Long Beach State chemistry professor Stephen Mezyk has spent the last 18 years motivating students to pursue education and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “I enjoy getting my students excited about science, and to learn to think both critically and logically,” Mezyk said. Mezyk encourages them to seek[Read More…]
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Tuition increase ‘out of the question’ for 2019-20 academic year
California State University officials announced at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday that tuition will not be increased for the 2019-20 academic year.
Projected Translation Studies minor coming to LBSU fall 2019
Long Beach State plans to introduce a translation studies minor in fall 2019. In the California State University and University of California systems, there are courses in translation but no institute or center with a focus on translation studies. The translation studies minor is under the Romance German Russian Language[Read More…]
LBSU remembers Alexandra “Misty” Jaffe
Long Beach State professor Alexandra “Misty” Jaffe passed away Nov. 20, 2018. Her life is remember by her family and colleagues. Jaffe was born Jan. 11, 1960 in Lansing, MI. She grew up in a loving home that valued higher education. From the early age of 10, Jaffe knew she[Read More…]
Associate VP says farewell to the Beach
After serving the Long Beach State community for six years, Associate Vice President Terri Carbaugh is leaving to work as vice chancellor of public affairs at Brandman University in Irvine. “It was a bittersweet decision,” Carbaugh said. “It’s been a privilege representing the campus community in Sacramento, Washington D.C. and[Read More…]
LBSU updates community on housing and alumni center
Construction Long Beach State will undergo its first on-campus housing initiative in 30 years this summer. The plans for a residence hall along Atherton Street is expected to phase into construction this August. In accordance the campus’ 2008 master plan, LBSU officials are undergoing this housing initiative to double the[Read More…]
CSU audits reveal poor cash handling practices at LBSU
The California State University system audited Long Beach State on its cash handling and cashiering practices from July 1, 2016 to Aug. 24, 2018, and found a lack of effectiveness in “operational, administrative, and financial controls.” According to the audit report released on Oct. 5, the locations on campus that[Read More…]
Ethnic studies programs fight against Executive Order 1100
The ethnic studies departments across California State University campuses continue to fight against an executive order that they believe will negatively affect ethnic studies departments at CSUs. Executive Order 1100-Revised was issued last year by CSU Chancellor Timothy White. There were recent protests on the CSUN campus where students voiced[Read More…]
Campus Clash racks up a near $20,000 bill
When nonprofit, right-wing organization Turning Point USA brought a flurry of conservative ideas to Long Beach State on Oct. 23, the university prepared itself with K-rail barriers, fencing and 70 police members. The event required dozens of personnel on standby, as well as added costs for LBSU, Turning Point USA[Read More…]
The university launches two-day Imagine Beach 2030 online event
Posts varying from discourse over the introduction of an e-sports association to the appointment of a giraffe as the new mascot with the hashtag #LongBeachLongNecks filled the feed of users engaged with the Imagine Beach 2030 online event Wednesday. Through Imagine Beach 2030, students, faculty and community members all over[Read More…]