2013 Blog Archive

CSUEB alumnus appointed president-elect of non-profit organization

December 23, 2013 5:00am

Cal State Easy Bay alumni Ravi Mistry, MBA (’02), has been appointed president-elect of a non-profit organization in Silicon Valley, Enterprising Pharmaceutical Professionals from the Indian Sub-Continent (EPPIC) Global. Mistry will be serving a two-year term as president in 2014 and 2015.

CSUEB paralegal students celebrate at annual graduation ceremony

December 20, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB’s Paralegal Studies Certificate program has a new group of students to add to its growing list of graduates. Receiving recognition for earning their paralegal certificates, approximately 40 students gathered together on Dec. 12 at the Hayward Campus for the program’s annual graduation celebration.

CSUEB professor Rose Wong leads research to help Chinese-American community

December 18, 2013 10:00am

Rose Wong, Cal State East Bay assistant professor of social work, led a team of professionals, community members and researchers that has released innovative culture-based Chinese and English language materials designed specifically for educating Chinese immigrants about depression. The materials, intended for use in health clinics, schools, social services, and community organizations, address a need for culturally tailored approaches to preventing and treating mental illness.

CSUEB alumna is featured in newly published book

December 16, 2013 5:00am

Helena Moss-Jack, BA, music (’94), Preliminary Credential, music (’01), Professional Clear Credential, music (’02), has been featured in a new book about American teachers. On October 12, "American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom" by Katrina Fried, arrived on bookstore shelves, and Moss-Jack is one of fifty teachers profiled and celebrated.

CSUEB offers free MCLE classes for paralegals Jan. 4

December 13, 2013 5:00am

Complete all your continuing legal education requirements in a single day! Come to Cal State East Bay’s FREE MCLE Super Saturday at CSUEB’s downtown Oakland Center on Saturday, January 4, 2014. 

Cal State East Bay Role Models visit Tennyson High

December 12, 2013 10:00am

The University Role Models organization of Cal State East Bay visited Tennyson High School Dec. 4 during the high school’s lunch period to build mentoring relationships and encourage Tennyson students to consider going to college after they graduate.

CSUEB alumna named shareholder in San Francisco CPA firm

December 11, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumna Li Zhang '02, business administration, has been named a shareholder in the certified public accounting firm Spott, Lucey & Wall, Inc. in San Francisco, Calif. Zhang is also the lead specialist on FIRPTA and US investment in foreign partnerships. 

CSUEB alumna is new Administrative Services Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District

December 10, 2013 5:00pm

Cal State East Bay alumna Gloriann Sasser, MPA (’06), is the new Administrative Services Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Prior to joining, Sasser worked in finance for the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, the City of Walnut Creek and Maze and Associates, Certified Public Accountants.

CSUEB alumna reaches out to the community through her blog

December 9, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumna Emerald Templeton, BA, human development (’06), is assisting the community with her blog “transition2life.” She shares advice on how to be successful in obtaining employment as well as advice about what employers are looking for in potential employees. Articles vary from the way in which employers view “job hopping,” or moving from job to job in short periods of time, to “Five Signs That You Have (or You Are) a Poor Boss.” Templeton also posts job listings in the nonprofit newsletter Opportunity Knocks.

Earn a wedding planner certificate online in just 10 weeks

December 6, 2013 5:00am

Have you always dreamed of becoming a wedding or event planner? Now, with Cal State East Bay’s new Wedding Planner Online Certificate Program you can gain the knowledge you need from the convenience of your own home!

Pioneer baseball prospect camp set for Jan. 12

December 5, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay's head baseball coach Bob Ralston has announced that the program will hold its 2014 Prospect Camp on Sunday, January 12 at the Pioneer Baseball Field. The camp is for prospective student-athletes ages 14-21 and costs $100 per player to attend.

The camp goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will consist of both offensive and defensive drills, followed by an intrasquad with pitchers throwing live to hitters.

CSUEB alumna Tamika Christy publishes first novel, 'Anytime Soon'

December 4, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumna Tamika Thomas '01, English, published her first novel, Anytime Soon (BQB Publishing, 2013), under her nom de plume, Tamika Christy. 

CSUEB lecturer wins author award for forensic sociology and psychology handbook

December 3, 2013 5:00am

Stephen J. Morewitz, lecturer in the CSUEB Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, won the San Jose State University Annual Author Awards 2013 for co-editing the Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology (New York: Springer, 2013) with Mark L. Goldstein, Ph.D. 

CSUEB closed Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving holiday

November 27, 2013 3:00pm

Cal State East Bay offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. No classes will be held.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 2.

Happy Thanksgiving!

CSUEB alumnus named principal of Solano Santa Fe School

November 27, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Stephan Bering is the new principal of Solana Santa Fe School in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. He has 17-years of education experience and earned his master’s degree in educational leadership at Cal State East Bay.

CSUEB Concord hosts hispanic education conference

November 26, 2013 5:00am

On Friday, November 1, 2013, the Cal State East Bay’s Concord Campus helped to “Narrow
the Gap” with the Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a day focused on
education. The purpose of the conference was to introduce students to career and educational
opportunities, allowing them to engage with business professionals and educators, and to help
them learn about college applications and financial aid.

CSUEB kicks off multiple donation drives during this week of ‘thanks’

November 25, 2013 5:00am

Pioneers at Cal State East Bay are organizing several community donation drives this holiday season to help give back to residents of the East Bay. 

CSUEB to hold info session on master of social work program Dec 5

November 22, 2013 5:00am

Learn more about CSUEB’s Master of Social Work program at an upcoming info session from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Oakland Center. Find out about program requirements, course offerings and network with other professionals.

CSUEB player named first CCAA 'Basketball Player of the Week' for 2013-14 season

November 21, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay's Gabe Kindred has been named the Wilson/California Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Player of the Week He's the first honoree of the 2013-14 season for the CCAA.

Susan Opp

By Alanté Millow

November 20, 2013 11:00am

What sounds more appealing: filling out a scantron or drafting your own fantasy baseball team? During the summer Educause Breakthrough Models Academy competition in Cambridge, Mass., members of “The X Team,” including Cal State East Bay’s Susan Opp came up with an alternative to remediation and high-stakes placement tests, winning second place.

CSUEB alumnus authors new book on human trafficking

November 20, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Ryan Cantrell '98, criminal justice, has used his experience as an officer with the Hayward Police Department to write a training book, Modern Slavery: Investigating Human Trafficking (A Detective's Guide)

CSUEB celebrates Indigenous People's Month with programs on heritage, social justice

November 19, 2013 5:36am

November is Indigenous People’s month, and the Diversity Center at Cal State East Bay is hosting several programs to celebrate native cultures and to further examine social justice issues concerning indigenous peoples of North America.  Programs are free to all CSUEB students, alumni, staff and faculty.  

'Follow Me to Nellie’s' by Nov. 24

November 18, 2013 5:00am

The current Cal State East Bay production of "Follow Me to Nellie’s" has been getting the attention of theater lovers in the East Bay.

MBA info sessions to be held Nov. 21, 22 and 23

November 15, 2013 5:00am

Attend an upcoming MBA information session and learn about CSUEB’s One-Year Intensive MBA daytime program and the MBA for Global Innovators weekend program! Learn about admissions requirements and processes, degree paths and courses, and a chance to speak personally with program directors Dr. Glen Taylor and Dr. Yi Jiang.

Students learn of osteopathic medicine at first-ever PHAP symposium

November 15, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay’s Pre-Professional Health Academic Program (PHAP) – a program that prepares students to competitively apply to health professional schools through a combination of high quality academic instruction and personal development opportunities — recently hosted its first symposium on the Hayward Campus. Approximately 75 students attended the event, which focused on the topic of osteopathic medicine.  

CSUEB students collect money, goods for Typhoon Haiyan survivors

November 14, 2013 5:00am

KPIX-TV (CBS 5 San Francisco) reporter Cate Cauguiran visited the Hayward Campus of Cal State East Bay Wednesday, Nov. 13, to interview students who have coordinated a relief effort to help those devasted by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The truth about California's water quality, Nov. 16

November 12, 2013 5:00am

California faces serious resource challenges, none more pressing than those bearing on water supplies.  Chemical engineer Thomas E. Lindemuth will lead a discussion, “Delta Water Health,” on Nov. 16 at 1:30pm.

AACE enhances career services for CSUEB students, alumni with Nov. 12 launch of 'PioneerJobs'

November 8, 2013 6:00am

Cal State East Bay’s Office of Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) will officially launch a new database, PioneerJobs, that will enhance job match and career search services for students, alumni and employers. PioneerJobs can be found at AACE.

CSUEB’s new cross cultural communication group seeks more members

November 8, 2013 5:00am

Interested in making new friends and engaging in conversations with students from other countries? CSUEB’s new Cross Cultural Communication group, which aims to foster conversations and friendships between students from across the world, is seeking new students this quarter.

CSUEB grad student rides a tough life to AT & T scholarship, bright future

November 6, 2013 12:00am

Cal State East Bay grad student David Fuller has ridden a steep up-and-down route in life that has taken him from being homeless as a youngster to becoming a select Marine appointed to protect then-President Bill Clinton at the White House and Camp David during the 1990s.

CSUEB transfer credit workshop on Nov. 13

November 5, 2013 12:00am

The Office of the Registrar at Cal State East Bay will hold a Transfer Credit Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 12pm to 1pm in the multi-purpose room of the new University Union.

The workshop will address the following commonly asked questions:

–How do I select courses?

CSUEB's Aphasia Treatment Program partners with Yosemite for award from Stroke Association

November 4, 2013 10:00am

The National Stroke Association has honored a recently completed project for which Cal State East Bay’s Aphasia Treatment Program partnered with the National Park Service and Yosemite Conservancy to create the first aphasia-friendly guide to Yosemite.

American Language Program’s weekly ‘Special Hour’ draws crowds and promotes cultural awareness

November 1, 2013 5:15am

Each week this quarter, students gather together at CSUEB’s American Language Program (ALP) to learn about a particular country’s culture through the ALP Special Hour program. The event, which runs through Nov. 20, takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. So far this quarter, ALP students have already showcased China, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Presentations on Japan and Mexico are scheduled for the upcoming weeks, and the program will end with a traditional American Thanksgiving service.

CSUEB runner named CCAA 'Freshman of the Year'

October 31, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay freshman Sarah Perrin turned in an outstanding performance to lead the Pioneer women's cross country team to a ninth place finish at the CCAA Championships and claim 'Freshman of the Year' honors.  She's the first CSUEB runner to be named All-CCAA and the first to win a postseason award since the Pioneers joined the conference. 

CSUEB lecturer to keynote at municipal management conference

October 30, 2013 5:00am

Public Administration Lecturer and MPA alumnus David E. Fraser '02 will give the morning keynote address at the annual conference of the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) on Nov. 7, 2013 in Santa Rosa, Calif.  Fraser’s talk is titled, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters: How Public Administrators Manage in Difficult Times.”

CSUEB Concord hosts 13th Annual Narrowing the Gap conference Nov. 1

October 30, 2013 12:00am

On Friday, Nov. 1, Cal State East Bay’s Concord Campus will host “Narrowing the Gap,” a conference presented by the Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The conference, which is scheduled from 9am to 2pm, is designed to expose local high school students to the advantages of obtaining a college education.

CSUEB educator named 'Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate'

October 29, 2013 5:00am

Sally K. Murphy, senior director of undergraduate studies and professor of communication at Cal State East Bay, was one of ten educators nationally recognized as Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates involved in high-impact practices for first-year student success in higher education.

CSUEB communication scholars share new research as part of fall speaker series

October 28, 2013 5:00am

The Department of Communication at Cal State East Bay announced their Fall Quarter Speakers Series. Every Tuesday for the remainder of the fall quarter, from 6pm to 7pm, a faculty member from the Department of Communication will present original research.  The campus community is invited to join the discussion in MI 3043.

Enrollment still open for EKG technician certificate, classes begin Nov 4

October 25, 2013 5:00am

It’s not too late to enroll in Cal State East Bay’s EKG Technician Certificate Program! This 10-week course will begin Nov. 4 and run through Jan. 13.

Narrowing the Gap

Robert Phelps

October 25, 2013 12:00am

 
On Friday, November 1, Cal State East Bay’s Concord Campus will host “Narrowing the Gap,” a conference presented by the Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The conference, which is scheduled from 9am to 2pm, is designed to expose local high school students to the advantages of obtaining a college education.
Nearly 400 students representing various high schools throughout Contra Costa County are expected to attend. Participants will rotate through a variety of sessions, meeting education and business professionals while familiarizing themselves with the college application process, sources of financial aid,and potential majors. Students will also receive university-donated backpacks packed with information about Cal State East Bay, with an emphasis on programs at the Concord Campus.
The Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce supports the community through its activities and programs in business development, education and advocacy.The November 1^st event marks the third time the Chamber has held its educational conference at the Concord Campus. CSU East Bay staff and students have volunteered to assist with the event.
For more information, contact the Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

CSUEB sociology prof pens new memoir, 'Cleft Heart: Chasing Normal'

October 24, 2013 5:19am

Karl Schonborn, professor emeritus of sociology at Cal State East Bay, will be signing copies of his new book,Cleft Heart: Chasing Normal, this weekend. Reconnect with him on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11:15am to 12:30pm at the Orinda Bookstore or Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11:15am to 12:30pm at the Orinda Community Church.

From Hayward to Hollywood, CSUEB grad devises futuristic look for Star Trek, Tomorrowland

October 23, 2013 5:43am

Scott Chambliss ’85 didn’t intentionally set out to design what the future – its cityscapes, warcraft, weaponry and hospital beds – might look like. But his steady employment as production designer for A-list Hollywood films, from the recent Star Trek: Into Darkness to the upcoming Tomorrowland, suggest his forward-facing vision and warp speed career trajectory won’t change course anytime soon.    

UPDATE: BART strike settled; trains operating; special buses canceled

October 22, 2013 8:00am

UPDATE-8 a.m. -- BART and the labor union have settled their dispute. As a result, BART is back in service this morning.  While trains are running at limited capacity in the morning, more trains are expected to be back in service by Tuesday afternoon.

Explore science at Cal State East Bay’s 'Discovery Day' Oct. 26

October 22, 2013 5:00am

Prepare to be mesmerized when Cal State East Bay hosts its biennial Science Festival: Discovery Day 2013 on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the Bay Area Science Festival.

Poet Kazim Ali to speak at CSUEB on Oct. 21

October 21, 2013 5:00am

Kazim Ali – poet, fiction writer and essayist – will read from his most recent books when he appears Monday, Oct. 21, at California State University, East Bay as the featured author for the Distinguished Writers Series presented by the university’s English Department.

MS in Accountancy info sessions to be held Oct. 23, Nov. 12 and Dec. 3

October 18, 2013 5:00am

Learn more about CSUEB’s recently launched MS in Accountancy program at a series of information sessions in the upcoming weeks. Meetings will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Nov. 12, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. All meetings will be held in CSUEB’s Valley Business and Technology (VBT) building, room 126.

CSUEB Concord Campus celebrates al Fresco

October 18, 2013 12:00am

Over 250 students attended the Concord Campus Al Fresco event  on the afternoon and evening of October 9. The event has been held every year as a way to strengthen the campus community, and to promote various services to the student population. Because most Concord students belong to cohorts with set day or night class schedules, the campus hosted separate day and evening events. The former was primarily attended by Nursing, Pre-Nursing, and Health Sciences students, the latter by students enrolled in other majors.

CSUEB women's swimming score season opening victory

October 17, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay won all 14 events en route to a 181-65 road win over Mills College at their season opener.  Freshman Madison Hauanio won three events and paced a cast of eight different Pioneers to notch an individual event win.

Hauanio was victorious in the 50-yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and 200-yard backstroke. She was one of three multiple event winners including Caitlin DeNise and Brittany Rojo. Freshman Mariam Lowe notched her first official win as a collegiate swimmer in the 1,000 free. Her time of 10:41.90 is within 12 seconds of the program record.

Cal State East Bay (1-0) will return to the Trefethen Aquatic Center in eight days to take part in the Bay Area Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m.

CSUEB alumnus named National Book Award finalist for the second time

October 16, 2013 3:00pm

CSUEB alumnus and graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang has once again been listed as a finalist for the National Book Award. Yang, who graduated from CSUEB’s online master’s in education program in 2003, made the list for Young People’s Literature for his new two-volume graphic novel, “Boxers & Saints.” Yang also was a finalist in 2006 for his work “American Born Chinese.”

CSUEB scholars to present on 'Leading in a Multicultural Environment', Oct. 18

October 16, 2013 2:00pm

Dianne Rush Woods, from the Office of Diversity at Cal State East Bay, and Arthurlene Towner, professor emerita and special consultant to CSUEB, will deliver a presentation titled, “Leading in a Multicultural Environment,” at the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday, Oct. 18 at Fresno State University.

CSUEB program to participate in first global aphasia concert

October 16, 2013 7:00am

The Aphasia Treatment Program at Cal State East Bay together with the Conversation Groups for individuals living with Aphasia and Cognitive-communication disorders (CCD) at the University of Pretoria will join in a global concert via Skype at 11:15am on Weds, October 16, in MB 1587.

CSUEB Graduate School Fair, Oct. 17

October 16, 2013 5:00am

Is grad school for you? Explore available programs, learn about admission requirements and financial aid options at the Cal State East Bay Fall Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 17, from 11am to 2pm along the walkway between the Pioneer Bookstore and Meiklejohn Hall.

CSUEB political science prof discusses ‘California’s Split Personality’, Oct. 16

October 15, 2013 5:48am

Incessant budget crises and bouts of partisan gridlock have led to demands for reform in the Golden State, even for a constitutional convention to set things right. David Baggins, professor of political science at Cal State East Bay, will lead a discussion on “California’s split personality” on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5pm on the CSUEB Concord campus. 

CSUEB Campus Safety Week, Oct. 21 - 25

October 15, 2013 5:00am

Safety Week is a new program created by the University Police Department at California State University, East Bay. Working collaboratively with partners on and off campus, UPD hopes to provide an informative week of programs around the topics of safety and security. Planned for the week of October 21, the Safety Week activities are open to all campus students, staff, faculty, and administrators. All events will take place at the Hayward Campus unless otherwise noted. View a full list of workshops.

The Smith Center announces 2013-14 speaker series

October 14, 2013 5:00am

The Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies kicks off their 2013-14 speaker series on October 16 with Sally Pipes, president and chief executive officer of the Pacific Research Institute.

Atoms, the universe and its mysteries up for discussion as Derek Kimball opens CSU Fullerton colloquium

October 14, 2013 12:00am

Nominations open for 2014 CSUEB Athletics Hall of Fame induction

October 10, 2013 5:00am

Nominations are now being accepted for Cal State East Bay's 15th biannual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction. The 2014 induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2014. The deadline for all nominations is November 1, 2013.

Speakers address scientific topics during the Matthew Spitzer Memorial Lecture Series in Physics

October 9, 2013 6:00pm

Tune in on physics topics, such as fascinating tests of fundamental physical laws using atoms and the history of electron spin, during the Matthew Spitzer Memorial Lecture Series in Physics.

CSUEB alumnus’ success in steel helps CSUEB student build their own future

October 9, 2013 5:50am

Mark Hennings '84, business administration, built his career on a solid foundation…specifically steel, concrete and rebar.  Now the chief executive of a multi-million industrial supplier, he is helping other Pioneers build their dreams.

Concord BART shuttle fall quarter operating hours

October 9, 2013 5:00am

California State University, East Bay’s Concord campus operates a shuttle service between the campus and the Concord BART Station. The service is free for all Cal State East Bay faculty and staff with a valid university identification card (Bay Card ID).

CSUEB Seattle event draws Pioneer alumni to Capitol Hill Garden

October 8, 2013 5:00am

The Second Annual Puget Sound Area Alumni Event on Sept. 12 spotlighted three alumni who  shared their stories.  Hosted by Greg Dallaire'69 and his wife, June, in their beautiful home and gardens in the stately Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, the event provided a gathering place for alumni representing diverse majors and fields to meet and network with each other.  One thing they all had in common:  Cal State East Bay made a difference in their lives.

University forum on new Warren Hall replacement building, Oct. 8

October 7, 2013 5:00am

Construction of the new Warren Hall Replacement Building is expected to begin in October, 2013.   The new building will be located at the previous Early Childhood Center, adjacent to the Student Services Administration (SA) building. The new five story, 66,000 square foot building will house student support and administrative functions, as well as over 100 faculty offices.

McCullagh elected president of the American Kinesiology Association

October 7, 2013 4:00am

Penny McCullagh, professor and chair of Cal State East Bay’s Department of Kinesiology, has been elected president of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA).

CSUEB educational leadership student promoted to assistant dean and executive director at university

October 4, 2013 5:00am

Career advancement may be the ultimate goal for many graduate students, but for some individuals the reality of promotion comes quicker than one might expect. This was the case for Carla Skorin, who started CSUEB’s Online MS in Educational Leadership program in January and was promoted to assistant dean and executive director of the School of Professional Studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) in August.

Studium Teatralne to perform 'The King of Hearts' Saturday, Oct. 5 at University Theatre

October 2, 2013 8:00am

The San Francisco International Arts Festival is presenting the Bay Area debut of Studium Teatralne, a theatre ensemble from Warsaw, Poland, which will perform “The King of Hearts,” a play based on the true story of the life of Izolda Regenberg, a young Jewish woman trapped in the Warsaw ghetto with her husband and their families during World War II.

CSUEB assistant soccer coach reaching out to underserved NorCal youth programs

October 1, 2013 8:00am

Cal State East Bay assistant soccer coach Nick Lusson discussed his outreach efforts to youth soccer programs throughout Northern California with Soccer America magazine.

Criminal Justice's Keith Inman called as forensic expert in high profile Arizona trial

September 30, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay Criminal Justice Administration Department faculty member Keith Inman was called on as a forensic expert in a high profile Arizona criminal trial.

New Online Educational Therapy courses for teachers start Sept. 30

September 27, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay is excited to announce two new online teacher education courses in the field of Educational Therapy! Teachers can obtain 3 CEUs for each course, while either fulfilling state requirements for professional development or simply satisfying a desire to grow professionally and obtain new knowledge and ideas for their students.

Pioneer women's softball players visit, cheer up young shooting victim

September 26, 2013 9:00am

Kudos to members of the Cal State East Bay women's softball team for brightening the day on Tuesday morning (Sept. 24) for a child who had been shot as she slept in her bed inside her family's Hayward home on Sept. 19. They visited her at her hospital room in Oakland. She is reportdly recovering as she is able to eat and now walk on her own, according to Hayward Police Sgt. Mark Ormsby.

CSUEB Ranks in Top 100 of NCSA Collegiate Power Rankings

September 26, 2013 5:00am

For the first time, Cal State East Bay has been ranked among the nation's top-100 Division II institutions in the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) Power Rankings. The Pioneers appear on the 2013 list at No. 100.

Old CSUEB textbooks drive new sales at Hayward library fundraisers

September 25, 2013 5:00am

The Friends of Hayward Public Library will have 649 textbooks to sell at their upcoming fundraiser thanks to Cal State East Bay Professor Michael Lee and students in Lee’s spring Environmental Studies Senior Seminar class who led the collection. This initiative was part of campus sustainability efforts to reduce materials going to the landfill, support beneficial programs in our local community, and creatively reuse unwanted items taking up space in offices and laboratories. 

CSUEB scholar edits new book on the spiritualist movement

September 24, 2013 5:00am

Christopher Moreman, associate professor of philosophy, at Cal State East Bay, recently published a three-volume collection on the Spiritualist religious movement. His book, The Spiritualist Movement: Speaking with the Dead in America and around the World (Praeger 2013), contains perspectives drawing upon fields as diverse as psychology, sociology, religious studies, anthropology, history, ethnic and gender studies, literature, and art.

Continuing education open house draws crowds to Oakland

September 20, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB’s annual Continuing Education Open House brought in over 150 people to the downtown Oakland Center on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Oakland Center is the city’s only public university and professional development and conference center.

Insights regarding ‘diversity’ and ‘sustainability’ are goals for a broadened CLASS curriculum

September 19, 2013 9:00am

Twenty faculty members from the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) spent a portion of their summer focusing on ways to incorporate two of the university’s Institutional Learning Outcomes – Diversity and Sustainability -- into their coursework within the CLASS diversified curriculum.

Chevron helps to fund more career services for CSUEB students

September 18, 2013 1:00pm

Chevron Corp. is investing in Cal State East Bay students. Company representatives – two of whom are CSUEB business administration grads - John H. Miller '77,  Scott Louie '87 and Caroline Cunningham presented a check in the amount of $19,000 to Larry Bliss, director of the Academic Advising and Career Education Center (AACE), that will be used to support academic and career advising.

CSUEB alumna publishes memoir about escaping the Khmer Rouge

September 18, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumna Mai Bunla ’95, sociology, recently self-published, Shoulders to Freedom: A Cambodian Diaspora Memoir, about escaping the Khmer Rouge regime, beginning a new life in the United States, and finding herself along the way.

Pioneer newspaper relaunches 'acclaimed' Spanish section

September 17, 2013 10:00am

The Pioneer, Cal State East Bay's student-run newspaper, is re-launching its Spanish-Bilingual metro section as part of its weekly editions starting with the fall quarter.

CSUEB bookstore and dining hours, Sept. 16 - 27

September 16, 2013 5:00am

The hours of operation for the Hayward campus bookstore and dining operations will be modified Sept. 16 through Sept. 27 during Cal State East Bay's summer quarter break and the first week of classes.

Info sessions on CSUEB’s Chemical Dependency Studies program to be held on Sept 18 and 21

September 13, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education will host two information sessions on the Chemical Dependency Studies Certificate program in the upcoming weeks. Info sessions with be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 and from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. Both sessions will be held on the Hayward Campus.

CSUEB alumnus establishes 9-11 memorial in Union City, Hayward

September 11, 2013 12:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus and Desert Storm veteran Michael Emerson '09, economics, was instrumental in establishing a memorial for the victims of Flight 93 in Union City, Calif. He is also in the process of building a second 9-11 memorial in Hayward.

Learning to hardwire for happiness on Nov. 16

September 10, 2013 5:00am

The Educational Psychology program at Cal State East Bay will partner with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley to sponsor a day-long seminar titled,  “Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Lasting Inner Strength and Peace,"  on Saturday, Nov. 16 with best-selling author Rick Hanson.

CSUEB adds more electric car charging stations to meet campus demand

September 9, 2013 5:00am

Funded by a Reconnect California grant, four additional electric car charging stations have been added to the Cal State East Bay Hayward campus to meet growing university community demand. The two original charging stations in Lot G on the Hayward campus, were installed in fall 2012.

CSUEB continuing education to host open house at Oakland Center Sept. 12

September 6, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay will host its annual Continuing Education Open House event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the university’s downtown Oakland Center in the Transpacific Building, 1000 Broadway, Oakland.

CSUEB opens 2013 season at Western Oregon Invitational

September 5, 2013 5:00am

The Cal State East Bay volleyball team kicks off its 2013 season today (Thursday) with a doubleheader against No. 17 Western Washington at 12:30 p.m. then against Western Oregon at 5:00 p.m. CSUEB has another doubleheader slated for Friday, Sept. 6. with matches against Metro State (18-11 in 2012) at 10 a.m. and Minnesota State – Mantako (18-11 in 2012) at 5 p.m.

CSUEB Diversity Center to hold discussion on US Foreign Policy, Syria on Sept. 10

September 4, 2013 5:00am

The ASI Diversity Center at Cal State East Bay will host a dialogue concerning US foreign Policy, terrorism, and the looming attack/declaration of war against Syria on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Please bring your lunch and an open mind. 

CSUEB business grad appointed to CNMI's Public Utilities Commission

September 3, 2013 10:00pm

Cal State East Bay alumnus Dave B. Guerrero has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission in CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Guerrero earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from CSUEB. He is currently a Bank of Guam assistant vice president, and has been in banking and finance business since 2005 in California, New York, Guam, and the CNMI.

CSUEB prof comments on future of the cable television industry

September 3, 2013 5:00am

Katherine Bell, Cal State East Bay assistant professor of communication and media, provided comments for an article in USC’s Daily Trojan about the future of the cable television industry. 

CSUEB’s American Language Program promotes cross-cultural communication with speaking partners program

August 30, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay students can enjoy weekly conversations with international students when taking part in CSUEB American Language Program’s (ALP) Speaking Partners program. The Speaking Partners program, which matches an ALP student with a non-ALP CSUEB student, stimulates weekly conversation and friendship between students who may not have the chance to meet without the program.

CSUEB infielder captures All-Horizon Air Summer Series honors

August 29, 2013 11:00am

Pioneer baseball player Eren Miravalles was named to the 2013 All-Horizon Air Summer Series team this week. The South San Francisco native was the only first-team selection from his summer squad, the San Francisco Seagulls.

CSUEB alumnus focuses on two types of rock: volcanic and Van Halen

August 28, 2013 5:00am

Whether it’s engaging sixth grade students about sedimentary rocks or rocking a weekend crowd as the lead vocalist for a Van Halen cover band, Cal State East Bay alumnus Randy Monroe (BA ’98, MS ’10) says it’s “all about knowing your audience.”

Pioneer player's blog chronicles CSUEB baseball team's trip to Japan

August 27, 2013 5:00am

The Cal State East Bay baseball team is in Japan for a week of friendly competition with the Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT). Thirty players, three coaches and nine parents departed on August 22.

Cal State East Bay professor emeritus on why he's proud of CSU students

August 26, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay professor emeritus Terry Jones, who has taught here for more than 40 years, writes of his pride for the university, its students, and the annual commencement ceremonies for the CSU Office of the Chancellor's Public Affairs News Web site.

CSUEB’s pre-professional health program prepares students for entrance into top health schools

August 23, 2013 5:15am

Health professional schools today are admitting more post-baccalaureate students than ever before.  They are looking for students who show promise in scholarship, have competitive entrance test scores, have quality experience in a health/medical setting, and have excellent personal characteristics.

New assistant coaches join Pioneer hoops

August 22, 2013 5:00am

Emily Schaefer, a former Pioneer basketball player, and Kelsie Kruger, a former assistant coach at Adams State University, have joined CSUEB women's basketball as new assistant coaches. They will be working with head coach Suzy Barcomb to help lead East Bay women's hoops to its third straight postseason appearance in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

MBA students journey to China and Turkey for travel-research project

August 16, 2013 5:15am

Ten days in a far off country may sound like a dream vacation, but for a group of Cal State East Bay graduate business students, it’s a demanding class project they will never forget.  

CSUEB students to change NETID passwords Aug 19-30

August 13, 2013 11:00am

Reposting: Office of Information Technology Services Announcement

CSUEB librarian contributes chapter to new information literacy textbook

August 12, 2013 5:00am

Aline Soules, Cal State East Bay librarian, contributed a chapter to a recently published textbook on information literacy. Library Reference Services and Information Literacy: Models for Academic Institutions (IGI Global 2013) is an important reference source for librarians, practitioners, and university leaders who wish to maximize the current utilization of their resources.   Soules’ chapter, “California State University, East Bay,” describes reference and information literacy philosophies and practices at CSUEB.

CSUEB paralegal professor’s law books published and available in early August

August 9, 2013 5:15am

Jeffrey Allen, an associate professor for CSUEB’s Paralegal Studies Certificate program, has recently co-authored two books with attorney Ashley Hallene, “Technology Solutions for Today's Lawyer” and “iPad for Lawyers: the tools you need at your fingertips.” Both books will be available in early August.

CSUEB Athletics Director named NACWAA Administrator of the Year

August 8, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay's new Director of Athletics  Sara Lillevand Judd was the recipient of a prestigious award in recognition of the outstanding achievements and success of women working in athletics. Judd has been named the 2013 Division II Administrator of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA).

CSUEB grad making a difference for immigrants & low-income workers

August 7, 2013 5:00am

Don’t be surprised if you see the name “Shanthi Gonzales” on an election ballot one day.  This Cal State East Bay grad is committed to making a difference in the Bay Area and beyond.

President Morishita offers advice to university leaders throughout the nation

August 6, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay President Leroy M. Morishita offered advice on university maintenance matters to academic leaders throughout the nation in the summer issue of American Council on Education magazine.

CSUEB scholar co-edits first ever handbook on forensic sociology and psychology

August 5, 2013 5:00am

Stephen J. Morewitz, lecturer in the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences at Cal State East Bay, has co-edited the first Handbook of Forensic Sociology and Psychology (Springer, August 2013) with Mark L. Goldstein, Ph.D.

Become an English-language teacher with Cal State East Bay’s TESOL certificate program

August 2, 2013 5:15am

Interested in serving as an English-language teacher in the U.S. and overseas? Cal State East Bay’s Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) gives graduates the theoretical foundation and practical skills necessary to become confident and effective English-language teachers. Students enrolled in the program will learn the necessary skills and confidence in writing lesson plans, designing curricula, conducting assessments, and other areas, as they apply to a second-language classroom.

CSUEB golfer named All-America Scholar by GCAA

August 1, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay men's golfer Chris Herzog has been named as a 2013 Cleveland Golf/Srixon Division II All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Herzog was one of 52 Division II student-athletes honored by the GCAA, which annually recognizes the top golfers on the course and in the classroom across all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA. This is the second consecutive year Herzog has earned All-America Scholar honors.

Criminal justice administration department helps host the Hayward Promise Neighborhood's National Night Out

July 31, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay criminal justice administration students and faculty have collaborated with Tennyson High School to host Hayward Promise Neighborhood’s National Night Out, Aug. 6. The free event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Tennyson High School campus, 27035 Whitman St. in Hayward.

CSUEB Diversity Center leads discussion of Zimmerman verdict

July 29, 2013 5:00am

 A Florida murder case has spurred conversations nationwide about race, discrimination and the law. At Cal State East Bay Thursday (July 18), a discussion organized by the Associated Students Inc. Diversity Center drew a crowd who exchanged observations about the case and questions it raises about our society.

Keep your teaching skills up to date with CSUEB teacher education courses

July 26, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay has distinguished itself as a leader in continuing education and professional development for educators. With academic credits from CSUEB Continuing Education, teachers can fulfill state requirements for professional development, obtain credits for salary advancement or simply satisfy a desire to grow professionally and obtain new knowledge and ideas for their students.

Las Positas College star commits to Pioneer basketball

July 25, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB's head men's basketball coach Gus Argenal has announced that former James Logan HS and Las Positas College star Jarred Jourdan has committed to Cal State East Bay for the 2013-14 season. The 6'5" Jourdan is a local product, having played his prep ball at James Logan High School in Union City, Calif.

Orientation on CSUEB Concord campus July 25-27

July 24, 2013 8:00am

Cal State East Bay’s Concord campus will be welcoming freshman and transfer students during campus orientations planned for July 25, 26 and 27.

CSUEB MBA grad named new Las Vegas fire chief

July 24, 2013 5:00am

William (Willie) McDonald '95, MBA, who most recently served as the San Jose, Calif. fire chief, has been named the new fire chief for the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. This Cal State East Bay grad was selected after a national search with more than 60 candidates considered from across the nation, including local and internal candidates.

CSUEB marketing prof on how Google ads can give small companies big results

July 23, 2013 5:00am

Most Internet users don’t want to remember a website URL. Eighty-five to 90 percent of people are guided to websites by search engines, such as Google. California Smart Business magazine interviewed Yi He, assistant professor, Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, College of Business and Economics at California State University, East Bay, on why small companies are turning to search engine marketing (SEM).

CSUEB prof comments on San Jose's crime stats

July 22, 2013 5:00am

Dawna Komorosky, assistant professor of criminal justice for Cal State East Bay, provided an exclusive interview to the San Jose Mercury News concerning just released crime statistics for the city of San Jose.

CSUEB certificate program prepares nonprofit professionals

July 19, 2013 5:15am

Interested in working in the nonprofit field? Cal State East Bay’s Nonprofit Management Certificate program prepares existing and aspiring nonprofit professionals in all aspects of nonprofit management, including board development, financial management, fundraising, marketing, program evaluation and nonprofit law.

CSUEB baseball to hold open tryouts on Sept. 30

July 18, 2013 5:00am

Open tryouts for all CSUEB students will take place on September 30 on the Pioneer Baseball Field from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

CSUEB MBA grad named to ICAA advisory council

July 17, 2013 11:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Jeff Glaze has been named to a special advisory board for the International Council on Active Aging. He is senior vice president and chief operations manager at American Baptist Homes of the West.

CSUEB winter quarter application deadline extended to July 31

July 16, 2013 5:00am

The application deadline for Cal State East Bay’s winter quarter has been extended to July 31 for domestic undergraduate Transfer students. Prospective Transfer students interested in Cal State East Bay and the Concord campus may attend an upcoming information session at the Concord Campus.  Attendees will learn more about the University, application process and have an opportunity to meet a pre-admission counselor after the session. Courses and programs available at the Concord campus will be highlighted as well. Registration is now open for the July 31^st information and application session at the Concord Campus.

CSUEB dance student overcomes bullying; earns coveted spot at dance festival

July 15, 2013 5:00am

Thousands applied, but Cal State East Bay senior Charles Williams was one of only 25 dancers selected for the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts this summer and offered a full scholarship to cover expenses.

Paralegal Studies info meetings to be held on July 25, Aug. 1 and 8

July 12, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education will host several information sessions on the Paralegal Studies Certificate program in the upcoming weeks. Participants will meet the program director, learn more about program requirements and course offerings, as well as network with other professionals.

CSUEB to celebrate 23rd anniversary of ADA on July 29

July 11, 2013 5:00am

The Cal State East Bay campus is invited to celebrate the 23^rd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act on July 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Union's multipurpose room.

CSUEB music grad wins American Prize for composition

July 10, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay music alumnus Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn '03, music, finished first in the American Prize competition for Composition, Band/Wind Ensemble.

CSUEB prof comments on race, Oakland in 'Fruitvale Station' movie

July 9, 2013 5:00am

The critically acclaimed “Fruitvale Station” opens in movie theaters this Friday, July 12. Oakland Tribune reporter Angela Hill interviewed Benjamin Bowser, Cal State East Bay sociology professor emeritus, for his thoughts on how well the film will be received beyond the Bay Area.

CSUEB helps students with autism transition from high school to college

July 8, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay is one of only a handful of higher education institutions nationwide offering a campus-based program that helps students with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from high school to college successfully.

CSUEB’s MS in accountancy application deadline extended to July 31

July 5, 2013 5:15am

The application deadline for Cal State East Bay’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program has been extended to July 31. Upcoming information sessions for the new MSA program, which is launching in fall, are scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on July 10 and 24 at the Hayward Campus in the Valley Business and Technology Center, room 126.

CSUEB music grad popularizes "rock cello" in Bay Area and abroad

July 3, 2013 5:00am

When Cal State East Bay music graduate Rebecca Roudman ’99, pulled the bow across her cello and played the Scorpions’ “Rock You Like a Hurricane,”  at a local competition, the audience went wild.

CSUEB administrator recognized as trailblazer in STEM education

July 2, 2013 5:00am

A Cal State East Bay scholar and a University corporate partner were both recognized with 2013 Women in STEM Awards issued by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (AD-15). The awards celebrate women trailblazers who have made significant contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Research by CSUEB scholar finds evidence of racial disparity in missing-persons reports

July 1, 2013 5:00am

Stephen J. Morewitz, Ph.D., lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, is a leading authority on missing persons. He will present the findings of his recent research on racial differences in the police classification of foul play in missing-persons reports at the 13th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology in Budapest, Hungary, September 4-7, 2013.

CSUEB American Language Program teacher pursues doctorate degree

June 28, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay American Language Program (ALP) instructor Anita Seralathan will take a break from teaching to pursue her doctor of education degree in literacy, culture and language education from Indiana University this coming fall. 

CSUEB swimming sets 16 school records during 2012-13 season

June 27, 2013 5:00am

It would not be an exaggeration to say that 2012-13 was the best year in the history of Pioneer swimming. In its third year under head coach Ben Loorz — and just its fourth since joining NCAA Division II — Cal State East Bay set 16 school records and sent four student-athletes to a national championship.

The Pioneers won eight of their meets during the season, and they also finished as the top Division II school at the UNLV Invitational in Las Vegas. They had high expectations heading into the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference (PCSC) Championships in February, but few could have predicted the performance they would turn in. Over the course of four days at the Splash! Aquatic Center in La Mirada, Calif., East Bay shattered nearly every record on the books. They took second place overall, the best finish in program history, while nine swimmers earned All-Conference honors thanks to top-8 finishes in individual events.

CSUEB grads hired as principals at two Pleasanton schools

June 26, 2013 5:00am

Two alumni of Cal State East Bay master's programs have been named principals of schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

CSUEB alumni nab five statuettes at the Northern California Area Emmy Awards

June 25, 2013 5:00am

Mid-2000 grads from Cal State East Bay’s Communication Department are the ones to watch, as three alumni were recognized for their professional achievements in television at the 42nd Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards ceremony held June 15 in San Francisco.

New summer hours for CSUEB campus bookstore and dining

June 24, 2013 5:00am

Hayward Campus Bookstore

Human resource management ranks on top high paying jobs list

June 21, 2013 5:15am

Want a well-paying career without having to go to graduate school? Check out CSUEB’s Human Resource Management Certificate program! In the recent Yahoo! article, “Seven High-Pay Jobs, No Grad School Required,” human resource management was ranked one of the highest paying jobs that doesn’t require a lot of education.

Cal swim star to join CSUEB as assistant coach

June 20, 2013 5:00am

Following an historic season that culminated with a trip to the NCAA Division II Championships and multiple All-American honors, Pioneer swimming has taken another step towards perennial success by recently hiring a new assistant coach. Cal State East Bay has announced that Colleen Fotsch will join the coaching staff for the 2013-14 season.

CSUEB grad teaches music to East Bay’s at-risk youth

June 19, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Chris Fleckner '11, history, provides free music education to the at-risk population in the East Bay region.

CSUEB campus club seeking out its alumni

June 18, 2013 5:00am

The Cal State University East Bay Catholic Club is searching for Catholic alumni of Cal State University East Bay — or Cal State Hayward, back in the day. Read Catholic Voice article.

CSUEB students, staff invited to June 20 ‘Hot Salsa, Cool Blues’ night in Hayward

June 17, 2013 10:00am

Cal State East Bay students and staff are invited to attend the opening of Downtown Hayward Street Party season when it opens June 20 with bands on five stages, a 100-vehicle car show, street entertainers, food, and family fun as part of “Hot Salsa and Cool Blues Night.”

Student essay award winners announced at American Language Program graduation ceremony

June 14, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay American Language Program (ALP) students Mohammed Alanazi and Soyun Choi were named the winners of the 8^th annual Esther Briano Essay Contest at the ALP graduation ceremony that took place at 10 a.m. on June 7 in the University Union multipurpose room.

Information for guests requiring special accommodations at CSUEB commencement

June 13, 2013 5:00am

Due to the large number of guests and vehicles expected for Saturday’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, the Carlos Bee Boulevard campus entry will be shut down to all traffic, except for vehicles displaying an accessibility placard or CSUEB Faculty/Staff permit. All other vehicles will be directed to the gate entrance located on the east side of campus off of Hayward Boulevard. Special parking permits, issued to graduates and their families, will be required at this entry gate for Saturday's ceremony.

Another CSUEB grad named an East Bay top cop

June 12, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Paul Rolleri ’85, criminal justice administration, has been named the interim chief of police for the City of Alameda. Rolleri has been with the Alameda Police Department since 1992 and primarily patrolled the west-end of Alameda when he was an officer. He rose through the ranks, working as a Field Training Officer and in the Investigations Division. He was promoted to sergeant in 2002, to lieutenant in 2009 and to captain in 2011. Rolleri assumed the top job on June 1, 2013.

CSUEB commencement assembly info for June 14 and 15 ceremonies

June 11, 2013 5:00am

You've arrived on the Cal State East Bay Hayward campus dressed in your cap and gown. Do you know what to do next?  All grads planning to walk in the June 14 Graduate Commencement Ceremony or the June 15 Undergraduate Hayward Commencement Ceremony should familiarize themselves with important assembly information.

Cal State East Bay set for commencement ceremonies June 14-15

June 10, 2013 5:00am

California State University, East Bay will celebrate the graduation of thousands of baccalaureate as well as master’s, credential and other post-graduate students during three separate ceremonies taking place Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15.

Fall applications for continuing education degree programs due June 30

June 7, 2013 5:15am

The fall application deadline for many of Cal State East Bay Continuing Education’s degree programs is quickly approaching. Programs with the June 30 deadline include:

Limited access to CSUEB Hayward campus week of June 10

June 6, 2013 1:00pm

Cal State East Bay will be hosting Hayward High School’s 6 p.m. graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 11. The ceremony will take place in Pioneer Stadium.

To accommodate the graduates, guests and those with accessibility needs, the following adjustments will be made to parking and road access:

Pioneer Chris Herzog selected one of top-12 golfers in west region

June 6, 2013 5:00am

Pioneer senior Chris Herzog has been selected as one of the top-12 golfers in the West Region by the panel of coaches in the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).. This is the first time a Pioneer golfer has made the All-West Region team since CSUEB joined the CCAA.

Aphasia Tones get top billing at Yosemite

June 5, 2013 6:00am

Even Carnegie Hall doesn’t present as glorious a site as the one at which The Aphasia Tones©, Cal State East Bay’s chorus made up of persons learning to live with aphasia, are set to perform on June 5.

Try Yosemite National Park.

CSUEB alumna promoted to SVP, Operations at Jack in the Box

June 5, 2013 5:00am

Elana Hobson '95, BS, '97 MBA, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at Jack in the Box, Inc.  Hobson, a 36-year veteran of the company, was previously Vice President of Operations.

CSUEB finance professor on securing finance in a tight credit market

June 4, 2013 5:00am

In today's tight credit market, executives must be resourceful and think outside the box in order to secure the funding they need to expand their small or mid-size business.  California Smart Business magazine interviewed Eric Fricke, assistant professor of finance, Department of Accounting and Finance at California State University, East Bay, about the ways to finance growth by tapping alternative funding sources.

CSUEB students can share course feedback online, June 3-9

June 3, 2013 5:00am

Some Cal State East Bay students will be able to share their class experience online.  Those enrolled in specified courses will be asked to share their feedback using an online course evaluation from June 3 to June 9.

Rafael Hernandez named associate dean for CLASS

May 31, 2013 1:40pm

Rafael Hernandez, interim associate dean for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) since September of 2012, has been appointed to the permanent position, CLASS Dean Kathleen Rountree has announced.

Continuing Education implements new registration process

May 31, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education has implemented a new registration process. Students are now able to apply and enroll for courses online through Continuing Education’s new registration portal at MyCSUEB. Registration can also be made by phone, mail or in person.

CSUEB to test emergency notification system today (May 30) at noon

May 30, 2013 5:40am

A semi-annual test of AlertMe will be conducted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.  The Cal State East Bay campus should receive a test message on all of the contact modes they have updated in MyCSUEB, including phone, mobile text and email. Test alerts will also be released via the University's social media channels. To get alerts via social media, one must follow @CSUEBnews or @CalStateEastBay on Twitter and “like” Cal State East Bay on Facebook.

Pioneers swim for wishes on June 1

May 30, 2013 5:00am

Join the Cal State East Bay swim and water polo teams to swim for wishes on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Pioneer pool.  All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation.    

CSUEB grad appointed to the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials

May 29, 2013 5:00am

Greg Dallaire '69, MPA, has been appointed to represent the legal profession on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.  

Economist Leo Kahane on state gun laws, May 29

May 28, 2013 5:16am

Leo Kahane, professor of economics at Providence College, will present “State Gun Laws and the Interstate Export of Crime Guns,” on May 29 as part of the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies speaker series.  This will be the final event of the 2012-13 academic year.

CSUEB communications expert explains why some of us are always apologizing

May 28, 2013 5:00am

“Oh, sorry!” Do you find yourself apologizing…often? A steady stream of "I'm sorry" can help smooth things over so you can go on with your day, but, it can also undermine one's self-esteem and credibility in the eyes of others. CSUEB Assistant Professor of Communications Grant Kien explained why some of us always apologize to Oakland Tribune reporter Angela Hill.

Summer applications for CSUEB’s MS in accountancy foundation courses due May 31

May 24, 2013 5:00am

The application deadline is quickly approaching for those needing to take the foundation courses for Cal State East Bay’s new Master of Science in accountancy (MSA) program. Students planning to enroll in the program, beginning in fall 2013, and have non-accounting backgrounds may be required to take foundation courses during the summer before starting the program in the fall. The application deadline for those needing to take foundation courses during the summer quarter is May 31.

CSUEB will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

May 24, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We share our appreciation for the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and their families. We also remember those who have served our nation in the past, like our student veterans, and those who currently serve America today.

Nick Vasallo, CSUEB alumnus/teacher, earns 'Music Educator of Year' recognition

May 23, 2013 12:20pm

While Nicholas Vasallo may be a composer, vocalist and bass player for an extreme metal band called Oblivion, the group’s name in no way describes where his musical career is headed.

Nick Vasallo’s musical influence is only continuing to grow.

Recycle, reuse or donate your office clutter at CSUEB’s first spring cleanup Thursday, May 30

May 23, 2013 5:17am

Cal State East Bay will host a campus recycling event on that day to remove mixed paper, confidential documents, books, and furniture cluttering up workspaces. 

Next stop for CSUEB baseball...Japan

May 23, 2013 5:00am

This August, the Cal State East Bay baseball team will be traveling to Japan for a week of friendly competition with the Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT). The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Pioneer players to engage culturally with other student-athletes and compete on the international stage.

CSUEB grad helping to determine life's passion

May 22, 2013 5:00am

"Life today is very fast and flooded with information coming to us from all directions,” said Cal State East Bay grad and life coach Brian Slater ’10, business administration. “The only way to know your passion –whether as a college student or at any age -- is to want to know it."

Free CPR training offered May 22 at Concord Campus by CC County

May 21, 2013 11:00am

Cal State East Bay's Concord Campus will be one of three locations in Contra Costa County offering hands-only CPR training on Wednesday, May 22.

CSUEB sociologist speaks to NPR about Oakland's gentrification

May 21, 2013 5:00am

National Public Radio interviewed Cal State East Bay professor emeritus Benjamin Bowser in chapter two of its three-chapter report, “When our kids own America.”

CSUEB management professor offers tips for a successful ERP installation

May 20, 2013 5:00am

Among the 246 firms that completed an enterprise resource planning (ERP) installation within the past year, implementation exceeded budget 56 percent of the time and only 46 percent were completed on schedule or earlier. California Smart Business magazine interviewed Zinovy Radovilsky, interim chair and professor of management for the College of Business and Economics at California State University, East Bay, about avoiding delays and budget overruns when tackling ERP projects.

CSUEB athletes hosted free soccer clinic for local youth

May 17, 2013 5:08am

Pioneer men's soccer team hosted over 70 youth players on May 5 for a free clinic at Pioneer Stadium prior to their spring game against UC Davis. The entire CSUEB squad participated in the event, along with several members of the women's team, to provide an unforgettable afternoon for the kids, ages 4-12, who represented nine surrounding cities.

Enjoy new friends and conversation at American Language Program’s weekly ‘cookie hour’

May 17, 2013 5:00am

Want to make new friends and help CSUEB’s international students practice their English-language skills? Enjoy cookies and conversation with CSUEB’s international students on Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. at the American Language Program’s “Cookie Hour” event. The event takes place each week in front of the ALP office on the Hayward Hills Campus.

CSUEB's Dawn Ellerbe receives vocational award from Hayward Rotary Club

May 16, 2013 5:15am

Dawn Ellerbe, assistant athletics director for marketing and promotions for Cal State East Bay Athletics, was the recipient of a Vocational Service Award from the Hayward Rotary Club on Monday. Ellerbe has been at the forefront of the Pioneers' community engagement efforts over the last four years, and her list of accomplishments is impressive.

Dianne Rush Woods appointed CSUEB's first diversity officer

May 16, 2013 5:00am

Dianne Rush Woods has been named as the first Diversity Officer for Cal State East Bay. She will coordinate efforts to foster and support diversity, equity and inclusion as core values throughout all aspects of the University community.  Her work will emphasize diversity-oriented programs and initiatives including implementation of the University Diversity Plan to ensure that actions are taken to fulfill its commitments. Rush Woods currently serves as the Chief of Staff to CSUEB President Leroy Morishita.

CSUEB grads are top cops in Oakland and Walnut Creek

May 15, 2013 5:00am

Two Cal State East Bay alumni were tapped for top law enforcement positions in the East Bay.  Sean Whent '92, criminal justice, is the acting chief for the Oakland Police Department and Steve Skinner '94, master of public administration, has been appointed interim police chief for the city of Walnut Creek.

CSUEB's West Loop Road closed May 15 to July 17

May 14, 2013 4:00am

Reposting from CSUEB Facilities Development and Operations

CSUEB Graduate School Fair, May 21

May 13, 2013 5:00am

Is grad school for you? Explore available programs, learn about admission requirements and financial aid options at the Cal State East Bay Graduate School Fair on May 21, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in University Union's multipurpose room.

State Treasure Bill Lockyer to keynote CSUEB's Diversity Day, May 14

May 10, 2013 5:17am

Focusing on a theme of first generation college students, Diversity Conference Day May 14 features keynote speaker Bill Lockyer '69, state treasurer and a past CSUEB Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, plus panel discussion and presentations including community and university leaders and students. The day's events, held in the new University Union multipurpose room, begin at 11:30 a.m. and  conclude with a 6 p.m. showing of the documentary film "First Generation."

CSUEB’s Oakland Center located in ‘most exciting’ city

May 10, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay’s Oakland Center is located in the most exciting city in America, according to a recent city-ranking list formulated by bloggers of the Movoto Real Estate blog, Movoto’s blog.  The city of Oakland was named number one in Movoto’s The 10 Most Exciting Cities in America.

Spring calling on behalf of the CSUEB Annual Fund has begun

May 9, 2013 4:00pm

In May, more than 30 Cal State East Bay students are gathering in the evenings to call alumni and parents and ask if they will support the university with a gift to the Annual Fund. It’s one of the many ways Cal State East Bay reaches out to connect with those who know the importance and impact of higher education and a college degree, and share information about how to help make it possible for today’s Pioneers.

Runner Daniel Damian scores CSUEB's first point at CCAA championship

May 9, 2013 5:00am

Junior Daniel Damian became the first Pioneer ever to score a point at a CCAA Track and Field Championship meet.  He took eighth-place finish in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase and recorded a personal best time of 10:06.43.  

CSUEB Concord campus to host ‘Welcome Day’ for newly admitted students May 9

May 8, 2013 1:00pm

First-time freshmen, transferring students and their families will get an advance look at life as a student on Thursday, May 9, when the university hosts Welcome Day 2013 on CSUEB’s Concord campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd.

San Joaquin County appoints CSUEB grad as Education Division Director

May 8, 2013 5:00am

Jane Steinkamp has been named as the new Division Director of Operations and Support Services at San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). As Division Director, Steinkamp will plan, coordinate, and direct the functions of maintenance, operations, purchasing, and facilities.

Students encouraged to attend '10 steps to the perfect LinkedIn profile' May 8

May 7, 2013 9:45am

Ninety-three percent of recruiters used LinkedIn to successfully fill positions in 2012.  Cal State East Bay's Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) Department wants to ensure that CSUEB students and graduates are included in those successful searches.

Compassion expert James Doty speaks at TEDxHayward, May 9

May 6, 2013 5:00am

Why do so many in the West who have all of their basic needs met still feel impoverished? While some politicians might answer, "It's the economy, stupid," Based on scientific evidence, a better answer is, "It's the lack compassion, stupid." ~ James Doty, MD, The Science of Compassion

CSUEB to hold info sessions on new master’s in accountancy program on May 8, 21 and June 5

May 3, 2013 5:15am

Learn more about CSUEB’s recently launched MS in Accountancy program at a series of information sessions in the upcoming weeks. Info sessions will take place on May 8 and June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. in CSUEB’s Valley Business and Technology (VBT) building, room 126. The event will include a formal presentation at 6 p.m., along with a question and answer session with MSA Program Director Nancy Mangold.

CSUEB softball’s Taryn Thomas and Sara Holdridge earn All-CCAA recognition

May 2, 2013 5:00am

The Pioneer softball team landed two players on the 2013 All-California Collegiate Athletic Association teams, which were announced on Wednesday. Taryn Thomas earned second-team honors, while Sara Holdridge received honorable mention recognition.

Free bike safety class at CSUEB Concord on May 2

May 1, 2013 5:00am

Get ready for ‘Bike to Work’ on May 9! Cal State East Bay and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC) will host a free bicycle safety class on May 2 at the Concord campus.  All participants will receive a free reflective safety vest for safe riding.

Pioneers can earn scholarships and job experience through community service

April 30, 2013 2:00pm

A recruitment reception for the Cal State East Bay Community Service Scholarship Program (CSSP) is planned for May 2, from 2pm-3:30pm, in the University Union 311. Many of the nonprofit agencies who will be offering summer jobs with scholarships will be available to answer questions.

CSUEB's TEDxHayward explores applied peace innovation, May 9

April 30, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay will host a Hayward TEDx event on May 9, from 10am to 6pm, in the Multipurpose room of the University Union. During the course of the event, 16 speakers will each take an 18-minute slot to creatively share their knowledge, experience or research related to the event's 2013 theme of "Applied Peace Innovation." TEDxHayward is free and open to the public with advanced registration.

CSUEB librarian wins ACRL 'publication of the year' award

April 29, 2013 5:00am

Korey Brunetti, Cal State East Bay associate librarian and collections coordinator, along with two former CSUEB librarians, Amy R. Hofer and Lori Townsend, have been chosen as the winners of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section (IS) Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award, for their article “Threshold Concepts and Information Literacy.”

University community invited to meet NY-based actress Jade Wu

April 26, 2013 10:00am

The Cal State East Bay Theatre and Dance Department invites the university community to hear Jade Wu, a New York-based television, film and stage actor when she speaks from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, in the Studio Theatre on the Hayward Campus.

CSUEB earns top online university ranking

April 26, 2013 5:14am

Cal State East Bay was recently ranked among the top 25 online colleges and universities in a recent 2013 Online College Rankings report by SR Education Group's flagship site, Guide to Online Schools.

CSUEB Earth Week: Thursday, April 25 events

April 25, 2013 5:00am

Reposting from Cal State East Bay Earth Week Web site

Did you know that Cal State East Bay is located next to Garin / Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park? Join CSUEB Sustainability for a backpacking clinic in the Recreation and Wellness Center at 5:30pm.

CSUEB employees, student-athletes volunteer at Richmond Buffaloes Special Olympics

April 25, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB hosts experts on high costs of stadiums, college sports Wednesday

April 24, 2013 8:00am

Cal State East Bay will host two events Wednesday, April 24, on the Hayward Campus related to the hidden and high financial costs of sports.

CSUEB Earth Week: Wednesday, April 24 events

April 24, 2013 5:00am

Reposting from Cal State East Bay Earth Week Web site

Join CSUEB Sustainability for the following Earth Week activities, games and giveaways from11:00am-2:00pm on the Agora Stage:

University begins Week of Scholarship with faculty awards reception

April 23, 2013 9:00am

At the celebratory kickoff for the inaugural Week of Scholarship, members of the Cal State East Bay community gathered Monday to recognize the work of our faculty members in and out of the classroom.

New CSUEB Shuttle Service to Castro Valley BART Station starts April 23

April 23, 2013 8:30am

Beginning today, April 23, 2013, the University Parking & Transportation Services will begin offering complementary shuttle service to and from the Castro Valley BART Station. The shuttle will run Monday through Thursday beginning at 7:05 a.m. and will run every 40 minutes until 10:25 p.m.  Friday and during quarter breaks, the shuttle will run until 6:25 p.m.

CSUEB Earth Week: Tuesday, April 23 events

April 23, 2013 5:00am

Reposting from Cal State East Bay Earth Week Web site

Join CSUEB Sustainability for the following Earth Week activities, games and giveaways from11:00am-2:00pm on the Agora Stage:

Campus community invited to hear presentation by author Azim Khamisa

April 23, 2013 1:00am

The Cal State East Bay Criminal Justice Department invites the campus community to a 2 p.m. presentation by author Azim Khamisa today (Tuesday, April 23) in room 2064 of Meiklejohn Hall.

Khamisa is a nationally acclaimed speaker on preventing youth violence and the implementation of restorative justice. He became known on a national stage as a result of his son’s murder by a 14-year old involved in a gang initiation. Khamisa has shared the stage with President’s Clinton, Al Gore, and the Dalai Lama. Below are some links to his work, his foundation and his messages.

CSUEB Earth Week: Monday, April 22 events

April 22, 2013 5:00am

Reposting from Cal State East Bay Earth Week Web site

Join CSUEB in recognition of the sustainable efforts on campus. Be involved all week by participating in different activities.

Activities for Monday, April 22:

Info sessions on new Educational Therapy Certificate Program to be held on April 24 and May 7

April 19, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education will host two information sessions on the new Educational Therapy Certificate program in the upcoming weeks. Info sessions with be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on April 24 and May 7 in the Concord Campus library, room 233. The Concord Campus is located at 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Concord.

CSUEB observes Autism Awareness on April 23

April 18, 2013 1:00pm

April is Autism Awareness Month and Cal State East Bay and the CSUEB Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders are celebrating by hosting a panel discussion from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 in room 102 of the Old University Union. The panel will feature both students and faculty members discussing the many aspects of autism. 

Pioneers skate for fun and exercise with Hayward kids, April 20

April 18, 2013 5:15am

Pioneer student-athletes will participate in the Hayward Family Skate, hosted by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Cal State East Bay's S.K.A.T.E. Club (Skating for Kids Achievement Through Exercise) on Saturday, April 20, from 12pm to 4pm at the Sunset Adult School in Hayward.

CSUEB kicks off "Earth Week" on April 22

April 18, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay will kick off “Earth Week” on April 22. Events include a clothing swap, recycled art contest, YERT film screening, Rock the Bike, dance ensemble and a litter scavenger hunt. See a complete list of activities on the CSUEB Earth Week Web site.

From poverty to medical school, CSUEB grad credits profs for his success

April 17, 2013 5:00am

Researching colorectal cancer may seem a far reach for an ethnic studies major, but  Terrence Wong, BA, ethnic studies (’11), credits his mentorship with  Nicholas Baham, associate professor and chair of the ethnic studies department, and  Erik Helgren, associate professor of physics, with providing him a balanced exposure between the humanities and physical sciences. 

CSUEB celebrates 'Week of Scholarship", April 22-26

April 16, 2013 5:00am

From science to history and art to economics, Cal State East Bay is alive with learning and discovery. To celebrate faculty and student research and creativity, the university will host a Week of Scholarship April 22 through 26.

Are stadiums a public finance folly? Smith Center lecture on April 24

April 15, 2013 5:00am

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at College of the Holy Cross, will present "Stadiums, Mega Events, and Public Finance Follies" on April 24 as part of the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies speaker series.   

CSUEB offers one-day notary training courses

April 12, 2013 5:15am

Start your own business, become a more valuable employee, provide customer service for your business or organization, earn additional income, or get recommissioned. Cal State East Bay’s intensive one-day seminars are designed to equip you with everything you need to know to become an effective notary or to renew your notary commission. In addition, students have the option to take the Notary Public Exam immediately after each training session.

CSUEB to host an East Bay law enforcement forum, April 13

April 11, 2013 5:00pm

The Hayward Police Department will host a Law Enforcement Forum on Saturday, April 13^th, in the Cal State East Bay Theatre. Cheryl Hurd, reporter from NBC Bay Area and a CSUEB alumna, will moderate the event. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges – Police and Community.”

CSUEB softball to host ‘Girl Scout Day’ on April 13

April 11, 2013 5:00am

The Pioneers softball team will welcome girls from all over Northern California for "Girl Scout Day at Cal State East Bay” on Saturday, April 13, at 11am. Scouts that attend the game and complete the game day activities will earn a special CSUEB patch. 

CSUEB grad forges new career path blending Ethiopian music, apps and space sounds

April 10, 2013 5:00am

Described by the Washington Post as “a dreadlocked half-Ethiopian, half-African American hip-hop artist and video-game creator”, Cal State East Bay alumnus Ellias Fullmore, '11 M.A. Multimedia, is quickly making a name for himself as the gifted artist who is able to combine creativity with technology.

Kinesiology pioneer Karl M. Newell to speak at CSUEB seminar Wednesday

April 9, 2013 11:00am

Karl M. Newell, named the 2013 Alliance Scholar by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), will speak at a seminar, "Kinesiology--Past, Present and Future," hosted by Cal State East Bay's Department of Kinesiology, on the university's Hayward Campus at noon on Wednesday, April 10. The campus community is invited to the seminar, which will be held in room 311 of the Old University Union.

Calling all future teachers for "Day of the Teacher" on April 27

April 9, 2013 5:00am

Anyone with career aspirations of being a teacher will want to attend “Day of the Teacher: Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow" on Saturday, April 27, at the Concord Campus of California State University, East Bay, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, to speak at CSUEB, April 8

April 8, 2013 5:00am

Mary Robinson, who served as president of Ireland (1990–97) and as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR; 1997–2002), will speak at Cal State East Bay at 6 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the University Union’s multipurpose room. The event is free and open to the public.  

CSUEB offers online continuing education courses for teachers, enrollment deadline April 12

April 5, 2013 5:15am

The enrollment deadline for Cal State East Bay’s teacher education courses, which are designed to help K-12 teachers learn strategies and techniques that will improve their classroom performance, is April 12 for the Spring quarter.

Japanese students visit CSUEB as part of high school exchange program

April 4, 2013 2:45pm

Cal State East Bay welcomed five Japanese students to campus on March 20 to 22 as part of a two-week exchange program between Hayward High School and Sado High School. Aside from attending classes at Hayward High, students visited CSUEB and other universities in the area like UC Berkeley and Stanford University, in addition to touring San Francisco and spending a day at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. During their visit to CSUEB, students participated in English classes with CSUEB American Language Program (ALP) instructor Sam Adamos and even met President Morishita during a visit to the CSUEB president’s office.

First ‘Hayward Hills 5K Challenge at East Bay’ planned for May 11

April 4, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay Track and Cross Country teams will partner with East Bay's Associated Students Inc. (ASI) to host the Annual "Hayward Hills Challenge 5K at East Bay” on May 11. The event will feature a 5k Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m. and a free "Fun Run" for youth 12 and under at 10 a.m.

CSUEB grad wins ethnic media journalism award

April 3, 2013 5:00am

Ryan Gajudo Macasero, BA, international studies, ('12), was chosen as one of four Emerging Youth Voice awardees by the New America Media for his personal essay on overcoming depression as a young Asian American. The story originally appeared in The FilAm.

CSUEB Welcome Day for newly admitted students, families, April 13

April 2, 2013 5:00am

Newly admitted freshmen, transferring students and their families are invited to get an advanced look at university life at California State University, East Bay April 13 when the university hosts Welcome Day 2013 on the Hayward campus, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

CSUEB closed April 1 for Cesar Chavez Day

April 1, 2013 5:00am

Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better books can there be than the book of humanity? - César Chávez

CSUEB to host nonprofit management certificate info session on April 8

March 29, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education will host an information session on CSUEB's Nonprofit Management Certificate Program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on April 8 at the Oakland Center. Participants will meet the program director, learn more about program requirements and course offerings, as well as network with other professionals.

CSUEB faculty to speak at Hayward's Cesar Chavez Teach-In, March 28

March 28, 2013 5:00am

Labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez will be honored at a teach-in March 28 at Hayward City Hall. Cal State East Bay faculty members-- Lettie Ramirez, professor of teacher education, and Carlos Salomon, associate professor of ethnic studies and Latin American studies -- are scheduled to speak.

CSUEB alumnus blazes online literary career

March 27, 2013 5:00am

“There’s no magic spell that can write for you; the magic is in the writing.” - David Matteri

Mental imagery may boost kids' confidence with physical tasks, says CSUEB scholar

March 26, 2013 5:00am

For Jenny O, an assistant professor in the Cal State East Bay Kinesiology Department, making kids more confident at physical tasks like throwing a ball or sinking a basket may prove critical to lifelong health.

Annual CSUEB AAFSA scholarship dinner on April 5

March 25, 2013 5:00am

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) at Cal State East Bay will award ten (10) $1,200 scholarships to eligible CSUEB students at their annual Scholarship Dinner and Celebration on April 5, 2013. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 10 Years of Paying it Forward.”

CSUEB offers online teaching and learning certificate for educators and trainers

March 22, 2013 5:15am

As online courses continue to gain popularity, the need for well-trained online instructors is pertinent. Cal State East Bay offers an Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) certificate program that appeals to both those with experience in online education and those who seek the necessary training. The program meets the needs of university and college faculty, K-12 teachers, corporate and military trainers, educational administrators, curriculum designers, technical support staff and others who design, implement and teach online courses.

Two CSUEB women’s basketball players collect All-CCAA honors

March 21, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay senior Marlene MacMillan and junior Brianna Terrance were named to the 2013 All-CCAA Women's Basketball Second Team on March 6. This is the second straight season MacMillan has received second team honors.

CSUEB art grad illustrates children's book about a military mom

March 20, 2013 5:00am

The Castro Valley Patch featured Cal State East Bay alumna Linda Lens, BA, art, (’03) and her collaboration with author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato on the soon-to-be released Good Night Captain Mama,  a bilingual picture book about a female Air Force officer who explains her military service to her young son. The women coincidently met though the Castro Valley Parent Nursery School. Lens created the book's illustrations.

Successful leaders rely on data not intuition, says CSUEB professor

March 19, 2013 5:00am

California Smart Business magazine interviewed Chongqi Wu, assistant professor of management at California State University, East Bay, about the benefits of incorporating big data and analytics into the decision-making process. Business leaders often rely on intuition when making critical decisions, but according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, executives dramatically increase their chances of success when they bring facts and data into the decision-making process.

CSUEB economics students share insights with SF Federal Reserve Bank

March 18, 2013 5:00am

A team of Cal State East Bay economics students recently joined peers from private and public universities in making presentations to professional economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in a simulation of a Federal Open Market Committee meeting, delivering their takes on the national economic outlook, followed by monetary policy recommendations ahead of a Federal Reserve Bank meeting.

CSUEB offers online art museum and gallery studies program, enrollment deadline March 29

March 15, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay offers a graduate-level certificate program in Art Museum and Gallery Studies, preparing those seeking careers in art museums, galleries and cultural centers for entry-level positions. Students planning to enroll in the program during the spring quarter must do so by the March 29 deadline.

Derek Jackson Kimball co-edits newly published "Optical Magnetometry"

March 14, 2013 5:00am

Physics Professor Derek Jackson Kimball has co-edited the academic book Optical Magnetometry. The Cambridge University Press has recently published Optical Magnetometry in the United Kingdom and Europe. 

EXCEL offers counseling for veteran students

March 14, 2013 5:00am

Veterans returning to college don’t have to make the transition on their own at Cal State East Bay, says Teresa Golebiewska, EXCEL Program Director.

CSUEB’s Sean Becker honored again as NCBWA West Region Pitcher of the Week

March 14, 2013 5:00am

The awards keep piling up for Cal State East Bay hurler Sean Becker. The junior was named West Region Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) for the week of Mar. 4-10. This is Becker's second time winning the award in three weeks.

Winner of this year's 'Bay Area Brain Bee' places second in national competition

March 13, 2013 5:00am

The International Brain Bee, a nonprofit competition for high school students, uses a format similar to a spelling bee to test knowledge of the nervous system. CSUEB first hosted a qualifying round for the Brain Bee in 2012 (read the CSUEB news article).

CSUEB economist on how sports can be used to test new business theories

March 12, 2013 5:00am

An abundance of data from the sports world on the management, turnover, performance and compensation of professional athletes is finding a new purpose with economists. California Smart Business magazine interviewed Stephen Shmanske, professor emeritus of economics at Cal State East Bay, about what business leaders can learn from economists who use sports data to test market efficiencies and business theories.

The truth about California's water scarcity, Mar. 19

March 11, 2013 5:00am

California faces serious resource challenges, none more pressing than those bearing on water supplies.  Chemical engineer Thomas E. Lindemuth will lead a discussion,  “Water In: Water Out,” on Mar. 19 at 1:30pm.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a CSUEB tradition

March 8, 2013 5:00pm

This year marks the 36th Annual Pat Bond St. Patrick's Day Celebration, a university tradition that honors two notable "Pats" — a former CSUEB adminstrator and the patron saint of Ireland. The Associated Students, Inc. St. Patrick's Day Committee encourages the community to join them for lunch on Thursday, March 14, from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm in the University Union Multipurpose Room.

Summer applications for Cal State East Bay’s MBA for Global Innovators program due April 1

March 8, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay’s MBA for Global Innovators, a program that emphasizes a team approach to learning and integrates core business disciplines with a global perspective, is accepting applications for summer quarter now through April 1.

Saturday Night Live's musical director headlines CSUEB benefit concert, Mar. 11

March 7, 2013 5:00am

Lenny Pickett, musical director for NBC’s Saturday Night Live and a former member of the legendary R&B group Tower of Power, will make a rare Bay Area appearance when he performs Monday, March 11, at the 14th Annual Night of Jazz at Yoshi’s jazz club in Oakland’s Jack London Square.

CSUEB grad elected BOD VP of the Marin Municipal Water District

March 6, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Armando Quintero has been elected vice president of the (MMWD) Board of Directors for 2013.

Education Summit draws a record attendance

March 5, 2013 11:45am

The leadership of Cal State East Bay, as well leaders of surrounding Bay Area communities, were out in force to welcome prospective college students and their families to the university’s “Education Summit 2013: It Takes a Community” on Feb. 23.

CSUEB marketing professor explains dos and don’ts of celebrity endorsements

March 5, 2013 5:00am

Celebrities now appear in about 15 percent of U.S. advertisements, and AdAge estimates that companies invest $50 billion each year on corporate sponsorships and endorsements.California Smart Business magazine interviewed Jagdish Agrawal, interim dean and professor of marketing for the College of Business and Economics at California State University, East Bay, about navigating the treacherous world of celebrity endorsements.

How the recession has impacted wine sales, CSUEB economics prof explains

March 4, 2013 5:00am

The recession has impacted the nation’s overall workforce and the economy at large, but how has the U.S.  wine industry fared?  John Kiernan at CardHub.com spoke to Cal State East Bay Economics Professor and wine industry expert Tony Lima who said the recession has had surprisingly minimal impact on the wine industry as a whole. Read article.

CSUEB offers 10-week EKG technician certificate program

March 1, 2013 5:15am

Interested in a healthcare career as an EKG (Electrocardiogram) technician? Cal State East Bay Continuing Education offers an EKG Technician Certificate Program that can be completed in as little as 10 weeks or just 50 hours.

Campus screening of “Miss Representation” on March 5

February 28, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay's Diversity Center will sponsor a campus screening of Miss Representation at 7 p.m. March 5 in the University Union, room 311. Refreshments will be provided.

CSUEB alumna Diann Valentine is wedding expert on ABC's 20/20

February 27, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB business grad Diann Valentine added 'news personality' to her already extensive resume when she appeared as the wedding expert on the “Wedding Confidential” episode of ABC’s 20/20 news program.

CSUEB students to help Town of Moraga with master plan for popular park

February 26, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay students in Assistant Professor Chris Chamberlain’s spring class REC 4000- Administration and Budgeting in Leisure will be gaining work experience thanks to a new project between CSUEB and the Town of Moraga’s Parks and Recreation department.

Is education a right or a privilege? Discuss March 5 at CSUEB Diversity Center

February 25, 2013 5:00am

The ASI Diversity Center hosts a monthly Stimulate Your Mind discussion covering controversial topics on the Cal State East Bay campus and beyond.

CSUEB’s one-year MBA program now accepting applications for summer

February 22, 2013 5:30am

The One-Year Intensive MBA program at Cal State East Bay, designed for up and coming young professionals from the Bay Area and around the world, is currently accepting applications for Summer 2013 now through April 1.  

Pope, Terrance recognized as Pioneer "Athletes of the Week'

February 21, 2013 5:00am

Baseball player Michael Pope and basketball player Brianna Terrance were recognized as Cal State East Bay's “Athletes of the Week” for their winning contributions for the Pioneers last week. 

CSUEB grad Agnes Liong to compete in Miss Vietnam pageant, Mar. 3

February 20, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumna Agnes Liong ’12 will be a contestant in the 2013 Miss Vietnam Northern California Intercollegiate™ (MVNCI) Pageant which takes place on March 3. This scholarship pageant aims to celebrate today’s Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American women, and to encourage their personal growth. Liong’s platform will focus on stopping identity-based bullying.

Pathway to Graduate School, Feb 26.

February 19, 2013 5:00am

Learn how to apply to graduate school at California State University, East Bay during the"Pathway to Graduate School" event scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the New University Union's Multipurpose Room (MPR).

Launch celebration for spring ‘Arroyo Literary Review’ Feb. 20

February 18, 2013 4:00pm

The East Bay literary community – and anyone at least 21 years of age – is invited to attend the release party for the spring 2013 edition of the “Arroyo Literary Review,” a journal of fiction, nonfiction and poetry published by Cal State East Bay's English Department.

Savvy social security: what boomers should know, Feb. 27

February 18, 2013 5:00am

After hearing for years that Social Security is “going broke,” baby boomers realize that their turn to use the system is approaching. What benefits will still be there and how will they best access information about them? These are crucial questions, and having clear answers can have tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits one receives across a lifetime.

Mental health and employment; discuss Feb. 19 at CSUEB diversity center

February 15, 2013 5:16am

The ASI Diversity Center hosts a monthly Stimulate Your Mind discussion covering controversial topics on the Cal State East Bay campus and beyond.

CSUEB's master degree in health care offers more internship options for students

February 15, 2013 5:15am

Internships for Cal State East Bay’s Online Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) program are now available at Kaiser, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital.  

Jenel Lopez leads Pioneer swim team to big opening night

February 14, 2013 5:00am

CSUEB senior Jenel Lopez led off the 800 free relay with a top-10 200 split to help the Cal State East Bay swim team open the 2013 Pacific Coast Swim Conference Championships with a bang on Wednesday night at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatic Center. Competing in the only swim events on the first night of the conference meet, the Pioneers set new program records in both the 800 free and 200 medley relays and saw several lifetime and season bests to kick off the four-day meet.

Calling alumni volunteers! Share your stories with prospective students

February 13, 2013 5:20am

With their personal experiences and real world insights, Cal State East Bay alumni are some of the best people to answer questions about what it’s really like to be a Pioneer. Alumni are great ambassadors — and there are more than 120,000 successful graduates out there whose stories can inspire future students.

Step out from the 'Tunnel of Oppression,' Feb. 19-21

February 12, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay's Diversity Center and Peer Advocates for Wellness (PAW) will host Tunnel of Oppression, a new campus event that will give students an opportunity to experience and understand oppression as it relates to domestic violence, heterosexism, body issues, ableism, and racism.

Can people really change? CSUEB prof says ‘yes and no’; Feb. 16

February 11, 2013 5:00am

Loretta Breuning, Cal State East Bay professor emerita of economics, will share research on Feb. 16 to answer the question, "Can people change?"

CSUEB celebrates eighth annual Queerfest Feb. 11-14

February 11, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay’s eighth annual Queerfest, a weeklong series of events that celebrate people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, will be held Feb. 11 through 14 on the Hayward campus.

Events will include:   

CSUEB draws crowds for annual social work internship fair

February 8, 2013 11:00am

Over 150 students and approximately 83 social-service based agencies gathered in the New University Union’s Multipurpose Room on the Hayward Campus from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 7 for CSUEB’s annual Master of Social Work Internship Fair. The event provides MSW students a chance to connect and set up interviews with local agencies who then may hire students on as interns, helping students achieve the 1,080 internship hours required to attain the MSW degree.

CSUEB grad uncovers hidden evidence on digital devices

February 8, 2013 5:00am

As more Americans rely upon digital products like smart phones, tablets and netbooks for professional and personal organization, the field of computer forensics grows right along with it. Computer forensics professionals like Justin Pynes, a graduate of the CSUEB computer forensics program, focus on retrieving and documenting data from these devices and preparing reports for use in a court of law.  

Former Black Panther Mama Charlotte Hill O'Neal speaks at CSUEB on Feb. 14

February 7, 2013 5:00am

Former Black Panther Mama Charlotte Hill O'Neal will speak at Cal State East Bay at 10am on Thursday, February 14 in the Diversity Center.

CSUEB athletes to host "Youth Day" on Feb. 10

February 7, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay Athletics will host a "Youth Day" on Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Pioneer baseball and softball fields for East Bay youth.

CSUEB MPA grad is new CEO of Martinez Chamber of Commerce

February 6, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus John Stevens, MPA, ('07), is the new chief executive officer of the Martinez Chamber of Commerce. In an article with Contra Costa Times Reporter Lisa P. White, Stevens said he believes the keys to a thriving downtown include strategic marketing, more housing and business diversity.

CSUEB AACE to offer career planning workshops, Feb. 7 and 11

February 5, 2013 5:10am

The time to start preparing for your career is now – not a week out from graduation - says Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) at Cal State East Bay.  They will be offering two workshops in February to help prepare Pioneers for a future career search.

From welfare to Ph.D., author reads from her new memoir 'Married at Fourteen', Feb. 6

February 5, 2013 5:00am

Lucille Lang Day was in juvie at age 13, married at 14, gave birth to her first child at 15, divorced her husband at 16, married him again at 17, and left him at 18 to go back to school. Today she is an award-winning poet with a Ph.D. in science and mathematics education.

"Stimulate your Mind" at CSUEB Diversity Center, Feb. 5

February 4, 2013 5:00am

The ASI Diversity Center hosts a monthly Stimulate Your Mind discussion covering controversial topics on the Cal State East Bay campus and beyond.

CSUEB water polo kicks off 2013 season with home doubleheader

February 1, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay women's water polo team opens its 2013 campaign today (Feb. 1) with a pair of afternoon matches in the Pioneer pool. They will take on Sonoma State at 1pm, followed by Azusa Pacific at 5pm.

CSUEB instructor and alumnus named Director of Online Education at top university

February 1, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay online instructor Witt Salley was recently named the Director of Online Education at one of the country’s top-tier research universities, Clemson University. Salley, who graduated from CSUEB’s M.S. in Education, option in Online Teaching and Learning (MS-OTL) in 2005, has been working closely with leadership teams at Clemson University since July to develop high-quality courses and programs in both blended-learning and online formats.

'Battle of the Bay'- CSUEB vs. SFSU on Feb. 2

January 31, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay men's basketball takes on San Francisco State at the annual “Battle of the Bay" on Saturday, Feb. 2. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Back to the Roots co-founder on social entrepreneurship and sustainability, Jan. 31

January 29, 2013 11:15am

Back to the Roots was founded in 2009 by Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora during their last semester at UC Berkeley. Velez will share his company’s philosophy of social entrepreneurship and sustainability with the CSUEB community on Thursday, January 31, at 6pm in the University Union’s multi-purpose room (MPR). 

CSUEB professor explains why the black middle class is in peril, Feb. 2

January 29, 2013 5:00am

Benjamin Bowser, professor emeritus of sociology at Cal State East Bay, will discuss “The Black Middle Class: Social Mobility – and Vulnerability,” on Feb. 2 as part of Black History Month.

CAIR director Zahra Billoo to speak at CSUEB on Jan. 31

January 28, 2013 5:00am

Zahra Billoo, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in San Francisco, a non-profit civil right and advocacy group, will be speaking at Cal State East Bay on Thursday, January 31 at 3:00pm in the ASI Diversity Center.

Paralegal Studies info meetings to be held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 21, 28

January 25, 2013 5:15am

Cal State East Bay Continuing Education will host several information sessions on the Paralegal Studies certificate program in the upcoming weeks. Participants will meet the program director, learn more about program requirements and course offerings, as well as network with other professionals.

CSUEB swimming captures their 8th dual meet victory

January 24, 2013 5:15am

With wins in 10 individual races and one relay, the Cal State East Bay swim team posted a 169-105 victory over Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Pioneer Pool. The Pioneers, led by three wins from Alyssa Tenney, notched their eighth dual meet victory in their final meet against a conference opponent this season.

Share your PostSecrets on Jan. 28

January 24, 2013 5:00am

Some people have bullies in middle or high school. I’ve had the same bully for 22 years. Thanks, Mom.
I hate my daughter for ruining my life. I’m a teen mom.
I'm learning to love my scars because they remind me of how far I have come since my accident.

Former CSUEB water polo player authors book on champions

January 23, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay alumnus Steve Victorson '86, physical education, a former Pioneer water polo player, has written an in-depth book on how to become a champion-level performer in sports and business.

IWF scholar Vicki Alger discusses 'School Choice' on Jan. 30

January 22, 2013 5:00am

Vicki Alger, senior fellow and director of the ‘Women for School Choice Project’ at the Independent Women's Forum, will be the guest speaker for the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies lecture series on January 30. She will present on "School Choice." 

CSUEB closed Jan. 21; Pioneers honor MLK through community service

January 20, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. CSUEB students, faculty and staff will use that day to honor Dr. King through an off-campus community service project.

CSUEB Concord expands free BART shuttle hours

January 18, 2013 11:00am

As of Jan. 7, the first day of winter quarter, Cal State East Bay students attending classes on the Concord campus have more extended access to a free shuttle service to and from the Concord BART station. Shuttle service is free to students, staff and faculty displaying their Bay Card.

Does racism still exist? Discussion at CSUEB Diversity Center Jan. 22

January 18, 2013 5:00am

The ASI Diversity Center hosts a monthly Stimulate Your Mind discussion covering controversial topics on the Cal State East Bay campus and beyond.

CSUEB offers online veterinary assistant certificate course

January 18, 2013 5:00am

Have you always wanted to work in a veterinary office, but lack the necessary preparation?

Meet former 49er Brent Jones at CSUEB on Jan. 19

January 17, 2013 5:00am

Updated on Jan., 24, 2013

CSUEB alumni homecoming social, Feb. 9

January 16, 2013 5:10am

Pioneer alumni and their families are invited to join Cal State East Bay coaches and former athletes for a family-friendly homecoming party at the ME Restaurant & Lounge. Then head up the hill to help cheer the Pioneers to victory over the CSULA Golden Eagles. 

Penny Peak to lead CSUEB alumni relations

January 16, 2013 5:00am

Penny Peak has been named the new director of alumni relations and programs for Cal State East Bay. Peak will be responsible for planning and managing a comprehensive alumni program, as well as, leading development efforts for University-wide programs such as the “Save Our Students” scholarship fund, which she had created with the inspiration and support of alumni donors.

CSUEB professor interviewed about San Jose’s record homicide rate

January 15, 2013 5:00am

San Jose reached an unenviable milestone in 2012. Its 46 homicides are the largest tally the city has recorded in 20 years.

CSUEB engineering prof researches 3D models to predict flexural capacity of concrete slabs

January 14, 2013 6:00am

Cristián Gaedicke, assistant professor of engineering at Cal State East Bay, published new research, “Three-dimensional cohesive crack model prediction of the flexural capacity of concrete slabs on soil,” in Engineering Fracture Mechanics.

Tamales for toys; CSUEB greek organization gives back to Hayward kids

January 14, 2013 5:53am

Submitted by Bernardo Godinez, Gamma Zeta Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. - Tau chapter (CSUEB)

CSUEB Athletics to honor reading program participants from Hayward elementary schools, Jan. 12

January 11, 2013 3:19pm

The Cal State East Bay Athletics Department is set to celebrate its Read With the Pioneers participants at the Jan. 12 basketball games against Cal Poly Pomona in the Pioneer Gym.  This year’s 448 participants collectively read 205,000 pages.

Wedding planner certificate program taught by award-winning events expert

January 11, 2013 5:00am

Cal State East Bay’s Wedding Planner Certificate Program, which offers aspiring and practicing wedding planners an in-depth knowledge in all facets of wedding planning, is taught by award-winning hospitality industry veteran Joyce Scardina Becker.

CSUEB alumnus Michael Wallace new director for Cinema Place Gallery

January 10, 2013 4:00pm

Michael Wallace completed his academic work towards a bachelor of fine arts degree from Cal State East Bay in December of 2011. The fruits of his studies are paying off with his being named director of the Cinema Place Gallery in downtown Hayward. 

CSUEB MBA info sessions to be held Jan. 12, 17, 26

January 9, 2013 4:45pm

Join us for one of our upcoming MBA information sessions.

CSUEB grad appointed to California Council on Developmental Disabilities

January 9, 2013 5:15am

Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Cal State East Bay alumnus Jacob Lesner-Buxton, '11 M.S.W., to the Area Board V of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Lesner-Buxton was a social work intern at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund from 2010 to 2011 and at the Rainbow Community Center from 2009 to 2010.  Read press release. 

Don’t become a statistic; CSUEB Student Health offering flu shots while supplies last

January 9, 2013 5:00am

This year's flu outbreak is one of the worst in 10 years. According to the CDC, emergency rooms are hitting critical levels, 2,250+ people have been hospitalized, and 18 pediatric deaths have been reported.  And, there are still three months left to go in “flu season”

CSUEB faculty member, her determined beagle proudly serve community

January 8, 2013 5:00am

Lamorinda Weekly reporter Cathy Tyson spotted Cal State East Bay Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Dawna Komorosky walking her beloved beagle, Carly, at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center, and interviewed her for the story “Rainy Day Dog Parade at Rheem.” 

CSUEB 'Jam the Gym' with 1,000 fans on Jan. 11

January 4, 2013 5:00am

The Cal State East Bay Pioneer Basketball Chipotle 1k Race to 1,000 is back and scheduled for January 11 at 5:30 pm. Pioneer men's and women's basketball teams will host the Humboldt State Lumber Jacks and want CSUEB fans to 'jam the gym.'

CSUEB alumna blazes a trail as new Toledo, OH county administrator

January 3, 2013 5:00am

Laura Lloyd-Jenkins, '01 B.S., '06 M.B.A., will be chalking up a lot of “firsts” in her new role as administrator for Lucas County in Ohio. She will be the first administrator ever hired from outside Lucas county, the first woman, and the first African-American.

Hello 2013; goodbye plastic bags

January 1, 2013 5:00am

Pioneers will be returning to campus with a new green mandate. As of Jan. 1, food retailers in Alameda County – including the CSUEB bookstore and campus dining venues - can no longer provide single-use plastic carryout.