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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.

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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.

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Sustainability certificate opens doors to growing field of green jobs

The university introduces an interdisciplinary certificate program in sustainable resource management to meet demand for environmental experience in the workforce.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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Division II move expected to elevate Pioneer play

The move to Division II has brought expansion, organization and a growing sense of excitement to Cal State East Bay athletics.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'Almond Eyes' dazzles sold-out crowd

With 91-year-old Dorothy Toy in the audience, CSUEB production recreates life of '40s-era dance team Toy & Wing, who were known as the Asian Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

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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.

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CSUEB Continuing Ed to host open house at Oakland Center Aug. 13

Attendees will be able to explore more than 60 certificate and degree programs offered in a variety of industries and fields, with training available at all levels in many specialized areas.

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Student interns take on Washington, D.C.

Two CSUEB seniors majoring in political science will learn about the political process through internships in Washington, D.C.

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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.

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GI Bill use extends to certificate programs

A recent change to the GI Bill for the first time allows veterans attending CSUEB to put the money toward certificate programs offered through the Department of Continuing Education.

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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.

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Concord student intern curates exhibit celebrating Walnut Creek pioneer

Student intern Ricke Barnum recently curated an exhibit celebrating Mary Penniman, whose work received little notice during her lifetime.

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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.

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CSUEB student wins first place at CSU competition

Eight CSUEB students competed at the 23rd Annual CSU Research Competition in May, including graduate student Bryan Brandow, who won first place in the education category for his research on cultural transmission of Latino families.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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McNair Scholars graduation reception June 1

Seniors who participated in the McNair Scholars program will be honored for their acceptance into graduate programs at a reception June 1 in the University Union.

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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.

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`Tongues' production wows Kennedy Center crowds

"Tongues" capped off a triumphant season with two Washington, D.C. performances that brought audiences to their feet.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BFA students show work through April 23

Paintings, photography, sculpture, and works on paper featured in annual exhibition at University Art Gallery.

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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.

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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.

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Pioneers win Cal Pac tourney championship

The Pioneer men's basketball team will compete in the NAIA II Basketball Championships March 11 following a 55-52 victory over William Jessup University in the Cal Pac Conference Playoffs title game Feb. 28.

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CSUEB hosting Cal Pac Basketball Tourney

Cal State East Bay's Pioneer Gym is the site for the semi-finals and championship games of the Cal Pac Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28.

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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."

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CSUEB Exhibit Honors Forgotten Laborers

Tools, bottles and opium paraphernalia that once belonged to Chinese laborers who helped create the San Leandro Reservoir will be on display through June 11 at the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology.

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'Sophisticated Ladies' coming to CSUEB stage

Duke Ellington's high-stepping world of jazz and dance will come to life in March when CSUEB's Theatre and Dance Department collaborates with the Music Department on a rousing rendition of Sophisticated Ladies in the University Theatre.

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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.

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CSUEB, CSU Reach Out to African Am. Churches

This Sunday (Feb. 15), in an effort to increase the number of African Americans attending college, CSUEB and the California State University system are partnering with Bay Area African American churches for the annual "CSU Super Sunday."

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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.

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Rec, Wellness Center to Benefit Campus Life

There will be a new focal point for student life on the Hayward campus of Cal State East Bay when classes begin for the fall 2010 quarter.

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Renovated bookstore grand opening Monday

Pioneer Bookstore's official re-opening ceremony is tied in with the beginning of Cal State East Bay's weeklong 2009 Homecoming.

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Students expand horizons through study abroad

Nearly two dozen Cal State East Bay students have been chosen to study or attend conferences across the United States and abroad during the current academic year.

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CSUEB enrollment reaches record numbers

A record-breaking freshman class enrolled for fall quarter at California State University, East Bay, which has seen a 31 percent rise in first-time freshmen since fall 2007. The jump in freshmen enrollment contributed to overall enrollment growth of 8 percent.

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Conference on Hispanic HS Student Needs Nov. 7

The needs of Hispanic high school students in Contra Costa County will be the focus of the eighth annual "Narrowing the Gap" Educational Conference Nov. 7 on the Concord Campus of Cal State East Bay.

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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.

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CSUEB receives first approvals from NCAA Div. 2

Cal State East Bay's athletics program has been accepted for exploratory membership in NCAA Division II by the Division II membership committee and management council, the first step towards making a permanent move there and to the CCAA.

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Pre-Nursing program at Concord starts in fall

In response to the nursing shortage, a pre-nursing education program for freshman students will be offered for the first time at the Concord Campus of Cal State East Bay starting with the fall 2008 quarter.

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Toni West Named Women's Basketball Coach

Toni West, a former Las Positas College head coach and San Francisco State assistant coach, has been appointed women's basketball head coach at Cal State East Bay.

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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.

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