October 2010
- U.S. Bancorp $500,000 Grant to Cal State Fullerton for Financial Education
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.
- Impact of Higher Education
A Look at the Impact that Cal State Fullerton Has Had on Students and the Industries Where They Work
- Producing Engineers
College of Engineering and Computer Science Teaches Innovation
- Preparing Business Graduates
Through Myriad Concentrations and Practical Experience, Mihaylo College Produces 'Work-Ready' Force
- Careers in Communications
College of Communications Helps Students Grow Professionally Through Mix of Theoretical Courses and Special Programs
- Hands-On Science
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Emphasizes Scientific Research Experience for Students
- ProductCamp SoCal Marketing Symposium Nov. 6
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.
- Melissa Santa Maria, Shuko Yoshitake, Gayle Warfield Earn Scholarships
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.
- Visually Impaired Students Receive CSU Scholarships
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.
- Economic Forecast and Business Development in China Oct. 28
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.
- Deceased Iraq, Afghanistan Service Members to be Honored
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.
- Crowdsourcing the University's Strategic Planning
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.
- Faculty, Student Works Shine During Fall Dance Theatre
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.
- Irvine Campus Participates in Global Mural Project
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.'
- Asian American Studies Course Produces Health Information Campaigns
- NBC News with Jesus Herrera Rivera and Career Center Director Jim Case
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.
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Study
- Sora Park Tanjasiri Garners $7 Million to Combat Obesity, Cancer
- Nov. 5 Summit Addresses Student Achievement Issues
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.
- Multicultural Center Engages Diverse Campus Community
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.
- Student Research Recognized at National Meetings
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.
- New Class Named for Leadership Development Program
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.
- President Gordon at White House
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.
- Accolades for Campus Volunteers
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.
- Filipino American Students Celebrate 25th Friendship Games
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.
- What's Happening in the Economy?
2010 Economic Forecast and Business Development in China Oct. 28
- Eliza Noh Studies Suicide
Push to Excel Linked to Suicide in Asian-American Women
- Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 18-22
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.
- Nixon Library, Museum Officials Discuss Collection
'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.
- Business Dean to Welcome Governor's Conference Attendees
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.
- Poll Tracks OC Attitudes, Opinions
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.
- Proposition 19 Discussion at CSUF
Pro and Cons of Proposition 19 to Be Discussed Oct. 28
- Proposition 23 Discussion
Roundtable on Global Warming Initiative Oct. 21
- Prop. 23 Discussion Oct. 21
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.
- Maria Elena Ramirez Performs at CSUF
Students Get Lesson on Indigenous Peoples, Colonialism and Humanity
- Unnikrishnan Discusses U.S. STEM Competitiveness
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.
- CSUF Among Princeton Review's Best Business Schools
Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics is included in the 2011 edition of Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Business Schools.'
- Orphans of Apollo Screening With Film Director
Free screening of documentary 'Orphans of Apollo,' followed by discussion with director Michael Potter.
- Sociologist Sharon Kim Studies Korean American Churches
Korean Americans Create New Kind of Church Experience
- Sue Fisher Discusses Oct. 21 Great California Shakeout
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.
- 'Art 4 Health' Exhibit 2010 Opens Oct. 15
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
- Artist Gayle Warfield Discusses Her Art
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.
- Exhibit of Artist and Printmaker Patrick Merrill
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.
- Adornment: The Art of Human Expression Exhibit at Pollak Library
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.'
- Legends and Legacies 2010
Legends and Legacies 2010
- CSUF IT Official to Address EDUCAUSE
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.
- Legislature Approves 2010-11 Budget
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.
- Enrollment Rises at Cal State Fullerton
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.
- Business Study a Hit With Fox Sports
Cal State Fullerton business students showed they had the right stuff when they developed a case study for Fox Sports.
- Growing Your Business With the Web Talk
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.
- Asian American Studies Receives OCAPICA Award
Cal State Fullerton's Asian American Studies program receives OCAPICA award.
- Library Evolves to Serve Today's Educational Needs
Cal State Fullerton's Pollak Library is expanding to new electronic avenues to meet the needs of students.
- Research Center Provides Analysis
Social Science Research Center Provides Analysis for Public and Private Agencies
- Students, Faculty Present Research at SACNAC Conference
Cal State Fullerton students and faculty present research at national conference in Anaheim.
