2011 Press Release Archive

Glendora resident Phyllis Fritz was recently appointed to the Citrus College Foundation Board of Directors.

Mrs. Joanne Montgomery was installed as president of the Citrus College Board of Trustees during the board's annual reorganization meeting.

Citrus College and the University of La Verne recently announced the award of a $3.8 million, five-year, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) cooperative grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Citrus College a $4,285,000, Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grant that will enable the college to build upon and strengthen its programs in the STEM fields.

For the second consecutive year, the Citrus College Veterans’ Program has received recognition from a national publication.

A group of Citrus College artists, under the direction of instructor Chris Van Winkle, traveled and sketched the country of Ireland in September 2010. The results of their efforts, Ireland Art Show, will be on display at Citrus College this fall.

Citrus College students, faculty and staff will create a display of 2,752 American flags to commemorate those who died as a result of the September 11, 2001 attack on our nation.

The Orfalea Family Children’s Center at Citrus College is accepting child care applications from parents and guardians of children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age.

Dr. Edward C. Ortell, clerk/secretary of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Duarte, Arcadia, Azusa and Monrovia, announces the students who have earned a place on the President's List and Dean's List for spring 2011.

Dr. Patricia Rasmussen, president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Glendora, Azusa and San Dimas, announces the students on the President's List and Dean's List for spring 2011.

Mrs. Joanne Montgomery, vice president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Monrovia, Bradbury and Duarte, announces the students the President's List and the Dean’s List for spring 2011.

Mrs. Susan M. Keith, member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Claremont, Azusa, La Verne and Pomona, announces the names of the students who on the President's List and Dean's List for spring 2011.

Dr. Gary L. Woods, member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Azusa, Covina, Glendora and Irwindale, announced the names of the students who are on the President's List and Dean's List for spring 2011.

Citrus College is holding a special dedication ceremony for the newest building to debut on campus. Construction on the 54,450 square-foot Student Services Building began in July 2008 and was recently completed.

Chelsea Padgett, a 21-year-old Duarte resident, was recently presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Lisa Payant, a 26-year-old West Covina resident, was recently presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Kimberly Ann Aron, a 21-year-old Glendora resident, was recently presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Noel Vazquez, a 23-year-old Chino resident, was presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Tadami Nishimura, a 22-year-old Azusa resident, was presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

: Tyler Kniep, a 21-year-old Temple City resident, was recently presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Nine Citrus College students recently defied gravity, courtesy of an elite college program sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Citrus College has once again been named one of the nation’s top degree and certificate producing two-year institutions by Community College Week.

The Range at Citrus College will host a golf swap meet Saturday, July 9 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring golf equipment to swap or sell.

Yamato Kaneko, a 22-year-old Covina resident, was presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Kathryn Ransom, a 21-year-old Long Beach resident, was recently presented with a Citrus College Key of Knowledge during the college’s recent Academic Achievement Awards ceremony.

Citrus College will observe its summer hours, beginning Monday, June 20 through Friday, August 19, 2011.

Covina resident Lateef McMullan was recently named the 2011 Citrus College Male Athlete of the Year, while Covina resident Annette Diaz and Chino Hills resident Ariel Marsh were named the 2011 Female Athletes of the Year.

David Keys, a 29-year-old Army veteran from Upland and Jacqueline Deeb, a 19-year-old engineering major from Glendora, were awarded top honors at the recent Citrus College Academic Achievement Awards.

Citrus College will soon hold its 95th commencement ceremony. This year, the college will award 1,246 associate degrees to 1,062 students. Over 400 of these students are expected to participate in the ceremony.

Dale Salwak's lifelong love of American and British literature, served as the inspiration behind his latest book, “Afterword: Conjuring the Literary Dead.”

Anneliese Trujillo, 22, of West Covina is so proud and grateful to be an alumna of Citrus College that she has decided to give back to her Alma Mater by contributing to the Citrus College Foundation.

Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, superintendent/president of Citrus College, was honored by the YWCA San Gabriel Valley at their recent 27th Annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon.

Passenger car and light-duty truck owners are invited to a drive-through “Air and Wear Pitstop” at Citrus College on Friday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Citrus College Orfalea Family Children’s Center has announced that it will once again sponsor the state and federally funded Child Care Food Program.

In June, nine Citrus College students will defy gravity, courtesy of an elite college program sponsored by NASA.

The Citrus College Cosmetology Department will present a hair show to showcase the creative work of its students.

Senator Bob Huff is hosting his fourth Education Summit at Citrus College. The event will include keynote remarks by John Deasy, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The Citrus College Measure G Citizen’s Oversight Committee presented its Annual Report to Our Community at a recent meeting of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees.

Citrus College and the First Christian Church Fine Arts Academy are joining forces to present the annual Empty Bowls Benefit, an energetic and appetizing community gathering that seeks to raise funds and awareness to fight hunger throughout Glendora.

The Citrus College Green Team has arranged for Alec Loorz, the 16-year-old founder of Kids vs. Global Warming, to speak on campus.

Alec Loorz is leading a green revolution. The 16-year-old founder of Kids vs. Global Warming has travelled the world spreading the word about climate change. Now, he is bringing his message to Citrus College.

Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, superintendent/president of Citrus College, was recently honored by Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY) at its Circle of 100 Tree of Life unveiling ceremony.

Elements Dance Cru, from Dance Effect Studio in West Covina, received the grand prize at the Citrus College Foundation’s Valley’s Got Talent fundraiser and talent competition on Sunday, January 30, 2011.

Valley’s Got Talent is a fundraiser and talent competition hosted by the Citrus College Foundation.

The Citrus College Foundation recently announced that one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after voiceover professionals will emcee their fundraiser.

Twenty local acts will be showcased at the Citrus College Foundation’s upcoming fundraiser and talent competition, Valley’s Got Talent.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend this month’s talent showcase hosted by the Citrus College Foundation.

Over 50 sponsors have signed on to support the Citrus College Foundation’s upcoming fundraiser and talent competition, Valley’s Got Talent. This unique show will be held in the Haugh Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 30 at 2 p.m.

Foreign Language Services (FLS) International has signed on as a platinum sponsor of the Citrus College Foundation’s upcoming fundraiser and talent competition, Valley’s Got Talent.

Dr. Patricia Rasmussen, community leader and member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, was installed as board president during the board’s annual organizational meeting.

Over 30 local singers, dancers, and musicians will audition to become a finalist in a talent showcase benefitting Citrus College students.