Sat. Oct. 1 - San Gabriel Mission History Forum
10 am - 1 pm at San Gabriel Mission. Discussions on “Spanish Music in California’s Missions ” and “The Daughters of Charity and Sisters’ Hospital, 1880-1920.” Flyer.
Mon Sep 12 - Celebrate America
Associated Students hosts the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 (and Constitution Day), 2 pm, Falcon Square. Booths from first responders, including fire, sheriffs, Red Cross, and the military, at 12 noon. Red, white and blue attire encouraged. Flyer.
Student Success Center workshops, Sep. 5 - 9
Check out this schedule for week 4 in the Student Success Center. History students can especially benefit from workshops on writing, note-taking, time managment, and reading the textbook.
People’s History Association fall semester
Real People. Real History. Real Talk…
The People’s History Association (Student Club)
Meeting the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of every month. 11am-12pm. SS312
Upcoming Events:
Sep. 6th: Labor Day in the U.S, why not May Day!?
Sep. 13th Special Event: Latin America: Uprisings for Independence, Sci 202 (Hist Dept, Soc. de Prof. Hisp)
Sep. 20th: Mexico’s Independence: Independence for whom?
Sep. 22nd: Mexico: The struggle for real independence in contemporary Mexico.
Although it is history, all majors are welcome. Everyone has a history.
More dates to be posted on line.
Contact us:
PeoplesHistoryAssociation2011@hotmail.com
Sept. 6 - Peoples’ History Association Labor Day meeting
Why does the United States celebrate Labor Day instead of May Day?
Find out at the Peoples’ History Association first meeting of the year, Tuesday, September 6, 11 am-12:15 pm in SS 312. Also planned is a discussion on club events and goals for the semester.
PHA is a history club that seeks an analytical and critical viewpoint on history and its impacts on society today.
Contact the PHA on Facebook or email peopleshistoryassociation2011@hotmail.com
NOTE: Room changed to SS 312.
9/11 remembrance + Constitution Day event
Campus community invited to memorialize 10th anniversary of national tragedy
WHAT: The Associated Students of Cerritos College will host a 9/11 remembrance event “Celebrate America” on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 2 p.m.
“Celebrate America” will feature bagpipes presentation, patriotic music, readings, and speakers. Community is invited to share memories of the tragedy that occurred ten years ago on September 11, 2001 by submitting a form. Selected comments will be shared at the event. The event also celebrates the anniversary of the United States Constitution and recognizes its importance in our nation’s history.
WHEN: Monday, September 12, 2011 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Cerritos College Amphitheater (behind Burnight Center Theatre)
Scholarship Workshop
Learn the ABC’s of applying for scholarship money!
Our workshop will cover everything you need to know about:
* Format Basics
* Letters of Recommendation
* Obtaining Transcripts
* Writing an Essay
…..and much more
Thursday, September 1, 2011
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SS 139
See attached flyer for more details.
International Student Orientation - Aug. 31
You are cordially invited to attend the Fall Semester International Student Orientation and Welcome Reception on Wed., Aug. 31 at 3:30 pm on the Student Center Stage area.
Study Abroad in Madrid Next Semester!
Cerritos College is proud to introduce a study abroad program. The orientation workshop for interested students is Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom.
September Rebellions are coming to campus!
Several countries declared independence during the month of September. Discover the mostly unknown economic factors behind the independence of Chile, Mexico, Central America, and the failed revolt in Puerto Rico.
Presentation by Prof. Fernández, History Department and the Sociedad de Profesores Hispanos. Students of all majors and faculty members are welcome. A special invitation goes out to the new student club, the People’s History Association.
September 13, 11AM-12:30PM, Science 202
