Music has provided shelter for Cal State Long Beach student Brian K. Smith — literally. After losing financial aid and student loans due to unit limitations, Smith became homeless and took refuge, sleeping in the practice rooms of the music department. “I didn’t know what else to do,” Smith said.[Read More…]
News
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Boat trailer stolen from CSULB’s Microbiology building
CSULB boat trailer is stolen on campus Microbiology Department staff reported on Sept. 9 the theft of a boat trailer valued at $11,000 from the department’s loading dock, according to University Police Capt. Fernando Solorzano. The department uses boats for field research. There are no suspects. Solorzano said someone[Read More…]
PAC Modern students dance and bond as a family
Celebrating 15 years at Cal State Long Beach, the Pilipino American Coalition dance team — simply known as PAC Modern — stayed true to its roots as it began the fall semester, but a new team with the same traditions make PAC Modern more than a dance team. PAC Modern[Read More…]
CSULB students awarded Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship
The California State University system and Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship granted 70 students with awards this year — nine of which were from CSULB. With around 2,000 faculty members on campus, Cal State Long Beach is like the hand that feeds its growing student population and their increasing tuition. For[Read More…]
Proposed new health benefits for CSULB’s ASI employees
Associated Students, Inc. will address the proposed resolution for a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association Trust, an alternative way to fund health benefits for future retired ASI employees. Funds allocated to current retired employees lie in the annual operating budget. The budget is supported by student fees and income from ASI[Read More…]
Rec center now offering free self-help classes
Students who have visited the Student Recreation and Wellness Center might have noticed an office called Beach Balance, located on the second floor next to the activity rooms. Beach Balance offers students free classes including stress management, nutrition, self-esteem awareness and relationship counseling. Almost 250 students have signed up for[Read More…]
Shuttle drivers must obey cell phone law
Using a cell phone while driving is illegal, but the university’s shuttle bus drivers are allowed to use Push-to-Talk cell phones, a spokeswoman for the Parking and Transportation Department said. These cell phone walkie-talkies are one of many ways to ensure safety while still allowing drivers to communicate with one[Read More…]
Celebrity fitness alumna opens rec center
Celebrity guest fitness expert and Cal State Long Beach alumna Denise Austin spoke at the official grand opening of the new $61 million Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Monday, Sept. 20. Austin was very energetic as she greeted the crowd and said, “I am so happy to be here[Read More…]
CSULB to accept transfer students for spring
The Cal State University system will be given $106 million for additional student admission and other student services for the upcoming 2011 spring and winter semesters. While the additional funds will allow admission to roughly 10,000 applicants throughout the CSUs, the majority of prospective students will have to wait until[Read More…]
ASI to host first fall semester blood drive
Associated Students, Inc. will host a blood drive on Sept. 27 and 28 at the University Student Union. The blood drive will take place in the USU Ballrooms from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “Students on campus who are healthy should donate blood because it is a passive way to[Read More…]