December 2005

Gladys Knight to Headline Front & Center
"A Knight to Remember" to spotlight the Grammy Award winner. Concert to benefit student scholarships and programs.

Patrons of the library series to debut in January
The Patrons of the Library 2006 lecture series will kick off Jan. 22 with a discussion by author Quang X. Pham.

Hubbard discusses impact of evangelical christianity on politics
Ben Hubbard gives his thoughts on Supreme Court nominees, faith-based initiatives and evangelical Christianity.

Associate Professor mentors nurses on research skills
Dana Rutledge is helping local nurses conduct research studies.

Wall raises funds for College of Education
To honor its alumni, the College of Education is erecting a Founder’s Wall.

Making way for housing
Members of the community, the Fullerton Elks Club and Cal State Fullerton gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of University Heights.

Cal State Fullerton President to receive leadership award
President Milton A. Gordon to be honored with Chief Executive Officer Leadership Award

Professor delivers talks in China
Myron Orleans, a professor emeritus of sociology, delivered a series of presentations at the University of Dali in the Yunnan Province of southern China.

Brazilian students benefits from semester at CSUF
Two Brazilian exchange students learned lessons both inside and outside the classroom at CSUF this semester.

Performing Arts Center rehearsal room named after arts dean
The new Performing Arts Center’s Musical Theatre Rehearsal Room will boast Jerry Samuelson’s name.

Student organizations honored for achievements
Cal State Fullerton students have recently won several national honors in business, speech-language-hearing and history.

Community and campus members support university
Giles T. Brown’s donation to the Endowment for Graduate Students is one of several recent gifts to the university.

‘Jumpstart’ Program benefits preschoolers and college volunteers
Cal State Fullerton students are helping to boost literacy in preschools through the Jumpstart Fullerton Program.

Brazilian students benefits from semester at CSUF
Two Brazilian exchange students learned lessons both inside and outside the classroom at CSUF this semester.

Performing Arts Center rehearsal room named after arts dean
The new Performing Arts Center’s Musical Theatre Rehearsal Room will boast Jerry Samuelson’s name.

Student organizations honored for achievements
Cal State Fullerton students have recently won several national honors in business, speech-language-hearing and history.

Community and campus members support university
Giles T. Brown’s donation to the Endowment for Graduate Students is one of several recent gifts to the university.

‘Jumpstart’ Program benefits preschoolers and college volunteers
Cal State Fullerton students are helping to boost literacy in preschools through the Jumpstart Fullerton Program.

McNair programs encourages doctoral degrees
Students are being encouraged to pursue graduate studies through the McNair Postbaccaluareate Achievement Program.

Emeriti Named
President Milton A. Gordon recently awarded emeritus status to faculty members for their contributions to the campus.

San Bernardino, Fresno, Chico... these universities save the state
The CSU system releaves the burden of the economy by offering poor and middle-class people a continuing opportunity to move into the sort of well-paying jobs a college degree affords..

Grant expands community outreach
With a recently awarded HUD grant, the university will expand the area’s community center and offer free services such as civics classes, leadership training and English lessons.

Volcanologist uses local mountain range as geologic laboratory
Brandon Browne’s research takes him all over the world. His latest focus is Mammoth Mountain which hasn't erupted in about 50,000 years.

Helping teachers teach math
Helping middle school teachers develop methods to teach algebra and other math concepts is the goal of a group of university and other educators.

Professor focuses on research
C. Jessie Jones, professor of health science, begain studying fibromyalgia, after being diagnosed with it ten years ago.

Summer internship could lead students to a future in politics
Summer internship program in Washington D.C. allows students first-hand experience in politics.

CSU trustees OK proposed fee increase
The California State University Board of Trustees approved a proposed 2006-07 budget request that would mean an increase of $235.5 million for the system.

Rikli advises Fitness Council
Roberta Rikli participates on Governor's Physical Fitness Council.