Spring Break Hours

Remote Services Only. Click here for more details!

Cadena Conversations: Women Who Inspire Us

In Celebration of International Women's Day. Click here for more details!

Two Spirit Presentation

Join us to learn more about this important cultural and spiritual identity! Click here for more details!

Open House

Stop by our space on Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm to learn about our programs and services!

We are Open!

Our office is open Monday-Thursday for in-person services. Fridays are remote.

14th Annual Beat Café!

Showcase your talent! Join us from 12-2pm in the Cruz Reynoso Courtyard! Click here for more details! 

Good Luck on Finals!

Finish Strong Hornets! Stop by 512-02 for supplies or a break from studying! 

APIDA Student Forum

Connect with FC APIDA Student Peers, Staff, and Faculty to Build Community! Click Here for more details!

Dia de Los Muertos

Join us for a free evening of music, food, activities, ofrendas, and performances as we celebrate our ancestors! Click Here for more details!

Two Spirit Identity

Join us to explore and unpack the meaning of "Two Spirit" in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Click Here for more details!

Closed for Winter Break

Our services will be closed for the winter break December 22nd, 2023 through January 5th, 2024. We will return on Monday, January 8th!

Coco Screening

Join us at the Student Center (Room 214) to Watch Coco and enjoy Movie Theater Snacks! Click Here for more details!

Indigenous People's Day

Introductory presentation on how to support Native and Indigenous students in California Community Colleges. Click Here for more details!

LGBTQIA2S+ History Month Celebration + Events

Join us throughout the month for LGBTQIA2S+ History Month Celebration & Events! Click Here for more details!

Fall Break

Our Center will be closed! Enjoy the fall break Hornets!

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FC Library Presents" 2nd Annual Banned Books Essay Contest!

 

September 1, 2017 N/A -

Fullerton College, Library

The Fullerton College Library is hosting its 2nd Annual Banned Books Essay Contest!
First Place Prize $200
Second Place Prize $100
Third Place Prize $50
Essays must be 750-1,000 words and are Due October 13, 2017
Topic: Answer ONE of the following prompts in essay form:

  1. Why as a society should we allow potentially controversial books to be accessible to the general public?
  2. In what way(s) does reading a controversial book "liberate" you?
  3. Using examples from your chosen text, argue for the benefits of reading outside of your comfort zone.

For more information, please contact FC Librarian, Valentin Macias, vmacias@fullcoll.edu

CONTEST RULES:
Fullerton College 2017 Banned Books Contest Rules:
Eligibility: All currently enrolled Fullerton College students are eligible to participate.
Steps:
1.) Select and read a Banned Book: A Banned Book can be defined as, “any book that has been banned, censored, challenged or restricted.” The selected book can be any verifiably banned or challenged book, but all students are encouraged to select asuitable college reading level book. Ask any FC librarian with assistance in selecting or researching a Banned Book. The book does not have to be one from the FC Library.
2.) Write a 750-1000 word essay answering any one of the three essay questions on the reverse of this flyer using supporting ideas from the Banned Book of your choosing.
3.) Submit your essay (.docxor .doc format only) to the Student Programming Librarian, Val Macias, at vmacias@fullcoll.eduwith the subject line “2017 Essay Contest Submission” on or before OCTOBER 13, 2017 by 11:00 P.M. Include your first name, last name and Banner ID number on the essay. Use of the MLA format is encouraged. No hand-delivered paper submissions please. Any submissions sent after the posted date will not be considered.
Judging Criteria:
FC judging faculty will look for the following criteria in the essays:

Organization

Strength of argument

Adherence to the prompt

Supporting details

Format

Language mechanics (i.e. grammar, spelling, and punctuation)
Three winners (First, Second and Third Place) will be announced on November 3, 2016. The prizes are as follows:

$200 cash card for First Place

$100 cash card for Second Place

$50 cash card for Third Place
Certificates of Achievement will be issued to the winnersand Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all participants upon request. An essay reading event is planned in which all participants are invited to attend.
Questions? Come talk to any librarian at the reference desk for more details. You can also e-mail Val Macias at vmacias@fullcoll.edu or at (714) 992-7381 during normal business hours or contest co-coordinator Stephanie Burnham at sburnham@fullcoll.edu.
Academic Honesty:
Fullerton College’s policy on plagiarism fully applies. Participating students who submit essays are responsible for submitting academically honest work. Students are expected to submit original written work, with credit given to any sources where required, which includes thefull, proper and complete use of citations and Works Cited pages in their work. Essays with suspected plagiarism will regrettably get disqualified from contention.

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