After observing a lack of necessary services on lower campus — like a supply store and decent food — ASI Senators voted weeks ago to approve the Consumer Services Initiative to study what areas of the campus need improvement. At Wednesday’s meeting, ASI Treasurer Brian Troutner said the Senate failed[Read More…]
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Luke Skywalker comes to Cal State Long Beach
The force will be with Cal State Long Beach on Thursday when film actor Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, visits campus. Hamill will be speaking to students about his contribution to and his experience in the film industry. He will[Read More…]
Students are feeling the crunch
At Cal State Long Beach’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the volume of students seeking counseling has been increasing as finals week approaches — a time when many students feel stressed and may be developing unhealthy habits — according to campus counseling officials. “Around finals and midterms we typically have[Read More…]
Department of Science Education receives $945,000 grant
The Department of Science Education at Cal State Long Beach received a $945,222 grant to continue funding its science program with a local elementary school. The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), with funds from the No Child Left Behind Act, awarded the grant to help improve science teaching in kindergarten[Read More…]
Belated World AIDS Day today at CSULB
Cal State Long Beach’s Health Resource Center is participating in this year’s World AIDS Day with information sessions, a panel discussion and free HIV testing this week. Today is the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. According to worldaidscampaign.org, the event is meant to bring attention to the global AIDS[Read More…]
Belated World AIDS Day at CSULB
Cal State Long Beach’s Health Resource Center is participating in this year’s World AIDS Day with information sessions, a panel discussion and free HIV testing this week. Today is the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. According to worldaidscampaign.org, the event is meant to bring attention to the global AIDS[Read More…]
Seniors staying educated
Tuesday morning, a group of white-haired people played with sticks between the two Health & Human Services buildings along Deukmejian Way at Cal State Long Beach. They were students in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning organization for seniors, participating of the longevity stick class, a Vietnamese style[Read More…]
Science Grant
The Department of Science Education at Cal State Long Beach received a $945,222 grant to continue funding its science program with a local elementary school. The California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), with funds from the No Child Left Behind Act, awarded the grant to help improve science teaching in kindergarten[Read More…]
GOP’s Chambliss wins Senate runoff (AP)
ATLANTA (AP)–Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats eager to flex their newfound political muscle in Washington, winning a bruising runoff battle Tuesday night that had captured the national limelight. Chambliss’ victory thwarted Democrats’ hopes of winning a 60 seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.[Read More…]
Military looks to accelerate Iraq pullout (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key priorities for the incoming Obama administration: accelerating the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center. As the only Republican Cabinet member asked to stay on by President-elect Barack[Read More…]