http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news Publications about California State University Fullerton produced by Public Affairs en-us Tue, 15 May 2012 13:32:37 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/CSU-Research-Winners.asp Three Cal State Fullerton engineering majors have brought home a first- and two second-place awards from the 26th annual CSU Student Research Competition at Cal State Long Beach. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:32:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Graduating-Guardian-Scholars.asp Eight former foster youth are realizing their dream of earning a college degree this year -- made possible through Cal State Fullerton's Guardian Scholars program. As members of the Class of 2012, they are taking part in the university's May 19-20 Commencement exercises. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Graduating-Presidents-Scholars.asp Seven of Cal State Fullerton's most academically accomplished students will be among the 2012 graduating class at this weekend's commencement ceremonies. These distinguished students -- coincidentally all women -- are President's Scholars who have achieved high marks for academic work, leadership and community service activities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:27:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Emulex-Art-Contest.asp As the spring semester winds down, art professor Jim Jenkins' students have been revving up, in a sprint to complete the sculptures they've envisioned -- some as high as 7 feet tall -- for a contest sponsored by Emulex that is designed to tap their imaginations and talents. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:25:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/ROTC-Commissioning.asp Twenty-two Army ROTC cadets, including twin brothers Frank and James Loxsom of Irvine, will be commissioned as second lieutenants during a May 18 ceremony at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:31:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Outstanding-Thesis-Award.asp Cal State Fullerton graduate student Benjamin Higgins is this year's recipient of the Giles T. Brown Outstanding Thesis Award, an honor recognizing scholarly achievement at the master's level. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 11 May 2012 14:12:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Visionaries.asp Cal State Fullerton saluted the distinguished careers and leadership of eight graduates April 28 during the university's 2012 Vision & Visionaries event. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Alumni-Honored.asp Eight distinguished alumni in the fields of business, engineering, film and journalism, plus volunteerism were honored April 28 during the university's 19th annual Vision & Visionaries. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:22:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Abrego-Award.asp For his decades of work advancing human rights in higher education, Silas H. Abrego is being named a recipient of a 2012 Orange County Human Relations award. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 17:01:23 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Rising-Stars-Award.asp The Cal State Fullerton student chapter of the California Geotechnical Engineers Association has been awarded the organization's 2012 "Rising Star Award," an honor based on the activities of student chapters and their competition success at the national level, said Binod Tiwari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and adviser of the chapter. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:56:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Mihaylo-Golf-Classic.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics hosts its 18th annual golf classic Monday, June 25, to raise funds for student scholarships and classroom technology. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 12:47:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/2012-Hispanic-Outlook-Ranking.asp Cal State Fullerton has moved up to fourth in the nation and continues to be first in the state for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students, as reported in this week's issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 12:44:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/President-Greenberg.asp Cindy Smith Greenberg, director of the School of Nursing, has been elected president of the California Association of Colleges of Nursing. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Confronting-Inequality.asp "Confronting Inequality: Political, Educational and Social Consequences and Remedies" is the focus of a President's Symposium Friday, May 11, at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 13:44:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Guerin-Elected-Statewide-Senate-Chair.asp Diana W. Guerin, a veteran professor of child and adolescent studies and Cal State Fullerton alumna, has been elected chair of the California State University Academic Senate. Guerin is the fifth CSUF faculty member to serve as chair of the statewide group that recommends academic policies to the CSU Board of Trustees and chancellor. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 13:39:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Maureen-Fox.asp Maureen K. Fox, English graduate student lands university's International Understanding Award. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 09:27:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/David-Jones.asp Seventy-year-old David G. Jones prepares to don cap and gown to receive his bachelor's degree in history as the university's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Award. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 09:26:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/ASI-Honors-Faculty.asp Cal State Fullerton's Associated Students Inc. recently recognized eight faculty members for having "gone above and beyond teaching, serving as an inspiration, a mentor and a role model to students." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 May 2012 09:24:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Commencement.asp More than 10,000 grads and candidates for graduation are eligible to participate in Cal State Fullerton's May 19-20 commencement ceremonies. Attendees are expected to number more than 50,000 during the weekend festivities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 May 2012 18:07:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Google-Map-Winners.asp Three civil engineering majors have put Cal State Fullerton on the map -- on the Google Map, that is -- in a new and improved way. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 May 2012 10:02:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Shields-Resolution.asp Cal State Fullerton's Academic Senate honored the university's second president, L. Donald Shields, with a resolution of commencation May 3. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 May 2012 09:11:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Outstanding-Professor.asp University bestows its highest honors for a faculty member on John A. Bock Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 04 May 2012 07:08:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Obesity-Symposium.asp "Obesity Prevention Through the Life Span: Reflections of the Past and Visions for the Future" is the title of a May 24 symposium hosted by Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 04 May 2012 07:06:06 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Film-as-Collaborative-Art.asp Discussions, demonstrations and student film screenings are part of what makes up the Saturday, May 5, Film as Collaborative Art Symposium at Cal State Fullerton Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 May 2012 10:20:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Campus-Researchers-Face-CSU-Peers.asp Eleven undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated their ability for conducting sophisticated research are winners of this spring's Cal State Fullerton Student Research Competition and will represent the university at the 26th annual CSU Student Research Competition May 4 and 5 at Cal State Long Beach. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 May 2012 18:47:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Kids-to-College.asp A Southern California Gas Company grant is underwriting Cal State Fullerton's Kids to College program this year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:37:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/el-dorado-history.asp A brief history of El Dorado Ranch, its acquisition by the CSU and the decision to launch repairs PA Publisher <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:34:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/el-dorado-repairs.asp Update on the decision to proceed with essential maintenance on El Dorado Ranch, the university residence, following 60 years of wear and tear. The property is used as the home of Cal State Fullerton's president, as well as a meeting place for various town and gown events. PA Publisher <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:07:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Fibromyalgia-Day.asp Cal State Fullerton's Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Center and the Fibromyalgia Awareness National Network host "Celebrate You," a free public program featuring a lecture, games and musical performance Sunday, May 6, as part of Fibromyalgia Day. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:39:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Hagan-Resolution.asp Cal State Fullerton's Academic Senate saluted Interim President Willie Hagan Thursday, April 26, for his nearly 16 years of university service, with the presentation of a resolution in his honor and much applause. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:45:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Missing-Bells-Mystery.asp A piece of a missing mission bell more than two centuries old soon will be back where it belongs, thanks to history sleuth Kathleen R. Frazee. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:44:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Marketing-Older-Consumer.asp A panel of representatives from business, housing, entertainment and engineering will discuss the importance of product design and service directed toward consumers who are age 50 and older, during a May 4 presentation sponsored by Mihaylo College of Business and Economics' Marketing Department at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:43:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/After-School-Program.asp A collaborative effort between Cal State Fullerton's Center for Internships and Community Engagement and the Buena Park School District is providing valuable lessons for all participants -- both providers and recipients of services. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:39:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Guillaume-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton has recognized the achievements of one of its own in presenting this year's Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award to Andrea Guillaume, professor of elementary and bilingual education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:58:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Vision-Visionaries.asp REVISED: Cal State Fullerton salutes the distinguished careers and leadership of eight graduates April 28 during the university's 19th annual Vision & Visionaries event at the Hilton Anaheim. To pay tribute to the honorees, student performers will literally sing their praises during the night's program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/2012-Special-Games.asp Approximately 2,500 special athletes from throughout the county will be the sports stars Friday, May 4, at the 27th annual Cal State Fullerton Special Games-Kathleen E. Faley Memorial held on the practice fields north of Titan Gymnasium. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:35:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/2012-Leadership-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton's Center for Leadership presents "Leading Ahead of the Curve: Sustaining Organizations for the New Economic Landscape," a May 4 leadership conference geared toward helping business managers and executives lead their organizations for the new economic landscape. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:34:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Commencement-Speakers.asp Martha J. Kanter, undersecretary of education, and John Berry, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will be the keynote speakers for Cal State Fullerton's 2012 Commencement ceremonies. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:33:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Piano-Performance-Project.asp Sixteen students from the Music Department's keyboard studies program will perform the complete preludes for piano written by Frederic Chopin, on April 25 and May 5. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:49:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Tim-Powers-Lecture.asp "A Conversation With Tim Powers" is this year's annual alumni lecture sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics Department. The May 3 talk is free and open to the public. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:41:14 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Mildred-Lewis-Lecture.asp Playwright and filmmaker Mildred Lewis will visit Cal State Fullerton April 26 to provide an industry perspective on writing drama for stage, screen, television and the Internet. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:51:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Showcase-of-Student-Talent.asp "Showcase of Student Talent" is the focus of the April 24 Cal State Fullerton College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colleagues Colloquium. The event is open to the campus community and public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:31:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Primate-Research.asp "Primate Conservation in Today's World," is the theme of the April 28 Southern California Primate Research Forum hosted by Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:10:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Communications-Week.asp More than 80 communications professionals will discuss their work and careers, as well as the impact that communication plays in our lives, during Cal State Fullerton's Communications Week 2012. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:02:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Moot-Court.asp Cal State Fullerton's moot court team had a successful run at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association's competition at Chapman Law School in January. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:10:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/sustainability.asp Cal State Fullerton is committed to sustainability, and it shows. Among the many examples are the newest student housing complex's recent Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification and the recent completion of a solar-energy network on the top deck of the Eastside Parking Structure. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:11:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Nixon-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton and the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum host the first student research conference on "Richard Nixon and His Era" April 27 at the Yorba Linda museum. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:06 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Winning-Case-Studies.asp A team of undergraduates from Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has won a national competition sponsored by the Small Business Institute. In the graduate students' division of the national contest, a Cal State Fullerton team finished third. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:33:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Walking-Cycling-for-Health.asp Cal State Fullerton campus members are invited to participate in a four-week walking/cycling program coinciding with National Bike Month. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:59:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hansen-Lecture.asp Tom Hayden, former California senator and a longtime leader of peace, justice and environmental movements, will deliver Cal State Fullerton's fourth annual Hansen Lecture April 26. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:30:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Poetry-Day.asp In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Poetry Month, an April 24 event is planned at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:23:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Religion-Symposium.asp In an effort to promote a greater understanding of the cultural and religious diversity in Southern California, Cal State Fullerton's Comparative Religion Student Association and the Religious Diversity Forum are hosting an April 18 symposium, "From Social Service to Social Change: The Public Role of Religion in Los Angeles." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:45:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Scholar-Lecture.asp Health scientist Michele Mouttapa will speak April 25 at Cal State Fullerton on reducing bullying. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:35:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Body-Talk.asp Cal State Fullerton philosopher Emily S. Lee will discuss "The Relevance of Particular Differences of the Body" April 26 as part of the university's Philosophy Department colloquium series. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:57:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Rietveld-Lecture.asp Ronald C. White Jr., author of the award-winning book "A. Lincoln: A Biography," will present "Abraham Lincoln's Diary" at Cal State Fullerton's third annual Rietveld Lecture April 20. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:32:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hansel-and-Gretel.asp It's the eve of opening night for the Cal State Fullerton College of the Arts' production of "Hansel and Gretel," and the costume shop in the Clayes Performig Arts Center is buzzing with activity. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:27:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Faculty-Service-Awards.asp Seventy faculty members were honored for their service to the campus and community during a special April 4 reception in their honor. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:14:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Nurses-on-Front-Line.asp Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing has joined 524 other nursing schools and organizations nationwide in committing to further educate nurses so they are prepared to meet the health needs of service members, veterans and their families. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:04:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Tucker-Spring-Fair.asp Community and campus members are invited to tour Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and meet artists and crafters as they display and sell their work at the annual Spring Fair and Art Festival April 21-22. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:50:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Literacy-Fest.asp "The ABCs of Reading: Art, Books and Creativity" is the theme of Cal State Fullerton' April 21 "Community Literacy Festival," featuring activities for children, teens, parents, grandparents and teachers. The program will be held on the university's Irvine Campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:24:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Communications-DGWB-Partnership.asp An alumnus' concerns over what he saw as a disconnect between companies' mission statements and how they operate has led to a partnership between Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications and DGWB Advertising and Communications in Santa Ana. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:22:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Midyear-Economic-Forecast.asp What does the future hold for housing, retail sales, exports/imports and investments? Economists Anil Puri, director of Cal State Fullerton's Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies, and Mira Farka, assistant professor of economics, will discuss these and other issues during the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics' annual Midyear Economic Forecast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:59:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Annin-Talk.asp Scott Annin, Cal State Fullerton professor of mathematics, will present "Mathematics and Mountaintops" at the April 14 Mathematical Association of America (Southern California-Nevada Section) meeting on campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:56:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hagan-Dominguez-Hills.asp Willie Hagan, interim president of California State University, Fullerton, has been named as interim president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, effective June 11. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:19 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Latin-American-Student-Conference.asp The fifth annual Cal State Fullerton Latin American Student Conference will feature Latin America's past and present through panel discussions, food and entertainment. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:57:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Renaissance-Food-Talk.asp A lecture and cooking demonstration by food historian Ken Albala will be presented April 13 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:18:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Professor-for-a-Day.asp Business leaders serve as "Professors for a Day" at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:09:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Math-Ambassadors.asp Students in Cal State Fullerton's Math Ambassadors program are giving individualized, extra instruction in math to middle school students, thanks to a CSU Chancellor's Office grant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:41:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Steampunk-Exhibit.asp More than 80 illustrations inspired by the steampunk genre, specifically the work of three Cal State Fullerton alumni, will be featured in the exhibit "Steampunk: The Beginning" opening April 7 and running through May 10 in Cal State Fullerton's Begovich Gallery. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:56:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/April-Family-Business.asp Whether employees are Gen Y, Gen X or a Baby Boomer, each can be a part of a company's social media process via Facebook, Twitter and/or LinkedIn. Strategies for using social media and including each member of the company team will be discussed as part of the April 18 program sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:37:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Earth-Week-2012.asp A Sustainable Life Expo, farmers market, films, panel discussion, and plant and garden show and are among the scheduled activities offered April 14-21 during Earth Week 2012 at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:34:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hispanic-Golf-Tournament.asp The 25th annual Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament, which raises funds for Cal State Fullerton students, will take place April 20. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:29:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Welcome-to-CSUF-Day.asp Incoming freshmen, community college transfer students and graduate students, as well as prospective CSUF students, their families and friends, will visit the campus April 14 to find out more about the university and what it has to offer. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:13:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Grants-Contracts.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff members have recently received external funding for programs and research projects. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:08:23 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Green-Scene.asp Gardeners looking for just the right plant, gardening advice or the latest in gardening products need look no further than the April 14-15 Green Scene Plant and Garden Show at the Fullerton Arboretum. Nearly 100 exhibitors are expected to be there offering a wide variety of plants, garden art and accessories focused exclusively on the home gardener. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:35:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Fulbright-Scholars.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty members are selected as Fulbright Scholars to conduct research and teach abroad. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:15:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Social-Justice-Summit.asp "Unite to Rise Above Apathy" is the theme of the April 14 Social Justice Summit at Cal State Fullerton, a campus and community program organized by students of the Volunteer and Service Center. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:45:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/anime-industry-lecture.asp Masaki Kaifu, president and CEO of WowMax Media LLC., will present an April 12 lecture on "The Anime Industry: Changes Made to Fit the American Culture" at Cal State Fullerton. The talk is free and open to the public. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:34:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/German-Consul-Lecture.asp The European debt crisis and the future of the European Union will be discussed April 12 by Germany's Consul General Wolfgang Drautz during a free, public lecture at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:31:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Financial-Literacy.asp In an effort to promote the importance of financial literacy and Financial Literacy Awareness Month, students from Cal State Fullerton's Theatre and Dance Department will be performing scenes from Jonathan Larson's rock musical "Rent" at noon and 12:45 p.m. April 5 in the Becker Amphitheater. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:14:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Carolyn-Coal-Documentary.asp Carolyn Coal, CSUF assistant professor of communications, has directed a documentary that tells the struggle of gay senior citizens to find affordable housing in Los Angeles. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:13:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/stem-cell-symposium.asp Cal State Fullerton's Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program hosts an April 6 Stem Cell Symposium focusing on limb regeneration. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:43:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Light-It-Up-Blue.asp Cal State Fullerton students are taking part in the "Light It Up Blue" worldwide campaign to support autism awareness, lighting up the Titan Student Union with a "flip the switch" ceremony at sundown Monday, April 2. A movie screening and panel discussion also are scheduled during the month. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:23:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Odis-Craig.asp Art major Odis Craig blends drawings and oral histories to evoke farm life in the South during the 1950s and '60s, in his graduate art exhibition opening Saturday, March 31. The 61-year-old Navy veteran has spent the past eight years making progress toward his degree, one class at a time. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:51:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Addressing-Bullying.asp To give K-12 educators new and effective tools to address bullying in schools, Cal State Fullerton will offer an online professional development course this summer. Registration is now open. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:07:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Platinum-LEED-Housing.asp Cal State Fullerton's newest student housing complex is a step ahead of any statewide -- it is the first in California awarded the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:39:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Lessons-From-Hunger-Games.asp Students in Cal State Fullerton's GEAR UP shared a learning moment watching the book they had been reading and analyzing -- "The Hunger Games" on the big screen. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:32:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/CSUF-Conducts-Sustainability-Survey.asp Cal State Fullerton continues its efforts to become a more sustainabile campus. Its latest project is enrollment in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:16:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/faculty-authors.asp Thirty-three Cal State Fullerton faculty members wrote 40 books during the past year. Their subjects range from the nature of musical taste to babies switched at birth and corporate unemployment. Read about some of their books here. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:32:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Actuary-Forum.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and its Center for Insurance Studies hosts the April 10 actuary leadership forum: "Industry Change and Sustainable Development: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities." The free program is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:17:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Philsophy-Symposium.asp The 42nd annual Cal State Fullerton Philosophy Symposium focuses on "Thinking Through Animals." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:21:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Peale-Velez-de-Guevara-plays.asp C. George Peale, emeritus professor of modern languages and literatures, has researched, transcribed from 17th-century Spanish to modern Spanish, edited and published 33 of Luis Vélez de Guevara's plays, and 10 more are in the works. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:28:23 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Gordon-Named-Emeritus-President.asp California State University Board of Trustees approved a resolution naming Milton A. Gordon president emeritus of Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:21:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Linguistics-Conference.asp Expert linguists will discuss topics ranging from bilingualism to universal grammar at the 21st annual Linguistics Symposium April 9 at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:01:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/humanities-perspective-lectures.asp Tort law and Russia's struggle to transition from a planned economy focused on the needs of the state to a market economy focused on the desires of the consumer will be discussed by philosopher John K. Davis and historian Lynn M. Sargeant, respectively. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:23:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Sol-Neelman-lecture.asp Sports photographer Sol Neelman, whose photos are featured in "Weird Sports" (Kehrer Verlag, 2012), will talk April 2 at Cal State Fullerton about his adventures shooting such sports as chess boxing, wife carrying, pancake racing and lingerie football. His talk is free and open to the public. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:50:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Michael-Dobson-April-2.asp Internationally known Shakespeare expert and author Michael Dobson will present "Shakespeare and the Voluntary Sector" April 2 at Cal State Fullerton. He discusses what it is about Shakespearean drama that has made it so hospitable to actors everywhere. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:35:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Volz-Honored.asp He hated Shakespeare while growing but CSUF Professor Jim Volz has spent most of his professional career supporting the Bard's works. For his work, the theater professor has been honored with the American Shakespeare Center's Burbage Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:27:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Caruth-lecture.asp Scholar Cathy Caruth, author of "Unclaimed Experience: Trauma, Narrative and History," will read from Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden" and present a lecture on "Disappearing History: Scenes of Trauma in the Theater of Human Rights" at Cal State Fullerton April 5. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:28:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/psychology-day.asp "The Neuroscience of Trust, Morality and Decision-Making" is the focus of Psychology Day at Cal State Fullerton April 3. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:16:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/High-Speed-Rail-Presentation.asp "Engineering for High-Speed Rail" is the topic of the April 5 Cal State Fullerton College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Breakfast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:13:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Uche-Lynn-Teresa-Ugwueze.asp CSUF hosts a discussion and book signing with Uche Lynn-Teresa Ugwueze, author of "Wet in the Sun," "Tears Without Cry" and "Married to a Stranger and African Culture, Identity and Aesthetics: The Igbo Example" Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:13:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Martinez-Cruz.asp With a plastic ant in one hand and a big ant-shaped piñata that he made himself sitting nearby, Armando M. Martinez-Cruz proceeded to read "One Hundred Hungry Ants," an illustrated children's book, to a second-grade class at Laguna Road Elementary School in Fullerton March 14. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:01:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/election-discussion.asp The publisher of FlashReport, a website dedicated to advancing the conservative cause, and the editor of OC Weekly, an alternative newspaper dedicated to providing a provocative look at Orange County news, politics and entertainment, will discuss their views on this year's primary elections during a March 21 panel discussion at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:25:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/literature-culture-languages-conference.asp More than 30 Cal State Fullerton undergraduate and graduate students will present their research projects during the sixth annual Conference on Literature, Culture and Languages March 15. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Royce-Womens-Conference.asp Nancy Pfotenhauer, president of MediaSpeak Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based communications firm and former senior policy adviser with the McCain for President campaign, is the keynote speaker for the fourth annual Women's Conference hosted by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce, in conjunction with Cal State Fullerton's Women and Philanthropy Network. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:07:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/outstanding-professor-lecture.asp Cal State Fullerton's Outstanding Professor Martin Bonsangue Delivers Public Lecture on the Future of Mathematics in America Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:00:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/health-town-hall.asp Health disparities, disease prevention and challenges will be addressed March 16 at the third annual Town Hall Forum, "Working Together for a Healthier Orange County," sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Health Promotion Research Institute. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:01:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/W.Basketball-Honors-Faculty.asp At most athletics events, the players on the field and on the court are the ones being cheered for their efforts, but on Feb. 16, the Titan women's basketball team turned the tables to applaud faculty members for their "tremendous impact" on the lives of student-athletes. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:05:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Math-Kangaroo.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mathematics Department is hosting a Math Kangaroo competition with 48 elementary, junior high and high school students from Southern California schools participating. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:42:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Castronovo-in-Don-Pasquale.asp CSUF alumnus and acclaimed tenor Charles Castronovo performs March 10-18 in the San Diego Opera production of the comic opera "Don Pasquale." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:49:55 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Viramontes-talk.asp Author Helena María Viramontes will speak March 23 about her books and writing as part of Cal State Fullerton's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department Café Con Leche lecture series. The public is invited to the free event. A reception will follow her talk. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:59:11 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/president-symposium.asp Some of the most pressing issues facing higher education were discussed Feb. 22 at Cal State Fullerton's first President's Symposium, "Appraising the Future, Understanding Costs: Envisioning the New Normal in Higher Education." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:26:36 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Selingo-transcript.asp Jeffrey J. Selingo addresses "The Coming Disruption in American Education" at CSUF's President's Symposium. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:12:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Tierney-transcript.asp William G. Tierney addresses the disruption of California's higher education at CSUF's President's Symposium. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:11:30 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Alexander-transcript.asp F. King Alexander addresses what can be done with the American "higher education mess." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:09:56 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Wellman-transcript.asp Jane Wellman addresses college cost problem at first CSUF President's Symposium. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:07:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Shireman-transcript.asp Robert Shireman discusses needs for higher education, goals for degree attainment. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:06:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Childrens-Center-Grant.asp A U.S. Department of Education grant is helping parents of small children complete college -- by funding their children's daycare needs. "It's a tremendous help for those parents who couldn't afford to send their children to daycare otherwise," said Jenny Taylor, director of Cal State Fullerton's Children Center, and co-recipient of the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School, or CCAMPIS, grant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:06:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Sociology-Week.asp Cal State Fullerton hosts Sociology Week March 12-14. Event highlights include talks on sex trafficking and transgender issues. Events are free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:17:39 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/March-Family-Business.asp Dennis Kuhl of the LA Angels of Anaheim, Wing Lam of Wahoo's Fish Tacos and Annemarie Dillard of Dilliard's Inc. Department Stores Discuss the benefits of giving back to your community at March 14 Cal State Fullerton Family Business Workshop Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:52:00 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Latino-education-conference.asp Cal State Fullerton hosts the third annual Orange County Latino Education Community Conversations conference March 9. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:56:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Kiran-George-NSF-Award.asp Kiran George, a Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of computer engineering, is the recipient of one of the nation's top honors for promising researchers and educators: the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:44:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hybrid-Romance.asp In "Hybrid Romance," Lawrence Yun, associate professor of art, exhibits his latest watercolor series March 8-May 6 at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery in Barnsdall Park. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:47:16 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Outstanding-Prof-Lecture.asp "America's Math Story: Where We've Been, Where We Are and Where We Could Be" is the topic of Cal State Fullerton's March 12 Outstanding Professor Lecture by Martin V. Bonsangue, professor of mathematics and the 2011 recipient of the university's highest faculty honor. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:12:01 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Caldwell-Dyson-visit.asp "Dream big!" It is those two words astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson inscribed as she graciously gave her autograph to scores of students and campus visitors who lined up to greet her March 1 when she returned to her alma mater. Because she "dreamed big" and realized her goal to become a NASA astronaut, the Cal State Fullerton graduate is now inspiring others to do the same. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:04:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Greek-Week-2012.asp Cal State Fullerton's Greek organizations will hold activities this week to foster camaraderie and raise money for Camp Titan, a summer camp for underprivileged children of Orange County. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:29:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Awards-Night-Festivities.asp More than 200 alumni, community members, faculty, staff and students attended Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications second annual "Hollywood's Biggest Night" event. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:43:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Womens-History-Month.asp Cal State Fullerton departments, programs and student groups have organized a series of events in observance of Women's History Month. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:12:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Authors-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton's 12th annual Author Awards celebrated the 33 faculty members who published 40 books over the past year on subjects ranging from the nature of musical taste to babies switched at birth. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:36:04 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Front-Center-encore.asp Highlights from Cal State Fullerton's 2012 Front & Center event featuring rock sensation Heart. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Ride-Share-Program.asp Soon students will be able to hop on a bike to get to and from the university, the store or, perhaps, even to their favorite Friday night hangout, through a program of bike sharing that is being instituted around the city of Fullerton. A $700,000 federal grant awarded to the Orange County Transportation Authority will underwrite the pilot program, the first such citywide effort within the state of California, said Wes Parsel of the OCTA. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:48:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/ECS-Professor-for-a-Day.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science will hold "Professor For A Day" March 6-7 with industry professionals, including alumni, participating as guest lecturers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:30:56 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Air-Bubbles-Plant-Study.asp Cal State Fullerton biologist H. Jochen Schenk is exploring how air bubbles are form and disrupt distribution of water within a plant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:05:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Dia-de-los-Padres.asp To help parents better understand and support their youngster's educational endeavors, the student organization Mesa Cooperative de CSUF is hosting a daylong "Día de los Padres" program Sunday, March 11, at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Student Union. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:56:47 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Lane-book.asp While she has never been laid off from a job herself, Carrie M. Lane's research on the topic has led to her first book, "A Company of One: Insecurity, Independence and the New World of White-Collar Unemployment" (Cornell University Press, 2011). Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:11:24 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/WASC-Visit.asp A reaccreditation team from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will visit Cal State Fullerton March 7-9. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:56:07 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Maxwell-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton's newly established Maxwell Cener for International Communications and Media held its first international conference, attended by international advertising and communication scholars and professionals in the field. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:25:11 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Lewis-lecture.asp During the height of the civil rights movement in America, U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis (D-Ga.) was spat on, brutally beaten, arrested and incarcerated. "I asked my mother and father, 'Why? Why?' I was told, 'That's the way it is. Don't get in the way, don't get in trouble.' But I was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. to find a way to get in the way. So, for more than 50 years, I've been getting in the way and getting in trouble," he told a captive audience of more than 400 people who gathered at the Fullerton Arboretum Feb. 26 to hear him speak. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:35:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Art-Celebration.asp A 10-day celebration of the arts Feb. 24-March 4, dubbed "Art of the Titan," showcases dance, music, theater, and visual arts offerings and activities on campus. The Arts Inter-Club Council, Associated Students Inc. and College of the Arts are the event's sponsors and organizers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:02:50 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Lane-lecture.asp The new culture of corporate employment is the topic of a Feb. 29 talk sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. The talk is part of a series of talks that incorporate business and the humanities. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:57:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Billboard-Art.asp Rock 'n' Roll as reflected on billboards along the Sunset Strip are the subject of an exhibit of the artwork of photographer David Landau opening March 5 at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Student Union. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:11:57 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Dashaun-Young.asp Alumnus Dashaun Young is known in musical theater circles as "a triple threat." Saturday night, when the lights go up and the musicians start to play inside the Honda Center arena, the audience will know why. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:20:04 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Fontaine-award.asp Known for her inclusive working style, Sheryl I. Fontaine, professor and chair of English, comparative literature and linguistics, has been named this year's recipient of the Cal State Fullerton Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:35:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Growing-Old-Talk.asp Philosopher Bennett Foddy will discuss "The Right and Wrong of Growing Old: Assessing the Argument from Evolution," as part of Cal State Fullerton's Philosophy Department colloquium series. The lecture is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:19:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Caldwell-Dyson-to-Speak.asp NASA astronaut and CSUF alumna Tracy Caldwell Dyson returns to her alma mater to headline the March 1 Science Symposium at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:18:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/Gordon-Titan.asp Milton A, Gordon is honored at annual university Front & Center event with Orange County Titan Award. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:17:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Carnaval.asp Cal State Fullerton Hosts Carnaval Brasil in an effort to inform students and the community about Brazilian culture and opportunities for study and research exchange. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:36:58 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Business-Madness.asp Business students are learning and exploring their career options during Business Madness Feb. 28 - March 8 at Cal State Fullerton. Events include guest speakers, networking with professionals and recruitment fairs. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:44 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Tsunami-Research.asp Cal State Fullerton researchers are looking at coastal sediment for signs of tsunamis that may have occurred thousands of years ago. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:32 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/RAD-Program-Set.asp In a continuing effort to give female campus members the tools and options to take care of themselves in threatening situations, University Police, in collaboration with the Titan Recreation Center, has scheduled a Rape Aggression Defense, or RAD, program beginning Saturday, March 3. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:28:58 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Environmental-Engineering.asp To educate and prepare future leaders in environmentally related fields, Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science is offering an online master's program in environmental engineering geared for working professionals. Applications are now being accepted for fall. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:53:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Black-History-Month.asp As part of Black History Month, Cal State Fullerton campus organizations are hosting various events, including a discussion on whether a black political voice exists in 2012. The panel discussion, sponsored by the university's African American Resource Center, and other events are free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:41:06 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Oympia-Oyster.asp "If We Make Their Bed, They Will Lie in It: Restoration of Native Olympia Oysters in Orange County" is the title of the Feb. 28 Cal State Fullerton College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colleagues Colloquium breakfast open to campus and community members. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:38:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Increasing-Women-Engineers.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty member Karen Kim is studying ways to encourage women to study and pursue careers in computer science and engineering. Her study is fund by a three-year, National Science Foundation grant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:59:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Spoon-River-Opens-Season.asp Poignant classics, musicals and original work are set for university stages this spring. Kicking off Cal State Fullerton's spring theatre and dance productions is "The Spoon River Project" running Feb. 24 through March 11 in the Hallberg Theatre. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:49:16 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Cawthra-talk.asp Benjamin Cawthra, author of the recently published "Blue Notes in Black and White: Photography and Jazz" and associate professor of history at Cal State Fullerton, will discuss his book during a free presentation on campus Feb. 21 that is open to the public. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:45:42 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Meeting-Warren-Buffett.asp Nineteen Cal State Fullerton business administration majors recently traveled to Omah to meet billionaire Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway INc. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:56:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Hollywood-Biggest-Night.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications will sponsor its second annual "Hollywood's Biggest Night" event, in cooperation with UltraLuxe Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk. All proceeds will benefit students in the College of Communications. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:21:22 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Carnaval-Brasil.asp In an effort to boost interest in studying and research in Brazil, Cal State Fullerton's Latin American Studies Program and Amigos Do Brasil are hosting Carnaval Brasil on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. The event, featuring Samba dancers, Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian-style dancing) and Latin American foods, is free and open to the public. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:43:05 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/DeMaio-Sworn-In.asp Members of the campus, community, family and friends gathered on Friday, Feb. 10, for the swearing in of Cal State Fullerton's newest police chief, Dennis DeMaio Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:57:06 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Heart-at-Front-and-Center.asp Rock sensation Heart headlines Cal State Fullerton's Front & Center 2012, to bring "These Dreams" to the university's 17th annual signature community outreach event. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:20:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Presidents-Symposium.asp Rising costs, rising expectations -- what does it mean for universities across the nation? On Wednesday, Feb. 22, California State University, Fullerton, will further the dialogue on some of the most pressing issues facing higher education by hosting a daylong President's Symposium, "Appraising the Future, Understanding Costs: Envisioning the New Normal in Higher Education." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Tweet-CSU-love.asp For the love of public higher education, Cal State Fullerton is launching a California State University system-wide Valentine's Day social media campaign. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:57:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Should-Prisons-Be-Abolished.asp Philosopher Brady T. Heiner will address the question "Should Prisons Be Abolished?" Feb. 16 as part of the Cal State Fullerton Philosophy Department colloquium series. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:36:44 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Brazilian-Films.asp In an effort to boost interest in studying and conducting research in Brazil, Cal State Fullerton's Latin American Studies Program and Amigos Do Brasil are screening three films beginning with "Tropa de Elite" on Monday, Feb. 13. All films begin at 5 p.m. followed by discussion. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:18:39 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Gordon-farewell.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon is feted in special farewell ceremony on campus. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:15:03 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/John-R-Lewis.asp As part of Black History Month, U.S. Rep. John R. Lewis of Georgia, one of the nation's civil rights leaders of the past five decades, will speak Feb. 26 at the Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton. His talk is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:04 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/VITA-Program.asp Cal State Fullerton students are offering income tax return preparation and filing assistance to low-income families and individuals. More than 100 students and alumni -- all certified -- take part in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, an IRS-sponsored community program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:48:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/CalCPA-Ambassador.asp Senior business administration major Anthony Kress is serving as a campus ambassador for the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:11:22 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Documenting-Cal-State-Fullerton.asp Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library has begun scanning and digitally preserving historic documents, publications and videos showcasing the life of the campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:05 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Teacher-Quality-Film-and-Discussion.asp The public is invited to a free screening and panel discussion of "Mitchell 20: Teacher Quality Is the Answer," a documentary about teachers at a high-need public school in Arizona who transform their practices and their school through participation in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process. The screening is presented by Cal State Fullerton's College of Education and its Center for Maximizing Teacher Impact. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/community-health.asp Major efforts to address health issues such as AIDS, cancer, nursing education, nutrition, obesity and violence in the community are being undertaken by Cal State Fullerton's faculty members and students through myriad research projects. This Spotlight shines on a few examples. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:59:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/USDA-grants.asp For the first time in Cal State Fullerton history, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the university more than $800,000 in grants for projects tackling obesity and promoting good nutrition and related research. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:49 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Science-of-Family-Business.asp Decision-making and risk are among the subjects to be discussed at a Feb. 15 program, "The Science of Family Business: Part 2," sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Pupfish-Talk.asp Jeffrey R. Knott, Cal State Fullerton professor of geological sciences, will present "Why Are Pupfish in Death Valley?" on Feb. 14 as the first in a series of free lectures co-sponsored by Cal State Fullerton and the Fullerton Public Library. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:19:35 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Welebaethan.asp Cal State Fullerton's student history journal, the Welebaethan, has been named the best in the nation for the 25th consecutive year. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:44:34 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Online-Programs-Ranked.asp Two Cal State Fullerton online master's degree programs have been ranked in the inaugural "Top Online Education Programs." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/OLLI-Spring-Lectures.asp From the IRS to the Ottoman Empire and from twins to robotic surgery, Cal State Fullerton's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) explores these and other topics in a series of free, public programs, beginning in February. Presenters include Cal State Fullerton faculty members, as well as practicing physicians. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:01:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Titan-Tuesdays.asp To promote Titan Pride on campus, the Division of Student Affairs is inviting all faculty, staff, administrators and students to participate in Titan Tuesdays -- a universitywide initiative --formally launching with Saturday's (Feb. 4) homecoming activities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:57:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Brazil-initiative.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty members from across disciplines are delving into Brazilian research on myriad topics from haiku and history to ecology and kinesiology. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Commercial-Real-Estate.asp A panel of executives from Southern California commercial real estate companies will be sharing their insights on the past, present and future of industrial, apartment, office, retail and capital market sectors during a Feb. 9 program sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Real Estate and Land Use Institute. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:44:54 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/No-Regrets-Exhibit.asp Thirty-two full-time art faculty members will exhibit their most recent work in a new exhibit opening Jan. 28 in Cal State Fullerton's Begovich Gallery. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:31:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Garcia-Visit-to-Campus.asp Incoming Cal State Fullerton President Mildred García visits campus and greets campus community at Jan. 26 Academic Senate meeting. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:25:50 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/new-president.asp The California State University Board of Trustees today named Mildred García, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills, as president of California State University, Fullerton, effective after June 1. García, who is the first Latina president in the CSU system, has been CSUDH president since 2007. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:34:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/hagan-named-interim.asp Willie Hagan named Cal State Fullerton's interim president, to serve "until a permanent president is on campus." PA Publisher <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:13:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Joseph-Sherif.asp Joseph Sherif, professor of information systems and decision sciences at Cal State Fullerton, died Jan. 10 of complications from lung cancer. He was 73. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:14:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/dance-champs.asp Titans Dance Team Named Champions Three Years in a Row Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:12:24 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Young-Senators-Program.asp Area high school students learned about the value of a college education through a recently held meeting to launch the Cal State Fullerton/Sen. Lou Correa's Young Senators Pathway to College Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:40:14 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/genocide-talk.asp "Precluding Genocide, Countering Hate: Action-Oriented Idealism for the 21st Century" will be presented Jan. 28 at Cal State Fullerton. Open to the public, the free event is part of a new project that aims to fight hatred and genocide. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:12 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Segal-National-Geographic.asp Psychology Pofessor Nancy L. Segal Featured in National Geographic Cover Story on Twins Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:38:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Johns-Hopkins-Program.asp Cal State Fullerton scientists and mathematicians are hoping to inspire as they share their experiences and research with 100 middle and high school students and their parents Jan. 28 at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth family academic program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:10:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Gilman-Scholars-Named.asp Nine Cal State Fullerton students soon will be traveling to distant lands to experience different cultures while attending university with fellow students they would normally never have an opportunity to meet, thanks to the federal Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:14:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/CSU-approves-DNP.asp Cal State Fullerton School of Nursing On Track to Offer Doctorate of Nursing Program Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:13:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Fate-of-Aerospace-Talk.asp Gerald "Jerry" Blackburn, president of Aerospace Legacy Foundation, is featured speaker at the Feb. 9 Cal State Fullerton College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Breakfast. The event is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:20:47 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Peer-to-Peer-STEM-Program.asp A new peer-to-peer program helps students succeed in gateway courses to degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:59:37 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/basketball-homecoming.asp As Homecoming approaches Feb. 4, we bring you basketball stats to inform you about the Titan men's and women's teams. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:15:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Nixon-map.asp CSUF Alumnus Paul Carter Creates Map of 37th President's Southern California Roots Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:29:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/solar-power.asp Cal State Fullerton Celebrates Completion of Three Solar Systems Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:38:25 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/new-appointments.asp New Appointments, Titles and Responsibilities for Cal State Fullerton Veterans Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:16:39 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/DeMaio.asp Dennis DeMaio, a 38-year law enforcement veteran, has been named Cal State Fullerton's university chief of police. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:21:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Norma-Morris-retires.asp Long-time Cal State Fullerton staffer Norma Morris retires after more than four decades of service. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:27:02 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2012sp/Lipps-appointment.asp Scientist Jere H. Lipps to Lead Archeological, Paleontological Curation and Research Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:21:57 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/advocacy.asp Cal State Fullerton Advocacy Cards Help Stack the Deck for Higher Education Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:16:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Reassigned-Time-Awards.asp Seventy-one faculty members will be delving into a wide range of research and creative enterprises during the spring, thanks to Faculty Reassigned Time Awards for scholarly and creative activities announced by Academic Programs. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:36 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2012sp/year-in-review.asp Cal State Fullerton news in 2011 covered everything from the opening of the new Irvine Campus and Cooper Center to the launching of various Center for Oral and Public History projects and exciting programs promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:56:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2012sp/Bakken-book-talk.asp Gordon Morris Bakken Book Talk on history mining law executions cal state fullerton pride Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:53:39 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/politicoshonorgordon.asp Statements shared by federal, state and local office holders reflecting upon the impact of President Gordon's leadership. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:51:30 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/gordon-tribute-remarks.asp the text of Milton A. Gordon's remarks at his Presidential Tribute Gala, following the announcement of his planned retirement in 2012. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:18:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/January-Family-Business.asp Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council holds a Jan. 10 workshop, "How Siblings and Cousins Can Work Together in a Family Business." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:03 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Holiday-Card-Art.asp The wreath on the front door of El Dorado Ranch beckons visitors to come inside. That's due to the artistry of Cal State Fullerton art major Kaylin Warren, who depicted that scene on the cover of the university's 2011 holiday greeting card, beckoning recipients to look inside. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:19:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/NEH-grant.asp Cal State Fullerton's Center for Oral and Public History Garners $425,000 NEH Challenge Grant Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:17:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Bowser-Researches-Zaparo.asp Brenda J. Bowser, assistant professor of anthropology, is working to capture the linguistic and oral history of the Záparo of Ecuadorian Amazonia. She is working with three fluent speakers of the language -- all in their 90s and in fragile health -- and five semi-fluent speakers in their 80s. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:18:24 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Rivin-Talk-on-County-Geologic-History.asp A transcript of the recent talk by Meredith Rivin, associate curate of paleontology at the John D. Cooper Center for Archaeology and Paleontology, recently gave a talk on the center and its collections. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:01:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Cards-for-Troops.asp Administrators, students, staff and faculty members of Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development recently made 71 holiday cards for troops as part of the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:47:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Richard-Davis-Economy-Talk.asp Transcript of talk by Richard K. Davis, chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, who spoke at the 17th Annual Economic Forecast Conference presented by the Orange County Business Council and Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:51:50 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Monarrez-Honored.asp Geology graduate student Pedro M. Monarrez has won a Paleontological Society award for his research. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:45:17 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Honoring-Gordon.asp Campus and community members joined together to pay tribute to Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon for his more than 20 years of educational leadership. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:38:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/President-Gordon-legacy-video.asp tribute video about CSUF President Milton Gordon's legacy Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:24:54 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/giving.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff members love their university so much, they have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars over the decades. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:15:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Grants-Contracts-Awarded.asp Grants and contracts from both federal, state and local agencies are funding a wide range of programs and research endeavors. The awards to faculty and staff members fund programs encouraging advanced educational opportunities as well as studies into obesity, earthquake preparedness and water resources. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:14:12 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Sams-Club-Marketing-Plan.asp Three Cal State Fullerton business students are winners in a national marketing plan contest sponsored by Sam's Club Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:21:33 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/ROTC-commissioning.asp Four U.S. Army cadets in Cal State Fullerton's Reserve Officer Training Corps, who also are completing their college degrees, will be commissioned for duty as second lieutenants Dec. 16. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:50:22 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/McGarvey.asp President's Medallion honoree Bill McGarvey Jr. was all smiles when he celebrated his 90th birthday on campus recently, surrounded by family members and friends, including many university well-wishers. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:28:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/student-advocates.asp CSSA leaders and Cal State Fullerton students Aissa Canchola and Gregory Washington advocate for students nationwide Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:07:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/SCERP-Scholors-Honored.asp Student scholars in Cal State Fullerton's Southern California Ecosystems Research Program, funded by the National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in Biology Program, presented posters and garnered awards at the fall meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science in San Jose. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:12:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Turel-Addiction-Study.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty member studies addiction to technology and its affects in work situations. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:48:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/World-Stem-Cell-Summit.asp Students from Cal State Fullerton's Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program recently took part in the 2011 World Stem Cell Summit, thanks to the sponsorship of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:57:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Project-AIMS.asp U.S. Department of Education grant supports Project AIMS Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:45:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Victorian-Christmas.asp The Fullerton Arboretum celebrates the upcoming holidays with a "Victorian Christmas" Dec. 9-10. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:27:14 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/presidential-search-forum.asp During a lively open forum Oct. 21, students, staff, faculty, emeriti and alumni gathered in the Titan Student Union to help launch the process of selecting the university's next president. PA Publisher <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:53:41 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/STEM.asp Cal State Fullerton promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, myriad ways -- through special programs, initiatives, hands-on instruction and research. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:20:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/STEM-grants.asp Cal State Fullerton's drive to increase student interest in the STEM fields -- one of the university's initiatives -- is getting a boost from a new round of federal funding. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:16:49 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/High-Tech-Research-Experience.asp CSUF students are gaining real-world experience building and using a "supercomputer" in the lab of Kiran George, assistant professor of computer engineering. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:09:17 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Shepard-Personal-Story.asp CSUF faculty member recounts how as a reporter he used a confidential source. An excerpt from his recent book "Privileging the Press." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:29:55 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Privileging-the-Press.asp Jason Shepard, assistant professor of communications, discusses journalism's use of confidential sources -- the subject of his book "Privileging the Press." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:28:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/koegelbookpreface.asp An excerpt from the Preface of Music in German Immigrant Theater: New York City 1840-1940 Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:42:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/koegelbookexcerpt.asp John Koegel's "Music in German Immigrant Theater: New York City, 1840-1940 " tells, for the first time, the engrossing story of this previously unexplored aspect of the history of American musical theater. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:45:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Fostering-Trade-Summit.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center are hosting a Global Trade Summit -- a forum for business owners, buyers and service providers to meet and further global business transactions, particularly with China. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:05:36 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/earthquake-drill-study.asp Researcher Michele M. Wood Evaluates The 'Great ShakeOut' Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:05:41 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/saving-ethnic-studies-lecture.asp Chicano Studies Scholar Delivers Lecture Dec. 1 at CSUF Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:19:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/scenic-lab.asp ""The Wedding Singer" behind-the-scenes crew of students and staff mount the Theatre and Dance Department production slated for the Little Theatre in the Clayes Performing Arts Center on campus. The musical comedy opens Nov. 18. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:24:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Kaleidoscope-Institute.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Education hosts Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute, a five-day conference that celebrates and enhances the achievements of women of color in higher education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:38:05 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Economic-Development-Partnership.asp Are there enough economic and regional similarities among north Orange County cities for them to work together to encourage economic development in the area? Representatives of several cities, Cal State Fullerton, Edison and others are working to establish the North Orange County Economic Development Partnership. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:31:04 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/conditions-forum.asp "Family violence is a problem that affects everyone," said Michelle G. Berelowitz, director of Cal State Fullerton's Center for Community Collaboration. "Prevention and treatment require the effort of the entire community." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:27:34 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Gonzalez-obesity-research.asp Urban Planning Expert Researchers Policymaking Links to Fight Against Obesity Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:19:44 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Master-Plan-Discussion.asp Next year, Cal State Fullerton will seek approval from the California State University Board of Trustees for a revised campus master plan. But first, campus administrators wish to hear from members of the campus community. An all-campus presentation and discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in Room 130 of the Pollak Library. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:30:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/2011-Faculty-Appreciation.asp Cal State Fullerton recognized the many years faculty members have given in teaching and research during a special program held this month in the Titan Student Union. Among those recognized during the annual festivities were 12 faculty members who have served for more than 30 years of service. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:26:47 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/geography-conference.asp "All Points of the Compass," Cal State Fullerton's 15th annual geography conference, will feature lectures on globalization and retail development, among other geographic topics Nov. 18. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:20:44 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/race-to-nowhere.asp Cal State Fullerton Hosts Free Screenings of Documentary on Education Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:38:12 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/LaCour-Little-Research.asp Michael LaCour-Little, professor of finance and director of Cal State Fullerton's Real Estate and Land Use Institute, has been ranked 17th in a top 50 listing of prolific writers of real estate research in the July issue of the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:49:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Soto-Nickelodean-Internship.asp Cal State Fullerton art major Jonathan Soto, a finalist in this week's CSU Media Arts Festival, is spending the fall semester as a production intern at Nickelodean Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:17:02 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/veterans.asp Cal State Fullerton honors veterans myriad ways. As students, veterans are offered a number of services on campus. Annual ceremonies and special events also salute veterans on campus and in the community. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:40:17 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/SVA.asp SVA Helps Veterans Navigate CSUF and Succeed Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:33:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/veteran-scholars.asp Cal State Fullerton's Prestigious President's Scholars Program accepts its first veterans. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:53:37 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/support-service-members.asp Cal State Fullerton sponsors and supports a number of programs to help veterans on campus and in the community. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:23:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Weekend-Research.asp Orange County community college and high school students will participate in three days of research experiences Nov. 12-13 and 19 as part of Cal State Fullerton's Howard Hughes Medical Institute Weekend Research Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:19:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/collegetown-adds-mindmixer.asp CollegeTown adds MindMixer virtual town hall to solicit widest possible community input in planning process. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:46:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Owen-Meany.asp Faith and destiny are severely tested in Simon Bent's dramatic adaptation of John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany" playing in Cal State Fullerton's Young Theatre Nov. 11-Dec. 4. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:59:24 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/pumpkin-launch-results.asp Cal State Fullerton Fourth Annual Pumpkin Launch Attracts Thousands Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:04:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/conditions-of-children.asp As families throughout Orange County struggle economically, more children are qualifying for welfare services and free or reduced-price school lunches, and their reading scores are plummeting, according to the 17th annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:02:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/International-Trade-Talk.asp Cal State Fullerton economists Mira Farka and Adrian R. Fleissig will discuss the potential of exports for business growth and opportunity during a Nov. 17 Inland Empire International Trade Forecast Breakfast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:28:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/OC-Geologic-History-Talk.asp "The History of Life in Orange County: A Trip Through Time" will be presented Nov. 15 by Cal State Fullerton's Meredith Rivin, associate curator of paleontology at the John D. Cooper Center for Archaeology and Paleontology. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:23:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Volunteers-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton has recognized 10 individuals for giving of their time and talents in service to the university as this year's Volunteers of the Year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:20:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Teacher-Pathway-Partnership.asp A $500,000 state grant is funding a Cal State Fullerton program that encourages and helps former at-risk youth to seek careers in teaching. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:26:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/WorkAbility.asp For more than 13 years, Cal State Fullerton's Workability Program has offered students and alumni with physical or learning disabilities career advice and assistance in landing jobs. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:52:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Panetta-intern-blog.asp Student Intern Explores Washington, D.C. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:58:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Brent-Steinberg-Wins-Emmy.asp Cal State Fullerton alumnus Brent Steinberg recently won a a 2011 Emmy for "Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special." It was his first Emmy win and first nomination. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:02:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Latino-Male-Panel.asp Three Latino faculty members will share their experiences about their journey to attain doctorates, during a Latino Male Symposium Nov. 9 at Cal State Fullerton. The event is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:50:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Family-Business-Nov-15.asp Meridith Elliott Powell, founder of MotionFirst and author of "42 Rules to Turn Prospects Into Customers," will discuss eight must-have strategies for family-owned businesses to grow in a trust-and-value economy, during the Nov. 15 meeting of Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/European-Union-Talk.asp Ville Itälä, senior member of the European Parliament representing Finland, will give a free, public talk on the current European Union debt crisis and the future of the organization Nov. 3 at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:29:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Cawthra-book-q-a.asp Historian Benjamin Cawthra Writes Book on Jazz Greats As Seen Through Photos Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:09:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Cawthra-book-excerpt.asp Excerpts From Historian Benjamin Cawthra's First Book Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:07:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/2012-Economic-Forecast.asp Cal State Fullerton economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka reported that recovery would be long in coming at today's 2012 Economic Forecast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:01:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Ashley-DeLuca.asp Lake Forest resident Ashley DeLuca, president of Cal State Fullerton's student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, and her fellow members are creating a pumpkin launcher to compete in the Nov. 5 Pumpkin Launch on campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:11:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/2011-Pumpkin-Launch.asp Using handmade catapults, giant trebuchets and other, large creative devices, Cal State Fullerton engineering students and others will compete in the annual fall "Pumpkin Launch," a free, family-oriented event sponsored by CSUF's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Discovery Science Center and Future Scientists & Engineers of America. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:55:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/DNP-prep.asp he School of Nursing is ready to accept its first students in the doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program, which is set to start next fall. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:31:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/nursing-doctorate-prep.asp Cal State Fullerton School of Nursing Prepares for Student Infusion to Begin Next Fall Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/College-Prep-Fair.asp Cal State Fullerton's Division of Student Affairs, the California State University Chancellor's Office and six CSU additional campuses host a Nov. 5 college fair, "Journey to Success: How to Get to College Workshops for Asian American and Pacific Islander Families and Students." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:03:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Edwin-Black.asp Award-winning author and investigative reporter Edwin Black will discuss his books and research during a Nov. 1 presentation, "Petropolitics, Oil and the Middle East," sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Center for Leadership. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:48:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Marketing-Discussion-Nov.-4.asp Cal State Fullerton's Department of Marketing sponsors a Friday, Nov. 4, panel discussion about marketing to the 50+ consumer -- 40 percent of the American population. The discussion is open to the public free of charge. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:11:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/HEEF-thanks-Gordon.asp President Milton Gordon Thanks HEEF for Special Recognition Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:55:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/International-Education-Nov.1.asp Campus and community members are invited to attend a 10 a.m.-4 pm. Nov. 1 International Education Forum, a free, public showcase of the international activities and opportunities available to students, faculty and staff. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:34:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/ESPN-Recruiters-on-Campus.asp ESPN recruiters are coming to Cal State Fullerton to meet with students and recent CSUF graduates about the multimedia sports entertainment company's internship programs and entry-level job and career opportunities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:01:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Innovative-Capabilities-Talk.asp Community members interested in the "Innovative Capabilities of Boeing's Next-Generation Net-Enabled Systems" are invited to a Nov. 3 Technology Breakfast hosted by Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science and presented by ECS Affiliates. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:44:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Professor-for-a-Day.asp Nearly 50 business leaders from banking, accounting, management and retail are stepping into the role of "Professors for a Day" at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:16:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/dia-de-los-muertos.asp Cal State Fullerton students will celebrate Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 2 and 9 through special altar displays and contests, mariachi performances, Aztec dancing, face painting, sugar skull decorating, storytelling and Loteria games. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:31:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/city-managers-motivate.asp Public management and motivation is the topic of a Nov. 2 presentation by alumni Tom R. Hatch (B.A. political science '91, M.P.A. '95), Costa Mesa's chief executive officer, and Sean J. Joyce (B.A. political science '86, M.P.A. '93), Irvine's city manager. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:26:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Economic-Empowerment-Program.asp Eighth-graders from two area schools will be learning the importance and power of savings this fall, thanks to a Cal State Fullerton program that will double every $10 bill the students deposit each month into a college savings account -- every month for five years. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:50:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Apple-of-Gold-Award.asp Cal State Fullerton alumna Alumna Yamila Castro (B.A. Spanish '98, secondary education teaching credential '02, M.A. Spanish '06) is being awarded an Apple of Gold for Excellence in High School Teaching by the Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF). Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:33:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/lebowski-cycle-forkan-interview.asp Lebowski Cycle paintings mix art history, film and figurative paintingh Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:55:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/2012-Princeton-Review.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has been included in The Princeton Review's 2012 issue of "Best 294 Business Schools" released this month. This is the sixth consecutive year the college has been included. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:05:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/2011-Talent-Search.asp Underrepresented students from four Orange County high schools are getting help and guidance to graduate and advance to college, thanks not only to a federally supported outreach program offered at Cal State Fullerton, but also students who once were in their shoes. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:52:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/2011-Gear-Up.asp To increase access to higher education and prepare at-risk Anaheim students for college success,Cal State Fullerton has been awarded a six-year $5.82 million U.S. Department of Education grant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:56:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Potter-documentary.asp CSUF Donor Presents Documentary at Smithsonian Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:23:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Marni-Nixon.asp Legendary American soprano Marni Nixon, who gained fame for providing the singing voice of leading ladies of the day starring in the big box-office movie musicals "West Side Story," "My Fair Lady," and "The King and I," will be in residence at Cal State Fullerton Oct. 17-22, conducting master classes and coaching students individually. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:47:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Alcohol-Awareness-Week.asp Cal State Fullerton hosts its second annual Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 17-22 to increase awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse, and the importance of practicing legal and responsible use of alcohol. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:37:46 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Fall-Dance-Theatre.asp Student, faculty and guest artist choreographers explore themes of tribal passion, the cosmos, love and feminism through original works set to the music of Atomic Skunk, Philip Glass, the Beatles and Brian Wood during this year's Fall Dance Theatre, which opens Oct. 20. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:30:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Grant-Funds-Retention-of-Latino-Students.asp Cal State Fullerton has been selected to serve as a mentor institution in a two-year project focusing on the retention and graduation of Latino students. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:19:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/honoring-WWII-veterans.asp Event Honors Veterans, Families, Notable Latinos Nov. 5 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Domestic-Violence-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton Women's Center presents its 11th annual Domestic Violence Conference, "Media and Interpersonal Violence: Changing Social Norms," about how media and technology affect personal relationships. The free event is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Prader-Willi-research.asp Increasing Physical Activity is Goal of Latest Prader-Willi Study Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:44:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Strategic-Plan.asp President Milton A. Gordon has approved a campuswide, integrated strategic plan that outlines five themes -- academic excellence, student success, intellectual climate, human resources, technology and facilities, and capacity building -- for planning for the university's future. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:26:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Hall-of-Fame.asp Former players Bruce Bowen (basketball) Brent Mayne (baseball) and Susan Lewis-Newton (softball) a former coach, Lynn Rogers (gymnastics), and philanthropists Jerry and Merilyn Goodwin are inducted to CSUF Athletics Hall of Fame. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:10:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Titan-Tribute-HoF.asp Athletics Hall of Fame Inducts six. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:40:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/2011-Economic-Forecast.asp Economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka will present national, state and local economic outlook and forecasts, and discuss the growth of the clean technology and renewable energy industry, during the 17th annual Economic Forecast Conference sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Orange County Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:07:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/ProductCamp.asp Professionals involved in brand and product management and marketing in Southern California are expected to attend the Oct. 15 free, interactive ProductCamp SoCal at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:15:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Rast-in-DC.asp Raymond Rast Takes Part in National Discussion on Latino Landmarks Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:10:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Film-Festival.asp International Event Features Indigenous Culture, History Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:55:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Art-4-Health-V-Opens.asp Cal State Fullerton's Art 4 Health V "HeArt & Soul" exhibit in the Student Health and Counseling Center opens Oct. 12. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:16:18 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Grant-Funding-Announced.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff members have recently received grants to fund projects and programs ranging from obesity, waterborne and marine research to programs to enhance nursing and undergraduate education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:18:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Pierson-Fulbright-travel.asp Melinda Pierson, chair and professor of special education, writes about her Fulbright experience in Poland. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:30:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Presidential-Recognition.asp Cal State Fullerton has been honored with the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. It is the fourth time that the university has been so honored. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:19:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Bat-Night-at-Tucker-Wildlife-Sanctuary.asp The public is invited to attend "Bat Night" at Cal State Fullerton's Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Oct. 15. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:34:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/witchcraft-talk.asp Night at the museum witches lecture anthropology museum cal state fullerton Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:47:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/A-Top-University.asp CSUF Moves Up in Top Public Universities in the West Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:48:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Alumnus-Vargo-Leads-Master-Dance-Class.asp "Transylvania Mania" was the lesson last week when Cal State Fullerton alumnus Matthew J. Vargo, who was dance captain for the national touring production of the musical "Young Frankenstein," conducted two master classes for B.F.A. hopefuls at his alma mater. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:19:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Powering-Up-for-Online-Class-Success.asp Lynda Randall, professor of secondary education, and Elahe Amani, director of technology services for student affairs, have developed a program to help students be prepared -- with technology and study skills -- to be successful in online classes at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:14:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/bracero-film.asp Film Director To Discuss, Screen 'Harvest of Loneliness' Oct. 10 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:52:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Faculty-Staff-Library-Talks.asp A number of faculty and staff members will bring history and travel to far off countries to life during fall presentations at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:43:55 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/new-this-fall.asp New professors, the president's announcement about his plan to retie, and new course offerings are among the highlights that welcomed 36,156 students this fall semester. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:20:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/fall-news.asp News this fall cal state fullerton public affairs staff classes, professors housing 2011 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:44:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Preparing-the-Future-Generation.asp William E. Roberts and Richard L. Hartman of Benefit Concepts Inc. will discuss "Preparing the Future Generation for Inheriting the Business and Wealth" during the Oct. 12 meeting of Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:56:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Village-Voice-Editor-Speaks.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications Alumni Chapter and the Hispanic/Latino Alumni Chapter are hosting a presentation by alumnus Tony Ortega, editor in chief of The Village Voice, who will speak about the alternative newspaper and his career, as part of the university's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. The public is invited to attend. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:13:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/forkan-lebowski-brief.asp The Lebowski Cycle is a series of paintings and drawings exploring layered narratives, using masterpieces of European art and the 1998 Coen Brothers' film The Big Lebowski as a starting point Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:17:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Nikkei-History-Talk.asp Historian Arthur A. Hansen, emeritus professor of history at Cal State Fullerton, and Chizuko Judy Sugita DeQueiroz, who lived in an internment camp as a child, will deliver a free, public talk on "The World War II Experience of Orange County Nikkei in History and Memory." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:05:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Executive-Compensation-Conference.asp Key executive compensation issues of interest to CEOs, directors and other executives will be discussed Thursday, Oct. 6, at the second annual Executive Compensation Conference sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Forum for Corporate Directors. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:35:55 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Dead-Sea-Scroll-replica-on-Display.asp A replica of the Great Isaiah Scroll -- one of three complete scrolls from 900 documents that constitute the Dead Sea Scrolls -- will be on display Oct. 4 at Cal State Fullerton. In addition, Dead Sea Scroll experts will provide lectures on the subject. The exhibit and lectures are free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:18:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Eliza-Ramirez.asp Student Eliza Ramirez Wants to Help Abused Women, Wins Hearst/CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:47:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Abbott-book.asp Cindy Abbott Summits Mt. Everest, Writes Book Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:48:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Cinco-de-Mayo.asp David Hayes-Bautista, professor of medicine and director of UCLA's Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, will discuss the origins of "Cinco de Mayo -- an American Tradition." The Oct. 3 lecture is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:32:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Fall-2011-Gustavo-Lecture-Series.asp Cal State Fullerton's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department presents "Gustavo's Awesome Lecture Series!" beginning Sept. 29. The free, public lecture series will be presented throughout the fall semester at 6:30 p.m. in the Fullerton Public Library. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:48:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Earthquake-Watch-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty members David D. Bowman, Greg Childers and Binod Tiwari will present "Earthquake Watch 2011: Nuclear Power Plants in Earthquake Country" at the Sept. 27 Colleagues Colloquium, hosted by the university's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The event is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:41:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Math-Circle-Program.asp A new program to excite and motivate middle school and freshmen high school students about learning and excelling at math is being launched at Cal State Fullerton. The Mathematical Circle program offers four, free Saturday sessions beginning Sept. 24. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:20:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Michaels-Testifies-to-Subcommittee.asp Electrical energy expert and veteran economics professor Robert Michaels will be in Washington, D.C. Thursday, Sept. 22, to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water and Power. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:17:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/PreDoctoral-Scholars-Named.asp Six graduate students from Cal State Fullerton have been selected as Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars by the California State University. They are among 67 such scholars named statewide. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:46:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Constitution-Day.asp Cal State Fullerton is presenting a mock trial and panel discussion as part of Constitution Day celebrations on campus Sept. 20-21. The public is welcome and invited to the free events Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:18:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/SBDC-Announcement.asp The California State University, Fullerton-operated Orange County/Inland Empire Regional Small Business Development Center Network announces the upcoming release of its Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley Small Business Development centers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:17:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Tech-Advances-in-Public-Safety-Talk.asp Michael J. Bostic, director of customer advocacy for the Civil Communications Solutions Division of Raytheon Network Centric Systems, will present "Long-Term Evolution Advancing Capabilities in Policing" during the Sept. 22 Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Breakfast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:35:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/reaction.asp Campus, Community Reaction to news about President Gordon retirement Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:22:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/life-work.asp Cal State Fullerton President announces retirement plans and community responds. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:20:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Theatre-and-Dance-Productions-Announced.asp Cal State Fullerton kicks off its 2011-12 theatre and dance season Sept. 23 with plays and programs that run the gamat of drama, comedy, song and dance. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:53:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Gordon-Announces-Retirement.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon today announced his intention to step down as university president at the end of the 2011-12 academic year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:54:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Convocation.asp President Milton A. Gordon delivers convocation address Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:23:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/2011-Guardian-Scholars.asp This fall, a dozen young adults are working toward the dream of a college education with the support of Cal State Fullerton's Guardian Scholars Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:53:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/thinking-queer.asp Speaker Series Focus on Sexuality Thinking Queer Lectures Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:38:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/FitzGerald-Exhibit.asp A retrospective of Scott A. FitzGerald's work will be on display through Oct. 29 in the Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Library. An opening reception will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 10. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:31:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/2011-SEC-Financial-Reporting-Conference.asp Emerging tax issues and developments in the Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) are among the topics to be discussed Sept. 23 at the 10th annual SEC Financial Reporting Conference sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:25:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Spiek-Joins-Grand-Central.asp John D. Spiak joins Cal State Fullerton today, Sept. 6, as director and chief curator of the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, where graduate art majors live, learn and work. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:59:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011fall/Fousekis-book.asp Historian Natalie Fousekis' First Book Traces Women's Activism and Politics of Welfare Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:06:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Film-Lecture-Series.asp Screenwriters, producers and directors whose works have been enjoyed by audiences of all ages will be sharing their experiences as part of "Film as a Collaborative Art," a distinguished speaker series presented by the departments of Radio/TV/Film, Music and Art. The series, funded by a President's Mission and Goals grant, launches Friday, Sept. 9, with "Finding the Idea, Passion and Pitching" with Keir Pearson. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:01:55 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Technology-Day-2011.asp Information Technology hosts a daylong workshop on how faculty and staff members can use the latest in fechnology software, hardware and systems. Technology Day kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and programs continue until 4 p.m. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:43:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Entries-Sought-for-Art-Festival.asp The 21st annual CSU Media Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, on the Cal State Fullerton campus. The festival was established in 1991 to give talented students studying film, video and interactive media within the 23-campus California State University system an opportunity to present their work for critical review. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:00:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Philosopher-Discusses-Photography.asp As part of a Cal State Fullerton Philosophy Department speaker series, philosopher Dominic Lopes will deliver a free public lecture on art and photography titled "We're All Artists Now: Three Arts of Photography." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:20:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Communication-for-Better-Business.asp How to align vision and strategy while protecting relationships in a family business is the topic of the Sept. 20 program, "The Neuroscience of Conversation: Align Business Strategy-Build Family Relationships," sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:16:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/new-faculty.asp Cal State Fullerton welcomes 43 tenure-track professors, two librarians and eight full-time lecturers this year. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:34:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Parent-and-Student-Educational-Symposium.asp Pedro Noguera, the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University, will discuss how African American parents can prepare their children to pursue a college education, at the 15th annual Parent and Student Educational Symposium, "Why We Can't Wait," sponsored by the Council of African American Parents and held at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:17:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/International-Student-Orientation.asp More than 430 international students who are attending Cal State Fullerton this semester took part in a recent daylong orientation program held in the Titan Student Union. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:24:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/Lincoln-California-Lecture.asp Abraham Lincoln scholar and civil war expert Ronald D. Rietveld, Cal State Fullerton emeritus professor of history, will speak Sept. 7 on "Lincoln's California Ally: The Golden State and the Civil War." The free lecture is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:49:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011fall/OLLI-Fall-Lectures.asp Free, public programs and lectures related to a wide variety of topics -- including state redistricting, retirement and medical issues, elections, earthquakes and ethics in journalism -- are offered this fall by Cal State Fullerton's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:55:19 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011fall/Emigdio-Vasquez.asp Artist Emigdio Vasquez' Work on Display at Begovich Gallery Through Sept. 29 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:35:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Vitale-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton Geology graduate student Michelle Vitale has been awarded with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. She is one of 13 nationwide recipients of the award, which recognizes outstanding teaching assistants in geoscience education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:46:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/new-residence-halls.asp CSUF celebrates the opening of new residence halls. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:30:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/live-learn.asp Students and Two Professors Move Into New Housing Complex Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:28:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Howard-Hughes-Summer-Program.asp Six community collee students spend 10 weeks conducting research in a Cal State Fullerton laboratory, all part of a program that encourages underrepresented students to consider biomedical careers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:14:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Gastronome.asp New dining facility at Cal State Fullerton opens on campus Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:01:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Robitaille-Chair-Named.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has named Stephen P. D'Arcy, professor of finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as the first to be accorded the title Robitaille Chair in Risk and Insurance. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:01:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Fall-Semester-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton will welcome new and returning students to campus for the start of fall semester classes beginning Saturday, Aug. 20. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:19:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/McNair-Scholars.asp Ten Students Become Newest McNair Scholars, Begin Preparing for Graduate School Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:10:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Mexal.asp CSUF English Professor Stephen J. Mexal Rises to Scholarship's Defense Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:29:23 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Opera-Stars-Perform.asp Music alumni Deborah Voigt and Rodney Gilfry are sharing the stage this summer in a production of "Annie Get Your Gun" that has been dazzling audiences and critics alike at New York's annual Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:23:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-MHIRT-Summer-Program.asp This summer, 10 college students, including five from Cal State Fullerton, are donning research coats, gloves and goggles and conducting research in university labs far from home. The experience is broadening not only their scientific skills, but also their cultural knowledge. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:16:19 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/CSU-Incentive-Program.asp Four Cal State Fullerton graduates are returning to classrooms seeking doctoral degrees, thanks to the California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:38:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/2011-Mihaylo-Golf-Classic.asp Business leaders from throughout the county recently gathered for a day of golf action at the Aliso Viejo Country Club for the annual Mihaylo Golf Classic. Their participation in the Cal State Fullerton June fundraiser netted $72,000 for student scholarships and academic program support. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:54:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/2011-Presidents-Scholars.asp his month, a dozen of the region's best-and-brightest graduating high school seniors will enter Cal State Fullerton as President's Scholars -- the most prestigious status the university accords to incoming students. Joining them are three military veterans, who have shown they have the right stuff academically. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:48:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Stem-Cell-Research.asp Cal State Fullerton undergraduates are gaining hands-on knowledge -- by conducting stem cell research. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:14:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Emergency-Excercise-Conducted.asp The sounds of gunfire were fake but the intent of the July 29 Cal State Fullerton exercise was serious, as university personnel practiced how they would respond in the event of a shooter roaming the campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:09:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Spring-2012-Applications-Being-Accepted.asp Students completing their sophomore year of college study at a community college are eligible to apply for transfer to Cal State Fullerton for the spring 2012 semester. The filing period opened Aug. 1. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:15:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Tomato-Tasting-Salsa-Contest.asp The Fullerton Arboretum will host its annual Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin' Summer Salsa Contest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:41:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Cuajungco-Studies-Protein-Relationship-to-Mucolipidosis.asp Math Cuajungco, Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of biological science, and three students are studying a protein that could potentially help people with Mucolipidosis type IV. The study is funded by a three-year federal grant. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:39:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Math-Enrichment-Program-for-Teachers.asp Area teachers have been going back into Cal State Fullerton classrooms this summer to become leaders and better educators as part of the Collaboration for Leadership and Improvement in Math Education (CLIME), a California Department of Education-funded program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:31:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Kamel-Named-Panetta-Intern.asp CSUF student Jacqueline M. Kamel will take part in the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:46:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-MARC-Scholars.asp Cal State Fullerton students are gaining skills and assistance that will help them successfully complete a doctoral degrees and enter careers in research fields. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:53:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Faculty-Promotions-Announced.asp Cal State Fullerton's Office of Faculty Affairs and Records has announced the tenure and/or promotion of 51 faculty members. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:43:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Project-MISS-Builds-Success.asp Step inside a Project MISS classroom and visitors quickly notice that it's a roomful of girls. Even the instructors and tutors are all female. It's no mistake. Project Mathematics Intensive Summer Session is designed to give young girls mentors, as well as the support and skills to become accomplished in mathematics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:35:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-Engineering-Innovations.asp Twenty Orange County high school students are learning more about engineering and future career opportunities during a summer program at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:03:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Emergency-Drill-July-29.asp Cal State Fullerton's University Police will conduct an active shooter/bombing exercise Friday, July 29, to test campus readiness and crisis response. Local and county fire and police responders will join the exercise, while members of the campus community will take part in a shelter-in-place drill. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:43:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2002-In-Memoriam-William-B-Langsdorf.asp The 2002 article on the death of William B. Langsdorf, Cal State Fullerton's founding president. His widow, Eileen D. Johnson Langsdorf, died June 7 at the age of 91. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:45:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Padilla-Conducts-Research-in-Korea.asp Cinthia Padilla, a senior physics major at Cal State Fullerton, is spending 10 weeks at Seoul National University, analyzing data related to gravitational-wave detection. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:40:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Department-Ranked-For-Faculty-Scholarship.asp The Communication Institute for Online Scholarship recently rated the Cal State Fullerton's Human Communication Department a "Top Ten" for research in one or more areas of disciplinary research. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:18:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-Diverse-Issues-Ranking.asp Cal State Fullerton was ranked ninth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students in Diverse Issues in Higher Education's annual ranking of colleges and universities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:16:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/artistic-endeavors.asp Cal State Fullerton's exhibitions on display feature landmark court cases, civil rights, history and art Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:23:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/roots-of-equality.asp Civil War to Civil Rights Exhibit on Display at Fullerton Arboretum Through Nob. 13 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:48:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Class-Action-Exhibit.asp Exhibit Features Struggle for School Desegregation in California Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:39:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Segal-book.asp Nancy Segal's latest book, Someone Else's Twin, focuses on Canary Islands twins separated at birth Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:27:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Fullerton-Arboretum-Scholarship-Recipients.asp The Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum recently awarded three scholarships to Cal State Fullerton students to support their study into history and science. Fullerton residents Emily Nguyen and Scott Thompson and Miguel Macias of Anaheim were honored in late May. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:39:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Grant-Roundup.asp External funding is supporting a wide range of research endeavors at Cal State Fullerton -- from program development, analyses and forecasts to research in atmospherics and neurological disorders. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:29:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/New-Campus-Signs.asp Cal State Fullerton begins installation of new entrance and directional signs. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:21:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/DC-interns.asp Grad student gets up close lesson on Mediterranean politics through DC internship Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:32:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/King-Discusses-Changes-Seen-Over-Career.asp Cal State Fullerton Police Chief Judi King reflects on changes she has seen during her more than 30 year career in law enforcement, including 12 on campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:55:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-Gear-Up-University.asp This summer, 181 students from Anaheim, Katella and Loara high schools got a firsthand experience of what it is like to be a college student through Cal State Fullerton's "GEAR UP University" program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:53:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Summer-Bridge-Program.asp Through Cal State Fullerton's Bridge Program, incoming freshmen are getting a sneak peak at what living and learning on campus will be like this fall. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:52:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Student-Group-Receives-National-Recognition.asp Cal State Fullerton's Green Campus Program was awarded a Best Practices in Student Energy Efficiency Award in the Student Energy Efficiency Program category at the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:50:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Solar-Panels-Being-Installed.asp Workmen are busy this summer moving pallets of solar panels onto rooftops and installing a new solar system that will eventually generate up to 7-8 percent of the electrical power used daily at Cal State Fullerton.. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:28:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Developing-Math-Confidence-With-Project-Miss.asp During the month of July, 204 young girls from high schools and junior high schools in Orange County and surrounding areas will participate in Cal State Fullerton's Project MISS. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:07:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Faculty-Take-Leaves-to-Research-and-Write.asp Forty-three Cal State Fullerton faculty members will be taking sabbaticals and leaves for projects ranging from research and writing books to creating artwork and furthering technical skills. Among the leaves approved by President Milton A. Gordon, were four yearlong leaves. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:11:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Midsummer-Night-in-the-Garden.asp The Fullerton Arboretum hosts its annual fundraiser, "Midsummer Night in the Garden" July 16 on the Orchard Lawn. This year's theme is "Flavors of California," where guests can enjoy the cool evening air while they dine al fresco. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:00:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/awards.asp Outstanding members of CSUF's faculty and staff are recognized for their extraordinary service to the university. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:18:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Roman-Hernandez.asp Outstanding Staffer Roman Hernandez Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:17:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Wirawan-Harjono.asp Outstanding Staffer Wirawan Harjono Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:17:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Robert-Pierce.asp Outstanding Staffer Robert Pierce Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:16:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/outstanding-staff.asp Three CSUF staff members win outstanding staff awards Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:14:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Dean-Shari-McMahan.asp Shari McMahan Named Dean of College of Health and Human Development Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:07:06 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Loverude-Catalyst.asp Loverude named new director of CSUF Catalyst Center Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:37:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Staff-Earn-Degrees.asp The campus community honored 16 staff members June 3 for completing university degrees during the 2010-11 academic year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:33:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/summer-lectures.asp Free summer lecture series offered at CSUF Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:21:46 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/new-earth-science-degree.asp New Earth Science Degree Offered This Fall Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:06:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/2011-Staff-Years-of-Service.asp President Milton A. Gordon joined his top administrators in giving praise to the university's staff members during the June 3 Staff Recognition and Appreciation Day festivities in Portola Pavilion of the Titan Student Union. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:50:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/free-summer-lectures.asp CSUF professors offer free lectures as part of series at Fullerton Public Library Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:12:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/Faculty-Staff-Retire.asp President Milton A. Gordon and campus administrators recognized faculty and staff members during a special May retirement dinner at El Dorado Ranch. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:10:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Justin-Myrick.asp Anthopology graduate Justin Myrick earns M.A., heads to UCLA Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:43:14 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/commencement.asp Nearly 10,000 students took part in Cal State Fullerton's commencement ceremonies in May. This spotlight features graduate stories, photos, slideshows and videos. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:49:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/graduate-success.asp Thousands graduate from CSUF in 2011 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:47:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Schwenkbeck-Preciado-Kenworthy.asp Schwenkbeck, Preciado, Kenworthy Receive Awards Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:37:18 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Rhodes-Muyunda.asp Fulbright Scholar Rhodes Muyunda Earns CSUF Master's Degree Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:35:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Presidents-Scholars-graduate.asp 18 President's scholars graduate Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:33:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Pam-Korsuwandee.asp Pam Korsuwandee Earns Bachelor's Degree in Communications Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:32:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/McNair-Scholars-graduate.asp Class of 2011 McNair Scholars Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:31:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/McCarthy-winners.asp Two graduates win Miled D. McCarthy Award 2011 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:30:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Guardian-Scholars-graduate.asp Guadian Scholars Graduate Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:29:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Goodhue-McWilliams-Winners.asp Future Doctors Honored with Goodhue-McWilliams Award Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:29:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Florian-Zitzelsberger.asp Computer Scientist Florian Zitzelsberger Lands Dream Job Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:27:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/edd-grads.asp edd graduates college of education Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:25:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Florence-Huang.asp OLLI award 2011 winner: Florence Huang Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:26:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Drew-Sullivan.asp Graduate Drew Sullivan Makes Music Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:24:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/business-graduates.asp Business graduate Earns job opportunity Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:23:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Cristian-Correa.asp Cristian Correa, Project MISS Alumna, Graduates from CSUF Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:24:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Beena-Ajmera.asp Engineering graduate wins NSF award Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:22:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Aline-Gregorio.asp Aline Gregorio Wins Giles Brown Thesis Award Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:22:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Alumni-Awardees.asp 2011 Alumni Award Winners: Randolph Hubach and Juliana Hernandez Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:21:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Ale-Alvarado.asp Alejandra Alvarado Earns Degree, Top Cadet Honors Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:19:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011su/Austin-Nation.asp Austin Nation Completes Nursing Graduate Degree Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:31:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/CSUF-Leader-in-Price-Quality-Accessibility.asp The Washington, D.C., based Education Trust completed the first-ever analysis of federal net-price data (drawn from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and discovered that Cal State Fullerton is a national leader in price, quality and accessibility and one of only five of the nation's nearly 1,200 four-year colleges and universities doing a good job of serving low-income students. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:25:46 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011su/obesity-fight.asp Health care providers, elected officials and business, education and community leaders gathered on campus May 26 to identify the best practices in promoting healthy living and to kick off a campaign aimed at reducing obesity in Orange County at the "Making Connections: Move More, Eat Healthy OC Summit." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:50:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011su/Summer-School-for-Nonprofits.asp Grant writing, promotion, financial reporting and analysis and capital campaigns will be among the topics addressed at Cal State Fullerton's sixth annual Summer School for Nonprofits July 11-15. Attendees may select to attend one day or the entire week. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:06:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Bedell-Elected-Senate-Chair.asp John W. "Jack" Bedell, professor of sociology, has reached a milestone that no one else at Cal State Fullerton has achieved. The Fullerton resident has been elected Academic Senate chair for the sixth time in his 40-year career teaching sociology. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 31 May 2011 16:29:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Grads-Take-Part-in-Tim-Burton-Retrospective.asp Class of 2011 master of fine arts-sculpture grads David Brokaw and Preston Daniels will be among those attending Saturday's preview party for the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) exhibit of "Tim Burton," a retrospective opening May 29. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 May 2011 16:32:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Hewitt-Honored-for-Faculty-Leadership.asp A. Scott Hewitt, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and a former chair of the university's Academic Senate, was honored May 19 with Cal State Fullerton's Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 27 May 2011 09:48:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Gordon-in-Sacramento.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon joined CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed and other education, business and community leaders on Tuesday, May 24, in Sacramento to meet with legislators and the governor in opposition to further budget cuts to the CSU. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 26 May 2011 09:45:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Terri-Snyder-Award.asp Terri Snyder wins award for suicide and slavery journal article Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 May 2011 18:14:15 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Rietveld-Lecture.asp Abraham Lincoln scholar Ronald D. Rietveld, emeritus professor of history, spoke on "Lincoln and the Secession -- Crisis and the Beginning of War" as this year's Rietveld Lecture April 14. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 25 May 2011 17:38:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Engineering-Summer-Program.asp Registration remains open for Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science summer program for high school students interested in learning more about becoming engineers. Engineering Innovation, a four-week program offered in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, will be offered July 5-29. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 May 2011 14:48:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Summer-Youth-Camps.asp Cal State Fullerton's University Extended Education, Titan Recreation and Fullerton Arboretum offer multiple alternatives to a summer spent watching television or playing computer games. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 24 May 2011 12:39:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/First-Master-of-Biotechnology-Graduates.asp With the goal of becoming leaders in the biotech industry, six students will be the first to graduate with a master of biotechnology degree from Cal State Fullerton. Even before donning caps and gowns Sunday, all but one have landed jobs as a direct result of their enrollment in the university's Program for Applied Biotechnology Studies (PABS). Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Sat, 21 May 2011 13:02:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/trio-win-presidential-awards.asp Trio win President's Associates awards Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/OSHER-award-winner.asp OSHER LIfelong Learning Award Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 22:03:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Alumni-Association-Awards.asp Two scholars on different career paths share the same passion to help others. Julianna Hernandez and Randolph Hubach have been honored for their passion with Cal State Fullerton's Alumni Association Outstanding Student Awards. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 18:21:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Cooper-Center.asp University scientists are involved in the curation and preservation of Orange County's vast archaeological and paleontological collection, portions of which date back 60 million years. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 17:59:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/cooper-center-research.asp Cooper Center Opens for Research Opportunities and Curation Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 17:50:35 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Miles-McCarthy-Award.asp Lauren Park of Diamond Bar and Dickie Duy Nguyen of Santa Ana are this year's recipients of the Miles D. McCarthy Health Professions Award, one of the top student achievement awards presented each year to graduating students from Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 17:47:18 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Graduating-Guardian-Scholars.asp Seven former foster youth will realize their higher education goals as they earn bachelor's degrees this month from Cal State Fullerton. These soon-to-be graduates are Guardian Scholars, part of an innovative and successful program started at the university in 1998 to help emancipated foster youth attain a college education, pursue careers and lead productive adult lives. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 10:30:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Ajmera-Graduates.asp Cal State Fullerton student Beena Ajmera will miss one of her commencement ceremonies this weekend. While her cap-and-gown-robed classmates are receiving their diplomas, the double major in engineering and mathematics will be flying to Hong Kong to present a paper at the 14th Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 19 May 2011 08:52:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/graduating-McNair-scholars.asp McNair Scholars complete undergraduate degrees, prepare for graduate studies Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 18 May 2011 22:50:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Nation-wins-understanding-award.asp Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 18 May 2011 21:23:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Goodhue-McWilliams-Award-Winners.asp Sonia Kumar and Jacqulyne Sylvia will be graduating this weekend but Friday they will be honored as co-recipients of Cal State Fullerton's Kenneth L. Goodhue-McWilliams Award for outstanding community service in the health professions. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 18 May 2011 16:20:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Obesity-Summit.asp Defeating obesity is the aim of the May 26 "Making Connections: Move More, Eat Healthy OC Summit" at Cal State Fullerton. The program will feature presentations by health care providers, elected officials, and business, education and community leaders. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 18 May 2011 10:47:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Haider-Wins-Research-Contest.asp Jon Haider of Upland, a civil engineering major graduating this month at Cal State Fullerton, won first place in the Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science category at the 25th annual California State University Student Research Competition. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 May 2011 17:21:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Three-MARC-Scholars-Graduate.asp Three soon-to-be psychology graduates will be heading back to school -- toward a future as biomedical researchers -- thanks to the support and assistance of Cal State Fullerton's Minority Access to Research Careers Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 May 2011 15:51:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/ROTC-Commissioning.asp Twenty-one U.S. Army cadets in Cal State Fullerton's Reserve Officer Training Corps will be commissioned for duty as second lieutenants Friday, May 20. Once commissioned, most of the soon-to-be new officers will undergo up to a year of officer training, then report to their respective duty stations in the United States or abroad. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 May 2011 11:01:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Business-Veteran-Wins-Barnes-Award.asp Mabel Kung, Cal State Fullerton professor of Information systems and decision sciences, is this year's recipient of the Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 17 May 2011 08:35:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/2011-Commencement-Ceremonies.asp More than 10,000 grads and candidates for graduation are eligible to participate in Cal State Fullerton's May 21-22 commencement ceremonies. Attendees are expected to number more than 50,000 family members and friends during the weekend festivities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 16 May 2011 17:38:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/First-Class-EdDs-Community-College-Leadership.asp Twelve educators from across Orange County and the region will be the first to complete Cal State Fullerton's doctorate in education program with a concentration in community college leadership. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 13 May 2011 15:26:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/President-of-WD-to-Speak.asp Gary Ridge, president of the WD-40 Co. and co-author of "Helping People Win at Work," will share his secrets for a successful business by not only hiring the right people, but implementing a performance review system that enables everyone to win, at the May 17 Family Business Council program, which is sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 12 May 2011 16:54:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Business-Veteran-Wins-Barnes-Award.asp Mabel Kung, Cal State Fullerton professor of Information systems and decision sciences, is this year's recipient of the Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 12 May 2011 16:00:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Levine-Receives-National-Educator-Award.asp Joan Levine, a Cal State Fullerton lecturer in special education who has faced learning disabilities of her own, has been honored with the 2011 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year Award by the Learning Disabilities Association of America. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 12 May 2011 12:33:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Grants-Support-Regional-Development-Centers.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has been awarded more than $4.2 million in state and federal funding in support of the Small Business Administration regional small-business development network for Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:22:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/2011-Graduating-Presidents-Scholars.asp Eighteen members of the President's Scholars program at Cal State Fullerton will be among those taking part in this month's commencement ceremonies. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 11 May 2011 10:41:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/First-in-State-for-Degrees-to-Hispanics.asp Cal State Fullerton remains first in California and fifth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students, as reported in Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education's "Top 100." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 10 May 2011 12:02:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Bonsangue-Named-2010-11-Outstanding-Professor.asp Martin Bonsangue, professor of mathematics at Cal State Fullerton and a longtime champion of developing better mathematics teaching skills for elementary, middle school and high school teachers, is the recipient of this year's Outstanding Professor Award, the highest faculty honor bestowed by the university. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:41:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Adelante-Program-Announced.asp Officials of Santa Ana College and the Santa Ana Unified School District join forces today with California State University, Fullerton to create Santa Ana Adelante!, an innovative program to see a college diploma in every Santa Ana home by 2020. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 06 May 2011 15:20:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/phurepecha.asp Phurepecha exhibits opens at Cal State Fullerton Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 17:26:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Center-for-Sport-Performance-Opens.asp Cal State Fullerton will introduce its new Center for Sport Performance May 10 with an open house. The public is invited to the free event, which includes lunch and a presentation by the center's director. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 12:42:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Golf-for-Hispanic-Student-Scholarships.asp Another 80 students will receive scholarships, thanks to Cal State Fullerton's annual Hispanic Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year's tournament, held April 22 at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, raised $108,000 -- a record sum. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 12:05:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Celebrate-Life-May-7.asp Holistic health seminars will highlight Cal State Fullerton's May 7 "Celebrate Life" event. The free event is being held in observance of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. The public is welcome. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 11:10:13 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Foster-Care-Forum.asp Cal State Fullerton's Guardian Scholars Program and Department of Social Work present a Saturday, May 7, community forum on improving America's foster care system. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 10:28:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/visionaries.asp 2011 Vision & Visionaries Honorees Feted by Cal State Fullerton Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 10:27:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/visionaries-gala.asp Eight awarded Vivion & Visionaries Awards Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 05 May 2011 10:26:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/American-Studies-Association-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty and students are among the speakers at this year's California American Studies Association meeting, "California in the World, the World in California," May 6-7 at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 May 2011 15:12:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Math-Workshops-Feature-Uzbekistan-Faculty.asp Faculty members from Urgench State University and Navoi State Pedagogical Institute in Uzkekistan will be leading May 4-6 workshops hosted by Cal State Fullerton Math Department. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 May 2011 14:01:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Consulting-Team-Wins-National-Case-Contest.asp What was the 'best case' for five enterprising business students soon to be out in the workforce? For five 2010 MBA graduates, it was one they wrote last spring. Their effort won this year's first-place honors in the Small Business Institute Project of the Year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 May 2011 13:39:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Special-Commencement-Events.asp As Cal State Fullerton students put the finishing touches on spring semester projects and prepare for finals, the university kicks off the commencement season with a series of special events in recognition of those completing their degrees and credentials. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 May 2011 10:21:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Effective-Mentoring-Talk.asp Cal State Fullerton alumnus Richard M. Ramirez (B.A. sociology '71, M.A. sociology '74), a retired Fullerton College administrator and counselor, will deliver a Friday, May 6, talk on how to be an effective mentor for college students and faculty members. His presentation at Cal State Fullerton is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 03 May 2011 09:19:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/LGBT-Lecture-Series.asp Discussions on bullies and sexual orientation will take place May 2 and 10 at Cal State Fullerton as part of a speaker series on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:19:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/2011-Autism-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton's sixth annual autism conference, "Autism, Inclusion and Evidence-Based Practice," Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, will feature experts in autism spectrum disorders, a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social communication and behavioral challenges in children. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:46:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Fair-Housing-Discussion.asp All they wanted was to live in a home or apartment in Orange County. But during the Cold War era, the 1950s, many minorities found that an impossible dream. On May 4, campus and community members are invited to attend a Fullerton Arboretum presentation in which those who fought for fair housing will speak about the battle. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:40:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/CSUF-Special-Games-Kathleen-Faley-Memorial.asp More than 2,500 special athletes will compete in the Friday, May 6, CSUF Special Games-Kathleen E. Faley Memorial on the athletic fields north of Cal State Fullerton's Titan Gym. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:14:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Gordon-Honored-by-Alma-Mater.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon has been recognized for his more than 40 years in education by the institution that awarded him a doctorate in education, the Illinois Institute of Technology. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:28:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Art-Miles-Mural-Talk.asp Joanne Tawfilis, a retired United Nations executive, will discuss her global Art Miles Mural Project, which supports the United Nations' mandate for a decade of peace and nonviolence among the children of the world, Thursday, April 28, at Cal State Fullerton's Irvine Campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:39:46 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Irvine-Campus-Open-House.asp The Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus' relocation to its new address, near the Irvine Spectrum, is being celebratedApril 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, reception and open house for the community. Visitors will be invited to tour the facilities. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:28:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/2011-Vision-Visionaries.asp Cal State Fullerton wil honor and recognize eight outstanding individuals as distinguished and honorary alumni at the 18th annual Vision & Visionaries gala Saturday, April 30, at the Anaheim Marriott. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:53:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/2011-Mission-Goals-Initiative-Funding.asp CSUF President Milton A. Gordon recently awarded more than $600,000 in Mission and Goals initiative funding for the 2010-11 academic year. This year continues the theme of supporting or enhancing the university's ability to obtain external funds that support research, creative activities and other university programs with particular focus on innovation. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:06:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Gottfried-study-results.asp Young students who excel in math have higher chances of completing college degrees Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:54:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/civil-rights-exhibit.asp Civil Rights Exbit opens at Fullerton Arboretum Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:41:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Joint-Statement-on-Public-Education.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon joined with students today in signing a statement in defense of public education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:11:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Wind-Symphony-Concert-May-6.asp The University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Mitchell Fennell, will perform the premier of William Kraft's "Concerto No. 1 for Timani and Wind Symphony" during its 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, concert in the Meng Concert Hall of the Clayes Performing Arts Center. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:14:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Tiwari-in-Japan.asp Cal State Fullerton's Binod Tiwari is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers' earthquake/tsunami post-disaster assessment team. He leaves for Tokyo Friday, April 22. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:24:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/CommWeek-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications will host the 33rd annual CommWeek, a universitywide, educational conference that explores the field of communications beginning Monday, April 25. The weeklong conference will feature special events, film screenings, speakers and presentations from industry professionals designed to help students learn and network. Students and the public are invited to attend these sessions. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:33:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Sum-Success.asp How Cal State Fullerton, it's professors and alumni advance mathematics Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:23:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Gordon-Signs-Sustainability-Agreements.asp President Milton A. Gordon has joined university presidents around the world in signing the Talloires Declaration, a statement of commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. He also signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, a framework to implement comprehensive plans in pursuit of climate neutrality. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:49:45 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Cal-method.asp Alumnus Sam Calavitta Teaches Math Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:37:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/MSW-accredited.asp MSW program Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:54:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Poetry-Reading-April-28.asp In celebration of National Poetry Month, National Library Week and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Cal State Fullerton is hosting readings by poets Karen An-hwei Lee and Traci Kato-Kiriyama. The free event, "Mending the World: Poetry, Activism and Healing," is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:44:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Fighting-Drug-Resistant-Bacteria.asp Research in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria is the subject of "Antibiotics: The Struggle to Save the Miracle" presented April 21 at Cal State Fullerton's Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colleagues Colloquium. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/STEM-Career-Days.asp Cal State Fullerton alumni, including the entrepreneur whose name adorns his alma mater's Dan Black Hall, plus other local professionals will be meeting with students April 19-20 about "Exploring Careers in Science and Math," presented by the university's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:37:19 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Students-Gain-Real-World-Experience.asp this semester, 39 Cal State Fullerton communications-advertising majors are being challenged to use the lessons they have learned in a real-world promotion. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:40:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Iranian-Art-in-Pollak-Library.asp Opening Thursday, April 21, and continuing through Saturday, May 7, is "Persian Calligraphy and Miniatures," a traveling exhibit that has been shown in several countries, as well as the United States. The exhibit is being shown in the Atrium Gallery of Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:13:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Science-of-Family-Business.asp "The Science of Family Business" -- how the latest research could help strengthen these companies -- will be discussed April 20 by Thomas Schwarz, holder of the Rick Muth Family Chair in Family Business at Cal State Fullerton. The Family Business Council program is sponsored by the university's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:11:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Big-West-Academic-Recognition.asp Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara shared team honors with four recipients each on the 22-member 2010-11 Big West Academic All-Conference teams released Wednesday for the winter sports of men's and women's basketball. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:45:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Distracted-Driving-Awareness-Month.asp Drivers who use hand-held cell phones or send text messages are the focus of stepped-up law enforcement activities this month. Cal State Fullerton's University Police are participating with other law enforcement agencies in Distracted Diving Awareness Month. Throughout April in Orange County, more than 225 local law enforcement agencies, plus 103 CHP area commands are conducting "zero tolerance" enforcement mobilizations as part of the effort. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:27:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/MIdyear-Economic-Forecast.asp Economists Anil Puri, co-director of Cal State Fullerton's Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies, and Mira Farka, assistant professor of economics, will discuss employment, housing, retail sales, exports/imports and investments at the April 20 Midyear Economic Forecast. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:44:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Earth-Week-2011.asp Expos on alternative energy, transportation, and organic and sustainable food, plus native landscape design workshops, art shows, panel presentations and films are offered during Earth Week 2011 at Cal State Fullerton. All events are open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:47:46 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Social-Justice-Summit-April-16.asp Social issues ranging from human rights to social justice will be among the topics of discussion April 16 during Cal State Fullerton's seventh annual Social Justice Summit. "If Not Me, Then Who?" is the theme of this year's free, public event. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:58:27 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Global-Crises-Discussion.asp Cal State Fullerton's Office of International Education & Exchange is presenting a panel discussion on global crises. The free, public event will include information on relief efforts and emergency preparedness. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:59:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Philosophy-Symposium-on-Disagreement.asp The 41st annual Cal State Fullerton Philosophy Symposium focuses on "Disagreement in Ethics and Epistemology." The two-day event is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:23:12 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Lighting-Retrofit.asp Cal State Fullerton will soon begin an 18-month project to replace light bulbs, fixtures and lighting controls for energy efficiency and savings. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:30:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Ronald-Rietveld-Talk.asp Ronald D. Rietveld, who became famous at age 14 when he found a lost picture of Abraham Lincoln lying in his coffin, will deliver the free, public lecture, "Lincoln and the Secession -- Crisis and the Beginning of War," at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Portola Pavilion of Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:13:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Green-Scene-2011.asp The Fullerton Arboretum's 37th annual Green Scene Plant and Garden Show takes place April 16-17. This year's event will feature not only exhibitors, classes and speakers but also special celebrations focusing on Earth and California Native Plant weeks. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:40:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Welcome-to-Cal-State-Fullerton-Day.asp High school seniors, community college students and their families are invited to explore the educational opportunities of university life Saturday, April 16, during Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:19:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Graduate-Forum-Diversity.asp Diversity was the focus of this year's Graduate Forum. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:50:36 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/graduate-forum.asp Second Graduate Forum Addresses Benefits of Diverse Education Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:45:06 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/new-mentor-program.asp Mentor program Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:41:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Hansen-Lecture-on-Crimes-Against-Humanity.asp Stephen D. Smith, executive director of USC's Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, will deliver the third Arthur A. Hansen Lecture at Cal State Fullerton, titled "Auschwitz 2045: What Will Become of the Holocaust?" Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:55:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Honoring-Emma-Holmes.asp Cal State Fullerton's College of Education will dedicate its dean's suite and establish an endowed scholarship and faculty fellowship -- all in recognition of Emma E. Holmes, emerita professor of education and child development. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:00:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Commencement-Speakers-Dugan-Lasorda.asp Regina E. Dugan, director of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda will be keynote speakers for Cal State Fullerton's 2011 Commencement ceremonies May 21 and 22. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:11:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Border-Inspections-Exhibit.asp Bilingual and bicultural issues affecting young people in the United States are the focus of an exhibit on display through May 20 in Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:26:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Gender-Research-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton's Women's Studies Program is hosting its annual Gender Research Conference April 7. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:30:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Solar-Power-Project-Begins.asp Cal State Fullerton officials will soon be wishing for long, sunny days -- because those rays of sunshine will become power for the 236-acre campus. Later this spring, campus and community members will begin noticing construction workers on the rWorkmen will soon be placing solar panels on the rooftops of three Cal State Fullerton buildings that will eventually supply 7-8 percent of the electrical power that the university uses daily -- about one megawatt of power. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:28:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Insurance-Panel-Discussion.asp A panel of insurance industry executives will take a critical look at the future of insurance, including key trends and challenges, Tuesday, April 19, at the 2011 "Insuring the Children Forum: Shaping the Future" sponsored by the Center for Insurance Studies and the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:42:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Hazel-Miller-Croy-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton's Reading Department dedicates its Reading Center in honor of the late Hazel Miller Croy, emerita professor of education and founder of the university's reading education program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Bell-Scandal-Discussed.asp In their reports on the 2.5-square-mile city of Bell, Los Angeles Times reporters Jeff Gottlieb and Ruben Vives revealed that city officials had allegedly bilked its residents of millions of dollars while paying themselves some of the highest salaries in the nation. How they broke the story was the subject of a special March 15 lecture by Gottlieb in Raphael J. Sonenshein's Urban Politics class at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:50:59 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Leadership-Conference-on-Workplace-Stress.asp Cal State Fullerton's Center for Leadership, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, and the College of Communications are sponsoring the April 8 leadership symposium "Stress and the Bottom Line: Lessons for Leaders." Keynote speaker is Tores Theorell, professor emeritus of psychosocial medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm University, and co-author of "Healthy Work: Stress, Productivity and the Reconstruction of Working Life." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:21:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Tucker-Wildlife-Spring-Fair-Art-Festival.asp Live music, a barbecue, artists and vendors selling a wide range of artwork and plants are just a part of the third annual Spring Fair and Art Festival April 9-10 at Cal State Fullerton's Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:24:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Psychology-Day-April-5.asp Cal State Fullerton's annual Psychology Day features talks on the psychology of immigration. The free event is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:26:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Farmers-Market-April-5.asp Cal State Fullerton hosts a farmers' market April 5. It will feature local vendors selling organic fruits and vegetables, as well as gluten-free, vegan and organic baked goods. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:03:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Judelson-Talk-on-Physiology.asp Dan Judelson, CSUF assistant professor of kinesiology, will present an April 6 lecture on "Physiology, Safety and Performance in Stressful Environments." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:23:09 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Kim-Vandervort.asp Kim Vandervort Writes Books About Medieval Fantasy Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:32:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Jochen-Burgtorf.asp Cal State Fullerton Professor Jochen Burgtorf studies The Templars in latest book, a collection of essays on the 700-year-old trial. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:30:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Irena-Praitis.asp Poet Irena Praitis' latest book, "One Woman's Life," chronicles the trials of her grandmother. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:29:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Gordon-Bakken.asp CSUF History Professor Gordon Morris Bakken writes "An Invitation to an Execution" and "The World of the American West." Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:28:29 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Bogdan-Suceava.asp Mathematics Professor Bogdan Suceav? writes novel about Romania Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:26:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Andi-Stein.asp Communications Professor Authors Book on Disney Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:18:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Faculty-Authors.asp Cal State Fullerton's faculty members publish books on myriad topics. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:17:26 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Faculty-Talk-About-Japan-Quake-and-Tsunami.asp On March 16, David Bowman, chair and professor of geological sciences, and Greg Childers, associate professor of physics, offered an impromptu seminar outlining their initial assessment of the impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and the ensuing damage to that country's nuclear power plants. Transcript and video. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:42:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/New-Full-Time-MBA-Launches.asp A full-time, quick-paced master of business administration program that will offer focused "soft-skills," practical leadership training and an international experience, will begin in late August at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. The initial class is now being recruited for this 16-month program, with a maximum of 35 students to be accepted. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:28:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Lajevardi-Prepares-for-Career-Teaching-Math.asp Cal State Fullerton student teacher Sohayla Meknat Lajevardi is one of the students enrolled in the College of Education's foundational-level mathematics single-subject credential program who is receiving real-world classroom training to better prepare them for teaching careers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:51:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Ethnic-Studies-Under-Fire.asp "La Raza Tour: Save Ethnic Studies" will hold a March 23 forum at Cal State Fullerton with featured speaker Richard Martinez, an attorney for the "Save Ethnic Studies" group. During the tour, Arizona teachers and students are visiting California universities to raise awareness about threats to multicultural and ethnic studies courses. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:37:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Royce-Womens-Conference.asp Campus and community members are invited to attend the third annual Women's Conference Saturday, April 2, hosted by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce in conjunction with Cal State Fullerton's Women and Philanthropy Network. The program is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:50:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Chalk-Walk-Supports-Teachers.asp "Chalk Walk" at Cal State Fullerton features 1K and 3K walks, music, teacher recognition activities and fun for participants of all ages. But the event also is designed to honor teachers and raise funds to support local educators. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:06:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Graduate-Forum-on-Diversity.asp Diversity and graduate education is the theme of Cal State Fullerton's second annual Graduate Forum Tuesday, March 22, in the Pollak Library. Keynote speaker is Mark Hugo Lopez, associate director of the Pew Hispanic Center. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:09:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Titans-Safe-After-Japan-Quake.asp They're all safe -- that's what campus administrators checking on the status of the four Cal Sate Fullerton students currently studying in Japan happily reported, in the aftermath of Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. All four undergraduates are based in cities away from areas directly affected by the natural disaster. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:22:25 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Designer-Kit-Hinrichs-Talk.asp Design icon Kit Hinrichs will give a free Friday, March 18, public lecture at Cal State Fullerton on "The Power of Narrative Design." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:57:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Marcelo-Tolmasky-Gives-Outstanding-Professor-Lecture.asp Marcelo Tolmasky, professor of biological science and this year's Cal State Fullerton Outstanding Professor, will address: "The Struggle Against Antibiotic Resistance: A War That Can't Be Won?" on Monday, March 21. Tolmasky's research efforts focus on strategies to extend the life of existing drugs to make them more resistant to bacteria. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:38:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Bogdan-Suceava-to-Speak-on-Eastern-Europe.asp Cal State Fullerton's Bogdan Suceav?, associate professor of mathematics and a critically acclaimed novelist, will give a free public lecture on "Literature, History and Politics in Eastern Europe." Presented by the university's European Studies Program, the lecture is open to the public, as well as students, faculty and staff members. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:57:47 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Math-Kangaroo-Contest.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mathematics Department is hosting the competition "Math Kangaroo" with 50 students participating from Southern California schools in grades first through 12th. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:50:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Theatre-and-Dance-Spring-2011.asp Productions that will make you laugh, cry and sing along and move with the beat are being offered up this spring through Cal State Fullerton's College of the Arts. Offerings include: "Footloose the Musical," "The Idiot Box" and the Spring Dance Theatre. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:04:36 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Western-Assessment-Conference-2011.asp The 15th annual Western Assessment Conference will address the use of assessment through technology and the student portfolio and creating a culture of assessment for academic support units. The 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 program features speakers from campus and throughout the state. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:48:30 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Pi-Sigma-Alpha-Event-Features-Graduates.asp Political science alumni -- including Irvine City Manager Sean Joyce and Michael Ingram of the California Department of Insurance -- returned to campus recently to share their experiences after graduation and what they learned that helps them in their careers. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:47:37 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Osaka-Professors-Visit-Cal-State-Fullerton.asp Five scientists from Osaka University's Division of Advanced Science and Biotechnology are visiting Cal State Fullerton through March 19 to learn from and observe their American counterparts in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:49:07 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Front-Center.asp Cal State Fullerton's 2011 Front & Center Concert Featured Earth, Wind & Fire Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:13:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Jubilant-Sykes.asp Cal State Fullerton Alumnus Jubilant Sykes Serves as Master of Ceremonies at Front & Center 2011 Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:10:49 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/front-center-review.asp Cal State Fullerton's annual Front & Center event featured Earth, Wind & Fire. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:08:50 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Rast-Researches-Cesar-Chavez-Landmarks.asp Raymond W. Rast, assistant professor of history at Cal State Fullerton, is conducting research as part of a National Park Service project to name one or more landmarks in honor of César E. Chávez, the late labor leader who turned the phrase "¡Sí, Se Puede!" (Spanish for "yes, it can be done") into the United Farm Workers' rally cry. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:50:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/All-Points-of-the-Compass-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton alumnus and remote sensing expert John R. Jensen (B.A. geography '71) delivered the keynote address at this year's geography symposium, "All Points of the Compass." His talk focused on what remote sensing is, how it is used, how it documents changes in the environment and the myriad careers available in the field. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:48:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Fraternities-Sororities-Raise-Money-for-Charity.asp Cal State Fullerton's Greek organizations will hold activities to foster camaraderie and raise money for Camp Titan, a summer camp for Orange County underprivileged youth. Fraternity and sorority chapters last year raised $58,000 during Greek Week. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:40:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Education-Conversations.asp In an effort to influence policies and practices that raise academic opportunities for students in Orange County's schools, Los Amigos of Orange County and Cal State Fullerton are holding "Education Conversations" with parents, community groups and educational leaders. The event is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:18:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/ECS-Professor-for-a-Day.asp Presidents, CEOs, directors and managers from a diverse array of firms in Southern California, such as Northrop Grumman, Thales-Raytheon Systems, IBM, Southern California Edison and Boeing, will share their industry and technical expertise as part of the Professor for a Day event held annually by Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science. The group of guest professors includes 16 CSUF alumni -- 15 of them graduates of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:40:11 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Business-Week-2011.asp A panel discussion on "Starting Your Own Business" is among the activities slated for Business Week 2011 at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Panelists include Steven G. Mihaylo, CEO of iMergent Inc.; Zack Swire, CEO of SWIRE; Brett Gibson of Posterous; and Brian Flucht of Blade Ventures. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:21:14 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/2011-New-Music-Festival.asp A wide selection of music from the JACK Quartet, eighth blackbird and violinist Cornelius Dufallo will be featured during the 10th Annual New Music Festival "Strings in the 21st Century" March 2-6 at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:44:26 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Tomato-Pepper-Sale-March-18-20.asp As spring weather warms up, its time to start thinking of growing fresh vegetables in the back yard or patio flower pots. And there is one place where a wide range of tomatoes and peppers can be found: the Fullerton Arboretum Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale March 18 - 20. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:26:25 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Transitions-in-Family-Business.asp The future of family businesses often rests with the next generation as current leaders phase out of the daily grind. On March 15, Ron Stein, vice president of business development for PTS Staffing Solutions, will moderate a panel discussion on "The Secrets of Transitioning and Transferring the Tools for Success to the Next Generation." The Family Business Council program is sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:35:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Increasing-African-American-College-Grads.asp Cal State Fullerton's African American Resource Center is sponsoring a community dialogue to discuss how to increase the number of African American college graduates. The forum is free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:35:30 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Recognizing-Faculty-Authors.asp Cal State Fullerton, in a celebration of accomplishment, honored faculty authors during a Wednesday, Feb. 23, luncheon in Portola Pavilion A of the Titan Student Union. The annual event recognized faculty members for textbooks, works of fiction, poetry, art and anthologies, as well as edited books published in 2010 and 2011. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:15:33 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Childrens-Book-Author-Lecture.asp In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Mildred Donoghue Children's Literature Center, Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library presents a March 7 lecture by children's book author and illustrator Deborah Nourse Lattimore. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:26:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Mayan-Calendar-Discussed.asp The Mayan calendar, which some believe predicts the end of the world at the end of 2012, will be discussed Tuesday, March 1, at Cal State Fullerton by anthropologist and author Bruce Love. The free lecture is open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:14:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Betsy-Gibbs.asp Betsy Gibbs promotes early learning at Cal State Fullerton's Children's Center Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:45:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Gayle-Villapando.asp Biochemistry Student Gayle Villapando helps teach young children in the university's new Children's Center. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:46:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/childrens-center.asp The new $8.7 million Children's Center is open and serving the pre-school children of students, faculty and staff with eight master teachers, a cook, 60 teacher aides and 25 student interns. Funded with student fees, the center is a program of Associated Students Inc. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:44:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Nation-is-Semifinalist-for-Service-Award.asp Through a national web-voting contest, Cal State Fullerton nursing graduate student Austin Nation has been named one of 50 semifinalists for the 2011 Students in Service Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:08:46 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Cinematographer-Nominated-for-Black-Swan.asp Cal State Fullerton graduate Matthew Libatique is a nominee for an Academy Award as cinematographer on the film "Black Swan." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:06:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Milton-Gordon-Addresses-Church-Attendees.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon will address congregants Sunday, Feb. 27, at the New Covenant Baptist Church in Norwalk as part of a California State University effort to encourage early planning for college and the involvement of community members as mentors for young people. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:22:34 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Alumna-Speaks-of-War-Experience.asp Author and Cal State Fullerton alumna Margot E. Palmgren will talk about her experiences during World War II in Germany as part of Cal State Fullerton's "Eyewitness to War" lecture series. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:56:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Biologist-Honored-by-OC-Engineering-Council.asp Robert A. Koch, acting dean of Cal State Fullerton's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, will be honored Feb. 21 with the Orange County Engineering Council's 2011 Distinguished Engineering Merit Award. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:47:11 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Campus-Leaders-Attend-CSU-Teacher-Prep-Summit.asp Cal State Fullerton's President Milton A. Gordon, Steven N. Murray, acting vice president for academic affairs, Claire Cavallaro, dean of the College of Education, and Robert A. Koch, acting dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, along with teacher education faculty members and other education stakeholders from across the country, attended the Feb. 14 California State University's Summit on Teacher Preparation in Irvine. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:37:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Lifelong-Passion-for-Teaching.asp Victoria B Costa shares the reasons why she strives to help prepare future educators for teaching science -- including her lifelong passion for being a teacher herself. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:33:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Aikens-to-Receive-OC-Titan-Award.asp Bette and Wylie Aitken of Anaheim Hills are this year's recipients of the Orange County Titan Award, presented each year by Cal State Fullerton to an organization or individuals who have made a positive impact in Orange County. The award will be presented during the university's Feb. 19 Front & Center event at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:36:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Early-Start-Program.asp Incoming freshmen for the fall 2012 semester may be entering classrooms early -- if they need remediation in math and/or English -- as part of an Early Start Program being offered at Cal State Fullerton and mandated by the California State University system. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:16:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/County-Fossils-Curated-by-CSUF.asp An 11,000-year-old Columbian mammoth tusk, the skull of an ancient whale and a 10- to 15-million-year-old fur seal skeleton are a few of Orange County's artifacts on display through May 8 at the Fullerton Museum Center. The pieces, part of the center's "Before Fullerton: The Prehistory of North Orange County" exhibit, are examples of the county's fossils that Cal State Fullerton has been curating and preserving as part of its Cooper Center project. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:26:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Business-Students-Offer-Tax-Assistance.asp Cal State Fullerton students are offering income tax return preparation and filing assistance. More than 100 students and alumni -- all certified -- take part in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, an IRS-sponsored community program that helps low-income families and individuals prepare federal and state returns. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:38:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Simotas-Ad-Airs-During-Super-Bowl.asp The third time is definitely a charm for former radio/TV/film student Nick Simotas, whose spot for Pepsi Max aired during this year's Super Bowl. The ad, "First Date," earned a top 10 spot in the Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" competition. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:35:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Costa-Preparing-Math-Science-Teachers.asp Victora B. Costa discusses her "roadmap" for preparing teacher credential students for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the classroom. She is making a presentation on the subject today at the California State University Summit: Transformative Change in the Preparation of Teachers" in Irvine. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:53:16 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Brendon-Browne-Mammoth-Mountain.asp Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:56:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/CSUF-Presentations-at-CSU-Teacher-Summit.asp Two CSUF teacher credential students and the university's director of science education will make presentations focusing on readying future educators for the 21st-century digital classroom at the Feb. 14 California State University Summit "Transformative Change in the Preparation of Teachers." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:26:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/DelVecchio-Seventh-in-Moot-Court-Competition.asp Senior political science major Brian Del Vecchio has made a name for himself: he is the seventh best orator in the nation. Del Vecchio recently earned the ranking at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association Championship. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:20:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Fourth-Grammy-Nomination-for-Cunliffe.asp Bill Cunliffe, Cal State Fullerton associate professor of music, has received his fourth Grammy nomination. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:18:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Hollywoods-Biggest-Night.asp Instead of staying home to see which film will win Best Movie of the Year, join other movie fans and experience Hollywood's biggest night on the big screen in one of Orange County's premier movie theaters. Cal State Fullerton's College of Communications, in cooperation with UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk, will host a live viewing of the ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:54:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/danielle-gibbons.asp Danielle Gibbons hopes to pursue a doctoral degree to teach what has become her passion: art Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:37:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/hinesmon-mathews.asp Lezlee Hinesmon-Mathews teaches the History of Racism course at Cal State Fullerton with aim to end discrimination. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:49:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Afro-ethnic-studies-faculty.asp Afro-ethnic Studies Department faculty members lead about 40 courses on various topics. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:41:08 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Stan-Breckenridge.asp CSUF alumnus, musicologist and lecturer of Afro-ethnic studies talks about his career Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:37:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Talitha-James.asp Guardian Scholar Talitha James plans to complete her degree in May and pursue graduate school on her way to becoming a social worker for foster youth. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:35:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/African-American-oral-history.asp Cal State Fullerton Center for Oral and Public History features scores of African American oral histories. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:31:55 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Black-History.asp Black History Month at Cal State Fullerton Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:10:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/New-Childrens-Center-Opens-its-Doors.asp A newly built Children's Center at Cal State Fullerton offers expanded play and learning areas for the campus' youngest members -- the children of its students. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:36:01 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Historian-Discusses-European-Integration.asp Steven Jobbitt, Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of history, will present the first in a series of free lectures featuring CSUF faculty members speaking on a variety of topical issues. The university and Fullerton Public Library are co-sponsoring the 2011 Town and Gown International Lecture Series. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:51:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Black-History-Month-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton celebrates Black History Month with various events including film screening, lectures, a concert and panel discussion. All events are open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:42:14 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/mpr-bruschke-interview.asp While it will likely be many months before Jared Lee Loughner, charged with the January 8, 2011 Tucson, Arizona shooting that killed six people, and left 14 others injured, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, media coverage continues. Last week, on January 24, Minnesota Public Radio's (MPR) Kerri Miller, a veteran newspaper and radio reporter and host of Midmorning interviewed Cal State Fullerton's own Jon Bruschke, on the impact of pre-trial media coverage and publicity on jury trial outcomes. His interview can be heard about 3/4s of the way through the second hour of the show podcast (at 44 minutes, 30 seconds into the segment for that day which is available for listening at Minnesota Public Radio's podcast archive. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:52:24 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Family-Business-Workshop-on-Entrepreneurial-Spirit.asp Two family business consultants will be sharing tips and techniques for "Keeping the Entrepreneurial Flame Alive" during a Tuesday, Feb. 8, Family Business Council workshop sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:00:35 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Theatre-Alum-Performing-in-Hair.asp Photos of Cal State Fullerton theatre alumnus Marshal Kennedy Carolan and some of his cast mates in "Hair" during a midday performance at South Coast Plaza Jan. 27 to promote the national touring production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical," now on stage through Feb. 6 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:16:07 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Translation-Certificate-Graduate-Serves-Vietnamese-in-Gulf.asp Cuong Lien put his interpreting skills, learned through Cal State Fullerton's University Extended Education, on the front lines last summer, just three weeks after the massive April 20 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Lien was one of the first to sign up for Extended Ed's Legal Interpretation and Translation Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:01:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Kristy-Mar-Named-Federal-Student-Ambassador.asp Future high school science teacher Kristy Mar spent last summer getting an insider's look at what it's like to work for the federal government in Washington, D.C. As a result of her internship service at the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department for Health and Human Services, the Cal State Fullerton student was selected to serve as a Federal Service Student Ambassador for the 2010-11 academic year. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:52:49 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Laughing-for-a-Good-Cause.asp Cal State Fullerton's Entertainment and Tourism Club is presenting "Cultural Comedy Chaos," featuring comedians of different ethnic backgrounds. The public is invited to the Feb. 4 event; proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:28:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Earth-Wind-and-Fire-Headlines-Front-and-Center.asp Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Earth, Wind & Fire headlines Cal State Fullerton's Front & Center 2011 for an evening in sync with the Grammy-winning group's hit single "Let's Groove." Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:22:25 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/CSUF-Plans-Nursing-Doctorate.asp Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing is planning a doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) pilot program that could launch as early as fall 2012. The California State University Board of Trustees Wednesday approved the planning of three such pilot programs. One will be offered jointly by the Fullerton, Long Beach and Los Angeles campuses; another will be offered jointly by Fresno and San Jose; and the third by San Diego State University. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:58:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/OLLI-Lecture-Series-Offer-Wide-Variety.asp A variety of topics, including those addressing transitions in retirement, predictions about volcanic eruptions, and healthcare reform, will be discussed during the spring lecture series offered by Cal State Fullerton's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). All lectures are free and open to the public. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:36:02 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Fullerton-Plans-Nursing-Doctorate.asp Cal State Fullerton is planning one of three California State University doctor of nursing practice (DNP) pilot programs that could launch as early as fall 2012. The CSU Board of Trustees today approved the planning of the pilot programs. One will be offered jointly by the Fullerton, Long Beach and Los Angeles campuses, another will be offered jointly by Fresno and San Jose and the third will be offered by San Diego. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:43:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/sonnenshein-lecture-huntington.asp Late in 2010, Raphael Sonenshein, professor of political science, delivered the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation winter lecture in the Huntington Library's ongoing series "California and the West." In "For Whom the Bell Tolls," Sonenshein offers a review of the recent history of governance reform in California. The following is a transcript of the live podcast. Christopher Bugbee <cbugbee@fullerton.edu> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:12:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Swan-Reflects-on-Semester-in-Washington-D.C..asp CSUF political science major recently returned from Capitol Hill, where she spent the fall semester as the university's student representative in the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:27:22 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/homecoming.asp Homecoming 2011, featuring Cal State Fullerton's basketball teams and the award-winning dance team. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:26:37 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/basketball-transfers.asp Titans men's basketball program success attributed to transfer students Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:08:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/Dance-champs.asp Titans Dance Team defends championship, bringing total to 10 wins Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:07:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Fraternity-Celebrates-50-Years-on-Campus.asp Cal State Fullerton's Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity recently hosted a celebration to commemorate five decades of service and brotherhood on campus. More than 180 alumni, members and guests took part in the festivities, sharing memories as undergraduates and members of the first and oldest fraternity on campus. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:16:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Arboretum-Basket-Class.asp Campus and community members interested in learning more about Native American culture are invited to take part in a Saturday, Feb. 12, basket workshop led by artist and master weaver Abe Sanchez. The 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. program is co-sponsored by the Fullerton Arboretum and the Department of Anthropology as part of the Arboretum's California Indian Plant Uses Program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:41:16 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Gustavo-Arellano-Latino-Lecture-Series.asp Cal State Fullerton's Chicana and Chicano Studies Department presents "Gustavo's Awesome Lecture Series!" Jan. 27-June 23 at the Fullerton Public Library. Gustavo Arellano, lecturer of Chicana and Chicano studies, created the series and will, as part of the program, conduct interviews of Mexican American authors and artists who have contributed to Orange County's Latino history. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:13:34 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Spring-Classes-Begin-2011.asp Cal State Fullerton students begin their first classes of the spring semester Saturday, Jan. 22. Awaiting them are new facilities and festivities to help ring in the new year, also marked by personnel changes. Among them: a new location for the CSUF Irvine Campus, new communication dean, acting vice president for student affairs, new dean of students and a soon-to-open new Children's Center. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:59:02 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/International-Education-Showcase-for-Teachers.asp High school economics instructors will attend a free program Saturday, Jan. 29, at Cal State Fullerton on international economic issues, such as the U.S. trade deficit, challenges to the Euro, and China as a global economic power. The International Education Showcase is sponsored by the university's Center for Economic Education in the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:36:29 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Commercial-Real-Estate-Panel-Discussion.asp A panel of CEOs representing the Southern California commercial real estate industry will discuss what has happened, where the market currently is and what the future may hold, during a Friday, Jan. 28, program sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Real Estate & Land Use Institute. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:11:50 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Greenberg-Selected-Nursing-Fellow.asp Cindy Smith Greenberg, director of Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing, has been selected for fellowship into the American Academy of Nursing. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:23:49 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Homecoming-2011.asp Titans of all ages are invited to show their university spirit during Cal State Fullerton homecoming festivities Saturday, Feb. 5. The action begins with a 3 p.m. tailgate party in front of Titan Gym followed by a basketball match up between the Titans and UC Riverside's Highlanders at 6 p.m. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:01:14 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Briggs-Named-Communications-Dean.asp William G. Briggs, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications in the College of Applied Science and Arts at San Jose State University, is the new dean of the College of Communications at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:05:41 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/housing-director-lipscomb.asp Fred Lipscomb, Cal State Fullerton's new housing director, answers questions about the new residential development. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:55:46 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/student-housing.asp Students who live on campus describe their experience. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:54:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/campus-living-working.asp Staff members Terrie Tran and Jason Curtis live and work on campus, overseeing student residents. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:53:30 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2011sp/campus-living.asp Cal State Fullerton is set to provide campus housing for more students. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:46:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Warhol-Photos-and-Prints-Exhibited.asp More than 200 Polaroid images and 50 black and white photographs created by artist Andy Warhol -- and gifted to Cal State Fullerton in 2008 -- will be exhibited at the Begovich Gallery beginning Jan. 29. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:27:48 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Gravitational-Waves-Study.asp Gravitational waves of the kind hypothesized by Albert Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity could provide the basis of a new tool to explore the universe. Joshua Smith, associate professor of physics, and his team of student researchers are among the scientists worldwide attempting to detect the elusive waves. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:18:21 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Kottler-Teaches-Altruism-Through-Example.asp For a decade, Jeffrey A. Kottler, professor of counseling, has helped young Napali girls to get an education. He uses that experience to teach altruism and social justice to his students at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:26:23 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Martin-Luther-King-Breakfast-Speakers-Play.asp The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Breakfast with the theme "Where Do We Go From Here" will be held Jan. 15 at Cal State Fullerton. The event is open to the public and will feature motivational speakers and a short play about HIV/AIDS prevention. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:49:03 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Abrego-McMahan-Named-Acting-VP-and-Acting-Dean.asp Two campus veterans have been named acting vice president for student affairs and acting dean of the College of Health and Human Development at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:40:10 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Students-Faculty-Present-at-Biotechnology-Symposium.asp Some 57 Cal State Fullerton students will join hundreds of researchers from across the California State University system during the CSU's 23rd annual Biotechnology Symposium Jan. 7-8 in Garden Grove. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:36:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2011sp/Family-Business-Advice-for-New-Year.asp Family business leaders can receive legal, human resource, tax and insurance advice for the new year during a Wednesday, Jan. 12, Partners' Round-Table sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:26:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Campus-Named-Exemplary-in-National-Survey.asp Cal State Fullerton continues to be "exemplary" in key dimensions of work experiences of early career faculty, as determined by the Harvard-based Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education, a consortium of 160 member institutions. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:02:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Lloyds-Chair-Discusses-Insurance-Industry.asp More than 200 faculty, students, administrators and community members packed the tiered-lecture hall in Mihaylo Hall Dec. 2 to hear Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd's of London, discuss managing risks and pursuing innovation in the face of increasing intervention by regulators. The following is a transcript of his speech. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:44:36 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2011sp/Scholarships-for-Nursing-Students.asp Eight students in Cal State Fullerton's accelerated graduate nursing program each have received $10,000 scholarships, thanks to a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges and of Nursing. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:55:35 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Welebaethan-Wins-Best-in-Nation-Honor.asp For the 24th year in a row, Cal State Fullerton's student history journal, Welebaethan, has been named the best in the nation by the National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:30:41 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Grants-Fund-Faculty-Research-and-Programs.asp Cal State Fullerton faculty members are studying a research and operating projects, thanks to grant and contract funding. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:52:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Cuajungco-Study-of-Mucolipidosis-Trigger.asp A Cal State Fullerton biologist and his undergraduate co-researchers may have identified a cause of Mucolipidosis type 4 -- a rare genetic disorder that results in lifelong psychomotor, vision and digestive problems. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:46:43 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Samuelson-Klammer-.asp Four Deans -- Jerry Samuelson, Thomas Klammer, Rick Pullen and Roberta Rikli -- retire after about four decades of service each at Cal State Fullerton Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:48:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Jerry-Samuelson-retires.asp Jerry Samuelson, dean of the College of the Arts, retires after four decades at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:51:25 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Roberta-Rikli-retires.asp Dean Roberta E. Rikli retires from Cal State Fullerton after a 38-year career. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:47:04 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Thomas-Klammer-retires.asp Dean Thomas P. Klammer retires after 38 years of service at Cal State Fullerton. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:43:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Rick-Pullen-retires.asp Rick Pullen, dean of the College of Communications retires Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:42:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Alumni-teachers-win-awards.asp Cal State Fullerton Produces award-winning alumni teachers. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:36:40 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Teacher-alumni-awardees.asp Alumni teachers win awards for their work. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:31:28 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/New-CSUF-Philanthropic-Foundation-Board-Members.asp Seven individuals have been named to the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation Board of Governors, including a retired state senator, business leaders, alumni and campus members. The governors provide the university with expertise, fiduciary oversight and advocacy for enhancing the role that private giving plays in achieving the university's educational mission. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:12:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/University-Police-Reaccredited.asp Cal State Fullerton's University Police Department has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. The department was awarded a full three-year accreditation Nov. 17 at the commission's winter meeting in Colorado Springs. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:35:18 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/CSUF-Ranks-Seventh-for-International-Student-Enrollment.asp Cal State Fullerton, with 1,742 international students out of a student population of 36,262 for the year 2009-10, was ranked seventh in an annual report by the Institute of International Education. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:26:45 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Elis-Elected-to-National-Council-of-Math-Teachers.asp For the last 18 years, Mark Ellis, chair and associate professor of secondary education, has been working to help young students master math by focusing on reforming the education given to teachers in the K-12 classroom. The educator has been elected to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' board of directors. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:13:58 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Pichler-to-Spend-Intersession-as-Visiting-Scholar.asp While his friends and associates may be thinking of ski trips over intersession, Shaun Pichler, assistant professor of management, will be spending three weeks as a visiting scholar at the University of Sydney -- presenting talks, conducting workshops with doctoral students and establishing a research collaboration. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:09:42 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Spitzer-Discusses-Nixon-Presidential-Library.asp Political scientist Scott J. Spitzer writes about the history of presidential libraries and the changes that have occurred at the Nixon Library since 2007. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:48:52 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/AIDS-Awareness.asp Student, professors raise AIDS awareness Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:15:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Austin-Nation.asp Graduate nursing student Austin Nation lives with AIDS and, through education talks, tries to prevent it from spreading. Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:04:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/HIV-Experts.asp Cal State FullertonProfessors Study Life-Threatening Disease, Search for Interventions Mimi Ko Cruz <mkocruz@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:03:09 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Grant-Advances-Special-Ed-Teacher-Program.asp Big changes are in store for Cal State Fullerton's K-12 special education program with the support of a multiyear, $1.5 million U.S. Department of Education grant. Revisions to coursework and fieldwork are necessary in order to align with new state standards for the preparation of teachers planning to work with K-12 students with high-incidence disabilities, such as learning disorders, emotional disturbances and mental retardation. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:52:35 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Future-Special-Education-Teacher-Jill-Pasker.asp Cal State Fullerton special education credential student Jill Pasker is gaining experience teaching in general education classes as part of a new federally funded program. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:50:27 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Fall-2010-All-Night-Study-Program.asp To help students study and prepare for final exams, Cal State Fullerton's Titan Student Union will be open around-the-clock starting Dec. 6 through Dec. 17. Semester examinations begin Dec. 11. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:05:02 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Cloud-Computing-Technology-Talk.asp Wonder how cloud computing can help a family business? A lesson in what it is, its benefits and the solution it offers are the subject of "Cloud Computing and Technology Update for Family Business" offered Wednesday, Dec. 8, by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Matt Kenney of RSM McGladrey is the speaker. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:47:55 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Weekend-Scientific-Research-Program.asp Nearly 30 high school and community college students and teachers converged on Cal State Fullerton last month to explore the genetics behind plants' resistance to diseases by using some of the most current techniques and technology. The weekend findings became part of a faculty research project. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:57:12 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Tim-Gay-Physics-of-Football-Dec-3.asp Physicist Tim Gay, known for his one-minute stadium lectures before thousands of University of Nebraska football fans, will share his brand of science -- including demonstrations -- during a free, public lecture Dec. 3 at Cal State Fullerton. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:38:32 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Alumna-Receives-Presidential-Award-for-Teaching.asp Cal State Fullerton alumna Colette Masucci Bos, once was among a small cadre of women studying geological science. She is now one of a select cadre of K-12 educators to receive the Nation's highest teaching honor: the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:59:06 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Excelencia-Foundation-Recognizes-CSUF-Project-Miss.asp Cal State Fullerton was named an Example of Excelencia finalist by Excelencia in Education, a Washington, D.C.-based national nonprofit group dedicated to furthering Latinos' education in the U.S. The university's Project MISS (Mathematics Intensive Summer Session) for intermediate and high school girls -- most of whom are Hispanic -- was cited in the recognition. Pam McLaren <pmclaren@fullerton.edu> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:17:31 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Chakrabarti-Studies-Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer-Fabric.asp Research by Pinaki Chakrabarti, CSUF professor of civil and environmental engineering, has found that judicious use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer fabric can be greener, easier to use and better for some construction repair. Russ L. Hudson <rhudson@fullerton.edu> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:58:03 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Irvine-Campus-Dean-Cooper.asp Irvine Campus Dean Susan Cooper Contemplates Moving Day Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:26:33 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/irvine-campus.asp New Location for Irvine Campus: Irvine Spectrum Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:42:15 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/FEMBA-Irvine-Campus.asp Accelerated M.B.A. program working professionals. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:13:17 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Busineswoman-author-Rebecca-Shambaugh.asp Rebecca Shambaugh, businesswoman and author of "It's Not a Glass Ceiling, It's a Sticky Floor" (McGraw-Hill, 2007), will discuss how women can tap their resilience to move up in the business world, during a Tuesday, Dec. 7, program hosted by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and sponsored by Wells Fargo. It is part of the Mihaylo Distinguished Speaker Series. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:47:44 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Stem-Cell-Research-Symposium.asp Stem cell experts from USC, UC Irvine and Children's Hospital of Orange County, as well as students in Cal State Fullerton's Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program, will discuss aspects of stem cell science and cell use through presentations and posters Friday, Dec. 3, at a free, open-to-the-public Bridges to Stem Cell Research 2010 Symposium at Cal State Fullerton. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:44:37 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Addressing-Conditions-of-Children.asp Keeping kids in school is the key to helping them prosper. That's one of the conclusions suggested by the annual Community Forum on the Condition of Children in Orange County, held Nov. 17 on campus. The forum, at which the annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County was discussed, focused on keeping kids interested in and staying in school. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:41:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Lloyds-of-London-Chairman-Speaks-Dec-2.asp Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd's of London, the world's biggest insurance market, will discuss managing emerging risks and pursuing innovation in the face of increasing intervention by regulators, in 'Risk and Innovation: A Global Perspective' Thursday, Dec. 2, at Cal State Fullerton. The talk is free and open to the public. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:04:17 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Donating-Books-for-Students-in-Vietnam-and-Cambodia.asp As Cal State Fullerton Librarian John Hickok delivers nearly 200 children's books in Cambodia and Vietnam for the second consecutive year, two student leaders from the university's Vietnamese and Cambodian associations reflect on the successful book drive they helped spearhead. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:51:54 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Artist-Cliff-Cramp-Creates-Album-Art.asp Cal State Fullerton art professor Cliff Cramp recently created the album art of 'Wonders of the Younger' for the band, Plain White T's. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:26:46 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/2010-Conditions-of-Children-in-Orange-County.asp More Orange County children are living in poverty and more are joining gangs, according to the 16th annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. The report will be discussed Nov. 17 at Cal State Fullerton during the 9th annual Community Forum on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:03:58 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Robert-Palmer-Honored-for-Service-to-Students.asp Robert L. Palmer, Cal State Fullerton's vice president for student affairs, recently received one of the region's most prestigious accolades from his student affairs peers: the 2010 Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean/Vice President from NASPA -- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Region VI. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:37:20 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Eisenhower-Transportation-Fellowships.asp Five Cal State Fullerton civil engineering majors, including a brother and sister, have been awarded Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Awards by the Federal Highway Administration. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:34:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Project-Create-Launched.asp Fullerton School District and Cal State Fullerton's SchoolsFirst Center for Creativity and Critical Thinking are launching a four-year study to create a national model for arts education in K-6 schools. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:51:53 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Sorren-Gokhman-on-Exhibit-at-Grant-Central-Art-Center.asp "Interruption" featuring the work of Arizona-based artist Joe Sorren and "Mila Gokhman" featuring the works of the Ukrainian-born artist are open free to the public during the hours of 11-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Grand Central Art Center, 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:25:19 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/honoring-veterans.asp Cal State Fullerton salutes veterans Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:06:39 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Veterans-pursue-business-degrees.asp Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:40:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Student-veterans-association.asp Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:40:13 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Joseph-chang.asp Iraq War veteran and Alumnus Joseph Chang Founded University's Veterans Student Services Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:39:26 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/honoring-fallen-heroes.asp CSUF Honors Service Members Who Died Fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:38:38 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/honor-wall.asp 'Wall of Heroes' Pays Tribute to Campus Veterans, Loved Ones in Military Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:37:12 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/grant-supports-vets.asp CSUF Garners $318,000 Grant to Increase Campus Services for 450 Veteran Students Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:35:58 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/el-toro-oral-history.asp El Toro Oral History project update Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:27:51 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Weekend-Research-in-Genetics.asp Teachers and students from area high schools and community colleges will gather at Cal State Fullerton Nov. 13, 14 and 20 to conduct genetic experiments on how plants resist disease. The three-day research event is part of university's Howard Hughes Medical Institute-supported program to find and recruit more biological science researchers. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:48:01 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/CSU-Trustees-Review-Change-From-Fees-to-Tuition.asp At this week's California State University Board of Trustees meeting (Nov. 9-10), the trustees will review an agenda item that will inform them of the CSU's intention to change the terminology used to refer to certain charges assessed to students from "fees" to "tuition." Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:26:25 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Opera-Singer-Holds-Master-Class.asp Tenor Charles Castronovo was co-starring with Placido Domingo in the world premiere of "Il Postino" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion last month when he returned to Cal State Fullerton to conduct a master class in the department where he once studied music. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:44:59 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Special-Games-Honored.asp For more than 25 years, the annual Cal State Fullerton Special Games-Kathleen E. Faley Memorial has been bringing thousands of developmentally disabled student-athletes from throughout the county to the playing fields on campus for a day of fun and sporting activities. Those efforts were recently honored with community organizations: The Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund and the Governor's Challenge Spotlight Awards. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:21:56 -0800 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Wall-of-Heroes-Salutes-Campus-Veterans-Loved-Ones.asp In a salute to campus veterans and family members in the military, Cal State Fullerton's Veterans Student Services and Student Veterans Association are displaying a "Wall of Heroes" Monday, Nov. 8, through Wednesday, Nov. 10. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:42:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/How-Family-Businesses-Survive-Hard-Times.asp Recently, Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council polled its members on how they have dealt with the recession and the ongoing challenges in the economy. These second- and third-generation enterprises generally have 25-50 employees and between $5-100 million in revenue. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:14:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Peter-Shaffer-Play-Equus-Opens-at-CSUF.asp When a teenager commits a horrific crime, a psychologist finds himself struggling with his own demons as well as those of his client in the drama "Equus," which opens Friday, Nov. 12, in the Young Theatre at Cal State Fullerton. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:52:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Automated-Store.asp Shop24, Cal State Fullerton's newest food and retail store, opened Nov. 1 to serve the campus community around-the-clock. "It's a 24/7 convenience store in a box," said Frank A. Mumford, associate executive director of the university's Auxiliary Services Corp. Shop24 is a refrigerated, automated store, resembling a super-size vending machine, that offers 200 items weighing up to 8 pounds. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:05:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Pumpkin-Launch-Nov-20.asp Gourds and other assorted items will fly Nov. 20 at the annual Pumpkin Launch sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Discovery Science Center and the Future Scientists and Engineers of America. The free, family-oriented event will feature demonstrations and children's programs/competitions on building catapults, towers and paper airplanes. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:33:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/enhancing-opportunities.asp Cal State Fullerton garners $2.8 million grant to establish programs for recruiting and retaining Latino and low-income graduate students in an effort to address the nation's achievement gap. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:22:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Pumpkin-Launch-Nov-20.asp Gourds and other assorted items will fly Saturday, Nov. 20, at the annual Pumpkin Launch sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Discovery Science Center and the Future Scientists and Engineers of America. The free, family-oriented event will feature demonstrations and children's programs/competitions on building catapults, towers and paper airplanes. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:54:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Remediation-of-Polluted-Wetlands-Talk.asp Cal State Fullerton geological scientist Tara Kneeshaw will discuss "Oil and Water Don't Mix and Shouldn't Have To!" about remediation of wetlands polluted by a massive oil spill, at the Thursday, Nov. 18, CSUF College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Colleagues Colloquium. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:15:32 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Education-in-Digital-Age-Discussed-at-Tech-Day.asp Richard Katz, founding director of the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research and author of "Scholars, Scholarship and the Scholarly Enterprise in the Digital Age," will discuss harnessing technology for education, as part of Cal State Fullerton's Technology Day. Media are welcome. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:58:11 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Increasing-Revenues-in-Family-Businesses.asp Consultant Matt Payne will discuss "Increasing Revenues in Depressed Times Without Increasing Costs" at the Nov. 10 Mihaylo College of Business and Economics Family Business Council workshop at Cal State Fullerton. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:38:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/economic-forecast.asp Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:24:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Alumnus-hires-CSUF-students.asp Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:12:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/CSUF-Economists-Predict-No-Relapse-Slow-Progress.asp "There is an old Chinese proverb that says 'may you live in interesting times.' For the past two years we have been doing exactly that," began Anil Puri, dean of Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, as he kicked off the Oct. 28 Economic Forecast co-sponsored by the Orange County Business Council and the business college. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:29:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Mihaylo-College-Professors-for-a-Day.asp Business leaders from banking, finance, marketing, information and real estate will be sharing their experiences and expertise with university students as part of Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics Nov. 4 "Professor for a Day." Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:31:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/CSUF-Degree-Helped-Alumnus-Become-Success.asp Boris Bugarski, founder, CEO and president of mUrgent Corp. discusses how a degree from Cal State Fullerton helped him to be successful -- and is one of the reasons 30 percent of his workforce are fellow alums. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:47:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/CSUF-Tech-Day-Nov-16.asp Richard Katz, founding director of the Educause Center for Applied Research and author of 'Scholars, Scholarship and the Scholarly Enterprise in the Digital Age,' will address ways to use the torrent of technology of the digital age for education Nov. 16 during Cal State Fullerton Information Technology's Tech Day. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:43:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Camp-Titan-Holiday-Toy-Drive-Begins.asp Camp Titan, the philanthropy of Associated Students, Inc., has kicked off its annual Toy Drive donation drive to benefit underprivileged children in Orange County. The drive continues through Dec. 9. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:33:05 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/MFA-in-Screenwriting-First-in-CSU.asp Beginning in fall 2011, graduate students interested in earning a master of fine arts degree in screenwriting will be able to do so -- at Cal State Fullerton. It is the first such degree program offered in the 23-campus California State University system. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:59:31 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/US-Bancorp-Grant-for-Financial-Education.asp Financial education for Orange County youth got a boost today as Richard Davis, chairman, president and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, announced a $500,000 grant for the establishment of a U.S. Bank Economic Empowerment Program within Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:57:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Impact-higher-education.asp A Look at the Impact that Cal State Fullerton Has Had on Students and the Industries Where They Work Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:35:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Producing-engineers.asp College of Engineering and Computer Science Teaches Innovation Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:46:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Preparing-business-graduates.asp Through Myriad Concentrations and Practical Experience, Mihaylo College Produces 'Work-Ready' Force Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:45:23 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/communications-careers.asp College of Communications Helps Students Grow Professionally Through Mix of Theoretical Courses and Special Programs Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:44:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Hands-on-science.asp College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Emphasizes Scientific Research Experience for Students Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:43:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/ProductCamp-SoCal-Marketing-Symposium.asp Professionals involved in brand and product management and marketing in Southern California are invited to attend the Nov. 6 free, interactive ProductCamp SoCal 2 at Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:41:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Three-Students-Receive-Photoshop-Scholarships.asp Three undergraduate art majors are the recent recipients of Adobe/Photoshop World Scholarships that allowed them to attend the annual conference and expo and a one-year membership to the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:20:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Visually-Disabled-Samson-Palominos-Receive-CSU-Scholarships.asp Jestin Samson and Jesus Palominos have difficulty clearly seeing the world around them but they having a clear vision of what they would like to accomplish in the future. Both are working to achieve the first step to their goals -- a college degree -- with the support of $6,000 Dale M. Schoetler Scholarships for Visually Impaired Students awarded earlier this year by the California State University Foundation. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:43:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Economic-Forecast-and-China-Business-Development.asp While some experts say the recession ended in June 2009, many former workers are still struggling to find jobs. Is there light at the end of the economic tunnel? Area business leaders will be looking ahead Oct. 28 during the 2010 Economic Forecast Conference sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Orange County Business Council. Following the economic forecast will be special, free session on China's development and outlook, featuring officials from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:17:30 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Deceased-Iraq-Afghanistan-Service-Members-to-Be-Honored.asp Cal State Fullerton and Latino Advocates for Education Inc. will pay tribute to the 50 Orange County military service members who died fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan, during a special ceremony Saturday, Nov. 6, at the 14th annual Veteran's Day Celebration. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:26:21 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/crowdsourcing-strategy.asp Crowdsourcing came to Cal State Fullerton with President Gordon's Sept. 17 invitation to all members of the CSUF family to suggest possible strategic initiatives for the university ... initiatives that will result in specific projects that match our strengths with our opportunities. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:38:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Faculty-Student-Works-Shine-at-Fall-Dance-Theatre.asp Seven dances choreographed by students, guest artists and theatre and dance faculty members make up this year's Cal State Fullerton Fall Dance Theatre now running through Oct. 31 in the Little Theatre of the Joseph Clayes Performing Arts Center. This fall's program explores the human spirit through themes of celebration, life, death, strength and the fascination with celebrity. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:13:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Irvine-Campus-Participates-in-Global-Mural-Project.asp Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus students are spearheading community engagement in the United Nations Art Miles Mural Project, designed to create global harmony and peace through murals. More than 140 Cal State Fullerton students and other volunteers will assist in the painting of 12 murals Saturday, Oct. 24, for this 'Paint-a-Thon.' Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:15:00 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/asian-american-course-on-health-issues.asp Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:43:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/nbc-nightly-news-clip.asp Freshman Jesus Herrera Rivera and Career Center Director Jim Case shined as part of the NBC Nightly News package about student unemployment in the Education Nation segment that aired Friday, October 8. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:03:02 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Asian-american-pacific-islander-study.asp Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:51:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Sora-park-tanjasiri-obesity-research.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:43:53 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Student-Achievement-Summit-Set-Nov-5.asp Hundreds of educators, school and business leaders, elected officials and community members will converge on Fullerton College Nov. 5 in an effort to address the state's achievement gap. Cal State Fullerton is partnering with the North Orange County Community College District in presenting the second Achievement Gap Summit. The inaugural event was held last year at CSUF. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:57:58 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Carmen-Curiel-Multicultural-Center-Director.asp As director of Cal State Fullerton's Multicultural Leadership Center, Carmen Curiel advises students in culturally-based student organizations and develops campus programs that promote diversity education. She talks about her role to advise and develop students into leaders who understand and embrace diversity. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:33:50 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Student-Presentations-Honored-at-National-Meetings.asp Four students have walked away with honors for their scientific poster presentations at last month's combined national Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Conference and the national Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Symposium in Anaheim. The dual events drew about 4,000 participants and about 85 presentations were recognized. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:06:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/New-Class-Named-for-Leadership-Development-Program.asp Thirty-one members of the campus community have been selected to take part in the 2010-11 Leadership Development Program, which was established to provide new and emerging campus leaders -- those with five or fewer years of leadership experience -- with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to lead individuals, departments, projects and teams. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:57:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Gordon-at-White-House-for-Hispanic-American-Initiative-Signing.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon is an invited guest at the White House today, Tuesday, Oct. 19. Gordon is attending a ceremony in the East Room, where President Barack Obama is scheduled to sign a revised Executive Order regarding the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:25:03 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Recognizing-Efforts-Supporting-Campus.asp Cal State Fullerton recently hosted a very special luncheon in which the efforts of its campus volunteers were recognized. Representatives of each campus support group attended the function where President Milton A. Gordon thanked their efforts to help the campus meet its goals of educating students. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:56:14 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Friendship-Games-Celebrate-Culture-and-Community.asp Cal State Fullerton's Pilipino American Student Association celebrates annual Friendship Games, begun 25 years ago to bring together student cultural clubs. More than 30 student organizations will compete this year. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:20:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Economic-Forecast-and-China-Business-Development.asp 2010 Economic Forecast and Business Development in China Oct. 28 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:39:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Eliza-noh-studies-suicide.asp Push to Excel Linked to Suicide in Asian-American Women Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:03:24 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Alcohol-Awareness-Week-Oct-18-22.asp At Cal State Fullerton, alcohol is not a necessary, or common, part of the college experience, according to a 2009 Prevention Research Center Safer Schools Survey. To continue reinforcing the message about the dangers of alcohol use, the campus will take part in Oct. 18-22 activities focusing on reducing high-risk drinking and related negative consequences. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:17:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Nixon-Library-Officals-Discuss-Collection.asp 'Public History, Public Trust: Remaking the Nixon Library,' an Oct. 21 public presentation on the archival collection of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, is presented by Cal State Fullerton's College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Division of Politics, Administration and Justice. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:13:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Business-Dean-Welcome-Governor-Conference-Attendees.asp The Regional Small Business Development Center Network serving Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are among the sponsors for the Tuesday, Oct. 19, Governor's Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. CSUF Business Dean Anil Puri to give welcome remarks at lunch. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:55:06 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Poll-Tracks-OC-Attitudes-Opinions.asp A poll of Orange County residents released today, Oct. 13, by Cal State Fullerton's Center for Public Policy, found a number of surprises, including majority support for balancing the state budget with a combination of fee and tax increases and program cuts. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:50:33 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/prop-19-talk.asp Pro and Cons of Proposition 19 to Be Discussed Oct. 28 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:17:44 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/prop-23-discussion.asp Roundtable on Global Warming Initiative Oct. 21 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:00:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Discussion-Oct-21-on-Proposition-23.asp Cal State Fullerton's Center for Sustainability hosts a free, public roundtable discussion on Proposition 23. The Nov. 2 ballot initiative would suspend state laws requiring reduced greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, until California's unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or less for four consecutive quarters. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:48:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Maria-Elena-Ramirez-Performs.asp Students Get Lesson on Indigenous Peoples, Colonialism and Humanity Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:02:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Unnikrishnan-Discusses-US-STEM-Competitiveness.asp The growing concern in the U.S. over noncompetitiveness in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields will be addressed Oct. 21 by Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of the Cal State Fullerton's College of Engineering and Computer Science. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:04:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/CSUF-Among-Princeton-Review-Best-Business-Schools.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics is included in the 2011 edition of Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Business Schools.' Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:10:10 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Orphans-of-Apollo-Screening-With-Film-Director.asp Free screening of documentary 'Orphans of Apollo,' followed by discussion with director Michael Potter. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:44:22 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/sharon-kim-studies-korean-american-churches.asp Korean Americans Create New Kind of Church Experience Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:03:01 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Sue-Fisher-Discusses-California-Shakeout-and-Preparing-for-Quake.asp Cal State Fullerton's emergency management coordinator Sue Fisher discusses how to prepare for the 'Big One' as part of the university's participation in the Oct. 21 Great California Shakeout. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:50:40 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Art-4-Health-Exhibit-2010-Opens-Oct-15.asp Student artist Miranda Cortez creates art as a form of escapism for herself -- as well as for others who view her drawings. 'Art makes me happy, and I am a firm believer that the happier the person, the healthier they are,' said Cortez, an art major specializing in illustration at Cal State Fullerton. She is just one of 41 student and alumni artists featured in the university's Art 4 Health exhibit opening Oct. 15 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:19:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Student-Artist-Gayle-Warfield.asp Gayle Warfield, a senior majoring in art with a concentration in graphic design, will see how her art affects others when it is viewed as part of the 'Art 4 Health IV' exhibit, which opens Oct. 15, at the Student Health and Counseling Center. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:14:08 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Patrick-Merrill-Revelation-Exhibit.asp Six monumental prints created by mixed-media artist and printmaker Patrick Merrill will be showcased in the exhibit 'Patrick Merrill: Revelation' Oct. 30-Nov. 9 in the Begovich Gallery. They were all created between 1994 and 2010 -- and include four 6' x 12' works titled 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' produced in 2004 in response to the events that followed Sept. 11. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:59:49 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Adornment-Art-of-Human-Expression-Exhibit.asp An exhibit highlighting the many ways people enhance their looks -- and express who they are or would like to be seen -- continues through March 31 in the Atrium Gallery of Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library. Hundreds of items and photographs from around the world and through the ages are on display as a part of 'Adornment: The Art of Human Expression.' Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:43:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/legends-legacies.asp Legends and Legacies 2010 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:45:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Dabirian-to-Address-EDUCAUSE.asp Amir Dabirian, vice president for information technology at Cal State Fullerton, will discuss "the new normal" for California State University information technology divisions, in light of a faltering economy and budget cuts, during the 2010 EDUCAUSE annual conference Oct. 12-15 in Anaheim. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:08:28 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Legislature-OKs-Budget-Restoring-Funds-to-CSU.asp After a marathon session, state lawmakers today approved a 2010-11 budget that restores $199 million to the California State University and provides an additional $60.6 million for enrollment growth. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:19:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Enrollment-Rises-at-Cal-State-Fullerton.asp Against the backdrop of higher admissions standards for out-of-area students and a 5 percent state university fee hike, Cal State Fullerton attracted a record number of applications for admission to the 2010-11 academic year and a fall enrollment of 35,590 students. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:36:57 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Business-Study-a-Hit-With-Fox-Sports.asp Cal State Fullerton business students showed they had the right stuff when they developed a case study for Fox Sports. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:26:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Growing-Business-With-the-Web.asp Family business leaders interested in growing their business with the web can learn tips and strategies from successful technology entrepreneur Steve Mihaylo at the Oct. 13 Cal State Fullerton Family Business Council program. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:52:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/asian-american-studies-ocapica-award.asp Cal State Fullerton's Asian American Studies program receives OCAPICA award. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:42:52 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Library-Expands-Cyber-Services.asp Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library is expanding to new electronic avenues to meet the needs of students. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:10:51 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/SSRC-Provides-Analysis.asp Social Science Research Center Provides Analysis for Public and Private Agencies Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:57:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Students-Present-Research-at-National-Conference.asp Cal State Fullerton students and faculty present research at national conference in Anaheim. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:10:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Broadway-and-Barbecue-Arts-benefit.asp One-night-only benefit for Cal State Fullerton College of the Arts showcases talents of students and accomplished grads. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:14:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Berg-klammer-medals.asp Dennis F. Berg, emeritus professor of sociology, and Thomas P. Klammer, emeritus dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, have been awarded the highest honor bestowed on educators by the Vietnamese government. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:58:54 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Future-STEM-Teachers-Connect-With-Recruiters.asp Soon-to-be math and science teachers hoping for leads to jobs recently had the opportunity to meet local school district officials during a networking event sponsored by Cal State Fullerton's Secondary Education Department and the Career Center. Recruiters from throughout Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties were in attendance. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:40:04 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Steinbeck-Lecture-Series.asp Three Cal State Fullerton faculty members take part in Fullerton Public Library program tied to John Steinbeck's novel, 'The Grapes of Wrath.' Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:07:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Gordon-Appointed-to-American-Council-on-Education-Commission.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon will be sharing his expertise and leadership regarding global education as a recently appointed member of the American Council on Education's Commission on International Initiatives. He will serve a term of three years. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:58:42 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/collegetowndebuts.asp A university without walls, where campus and city life converge Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:47:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Gender-Issues-Focus-of-Movie-Series.asp Cal State Fullerton's Women's Center hosts film series that explores gender issues. Free, public screenings begin Sept. 28 and continue through Dec. 7. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:10:48 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/chicano-studies-faculty.asp Trio lead Chicana and Chicano Studies courses Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:58:41 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/gustavo-arellano-teaches-at-csuf.asp Journalist Gustavo Arellano, Ask a Mexican! columnist, lectures on Orange County's chicano history in new CSUF course Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:25:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Theatre-and-Dance-Begins-2010-Season.asp Cal State Fullerton's Theatre and Dance Program kicks off the 2010-11 Season with 'Sonnets for an Old Century' and 'Move Over, Mrs. Markham.' Tickets now available. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:27:43 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Arboretum-Offers-Halloween-Haunted-Garden.asp The spirit of Halloween is alive Oct. 29-30 in the Fullerton Arboretum's Haunted Garden. This year's two-night event will feature vampires and vermin, ghosts, ghouls and goblins, trees that whisper, growl and talk, and everything that goes 'bump' in the night will be lurking along hidden trails. Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:31:16 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/California-Crack-Up-Share-Views-on-State-Governance.asp As part of national Constitution Day activities, Joe Mathews and Mark Paul, authors of 'California Crack Up: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It' were invited to Cal State Fullerton Sept. 16 to discuss the state's current problems and how different attempts to 'fix' the state have fared. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:59:17 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/kneeshaw-mitigating-oil-spills.asp Tara Kneeshaw, assistant professor of geological sciences, spent her summer in Bemidji, Minn., studying how to remediate wetlands polluted by oil and ethanol spills. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:55:20 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Gordon-Appointed-to-American-Counicl-on-Education-Commission.asp Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon was recently appointed a member of the American Council on Education's Commission on International Initiatives. The commission serves as an advisory and strategic planning body in developing policy positions on international education initiatives, conducting research, sponsoring programs to help member institutions advance internationalization and representing U.S. higher education internationally. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:37 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/inside/2010/Former-Titans-Rejoin-Athletics.asp Four former student-athletes -- including baseball's Kirk Saarloos and Carolyn Ellis of track and field -- have returned to Cal State Fullerton as part of numerous staff changes for the 2010-11 academic year. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:05:56 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Detras-de-las-cortinas-opening.asp Opening celebration of Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center's 'Detras de Las Cortinas' exhibit Sept. 4, 2010. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:26:07 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Executive-Compensation-Conference-2010.asp Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the Forum for Corporate Directors host an Oct. 12 half-day conference on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The 2,300-page bill was signed into law in July and has been characterized as the most expansive reform of the financial services industry in decades. The law gives company shareholders a voice in determining CEO compensation packages. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:11:39 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/Film-and-Talks-on-Cultural-Conflicts.asp Cal State Fullerton presents 'Only a World Away,' a day of talks about diversity issues, such as racial differences, communication problems, perceptions, attitudes and awareness. The event is free and open to the public. Keynote speaker is Lee Mun Wah, a Chinese American community therapist and diversity speaker. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:50:38 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/caldwell-dyson-transcript.asp Transcript of Caldwell-Dyson video. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:17:34 -0700 http://calstate.fullerton.edu/spotlight/2010/Detras-de-las-cortinas-transcript.asp Transcript of Detras de Las Cortinas video Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:56:23 -0700