Cypress College has resumed normal operations as of 11:40 this morning. The college conducted a brief shelter in place following reports of a person with a gun at the Walgreens store located at the northwest edge of campus. The shelter in place lasted approximately 10 minutes before police informed campus officials that the suspect was in custody. Continue reading “Campus Resumes Normal Activity Following Shelter in Place”
Alumnus John Sexton’s Photograph Featured in Apple’s New iPhone, iPad Software
Alumnus John Sexton — who worked for famed photographer Ansel Adams — has one of his own photographs featured in the new software running Apple iPhone and iPad.
The operating system, which was released on Wednesday, offers Sexton’s image of Tenaya Lake as one of the default wallpaper options.
“If you have an Apple iOS device running iOS 7 you have a limited edition image 1/250,000,000!” Sexton wrote to friends on his Facebook page. Continue reading “Alumnus John Sexton’s Photograph Featured in Apple’s New iPhone, iPad Software”
Rate My Professors: Cypress College Faculty in Nation’s Top 10
Rate My Professors released its annual “Top Lists” this week, and the site’s users propelled Cypress College faculty into a top-ten position — at seventh overall.
These rankings are based on student feedback, recognizing the excellence and dedication of our faculty, and the support of classified staff, and administration. Right behind Cypress College on the list is sister institution, Fullerton College. Continue reading “Rate My Professors: Cypress College Faculty in Nation’s Top 10”
Campanile Turns Blue for Autism Awareness
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 2 and Autism Awareness Month.
Cypress College is participating by lighting its iconic campanile blue. The tower is located in the middle of the college and is visible from off campus as well. SCE’s Cypress campus will also participate by lighting their flag pole, and both he North Orange County Community College District (second-floor entrance) and the Wilshire Center at Fullerton College will also be lit in blue. Continue reading “Campanile Turns Blue for Autism Awareness”
Video: Trevor Hoffman Discusses His Time at Cypress College, MLB Career
Cypress College alumnus discusses his time at Cypress College. Later this month, he will be honored at the 38th Annual Americana Awards.
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. Continue reading “Video: Trevor Hoffman Discusses His Time at Cypress College, MLB Career”
Endeavour Flies Past Cypress College as Part of SoCal Tour
On Friday, September 21, 2012, space shuttle Endeavour flew over Cypress College as part of a tour over several Southern California landmarks en route to its retirement home at the California Science Center.
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Dr. Kasler Spending Final Day on Campus After 20 Years
Dr. Michael J. Kasler — who learned English as a second language, stocked grocery-store shelves in one of his first jobs, and later became Cypress College president — is spending his final day on campus prior to retirement.
An unwavering advocate of students, Dr. Kasler was focused on their success throughout his 38 years in education. He enters retirement after 20 years at Cypress College. Continue reading “Dr. Kasler Spending Final Day on Campus After 20 Years”
Karen Watson, 2003 Teacher of the Year, Succumbs to Cancer
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.
“Her body, but not her spirit, succumbed to a recurrence of the cancer she had fought so bravely against previously,” her dean, Richard Fee, wrote in an email to colleagues. In her last day, she was surrounded by her family and friends.” Continue reading “Karen Watson, 2003 Teacher of the Year, Succumbs to Cancer”
Dr. Kasler Tells Campus Community He’ll Retire at Semester’s End
Things were rolling along quite well in the summer of 2007. For some perspective on just how long ago that was, the first iPhone had just shipped, the Anaheim Ducks were the newly crowned Stanley Cup champions, and the cost to attend community college had recently dipped to $20 per unit.
Another significant milestone that summer: Dr. Mike Kasler became the 10th president of Cypress College.
This morning, 4 1/2 years later, Dr. Kasler announced at a campus-wide employee meeting that this will be his last semester at the college after nearly 20 years on the campus. Continue reading “Dr. Kasler Tells Campus Community He’ll Retire at Semester’s End”
Wildcats Hockey Club Dons Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
When the nearly 200 Wildcats Hockey Club players hit the ice to open their season this weekend, they did so clad in the pinkest of pink jerseys.
That’s a pretty bold statement from a group of kids playing in such a tough sport. But, it’s done with good reason.
All 13 teams in the Wildcats Hockey Club agreed to participate in the month-long “Wildcats Hockey Loves Moms: Shooting for a Cure 2011” awareness event. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Wildcats efforts also coincide with the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer awareness campaign. Continue reading “Wildcats Hockey Club Dons Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month”