News Briefs

August 31, 2010

Book Sale Center Opens Today

Books lovers can reach out and find a new-to-them book at the university Book Sale Center in Room 199 of the Pollak Library. Most books are $1 to $3 and there are journals, records and tapes for sale. Hours are: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-5 p.m. Thursdays.

Faculty Meeting on Developing a ‘Queer Studies’ Minor on campus

An information meeting to guage interests and concerns of faculty toward developing an interdisciplanary minor in queer studies, hosted by Kristin Beals of Psychology and Karyl Ketchum of Women’s Studies, will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 7 in Room 212 of the Humanities-Social Science Building.

Topics to be covered include: faculty interest in a queer studies minor; potential courses already in existence that might be included in the minor as core and elective classes; similar programs within the CSUs, UCs and nationwide that function as models for the CSUF program; community questions and/or concerns; and announcement of the 2010-11 “Thinking Queer; Bringing Queer Scholarship to CSUF” speaker series.

Questions and requests for information may be directed to Ketchum at kketchum@fullerton.edu or Beals at kbeals@fullerton.edu.

University Flute Ensemble

Do you play the flute? Want to join a flute ensemble?

Cindy Ellis of Music is invited flute players to join the University Flute Ensemble. “We meet every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to noon in the Room 127 of the Clayes Performing Arts Center. Our performance this semester will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Recital Hall.”

Participants must be able to commit to weekly rehearsals and attend the planned performance. A seat audition, attendees should bring something to play, will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 3 in Thorsen Hall, Room 119 of the Clayes Center. Music is provided.

For more information, email Cindy Ellis at cellis@fullerton.edu.

Campus Welcome Events

The Multicultural Leadership Center invites campus members to attend two back to school events:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lavender Welcome at 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Alvarado Room of the Titan Student Union will provide an opportunity to meet students and gain supportive allies on campus.
The Asian and Pacific Islander Community Welcome from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Portola Pavilion C of the student union is an opportunity to find out how students can get involved in curricular and co-curricular activities.

Light refreshments will be served as both events. For more information, call 657-278-7366 or email multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu.

Volunteer Opportunities Fair Sept. 18

If you enjoy the Fullerton Arboretum and are looking for an opportunity to serve as a volunteer, opportunities are now available. The Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum are hosting a Saturday, Sept. 18, Volunteer Opportunities Fair where visitors can learn more about ways to serve as nature guides, docents, cultivators and plant sales and nursery helpers at the local botanical garden.

The 10 a.m. to noon public program will be held adjacent to the main entrance pathway at the Nature Center. Reservations are not required.

SafeSpace Training Available

Interested in becoming more familiar with issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students? The Dean of Students Office is offering SafeSpace training in September. The Program is an opportunity for faculty and staff members to become more familiar with issues, as well as resources available to serve this community.

Following completion of the two-part training program, faculty and staff members will have a better understanding from the student perspective, as well as existing research on LGBT community issues. All SafeSpace Allies will receive a certificate of completion and SafeSpace Tuffy decal to display in their offices. Sessions are:

SafeSpace: Ally Training
10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Sept. 15
Bradford Rooms, Titan Student Union

SafeSpace: LGBT 101
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22
Sterns Room, Titan Student Union

Registration is requested and can be done by email to multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu, or by phone, 657-278-7366.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illness, Candi Watkins of Parking and Transportation, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick leave or vacation credits to supplement her 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.

August 24, 2010

Titan Bowl & Billiards Open House

Titan Bowl & Billiards hosts a Sept. 7 Open House featuring free bowling and billiards for the campus community

The 5 t0 7 p.m. event will be held in the Titan Student Union Underground.

“This is our opportunity to bring in the campus community and showcase the various programs and services available in Titan Bowl & Billiards,” says Ken Maxey, Titan Bowl & Billiards manager. “Whether you are looking to bowl, play the latest video games on Xbox 360 consoles, relax in front of a big screen television in the TV lounge, or shoot some pool, Titan Bowl & Billiards provides an enjoyable experience for everyone.”

Appointments

Mikel Hogan was reappointed chair of Human Services for a one-year term effective Aug. 19.

Melinda Pierson was reappointed chair of Special Education for a three-year term effective Aug. 19.

Morteza Rahmatian was reappointed chair of Economics for a three-year term effective Aug. 19.

Emeriti Named

President Milton A. Gordon has conferred emeritus status on the following individuals:

Kathy Brzovic, emerita lecturer in marketing, for 14 years of service in the Business Writing Program. The honor was bestowed effective May 29.

Bert Buzan, emeritus professor of political science, effective July 10. Buzan served on campus for 34 years during which he was prelaw internship coordinator and a member of the board of directors of the College Legal Clinic.

Jane V. Hall, emerita professor of economics, effective July 20. During her 29 years on campus, Hall has served as department chair, Academic Senate chair and vice chair and acting dean of the then-School of Business Administration and Economics. Her extensive research activities garnered more than $1.5 million in grants and her efforts as a researcher and as an education have been recognized with the university’s 1999-00 Outstanding Professor Award and California State University system's Wang Family Excellence Award the following year. Her contributions also earned her the Faculty Leadership Award in 2004-05.

Susan Hallman, emerita professor of theatre and dance, effective Aug. 18. Hallman served the campus community for 33 year, including 12 years as department chair. During her professional career she served 7 years as resident lighting director at the Utah Shakespearean Festival and design director for 24 Shakespearean productions, as well as a show adviser for Cal State Fullerton’s Front & Center gala.

A. Jay Hirsch, emeritus professor of accounting, for 43 years of service, effective May 29.

Robin Johnson, emeritus professor of theatre and dance, for 30 years of service, effective Aug. 19.

Patricia Keig, emerita associate professor of elementary and bilingual education, for 22 years of service. The honor was bestowed effective Aug. 19.

Kun-Jang Kim, emeritus professor of accounting, for 24 years of service, effective May 29.

Robert L.C. Miller, emeritus professor of accounting, for 36 years of service including department chair, faculty coordinator of the internship center and adviser for Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Society. The honor was conferred effective June 1.

Kenneth Ravizza, emeritus professor of kinesiology, effective Aug. 19. During his 33 years of service, Ravizza he advised several of the Titan sports teams as well as three major league baseball teams, eight Olympic teams and athletic tams at other universities. In 2008, Ravizza was honored with the American Baseball Coaches Association’s Distinguished Service Award.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illnesses, Phenicia Allen of Human Resource Services, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick leave or vacation credits to supplement her 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.

August 17, 2010

Appointments

Rebecca Dolhinow was appointed to a one-year term as program coordinator of the Women's Studies Program effective Aug. 19.

Latest Ranking – in Graduate Degrees Awarded

Diverse Issues in Education recently released their “Top 100” listing for graduate degrees awarded to minorities. In the publication's July 8 issue, Cal State Fullerton was ranked:

11th for Hispanics earning master's degrees in the physical sciences
12th for awarding English language and literature degrees to Asian Americans
13th for graduate level degrees in mathematics and statistics to all minorities, to Asian Americans and education degrees to Asian Americans
16th for English language and literature degrees awarded to Hispanics

The publication previously published their annual rankings for number of bachelor's degrees (http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/163-csuf-ranked-fifth-for-minority-graduates.html) awarded to minority students in which Cal State Fullerton was ranked fifth in the nation. The university also was fifth in the nation and first in the state in a bachelor degree ranking published by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education (http://calstate.fullerton.edu/news/2010/127-csuf-hispanics-ranking.html).

Lookout for the ASI Cookout

Associated Students, Inc. is hosting its first cookout of the semester at noon Thursday, Aug. 26, in the Becker Amphitheatre. The monthly cookout allows students to meet ASI student leadership team and learn more about how ASI advocates on behalf of Cal State Fullerton students.

August 10, 2010

Appointments

Terry Grant, professor of accounting, was named associate dean for academic programs and faculty development in Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. The appointment was effective Aug. 2.

Kim Tarantino, lecturer in accounting, was named associate dean for administration in Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, effective Aug. 18.

James Taulli, professor of theatre and dance, was named associate dean for the College of the Arts.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illnesses, Mistie D. Montez of Student Health and Counseling, Antania Penunuri of Physical Plant, and Lisa Penunuri of Administration and Finance, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick leave or vacation credits to supplement the exhausted leave accounts of their colleagues.

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.

August 3, 2010

OLLI Open House Aug. 7

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on campus is holding an open house to share the many activities, programs and other activities available to individuals who become members. The open house is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, in the Ruby Gerontology Center.

OLLI at Cal State Fullerton is a self-governing university support group of more than 1,000 retired and semiretired individuals dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning. Annually, the group sponsors more than 200 classes, lectures, trips to local sites and social activities. More information is available at the organization’s website or by calling 657-278-2446.

Appointments

Kathryn Dickson was appointed to a one-year term as acting chair of biological science effective July 19.

Bruce Goodrich was appointed to a one-year term as acting chair of theatre and dance effective July 1.

Michael Karg was named director of development for the College of Communications effective Aug. 9. Prior to joining Cal State Fullerton, Karg served as director of development for constituent programs at Loyola Marymount University.

Dana Lamb was appointed to a three-year term as chair of art effective Aug. 19.

Fred Lipscomb was appointed director of housing and residence life effective July 26. Prior to the campus appointment, Lipscomb served as executive director of undergraduate housing at UC Irvine.

John C. Reinard was reappointed for a three-year term as chair of human communication studies effective Aug. 19.

Emeriti Named

President Milton A. Gordon has named:

Gaylen R. Carlson, emeritus professor of geological sciences. Carlson served the campus for 37 years, including as director of the Science Education Program and coordinator of the master of arts in teaching science degree program.

John H. Foster, emeritus professor of geological sciences. Foster joined the campus in 1989 and during his tenure served as department chair for nine years, in addition to his teaching and research.

Barry A. Pasternack, emeritus professor of information systems and decision sciences. Pasternack has been a member of the campus community since 1977 and served in a variety of positions, including department chair, chair of the CSU Statewide Academic Senate and the CSU Computer Science and Information Systems Chairs Organization.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illnesses, Ginnie Nuckles of Information Technology and Gordon S. Huse of Landscape Services soon will deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick leave or vacation credits to supplement the exhausted leave accounts of their colleagues.

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 13, 2010

Emeriti Named

President Milton A. Gordon has conferred emeritus status on the following individuals:

Carmen Zuniga Dunlap, emerita professor of elementary and bilingual education, after 21 years of serving at Cal State Fullerton. During her tenure, Dunlap was involved in the development of the Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development and Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development certificate programs; as well as served acting associate dean of the College of Education, department chair, BCLAD coordinator, and intern program coordinator.

Jinni Harrigan, emerita professor of psychology, after 21 years of service during which she served on the university's M.A. Graduate and Internship, Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum committees.

Appointment

Meg Keehan has been appointed human resources director for the Auxiliary Services Corp. She previously served in private industry.

June 29, 2010

Appointments

Former Cal State Fullerton head gymnastics coach and current Compliance Officer Julie Bowse has been appointed associate athletics director/senior woman administrator effective July 1.

Bruce Goodrich was appointed to a one-year term as acting chair of Theatre and Dance effective. Aug. 19.

Alexandro Gradilla was appointed to a two-year term as chair of Chicano and Chicana Studies effective Aug. 19.

Ula Manzo was reappointed chair of Reading for a three-year term effective Aug. 19.

Mark D. Stohs was appointed to a three-year term as chair of Finance effective Aug. 19.

Emeriti Named

Rick Pullen was awarded the title emeritus dean and professor of communications by President Milton A. Gordon effective on his retirement July 1.

Furloughs End

From the CSU Chancellor's Office

The 2009-10 California State University Furlough Program will end for effective June 30, 2010 (the end of the June pay period).

The furlough program was enacted this fiscal year as part of the CSU’s effort to mitigate a $564 million cut to its current budget. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed 2010-11 state budget restores a $305 million one-time cut in the CSU’s current budget and includes an additional $60.6 million in funding for the CSU’s enrollment growth.

If the governor’s proposed budget is adopted by the legislature, the CSU should not have to implement furloughs for 2010-11. (Furloughs of represented employees must be negotiated and approved by their unions.) The state budget is currently undergoing legislative review and has yet to be approved.

June 22, 2010

Seeking a faculty research grant?

Online electronic applications for State, Junior/Senior and Faculty Research Grants are now available at https://myweb.fullerton.edu/OnlineGrant.

The link also is available from the Office of Grants and Contracts website.

Deadline for proposal submissions is noon, Monday, Aug. 30. For more information, call 657-278-2106 or email cmayo@fullerton.edu.

Nonprofit Scholarships Available

University faculty and staff members who serve on a board of a nonprofit organization are entitled to award a scholarship for someone from those organizations to attend the fifth annual Gianneschi Summer School for Nonprofits in July. Scholarships for up to two representatives to attend the half-day sessions on Wednesday, July 14, through Friday, July 16. July 13, opening day, is free to the public.

Applications for free scholarships are due July 1. For more information, contact Kathleen Costello at 657-278-5376 or kcostello@fullerton.edu.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Anne Marie Perry of Human Resource Services will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick leave or vacation 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.

June 15, 2010

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended family illnesses, Theresa Wright-Reid of Payroll will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate vacation credits (only) 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.

June 8, 2010

Among the Top 25 in Hispanic Graduate Enrollment

Cal State Fullerton has been ranked 16th in the nation for enrolling Hispanics in graduate school, according to a recent issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.

The university is sixth in the state, according to the Top 25 ranking in the publication, with 17 percent of its graduate students designated as Hispanic.

Overall, Hispanics constitute 29 percent of Cal State Fullerton’s current student enrollment of 32,611. Since 2004, Cal State Fullerton has been designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Appointments

Christine G. Renne, Elementary and Bilingual Education, was appointed the new director of the Faculty Development Center effective July 15. She has served on the WASC Steering Committee, chair of the General Education and Undergraduate Curriculum committees and associate director of the education doctorate program. She currently serves as director of the Center for Careers in Teaching.

Trevor Johnson was appointed director of volleyball operations and assistant coach for the women's volleyball coach. Previously, he served as assistant coach at Long Beach City College and at Cal Baptist and as a graduate assistant on campus while completing a master's degree in kinesiology.

May 25, 2010

Gordon Van De Water to Speak at June 5 Patron of Library Meeting

Bibliophile and rare books collector Gordon Van De Water will be the guest speaker during the Saturday, June 5, Patrons of the Library annual meeting in Room 130 of the Pollak Library. The meeting and lecture are free and open to the public.

Van De Water’s 2 p.m. talk “A Collector and His Books” will be a discussion of his two books, “A Stroll by My Western Bookshelves” and newly published “The Zamorano 80 Revisited,” about a selection of books chosen by the bibliophiles and manuscript collectors of the Zamorano Club. Copies of Mr. Van De Water’s books will be available for sale at the venue.

For information, call 714-870-7208 or 714-526-3617.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illnesses, Christina Yanez of Information Technology will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or 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.

May 18, 2010

Appointment

Cynthia Greenberg has been reappointed chair of Nursing for a one-year term effective Aug. 19.

May 4, 2010

Countdown to the Election Panel Discussion Today

Associated Students, Inc. Lobby Corps is hosting today (May 4) “Countdown to the Election,” a panel discussion focusing on Schwarzenegger’s term as governor, gubernatorial candidates running for election and current issues facing the state. The 7 p.m. discussion will be held in Portola Pavilion C of the Titan Student Union.

Featured in the panel will be Esiquio Uballe, associate dean of student life; Jack Bedell, professor of sociology; and political science faculty members Stephen J. Stambaugh and Matthew G. Jarvis.

“We are really looking forward to hearing the opinions of the panelists. I encourage Cal State Fullerton students and other members of the campus community to come out and participate in this event,” said Gregory Washington, ASI chief governmental officer.

For more information, call Washington at 657-278-4226.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Titan Bowl & Billiards will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration Wednesday, May 5, in the Underground of the Titan Student Union. Festivities include billiards and bowling pricing specials. Billiards tables will be available for $5.50 per two hours and bowling will be discounted to 55 cents per person, per game (shoe rental not included). Nachos will also be served from noon – 2 p.m., or while supplies last. For more information, visit titanbowl.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2144.

Appointments

The following appointments are effective Aug. 19.

Paul Levesque was appointed to a three-year term as chair of Comparative Religion.

Christopher Meyer was appointed to a three-year term as chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Course Reserve Training Available

Faculty looking for a way to make supplementary course materials available to their students are now being offered training in doing so through the Pollak Library.

Course reserves can include sample exams, sample projects, copies of articles, books for suggested reading, solution manuals, approved textbooks and audiovisual media. Reserved materials are presented in either print or electronic format — depending on contents — are separated from the library’s general collection and have restricted terms of use to maximize their availability.

In the past year, the library officials worked to improve course reserves with enhanced convenience for faculty and accessibility for students. Among the changes, was the implementation of the Automated Reserves System (Ares) course-reserves system through Blackboard, allowing instructors to manage their reserve lists from their office or homes. Ares also allows students access to the reserve lists and electronic content 24 hours per day.

Training sessions will be held at 2 p.m. today (May 4) and tomorrow, as well as 10 a.m. May 6 in Room 103 of the Pollak Library.

Seating may be limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Matt Van Norman at mvannorman@fullerton.edu.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illnesses, James Sweet of Custodial Services will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement his 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.

April 27, 2010

Disc Golf Tournament April 29

Associated Students Inc. will offer faculty, staff and students the opportunity to set off steam while competing Thursday, April 29, in a disc golf tournament on the lawn adjacent to the Student Recreation Center.

The 2-5 p.m. contest involves the throwing of a plastic disc into a basket or at a target. The one who hits the mark with the fewest number of throws, wins.

Registration will be held the day of the event by calling 657-278-4387 or visiting the services desk on the second floor of the Student Recreation Center. Space is limited to the first 16 people and students must present a valid Titan Card to participate. All contestants will receive a commemorative intramural sports T-shirt for taking part in the program.

For more information regarding Titan Recreation intramural sports programs or the Student Recreation Center, visit http://www.titanrecreation.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-4382.

African Violet Show and Sale May 1-2

African violets of every color, size and shapes will be on sale during the Tri-Counties African Violet Society Show and Sale May 1-2 at the Fullerton Arboretum. Admission to the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. sale is free.

The Gesneriad family, of which violets are the most well-known, is made up of more than 2,500 species. In addition to the African violet, some of the more common Gesneriads are the florist gloxinia, lipstick and goldfish plants, cape primrose, flame violet and Cupid’s Bower — an ample variety of which will be available for sale.

The Tri-Counties African Violet Society, formed in November 2006, meets the second Sunday of each month at the East Anaheim Hills Community Center from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend.

April 20, 2010

Mediterranean Splendor Gardening Talk April 24

Gardening novices and enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the Saturday, April 24, Fullerton Arboretum talk, “Mediterranean Splendor: Bringing Gardening Home. Chris Barnhill, collections curators at the Arboretum, leads a tour of the botanical garden's Mediterranean and Channel Islands gardens and discusses how to use a variety of the plants from this region in the home garden. The 1-2:30 p.m. program, sponsored by the City of Fullerton, includes a plant list, details on plant needs and growth patterns and instruction on pairing appropriate plants. Cost of the program is $15 for Fullerton residents, $30 for non-Fullerton Friends of the Arboretum members and $35 for non-Fullerton, non-Arboretum members. Preregistration is preferred because of limited space and can be made by calling 657-278-3407 by Wednesday, April 21.

An additional city-sponsored program, “Birds and Butterflies: Gardens That Attract Wildlife,” will be offered June 12.

Women’s Center Hosts Films

Interested in free movies? The Women's Center offers three upcoming selections from their Real Women, Real Men — Reel World Films series. Each film begins at 5 p.m. in Room 205 of University Hall. Free drinks, candy and popcorn are available.

The South African documentary film “Angels in the Dust” airs tonight (April 20) and is followed by “Tsotsi” on April 27 and “About a Boy” on May 4.

For more information, call 657-278-3928.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to extended illnesses, Steve Alan Mahrley of Physics and Johnnie Peralez of Information Technology will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation 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.

March 30, 2010

MAKE A SPASH — LEARN HOW TO SWIM

Titan Recreation is kicking off group and private swim lessons for youth and adults with instruction beginning April 9. Classes will be held on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays for six weeks. All members of the local and campus community, including children 6 months and older, are welcome to enroll.

“Learn to Swim is an instructional program that allows participants to gain confidence and achieve personal goals while learning to be safe in the water,” said Alison Wittwer, fitness and aquatics coordinator. “Our Red Cross certified water safety instructors will ensure those taking part in the program are provided with a safe and supportive environment.”

Classes are offered in three sessions: Session A — Fridays between 5 – 7 p.m., Session B — Saturdays between 10 a.m. – noon, and Session C — Sundays from noon – 2 p.m. Classes are each 30 minutes long and are held in the pool located east of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building.

Cost for each six-week session is $30. Private lessons also are available upon request.

Registration applications are being accepted at the Recreation Services Desk on the second level of the Student Recreation Center. For more information, contact Wittwer at 657-278-4511 or visit titanrecreation.fullerton.edu.

Mar. 23, 2010

Entries Sought for ‘Art 4 Health’ Exhibit

Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff members are invited to submit artwork they have created for inclusion in the upcoming Art 4 Health in the Student Health and Counseling Center. Previously, only students and alumni submitted creations.

The fourth annual exhibit is titled “Art 4 Health IV: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Spirit.” The exhibits are a collaborative effort between the Student Health and Counseling Center and College of the Arts, and are designed to create campuswide awareness of the university’s health services.

Deadline to submit entries is April 15 and no entry fee required. Up to five artworks may be submitted. Two-dimensional submissions in all media will be accepted, including collage, drawing, printmaking, mixed media painting, photography, computer-generated imagery and computer-generated painting.

Selected pieces will be on display September 2010 through July 2011. Additionally, artists have the option to sell their exhibition pieces.

This year’s opening reception and art auction will be held Oct. 15.

To submit an entry, visit www.fullerton.edu/shcc/art4health. For more information, call 657-278-3946 or e-mail, Art4Health@fullerton.edu.

Earthquakes: Are We Next?

“The 2010 Earthquakes in Haiti and Chile: Are We Next,” a question that has been buzzing the last few months, is the focus of a free April 27 lecture by Cal State Fullerton seismologist David Bowman, chair and associate professor of geological sciences, at Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton.

The 7 p.m. presentation will delve into the ways scientists, governments and private groups work together to create communities resilient enough to withstand major earthquakes.

For more information, call 714-737-6326 or go to http://www.fullertonlibrary.org.

Appointments

The following appointments are all effective Aug. 19.

Jesse F. Battan was reappointed to a three-year term as chair of American Studies.

Bhushan L. Kapoor was appointed to a three-year term as chair of Information Systems and Decision Sciences.

Lisa D. Kirtman was appointed to a three-year term as chair of Elementary and Bilingual Education. Currently, she is serving as acting chair of the department.

Robert A. Koch was reappointed to a three-year term as chair of Biological Science.

Stephan R. Walk was reappointed to a three-year term as chair of Kinesiology.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Maria M. Gorgelt, Admissions and Records, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her 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.

Mar. 23, 2010

Appointments

Michell E. Avila was appointed chair of Philosophy for a three-year term effective Aug. 20, 2009.

Peter Othmer was reappointed chair of Mechanical Engienering for a two-year term effective Aug. 20, 2009.

Julie E. Stokes was reappointed chair of Afro-Ethnic Studies for a two year term effective Aug. 19, 2010.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Tammy Galaviz, Public Affairs, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her 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.

Mar. 16, 2010

Pizza With the Presidents

Have a burning question about student government or university leaders? Find out the answers at Pizza With the Presidents Thursday, March 18. Associated Students Inc. hosts the biannual noon to 1 p.m. event in the Becker Amphitheatre.

Panelists include: President Milton A. Gordon; Pamela Hillman, vice president for university advancement; Kandy Mink-Salas, dean of students; Brian Jenkings, associate vice president of finance Juliana Santos; ASI president, Joseph Lopez; and ASI executive vice president, Joseph Lopez.

“This event is a collaborative effort between university and student leaders. It provides the campus community with a direct and open forum to raise questions and have concerns addressed,” says Santos. “We encourage everyone to come out for this event, enjoy a slice of pizza, and learn more about issues facing the university.”

For more information call 657-278-3295 or visit asi.fullerton.edu.

Celebrate Women's History Month With a Film

The Women Studies Students Association is sponsoring two free film screenings in celebration of Women's History Month. Today (March 16) will be “The Business of Being Born” and on March 23, “If These Walls Could Talk 2.” Both begin at 7 p.m. in Room 513 of McCarthy Hall. For more information, email wssa.csuf@gmail.com.

Blood Donations Today and Tomorrow

A campus blood drive in honor of the memory of Cesar Chavez is being held today and tomorrow on campus. Sponsors are the Volunteer & Service Center, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Student Veterans Association in partnership with the American Red Cross.

The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a Red Cross bloodmovile located next to the Titan Gym and the Student Recreation Center. Appointments may be made ahead of time online at www.givelife.org (sponsor code: CSUF). Walk ins also are welcome.

Participants will receive a voucher for two free tickets to an LA Galaxy game and a coupon valid at participating Juice It Up Locations. All donors also will be entered in a regional drawing for Disneyland Annual Passes.

For more information, call 657-278-7623 or email volunteer@fullerton.edu

Help the Homeless, Donate Hygiene Items

The university's Hunger Coalition is holding a hygiene drive for the homeless now through April 9.

Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, dental floss, disposable razors, non-scented deodorant and hand sanitizers, as well as baby oil, powder and shampoo are requested and will be donated to the Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services to assist local families and individuals who are homeless.

Drop-off sites are located in: the Volunteer & Service Center, Room 2 of the Titan Student Union; Dean of Students Office, Room 235 of the TSU and the Alumni Lounge, TSU Room 137; Women's Center, Room 205 of University Hall; Career Center, Room 208 of Langsdorf Hall; and Room 216 of Langsdorf Hall.

For more information, call the Volunteer & Service Center at 657-278-7623 or email volunteer@fullerton.edu.

On the Road With Chris Barnhill

Love wildflowers? This spring the Fullerton Arboretum presents two off-site wildflower field trips Saturday, March 20 and Friday, April 30, led by Chris Barnhill, Fullerton Arboretum collections curator.

The daylong guided hikes are designed to engage avid wildflower enthusiasts as well as those just eager to spend a day enjoying the beauty of our natural surroundings. Trip locations are determined according to best current seasonal blooms.

Cost for each trip is $25 for Fullerton Arboretum members or $30 for nonmembers. Registration and prepayment by the Wednesday before the trip is required. For more information, call 657-278-3407.

Registered participants will meet at the Arboretum parking lot 15 minutes early for a map and directions. Field trips include several long walks of low-to-moderate difficulty. Field shoes, layered clothing, a hat and/or sunscreen are recommended. Participants also will need water and a sack lunch.

St. Patrick's Day at Titan Bowl & Billiards

Titan Bowl & Billiards, a program of Titan Recreation and Associated Students Inc. is offering special pricing for St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17, in the Titan Student Union Underground.

Pricing specials include billiards tables and bowling lanes, each available for $3.17 per hour (shoe rental not included).

Titan Bowl & Billiards is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to midnight Fridays, and noon to midnight Saturdays. For more information visit titanbowl.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2144.

Appointment

Deanna Merino Contino was named director of the President's Scholars Program effective Monday. Previously, Contino serves as assistant director of academic advising and as coordinator of Greek life on campus. Prior to coming to Cal State Fullerton, she served as coordinator of student activities and Greek life at Cal Poly Pomona.

Mar. 9, 2010

Angels Bowling Club on Campus

Titan Bowl & Billiards has partnered with the Angels of Anaheim to host the Angels Bowling Club, a 20-week bowling league open to the campus and local community members. League action kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in Titan Bowl & Billiards.

League participants will each receive a commemorative Angels baseball cap and two tickets to a Dodgers, Mariners, Tigers or Blue Jays game. Game dates and seat assignments are predetermined.

Participants can sign up in groups of three or as an individual. Cost is $12 per week and all ages are welcome.

For more information or to sign-up for the Angels Bowling Club, contact Titan Bowl & Billiards Manager Ken Maxey at 657-278-5855 or visit titanbowl.fullerton.edu.

Titan Picked National Wrestler of the Week

Titan junior Adin Duenas was selected national wrestler of the week (Feb. 23 - March 1) by TheMat.com.

The award is based upon performance within wrestling for the specific week and includes any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the senior level.

Duenas surprised a talented bracket at 141 pounds to win the Pac-10 Championship Friday and Saturday at UC Davis, according to Sports Information. Seeded fourth, Duenas beat three nationally ranked opponents, including No. 3 Levi Jones of Boise State. His victory qualifies him for a second trip to the NCAA Championships in Omaha, Neb., beginning March 18.

Duenas is from Gilroy High School in Gilroy. Last year, he placed third in the PAC-10 and went 0-2 at the NCAA finals. He also appeared as a last-minute substitute in the 2009 NWCA All-Star Classic held Nov. 22 in Titan Gym.

Mar. 2, 2010

Swimming or Climbing the Distance for Fitness

Ever wonder what it would be like to climb to the top of El Capitan — or swim the English Channel?

Titan Recreation is offering oportunities now to not necessary actually climb El Capitan or swim the channel but, to discover the health benefits of rock climbing and swimming as part of a fitness goal.

Students and members of the Student Recreation Center are invited to participate in the Climb El Capitan or English Channel Challenge through April 30.

Climb El Capitan encourages participants to climb 3,000 feet, the height of the El Capitan rock in Yosemite National park, to win a prize. This is the third semester the challenge has been offered since the SRC rock wall opened in March 2008.

SRC open climb hours are 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, noon-2 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and noon- 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Swim the English Channel challenges participants to swim 21 miles in the SRC pool, the distance between England to France, in 11 weeks. Lifeguards will track laps participants swim each day. Prizes will be awarded throughout the challenge and include sports drinks, nutrition bars and Titan Recreation gear. The SRC pool is open to lap swimmers 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fridays and 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

For more information, visit titanrecreation.fullerton.edu.

Galaxy Tickets Available for Reduced Price

Campus members interested in watching the defending 2009 Western Conference Champion LA Galaxy Play Puntarenas F.C. of Costa Rica March 10 at Titan Stadium can do so for a reduced price.

Tickets are normally $20, but will be offered to Cal State Fullerton students, staff, faculty, and supports for $10. The online link and offer code – Galaxy, is the only way to take advantage of this offer.

Kick off is 7:30 p.m.

Energy Management Training Biofeedback Program

The Department of Health Science is offering a six-session Energy Management Training Program utilizing electromyography, thermal, SCL and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback.

This is a skills-based educational program designed to restore energy, promote optimal performance and manage stress. The cost for the six week program is $100. All groups will begin the week of April 5.

For registration, call 657-278-4557 or email csufbiofeedback@gmail.com.

Feb. 23, 2010

Presenting “Plants and People, Past and Present”

The Anthropology Department and the Fullerton Arboretum present two upcoming talks to promote greater understanding of the people, native plants and culture of California.

On Friday, Feb. 26: “Edible, Medicinal, Material, Ceremonial: Contemporary Ethnobotany of Southern California” with artist Deborah Small, a professor of visual and performing arts at Cal State San Marcos, and Rose Ramirez, a photographer and basket-weaver of Chumash descent who is a member of the nonprofit American Indian Channel. The 2-3:30 p.m. presentation will include contemporary uses of native plants of importance to Native Americans.

On Sunday, April 25: “Archeology Day at the Arboretum” with Brenda J. Bowser, assistant professor of anthropology. The 1-4 p.m. program geared to children 7 and older will teach how to cook acorns, make stone tools and soap, as well as create a sandbox archeological dig site. Registration is $8 per child; accompaning adults are free.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 657-278-3407.

Technology Day March 10

Interested in what's new and coming to campus in the way of technology? Find out at the March 10 Campus Technology Day.

The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event includes:

“The Budget Challenge: Responding Through Technology” by Chris Manriquez, acting chief information technology officer
workshops on SharePoint, Service Now, ATI Concepts, best practices and Reprographics
Tours of the Information Learning Commons in the Pollak Library, Titan Help Desk, Titan Care Area and Reprographics

To register to attend, go to http://myweb.fullerton.edu/TechDay

Campus Members to Speak as Part of Library Series

Philip Gianos, emeritus professor of political science, and Ellen Caldwell, associate professor of English and comparative literature, are the March speakers in the free Patrons of the Library Lecture Series.

Gianos, who authored the book “Politics and Politicians in American Film,” will speak on “Politics and Film” March 6. Caldwell, who teaches Medieval and Renaissance literature, drama and gender theory, will discuss “Shapespeare and Film” March 27.

Both presentations will be held at 2 p.m. in Room 130 of the Pollak Library.For more information about the Patrons of the Library lecture series, call 657-278-2665.

Compliance Coordinator Hired

Ike Ukaegbu, a veteran of three previous college campuses, has been appointed compliance coordinator for athletics. Before coming to Fullerton, he served ad director of compliance at American University in Washington, D.C., and was a compliance intern at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Ukaegbu earned a bachelor's degree in political science from University of Arizona and his masters degree in sports administration from Saint Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Maria Borgelt, Admissions and Records, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her 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.

Feb. 16, 2010

Texas Hold’em Contest Begins Tomorrow

Titan Bowl & Billiards, a program of the Titan Student Union and Associated Students, kicks off its second Texas Hold’em Classic poker competition at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Titan Student Union Underground.

The tournament winner will be awarded an engraved plaque and a spot in the May 12 Tournament of Champions where the spring 2010 Titan Bowl & Billiards Texas Hold’em champion will be crowned.

Sign-ups for the competition begins at 7 a.m. Feb. 17 and can be made by visiting Titan Bowl and Billiards or calling 657-278-2144. There is no cost to participate and the event is limited to 40 individuals. The Texas Hold’em Classic tournament series is for recreational purposes only. No gambling will take place and no cash prizes will be awarded.

For more information, visit titanbowl.fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2144.

Feb. 2, 2010

Accounting Department Receives Renewed Accreditation

Mihaylo College of Business and Economics’ Accounting Department has received notification of renewed accreditation for its undergraduate and master’s degree programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the same organization that also reaffirmed accreditation of the college last year.

AACSB awarded the Accounting Department a full six-year extension of accreditation.

Peer Mentors Sought for Freshman Programs

Know a successful upper-division student with the potential to support first-year students’ transition to college life and academic achievement? Freshman Program is seeking peer mentors to foster academic success, campus involvement and community engagement for first-year students.

Peer mentors are upper-division students who work in collaboration with a Freshman Programs First-Year Success Team consisting of a faculty member and a student services professional to support students enrolled in a section of University 100. Peer mentors play an active role in class discussions and meet with individual students to serve as a resources and role model. Mentors will receive three units of elective credit for University 499 during the fall 2010 semester.

For more information, contact Michelle Chang at mchang@fullerton.edu, 657-278-5587 or visit Room 216 of Langsdorf Hall. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

Successful Classroom Strategies DVD

A team of faculty, staff and radio-TV-film students recently teamed up to create a video to provide strategies for improved classroom relations and communications.

Working with a $21,000 Mission and Goals Initiative grant awarded last year, Sandra Rhoten, associate dean of judicial affairs; Andi Stein, associate professor of communications; and Kandy Mink Salas, dean of students, developed the video for faculty members, “Successful Classroom Strategies: Managing Disruptions in the Classroom.”

Mink Salas and Rhoten co-produced the project and met regularly with the video’s director and writer to determine the concepts to be communicated. Stein wrote the script and enlisted department colleague Shelley Jenkins, and senior radio-TV-film majors to participate in the video — from portraying the roles in the vignettes to assisting with lighting, directing and filming. Rhoten and Stein served as co-hosts in the DVD.

This spring semester, the video will be shown at faculty department meetings and disseminated through the Faculty Development Center.

For more information call Rhoten at 657-278-4168 or 4436 or visit http://www.fullerton.edu/Integrity.

Appointments

The following appointments are effective for three years and are effective as of Aug. 19:

David D. Bowman reappointed chair of Geological Sciences Betty Chavis reappointed chair of Accounting David A. Cherin reappointed chair of Social Work William W. Haddad reappointed chair of History Kari Knutson-Miller reappointed chair of Child and Adolescent Studies Mariko Molodowitch appointed chair of Computer Science

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Raymond Stapf of Landscape Services, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave accounts.

Carolyn J. Mathisen of Accounting also seeks donations of vacation leave credits to supplement her exhausted leave accounts due to an extended family illness.

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.

Jan. 26, 2010

Feedback Sought on Student Services

The Office of Disabled Student Services seeks feedback from faculty and staff members on the services provided to students with disabilities. A systemwide survey can be found at http://california-state-university.dss-faculty-staff-survey.sgizmo.com and is available through Feb. 19. The survey also is available in alternate format. For more information, contact Paul Miller at pmiller@fullerton.edu or stop by the Disabled Student Services Office located in Room 101 of University Hall.

Supreme Court Reporter to Share Experiences With Library Patrons

David Savage, Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times will be sharing his experiences with those attending the Sunday, Feb. 7, Patrons of the Library talk. The second in the free lecture series will commence at 2 p.m. in Room 130 of the Pollak Library.

Savage, author of “Turning Right: The Making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court” published in 1992 and the upcoming fifth edition of “Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court,” has covered the court from the Times Washington bureau since 1986 and been honored with the Times award for best coverage twice — in 1998 and 2000.

For more information about the Patrons of the Library lecture series, call 657-278-2665.

SafeSpace Training Feb. 2 and 4

The Multicultural Leadership Center announces that spring SafeSpace training will be held 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 and noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Titan Student Union.

The SafeSpace Program is an opportunity for faculty and staff to become more familiar with issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, as well as resources available to serve this community. All SafeSpace Allies will receive a certificate of completion and SafeSpace Tuffy decal to display in their offices.

To sign up, RSVP via email multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu, or call the Multicultural Leadership Center, 657- 278-7366

Titans Are Named Favorites for Big West Baseball Championship

The Titans have been tabbed the favorites for the 2010 Big West Conference championship in a poll of the conference coaches.

Cal State Fullerton, which has captured at least a share of seven of the last 11 titles, picked up seven first-place votes and returned 79 total points. UC Irvine came in second with 71 points and two first-place nods, while Cal Poly came in third with 60 points.

Appointment

Edward A. Sullivan was appointed assistant vice president for institutional research and analytical studies, effective Jan. 4. Sullivan has served in the acting position since fall 2008. Prior to joining Cal State Fullerton, Sullivan served as director of research and reporting in USC’s Office of Academic Records.

Emeriti Named

President Milton A. Gordon has honored Allen Gottfried for his 32 years of service to the campus community by conferring the title of emeritus professor of psychology, effective May 29. The honor recognizes Gottfried's research as leader of the Fullerton Longitudinal Study, a long-term human development study that followed children from a very young age into their 20s. Gottfried also was honored for his work in the development of Psychology Day and service on a number of departmental committees.

Gordon also named Jesa Kreiner, emeritus professor of mechanical engineering, for his 40 years of service to the campus community. In addition to being inducted as a Fellow of the Society for the Advancement, Kreiner was honored with the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award from the Institute for the Advancement of Engineering in 1991 and Outstanding Engineering Educator Award by the Orange County Engineering Council in 1990. He served as chair of the Division of Engineering.

Jan. 19, 2010

Teachers Get in Free

From Feb. 1 through March 15, 2010, teachers can receive free admission to the California Academy of Sciences in honor of service to their communities. To participate, show proof of occupation and a valid identification at the ticket window.

The Academy is an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and four-story rainforest under one roof. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. For more information, call 415-379-8000.

Academic Advising Certificates Awarded to Campus Members

Ninety-eight faculty and staff members from throughout the campus were recently honored by the National Association of American Colleges and Universities for completing the association's new Academic Advising Certificate in Excellence Program. The program was developed to promote student academic success and persistence to degree through campuwide consistency in academic advising.

Applications Sought for Doctoral Incentive Program

Staff members and faculty members working on their doctorate are encouraged to apply to the California State University's 2010-2011 Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program, which provides financial assistance to graduate students who are completing degrees toward a future as a CSU faculty member.

The program, for full-time graduate students working on a doctorate degree, offers loans up to $10,000 per year for a total of $30,000. Loans obtained through the program are repayable over a 15-year period, beginning one year after completion or withdrawal from full-time doctoral study. If the participant applies, competes and is hired in a CSU instructional position after completion of the doctoral degree, 20 percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year of postdoctoral, full-time teaching within the CSU.

Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 133 of McCarthy Hall. Announcements of loan recipients are expected by early May.

For more information, call Amy Alspaugh, campus coordinator, at 657-278-2616 or visit the CSU website at www.calstate.edu/HR/cdip.

Spring Hours for Pollak Library

The Pollak Library has announced the following hours for the spring semester:
7:45 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays (first floor will be open until 10:30 p.m.)
7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays
Closed on Sundays
Commencement weekend, the north side of the Pollak Library will be open from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22-23.

During spring recess — March 29-April 4, the library will be open:
7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Closed Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

The library will be closed:
Feb. 15, President’s Day
March 31, Cesar Chavez Day
April 2, furlough
May 29, end of semester
May 31, Memorial Day

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Heather Manlapeg, Student Life, will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her 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.

Jan. 12, 2010

Children Can Take a ‘Journey to the Past’ at the Fullerton Arboretum

The Fullerton Arboretum and Anthropology Department's Sandbox Archaeology Project present a special children's program, “Journey to the Past” with Jacque Nuñez.

The Sunday, Feb. 7, program is underwritten by the university's Faculty Development Center.

Participants will travel back in time to touch and feel what California was like for the local California Indians and learn now to make a soapstone bead, yucca string and a gathering basket, along with listening to the songs and stories of California's native population.

Jacque Nuñez, winner of Educator of the Year by the State of California Indian Educator Program, is a descendent of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation.

The 1-4 p.m. program is designed for children 8 years and older. Cost is $15 per child. Space is limited, so preregistration by Feb. 3 is encouraged to guarantee a spot. For more information, call 657-278-3407.

Emerita Named

President Milton A. Gordon has awarded emerita status to Ginny Pace following 15 years of service to Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Pace, emerita director of community affairs,joined the university in 1994 as a clerical assistant in the office of Facility Planning and Construction. Five months later, she joined the dean's office of the then-School of Buinsess Administration and Economics. During her tenure, she was named one of the 1998 Outstanding Staff Employees and served on the university's Planning, Resource and Budget Committee for 10 years. She was a coordinator of the Economic Forecast Planning Committee with the Orange County Business Council and for the dean's Golf Classic,a fundraising golf tournament begun in 1994.

Catastrophic Leave Donations Sought

Due to an extended illness, Nancy Byrne of University Advancement/School of Communications will soon deplete all available leave credits. Campus members are requested to donate sick or vacation leave credits to supplement her 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.

Alumnus Named to Judgeship

William D. Johnson, a 1972 Cal State Fullerton history graduate, was appointed to a judgeship in the San Joaquin County Superior Court. The 61-year-old lawyer had been serving as a staff attorney with the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law’s California Parole Advocacy Program since September 2009 and was a sole practitioner since 2000.