September 2011
- Guest Lecturer Matthew Vargo Leads Dance Class
"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.
- Preparing Students for Success in Online Learning
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.
- Bracero Program Documentary
Film Director To Discuss, Screen 'Harvest of Loneliness' Oct. 10
- Campus Experts Speak
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.
- New This Fall
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.
- What's New This Fall?
News this fall cal state fullerton public affairs staff classes, professors housing 2011
- Preparing the Future Generation Workshop
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.
- Village Voice Editor Tony Ortega
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.
- Gallery Talk on Lebowski Cycle
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
- Japanese American WWII Experience
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."
- Executive Compensation Conference
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.
- Dead Sea Scroll Display and Lecture
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.
- CSUF Hearst Winner Eliza Ramirez
Student Eliza Ramirez Wants to Help Abused Women, Wins Hearst/CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement
- Cindy Abbott Write About Everest
Cindy Abbott Summits Mt. Everest, Writes Book
- Cinco de Mayo Talk
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.
- 'Gustavo's Awesome Lecture Series!' Returns
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.
- Nuclear Power Plants and Earthquakes Talk
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.
- Saturday Math Sessions for Gradues 7-9 Begin Sept. 24
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.
- Michaels Testifies to House Subcommittee
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.
- Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars Named
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.
- 2011 Constitution Day Festivities
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
- Added Service - Upcoming Release of SBDC RFP
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.
- Raytheon Director to Discuss Technology Advances in Public Safety
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.
- Thanks Gordon
Campus, Community Reaction to news about President Gordon retirement
- My Life's Work
Cal State Fullerton President announces retirement plans and community responds.
- 2011-12 Theatre Season Announced
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.
- Gordon Announces Retirement
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.
- President Delivers Convocation Address
President Milton A. Gordon delivers convocation address
- 2011 Incoming Guardian Scholars
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.
- Thinking Queer Lecture Series
Speaker Series Focus on Sexuality Thinking Queer Lectures
- Scott A. FitzGerald Exhibit
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.
- Tenth Annual SEC Financial Reporting Conference
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.
- New Grand Central Art Center Director
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.
- Demanding Child Care
Historian Natalie Fousekis' First Book Traces Women's Activism and Politics of Welfare
- 'Film as Collaborative Art' Lecture Series
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.
- Technology Day Sept. 14
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.
- CSU Media Arts Festival Call for Entries
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.
- Three Arts of Photography Talk
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."
- Family Business Communication Workshop Sept. 20
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.
