Several students and faculty gathered at the Vietnam memorial on South Campus at Cal State Long Beach to commemorate National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) day on Friday. Troy Johnson, the president’s adviser on veteran affairs, discussed the importance of remembering those who were lost in war. “This is[Read More…]
News
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Meningitis not typical problem for dorms
The residence halls at Cal State Long Beach house more than 1,900 students, most rooms with double occupancy. Prior to moving into the dorms, students were informed of meningococcal disease (meningitis), a contagious and rapidly progressive illness that can be contracted when living in close quarters and treated with a[Read More…]
Projections, reports show more women in business positions
The number of women joining the workforce and taking preparations to lead businesses is on the rise. A report from the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau listing hot jobs for the 21st century projected that from 2004 to 2014 the number of women in the work force will increase[Read More…]
CSULB prepares for future earthquakes
When senior biology major Joel Rago was asked if he would feel safe at Cal State Long Beach during a large earthquake, his reply was simple: “I feel rather safe, the walls seems pretty strong and big.” Rago admits not knowing about what kind of a shape the campus is[Read More…]
Parking Structure 2 has new safety features
The new parking structure is designed with safety in mind by utilizing both new and old techniques to help protect students and their vehicles. Parking Structure 2, located in Lot 11, was built with safety features that were planned in the design of the new structure. “We start with the[Read More…]
CSULB online courses prove difficult for many
Many students wish there were a way to minimize class time. With the busy lives most college students lead it is hard to find time to go to class, commit to out-of-class activities and meet with professors during office hours. At times it can be very overwhelming, and many often[Read More…]
Sept. 11 leaves lasting effect on CSULB
Five years ago, many Californians awoke and turned on the television to see footage of planes crashing into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington. Many have said in the past few years that what they saw and heard was[Read More…]
Construction causes computer traffic jams for on-campus computer users
Cal State Long Beach students use computers daily. From frantically writing term papers to researching new topics or simply relaxing and checking their MySpace, students can constantly be seen in front of a computer screen. But due to construction currently taking place at the campus library, computer access at school[Read More…]
Dalai lama to visit LB Convention Center
The dalai lama will address the 20th annual Governor and First Lady’s Conference on Women at the Long Beach Convention Center on Sept. 26. It is the first time the dalai lama will address a women’s conference. In early August, California first lady Maria Shriver traveled to North India and[Read More…]
Smorgasport event brings to campus Beach Pride
There was a large turnout from Cal State Long Beach students at the 2006 Smorgasport Friday night. Many could not resist the temptation of free food and games available to all with a valid student ID. It was an “out-all-night” event that gave students an opportunity to come and show[Read More…]