A proposal that would bring additional mass transit to Cal State Long Beach is drawing heat from residents who fear their neighborhoods could turn into parking lots for students. Long Beach Transit, which provides bus service for the city of Long Beach and surrounding areas, has proposed changes to several[Read More…]
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Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
You are what you eat
When you are a college student in a hurry on campus, knowing the nutritional value of your food may be the least of your worries. Now, being health conscious in college can be less of a hassle. Come fall, Cal State Long Beach will provide detailed nutrition information of all[Read More…]
CSULB turns into ‘ghost town’
Students looking to pay fees on campus for the upcoming semester can forget about it today. The first of 11 “Staff State Budget Closure Days” will shut down various Cal State Long Beach facilities and services. An additional six closure days also will include faculty — three during the fall[Read More…]
Students from Mexico experience ‘turning point’ at CSULB
Seven female foreign exchange students gathered in the Anatol Center, recounting their experiences and how different their lives were from Cal State Long Beach students. The Chicano/Latino studies department and Mexico’s National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) hosted a ceremony for the students completing the six-week course.[Read More…]
Interim provost works for ‘forward’ motion
With Cal State Long Beach’s previous Provost Karen Gould moving cross-country, Donald Para will be taking over her position as interim provost. Para said his new position requires him to “address issues related to instructional and academic support budgets and curriculum.” President F. King Alexander appointed Para on July 17.[Read More…]
Interim provost works to push university’s mission ‘forward’
With Cal State Long Beach’s previous Provost Karen Gould moving cross-country, Donald Para will be taking over her position as interim provost. Para said his new position requires him to “address issues related to instructional and academic support budgets and curriculum.” President F. King Alexander appointed Para on July 17.[Read More…]
Mexican students to be recognized Friday
International students are living and learning at Cal State Long Beach this summer. Among them are seven female undergraduates from three Mexican universities. They are part of a research program run by the department of Chicano and Latino studies. This Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, a closing presentation in[Read More…]
Text alerts if packed classes open up, for $10
Nothing seems more complicated than applying for classes you need that are full. Not only does it involve constantly checking the class for openings, but the stars have to align for you to snatch the class you want the minute it opens up. Let’s hope your computer doesn’t malfunction. Fortunately,[Read More…]
Got soy?
Anti-soy hype in the media has been refuted by several soy experts, including Cal State Long Beach professors, giving this ingredient the green light for students to eat everyday in moderation. Among other beans and legumes, soy received abundant attention in the media — from both sides, according to John[Read More…]
CSULB schedules campus shutdown days for furloughs
Cal State Long Beach will be closed an additional six days during the upcoming academic year as part of a furlough plan for all university staff and faculty. During the “staff and faculty shutdown days,” most campus services will be closed. The dates are Sept. 8, Oct. 9, Nov. 2,[Read More…]