April 2011
- About Bullies and Sexual Orientation
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.
- Autism Conference Explores Research Practices
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.
- Fair Housing in Orange County Panel Discussion
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.
- Special Athletes, Special Games
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.
- CSUF President Recognized by Illinois Institute of Technology
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.
- Building a Legacy of Peace
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.
- CSUF Irvine Campus Welcomes Community
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.
- Cal State Fullerton's 2011 Vision & Visionaries Gala
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.
- Grants Fund Research, Creative Activity and Assessment
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.
- Fullerton Longitudinal Study Results
Young students who excel in math have higher chances of completing college degrees
- Civil Rights Exhibit
Civil Rights Exbit opens at Fullerton Arboretum
- President, Students Forge Statement in Defense of Public Education
Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon joined with students today in signing a statement in defense of public education.
- Wind Symphony Performs Kraft Concerto
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.
- Civil Engineering Professor Aids Japan
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.
- CommWeek Features Alumni Professionals
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.
- Summing Up Success
How Cal State Fullerton, it's professors and alumni advance mathematics
- President Signs International Sustainability Agreements
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.
- The Cal Method
Alumnus Sam Calavitta Teaches Math
- MSW Program Accredited
MSW program
- 'Mending the World: Poetry, Activism and Healing'
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.
- Antibiotics and Drug-Resistant Bacteria Talk
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.
- STEM Careers Explored
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.
- Communications Students Take on Vehicle Promotion Challenge
this semester, 39 Cal State Fullerton communications-advertising majors are being challenged to use the lessons they have learned in a real-world promotion.
- Persian Calligraphy and Miniatures on Exhibit
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.
- Family Business Breakfast Forum April 20
"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.
- Athletes Honored for Academics
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.
- University Police Participate in Statewide Effort
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.
- Midyear Economic Forecast April 20
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.
- Festivals, Films, Alternative Energy/Transportation Expo for Earth Week
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.
- 'Whale Wars' Paul Watson and Activist Jamie Kilstein to Speak
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.
- Discussion on Global Crises
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.
- Disagreement in Ethics and Epistemology to be Discussed
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.
- Campus Replaces Lights for Energy Efficiency
Cal State Fullerton will soon begin an 18-month project to replace light bulbs, fixtures and lighting controls for energy efficiency and savings.
- Lincoln and the Secession Lecture April 14
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.
- Arboretum Plant and Garden Show April 16-17
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.
- Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day
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.
- Graduate Forum 2011: Focus on Diversity
Diversity was the focus of this year's Graduate Forum.
- Graduate Forum 2011
Second Graduate Forum Addresses Benefits of Diverse Education
- Describing a Mentor
Mentor program
- 'What Will Become of the Holocaust?' Topic of Hansen Lecture
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?"
- College of Education Names Suite for Donor Emma Holmes
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.
- Defense Department Official, Sports Legend Keynote Commencement
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.
- 'Border Inspections' Exhibit at Pollak Library
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.
