All study abroad programs are designed for the purpose of education, but not all are done for humanitarian reasons. From Jan. 10-24, five Cal State Long Beach students went to Cambodia to improve not only their own academic experiences, but also the lives of impoverished citizens. Nayeli Barragan, Monica Cardenas,[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Undocumented students may receive financial aid
California Gov. Jerry Brown recently expressed his support for the ideals of the California Dream Act, a bill that offers financial aid to undocumented college students. The California Dream Act, like the federal DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act, is meant to extend support to undocumented residents[Read More…]
Five Second Street bars may start closing at midnight
The Long Beach City Council voted 7-2, Tuesday night, in favor of initiating a study that may consider closing five Second Street bars at midnight. Council Gary DeLong of Long Beach’s 3rd district stated that he does not wish to limit operating hours for the five restaurant/bars, but many have[Read More…]
CSULB students selected for $25,000 grants, internships
Ten Cal State Long Beach biotechnology students will conduct stem cell research during an internship beginning in the fall. The students have the option of interning at either the City of Hope Medical Center or University of California, Irvine, where they will be trained in stem cell research and prepare[Read More…]
LB water quality falters in report
After three years of improvement, the quality of beach water in Long Beach has decreased by 40 percent, according to the annual beach report card released May 25 by the environmental group Heal the Bay. The annual beach report gives letter grades to California beaches based on weekly state-mandated tests[Read More…]
HHS dean to receive award
Kenneth Millar, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Cal State Long Beach, will be named a “2011 AASWG Local Honoree” at the “Welcome Aboard” International Symposium on board the Queen Mary this Thursday. Millar, who has been at CSULB for one year, is being recognized by[Read More…]
Spanish language parent orientation program to team up with SOAR
Beginning summer 2011, Cal State Long Beach’s Highly Valued Degree Initiative group will be facilitating a parent orientation program in Spanish. The program will run during July and August and will consist of various presentations geared toward emphasizing the value of higher education for Latino students. Topics will include understanding[Read More…]
Student documents the ‘immigration crisis’
Film and electronics major Aaron Rubin clinks a spoon in his mug of coffee, as his tired hand spills it across the paper placemats at the Denny’s on Seventh Street at 3 a.m. Thursday morning. Rubin is in the final stages of post-production for two short films that have been[Read More…]
CSU audit report: Arts professor misused scholarship money and reimbursement claims
A Cal State Long Beach arts professor submitted a $10,000 false reimbursement claim and directed students to pay him portions of scholarship money he helped them receive, according to a report released by the Cal State University Auditor’s Office. The auditor’s report also criticized the university for a lack of[Read More…]
Cyclists to learn about bike safety and maintenance
Cal State Long Beach will be hosting three days of bicycle events to educate cyclists about bike safety and maintenance. CSULB’s Sustainable Transportation Program is sponsoring a class to learn the basic rules of riding bikes on the street. The two-part class, Traffic Skills 101, will be held on May[Read More…]