Alumni
Pioneers unveil new logo at Nov. 20 home opener
After a collaborative development process, the Athletics Department will unveil a redesigned Pioneers logo at the home opener basketball game Nov. 20.
Annual Fund completes first e-mail campaign
With the number of potential donors rising, CSUEB adds new tactics to raise support.
New GI Bill brings more veteran students to CSUEB
The new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which provides more financial support to veteran students than in the past, has increased the number of veterans applying for admissions at Cal State East Bay.
Online Campus expands offerings and university's reach
Additions to the Online Campus brings to nine the number of degree programs available to students looking for academic alternatives and flexibility.
Pioneer Points
Cal State East Bay Director of Athletics Debby De Angelis looks back on the fall sports and ahead to the upcoming basketball season.
Steering committee announced for CSUEB comprehensive campaign
A group of supporters will advise the president on developing the first university-wide fundraising campaign.
Fresh Web design and features for Cal State East Bay Magazine
A redesigned Cal State East Bay Magazine Web site offers a fresh online look and updated features.
'Iago Syndrome' draws 'Othello' comparison to violence
Cal State East Bay theatre and dance professor looks at 2002 Fort Bragg, N.C., murders as Shakespeare might have crafted Othello. Production runs through Nov. 22.
New pre-health pro sciences certificate offered at CSUEB
New program will provide the training to help prepare students for entry into medical or veterinary school.
Former Pioneers make waves in Europe
Former Cal State East Bay baseball players Ray Stokes and Marco Cartagena (pictured) spent the summer honing their skills in European leagues.
Pitching in to endow the first Pioneer athletic scholarship
Alumnus Rich Sherratt '70, a former CSUEB baseball player, and his wife Susan build the first scholarship fund for student athletes with a $25,000 gift.
New band pumps up the pep at Cal State East Bay sports events
University community members can look forward to CSUEB's new pep band, which includes 15 to 20 students playing traditional wind, brass and percussion instruments, performing at university sporting events.
Tauscher Congressional papers archived at University Library
Ellen O. Tauscher, who served the East Bay in the U.S. House for 13 years, has donated her congressional papers for archiving in Cal State East Bay library.
Business college named one of best by Princeton Review
Cal State East Bay's College of Business and Economics has been recognized for a fourth straight year by the Princeton Review, which features the college in its 2010 book, "Best 301 Business Schools."
Growing up Chicano in L.A. -- Stephen Gutierrez reads from new collection
Critics laud collection by Cal State East Bay English professor, calling it one of the year's "must reads."
Hayward Campus Master Plan approved by CSU Trustees
The CSU Trustees have approved the master plan for how the Hayward Campus will serve a growing student population during the next 20 to 30 years.
Successful golf classic brings in funds for athletic scholarships
The 13th annual Cal State East Bay Golf Classic, held Aug. 26 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, raised over $6,000 for Pioneer athletic scholarships. Hosted by the CSUEB Athletics Department, the event saw 16 foursomes hit the links before gathering for a banquet and silent auction.
Fine Zisha teaware exhibit opens at University Art Gallery
Spiritual vessels made from porous purple sand are created in the tradition of the Ming Dynasty five centuries earlier.
Fall arts events present fresh takes on classics
Taking cues from classic literature to ancient pottery techniques, fall arts offerings display contemporary approaches to theater, art, music and dance.
CSUEB announces online business degree program
A new online bachelor's of science degree completion program in business administration is being launched by the university during the fall 2009 quarter, which begins Sept. 23.
Mangold selected for one-year SEC fellowship
Nancy Mangold, a 25-year veteran of the university's College of Business and Economics faculty, is serving a one-year fellowship in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of the Chief Accountant.
Choral students head to Lithuania
East Bay Chamber Singers will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania for six-day cultural exchange in October.
Experts take on Afghan, Iranian issues at conference Oct. 22-24
Afghan and Iranian foods and dance will be interspersed among plenaries and discussions spanning critical issues facing Bay Area Afgan and Iranian communities during the past 30 years.
Afghan and Iranian experts assemble for October conference
Conference will look at Afghan and Iranian Diaspora cultures and communities in the Bay Area 30 years after the Iranian Revolution and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
University trims landscaping costs by growing its own plants
The CSUEB landscaping staff is reducing costs by tending its own nursery-grown plants.
CSUEB volleyball team optimistic entering first season in Div. II
Despite 11 consecutive trips to the NCAA Division III playoffs, the Pioneers will be facing their most challenging season in many years, as they move up to Division II play and competition in the tough California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Conference to focus on African American, Latino male education
The Hayward Campus will host conference on the growing numbers of African American and Latino men who drop out of high school and do not attend college.
Bike to Work event Aug. 7 benefits athletic scholarships
The athletics department will host a Bike To Work fundraiser Aug. 7 at the Hayward and Concord campuses. The event will see Cal State East Bay employees and community members bike to work to raise funds for Pioneer athletic scholarships and promote fitness and environmental awareness.
Donations from CSUEB alumni, friends grow to $2.75 million for 2008-09
Gifts to the university increased by more than $1 million from the previous year, despite an economic downturn.
Modern 'Romeo & Juliet' next on CSUEB stage
Shakespeare, sans the stiff costumes and set, has modern appeal and meaning, and instills student actors with classical training.
CSUEB, community members create Diversity Mural in downtown Hayward
Initiated by a CSUEB student and supported by a faculty grant, a blue-and-green globe with a heart nestled at its center graces a wall at a downtown Hayward nonprofit.
Princeton Review names CSUEB "Best In The West" for sixth consecutive year
The popular college guide recognizes Cal State East Bay in its 2010 listing as one of the top schools in the western region.
Original dance project earns praise for faculty, alumni, students and staff
"Mutt Chapters One and Two," co-directed by theatre and dance faculty Eric Kupers and Kimiko Guthrie, debuted in New York and returns to the West Coast in August.
CSUEB, CSU partner with churches for Summer Algebra for 9th graders
Cal State East Bay is heading up academies in the Bay Area to help junior high students meet or exceed their understanding of math, a boost towards their eventually gaining college acceptance a few years later.
Pioneers' Jackie Randolph named AD3I Female Student-Athlete of the Year
The Cal State East Bay volleyball star has also been recognized as a first team All-American by the AVCA and as the university's top female student-athlete.
Golf tournament Aug. 26 benefits CSUEB athletic scholarships
Pioneer fans support student athletes and intercollegiate sports at the 13th annual Cal State East Bay Golf Classic in Vallejo.
Outstanding Professor abuzz with passion for bugs
For her scientific contributions and service to the university, entomologist Sue Opp has been selected 2008-2009 George and Miriam Phillips Outstanding Professor.
Social media networking conference July 18
Adapt your skills to social media sites and expand your professional network at the July 18 conference "Perfecting Networking, Connections and Social Media."
First Concord class of nurses passes state exam
Achieving a pass rate of 100 percent on the state board exam, the first class of nursing students to graduate from the Concord campus appears destined for success.
CSUEB accepting 15 teachers for low-cost summer institute
Four teacher education graduate course units available for $160 in accelerated July program on Hayward campus.
Memorial set for CSUEB Music alumnus, lecturer Lawrence Granger
Dedicated educator and cellist passes. Community invited to celebrate his memory at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall gathering.
CSUEB Awards Nearly 5,000 Degrees at 5 Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 Cal State East Bay graduates were awarded either bachelor's or graduate degrees during commencement ceremonies held over a three day period.
President recognizes Heritage Society donors
Supporters of Cal State East Bay were honored by the president at an afternoon tea, which featured alumnus Gary Zimmerman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as a guest speaker.
Original musical, 'Romeo & Juliet' coming to summer theatre
Highlands Summer Theatre, CSUEB's summertime troupe, will present Shakespeare's classic tragedy as well as the original musical "Almond Eyes" based on a famed 1930s dance team.
Best-selling author, Internet pioneer, philanthropist to receive honorary doctorates
Cal State East Bay and the CSU system will honor three men who have made positive impacts on the literary world, on the growth of the Internet, and on their fellow citizens in the East Bay.
Sophomore pitcher first CSUEB athlete invited to NCAA student conference
Pitcher Johnny Volk was chosen to represent Cal State East Bay at a four-day athletic conference where student-athletes discuss campus and community issues.
Students, faculty, staff break ground for Recreation and Wellness Center
More than 100 people -- students, faculty and staff -- took part in groundbreaking ceremonies for the Rec and Wellness Center May 21 on the Hayward Campus.
English department launches first CSUEB literary review
Students, faculty and alumni create university's first literary review. Copies available at the Pioneer Bookstore in Hayward and other sites.
Afghan saga makes West Coast premiere on CSUEB stage May 24
Afghan and New York theatre companies bring their unique collaboration to campus for a one-time performance May 24.
'Fusion' showcases theatre-dance student works
Stage scenes, one-act plays and original dance illustrate the talents of graduating students in the theatre and dance department.
Memorial endowment in music composition supports fellowship, concert
With a $150,000 gift from the family of Professor Glenn Glasow, CSUEB's music department will establish a graduate fellowship and continue the annual Glasow memorial concert.
CSUEB Hayward Campus in running as PG&E fuel cell site
Cal State East Bay would be one of the first two Bay Area locations with a fuel cell that produces pollution-free electricity.
May 18 Glasow concert remembers music professor
The late Glenn Glasow retired in 1995 after teaching music composition at CSUEB for 34 years.
`Tongues' production wows Kennedy Center crowds
"Tongues" capped off a triumphant season with two Washington, D.C. performances that brought audiences to their feet.
Inspired music teacher shares insights May 9 at Day of the Teacher at CSUEB Concord
Mark Morello, Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year, speaks at May 9 Day of the Teacher at Concord Campus.
CSUEB in top 10 nationwide for green computing
Cal State East Bay was the only university in Northern California to participate in a nationwide initiative to reduce computer power use by 50 percent.
S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation, CSUEB foster future engineers, math and science educators
Two CSUEB programs geared toward smoothing the way for aspiring engineers and future math and science teachers to transfer from community colleges to Cal State East Bay have received major grant support from the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation.
CSUEB provides swine flu update, prevention tips to campus
The university takes steps to alert the campus community after Department of Homeland Security declares swine flu outbreak a public emergency.
CSUEB honored for 'going green' with computer data storage
The university is honored with a 2009 Green 15 Award by InfoWorld for its "green approach" to computer data storage.
Youth theatre production of 'The Giver' opens Friday
This coming of age story is set in a futuristic society of sameness, where life thrives without the messiness of emotional memories.
Miramontes to address honors convocation May 16
Louis P. Miramontes, a former "Alumnus of the Year" for CSUEB, will address students and their families at the 2009 Honors Convocation ceremony in the campus amphitheatre.
Ethnic Studies department to celebrate silver anniversary May 8
This gala event marks 25 years since the merger of African American, LaRaza, Native American and Asian America programs.
NASA awards $1.4 million to Alameda County and CSU East Bay
The funds granted to the Alameda County Office of Education, in partnership with CSUEB and other CSUs, will transform science teaching and learning in high schools.
CSUEB signs on for green computing initiative
CSUEB is the only Northern California university participating in Climate Savers' "Power Down for the Planet" challenge to reduce power consumption by 50 percent by 2010.
Spring brimming with fine arts programs
The departments of anthropology, art, music, and theatre and dance have a wealth of programs and events set for spring. Unless otherwise noted, all take place on the university's Hayward campus, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Economist Michael Boskin to speak Friday
The former chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisors will address the College of Business and Economics Speaker Series.
Online tour highlights students, buildings and life on campus
Visitors to the CSUEB Web site can see the university in action through new virtual tour videos.
Winning basketball season ends at national tournament
After capturing its first conference title in 10 years, followed by a Cal Pac Tournament championship win, the Pioneer men's basketball team lost in the first round of play at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Championship Tournament.
Gifts to CSUEB Annual Fund on the rise
A surge in contributions from first-time donors boosts fundraising as more alumni and friends pledge to donate money to the university.
Construction resumes on admin building
Construction has resumed on the $42 million Student Services Administration building on the Hayward Campus. Work had been halted Dec. 29 by CSU Chancellor Charles Reed due to the shortage of state funds caused by the delay of an approved state budget.
University convocation honors faculty
Faculty members who have dedicated a large part or most of their careers to serving CSUEB students were among those honored Feb. 27 at the 2009 Faculty Honors Convocation.
Bugs, slugs and more at Science Festival
The College of Science will host Science Festival 2009 April 25 at the Hayward campus. A day of scientific activities, the festival will feature participants from the California Academy of Sciences to the Chabot Space and Science Center.
CSUEB Teacher Ed. Dept. seeks public comments
Cal State East Bay's College of Education and Allied Studies is scheduled for an accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education April 18-22. Written comments may be mailed to the NCATE by April 1.
Dr. Asadulla publishes first book
After two years of research, Dr. Abubakr Asadulla '92, a physician and introductory chemistry lecturer, published his first book. It is entitled "Islam vs. West: Fact or Fiction?: A brief historical, political, theological, philosophical, and psychological perspective."
Homecoming 2009 a total knock out
Pioneer pride took center stage as Cal State East Bay celebrated Homecoming Jan. 26 through 31 on the Hayward Campus.
University Hill plans for winter quarter
Plans for renovations at University Hill include large CSUEB letters placed against the hillside and 15-by-30-foot wood frames filled with concrete where student organizations will place their symbols or logos.
Pioneer Athletics Accepted for CCAA Membership
Cal State East Bay's men's and women's athletic teams have been approved unanimously for membership in the California Collegiate Athletic Association beginning with the 2009-2010 college sports seasons.
Women's Water Polo Team Captures National Title
The Pioneers defeat Cal Lutheran University 7-6 in four overtimes to win Collegiate III National Championship in tournament hosted by Connecticut College. It is CSUEB's first sports national championship since the 1988 women's soccer team.
