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ShakeOut Drill Results in Impressive EvacuationCypress College students and employees were among the 9.4

million Californians who participated in Thursday’s The Great California ShakeOut drill.

The campus broadcast and evacuation progressed impres-sively, with the drill being completed in roughly 20 minutes.

In addition to the evacuation, the drill tested communica-tions systems. Issues with text messaging were identified and are being addressed. Other communications devices — including a campus-wide speaker system installed by Academic Computing and Maintenance and Operations — performed well during the drill.

‘Sound of Music’ Opens in Theater Tonight“The Sound of Music” opens tonight in the Campus

Theater for a set of performances this weekend and next.Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October

19, Saturday, October 20, Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27. Sunday matinees are set for 4 p.m. on October 21 and 28.

The show is directed by Jim Hormel, and features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, and is based on the book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, which was sug-

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 sub-sequent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Display of the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance will begin at 8 a.m. on November 5 and close at sundown on November 8.

The 6-foot-tall, 94-foot-long wall was designed and built by Vision2Victory, an Orange County-based non-profit whose mission is to fulfill the wishes of combat-wounded veterans.

“It’s the simple acts of kindness — like pick-ing up the check, paying a bill, dropping off food

at night, cheering them on to a goal or just lending a shoulder — that makes it all worth it,” the Vision2Victory website says of the group’s mission. “We believe in America and the ability we have to care for our own.”

One side of the wall is a full listing of the names of 9/11 victims and of those who lost their lives in the Global War on Terror.

The other side depicts a timeline of the Global War on Terror, beginning with the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in the death of 241 Americans.

The wall is capped at each end with tow-ers depicting the World Trade Center. Interactive screens help visitors find names on the wall and retrieve information about the heroes listed on it.

It was unveiled on September 11, 2011, at JT Schmid’s, a restaurant near one of the entrances to Angel Stadium. That evening, the Halos were host-ing the New York Yankees.

October 19, 2012, Newsletter from President Bob Simpson

Wall Honoring 9/11 Victims, Military Killed in War on Terror to VisitThe Global War on Terror Wall of

Remembrance will be on display in the Gateway Plaza beginning November 5.

Ongoing» The Figure in Contemporary Art exhibit through

November 1. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

» “Making it Happen” exhibit, Photography Gallery, TE-1 through November 2.

19 • Friday» “The Sound of Music” opens, Campus Theater, 7:30

p.m. Additional performances on Oct. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

20 • Saturday» “The Sound of Music” opens, Campus Theater, 7:30

p.m. Additional performances on Oct. 21, 26, 27, 2821• Sunday

» “The Sound of Music” opens, Campus Theater, 4 p.m. Additional performances on Oct. 26, 27, 28

23 • Tuesday» NOCCCD Board of Trustees meeting, Anaheim

Campus, 5:30 p.m.25 • Thursday

» Academic Senate meeting, CCCPLC-419, 3-5 p.m.26 • Friday

» “The Sound of Music” opens, Campus Theater, 7:30 p.m. Additional performances on Oct. 27 and 28

For additional upcoming events, visit the campus calendar.

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Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance will be displayed on

campus November 5-8.

President’s Office Hours» Tuesday, October 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.» Tuesday, October 30, 4-5 p.m.» Thursday, November 1, 10-11 a.m.

For near l y a ha l f -mi l l i on s tudents , Cypress Co l lege has been a spr ingboard to the i r d reams. Cypress Co l lege : Mot i vat ing Minds .

The Outreach team participated at the Garden Grove Unified High School District’s annual college fair at Bolsa Grande High School on Monday, October 15, with thousands of people attending. Cypress College representa-tives were Neil Do (Financial Aid Accounting Technician), Jackie Ha (Financial Aid Technician), Gail Smead (Administrative Assistant II), and Lili Perez-Stroud (Student Services Specialist). Later this month, Student Support Services, CTE, and faculty will attend Anaheim Union High School District and Long Beach Unified High School District events.

The EOPS program this week released their first EOPS video newsletter, which replaced their tradi-tional printed communica-tion. Viewers can find out what’s new and exciting in EOPS. “We hope that this new format will keep students more informed about what they need to know,” said Joanne Olimberio.

The Health Center, with the assistance of Nursing and Psych Tech students and instructors, distributed all 440 doses of flu vaccine at their clinics in late September and the start of this month.

‘Pull for Cypress’ Campaign Closes With New Record for ParticipationThe Cypress College Foundation’s 2012 “Pull for

Cypress” campaign reached its formal end with another new record total for participation of 214 commitments — one more than last year.

“Against the backdrop of the worst economic environment in our lifetime — and I’m almost certain with fewer college employees than a year ago — this is an extraordinary and fitting testimony to our Cypress College faculty and staff,” said Raúl Alvarez, executive director of the Foundation and Community Relations. “We normally get a few donations after our formal end, so I expect the number to go up slightly.”

Pull for Cypress helps fund a variety of needs at the college for which there otherwise wouldn’t be money. These includes the Foundation Mini Grants program, student book loans and emergency loans.

“Your contribution, regardless of the size, can mean the difference between success or failure for our students,” said Dr. Simpson. “Just as we are dealing with the difficulties of diminished resources at the dis-trict and college level, so are our students in their lives having to make difficult decisions about their educa-tion. Your contribution will make it a little easier for them to continue the pursuit of their goals.”

CONTINUED: ‘Sound of Music’ Opens Tonight for Six Performances

gested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp.In the musical, Maria is a sweet young postulant, whose love of freedom makes it obvious to her superiors

that she is not suited for religious life. Thus, she is sent off to be the governess to Captain von Trapp’s seven trou-blesome children. Unlike previous governess’, Maria becomes friends with the children due to their mutual love of music. Soon, even the strict Captain begins to admire Maria. Eventually, the Captain and Maria fall in love and are married. Unfortunately, when the Nazis invade their homeland, Austria, the whole family is forced to flee over the Alps to escape.

Ticket Prices: General admission $19.99; seniors (65+) $14.99; students (with ID) $14.99; and children $14.99. $3.01 per ticket service charge for credit/debit card sales online or at box office.

Tickets are available at: http://www.cypresscollegetheateranddance.com/sound-of-music.html.

DSPS Annual See’s Candy Fundraiser UnderwayThe Disabled Students

Program and Services has launched its annual See’s candy fundraiser.

Proceeds will be used to pro-vide scholarships for students with disabilities at Cypress College.

See’s candy is popular for the holidays, and the DSPS fundraiser provides an opportunity for your family and friends to purchase at a great discounted price.

To order, complete the

attached order form and return it to DSPS in the Cypress College Complex no later than Friday, November 9.

Candy will be delivered the last week in November.

BRIEFLY“Under Occam’s Razor,”

retiree Patrick O’Brien’s second thriller novel, was published earlier this year. O’Brien reported being pleased with the finished product, which was six years and 10 drafts in the making.

O’Brien taught Creative Writing and English for 30-plus years and served as an interim dean for Language Arts fol-lowing his initial retirement.

Airline Travel Careers graduate Alpha Pallarca recently shared an update on her career with Kathleen Reiland:

I can’t believe it’s going to be 2 years now since I started working for Emirates. Time flies!

I was one of the cabin crew that did our inaugural flight to Seattle last March. It was such a crazy wonderful experience.

Our president, Tim Clark and our chairman, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum were amongst the … important people we carried on board from Dubai to Seattle.

Then we visited the Boeing factory, as they dedicated their 1000th Boeing 777 plane to Emirates.

It was once in a lifetime event that I am so grateful to be a part of.

CHARGERS

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Polling Shows Proposition 30 with a Narrow LeadRecent polling indicates

Proposition 30 at 51-52% in favor. In order to pass, Prop. 30 must not only receive a majority of votes in support, but it must also receive more votes than Prop. 38.

Learn more about budget-related topics in the NOCCCD at www.nocccd.edu/BudgetNews.htm.

Gap”“TheBridge

Cypress College Diversity Committee2012-2013 Annual Theme

Bridge “The Gap”

The purpose of an annual theme is to provide faculty and club advisors a focus for discussions and activities related to diversity. This year, the committee has selected:

The Diversity Committee purpose is to inform our students and employees of the important need to ensure opportunity and access for people of all ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds. Bridging the achievement gap is a critical goal of both the College and District Strategic Plans.

How can you incorporate “Bridging the Achievement Gap” into your course/club activities?

For more information, contact Gina Marrocco at GMarrocco@CypressCollege.edu or ext. 47049, or visit our website at http://www.cypresscollege.edu/about/DiversityCommittee.

The Diversity Committee has limited funds to help support diversity-related speakers and activities. When submitting a proposal, please incorporate the annual and monthly theme in the funding request. Applications will be available in October 2012.

Monthly FocusWe encourage you to incorporate lessons/activities learning about the minority groups associated with each month.

September Hispanic Heritage Month

October Disabilities Awareness MonthNational Diversity Awareness Month

November Native American Heritage MonthInternational Education Week

December/JanuaryKwanzaa AwarenessJapanese and Chinese New YearVietnamese Tet

February Black History Month

March Women’s Recognition Month

April Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness Month

May Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

"Donate A Day of Service"

The 3rd Annual "Donate A Day of Service" was a great success thanks to many volunteers! We would like to thank those hands that contributed to the success of this important event. Close to 300 hundred students participated in the following service activities:

1. Letters to the Military were written by students to raise the spirits of those serving far from home.

2. American Red Cross Disaster Relief Bracelets were purchased and donations will go to help many victims of disasters around the world (Bracelets are still available for purchase [$2.00] in the Transfer Center).

3. Gently used clothing was gathered and donated to the Salvation Army.

4. Voter Registration/Education encouraged many of our students to officially register as voters and be more aware of their ability to make a difference with their votes.

5. Chalk Talk allowed student to creatively record their feeling and impressions about service in a designated area on the concrete.

6. Students also were able to learn about how to volunteer on campus.

7. The Career Center offered students information on jobs and career paths available in the non-profit field.

8. Halloween crafts were made by students to be delivered to ill children at CHOC.

9. Grounds supplied students with flowers to plant on campus in a beautification project.

10. Books were donated for a children's shelter and the Language Arts Scholarship Book sale.

11. Numerous non-profit agencies from the local community were available to share how students can get involved off campus. Thanks go out to Tiger Woods Learning Center, The Orange County Food Bank, The Boys and Girls Club of Cypress, Big Brothers and Sisters of Orange County, and the American Red Cross for sharing their valuable messages.

Special thanks go out to the Associated Students and Service Learning students that orchestrated the entire event, Paul Bottiaux, Becky Rojas, Betty Germanero, Marc Posner, Albert Mirando, Angie Rios, Jose Sioria, and Nina DeMarkey. And thanks to all of the students, faculty and staff that supported and attended this event promoting the importance of volunteer work and civic engagement.

Sincerely,Kathryn Sonne, Honors and Service Learning Associated Students

EOPS Press: Video Newsletter

We are very excited to

share with you our very

first EOPS video news-

letter.  Find out what’s

new and exciting in

EOPS.  We hope that

this new format will

keep students more

informed about what

they need to know. 

— Joanne Olimberio

A.S. Blood DriveThe Associated Students would like to thank each and everyone of you who helped with this blood drive, the turnout was exceptional. Wednesday 135 signed up and 108 units were received.Thursday 150 signed up and total col-lection was 123 units. In the two day event we were able to collect 231 units of blood. Thank you all for your generous sup-port of this event.

— Becky Rojas

Annual Students vs. Faculty/Staff Softball Game

The annual Cypress College students vs. faculty/staff softball game was held on Thursday, with the employees looking to extend their winning streak to 3 consecutive years against the students.

Editor’s Note: The following game summary is provided. However, certain elements have been redacted to comply with FERPA (or to protect those involved in the game, or something like that).

On Thursday the students ******* against a team comprised of employees. ****** ***** was the winning pitcher as teammate ******* ********** drove in the winning run in the *** inning. The game was enjoyed by all.

Pull for Cypress DonorsThe following are contributors to this year’s “Pull for Cypress” campaign.

Cypress College OutreachA Cypress College outreach team participated at the Garden Grove Unified High School District annual college fair at Bolsa Grande High School on 10/15/12. Thousands attended this college fair. Neil Do (Financial Aid Accounting Technician)Jackie Ha (Financial Aid Technician)Gail Smead (Administrative Assistant II)Lili Perez-Stroud (Student Services Specialist) Later this month, Student Support Services, CTE staff, and faculty will also participate in Anaheim Union High School District and Long Beach Unified High School District events.

— Rick Rams

Stephanie AcostaJohn AlexanderRaul AlvarezTerry AndersonJulie AngevineRon ArmaleEric ArmstrongShirley AshburnBlanca AtkinsPeggy AustinViolet AyonRussell BacarellaGloria BadalMichelle BandakSantanu Bandyo-

padyhaySteve BanneckJacquiline BarrettoKim BartlettMichael BeardGeorge BeyerKathleen BoettgerPaul BottiauxMichael BrydgesDeann BurchKaren CantJoyce CarriganVictoria Castle-

DonovetskyHong ChiSujata ChiplunkerLisa ClarkCathleen ClayKeith CobbTonya CobbLydia ComenGil ContrerasKendra ContrerasJenifer CoopmanMargaret CortezDennis DavinoPaul De DiosHelena DecoroPatricia DellingerNina Demarkey

Virginaia Derakh-shanian

Robin De RooNancy DeutschCherie DickeyNeil DoDao DoLes DoakNed DoffoneySteve DonleyTemperence

DowdleJennifer DunnPhil DykstraMonica FariasRichard FeeDarlene FishmanBecky FloydMary Lou FordRegina FordMary FormanDahlia Flores-

SalcidoRuss FlynnCarolee FreerMichael FreyJoe GalloPat GanerClaudia GarciaMarisa GardnerJoel GoberKathryn GodshalkAllison GotohMakisha Glover-

HillJolena GrandeCarol GreenLaura GriecoKelly GrimesPhillip GrisottiRuth GutierrezYongmi HanBev HarringtonCarol HarveySusan Hauge

Carolyn HeathDiane HenryCynthia Hernan-

dez-SaulAnna HerzogWill HeusserRichard HockStacey HowardPat HumpresBen IzadiMarcia JeffredoJane JepsonSusana JiantoChristina Johans-

senLaQuita JonesSarah JonesJay KanaanBarbara KashiMike KavanaughKathleen KinradeSusan KleinMichael KlydeLiana KoeppelKathleen KruseRenay Laguana-

FerinacJohn LambrosDonna LandisLenore LandisRebecca LaveagaRoberta LawrenceVelia LawsonEunju LeeMaureen LeopoldCliff LesterKathleen LlanosRod LuschMark MajarianChaolin MaoGina MarroccoBarbara MarshallAggie MartinezMarla McBrideDave McCament

Richard McKnightArmando MendozaDeborah MichelleNancy MillerRon MillerAlex MintzerAlbert MirandaSandra MirandaLynn MittsAli MoadyMargaret MohrAllen MottersheadIrene MunozMelanie NabahaniJann NelsonKris NelsonLouella NelsonDavid NusbaumDavid OkawaJoanne OlimberioFola OdebunmiMarty OrozcoKatherine OzbirnElizabeth PachecoSylvia PaekPaul PaiementFatima ParzargadiJoyce PattiJohn PaynePatricia PelachikScott PicklerRita PierceBill PinkhamChristina PlettDeidre PorterMarc PosnerNancy PoundJaime RamosRick RamsJose RecinosKate ReidAlan RezaAlison RobertsonBecky RojasStuart Rosenberg

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School of Continuing EducationCypress College DSPS

Annual Holiday See's Candy Fundraiser

Description StorePrice

Number ofBoxes

OurPrice

Total $Amount

Number ofBoxes

Mailer BoxPrice

TotalAmount

1 lb $16.90 $15.00 $16.502 lbs

AssortedChocolates $33.80 $30.00 $31.50

1 lb $16.90 $ 14.50 $16.502 lbs

MilkChocolates $33.80 $30.00 $31.50

1 lb $16.90 $15.00 $16.502 lbs

Nuts &Chews $33.80 $30.00 $31.50

1 lb $16.90 $15.00 $16.502 lb

DarkChocolates $33.80 $30.00 $31.50

1 lb $16.90 $15.00 $16.502 lbs

SoftCenters $33.80 $30.00 $31.50

8 oz. Gold Truffles Box $9.70 $9.00 $10.501 lb Bridge Mix $16.90 $15.00 $16.501 lb Victoria Toffee $16.90 $15.00 $16.501.5 lb Peanut Brittle $16.50 $15.00

4 oz Little Pops Assorted $4.20 $3.50

1 lb, 5 oz. 30 Assorted Lollypops $16.20 $15.00

8 oz Jolly Snowman Box $6.80 $6.00

1 lb Toffee-ettes Can $16.90 $15.00

12 oz Salted Nuts Can $9.25 $8.00

1 lb Almond Royal Can $16.90 $15.00

1 lb.

Gift Certificates $16.90 Number ofGiftCertificates: _______

YourPrice

$15.00

GiftCertificate Amount: $______

No MailersAvailableFor these

Items

Total Number of Items: ___________________ Total Amount: $ _______________Check Number: ________________

Name:

Campus Dept.

Your Home Phone: ( )

Student’s Name:

Important NotesMake checks payable to: SCE/DSPS

No post-dated checks Deadline for orders: November 9

Sorry, no orders will be accepted after Nov.9,2012

Candy delivery the last week of November