Fullerton College

BNBuilders Breaks Ground on Two New Buildings for Fullerton College

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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FULLERTON, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BNBuilders has partnered with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, utilizing a progressive design-build delivery method on two new buildings at Fullerton College.

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  • FULLERTON, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BNBuilders has partnered with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, utilizing a progressive design-build delivery method on two new buildings at Fullerton College.
  • The Maintenance and Operations Building is designed to centralize critical campus services, thereby enhancing efficiency and operational services across Fullerton College.
  • "This endeavor is not merely about constructing buildings; it's about building the future of the college", said Brian Dague, Project Executive at BNBuilders, "We are proud to be part of creating spaces that will empower students at Fullerton College.
  • Established in 1913, Fullerton College proudly holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operating community college in California.

Fullerton College Receives First National Science Foundation Grant for LiDAR Technician Training

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fullerton College was awarded a $345,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation , the U.S. government's independent science agency.

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  • FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fullerton College was awarded a $345,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation , the U.S. government's independent science agency.
  • The three-year grant (which is the first of its type for the college) will fund the college's Light Detection and Ranging Technology Instruction for Future Technician Education and Development (LIFTED ), which will test Fullerton College faculty members' ideas to improve technician education.
  • Seidel and Reyes began preparing the grant proposal in 2022 with mentoring and technical support from Mentor-Connect , which provides mentoring and technical resources to help two-year college faculty write competitive grant proposals.
  • "It has been a lot of work to develop this program and to be awarded this grant," Seidel said.

Fullerton Drone Lab and FAA host Public Drone Event in Orange County

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Organized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and hosted by the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College, the three-day event highlights the world of drones through demonstrations, breakout sessions, and activities.

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  • Organized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and hosted by the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College, the three-day event highlights the world of drones through demonstrations, breakout sessions, and activities.
  • Everyone is welcome to the three-day industry and family-friendly Droning On California event in Fullerton July 21-23.
  • "We are honored to host this event in California for the FAA," said Jay Seidel, Fullerton College professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab.
  • As well as panel discussions about drone usage from PG&E, Southern California Edison, Orange County Sanitation, and Vector Control.

FULLERTON COLLEGE INTRODUCES FIRST DRONE PILOTING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN UNITED STATES

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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FULLERTON, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There's something in the air, and it's a new drone workforce. Fullerton College launched the first-of-its-kind Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program, and it's focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and developing skills for a workforce from all over the region.

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  • Fullerton College launched the first-of-its-kind Hornet Drone Piloting Apprenticeship Program, and it's focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and developing skills for a workforce from all over the region.
  • Fullerton College launches first  drone piloting registered apprenticeship program to ready tomorrow's workforce.
  • The U.S. Department of Labor and the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards recently registered this apprenticeship as the flagship U.S. college program.
  • "This program provides a definable opportunity to help further develop the workforce of tomorrow," said Jay Seidel, Fullerton College professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab.

DISNEY ASPIRE ADDS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON AND FULLERTON COLLEGE TO GROWING NETWORK

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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BURBANK, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company's education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront for hourly employees, has welcomed two new additions to its growing network of educational providers: California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College.

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  • BURBANK, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company's education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront for hourly employees, has welcomed two new additions to its growing network of educational providers: California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College.
  • "I can't think of a better way to provide them that opportunity than through California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College."
  • Combined, California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College willbring almost 70 new degree and program offerings to Disney Aspire.
  • California State University, Fullerton is the largest campus within the California State University system and is a catalyst for social mobility as the number-one university in California in graduating women and students of color.

Fullerton College Design & Development Team Breaks Ground on New Instructional Building

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Monday, February 17, 2020
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Located between the 1400 and 1200 buildings, the new Instructional Building will improve students' educational experience, both in and out of the classroom.

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  • Located between the 1400 and 1200 buildings, the new Instructional Building will improve students' educational experience, both in and out of the classroom.
  • Our team worked very hard to appropriately fit this building into the very unique Fullerton campus context."
  • The new three-story, 74,927-square-foot Instructional Building at Fullerton College will house the Humanities Division, which consists of the Communication Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Foreign Languages, and Reading departments.
  • This new Instructional Building will bring them together under one roof and provide a unique opportunity for community building and a sense of belonging for our students," said Fullerton College President, Greg Schulz.