Giving and Support
Annual Fund completes first e-mail campaign
With the number of potential donors rising, CSUEB adds new tactics to raise support.
Steering committee announced for CSUEB comprehensive campaign
A group of supporters will advise the president on developing the first university-wide fundraising campaign.
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.
Packard Foundation grant for after-school workers to strengthen teaching corps
A CSUEB program to create pathways to teaching via employment in after-school programs receives a $125,000 planning grant.
Nursing receives $250K grant for pathway program
A grant from Kaiser Permanente through the East Bay Community Foundation will support students transferring from local community colleges to complete BSN degrees.
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.
$1.5 million award supports STEM teacher development
A grant from the National Science Foundation will establish the Noyce Teaching Fellowship for students earning credentials and master's degrees in education.
Bike to work event raises money for athletic scholarships
The athletics department hosted a bike to work fundraiser on Aug. 7 at the Hayward campus, raising $3,175 for Pioneer athletic scholarships.
CSUEB furlough information and schedules
Because of cuts in state support for the CSU budget, most employees will be furloughed an average of two days per month from August until June 2010.
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.
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.
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.
Annual gala honors former foster youth
CSUEB's Renaissance Scholars program recognizes the achievements of its students with a formal dinner event, featuring speeches and performances from alumni, students and supporters.
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.
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 selected for national initiative on educational improvements
Four universities nationwide will receive funds from the Living Cities consortium to collaborate with workforce partners on improving educational outcomes.
Soda Foundation supports Renaissance Scholars Program
A $20,000 grant from the Y&H Soda Foundation, named for longtime friends of CSUEB, will fund a community outreach liaison position.
Grant brings business students into affordable housing industry
The Merritt Scholars Fund will provide tuition assistance and a summer internship to students in the real estate administration option.
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.
Bank of America supports math as the path to college and career
A $25,000 grant from Bank of America will support development of Summer Algebra Academies for high school students, coordinated by CSUEB and local community organizations.
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.
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.
Saxophonist Heads Yoshi's Fundraiser March 3
Saxophonist Dayna Stephens and the California State University, East Bay Jazz Ensembles will bring their music to Yoshi's Jazz Club Tuesday, March 3 for the 10th Annual Night of Jazz Music Department Scholarship Fundraiser.
