January 2011
- Future Science Teacher Named Federal Student Ambassador
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.
- Comedy Show Fundraiser for American Heart Association
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.
- Earth, Wind & Fire Headlines Front & Center 2011
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."
- Fullerton Among CSU Campuses OK's for Nursing Doctorate Pilot Program
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.
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Spring Lecture Series
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.
- School of Nursing Planning Launch of Doctorate
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.
- Sonenshein on California Governance Reform
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.
- Alexandra Swan Reflects on Panetta Internship Experience
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.
- Homecoming 2011
Homecoming 2011, featuring Cal State Fullerton's basketball teams and the award-winning dance team.
- Men's basketball transfers
Titans men's basketball program success attributed to transfer students
- Dancers Defend Championship
Titans Dance Team defends championship, bringing total to 10 wins
- Phi Kappa Tau's Gamma Omicron Chapter Celebrates Anniversary
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.
- Native American Basket Class Offered at Arboretum
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.
- Gustavo Lecture Series Features Latino Artists, Authors
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.
- CSUF Back-to-School-Spring Classes Begin Jan. 22
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.
- International Showcase for Teachers
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.
- Commercial Real Estate in 2011
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.
- Greenberg Selected for Nursing Fellowship
Cindy Smith Greenberg, director of Cal State Fullerton's School of Nursing, has been selected for fellowship into the American Academy of Nursing.
- Homecoming 2011
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.
- William G. Briggs named Dean of College of Communications
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.
- New director of housing and residence life
Fred Lipscomb, Cal State Fullerton's new housing director, answers questions about the new residential development.
- Student Housing Experience
Students who live on campus describe their experience.
- Staff Members Live and Work on Campus
Staff members Terrie Tran and Jason Curtis live and work on campus, overseeing student residents.
- Living on Campus
Cal State Fullerton is set to provide campus housing for more students.
- Andy Warhol Photos and Prints on Exhibit
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.
- Detecting Ripples in Time and Space
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.
- Kottler Teaches Helping Others by Example
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.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrated
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.
- Campus Veterans Abrego and McMahan Named to Acting Positions
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.
- Students, Faculty to Showcase Research, Teaching at Biotech Symposium
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.
- Expert Business Advice for New Year
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.
- Campus Rates Highly on COACHE Survey
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.
- Talk by Lloyd's Chairman Peter Levene
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.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholarships for Nursing Students
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.
