CSUEB in the News
CA universities get federal professional development grants for EL training
Cabinet Report news; Marc Maloney; May 15, 2012
Cal State East Bay is featured in this article for being among the 11 universities to receive grants from the U.S. Department of Education for professional development in support of English language learners. CSUEB received $375,000 to support “Project STEM,” a collaboration with the Fremont Unified School District that will train 150 CSUEB student-teachers, 150 mentor teachers, and 10 high school teachers.
Education Middle Class Scholarship Act Could Halve Tuition
KQED Radio; Ana Tintocalis; May 21, 2012
Cal State East Bay student Michelle Xiong was interviewed by KQED-Radio reporter Ana Tintocalis for story about the Middle Class Scholarship Act currently proposed in the California State Assembly.
Bay Area local assumes top spot on campus
Contra Costa Advocate; Rodney Woodson; May 21, 2012
Denise Nolden, a former counselor for Cal State East Bay’s EOPS program, has been named the permanent president of Contra Costa College. She will begin those duties July 1.
How to fuel business growth by selecting the right strategy
SmartBusiness magazine; May 1, 2012
This article features an interview with Yi Jiang, assistant professor and associate director for MBA Global Innovators, in CSUEB's College of Business and Economics.
Pell Grants plug pulled for thousands of students
San Jose Mercury News and Bay Area News Group; Matt Krupnick; May 21, 2012
CSUEB student Danielle Turno is facing a difficult time in completing her education in business at CSUEB because of the U.S. Congress' decision to reduce Pell Grants for students.
Contra Costa Supervisor Gayle Uilkema dies following bout with cancer
Bay Area News Group; Matthias Gafni; May 20, 2012
Supervisor Uilkema had taught graduate classes at Cal State East Bay and UC Berkeley.
SCHOOL NOTES: CSUEB hosts Asian-American, Pacific Islander education summit
Bay Area News Group; May 18, 2012
This is an advance notice regarding the education summit being co-hosted on the CSUEB Hayward Campus by Cal State East Bay and San Francisco State on May 19.
Hayward Police Officer From San Ramon Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Patch.com; Patrick Creaven; May 17, 2012
This is a report on the tragic death of Hayward Police Officer Rodney Pierce, a Cal State East Bay grad student who would have received his master's degree this June.
Cool Nite offers college and career options for middle schoolers
Contra Costa Times; Dana Guzzetti; May 16, 2012
This report is about the Cool Nite event at CSUEB's Concord Campus, where high school and middle school students and their families perused tables laden with brochures and pamphlets, filling immense Contra Costa County Office of Education bags with information.
Ohlone player signs with Cal State East Bay
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; May 16, 2012
This news blog item reports that Ohlone College women’s basketball player Sabrina Swayzer, a Fremont Washington High graduate, has signed with Cal State East Bay.
Summer reading in Concord, Pleasant Hill
Bay Area News Group; May 15, 2012
This reading program will be offered at Cal State East Bay's Concord Campus this summer.
County Launches Voter App for Upcoming Election
Patch.com; May 15, 2012
A voter app developed by CSUEB Political Science faculty member Elizabeth Bergman is being used by Marin County to inform voters.
Town hall Thursday at CSU-East Bay to discuss keeping higher education affordable
Bay Area News Group; May 15, 2012
This is a report by Bay Area News Group newspapers giving a preview of town hall meeting on the campus of CSUEB on the topic of keeping public higher education affordable in California.
A New Dawn for STEM Education
Huffington Post; Barbara Lee; May 14, 2012
CSUEB is noted as a partner along with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Bayer, and numerous other organizations in educating current East Bay area high school
Experts in Philly describe mysteries of polyamory: When one lover isn’t enough
Philadelphia Inquirer; Stacey Burling; May 14, 2012
Richard Sprott, CSUEB lecturer in human development, was one of the researchers noted in study reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
OBITUARY: John Hammerback
SeattleTimes; May 14, 2012
John Hammerback, who taught speech communications at CSUEB for 37 years, died recently in Kirkland, Washington. He was 73.
Assemblymember to host Town Hall at CSUEB about affordable higher education
Patch.com; May 12, 2012
Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski, who represents the city of Fremont, will speak on keeping higher education affordable May 17 on CSUEB's Hayward Campus.
Dr. Cheryl L. Wozniak to Head Havens School
Patch.com; Julie Reichle; May 11, 2012
This article reports that former CSUEB professor Cheryl Wozniak will be the new principal for Havens School in Piedmont.
Small Colleges Notebook: CSUEB women's water polo
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; May 10, 2012
The Bay Area News Group newspapers note that CSUEB's women's water polo team enjoyed its best season ever in the Women's Water Polo Association championships, in 2012.
Journey to success
Tri-City Voice; May 9, 2012
This is a news report announcing upcoming education summit for young people of Asian American and Pacific Islander background to be held on CSUEB's Hayward Campus May 19.
Voter's guide goes high-tech: App for June 5 election goes live
Bay Area News Group; Jason Hoppin; May 8, 2012
This article reports on a new voters guide app for smartphones developed by Elizabeth Bergman, Cal State East Bay political science faculty member.
Assembly Candidates, Minus One, Talk Higher Education At Cal State East Bay
East Bay Citizen; Steven Tavares; May 1, 2012
This article reports on the recent candidates debates forum that was hosted by the Associated Students of Cal State East Bay on the Hayward Campus.
Cal State East Bay to honor Hall of Fame inductees
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; May 2, 2012
This is an article reporting in advance of the CSUEB Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner held Saturday, May 5.
Tuskegee Airman from Danville dies
Bay Area News Group; Jason Sweeney; May 5, 2012
This report is an obituary on Harold K. Hoskins, who died at the age of 85, having also served for many years as an assistant vice president of CSUEB when it was known as Cal State Hayward.
Local Democrats Running Hard With Student-Loan Issues in Bay Area
Bay Area News Group; Josh Richman; May 2, 2012
Article notes that CSUEB President Leroy Morishita attended a news conference in Berkeley along with other higher education leaders in support of student loans.
Contra Costa County seventh- and eighth-graders learn college is cool at 'COOL Nite'
Bay Area News Group; Theresa Harrington; May 4, 2012
CSUEB's Concord Campus is the site of an event for Contra Costa County seventh and eighth graders that will show how college can provide future opportunities for those students.
Four Boys Find Buried Teeth, Help Unravel Untold Tale
Patch.com; Cindy Simons; May 3, 2012
CSUEB's CE Smith Museum and Professor George Miller are noted in this article about a local archeological find.
Antioch High student has visions of a brighter future
Bay Areea News Group; Gary Peterson; April 30, 2012
It is reported in this article that current high school student Qwanesha Smith wants to improve her life by studying nursing at Cal State East Bay.
Staggered Oikos swims upstream toward survival
San Jose Mercury News and Bay Area News Group; Matt Krupnick; April 30, 2012
It is noted in this article about the tragedy at Oikos University of Oakland that a Cal State East Bay nursing faculty member helped develop the nursing program at Oikos.
Hometown Hero: Hayward man's personal trash pickup chore becomes citywide effort
Bay Area News Group; Eric Kurhi; May 1, 2012
CSUEB's Service Learning for freshmen is noted in this Bay Area News Group article clean up program about a "Hayward Hero" who initiated a cleanup program in the community.
Former State Sen. Daniel Boatwright dies
Bay Area News Group; Daniel Borenstein; April 29, 2012
Cal State East Bay's Concord Campus was created in large part through the legislative efforts of former State Senator Daniel Boatwright, who died recently. The university is noted in this article.
Assembly Member Mary Hayashi Honors Dr. Leroy Morishita for Excellence in Higher Education
PR Web News Service; April 27, 2012
Cal State East Bay President Leroy M. Morishita will be honored for "Excellence in Higher Education" in Sacramento as part of the California State Assembly’s annual Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month awards ceremony May 14.
Local nonprofits report progress made in education and employment with Chevron support
Richmond Confidential; Robert Rogers; April 26, 2012
This article notes the MESA Schools Program of Cal State East Bay has having received grant support from Chevron Corp.
East Bay Sports Digest: CSUEB
Bay Area News Group; Elliott Almond; April 26, 2012
News briefs featuring the latest news regarding CSUEB athletes is reported in this digest article.
Cal State East Bay to host candidate forum
Bay Area News Group; Rob Dennis; April 25, 2012
Bay Area News Group newspapers reported in advance that candidates for local elections will debate on the Hayward Campus April 25.
California State University and the College Board convene Asian American/Pacific Islander Education Summit in Los Angeles
US Federal News Service; April 18, 2012
This article reports that CSUEB President Leroy M. Morishita will be speaking at an education summit in Los Angeles on April 25.
Pink Ribbons Inc. film about breast cancer to be screened at Cal State East Bay
Bay Area News Group and Daily Review; April 24, 2012
This is an advance preview of documentary film screening and author Q and A with Samantha King scheduled for April 25 on the Hayward Campus of Cal State East Bay.
Program gives college students a break on out-of-state tuition
Los Angeles Times; Larry Gordon; April 22, 2012
Cal State East Bay is mentioned, and CSUEB Associate Vice President Greg Smith is interviewed, for this LA Times article about the Western University Exchange.
Challenge Day taking place at local high schools
Daily Observer; Brooke Pleau; April 21, 2012
CSUEB faculty member Rich Dutra and his wife Yvonne Dutra-St. John are helping to conduct a special program for high school students in Ottawa, Canada.
AAUP Election Results Reflect Backlash Against Recent Leadership Decisions
Chronicle of Higher Education; Peter Schmidt; April 19, 2012
This Chronicle of Higher Education article reports that Hank Reichman, professor emeritus of history at Cal State East Bay, has been elected vice president of the American Association of University Professors.
Clandestine rendezvous with literary guilty pleasures
Bay Area News Group/Oakland Tribune; Angela Hill; April 16, 2012
In this feature in the Oakland Tribune and Bay Area News Group features section, CSUEB professor emerita Kristin Ramsdell is quoted about romance novels.
Cal State East Bay To Create School of Arts and Media
SF Examiner; Miriam Schaffer; April 15, 2012
The Examiner education reporter writes about Cal State East Bay's emphasis of arts and media with the soon-to-be-created School of Arts and Media that will be part of the university's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Bill seeks more student control over CSU fees
California Watch; Erica Perez; April 13, 2012
This story reports on a bill proposed by State Senator Bill Rubio -- in which CSUEB is mentioned -- that would give students the right to reject additional student fees.
North Oakland resident Serene Vannoy wins top student poetry prize at Cal State East Bay, Hayward
Oakland Local; Susan Mernit; April 11, 2012
A hometown news Web site of CSUEB English major (and poetry contest winner) Serene Vannoy reports on her success.
California Reads - A Paradise Built in Hell - A Tour of the Hayward Fault Led by Prof. Mitchell Craig - Downtown Hayward - April 7
California Reads Blog; April 12, 2012
This report follows a tour of the Hayward Fault Line, with CSUEB faculty member Mitchell Craig, as it runs through downtown Hayward.
How to secure the financing to grow your business in a tight credit market
Smart Business magazine; April 2, 2012
Eric Fricke, CSUEB assistant professor of finance, provides advice to magazine regarding financing growth for business owners.
Commemoration marks 70 years since Bataan Death March
US Military News & Bay Area News Group; Rick Radin; April 8, 2012
This article reports that a commemoration of the death march is being held April 10 on Cal State East Bay's Hayward campus through the hard work of author Cecilia Gaerlan of Berkeley, whose 92-year-old father, Luis, has difficulty speaking because of a traumatic brain injury.
Water is Rachel’s world
Hawaii Tribune-Herald; Kevin Jakahi; April 6, 2012
This article reports that Rachel Shimizu, currently a high school student and swimming star in Hawaii, has said she will attend and compete in swimming at Cal State East Bay.
Contra Costa Times editorial: Small changes add up, threaten future of access to higher education in California
Contra Costa Times; April 2, 2012
Cal State East Bay is referenced in this editorial by the Contra Costa Times about how California's economy is threatened by the drops of support for public higher education by state government.
Late Night: Colbert rips Santorum's false claims about California schools
Comedy Central and Associated Press; Stephen Colbert; April 4, 2012
In an interview originally done by CBS 5 News in San Francisco, CSUEB History Department Chair Nancy Thompson refutes charges about California public universities by Presidential candidate Rick Santorum. The interview has received national attention because the Colbert Report replayed it for a national audience via the Comedy Central cable network. The news article has been picked up by print and broadcast news outlets from throughout the nation. This is an example.
Sen. Leland Yee presses CSU on whistle-blowers
San Francisco Chronicle; Nanette Asimov; April 4, 2012
This is a follow up story that reports on State Senator Leland Yee responding to an earlier story by the Chronicle about whistle-blowers in the CSU that notes CSUEB.
CSUEB History Dept. chair responds to Santorum charges against California universities
CBS5 (KPIX-TV) San Francisco and the Colbert Report (Comedy Central); April 2-3, 2012
Nancy Thompson, chair of Cal State East Bay's History Department, was interviewed by CBS 5 News (KPIX-TV) in San Francisco about charges made by Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum
Small college notebook: Beating Cal State Monterey Bay ignites Cal State East Bay
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; April 4, 2012
CSUEB's women's softball is featured as it has won 12 of its last 16 games to this point, and is moving up in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings.
Bay Area nonprofit fights to keep camp alive
Bay Area News Group; Patrick Brown; April 3, 2012
Stephanie Brown, a lecturer in CSUEB's Human Development Department, is interviewed about a nonprofit children's camp, for which she serves on its board.
CSUs limit transfers for the spring 2013 semester
San Matean; Yasmine Mahmoud and Carlos Mesquita; April 3, 2012
This article includes CSUEB in report that only eight campuses will allow transfers to the CSU for the spring of 2013.
Hayward Fault Talk And Tour April 7
Patch.com; April 1, 2012
Mitchell Craig, associate professor for earth and environmental science, will be speaking about the Hayward Fault on April 7 at the Hayward Historical Society.
CSU SYSTEM: Whistle-blower loses job while accused teaches on
San Francisco Chronicle; Nanette Asimov; April 1, 2012
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on a "whistleblower" case involving CSUEB.
LOCAL SPORTS DIGEST: CSUEB softball team beats No. 14 UC San Diego
Bay Area News Group; March 28, 2012
This brief news report updates the Pioneers' most successful season in years in women's softball.
Cal State to close door on spring 2013 enrollment
Technical Education newsletter/blog; March 20, 2012
This newsletter/blog summarizes the stories related to budget cuts for the CSU system, and notes Cal State East Bay being one of the eight exceptions in offering admission during 2013 for a limited number of community college transfers on track to graduate.
Readers' letters
San Jose Mercury News; Dawna Komorosky; March 16, 2012
Dawna Komorosky, professor in CSUEB's Department of Criminal Justice Administration, shares her opinion in a letter to the editor regarding a dog that had been killed by three teenagers recently.
CALIFORNIA NEWS: Mega Millions odds less than being struck by lightning
ABC 7 (KGO-TV); March 26, 2012
CSUEB Professor Emeritus Mike Orkin is quoted in this TV news story about the odds of winning the mega millions lottery. Orkin has written books about odds making.
East Bay Local Digest: De Angelis to be honored March 31
Bay Area News Group; March 23, 2012
This is a local Bay Area report about Debby De Angelis, CSUEB athletic director, being inducted in the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame.
For Gayle Uilkema, 'Local government is the most important government'
Bay Area News Group; J.M. Brown; March 23, 2012
This story reports on Contra Costa County Supervisor Gayle Uilkema and notes that she has taught classes at Cal State East Bay.
CSU Approves Enrollment Cuts, Some Pay Raises
CBS 5 (KPIX-TV); Ann Notorangelo; March 20, 2012
In her story, CBS 5 (KPIX-TV) reporter Ann Notorangelo interviews Brad Wells, CSUEB vice president for administration and finance, as part of her report that the California State University Trustees have approved deep enrollment cuts, citing the state's budget crisis.
Muslim fashion takes hold in Bay Area
Bay Area News Group; Matt O'Brien; March 22, 2012
CSUEB students are noted in this article about how Muslim fashion has grown in popularity in the region.
HAYWARD: Cal State schools to limit admissions if tax hike not approved by voters
KTVU Channel 2; Alex Savidge; March 19, 2012
This is a report by Bay Area-based KTVU Channel 2 regarding CSU plans if Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax initiative is rejected by the voters. Report was aired from CSUEB's Hayward Campus.
CSU to limit enrollment if voters do not approve Governor's Nov. tax initiative
KGO-TV (ABC 7); Laura Anthony; March 19, 2012
ABC7 News (KGO-TV) in San Francisco reports from CSUEB's Hayward Campus that the CSU may limit enrollment and take other measures if voters do not approve the Governor's Nov. tax initiative for higher education.
Cal State closes most spring admissions, could shut out 25,000 fall applicants
Bay Area News Group; Matt Krupnick; March 20, 2012
This is a report by Bay Area News Group higher education writer Matt Krupnick about potential budget cut if the governor's tax initiative is not successful with voters in November.
Cal State plans to freeze enrollment next spring at most campuses
Los Angeles Times; Carla Rivera; March 20, 2012
This is Los Angeles Times coverage of the March 19 telephone press conference of the CSU Chancellor's office regarding budget.
SMALL COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Former major leaguer Darren Lewis now coaching at Cal State East Bay
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; March 17, 2012
CSUEB first-year assistant baseball coach Darren Lewis, a former major leaguer who played with the San Francisco Giants, is featured in this Bay Area News Group article.
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Heidi McAllister
Marysville Appeal-Democrat; March 16, 2012
Current CSUEB senior softball player Heidi McAllister is featured in article published in her hometown newspaper.
Public universities plow ahead with construction despite tight budgets
California Watch; Jon Marcus; March 14, 2012
This news story highlights current and possible construction projects on public university campuses, including early planning for a STEM education building at CSUEB.
The Sun Shines Everywhere
Alameda Sun; March 9, 2012
The newspaper serving the city of Alameda reports on research work and recent lectures given by CSUEB professor Penny McCullagh.
Foundation gala salutes a 'Night of Heroes'
Tri-City Voice; March 13, 2012
News story reports that the Hayward Education Foundation gala, of which the CSUEB Office of the President is a co-sponsor, will be held on campus March 23.
Original Pioneer basketball teams honored at Homecoming
Tri-City Voice; March 9, 2012
Article reports on the reunion of early Cal State East Bay basketball team players at Homecoming.
11 must-see movies for entrepreneurs
Orange County Register; Jan Norman; March 9, 2012
CSUEB Business Professor Brian McKenzie is quoted in this article recommending specific movies for aspiring entrepreneurs to see.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE: Leroy Morishita, president of California State University, East Bay
San Francisco Business Times; Ron Leuty; March 9, 2012
Cal State East Bay President Leroy M. Morishita is profiled in the March 9 edition of the San Francisco Business Times.
EDITORIAL: Hayward vs. Harvard
Los Angeles Daily News; March 11, 2012
In mentioning Cal State East Bay, newspaper's editorial blames drop off in state support for tuition reaching heights where private schools can possibly be seen as more affordable than the CSUs and UCs.
Sports Brief: CSUEB' pitcher A.J. Gallardo is 3-0 on season as Pioneer split doubleheader
Bay Area News Group; March 10, 2012
Bay Area News Group publications reported that the Pioneers beat Cal State Stanislaus 3-2 this past Saturday behind Gallardo's strong pitching effort.
CSU President visits Acts Full Gospel Church
Oakland Post; Carla Thomas; Feb. 15-21, 2012
This is a report by the Oakland Post about a presentation for CSU Super Sunday and a presentation made at an Oakland church by Cal State East Bay President Leroy M. Morishita.
PCA Film Showing Honors Legacy of Piedmont Artist
Patch.com; Dixie Jordan; March 8, 2012
News report by Patch.com tells of two films, as well as the sculpture work -- all by former CSUEB faculty member Laraine Lee -- that will be on view at upcoming exhibition in Piedmont. Lee died in 2010.
Never too old to learn
Bay Area News Group; Faith Barnidge; March 6, 2012
Bay Area News Group columnist and blogger has reported on upcoming classes for mature learners being offered by CSUEB's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute coordinated from the university's Concord Campus.
Op Ed: Higher ed protesters had a good point
Bakersfield Californian; March 6, 2012
CSUEB is noted in Bakersfield Californian editorial that supports need for state support for public higher education following previous Bay Area News Group article comparing cost of CSU tuition to that of private institutions such as Harvard for middle class families.
Cal State East Bay Accepting Applications for Fall 2012 Admission Until April 1
SF Examiner & Examiner.com; Miriam Schaffer; March 4, 2012
The Examiner reports on CSUEB's announcement that applications from students interested in fall 2012 admission to the university is due April 1.
Protesters facing off with CHP in Capitol rotunda over higher ed costs
Bay Area News Group; Steve Harmon and Matt Krupnick; March 6, 2012
At the end of the Bay Area News Group article, CSUEB is noted as Rhonda Johnson, the university's executive director of financial aid, will be participating in an online chat with reporter Matt Krupnick about rising tuition costs and financial aid available.
Students Face Showdown at State Capitol: Students protest education cuts at Capitol rally
NBC Bay Area; Jodi Hernandez; March 5, 2012
NBC Bay Area reports that CSUEB students were among those protesting drop in state support for California public higher education in Sacramento on March 5.
East Bay Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Patch.com; March 5, 2012
This Patch.com article reports that CSUEB's University Art Gallery will be exhibiting 2-D work created by college students from throughout the Bay Area March 10 through April 14.
Believe it: Harvard cheaper than Cal State
Bay Area News Group; Matt Krupnick; March 5, 2012
Higher education reporter Matt Krupnick mentions Cal State East Bay in his article that says that some private universities -- with their massive financial aid packages available to middle class families -- could ultimately cost less for admission than CSU and UC campuses for students from such families.
How to turn environmental compliance into a competitive advantage
SMART BUSINESS magazine; March 1, 2012
CSUEB management professor Gregory Theyel is interviewed about how organizations be ahead of their competitors by quickly adhering to environmental rules.
Ring of collision won't ruin endorsement
Chicago Tribune; Phil Rosenthal; Feb. 25, 2012
Jagdish Angrawal, associate dean of CSUEB's College of Business and Economics and a faculty expert on celebrity endorsements, is quoted in this article published by the Chicago Tribune.
Bay Area campuses participate in national day of action for public education
KTVU Channel 2 & AP; March 1, 2012
CSUEB was included in various reports regarding plans to hold "Day of Action" protests at 14 CSU campuses and a number of UC campuses on March 1.
Smart Growth in the Burbs
East Bay Express; Jean Tepperman; Feb. 29, 2012
This article discusses future plans for the old Concord Naval Weapons Station land on which plans for a future CSUEB Concord Campus has been proposed.
B1G's contingent on Hall of Fame ballot
ESPN; Adam Rittenberg; Feb. 28, 2012
A former Cal State East Bay football coach, Darryl Rogers, has been nominated for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, according to a report by ESPN.
Musical set for CSUEB campus
Tri-City Voice; Feb. 25, 2012
The Tri-City Voice reports on Cal State East Bay hosting the musical, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" during the early part of March on the Hayward Campus.
Cal Maritime Presidential Search Committee to Hold First Meeting
Marine Link; Feb. 25, 2012
CSUEB President Leroy M. Morishita is on the selection committee to select the next president of Cal Maritime Academy.
Alcohol often leads to risky behavior, officials say
Bay Area Reporter; David Duran; Feb. 23, 2012
CSUEB faculty member E. Maxwell Davis moderated a panel on alcohol abuse.
Annual Education Summit--Pathway to College
Patch.com; Feb. 24, 2012
Cal State East Bay's annual Education Summit for African American and Latino Youth is set for Saturday, Feb. 25.
San Jose State says qualified applicants may not be admitted
Bay Area News Group; Matt Krupnick; Feb. 23, 2012
Bay Area News Group writer Matt Krupnick reports that CSUEB will not turn away qualified applicants while San Jose State will for budget reasons.
SMALL COLLEGE SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Pioneers Report
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; Feb. 22, 2012
Sports columnist Matt Schwab reports that both the CSUEB men's and women's teams have made dramatic improvements this season, as both remain alive in their chances to make the conference playoffs.
Taco Bell(R) Graduate To Go(TM) to Be Featured at NBA All-Star 2012, Marking 20 Years of Inspiring Teens to Graduate High School
Market Watch & BusinessWire; Feb. 21, 2012
A top high school student-athlete, Karen Batani, names Cal State East Bay among her No. 1 choices for college in the next year.
College and Church
NBC Bay Area; Garvin Thomas; Feb. 17, 2012
See news clip of interview on CSU Super Sunday and CSU diversity via NBC Bay Area interview with Stan Hebert, associate vice president for Student Affairs, and Kenneth Monteiro, dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State.
CSU professors to be paid for protest day
San Francisco Chronicle; Matier & Ross; Feb. 20, 2012
The Chronicle's columnists Matier and Ross report about the CSU's decision to pay all faculty on day of the one-day strike in November 2011.
Cal State East Bay: Officials, churches to aid black students
Bay Area News Group (Oakland Tribune, Daily Review, San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, etc.); Feb. 17, 2012
This article reports that both Cal State East Bay President Leroy Morishita and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed will speak at African American churches in the East Bay as part of the CSU's Super Sunday effort Feb. 19.
African-American Shakespeare Company Announces World Premiere of XTIGONE for April
BroadwayWorld.com; Feb. 16, 2012
This is a news report that the African-American Shakespeare Company, in partnership with CSUEB, will bring to the stage in San Francisco XTIGONE, a reflection of our troubled times. The show will be directed by CSUEB Professor Darryl V. Jones.
Struggling Hayward schools get $25 million grant
HealthyCal.org; Mary Flynn; Feb. 16, 2012
The HealthyCal.org Web site reports on the $25 million grant awarded to Cal State East Bay by the U.S. Department of Education in late December for the Hayward Promise Neighborhood initiative. CSUEB Professor Sue Rodearmel, the principal investigator for the grant, is interviewed for the article.
Oakland's Toxic Deal with Wall Street
East Bay Express; Darwin BondGraham; Feb. 15, 2012
Luz Calvo, associate professor in Cal State East Bay's Ethnic Studies Department, is extensively quoted in this East Bay Express article on how the Federal Reserve's current interest rate is helping Wall Street and hurting the City of Oakland.
Boost sought for students of color
San Francisco Chronicle; Nanette Asimov; Feb. 15, 2012
This article in the San Francisco Chronicle reports on the experiences of Kelli Hubbard, who will be transferring to Cal State East Bay as of the fall 2012 quarter.
SCHOOLS: Education Summit for African American, Latino Youth Set for Feb. 25
Patch.com; Feb. 14, 2012
Local media outlets are reporting on Cal State East Bay's upcoming Education Summit for African American and Latino Youth set for late February.
Cal State East Bay talk will take on sports, politics
Bay Area News Group; Eric Kurhi; Feb. 14, 2012
Bay Area News Group newspapers, including the Daily Review, have reported that prominent writer and activist Dave Zirin will speak to Wednesday on the CSUEB campus to open the university's new Center for Sport and Social Justice.
What Is Wrong With This Sentence?
The Chronicle of Higher Education; Lawrence Bliss; Feb. 12, 2012
Lawrence Bliss, director of CSUEB's Academic Advising and Career Education Center, praises a previous article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, on the importance of correct spelling in resumes by students.
Art and Entertainment, Music: Free Valentine's Day Concert
Patch.com; Feb. 13, 2012
News report publicizes a free Valentine's Day Concert at CSUEB's Hayward Campus at noon on Feb. 14.
Cal State East Bay debuts Spanish-language newspaper
Bay Area News Group; Eric Kurhi; Feb. 10, 2012
This news report covers the CSUEB student newspaper's establishing of a Spanish-language edition.
Cal State East Bay: Host to first Bay Area Brain Bee
Bay Area News Group; Eric Kurhi; Feb. 10, 2012
The Brain Bee, held at CSUEB on Feb. 4, is the first of its kind held in the Bay Area. High school students competed based on their knowledge of the brain.
State legislature proposes tuition cuts for CSU and UC systems
KTVU Channel 2; Ken Pritchett; Feb. 8, 2012
Two nursing students of CSUEB'S Concord Campus were interviewed about a proposal for aiding middle class families with young people attending a CSU or UC campus. Also interviewed was Susan Bonilla, state assemblymember, who supports lthe proposed legislation.
Retired teachers dole scholarships
Fremont Bulletin-SJ Mercury News; Feb. 3, 2012
CSUEB student Katyana Sacro is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Retired Teachers Association of Fremont. More than 20 students from the university reportedly applied for scholarships given by the organization.
Local College Paper Debuts Bilingual Edition
Patch.com; Lauren Lola; Feb. 6, 2012
This article reports on the Pioneer, student newspaper for Cal State East Bay, being the first in the Bay Area to produce a bilingual edition.
San Ramon Designer Makes Thrifty Fashionable
Patch.com; Kelly Pollard; Feb. 6, 2012
Kristen Michael is working on her teaching credential at CSUEB while working in the fashion industry.
Untold Stories: William Tillman – the Union's First Black Hero
Patch.com; Johanna Fassbender; Feb. 1, 2012
Patch.com news story reports that Gerald Henig, CSUEB professor emeritus of history, will present the story of Civil War era African American William Tillman, before the Hayward Historical Society on Feb. 4.
Leroy Morishita Named President at CSUEB
KTVU Channel 2; Frank Somerville; Jan. 25, 2012
This is a video report presented throughout Jan. 25 by KTVU Channel 2 about Cal State East Bay's new leader.
Growing your business by tapping the brain trust at your local business school
SMART BUSINESS magazine; Feb. 1, 2012
Terri Swartz, dean of Cal State East Bay's College of Business and Economics, and Luanne Meyer, CBE's director of strategic initiatives, are interviewed about how local businesses needing help can tap into the knowledge of their local university's business school.
Obama's Tuition Plan
KQED/NPR Radio; Forum program; Jan. 31, 2012
Christopher Prado, Associated Students Inc president at Cal State East Bay, was a guest of KQED's Forum program and host Michael Krasny on Jan. 31. Audio is available here.
Students worried about implementation of President Obama's tuition plan
KTVU Channel 2; Paul Chambers; Jan. 27, 2012
Selected Cal State East Bay students and interim vice president Brad Wells are interviewed by KTVU (Channel 2) for this story as a follow up to President Obama's call for universities to hold down tuition costs for students.
'War for Oil' mural aims at creating dialogue at Cal State East Bay
Bay Area News Group (Hayward Daily Review, etc.); Eric Kurhi; Jan. 28, 2012
The Daily Review reports on a new art mural in the Diversity Center, in the New University Union, on Cal State East Bay's Hayward Campus. The new artwork is by Ben Goulart.
CSU East Bay Names New President
KQED/NPR Radio; Jan. 26, 2012
KQED-FM, the NPR station serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, aired a report during its daytime newscasts about Cal State East Bay's new president.
Cal State board names president of East Bay campus
SFGate.com & SF Chronicle; Jan. 25, 2012
Article on the SFGATE and San Francisco Chronicle Web site reports on CSUEB's new president.
Leroy Morishita named Cal State East Bay's fifth president
Bay Area News Group (Contra Costa Times, SJ Mercury News, Hayward Daily Review, Oakland Tribune, etc.); Matt Krupnick; Jan. 26, 2012
Among the many news media reports about the naming of Leroy Morishita as the fifth president of Cal State East Bay.
Leroy Morishita named president of Cal State East Bay
San Francisco Business Times; Ron Leuty; Jan. 25, 2012
This is among the first reports by the media about President Morishita being named permanent president of CSUEB.
Cal State board names president of East Bay campus
Associated Press; Terence Chea; Jan. 25, 2012
This news report is typical of what has been carried by news media outlets through the Associated Press wire service throughout the country regarding the appointment of Leroy Morishita as permanet president of CSUEB. This one was published by the Whittier Daily News in Southern California.
Trustees Confirm New Cal State East Bay President
KCBS News Radio; Doug Sovern; Jan. 25, 2012
Listen to and read story by KCBS News Radio about the CSU Trustees' appointment of Leroy Morishita as permanent president of Cal State East Bay.
Out-of-School Time Drawing Girls Into STEM
Education Week; Nora Fleming; Jan. 5, 2012
Cal State East Bay is prominently noted in the article for providing graduates and undergrads who teach STEM in the middle schools and after school programs in California.
SPORTS BRIEFS: CSUEB announces Hall of Fame inductees
Bay Area News Group; Jan. 13, 2012
This is an announcement about upcoming inductees in the Cal State East Bay Athletic Hall of Fame published in the Bay Area News Group of publications, including the San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, and Hayward Daily Review.
SMALL COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Pioneers Report
Bay Area News Group; Matt Schwab; Jan. 11, 2011
Small College sports columnist Matt Schwab reports on victories by the CSUEB men's and women's basketball teams in CCAA play from the most recent weekend.
The Zen of Zinn: Tenor Sax Jazz Great Teaches Kids What It Takes
Oakland Magazine; Andrew Gilbert; January-February 2012
Dan Zinn, a member of the CSUEB music faculty, is featured in this article of Oakland Magazine. The article also was published in a sister publication, Alameda Magazine.
3 CSUEB Multimedia students develop 360-degree film technique; show it on KRON-TV News
KRON-TV Channel 4; Henry Tenenbaum; Jan. 7, 2012
Cal State East Bay Multimedia Graduate Program students Mustafa Ebrahimi, Martin Wood and Scott Fowler impressed KRON-TV Channel 4 morning show with their 360 degree movie-making technique.
Broncos fall short: Rally in final minutes not enough in loss to East Bay
San Bernardino Sun; Michelle Gardner; Jan. 6, 2011
Cal State East Bay's men's basketball team defeats another top 10 ranked team on Jan. 5.
Crocker Art Museum to feature three retrospectives in 2012
Sacramento Bee; Victoria Dalkey; Jan. 1, 2012
This article in the Sacramento Bee reports that the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento will feature the work of former Cal State East Bay faculty member Mel Ramos during 2012.
