September 2005

September 6 - Black Studies Learning Community Speaker Series

          Speaker:  

          Cephas McCullom, UCLA Student, Ethnomusicology and African American Studies double major;   

          Fullerton College Graduate with Honors, May 2005; Man of Distinction Award Finalist; President, Black 

          Student Union, ICC Vice-President.

          Topic: “One Student’s Fullerton College Experience”
          September 6, 12:00 Noon – 1:50 PM Room 1205

September 13 - Black Studies Learning Community Speaker Series

          Speaker:  

          Milton Randle, Director, Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program, Fullerton 

          College

          Topic: "How to Take Control of Your Academic Life"
          September 13, 12:00 Noon – 1:50 PM Room 1205.

September 15 - Welcome Student Orientation and Reception.  11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the B. Dodson Theater.  

September 21- International Day of Peace.  Internationally, this day will be observed the 23rd based on a United Nations Resolution.

October 2005

October 22 - Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins (Bring all food goods to Adela Lopez or Jerry Padilla.)  The food drive will continue to November 22.  Help make this Thanksgiving special to everyone!!

October 25 - Black Studies Learning Community Speaker Series

          Speaker:  

          Steven Teixeira, Director, Student Special Services Project, CSU, Los Angeles 

          Topic: 

          "The Founding of Los Angeles, the History of Los Angeles and the Deep Historical Link that Unites 

          Black and Brown People in Southern California"

          October 25, 12:00 Noon – 1:50 PM Room 1205.

October 27 - Day of the Dead Celebration.  The art display can be viewed in the Fullerton Art Gallery through     

November 10.  Make it a point to see this display and important cultural exchange.

November 2005

November 8 - Black Studies Learning Community Speaker Series

          Speaker:  

          Dr. Michael Siler, Professor, Political Science, CSU, Los Angeles; Author, Strategic Security Issues in 

          Sub-Saharan Africa-A Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography; Art Collector, "Art of the African 

          Diaspora"

          Topic: 

          "Pan Africanism – the Promotion of Unity Among All African States"
           November 8, 12:00 Noon – 1:50 PM Room 1205.

November 15 - Black Studies Learning Community Speaker Series

          Speaker:  

          Sidney Cosby, Program Specialist, Educational Talent Search Program, Los Angeles Southwest College; 

          Ex-Financial Aid Specialist, Fullerton College

          Topic: 

          "Networking for Academic Success and Beyond"
          November 15, 12:00 Noon – 1:50 PM Room 1205.

November 22 - Thanksgiving Food baskets are distributed!  Let's be thankful for our blessings and share with others our good fortune.  Help make your holiday special by helping others.

December 2005