December 2010
- Student History Journal Named Best in Nation
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.
- Grants Fund Faculty Research and Programs
Cal State Fullerton faculty members are studying a research and operating projects, thanks to grant and contract funding.
- Cuajungco Study Into What Causes Mucolipidosis
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.
- Four Deans Retire
Four Deans -- Jerry Samuelson, Thomas Klammer, Rick Pullen and Roberta Rikli -- retire after about four decades of service each at Cal State Fullerton
- Jerry Samuelson Retires
Jerry Samuelson, dean of the College of the Arts, retires after four decades at Cal State Fullerton.
- Roberta Rikli Retires
Dean Roberta E. Rikli retires from Cal State Fullerton after a 38-year career.
- A Love Story
Dean Thomas P. Klammer retires after 38 years of service at Cal State Fullerton.
- Rick Pullen Retires
Rick Pullen, dean of the College of Communications retires
- Award Winning Alumni Teachers
Cal State Fullerton Produces award-winning alumni teachers.
- Teacher Alumni Awardees
Alumni teachers win awards for their work.
- New Philanthropic Foundation Board Members
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.
- University Police Receive National Accreditation
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.
- CSUF Among Top 10 in International Student Enrollment
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.
- Mark Ellis Elected to National Council of Math Teachers
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.
- Shaun Pichler to Spend Intersession as Visiting Scholar
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.
- Spitzer Discusses New Nixon Presidential Library
Political scientist Scott J. Spitzer writes about the history of presidential libraries and the changes that have occurred at the Nixon Library since 2007.
- AIDS Awareness
Student, professors raise AIDS awareness
- Raising HIV Awareness
Graduate nursing student Austin Nation lives with AIDS and, through education talks, tries to prevent it from spreading.
- HIV/AIDS Experts
Cal State FullertonProfessors Study Life-Threatening Disease, Search for Interventions
- Grant Advances Special Education Teacher Program
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.
- Interview with Future Special Ed Teacher Jill Pasker
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.
- Fall 2010 All Night Study Program
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.
- Cloud Computing and Technology Family Business Talk Dec. 8
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.
- Students, Teachers Study Plant DNA in Weekend Science Program
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.
- Tim Gay, Physics of Football Author, Speaks Dec. 3
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.
