News Briefs
Nov. 17, 2009
Thanksgiving Blood Drive This Week
The Volunteer & Service Center is looking for donors for a Thanksgiving blood drive scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., today (Nov. 17) through Nov. 19. The blood drive will be held on the walkway between the Titan Gym and the Student Recreation Center.
For more information, call 657-278-7623 or email volunteer@fullerton.edu.
Rally Against Hate Nov. 19
The Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness, part of the Associated Students Inc., will host a “Rally Against Hate,” Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Quad.
Rally participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with derogatory remarks on the “Wall of Prejudice,” and are encouraged to share their commitments to combat hate crimes and support social change on the “Wall of Hope.”
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate. For more information, visit asi.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2914.
Financial Services and Contracts & Procurement Honored
Two Cal State Fullerton business departments have been honored for their business acumen.
Financial Services received the California State Controller's Achieving Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the preparation of the financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. This award was presented June 22 for achieving the highest quality in California government accounting and financial reporting.
Also in June, Contracts & Procurement Services was recognized with the National Purchasing Institute’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement. The award honors public or nonprofit procurement organizations that demonstrate excellence in innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement and leadership.
New CD Released
Musicologist Stan L. Breckenridge, a lecturer in Afro-ethnic studies, has released his seventh CD, “Reflections,” featuring 11 original vocal and instrumental songs. Several songs on the CD premiered last year at a student benefit concert in Meng Concert Hall. The CD is available on ITunes.
Appointment
Susan Leavy was named the acting director of the Women’s/Adult Reentry Center effective Nov. 9. For the last six years, she has served as Women's Center coordinator for the Prevention of Crimes Against Women program. Leavy also has served as a part-time lecturer in psychology and sociology.
Nov. 10, 2009
Titan Toy Drive Begins
New toys are being sought for needy kids ages 7 to 14. To participate, campus and community members may take a name from the Titan toy train display in the lobby of the Titan Student Union and purchase a toy for that child. Donors are asked to bring unwrapped toys with the name tags attached to the TSU information and Services desk by Dec. 10. For more information, call 657-278-2468.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to an extended family illness, Jennifer Solorzano of Parking and Transportation will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate vacation leave credits only to supplement her exhausted leave account.
Also due to extended illnesses, Lucimar Acevedo of University Police and Lilian Pahn of the Center for Internships and Community Engagement will soon deplete all leave available. Campus members are requested to donate either sick or vacation credits to supplement their exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
November 3, 2009
Fibromyalgia: What You Eat Matters! Nov. 7
The Fibromyalgia Research and Education Center hosts a free Nov. 7 workshop geared towards nutrition and fibromyalgia community. The 1-4 p.m. program, "Fibromyalgia: What You Eat Matters!" will be held in Room 199 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building. Register check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.
Topics are “Why Healthy Foods Can Help You Heal” with Susan Ingebretson-Cramer and “A Functional Medicine Approach to Improving Health and Well-Being for Persons With Fibromyalgia” with Sushma Bahl and Sylvia Galelli of Dip CN.
For more information or to register to attend, call 657-278-7031 or fibromyalgia@fullerton.edu. Seating is limited.
Tucker Hosts Native American Workshop Nov. 7-8
County and campus members interested in Native American culture are invited to attend a Nov. 7-8 California Native American Material Cultures Workshop at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon.
The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. program will feature Mark Mendez, a member of the Chumash Tribe, who will introduce participants to the tools and resources uses by the state's indigenous people. The program is particularly geared toward teachers offering different hands-on activities intended to enhance classroom presentations, said Karon Cornell, director of the sanctuary. “The workshop handouts contain lesson plans, economical classroom activities, native songs and stories, as well as fun facts.”
Workshop fee is $25 per day or $40 for both days. A light lunch is provided. For more information, or to register, call 714-649-2760.
The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a 12-acre, nonprofit nature preserve located in Modjeska Canyon adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest. It is owned and operated by California State University, Fullerton, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The facility features a small natural history museum/interpretive center, a bird observation porch, patio an picnic areas, gift shop and amphitheater in addition to the ponds, hiking trails and natural flora.
Book Drive to Benefit Uganda Children
The Women's Center is hosting a book donation drive through Nov. 30 to benefit the nonprofit organization Invisible Children who are working to help school children in Uganda. All higher quality, newer books — including textbooks — may be donated by bringing them to Room 205 of University Hall.
The books will be sold online through Invisible Children partner, Better World Books, with sales proceeds being used to help build schools destroyed or damaged in war-torn northern Uganda. Books also can be purchased through Better World Books to benefit the program.
For more information, contact Jerri Freeman at 657-278-3820 or jfreeman@fullerton.edu.
Fraternity Raises Record Amount for Charity
An Oct. 17 Monte Carlo Night to benefit a camp for children with serious illness has garnered $6,500 — a record amount for the Phi Kappa Tau, Gamma Omicron Chapter, founded on campus in 1960.
More than 300 people, including fraternity members and their parents, alumni and university staff and faculty members, attended the Las Vegas-style event.
“All the hard work paid off in the end, and now we will be able to send kids to camp,” said Andrew Lopez, chapter president and a communications major.
The chapter will donate the proceeds to the Painted Turtle Camp, founded in 1999 by Paul Newman and Page Adler. Located at Lake Hughes in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest, Painted Turtle is the sixth addition to Newman’s family of Hole in the Wall Camps for seriously ill children and is the only multi-disease camp and family care center of its kind on the West Coast.
Hole in the Wall Camps is the national fraternity’s philanthropy. “We take pride in our chapter and understand how important it is for Phi Kappa Tau as national organization to support Hole in the Wall Camps,” said Lopez, who also serves as chief communications officer for Associated Students Inc. “As our chapter continues to grow, we will continue to raise the bar for our fraternity.” Related link: http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/Inside/2009/phi-kappa-tau-leadership-academy.html
Appointment
Mikel Hogan was reappointed chair of Human Services for a one-year term effective Aug. 20, 2009.
Emeriti Named
Gamini Gunawardane was named emeritus professor of management by President Milton A. Gordon effective Aug. 15. Gunawardane has served the campus for 27 years during which be contributed to the modernization of the operations management curriculum, designed new courses in technology and health care management and contributed new approaches to courses in quality and service management. Gunawardane served on numerous campus committee, including the one that recommended establishing the College of Engineering and Computer Science and was active in the CSU Operations Management Professors’ Association.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to an extended illness, Mary Ellen Frazier of Parking and Transportation will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate vacation leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
October 27, 2009
Thomas Boyd, professor of marketing and associate dean of Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, is scheduled to discuss the college's branding strategy on “Critical Mass,” a business program on OCTalkRadio.net.
The Tuesday, Nov. 3, segment will air from 4:30-4:55 p.m. and can be heard on http://octalkradio.net/default.aspx. For more information about the program, go to http://thepowerofceopeergroups.com/CRITICALMASSTheRadioShow.html.
October 20, 2009
Reduced Hours This Week for Credit Union, Food Services
Due to the faculty furloughs this week (Oct. 20 - 22), Campus Dining has announced the following closure/reduced hours for food services across campus:
Nutwood Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carl's Jr. will be open 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 20-22, Friday 7 a.m. -6 p.m.
Langsdorf Hall Express and Starbucks in Mihaylo Hall will be closed
The food court in the Titan Student Union will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food served by The Cup and Togo's only.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union's campus branch will be open 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 20-22 and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 23. For additional questions, please feel free to contact Tannia Acosta at 714-258-4000.
Library Hours Expanded
Pollak Library officials have announced that beginning this week, they have extended hours to 10:30 p.m. for the north side of the first floor. The expanded hours — on Mondays through Thursdays — are only for that section of the library.
All other sections of the library, including the south side of the first floor will still close at 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.
The modified hours are based upon the results of a recent online survey in which the highest student desire is for study space and access to computers. The preference for extending evening hours outweighed opening on Sundays.
“This will accommodate the need for access to study space and computers,” said Richard Pollard, university librarian. The 125 workstations in the Information and Learning Commons and the print reference collection will be available, but not the circulating collection housed in the south side of the library.
After 9 a.m. only very basic assistance by a library assistant will be available at the Information and Learning Commons counter. Community support officers, identified by their yellow uniform shirts, will be patrolling and providing building security after closure of the rest of the facility.
“This is a bare-bones response to the needs students have communicated. The library has not discovered a pot of ‘new’ money; its budget remains under the same challenges facing all campus entities,” said Pollard. “Dollars supporting extended hours are additional dollars taken from the budgets supporting purchase of information resources and staff assistance in their use.”
Appointment
Ronald E. Oliver was appointed to a one-semester term as acting chair of Education Leadership effective Aug. 20.
Emerita Named
President Milton A. Gordon conferred the title of emeritus director of information services in University Advancement to Karen Bushman. The title is in recognition of her 24 years of service to the campus community beginning as an assistant systems analyst in the then Division of University Relations and Development. She also was an original contributor to the “It’s Our University” fundraising campaign.
Book Sale Center Sets Furlough Closure
The Book Sale Center, located in Room 199 of the Pollak Library, will be closed through Oct. 23 because of furlough days.
The center, operated by the Patrons of the Library in cooperation with the university's Emeriti, is normally open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-5 p.m. Thursdays during the academic year.
Volunteer Fair at Irvine Campus Nov. 4
The Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus hosts “Social Action Through Community Engagement” Nov. 4 with Alan Woo of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County and Cal State Fullerton student Dameion Renault of Caring Students Helping Other Students, Inc.
The 5-7:30 p.m. program includes a volunteer fair with opportunities to engage in the community. For more information, go to www.fullerton.edu/irvinecampus/pages/sa_legacies.asp or call Marsha Daughetee at 657-278-1650.
Subjects Sought for Project on Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in College Students
Health science and psychology faculty members, along with the Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, are conducting the first interdisciplinary study to understand college students’ lifestyle choices and relationship to their physical and mental health.
As participation by a broad representative sample of college students is the key element for this project, the research team seeks faculty support by allowing surveys to be distributed to students in the classes.
The Centers for Disease Control-funded research aims to examine college students’ lifestyle choices, including food choices, alcohol use, physical activity, sleep habits and stress management, which can impact academic performance and have lifelong health implications.
Research findings will help inform health educators and researchers about college students’ dietary patterns and contributing factors to decision making of other lifestyle choices, say researchers Jie W. Weiss, associate professor of health science, and Emily Cheng, lecturer in psychology. The information, they add, is an important first step for the development of more tailored health promotion and intervention programs for college students.
Data collection began last spring and continues this fall. Faculty willing to participate can schedule the survey session on a day and time that is most convenient for that class. For more information or to schedule a survey, contact Weiss at 657-278-4388 or jweiss@fullerton.edu, or Cheng at 657-278-7062 or echeng@fullerton.edu.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to extended illnesses, Dennis Yuan of Visual Arts will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement his exhausted leave accounts.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
Students Vote Oct. 28-29 for Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors
Associated Students, Inc. will hold elections for its Board of Directors Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 29. All currently enrolled campus students are eligible to vote for a representative from their respective academic colleges. All elected representatives will serve a one-year term on the board.
Students may vote online or at one of the four ASI voting tents located in front of the Titan Student Union from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Steven G. Mihaylo Hall, McCarthy Hall or the Pollak Library from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 29, 2009
Career Center Hosts Open House for Faculty
Cal State Fullerton's Career Center and Target co-sponsor a Wednesday, Sept. 30, open house to not only thank faculty members for support of the center, but to learn about available resources and services. The 1-3 p.m. event will be held in Room 210G of Langsdorf Hall.
Wellness Workshop Series Begins Wednesday
The Center for Successful Aging kicks off its 2009 Wellness Workshop Series tomorrow (Sept. 30) with “Whole Person Wellness: Be Well all the Around,” a discussion of taking a holistic approach to overall health with Mackenzie MacSween, health promotion program coordinator.
The 10:30-11:30 a.m. program will be held in Room 17 of the Ruby Gerontology Center.
Upcoming programs include: Oct. 7 — “Treat Yourself to the Best and Learn to Take a Rest” at 1:30 p.m. in Room 119 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building Oct. 15 - Nov. 12 — Nutrition Five-Week Wellness Workshop Series with registered dietician Kristy Richardson, founder of OC Nutrition. The workshops will be held from 11:30 a.m. in KHS-119. Cost for the series is $45. Nov. 18 — “Relieve Tension and Improve Posture With Yoga” at 1:30 p.m. KHS-119.
For more information, email healingsanctuary@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3046.
Pizza With the Presidents Oct. 7
Associated Students, Inc. hosts “Pizza With the Presidents” at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Quad. President Milton A. Gordon and ASI President Juliana Santos will be joined by Robert L. Palmer, vice president for student affairs, and Joseph Lopez, ASI executive vice president to answer questions and address campus concerns. Free pizza, music and giveaways will be provided to students while supplies last.
Arboretum Hosts Oct. 3 Students of the Land Program for Children
Students age 9 or older can learn about the indigenous plants of Southern California and their uses during a 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, program sponsored by the Fullerton Arboretum.
The 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. program includes hands-on investigations, nature games and activities. Note: Children will be invited to sample edibles, such as pine nuts, salvia seed, dried fish, acorns.
Leading the program will be educator Peter Rice, a contracted naturalist and teacher with the natural history Museum of Los Angeles since 1990.
Preregistration is required and can be made by calling 657-278-3407 by Sept. 30. Cost is $25 per child and participants should bring own sack lunch and water.
Gourd Carving Class Oct. 10 at the Arboretum
Learn how a gourd can become a birdhouse, feeder or decorative bowl in a 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, program led by Gourd Society instructors. The program, for beginner and intermediate-level students, will includ how to select and prepare a gourd, how to design and embellish and finally, how to seal the finished product.
Preregistration is recommended as space is limited. Cost is $40 for Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum, $45 for nonmembers; walk-ins are $50/$55 if there is space. Cost includes all necessary supplies: gourd, embellishment materials, handouts and instruction. Basic tools will be provided to share. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunches.
For more information or to register, call 657-278-3407.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to extended illnesses, Jesus Miranda of the Electric Shop and Virginia (Ginnie) Swink of Academic Programs will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement their exhausted leave accounts.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
September 22, 2009
Business Students Seek Answers During Insurance Day Events
The Mihaylo College of Business and Economics’ Center for Insurance Studies and Cal State Fullerton's Career Center are sponsoring “Insurance Day,” a Wednesday, Sept. 23 program to provide students with the clues to landing their dream job.
More than 26 companies from the finance and insurance industry will take part with HR representatives speaking to students from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Mihaylo Hall. Mark Ely from the Orange County Transportation Authority joins panelists discussing “Secrets of an Interview to Land Your Dream Job in These Economic Times” at 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Scott O’Brien Center, Room 3230 of Mihaylo Hall.
In addition, 10 executives from the financial and insurance industry will serve as guest speakers in various business classes.
For more information, call the Center for Insurance Studies at 657-278-2045.
Reel Women, Real World Films Begin
The Women's Center begins its annual “Reel Women, Real World” film series tonight (Sept. 22) with “Secret Lives of Bees.” The annual series is used to depict women in men in a variety of real and imaged roles and are used to promote discussion on topics related to gender both historically and in today's society.
Free films will be shown each Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Room 205 of University Hall.
Next scheduled:
Sept. 29 — “Juno”
Oct. 6 — “Slum Dog Millionaire”
For more information, call Jerry Freeman at 657-278-3820.
Appointments
Chris Manriquez has been named acting chief information technology officer/associate vice president, Information Technology, effective Sept. 1.
Rommel Hidalgo was named to a one-year term as acting director, network infrastructure, training and accessible technology initiative, effective Sept. 1.
September 15, 2009
Associated Students Host Block Party Thursday
Associated Students hosts its 11th annual Block Party Thursday, Sept. 17, with daylong festivities designed to promote student life on campus while providing an opportunity to meet members of their leadership team. This year’s event, “Avast! It be the ASI Block Parrrty!” will feature such activities as early morning donuts and coffee, a resource and vendor fair in the afternoon, and a “Swashbuckling Soirée” dinner in the evening.
Festivities kick off at 8 a.m. when campus members can whet their appetites at three complimentary donut, coffee and tea stations located on the patio of the Titan Student Union, in front of the Humanities-Social Sciences Building and north of the Nutwood Parking Structure — all courtesy of ASI and the Daily Titan.
The 11 a.m.-2 p.m. vendor and resource fair — featuring the programs and services of ASI as well as more than 20 off-campus vendors — will be held on the east patio of the Titan Student Union. Complimentary kettle corn, snow-cones, cotton candy, a fortune teller and a caricature artist will be on hand for the duration of the event.
The block party will conclude with a 5-7 p.m. “Swashbuckling Soirée” dinner in the Garden Café. The event will feature free food, beverages, giveaways and haraoke. CSUF students and other members of the campus community are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call 657-278-5869 or visit asi.fullerton.edu.
University Book Club Invites New Members
If you like to read, consider joining the University Club Campus Book Group. The group meets monthly to read and discuss contemporary and classic works.
The next meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 in Room 804 of Langsdorf Hall.
This month’s book is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. For more information, contact Andi Stein at 657-278-5434 or andistein@fullerton.edu.
Library Hours Are Adjusted
Due to this year's budget cuts, the Pollak Library has reduced the number of hours it is open. Members of the campus community can access many of its services through the Pollak Library website.
Library hours are now: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays closed Sundays
The library will be open on furlough days but with reduced services: reference, audiovisual and the Curriculum Materials Center, archives and special collections will be closed.
SchoolsFirst Credit Union Hours Modified
Due to new Titan bookstore hours, the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, CSUF campus branch, will be open the following hours (please note these changes are effective immediately):
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. non-furlough Fridays
9 a.m. - noon furlough Fridays
Friday hours may be subject to further changes. For additional questions, contact Tannia Acosta at 714-258-4000.
New Emeriti Named
President Milton A. Gordon has conferred emeritus status on the following individuals:
Amir Dabirian, emeritus vice president for information technology/chief information technology officer, effective Aug. 31. Dabirian served for 25 years of service as a lecturer in computer science, information systems and decision sciences and with University Extended Education. Dabirian was a systems manager and network administrator in the Computer Center for 12 years and was appointed head of systems and information technology for the library since 1997. He became chief information technology officer in 2005 and appointed vice president for information technology/chief information technology officer effective Dec. 1, 2008.
Jim W. Ivory, emeritus supervising plumber, effective Aug. 31. Ivory served 31 years on campus, becoming supervising plumber in 1987. During his tenure on campus, Ivory was involved in locating, documenting and writing the protocol for campus shutdown for the looped water main and natural gas systems, as well as upgrading of the water main valve during construction of Mihaylo Hall.
Barbara McDowell, emerita director of the Women’s Center/Adult Re-Entry Center, effective Sept. 4. McDowell served for more than 25 years, including 18 as director of the two centers. She was involved in implementing sexual assault education and training for campus freshmen and led the way in forming the Joint Taskforce on Domestic Violence with Western State University. In addition, McDowell served a year as acting director of athletic academic services and has served as a part-time instructor in human services in 1994.
Love Wine? Join Alumni for an Evening of Wine Tasting
Cal State Fullerton's Alumni Association invite the campus community to experience an evening of wine and food under the stars Saturday, Sept. 26 at the 6th Annual Wine Tasting Event at the Golleher Alumni House.
This year’s event, which begins at 6 p.m., features a casual reception that includes live music along with international food and wine pairings blending eclectic cuisine and flavors of the vine.
Cost is $55 for association members, $65 for non-members. (Members may purchase up to 10 tickets at the member price.) Proceeds from the Wine Tasting event benefit Alumni Association Student Scholarships.
To make a reservation or for more information, call 657-CSU-ALUM (278-2586) or visit www.fullerton.edu/alumni/event/wine.
September 8, 2009
Children's Bowling Program Begins Wednesday
Titan Bowl and Billiards, a program of Titan Recreation, introduces “Kids Learn to Bowl,” one hour instruction kicking off at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
“Kids Learn to Bowl” is a five-week program of instruction from a member of the Professional Bowlers Association. The program costs $25 per child. For more information, please visit the Titan Bowl and Billiards website at http://titanbowl.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2144.
Tucker Wildlife Celebration for New Amphitheater
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary will hold a special “Summer Under the Stars” reception in honor of its new amphitheater Saturday, Sept. 26.
The 5-8 p.m. program will feature culinary delights, a silent auction and live music. Cost is $25 per person, which includes an annual membership.
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a 12-acre, nonprofit nature preserve located in Modjeska Canyon adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest. It is owned and operated by California State University, Fullerton and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The facility features a small natural history museum/interpretive center, a bird observation porch, patio an picnic areas, gift shop and amphitheater in addition to the ponds, hiking trails and natural flora.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 714-649-2760 or email tuckerevents@yahoo.com.
Emeriti Fall Luncheon Set
The Emeriti of Cal State Fullerton will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, for their annual fall luncheon at the Golleher Alumni House. Guest speaker will be President Milton A. Gordon. For more information, contact Nelson E. Woodard, emeritus associate profesor of history, at nwoodard@fullerton.edu.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to a medical condition, Paula Silva, assistant professor of management, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
September 1, 2009
September Events at the Fullerton Arboretum
Interested in vegetarian cooking, bird watching or an alternative to lawns? Check out the fall classes being offered at the Fullerton Arboretum.
September classes and workshops include:
- Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. — Birdwatching at the Arboretum
- Sept. 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Entomologists' Bug Safari for children aged five and older. Register by Sept. 9.
- Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking: Tofu and Organic Vegetables with John Luong in the Pavilion Kitchen. Deadline to register is Sept. 7; participants are asked to bring apron, notebook, bowl and utensils.
- Sept. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. — Home Composting with Bill Roley, president of Applied Ecological Systems, and Patrick McNelly of the O.C. Sanitation District. Register deadline is Sept. 7; cost is free to residents of Fullerton,Brea, Santa Ana, Orange, Irvine and Buena Park.
- Sept. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Water Conservation Series: Alternatives to Lawns by Steve Gerischer of the Yorba Linda Water District. Deadline to register is Sept. 16; free to Yorba Linda Water District customers only.
- Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. — Survivor Plant World with Chris Barnhill, Arboretum curator. Register by Sept. 23.
- Sept. 30, 10-11 a.m. — Story Hour at the Fullerton Arboretum with children’s librarian Janine Jacobs. Free class for children ages 3-5 only. Registration is requested no later than Sept. 28.
To register for these classes and/or more information, call 657-278-3407.
Appointments Announced
The following appointments were effective Aug. 20 and for a term of three years, unless otherwise noted.
- Mitchell Avila was appointed chair of Philosophy.
- Mark W. Ellis was appointed chair of Secondary Education.
- James M. Feagin was appointed chair of Physics.
- Anthony R. Fellow was reappointed chair of Communications.
- Sheryl Fontaine was appointed chair of English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics.
- Lisa D. Kirtman was appointed acting chair of Elementary and Bilingual Education for a one-year term.
- Mariko Molodowitch was appointed chair of Computer Science.
- Mallela Prasada Rao was appointed chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
- Morteza Rahmatian was reappointed acting chair of Economics for a one-year term.
Emeriti Named
President Milton A. Gordon conferred emeritus status on the following individuals:
Joanne Gass, emeritus professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics, for 21 years of service ranging from from teaching, scholarship and service as department vice chair and faculty adviser to the graduate student organization, Academic Senator and member of Senate executive committee, effective May 30.
George G.S. Lin, emeritus professor of civil and environmental engineering, who has served on campus since 1983, including acting department chair, effective June 30.
Marjorie Tussing, emeritus professor of modern languages and literatures, for 44 years of teaching and serving from coordinator of both undergraduate and graduate German programs and helping to establish the certificate and master's program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, effective May 23, 2008.
Ko Wang, emeritus professor of finance, following 19 years teaching, conducting research and creating the Center for Real Estate Land Use, effective Sept. 1, 2008.
Book Sale Center Reopens for Fall
Looking for a slightly used book, magazine or record? Check out the selection being offered in the Book Sale Center in Room 199 of the Pollak Library. The center opens for fall today (Sept. 1).
The center is operated by the Patrons of the Library in cooperation with the Emeriti of Cal State Fullerton. It is stocked with approximately 5,000 used books on all subjects, including U.S. history, travel and cooking, as well as a wide range of literature and fiction titles. Most books range in price from $1 to $3.
The Book Sale Center is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1-5 p.m. Thursdays.
Donations also are welcome. For more information, go to the the library's gift and support site or contact Lorraine Seelig at 657-278-2182.
Health Insurance Available to Students
Associated Students Inc. is offering students affordable healthcare insurance this fall. The plan is made available by Anthem Blue Cross and is available to undergraduate students enrolled in nine or more units and graduate students enrolled with any number of units.
Student health insurance is a voluntary medical plan that supplements the services offered by the Student Health and Counseling Center on campus. The deadline to register for the fall 2009 term is Wednesday, Oct. 7. Applications may be submitted online at csuhealthlink.com
For more information, visit csuhealthlink.com or contact Heather Sutherland at 657-278-7739.
Poker Tournament Kicks Off Sept. 2
Titan Bowl & Billiards, a program of Titan Recreation, kicks off a Texas Hold’em poker competition with its first of seven individual contests at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. This recreation- only tournament (no gampling or cash prizes) will conclude Dec. 9 with the Tournament of Champions and the crowning of the Fall 2009 Titan Bowl & Billiards Texas Hold’em Champion.
The winner of each qualifying contest will be awarded an engraved plaque with the tournament champion receiving a custom trophy to commemorate his/her victory along with their name engraved on the Champions Plaque. Sign-ups begin at 7 a.m. on the day each competition. There is no cost to participate but entrants are limited to the first 40 individuals.
For more information, visit titanbowl.fullerton.edu or contact Ken Maxey at 657-278-5855.
August 25, 2009
Emeritus Named
President Milton A. Gordon named Patrick B. O'Donnell, university photographer emeritus, in recognition of his 24 years of service on campus as the photographer in the Public Affairs Office and as a lecturer in the Communications Department. During his tenure, O'Donnell organized the campus chapter of the National Press Photographers Association, as well as chaired the NPPA convention in 1983 when the campus served as host. He also was honored with the Orange County Press Club's Sky Dunlap Award for professional excellence and work with journalism students. Since 1990, he chronicled international and celebrity appearances on campus, as well as the university's anniversary, commencement and other milestone celebrations.
Employee Wellness Program Begins Fall Session
Enrollment is now underway for fall 2009 of the Employee Wellness Program exercise classes. Two regular classes began Monday, Aug. 24 and continues through Friday, Dec. 18: Strength & Conditioning and Women's Workout Class. An addition two “special” classes began Monday and run for eight weeks: EWP Yoga and EWP Pilates Mat. Three sessions of yoga will be offered: noon-1 p.m. Mondays/Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays and 5:15-6:16 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays. Pilates is offered noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Registration materials and a fee are required for each class. For more information, go to the Employee Wellness Program website.
Need a Student Assistant?
Use Titan Connection, the Career Center’s online job board to advertise any employment opportunities available for students this fall. The Career Center refers students to Titan Connection to search for jobs.
To register and post on-campus jobs for your department: 1. Go to www.fullerton.edu/career 2. Click on “CSUF Staff” (on left) 3. Click on “Hire a Student”
If you need assistance, email careercenter@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-3121.
August 18, 2009
Safe Space Training Begins Wednesday
The SafeSpace Program is an opportunity for faculty and staff members to become more familiar with issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, as well as resources available to serve this community. Following completion of the two-part training program, faculty and staff members will receive a certificate of completion and a SafeSpace Tuffy decal to display in their offices.
SafeSpace: Ally Training
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19
Time: 1 pm – 3 pm
Location: Room 210G of Langsdorf Hall
SafeSpace: LGBT 101
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20
Time: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Gabrielino Room of the Titan Student Union
To sign up, please RSVP via email to the Multicultural Leadership Center at multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu, or 657-278-7366.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to a medical condition, Paula Silva, assistant professor of management, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
Feeling Stressed? How About a Message?
Professional massage therapy services are available at the Center for Successful Aging, Room 11 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building.
Massage services are available Monday through Friday from 12-6 p.m. for Cal State Fullerton faculty, staff, friends or family and community members. Prices are $35 for 30 minutes, $55 for 55 minutes and $80 for 80 minutes. Chair massage also available for 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes. $1 per minute charge applies.
Available services are: circulatory massage — therapeutic and relaxing; Chair massage - focused on the back, neck and shoulders to quickly relieve pain or tension; deep circulatory massage - powerful and concentrated for deep relief; deep tissue massage - for chronic muscle pain or tension; sensory repatterning - for deep relaxation and stress relief; and Thai yoga massage - including acupressure and assisted stretching.
Advanced scheduling is recommended. To schedule an appointment, purchase a gift certificate or more information, call 657-278-3046 or e-mail healingsanctuary@fullerton.edu
August 11, 2009
Emeriti Named
President Milton A. Gordon has awarded emeritus status to:
Thomas P. Klammer, emeritus dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of English, comparative literature and linguistics, in recognition of his 38 years of service, including chair of the English and linguistics departments, associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and associate vice president for academic programs. He served as dean of H&SS for eight years after serving a year as the acting dean. The title was confirmed effective July 1.
Myralene Shields, emeritus administrative support assistant II, Marketing Department, for 32 years of service. In addition to 18 years with Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, Shields also served in in the offices of Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation and University Police, as well as teacher education.
July 28, 2009
Active Learning as Teaching Strategy Subject of Aug. 19 Faculty Day
Jim Eison, professor of higher education at the University of South Florida, will discuss “Active Learning as a Teaching Strategy” as the keynote speaker for Faculty Day 2009.
President Milton A. Gordon and Ephraim Smith, vice president for academic affairs, will give welcoming remarks at the Wednesday, Aug. 19 event in Mackey Auditorium of the Ruby Gerontology Center.
Reservations are required for the 8:30-11:30 a.m. program. To RSVP, email Anh Nelson at anhnelson@fullerton.edu by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
New Minors Approved
The Office of Academic Programs has announced the approval of minors in environmental biology and in cell and molecular biology effective this fall.
Appointment
Pamela Jones-Tintle was named senior director of development for student affairs and intercollegiate athletics. Jones-Tintle previously was director of development for athletics.
Emerita Named
President Milton A. Gordon recently named Maryalyce Jeremiah, emerita head women's basketball coach and senior women administrator. Jeremiah joined the university in 1985 and coached the women's basketball team for 13 seasons, during which the Titans earned NCAA post season berths and she became the career leader in victories. From 1992-2002, Jeremiah served as senior women administrator overseeing the athletic budget, the academic advisement center and assisted with department planning and financial forecasting. Jeremiah served as chair of the NCAA Women's basketball committee — just one of many NCAA committees she participated in — and was active on campus as a member of the Academic Senate, the Athletic Academic and Planning, Resource and Budget committees and Academic Appeals Board. She also was chair of the university's Gender Equity Committee.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to extended illnesses, Maria M. Picasso Vizcarra of Admissions and Records, Patricia M. Hymes of the Career Center and Raymond H. Stapf of Landscape Services will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement their exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
July 14, 2009
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Members Attend Leadership Academy
Eight Phi Kappa Tau members of will be attending the national fraternity’s Leadership Academy July 15-19 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Members Andy Lopez, Kris Boswell, Will Kamp, Christian Nitu, Jesus Ornelous, Gabriel Altamirano, Anthony Martinez and Josh Razo will be attending the five-day academy, representing the Gamma Omicron Chapter and Cal State Fullerton.
The Gamma Omicron Board of Governors provided $400 sponsorships for each of the members to attend the academy. Members, however, must pay for their travel costs.
The Leadership Academy guides students to think critically about important issues facing individuals, chapters and the fraternity, while preparing them to be ethical leaders on their campus and in their chosen field.
Additionally, two Gamma Omicron and campus alumni, Ray Carlos and Matthew Della Mora, will participate as character coaches, leading a group of eight to 12 Phi Kappa Tau undergraduates through the experience and curriculum.
For more information, visit the fraternity and university's websites for about the fraternity and the university’s Greek Life program, visit http://fullerton.edu/deanofstudents/greeklife or about Phi Kappa Tau’s Leadership Academy, visit www.phikappatau.org.
Appointments
Christina A. Goode, Chemistry and Biochemistry, was appointed to a three-year term as director of the Health Professions Advisement Office effective June 1.
William F. Presch was reappointed to a three-year term as director of the California Desert Studies Consortium. The consortium is made up of seven CSU institutions and oversees the Desert Studies Center in Zzyxx. The professor of biological science has served in that position since 1992.
Fall Hours Set for Pollak Library
The Pollak Library has announced the following hours effect Saturday, Aug. 22, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 3:
8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays
Closed on Sundays
The library will be closed on Sept. 7 for Labor Day; Nov. 11, Veteran's Day; Nov. 26-27, Thanksgiving; Dec. 19, Saturday after final exams; and Dec. 25-Jan. 3, winter recess.
The facility also will be closed at 5 p.m. Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 21-24.
July 6, 2009
Appointment
Katherine Powers, associate professor of music and graduate program adviser for the Music Department, has been appointed director of graduate studies.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought
Due to an extended illnesses, Candi Watkins of Parking and Transportation, Lillian Pahn of the Center for Internships and Community Service and Margaret Peter of Admissions and Records, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate either vacation or sick leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave account.
Amounts of hours that can be donated vary depending on bargaining unit. For more information and Catastrophic Leave Donation forms, contact Payroll in Room 770 of College Park.
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