Through testimony, students and faculty showed a powerful commitment to restoring the California State University system despite massive budget cuts. Three professors and two administrators discussed the state of the university and solutions for the education crisis at the Solidarity Symposium on March 2. “What are we willing to lose[Read More…]
News
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events on campus and around Long Beach.
Ask the 49er: Is Parking and Transportation Services giving more parking tickets?
We contacted Mark Rudometkin, director of Parking and Transportation Services, to get more information on whether or not it has been giving out more citations this semester in comparison to past semesters. All revenue coming from parking citation and forfeitures on campus goes directly into the department to maintain projects,[Read More…]
Census to take snapshot of Long Beach
In the coming weeks, the United States Census Bureau will begin sending out forms to citizens across America. The census, which is conducted every 10 years, serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Web site. “The census[Read More…]
Student aid act a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Director of the Domestic Policy Melody Barnes discussed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) in a Web chat Tuesday. President Barack Obama initiated the bill in hopes that the U.S. will have the highest college graduation rate in the world by 2020[Read More…]
Engineering club builds abroad
In recent months, countries have faced natural disasters that have required help and attention from people all over the world, prompting relief groups to pitch in with food, water and other supplies. However, many people may not realize that assistance in building better infrastructures, providing clean water resources and improving[Read More…]
Conference to empower Latina students
The 9th annual Latina Connection Conference is seeking to help Cal State Long Beach Latina student’s feel connected and empowered in their educational endeavors. In fall 2001, Rosa Moreno-Alcaraz, a psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services, and Rosa Carillo, an alumna who worked in Outreach and School Relations, established a[Read More…]
Students to march for education
Of all the rallies and protests held throughout the year, the March 4 protest promises to be different: It will be the first time in recent California history that members from all segments of the public education system will simultaneously protest cuts to education. According to a California Faculty Association[Read More…]
U-Pass likely to go the distance
Cal State Long Beach officials will be sitting down with Long Beach Transit to discuss the renewal of the U-Pass program, which offers free rides to students, faculty and staff year-round. The current contract expires at the end of the 2009-10 school year. “There is really not a chance of[Read More…]
CSULB students in Chile unharmed in earthquake
No California State University students studying in Chile were harmed by the devastating earthquake that struck Concepcion on Saturday. “Our first concern was to track down all of our students and make sure we knew where they were,” said Leo Van Cleve, CSU director of International Programs. Van Cleve said[Read More…]
Census to take snapshot of Long Beach
In the coming weeks, the United States census will begin sending out forms to citizens across America. The census, which is conducted every 10 years, serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Web site. “The census is[Read More…]