Happening this Week | February 12 - 17, 2024
College of the Sequoias Equestrian Team
Important Dates
President's Weekend
COS will be closed Friday, February 16th & Monday, February 19th

File for an Associates Degree for Spring 2024
February 22

Black History Month




Join A2Mend, BStars, & HBCU Pathway Program
to celebrate Black History Month

February 13th from 10:00am-1:00pm
Visalia Campus Quad
Info Videos & Games

February 16th at 6pm
Student & Staff Meet & Greet

Questions email [email protected]
 
Resources
GIANT Marketplace Mobile Pantry

Every Week from 10:00am - 12:00pm
FREE Grocery Bag Pickup

Hanford Campus Pavilion
Every Tuesday

Tulare Campus Building B
Every Wednesday

Nutrition on the GO
Visalia Campus Parking Lot 7
9:00-11:00am
March 5th - April 2nd - May 7th
 
Questions:
Math Lab Workshops are available for FREE
Navigating word problems in every level of Math with COS Math Lab

February 12th
Hanford Campus Room E93
12:00-1:00pm

February 13th
Tulare Campus, Building A 2nd Floor Library
12:00-1:00pm

February 14th
Online via Zoom
12:00-1:00pm

Questions email [email protected]
Career Services offers all registered students FREE
resume review, support, & workshops!

Upcoming Workshops
February 12th from 2:00-3:30pm
February 22nd from 2:00-3:30pm
February 26 from 2:00-3:30pm
Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building

February 21st from 1:30-3:00pm
Hanford Campus ED 92

February 22nd from 11:00am-1:00pm
Tulare Campus A202

Need assistance or more information
Call 559-737-6110
COS Student Research Workshops
Join the COS Library for the Student Research Workshop series during Spring 2024.

February 15th
SIFT/Lateral Reading Workshop
10:00-11:00am ONLINE

February 21st
SIFT/Lateral Reading Workshop
1:00-2:00pm, Visalia Library 203

February 22nd
Evaluating Sources Workshop
10:00-11:00am, Hanford E92

February 29th
Academic Database Workshop
10:00-11:00am, Tulare Building A Room 202




UFW Foundation Online Workshop
FREE Immigration Legal Services are available for Students, Staff, and Faculty.

UFW Foundation will offer in-person appointments on February 27th. Visit bit.ly/ccpappt for more information.
Activities & Events



COS Tulare Campus Valentine's Day

February 12th
Tulare Campus, Building B
9:00am-12:00pm

FREE Breakfast Beverages, create Valentine's Day Cards, FREE candy, and MORE

Hosted by Student Activities & Affairs






Join COS Student Senate for a GIANT Hearts event. Share your love by decorating cookies, cards, enjoy food trucks, music, & more.

February 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Visalia Campus, Quad




COS Art Gallery

So Help Me God
Drawings by Houston Fryer
Exhibit closes this week, swing by to
walk through the gallery

February 10 - 15th
Visalia Campus, Kaweah Building

Athletics


Baseball
Sequoias vs. Allan Hancock
February 12th at 2pm

Men's Basketball
February 14th
Sequoias vs. Porterville 5pm
February 17th
Sequoias vs. West Hills Coalinga 3pm

Women's Basketball
February 14th
Sequoias vs. Porterville 7pm
February 17th
Sequoias vs. Taft 5pm

Swim & Dive
February 16th Tri-Meet
Sequoias vs. Modesto & Delta 11am

Track & Field
Sun Bird Invitational
February 17th @ Fresno Pacific University

Full schedule including away games available at COSGIANTS.COM
COS & Amazon Career Choice
​​​​​​​​​What is Amazon Career Choice?
​​​​​​​Career Choice is an education benefit that empowers Amazon employees to learn new skills for career success. Amazon provides a variety of education and up-skilling opportunities including pre-paid college tuition, industry certifications designed to lead to in-demand jobs, and foundational skills such as English language, high school diplomas, and GEDs after working for the company for 90 days.

Career Choice benefits include:
> Pre-paid tuition and reimbursement of book​s and fees up to an annual maximum.

> Limitless learning, with no limit to the number of years you can utilize the benefit as long as you're employed by Amazon.

​> Fast starts, with eligible Amazon employees able to participate in Career Choice after only 90 days of employment.

> Aligned program offerings to internal roles and career pathways, offering opportunities for employees to pursue their careers within Amazon or elsewhere.​

Have questions or need help:
Save the Date
COS Native American Student Gathering is an event for High School Students to learn more about College of the Sequoias, hear directly from COS Native American Students, campus tour, art demonstration, and MORE.

February 23rd from 8:30am-1:00pm
Moro Gym, Visalia Campus
Questions email [email protected]
Paramedic Program Info Session
Classes start Summer 2024
Eligibility:
Current EMT Certification or NREMT Certification
Current AHA BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers
6 Months Field Experience as EMT *recommended
Background and Drug Test *required
Physical and Immunizations *required
 
Informational Session
Wednesday, March 5, 2024
5:00-6:00pm, via ZOOM
Join Career Services for FREE Career Exploration Workshops

Discover different Majors and in-demand career options, based on your interests.

Visalia Campus, Sequoia Room 9
March 5th from 10:00-11:00am

For more information call
559-737-6110

Financial Well-Being Workshops for students in partnership with Tucoemas Credit Union, Giant Marketplace. Students will learn about credit, checking and savings accounts, and budgeting. Students will also have the opportunity to receive individual support. Seats are limited, please contact the Giant Marketplace to RSVP. 559-730-3717.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 Time: 2pm-3pm
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Time: 2pm-3pm
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Time: 2pm -3pm
Visalia Campus, Giant Marketplace
Campus Safety
For all emergencies please dial 911. NON Emergencies Campus Police Contact Info:
Hanford Campus 559-583-2599, Tulare Campus 559-688-3299, Visalia Campus 559-730-3999