The second annual Tech Day enticed those walking by the University Bookstore in the midst of an otherwise cloudy and gloomy Thursday at Cal State Long Beach. Over 30 booths lined the front of the bookstore, all offering information, demonstrations and prizes from vendors such as Microsoft, Skullcandy, Beach Tech,[Read More…]
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Tech day at Cal State Long Beach to bring innovative technology to campus
Cal State Long Beach students, faculty and staff can come together on the 2nd annual Tech Day to celebrate modern technological developments and engage in conversation over refreshments and live music. Those attending the Thursday event are given the chance to learn more about innovative technology and even enjoy free[Read More…]
Following the trail of CSULB’s e-waste
A professor’s computer breaks and is unfixable. Where does it go next? It can’t get tossed in the trash because it’s electronic waste. So, what happens to these electronics when they’re obsolete, broken or just no longer needed? Cal State Long Beach recycles an average of 24,000 to 36,000 pounds[Read More…]
Grant aims to create better “chemistry” between teachers and classrooms
California State University, Long Beach intends to reach out to local elementary and high school teachers to provide “out-of-classroom science experiences,” according to a press release from the university. A $200,000 grant awarded to CSULB intends to help the university focus on enhancing the teaching and learning of science, technology,[Read More…]
Facebook allows legacy contact for deceased
From the same people who made it easier to poke your friends comes a new feature to interact with the dead. According to a blog post on the social media site last Thursday, Facebook is offering users the option to appoint another user to manage their profile after they die,[Read More…]
Tinder app fuels Cupid’s arrow
One swipe to the right, and Elizabeth Wytas found herself heading down the aisle. Wytas, a senior civil engineer major at California State University, Long Beach, and her husband matched and fell in love on the popular mobile dating app, Tinder. After six months of dating, the couple decided to[Read More…]
CSULB gets sneak peak of parking app My Parking Buddy
Whether it takes you two hours, an hour or all of five minutes to get to campus, there are no promises on how long you’ll spend in limbo before securing a parking spot. “I came to park at like 12 p.m., and it took me almost half an hour to[Read More…]