May 2012
- 'New Opportunities in Aging'
Thriving in retirement, reducing fall risk, care giving and self defense are among the topics to be discussed at the North Orange County Senior Summit, "New Opportunities in Aging," June 9 at Cal State Fullerton.
- Summer Camps Offered for Youth
Youngsters of all ages have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and have fun taking part in camps and enrichment programs offered this summer at Cal State Fullerton.
- Johnson Eanes Named Vice President of Student Affairs
A woman who has devoted her career to assisting adolescents and young adults in meeting and achieving their life goals is the newly named vice president for student affairs at Cal State Fullerton.
- Public Viewing of 'Transit of Venus'
The "Transit of Venus," an astronomical event that happens every 120 years, can be viewed June 5 at the Fullerton Arboretum.
- Decoding a Bestseller
Stephen J. Mexal, assistant professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics, examined Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" for the Journal of Popular Culture and his article, "Realism, Narrative History, and the Production of the Bestseller 'The Da Vinci Code' and the Virtual Public Sphere," has received the Russel B. Nye Award for the Outstanding Article published in the Journal of Popular Culture in 2011.
- $1.2 Million Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant Funds CSUF Program
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is awarding Cal State Fullerton a four-year, $1.2 million grant to continue efforts to bring real-world research experiences to undergraduates, high school students and science teachers.
- Commencement
About 10,000 grads and candidates for graduation took part in Cal State Fullerton's commencement ceremonies. Attendees numbered more than 50,000 during the weekend festivities, which included a flash mob marriage proposal and inspirational keynote addresses from students and invited speakers.
- Students Create Phone Game 'A Ruff Day'
Four computer science students have created "A Ruff Day" phone game. The creation won first place at the IEEE GameSIG intercollegiate computer game competition.
- Communications Grad Wins Sculpture Contest
Class of 2012 graduate Ryan Kidder swept the first place and People's Choice awards Wednesday night in the Emulex "Art of Convergence" competition, taking home $5,000 in prize money for his "Cranial Convergence" sculpture.
- C-REAL Provides Training and Research to Effect Educational Change
Cal State Fullerton's Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership offers training and research in diversity, assessment, evaluation leadership, access and social justice.
- Bedell Re-elected to Seventh Term as Academic Senate Chair
John W. "Jack" Bedell, emeritus professor of sociology, has been reelected to lead Cal State Fullerton's Academic Senate. It is the seventh time in his 40-plus years teaching sociology and a university first-- an individual elected to seven terms of office to lead the Academic Senate.
- Graduation Ceremony Ends in Flash Mob Marriage Proposal
College of Health and Human Services Graduation Ceremony Ends in Flash Mob Marriage Proposal
- Future Elementary, Science Teachers
To prepare more high-quality elementary teachers and science educators for California's schools, Cal State Fullerton is graduating the first classes of students from two new innovative efforts: the combined credential/master's in education and B.A. in earth science.
- Former Natural Sciences and Mathematics Dean Dies
Kolf O. Jayaweera, emeritus dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, died Thursday, May 16, after a long illness. He was 73 and succumbed in an Oregon hospice. He had been afflicted with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare brain disorder.
- Graduating McNair Scholars
Eight Ronald E. McNair Scholars will cross the stage at commencement this weekend, most stopping to deliver the student keynote address at their respective ceremonies.
- Smoke-Free Policy Signed
Cal State Fullerton Interim President Willie J. Hagan today signed into policy an Academic Senate resolution that will make the university a smoke-free campus effective Aug 1, 2013.
- Silas Abrego Honored by Academic Senate
During its annual marathon meeting, Cal State Fullerton's Academic Senate stopped proceedings to honor Silas Abrego, interim vice president for student affairs, for 27 years of service to the campus and to students.
- Student Beats Cancer Twice, Lands D.C. Fellowship
As she completes her bachelor's degree this month, Kelly H. Kim will mark the fruition of a goal, one accomplishment of many she plans to attain in her cancer-free life.
- Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Senior, Graduate Student
Strong scholarship and the dedication to help others through tutoring, community endeavors and research support is the common thread between two Cal State Fullerton students who are being honored this year with the Alumni Association's Outstanding Senior and Outstanding Graduate Student awards.
- Engineering Students Garner Research Awards
Three Cal State Fullerton engineering majors have brought home a first- and two second-place awards from the 26th annual CSU Student Research Competition at Cal State Long Beach.
- Graduating Guardian Scholars
Eight former foster youth are realizing their dream of earning a college degree this year -- made possible through Cal State Fullerton's Guardian Scholars program. As members of the Class of 2012, they are taking part in the university's May 19-20 Commencement exercises.
- Graduating President's Scholars
Seven of Cal State Fullerton's most academically accomplished students will be among the 2012 graduating class at this weekend's commencement ceremonies. These distinguished students -- coincidentally all women -- are President's Scholars who have achieved high marks for academic work, leadership and community service activities.
- Competition Sponsored by Emulex Engages CSUF Artists
As the spring semester winds down, art professor Jim Jenkins' students have been revving up, in a sprint to complete the sculptures they've envisioned -- some as high as 7 feet tall -- for a contest sponsored by Emulex that is designed to tap their imaginations and talents.
- ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Twenty-two Army ROTC cadets, including twin brothers Frank and James Loxsom of Irvine, will be commissioned as second lieutenants during a May 18 ceremony at Cal State Fullerton.
- Giles T. Brown Outstanding Thesis Award Recipient
Cal State Fullerton graduate student Benjamin Higgins is this year's recipient of the Giles T. Brown Outstanding Thesis Award, an honor recognizing scholarly achievement at the master's level.
- Vision & Visionaries
Cal State Fullerton saluted the distinguished careers and leadership of eight graduates April 28 during the university's 2012 Vision & Visionaries event.
- Distinguished Alumni Honored
Eight distinguished alumni in the fields of business, engineering, film and journalism, plus volunteerism were honored April 28 during the university's 19th annual Vision & Visionaries.
- Recognizing Diverse Leadership
For his decades of work advancing human rights in higher education, Silas H. Abrego is being named a recipient of a 2012 Orange County Human Relations award.
- Engineering Students Garner State, National Honors
The Cal State Fullerton student chapter of the California Geotechnical Engineers Association has been awarded the organization's 2012 "Rising Star Award," an honor based on the activities of student chapters and their competition success at the national level, said Binod Tiwari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and adviser of the chapter.
- Business College Hosts Golf Tournament
Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics hosts its 18th annual golf classic Monday, June 25, to raise funds for student scholarships and classroom technology.
- First in State for Graduating Hispanic Students
Cal State Fullerton has moved up to fourth in the nation and continues to be first in the state for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanic students, as reported in this week's issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.
- Greenberg Elected to Statewide Post
Cindy Smith Greenberg, director of the School of Nursing, has been elected president of the California Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- President's Symposium on 'Confronting Inequality'
"Confronting Inequality: Political, Educational and Social Consequences and Remedies" is the focus of a President's Symposium Friday, May 11, at Cal State Fullerton.
- Diana Guerin Elected Chair of Statewide Academic Senate
Diana W. Guerin, a veteran professor of child and adolescent studies and Cal State Fullerton alumna, has been elected chair of the California State University Academic Senate. Guerin is the fifth CSUF faculty member to serve as chair of the statewide group that recommends academic policies to the CSU Board of Trustees and chancellor.
- Student Promotes World Appreciation
Maureen K. Fox, English graduate student lands university's International Understanding Award.
- Retiree Achieves Dream
Seventy-year-old David G. Jones prepares to don cap and gown to receive his bachelor's degree in history as the university's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Award.
- Student Body Honors Faculty
Cal State Fullerton's Associated Students Inc. recently recognized eight faculty members for having "gone above and beyond teaching, serving as an inspiration, a mentor and a role model to students."
- Commencement 2012
More than 10,000 grads and candidates for graduation are eligible to participate in Cal State Fullerton's May 19-20 commencement ceremonies. Attendees are expected to number more than 50,000 during the weekend festivities.
- Engineering Team Takes Third in Map Contest
Three civil engineering majors have put Cal State Fullerton on the map -- on the Google Map, that is -- in a new and improved way.
- Academic Senate Honors L. Donald Shields
Cal State Fullerton's Academic Senate honored the university's second president, L. Donald Shields, with a resolution of commendation May 3.
- Anthropologist Named Outstanding Professor
University bestows its highest honors for a faculty member on John A. Bock
- Obesity Symposium
"Obesity Prevention Through the Life Span: Reflections of the Past and Visions for the Future" is the title of a May 24 symposium hosted by Cal State Fullerton's College of Health and Human Development.
- Film as Collaborative Art Symposium
Discussions, demonstrations and student film screenings are part of what makes up the Saturday, May 5, Film as Collaborative Art Symposium at Cal State Fullerton
- Students Represent Campus in Statewide Competition
Eleven undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated their ability for conducting sophisticated research are winners of this spring's Cal State Fullerton Student Research Competition and will represent the university at the 26th annual CSU Student Research Competition May 4 and 5 at Cal State Long Beach.
