Author: Anastasia Thrift

"Cypress College Mortuary Science professor Jolena Grande recently spoke to a reporter on a widely broadcast television interview about the state of the funeral industry and how women are changing it. Noreen O’Donnell of NBC Owned Television Stations interviewed Grande to find how the 150-year-old industry might soon be led by"

"The Cypress College Toyota/Lexus T-TEN program has become the first in the country to receive a new electric vehicle for use in its curriculum. For the fall 2023 semester, Toyota Motor Sales North America offered the Automotive Technology department a Lexus RZ Premium electric SUV to support hybrid and electric vehicle"

"A Media Arts Design student became a finalist at the biennial Motion Design Education (MoDE) Summit, held in Philadelphia last month. Cypress College’s William Kwon placed in the experiential design category for the student competition portion with a projection mapping piece titled “The Grid.” The international design conference, which took place"

"Toyota Motor North America has acknowledged the most recent cohort of Cypress College T-TEN students. Graduating students were awarded Gearwrench ratcheting wrench sets, with a retail value of $300. “It is a great send-off for our students as they finish the program,” Michael Klyde, Toyota T-TEN program director said. “We thank"

"The creators of The College Tour, a video series showcasing colleges across the country, are creating an episode to introduce new and prospective students to Cypress College. As a Cypress College student, you could be a great candidate to represent our campus, and we are inviting you to audition for this series episode. If you’re"

"The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently awarded $14,750 in scholarships to Cypress College students. The SoCal ASHRAE Student Night, held in Montebello earlier this month, hosted local students and guests to learn about career opportunities from HVAC companies, see student presentations and competitions, and receive scholarships."

"An HRC student has been awarded a paid internship as part of the Healthy School Food Pathway: Pre-Apprentice Program through the Chef Ann Foundation. Student Faith Huss, a veteran, is pursuing an education in food science. She told her instructor Amanda Gargano, the Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary Arts Department co-chair, about her"

"Students from the Culinary Fundamentals II course recently took a field trip to Ingardia Bros. Produce in Santa Ana. The students, along with instructor Amanda Gargano, toured the warehouse, saw new produce and seafood products, and learned about managing operating and rising food costs in food distribution.  The wholesale food supplier"

"The Career and Technical Education Division hosted a Career Fair on April 5, with more than 70 companies presenting job and career opportunities to Cypress College students on campus. An estimated 400 students came to Gateway Plaza to talk to employers, learn about Career Planning Center resources, and get professional head"

"“The Great Picture,” a 107-by-31-foot photograph is in the news, and Orange County, again. The image started with inspiration from Cypress faculty, and was created by them at the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station near Irvine, where it now resides until May 7. In 2006, six photographers turned an"