Laughter echoed in the theater as local Long Beach filmmakers debut their latest projects. The 5th Annual Long Beach Indie International Film Festival took place last week showcasing local filmmakers, including Long Beach State University students and alumni. The festival, which also highlights the work of international directors, was[Read More…]
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8 past grads share their secrets to success
Every year, after the confetti has been swept, the caps have been thrown and the bleachers are packed away, graduates are ready to take a leap into the job hunt. For some, attaining a job in their desired fields after college takes a lot of time. For others, it’s a[Read More…]
Beyond the Beach event showcases CSULB alumni success
Cal State Long Beach Alumni had the opportunity to return to the Barrett Athletic Administration Center to share their stories during a nostalgic night. Beyond the Beach Career Planning gave both current Cal State Long Beach undergraduates and recent graduates the opportunity to hear from a panel of alumni about[Read More…]
CSULB finds new leadership in Scott Apel
When Scott Apel first stepped onto campus sometime in the late ‘80s, he was a psychology major. Last month, he was named the new Vice President of Administration and Finance. President Jane Close Conoley appointed Apel to his new position Dec. 21 of last year. Apel fell in love with[Read More…]
Spielberg receives the “Spirit of California” and is inducted into the California Hall of Fame
Steven Allan Spielberg knew one thing when he was growing up: he wanted to make it to Hollywood. On Tuesday night, Cal State Long Beach alumnus Spielberg walked down the red carpet in Sacramento to be inducted into the California Hall of Fame for his contributions to filmmaking and the[Read More…]
CSULB alum named California’s Teacher of the Year
Brian McDaniel loves his kids — all 5,000 of them. McDaniel is a Cal State Long Beach alumnus and Painted Hills High School music teacher, and this month, was named one of five Teachers of the Year from California who has been chosen to represent the state for the National[Read More…]
CSULB job fair returns, bringing opportunities to students
Students piled into the ballroom wearing business attire, carrying stacks of fresh resumes ready to present to employers. The room was filled with the sound of eager interview chatter and the scuffling of shoes as students paced around the maze of tables. The Cal State Long Beach Fall Job and[Read More…]
Alumni awards recipients will be honored next spring
While students may know that Steven Spielberg, Steve Martin and Karen Carpenter are Cal State Long Beach alumni, they may not be aware of who the university chooses to recognize as their most illustrious alums. The university grants awards to alumni who are deemed to have made positive contributions to[Read More…]
CSULB graduates strive to advance women in the arts
Handwoven cotton and vinyl thread work created by Annette Heully and Dawn Ertl drape across the Huntington Beach Art Center gallery. Artists and Cal State Long Beach alumnae, Heully and Ertl are currently featured in the “Looming Spaces” exhibition at the art center. Both contemporary fiber artists use the skill[Read More…]
Proposed alumni center to be funded via donations
If the proposed Anna W. Ngai Alumni and Visitor Center receives all $12 million of funding expected to begin construction, Cal State Long Beach students may spot a new building in the parking lots near Atherton Street and Merriam Way. The building is currently slated to begin construction in the[Read More…]