The Department of Science Education at Cal State Long Beach received a $945,222 grant to continue funding its science program with a local elementary school. The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), with funds from the No Child Left Behind Act, awarded the grant to help improve science teaching in kindergarten[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
GOP’s Chambliss wins Senate runoff (AP)
ATLANTA (AP)–Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats eager to flex their newfound political muscle in Washington, winning a bruising runoff battle Tuesday night that had captured the national limelight. Chambliss’ victory thwarted Democrats’ hopes of winning a 60 seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.[Read More…]
Military looks to accelerate Iraq pullout (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key priorities for the incoming Obama administration: accelerating the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center. As the only Republican Cabinet member asked to stay on by President-elect Barack[Read More…]
Legislature pressed for hasty budget solutions
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency for California on Monday and called the Legislature into special session, ordering them make cuts or find new tax revenues amounting to $1.5 billion to $2 billion within 45 days. These adjustments to the budget will come in addition to the cuts proposed[Read More…]
Exploring Long Beach’s video art history
The University Art Museum at Cal State Long Beach will soon trace back the history of video art in Long Beach for a large-scale collaborative art project. The UAM will work with the Long Beach Museum of Art for “Exchange and Evolution: World Wide Video/Long Beach,” exhibits that will simultaneously[Read More…]
Boeing gives CSULB big bucks
Cal State Long Beach received $140,000 for student scholarships from the Boeing Company — the largest grant the company gives to any institution. The Boeing Company is one of the world’s leading aerospace companies and has been a large supporter of CSULB for the last couple of years. CSULB President[Read More…]
When Bigs meet Littles
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program of Orange County is partnering with Cal State Long Beach in an effort to increase student awareness about the benefits of becoming a “Big.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County needs college-aged mentors to join their program, especially positive male role models. “There[Read More…]
Program designed to help introduce disabled students to the CSULB campus
The Disabled Student Services Center will start a new program called Making Connections, Making Friends next semester, designed to connect older and newer Cal State Long Beach disabled students and allow them to share their experiences. “We want to connect continuing students with the new students who are in the[Read More…]
Fatal crash claims student’s life
Cal State Long Beach civil engineering junior Jose R. Pacheco was known for his bright blue eyes, personality and infectious smile. “He never had a frown on his face, only smiles. He was up to do anything with his friends,” said his close friend Amy Vo. Pacheco’s life ended unexpectedly[Read More…]
Study shows international students California dreamin’
What is it that attracts so many students to Cal State Long Beach? Is it the location, the academics or the reputation? For locals, convenience of the campus location is probably their No. 1 factor for choosing CSULB. For international students, the decision is based generally on one or all[Read More…]