The Cal State University Board of Trustees will vote on July 12 whether to raise tuition by 12 percent, or $588, as the 23-campus university prepares to face a $650 million cut in state support. This vote will be the fourth of its kind since 2009 and, if approved, would[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Fernando Solorzano named new chief of police
Cal State Long Beach announced last week that Fernando Solorzano, former University Police captain, is the new university chief of police. Prior to being appointed chief on June 20, Solorzano was also formerly the University Police lieutenant. “I’m really honored to continue to provide safety,” Solorzano said about his new[Read More…]
Long Beach stores to ban plastic bag use
Stores in Long Beach will be unable to distribute plastic bags to their customers and there will be a new charge for paper bags, beginning Aug. 1. Stores with gross annual sales of $2 million or more and at least 10,000 square feet will be required to stop distributing plastic[Read More…]
Engineering students win honors for rocket design, launch
A group of engineers from Cal State Long Beach won second place in the sixth annual Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition held in Green River, Utah. The event is an international competition where teams compete to get their rocket closest to a designated height. This year’s contest included teams from as[Read More…]
Locals celebrate 100 years at Port of Long Beach
With blue and green centennial banners decorating the pier, an estimated 5,000 people gathered at the Port of Long Beach to celebrate its 100th birthday on Saturday. The event hosted music, entertainment, carnival rides, a historical truck display and two showings of “Faces of the Port: Celebrating 100 Years,” a[Read More…]
CSU cut by $650 million, tuition increase likely
The Cal State University will face a $650 million cut in state support if Gov. Jerry Brown signs a budget approved by the Legislature late Monday night — something he is expected to do before the new budget year starts Friday. CSU officials also said there is a “high likelihood”[Read More…]
CSULB-USC partnership program wins award
The METRANS Transportation Center, a joint partnership between Cal State Long Beach and the University of Southern California, has been awarded “Organization of the Year” by the California Transportation Foundation. The leading nonprofit organization recognizes achievements and excellence in all forms of transportation across California. It is the first time[Read More…]
Long Beach Port to celebrate 100 years
Actor Robert Wagner will be the guest of honor and master of ceremonies at the Long Beach Port’s 100th Birthday Party, a free event that will be open to the public on June 25. Wagner narrated the documentary, “Faces of the Port: Celebrating 100 Years,” which documents the history of[Read More…]
Student receives chemistry fellowship
Recent Cal State Long Beach graduate Delora Gaskins received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship award for her research in the field of physical chemistry. The fellowship provides a $30,000 annual stipend, a $10,500 tuition allowance, international research, professional development opportunities and access to the TeraGrid supercomputer for three[Read More…]
Lawmakers lose pay as CSU faces budget concerns
California legislators will forfeit pay until they pass a balanced budget, said State Controller John Chiang last Tuesday after Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget that would reduce the Cal State University’s state support by $650 million without extending state taxes. The CSU’s budget currently faces a $500 million reduction,[Read More…]