48 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#ParkingPermits Enforcement of Parking Permits Begins Monday, September 10, 2012. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:24 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#Newsletter20120907 Here is the September 7, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Bob Simpson. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:11 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#FreezeDate The Cypress College Financial Aid Office calculates your disbursement based on the number of units in which you are enrolled on the last day to add classes, which is September 9, for fall 2012. ]]>Posted on September 6, 2012 at 4:36 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201209.htm#investiture Full-length video of the Investiture of Dr. Bob Simpson as Cypress College's 11th President is now available. ]]>Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:46 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201208.htm#Newsletter Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for the week ending August 31, 2012. ]]>Posted on August 31, 2012 at 3:43 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201207.htm#FallRegistration Here is some information, and links, to help with the fall registration cycle, which is about to begin. ]]>Posted on July 11, 2012 at 8:32 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201207.htm#Accreditation Cypress College has earned a full reaffirmation of accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. ]]>Posted on July 3, 2012 at 4:35 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201207.htm#prerequisites To prevent delays in registration for fall, students are encouraged to check and clear prerequisites early. Registration for the fall semester begins later this month. Students can find their individual registration dates and times in MyGateway. ]]>Posted on July 2, 2012 at 4:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201206.htm#NewPresident Dr. Bob Simpson has been selected as Cypress College's 11th president. Dr. Simpson, who has served as the Executive Vice President at the campus since 2007, will officially begin his duties on July 2, 2012. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2012 at 9:28 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201206.htm#FinancialAid To avoid delays in determining your eligibility for financial aid and to ensure that any payments you are eligible for get scheduled for the first possible disbursement date, action is required NOW! ]]>Posted on June 18, 2012 at 3:24 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201206.htm#KaslerRetires He is retiring after 38 years in education, having spent the final 5 years as President of Cypress College ]]>Posted on June 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201206.htm#Fridays Cypress College will be closed tomorrow, the first of a series of Fridays that the campus does not operate during the summer months. The Friday closures continue through August 12. Normal hours resume on Monday, August 13, 2012. ]]>Posted on June 7, 2012 at 2:40 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201206.htm#Venus A rare transit of Venus, which won't happen again until December 2117, will be observed at the Cypress College pond. ]]>Posted on June 5, 2012 at 1:17 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2012-graduation.html We have updated the "Graduation Central" section of our website with photos and video from the 45th Commencement ceremony. ]]>Posted on May 30, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#GraduationCentral Cypress College's 'Graduation Central' provides a plethora of information about the May 29, 2012, commencement ceremonies -- including details on a live broadcast, bios and the commemorative program. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2012 at 5:08 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#JenniferCaspellan Jennifer Caspellan -- a Theater major and the college's current Student Trustee -- is Cypress College's 2012 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. She will be honored at the Forty-Fifth Commencement on Tuesday, May 29. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. in Gateway Plaza. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2012 at 4:58 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#PierreHabis Pierre Habis, an executive at Union Bank, is Cypress College's Outstanding Alumnus for 2012. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2012 at 4:54 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#KirstenVangsness Kirsten Vangsness, of the CBS drama "Criminal Minds," is Cypress College's 2012 commencement speaker. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2012 at 4:50 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#DrSimpson The college's Executive Vice President, pending approval of the Board of Trustees, is in line to follow Dr. Kasler as Cypress College President. ]]>Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:46 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#ForumVideo Video of the presentations by each of the two finalists for Cypress College's presidency at today's open forum is now available. ]]>Posted on May 21, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#SoftballChampionship Congratulations to the 2010, 2011, and now 2012 California Community Colleges Athletics Association softball champions! ]]>Posted on May 21, 2012 at 11:17 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#PresForum Two finalists for the Cypress College presidency will participate in individual open forums on Monday, May 21, from 2-4 p.m. They will take place in the Cypress College Complex, Room 414. ]]>Posted on May 21, 2012 at 10:21 a.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-05-18.pdf Here is the May 18, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on May 21, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-05-11.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending May 11, 2012. ]]>Posted on May 11, 2012 at 8:26 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#FilmFestival For the third consecutive year, Cypress College is hosting a film festival to showcase entries in a variety of genres. ]]>Posted on May 10, 2012 at 10:58 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#FallSchedule The Fall and Summer Class Schedules are now online at the Cypress College website. The schedules appear as separate documents online; however, they will be a single print document. The print version is expected to be available in the Bookstore by next week. ]]>Posted on May 8, 2012 at 4:11 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#ScholarshipVideo Video from the Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, May 7, 2012, is now available. ]]>Posted on May 7, 2012 at 4:56 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#TOTY Geology Professor Victoria Castle was surprised in her classroom by a cadre of education supporters as she learned that she is the Orange County Community College Teacher of the Year. ]]>Posted on May 7, 2012 at 11:06 a.m. http://cypresschargerssb.blogspot.com/2012/05/softball-team-nets-mvp-all-conference.html Cypress Chargers shortstop Jessica Reichner was named the Orange Empire Conference most valuable player and selected for the All-Conference "First Team," while Coach Brad Pickler earned Coach of the Year honors. ... ]]>Posted on May 4, 2012 at 5:37 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-05-04.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for the week ending May 4, 2012. ]]>Posted on May 4, 2012 at 5:12 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#StudentArtShow An opening reception and awards ceremony for the Annual Cypress College Student Art Show takes place on Thursday, May 3, from 6-8 p.m., in and around the Art Gallery. The event is followed by a campus screening of the short film Cypress Valley High, which was produced on campus. ]]>Posted on May 1, 2012 at 5:02 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201205.htm#StudyAbroad Spend a semester in Rome, Italy, as part of Cypress College's Spring 2013 Study Abroad Program. Information sessions are being held May 3 and 8. ]]>Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-04-27.pdf Here is the April 27, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President, Dr. Michael Kasler. ]]>Posted on April 27, 2012 at 5:12 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#OECtitle Cypress College Softball Coach Brad Pickler talks about the team's 11th consecutive Orange Empire Conference championship, being in the California softball championship tournament for 23 consecutive seasons, and his 1,100th victory at Cypress College. ]]>Posted on April 25, 2012 at 7:20 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#BronzeStar Cypress College alumna Staff Sergeant Tanya M. Barrientes, of the 172 Infantry Brigade, was presented with the Bronze Star Medal on Monday, April 23, 2012, in a ceremony in Afghanistan, where she currently is stationed. ]]>Posted on April 25, 2012 at 4:11 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#ParentNight Cypress College's 13th Annual Parent Night takes place on Wednesday, April 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Campus Theater. Read more... ]]>Posted on April 24, 2012 at 12:03 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#TenuredFaculty Five Cypress College faculty have successfully completed the tenure process, and will be honored at a recognition event at the North Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. They are: Nancy Corrales and Elizabeth-Ann Pacheco, Health Science; Sarah Jaffray, Fine Arts; Parwinder Sidhu, Social Science; and Carlos Urquidi, Career Technical Education. ]]>Posted on April 23, 2012 at 3:24 p.m. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-04-20.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for the week ending April 20, 2012. ]]>Posted on April 20, 2012 at 4:41 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#SummerPreview A "Preview Edition" of Cypress College's 2012 Summer Schedule of Classes has been made available to help students prepare for registration. Summer classes begin the week of June 25, 2012. Individual registration times have also been sent to students via email and MyGateway. ]]>Posted on April 19, 2012 at 12:39 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#LABooksale The Language Arts Booksale, benefiting Honors Program scholarship begins on Monday. It takes place in the Humanities Building. Book Donations are still being accepted. ]]>Posted on April 18, 2012 at 12:54 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#47thForum A forum for candidates seeing election in the United States 47th Congressional District will be held on campus this evening. The event takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Humanities Room 131. The forum is sponsored by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and the Cypress College Political Science Club. ]]>Posted on April 18, 2012 at 9:32 a.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#PoliceActivity Everything is OK now, but some nerves were frazzled shortly before 3 p.m. this afternoon when a police pursuit ended with the apprehension of two suspects on campus. (Continues...) ]]>Posted on April 17, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#BeverlyGoodman Dr. Beverly Goodman, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, will present "Ancient Tsunamis and Tiger Sharks: Underwater Geoarchaeological Research at Caesarea" to the campus community on Tuesday, April 17. Dr. Goodman's presentation will take place Tuesday, from 2:30-4 p.m., in HUM-131. ]]>Posted on April 16, 2012 at 12:44 p.m. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#UTAPinfo The next UTAP information session will be held tomorrow, from 3:30-4:40 p.m., in HUM-205. Click for more information. ]]>Posted on April 16, 2012 at 9:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-04-13.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for April 13, 2012. ]]>Posted on April 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#EmpowerEdu The Associated Students are hosting Empower Your Education, two days of raising awareness about the budget issues affecting community colleges. The event will take place today and tomorrow, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Because of the rain forecast, tables will be set up under the piazza between the Complex and Fine Arts buildings. ]]>Posted on April 11, 2012 at 9:26 AM. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#BeverlyGoodman Dr. Beverly Goodman, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, will present "Ancient Tsunamis and Tiger Sharks: Underwater Geoarchaeological Research at Caesarea" to the campus community on Tuesday, April 17. ]]>Posted on April 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#UTAPinfo Information sessions for those interested in enrolling in Cypress College's University Transfer Achievement Program will be held this month and in May. The University Transfer Achievement Program -- known as UTAP -- is a learning community designed to assist students by creating a support system that will enable them to succeed in the college environment. ]]>Posted on April 10, 2012 at 1:39 PM. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/blog/201204.htm#DomesticViolence Cypress College's Club L.E.A.D. is sponsoring "Break the Silence, Stop the Violence," a week-long spotlight on domestic violence awareness. The event runs today through Thursday. A presentation -- "Real Men Don't Hit" -- will conclude events on Thursday afternoon. ]]>Posted on April 9, 2012 at 4:33 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-03-30.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for the week ending March 30, 2012. ]]>Posted on March 30, 2012 at 5:10 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#ExtremeMakeoverFA The Financial Aid Office will be temporarily closed during Spring Break week to complete an "Extreme Makeover" of the lobby area. ]]>Posted on March 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#HateCrimesAwareness Cypress College's third annual "Hate Crimes Awareness Forum" will be held in the Campus Theater at 1 p.m. It is designed to raise awareness in order to prevent incidents. ]]>Posted on March 28, 2012 at 9:06 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#CastleTOTY Geology Professor Victoria Castle is Cypress College's Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012. She learned of the honor when she was surprised in her classroom by representatives from the Associated Students, her dean, and colleagues on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. ]]>Posted on March 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM. http://cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-03-23.pdf Here is the March 23, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 23, 2012 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#NguyenArrest The Cypress Police Department arrested a Cypress College student, Johnny Nguyen, late Tuesday on a charge of videotaping another person with a cell phone in a men's bathroom located in the college's Business Building. According to police, the victim called 911 when he realized he was being videotaped, and then detained the suspect in a neighboring stall until police arrived moments later. No one was injured in the incident. (Read more) ]]>Posted on March 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2012-graduation.html Cypress College will hold it's 45th Commencement on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in the Gateway Plaza. In preparation for the event, we've added the 2012 Graduation Central section to our website. It will be updated with related information and multimedia as items become available. ]]>Posted on March 20, 2012 at 3:23 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#CVHpremier CYPRESS VALLEY HIGH, a short film made in collaboration with Cypress College students during a master workshop with artist in residence Kiel Johnson last year, will make its world premier at the LA FILM + MUSIC WEEKEND 2012 this weekend. ]]>Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#HormelSpotlight Theater Arts faculty member Jim Hormel is directing "Hairspray," which opens tonight for a two-weekend run, in which the Tony Award-winning musical makes its Orange County premiere. ]]>Posted on March 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-03-16.pdf Here is the March 16, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201203.htm#AmericanaCaspellan Watch student Jennifer Caspellan address the audience at the 37th Annual Americana Awards. ]]>Posted on March 16, 2012 at 12:49 PM. http://cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-03-09.pdf Here is the March 9, 2012, edition of the @Cypress Newsletter. This edition features stories about Trustees and the Chancellor visiting campus, and about a student who saved a man's life. ]]>Posted on March 9, 2012 at 3:43 PM. http://news.cypresscollege.edu/Photos/CC-2012-Senior-Day/Photos.html A gallery of photographs from Cypress College's annual High School Senior Day is now available. The outreach event attracted approximately 800 students to the Cypress College campus on Thursday, March 8, 2012. ]]>Posted on March 9, 2012 at 3:41 PM. http://cypresscollege.edu/news/2012-Americana-Awards/photos.html Here a a gallery of photographs taken at the 37th Annual Americana Awards, sponsored by Union Bank, on Saturday, February 25, 2012. ]]>Posted on March 9, 2012 at 3:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-03-02.pdf Here is the March 2, 2012, edition of the @Cypress Newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#NeighborTowing We have been informed by the property manager from one of the neighboring shopping centers that they are set to begin towing the vehicles of students who park in the center as of March 1. ]]>Posted on February 28, 2012 at 11:19 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-02-24.pdf Here is the February 24, 2012 edition of the @Cypress newsletter with stories about a new round of budget cuts, women's basketball in the playoffs, and more. Click to read. ]]>Posted on February 24, 2012 at 1:16 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#SurpriseCuts On top of a 23% reduction in funding over a 4-year period, the State of California plans to cut another $149 million from community colleges in an unexpected move. ]]>Posted on February 21, 2012 at 4:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#TimelyWarning20120213 At approximately 3:10 on the afternoon of Monday, February 13, 2012, a female student reported to Cypress Police that a man attempted to photograph or videotape her while she was using a restroom in the college's Humanities Building. Read more... ]]>Posted on February 13, 2012 at 7:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-02-10.pdf Here is the February 10, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on February 10, 2012 at 4:56 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#EnglishSuccessCenter The new English Success Center opened its doors yesterday for the first time, providing an opportunity for students to enhance their education and improve their chances of successfully completing English coursework at the college. ]]>Posted on February 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#WatsonViewing A viewing for Karen Watson has been scheduled for Thursday eventing, between 5 and 8 p.m., at Westminster Mortuary. ]]>Posted on February 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-02-03.pdf Here is the February 3, 2012, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College. ]]>Posted on February 3, 2012 at 4:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#KarenWatson Karen Watson's memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m.; and, students are encouraged to attend -- as emphasized by her husband Dennis. ]]>Posted on February 1, 2012 at 3:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201202.htm#1098T 2011 Tax time is approaching! Quickly and conveniently access your Tuition Payment Statement through myGateway! ]]>Posted on February 1, 2012 at 3:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#KarenWatson Karen Watson, a member of the Cypress College math faculty and the college's 2003 Teacher of the Year, lost her long battle with cancer early this morning. ]]>Posted on January 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2012-01-27.pdf Here is this week's (and the semester's first) edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on January 27, 2012 at 3:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#ClassesBegin Here is helpful Information for the start of the spring 2012 semester at Cypress College. ]]>Posted on January 20, 2012 at 4:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#KaslerRetiring At an employee meeting this morning, Dr. Kasler announced that this will be his last semester at the college after nearly 20 years on the campus. ]]>Posted on January 20, 2012 at 3:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201201.htm#CampusOpen With offices re-opening across campus, college employees are focused on the start of the semester, which takes place on Monday, January 23 -- 20 days from today. ]]>Posted on January 3, 2012 at 10:55 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#Holidays Cypress College is closed for an 11-day holiday period. The campus will re-open on the morning of Tuesday, January 3, 2012. ]]>Posted on December 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#AnnualReport Cypress College's 2010-2011 End of the Year Report is available. This annual report was presented to the NOCCCD Board of Trustees by Cypress College President Dr. Michael Kasler last month. ]]>Posted on December 21, 2011 at 4:24 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#AmericanaRecipients Each year, the Cypress College Foundation presents the Americana Awards as a way to honor people making a difference in the eight communities within the college's primary service area. The Americana Awards also represent the single-largest fundraising event undertaken by Cypress College. ]]>Posted on December 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#2011WinterHours With the fall 2011 semester officially over, and Cypress College preparing to close between this Friday and January 3, 2011, service hours have shifted off of their traditional schedule. Linked are the hours of operation for a wide variety of campus services through the first week of instruction in January, 2012. ]]>Posted on December 20, 2011 at 2:10 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#MyGatewayMaintenance Work on the MyGateway system, which is intended to improve performance during peak registration periods, will take the portal completely offline between 6-10 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, December 21, 2011. ]]>Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#FinancialAid The Cypress College Financial Aid Office offers programs to help students cope with rising costs of a higher education. The information below is designed to help those who have applied for aid prepare for Spring 2012. (Read more.) ]]>Posted on December 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#plugggg What started in a written class assignment, a daughter's broken phone and a desire for an A has turned into an international business for six Cypress College students and their Management and Marketing instructor. The group has brought the Plugggg -- a small, durable and low-cost MP3 music player -- to market. ]]>Posted on December 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#ScholarshipApplications The Cypress College Foundation Scholarship and the Bernard Osher Scholarship applications are now available. ]]>Posted on December 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201112.htm#CNNhero Bruno Serato -- the Cypress College Foundation's 2012 Americana Man of the year -- was one of 10 people honored last night as a CNN Hero during "An All-Star Tribute" hosted by Anderson Cooper and broadcast live on the cable network. ]]>Posted on December 12, 2011 at 11:50 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-12-09.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for December 9, 2011. This is our final edition for the semester (and it's definitely worth reading). ]]>Posted on December 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-12-02.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler for December 2, 2011. ]]>Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#HolidaySale The Art Department's annual Holiday Sale begins Tuesday and runs through Thursday in the Cypress College Art Gallery. ]]>Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#TimelyWarning20111122 An attempted armed robbery on campus on Monday evening was reported to the Cypress College Campus Safety Department. A female student said she was on her way to class at approximately 5:30 p.m. when she was approached while in the Gateway Plaza area in front of the Student Center and Cypress College Complex. (Read more...) ]]>Posted on November 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#DropDeadline Because of the failure of the website this weekend, neither students or instructors could drop Fall semester length classes. Admissions and Records has made the following accommodations: ]]>Posted on November 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-18.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for November 18, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#STEM-TAP California State University, Long Beach, is offering for the first time a new pilot transfer program for Cypress College Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students. Cypress College is one of nine community colleges participating in the CSULB STEM - TAP (Transfer Admission Pathway) Program. ]]>Posted on November 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/academicPrograms/HealthScience/PsychiatricTechnology The deadline for submitting an admissions application for the Psychiatric Technology Program has been extended to December 1, 2011. Click for additional information. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#VetsDay The Cypress College Veterans Organization (CCVO) and the Veterans Department hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2011, in observance of Veterans Day. Here is a video produced by Derrick Coleman, a Cypress College student who is also an intern in the Public Information Office. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#BasketballTipoff Tip-Off 2011 will be held today to celebrate the beginning of the men's basketball season. The event -- which features food, games and prizes - takes place from 2-4:45 p.m. outside the gyms. ]]>Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#AmericanaHonorees Recipients of Americana Awards for 2012 have been selected by the Cypress College Foundation. In addition to Man of the Year Bruno Serato, the Citizens of the Year are: Paul and Carol Bostwick (Anaheim); Art Brown (Buena Park); Jeanne St. Clair (Cypress); Sandy Thomas (Garden Grove); George and Barbara Mas (La Palma); James and Shirley Bailey (Los Alamitos/Rossmoor); Don Shoemaker (Seal Beach); and Andreas Psaras (Stanton). ]]>Posted on November 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-14.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for November 14, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-11-04.pdf Here is the November 4, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler. ]]>Posted on November 4, 2011 at 5:11 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#ThanksgivingDrive Cypress College's Associated Students have kicked off their annual Thanksgiving food drive. Donation boxes and barrels have been placed around campus, including in all division offices. Collections will continue through November 17, 2011. ]]>Posted on November 1, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201111.htm#ChancellorCoffee Come share ideas, find out the latest news, and ask questions at the "Coffee with the Chancellor and Board Members" event on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, from 10-11 a.m., in CCCPLX-414. ]]>Posted on November 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#2012SpringSchedule The schedule of classes for spring 2012 is now available online. A print version is anticipated before the middle of November. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 3:33 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#TransferWeek "Transfer Awareness Week" is being held Monday, October 31 through Thursday, November 3, 2011. More than 50 campuses will be represented for the benefit of Cypress College's students planning to transfer to a four-year university or college. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:28 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#SBsong Cypress College student Christian Petite-Johnson authored a song in honor of the victims of the Salon Meritage shooting in Seal Beach on October 11, according to an article in the Los Alamitos Patch. The song, which also features vocals by Petite-Johnson's classmate David Durant, has nearly 3,000 views on YouTube and was performed at a memorial for shooting victim Christy Lynn Wilson. ]]>Posted on October 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-28.pdf Here is the October 28, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/Timely-Warning-20111024.pdf A timely warning is being shared with the campus and community following the report of an armed robbery on campus during Sunday's swap meet. Timely warnings are issued in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act. ]]>Posted on October 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-21.pdf Here is the October 21, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler. ]]>Posted on October 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-14.pdf The October 14, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler is now available. ]]>Posted on October 14, 2011 at 4:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#LATimesColumnOne Today's Los Angeles Times contains a front-page article featuring Cypress College Mortuary Science students and the program itself. The article focuses on four students, and includes comments from two faculty members. ]]>Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#GeriJewell Alumna Geri Jewell -- perhaps best known for her ground-breaking role as Cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom "The Facts of Life" -- is returning to campus on October 17 for a presentation and book signing. The event is being held as part of Disability Awareness Month. ]]>Posted on October 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-07.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for October 7, 2011. ]]>Posted on October 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#RideShareWeek Employees who are interested in enrolling in Cypress College's Rideshare Program and walking, biking, carpooling, busing or taking the train to work, this is the week to take action. ]]>Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#WeddingSinger "The Wedding Singer, The Musical Comedy" opens on October 7 for the first of six performances in the Campus Theater. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., on October 7, 8, 14, and 15, with Sunday matinees at 4 p.m., on October 9 and 16. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201110.htm#ShakeOut Cypress College is participating in The Great California ShakeOut drill on 10/20/11 at 10:20 a.m. More then 7.9 million participants across the state are registered to participate in the drill. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to become much more prepared for earthquakes. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-10-03.pdf The October 3, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter is now available. ]]>Posted on October 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#DayofService The 2nd Annual Cypress College Donate a Day of Service takes place on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. It will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the Bridge by the Pond. At the event, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to donate their blood, donate their gently used shoes, and donate their cash to the American Cancer Society and Red Cross Disaster Relief. ]]>Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#CleryDisclosure Cypress College has posted its 2011 Annual Safety and Security report to he campus website. The report is prepared annually in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act with the intent of informing students and prospective students about campus crime and security policies. If desired, paper copies of the report will be available through the Campus Safety Office. ]]>Posted on September 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#FluShots Cypress College's annual flu shot clinic will be held Monday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 13 in the Health Center. The inoculations are free to students with a valid campus I.D. card. Cost is $10 for employees. No appointment is necessary. ]]>Posted on September 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#BloodDrive The Associated Students host this semester's blood drive on October 5 and 6 in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Be the Match -- the National Marrow Donor Program -- will also participate. ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MohrCSULBHall Cypress College head women's basketball coach Margaret Mohr has been named to the 2011 Cal State Long Beach Hall of Fame Class for her memorable career as a 49er. Current Angels pitcher Jared Weaver is among the other inductees to this year's CSULB athletic department Hall of Fame Class. ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#ServicesSurvey Cypress College's research office is preparing to email students a survey invitation seeking feedback on a variety of student support services. The survey will come from research@cypresscollege.edu with a subject line reading: "CC Student Services Survey." ]]>Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-23.pdf Here is the September 23, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Cypress College President Dr. Michael Kasler. ]]>Posted on September 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-16.pdf Here is the September 16, 2011, edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on September 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#GolfClassic The Cypress College Foundation's annual Golf Classic tees off on October 3, 2011 at Sea Cliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. The event opens at 8:30 a.m. with a putting contest. The shotgun start is at 10 a.m. The classic wraps up with the awards banquet at 3:45 p.m. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 3:18 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#ObedSilva The Los Angeles Times on Friday published a piece highlighting Obed Silva, who is a co-coordinator of the college's Puente Program and team-teaches the English writing component of Puente. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#UnemployedWorkshop "Unemployed and Looking for Answers" is the topic of a workshop scheduled at Cypress College for Monday, September 19, 2011. ]]>Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:15 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-09-09.pdf Here is the @Cypress newsletter for September 9, 2011. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TimelyWarning20110909 The following is relayed on behalf of Cypress College President Michael Kasler: Three on-campus incidents in a one-week period prompted police response and have provided a stark reminder that safety is the responsibility of everyone on campus. None of the incidents resulted in injury. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#CensusDemographics At the Fall 2011 census date, Cypress College enrolled 15,889 students. This is a decrease of 3% from last fall caused by a reduction in the number of courses offered of 5%, compared to a year ago. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MasterClass The semester's first gallery exhibit is "Master Class" -- a collection of work from the college's professional artist-faculty whose pieces have been exhibited world-wide. ]]>Posted on September 9, 2011 at 3:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#MathewsDebate Political Science Professor Peter Mathews has spent the summer advocating for an Oil Extraction Initiative that he authored in an effort to "rescue education." On Thursday, September 8, 2011, he will participate in an on-campus debate with a representative of the oil industry. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2011 at 4:05 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#BrunoSerato Bruno Serato, owner to The Anaheim White House Restaurant, has been selected as the 2012 Americana Man of the Year by the Cypress College Foundation Board of Directors. Serato was previously honored at Americana in 2003 as the Citizen of the Year from Anaheim. In addition to his successful restaurant, Serato is well known for his philanthropy, work for which he was named a CNN Hero earlier this year. ]]>Posted on September 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TimelyWarning20110906 Cypress College Issues Timely Warning, Reminds All to Report Threats ]]>Posted on September 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#@Cypress-2011-09-02 The September 2, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter is now online. ]]>Posted on September 2, 2011 at 11:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201109.htm#TaylorGreenDebut On August 31, 2011, Cypress College alumnus Taylor Green became the seventeenth former Charger to play Major League Baseball. The 24-year-old top-prospect of the Milwaukee Brewers joins former teammate Brandon Laird, who debuted with the New York Yankees in July. ]]>Posted on September 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#WelcomeBack The Assoiciated Students of Cypress College host Fall 2011 Welcome Back events tomorrow and Thursday (Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1, 2011), from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ]]>Posted on August 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#51Retired On Sunday, the San Diego Padres retired the #51 jersey of Cypress College alumnus Trevor Hoffman. Hoffman, the all-time saves leader in Major League Baseball history is one of 16 -- and certainly the most notable -- Cypress College alumni to have reached "the Big Leagues." ]]>Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#CPMreview One of the many tasks we will be addressing this academic year is the completion of the District Comprehensive Master Plan. With a new draft completed, the campus community has an opportunity to review them and provide feedback. ]]>Posted on August 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#AppAvailable Cypress College reached a notable milestone today as the college's first mobile application is available in the iTunes App Store and on AppBrain for Android. An official release is planned for Sept. 1. ]]>Posted on August 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#@Cypress-2011-08-19 The semester's first edition of the @Cypress newsletter from President Dr. Michael Kasler is now available. @Cypress publishes each week durign the semester. ]]>Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#FAQandA Cypress College's Financial Aid Office has compiled a Q-and-A titled "Answers That May Help You Avoid Long Lines at Financial Aid." Students can avoid long lines and frustration at the Financial Aid Office by reading these questions and the corresponding answers... ]]>Posted on August 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201108.htm#BrandonLairdDebut Late last month, Cypress College alumnus Brandon Laird made his Major League Baseball debut -- and it was a memorable one. Pinch hitting for New York Yankees star Derek Jeter in the seventh inning, Laird drew a walk in his first plate appearance and later scored. Laird's first official at bat (walks don't count), an inning, later produced a base hit and a run batted in. ]]>Posted on August 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#SoftballNationalHonors Starkville, Miss. -- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced that the Cypress College softball coaching staff, led by head coach Brad Pickler, has been named as the 2011 NFCA Cal JC National Coaching Staff of the Year for the second straight time, and third overall since 1997. The other coaches on Picklers' staff included first base coach Dennis Blas, Amanda Fernandez, Mike Hicks and Frank Mendoza. ]]>Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#FinancialAidPublications Students who want to know when the financial aid will be available and those who are interested in applying for aid will find two new publications informative. ]]>Posted on July 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#LotClosures The north half of Circle Drive and three parking lots are closed today (July 25, 2011) for asphalt maintenance. The road and Lots 7, 8, and 9 are being slurry sealed and striped. The entrance at Holder Street is also closed. ]]>Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#2011-12Catalog The Cypress College 2011-2012 catalog is now available online. It is also expected to arrive in print and be available for sale in the Bookstore in the near future. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#FoodServiceOpens We're pleased to announce that Baja Fresh Express, Sbarro, and Cali Grille are now open in the dining room located inside the Student Center! Hours of operation are Mondays through Thursdays 7:45AM - 1:00PM during Summer Session. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201107.htm#ReadmissionDeadline Today, Thursday (7/21), is the deadline for dismissed students to submit a Dismissal Petition for Exception. This includes the submission of any supporting documentation (medical bills, hospital/physician recommendations, official transcripts from other institutions, official notices from legal entities or other dated and official correspondence). Petitions or supporting documentation will not be accepted if submitted after today. ]]>Posted on July 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#AccreditationWarning Cypress College Receives Warning Status from Accrediting Commission ]]>Posted on June 30, 2011 at 2:59 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#EtheridgeSaves Alumnus Wes Etheridge was the subject of a very nice feature in the Toronto Sun last week. Under the headline Etheridge saving games and souls, it recounts how Etheridge quit baseball after two seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers organization to become a pastor, and how he has returned to find success playing in the Toronto Blue Jays system. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#BookstoreInventory The Bookstore is closed for its year-end physical inventory through the end of the week (June 28-30). The Bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, July 5. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#4thofJuly Cypress College is closed on Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Since the college is also closed on Fridays during the summer, it's a 4-day weekend. ]]>Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#MyGatewayServers MyGateway will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday through noon on Saturday as our District's Information Services staff migrates the portal to new servers. The new hardware was purchased to help alleviate congestion experienced during recent registration periods. ]]>Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#WestmontMoore Westmont College Sports Information Director Ron Smith has posted a feature article about John Moore, who was recently honored at Cypress College's 44th Commencement as the 2011 Outstanding Alumnus. ]]>Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:41 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#CafeOpens The cafe re-opened today, under new management. As things ramp up, both breakfast and lunch are being served. Seattle's Best coffee is also available. For the next few days, the menu is limited. ]]>Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SummerEnrollment Today is the start of summer school. ]]>Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:40 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SummerEmail Cypress College's summer session begins on Monday (June 20, 2011). To help students be prepared -- both those who are enrolled and those hoping to enroll -- we have prepared some frequently-asked questions (and answers). ]]>Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#PitcherDrafted Sophomore Travis Pitcher, a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Oakland A's with their final pick in last week's Major League Baseball draft. He joins fellow Charger Arby Fields, who was selected by the San Diego Padres. ]]>Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#ClosedFridays Beginning Friday, June 10, 2011, Cypress College will be closed on Fridays for the remainder of the summer (through August 5, 2011). ]]>Posted on June 9, 2011 at 4:49 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#SpecialAdmit As a result of the California budget situation, course offerings have been reduced. This has a significant negative impact on high school students hoping to take classes this summer. ]]>Posted on June 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#FieldsDrafted Congratulations to sophomore Arby Fields, who was selected by the San Diego Padres yesterday in Major League Baseball's entry draft. The switch-hitting outfielder started all 39 games for the Chargers this season, producing a .344 average in 154 at bats. He led the team in runs (35), triples (4) and walks (24), and tied for a team-best 53 hits. He was also third on the team with 24 RBI. ]]>Posted on June 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#GreatPicture Gizmodo late last month reported on the work of Cypress College Photography Department faculty in a piece titled: "Five Years On, the World's Largest Photo Is Still the World's Largest Photo." Five of the six artists who created the photograph have taught at Cypress College. ]]>Posted on June 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201106.htm#StreetClosures e received the following message from the Cypress Police Department regarding street closures near the campus on Friday afternoon. ]]>Posted on June 2, 2011 at 2:44 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html The 2011 Graduation Central section of the campus website has been updated with photos and video from the 44th Commencement, held on May 26, 2011. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradGallery Photographs from Cypress College's 44th Commencement are now online. The 288 images in the gallery are taken from the work of students Eric Book and Sunny Magdaug, along with employees Grace Suphamark and Marc Posner. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html Cypress College will held it's 44th Commencement tonight in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who received a total of 909 associate's degrees. More than 300 students participated in the graduation ceremony. ]]>Posted on May 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradDay Graduation day has finally arrived. To all 859 of our new graduates: CONGRATULATIONS! ]]>Posted on May 26, 2011 at 10:31 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SoftballCelebration On May 22, 2011 Cypress College's softball team won its second consecutive California state championship -- and a record 7th overall for the program. A celebration of the team's accomplishments was held on campus on today. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM. http://cypresscollege.edu/news/11-10_Graduation.pdf Cypress College will hold it's 44th Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 6 p.m., in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who will receive a total of 909 associate's degrees. More than 300 students are expected to participate in the graduation ceremony, which the college will broadcast live beginning at about 5:45 p.m. via the campus website and Ustream.TV. Additional information about graduation is available on the "2011 Graduation Central" section of the college website at: http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FacultyHonors Four faculty are being honored for their significant contributions to the Cypress College learning community. The awards are presented to: Richard McKnight, Outstanding Full-Time Faculty; Devon Tsuno, Outstanding Adjunct Faculty; Clifford Lester, Charger Award; and Mark Majarian, Teacher of the Year. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#GradCeremony Cypress College will hold it's 44th Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 6 p.m., in the Gateway Plaza. The Class of 2011 is comprised of 859 students who will receive a total of 909 associate's degrees. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM. http://tinyurl.com/3l7c8hz Honorary Associate in Arts degrees will be presented to Frank Garcia and Irv Pickler at the 44th Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Graduation will take place in the Gateway Plaza at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast via the college's Ustream video channel. ]]>Posted on May 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM. http://tinyurl.com/3mmcmne Timothy Naftali -- the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration -- will deliver the commencement address on May 26. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM. http://tinyurl.com/4yn5cw9 John Moore is a faculty member at Westmont College, where he is the Basketball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology. He sits on the NAIA Men's Basketball Ratings Oversight Committee, has coached junior teams internationally, and has hosted a number of basketball camps and tournaments at the high school level and below. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM. http://tinyurl.com/4x8fjlj Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, is Cypress College's 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented student and member of the two-time conference champion women's volleyball team, she will continue both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech in the fall. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SoftballChamps The Chargers softball team won its second straight state title, and record seventh in school history, on Sunday in a 9-1 rout of San Joaquin Delta in the California Community College Athletic Association Softball Championship game at Bakersfield College. ]]>Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-05-20.pdf The May 20, 2011 edition of @Cypress is now available. ]]>Posted on May 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#EOPSlapalma Last night, the La Palma City Council honored Cypress College's EOPS Program at the council meeting. Two students, along with the Dean and the program manager received the proclamation from Mayor Ralph Rodriguez. ]]>Posted on May 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#scholarshiprecap Photographs of scholarship recipients are now available for viewing on the college website. The event, which was broadcast live, can also be viewed on the Cypress College Ustream page. ]]>Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#softballtostate The defending California champion Cypress College softball team is headed back to the 2011 CCCAA Softball State Tournament Finals for a remarkable 22nd consecutive year. ]]>Posted on May 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#classifiedweek Today marks the beginning of Classified Employee Week. The celebration, in the words of Dr. Kasler, is "a time when all of us - students, faculty and administrators -- can say 'thank you'" to the college's support staff. ... ]]>Posted on May 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#broadcasts For the second year, Cypress College will broadcast its commencement ceremony on May 26, 2011 at 6 p.m. A broadcast of Monday's (May 16, 2011, at 1 p.m.) Scholarship Awards will also take place. ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:46 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#SummerApplications The Admissions and Records Office asked that the following informaiton be shared related to summer enrollment ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FallScheduleOnline Cypress College's Fall Class Schedule is now available on our website. ... ]]>Posted on May 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-05-06.pdf Here is the @Cypress Newsletter for May 6, 2011. ]]>Posted on May 6, 2011 at 4:29 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105.htm#FilmFestival Cypress College announces an encore screening of the 2nd Annual Cypress College Student Film Festival and the festival winners. ]]>Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201105#TeacherAppreciation.htm It is officially Teacher Appreciation Week here at Cypress College and in the rest of the North Orange County Community College District. Trustees passed a resolution honoring faculty at their most-recent board meeting. ... ]]>Posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-29.pdf Here is the April 29, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael Kasler. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 5:31 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201104.htm#VRC @Cypress Online will have more later on, but for now, here's a photo from yesterday's dedication of the Veterans' Resource Center. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201104.htm#DiningContest Since the Cypress College food service moved to its present location several years ago, it has been without a name. Now, you can give it a name. ]]>Posted on April 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-13.pdf The April 13, 2011 edition of @Cypress is now available. Enjoy. ]]>Posted on April 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-04-08.pdf Please click to view the April 8, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Kasler. ]]>Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/2011-graduation.html We have opened up "Graduation Central" for 2011. Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011. If you are planning on participating in the commencement ceremony (congratulations to you!), you'll be interested in this page. ]]>Posted on April 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM. http://tinyurl.com/67pg9u9 Mark Majarian is Cypress College's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year -- and was surprised by students who notified him of the honor on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He is a full-time instructor in the Fine Arts Division, where he teaches a variety of classes in the Theater Arts. In the selection process, Majarian received high praise from his students for the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion he displays. ]]>Posted on April 5, 2011 at 9:49 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-18.pdf Here is the March 18, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter from Dr. Michael J. Kasler ]]>Posted on March 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#SiteVisit Cypress College's accreditation site visit is in full swing this morning as a team of 12 educators is on campus to validate the 2011 Institutional Self Study authored by the college. ... ]]>Posted on March 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-11.pdf Here is the March 11, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#AccreditationUpcoming A 12-member team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges will be visiting the campus as part of the 6-year accreditation cycle. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#AmericanaRecap The 36th Annual Americana Awards were held on February 26, 2011 in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/blog_201103.htm#Forensics Cypress College's Forensics team recorded two successful tournament results recently http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-03-04.pdf Welcome to the March 4, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-02-25.pdf Welcome to the February 25, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM. http://www.cypresscollege.edu/news/@Cypress-2011-02-18.pdf Welcome to the February 18, 2011 edition of the @Cypress newsletter. ]]>Posted on March 11, 2011 at 1:51 PM.