CSUEB in the News
MC grad Lucchesi gets CCAA honor
Modesto Bee; March 5, 2010
CSUEB women's basketball player Lauren Lucchesi is recognized by her hometown newspaper.
Students Rally Against Education Cuts
KCBS News Radio; March 4, 2010
Daytime coverage of student rallies at Cal State East Bay and other Bay Area universities.
'Chicago,' the musical
San Francisco Chronicle; March 1, 2010
Advance calendar item on Cal State East Bay production of 'Chicago,' the musical.
Schwab's Small College Sports Column
Bay Area News Group; Feb. 27, 2010
Sports columnist Matt Schwab reports on Cal State East Bay men's basketball.
Impasse leaves Cal State University board without faculty reps
Los Angeles Times; Feb. 21, 2010
Longtime CSUEB history professor Henry F. Reichman is mentioned as candidate for CSU Board of Trustees as faculty representative.
Schwab's Small College Sports Column
Bay Area News Group; Feb. 20, 2010
Matt Schwab highlights the success of CSUEB's women's water polo team.
Weapons station plans still in limbo
Contra Costa Times; Feb. 19, 2010
Contra Costa Times article reports latest details on former naval weapons station land in Concord where future CSUEB campus has been discussed.
Students Make Demands at CSUEB to Lessen Impact of Budget Cuts
KCBS News Radio; Feb. 18, 2010
KCBS News Radio interviewed students on campus following announcement regarding layoffs and cuts in classes.
Cal State East Bay announces layoffs
Daily Review & Bay Area News Group; Feb. 17, 2010
Coverage of CSUEB announcement regarding workforce cuts announced by President Qayoumi.
Cal State East Bay to slash 60 jobs
San Francisco Chronicle; Feb. 17, 2010
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on CSUEB's cutting its workforce.
Many Cal State freshmen need remediation despite strong high school grades
Oakland Tribune & Bay Area News Group; Feb. 17, 2010
A perfect grade point average in high school doesn't necessarily guarantee a student that remediation won't be needed when that student moves on to college.
CSU encourages 'super seniors' to make way for others
Sacramento Bee; Feb. 17, 2010
CSUEB AVP Greg Smith was interviewed by reporter for her article on the super senior issue.
Cal State East Bay to lay off staff, reduce hours
Associated Press & Newsday New York; Feb. 16, 2010
National coverage of CSUEB layoff announcement reported by AP and picked up by Newsday in New York.
Black churches spread gospel of higher education
San Francisco Chronicle; Feb. 15, 2010
This is a report of CSUEB president Mo Qayoumi speaking at an African American church in West Oakland as part of the CSU's annual Super Sunday events.
For some East Bay students, path to college may begin in church
Daily Review & Bay Area News Group; Feb. 12, 2010
The Daily Review and Bay Area News Group reported in advance on the CSU Super Sunday events at African American churches Feb. 14 and CSUEB's Education Summit for African American and Latino students Feb. 20 on the Hayward campus.
Turn Around Possible in Housing Sector
KCBS News Radio & Associated Press; Feb. 11, 2010
KCBS Radio and the Associated Press covered talk given by respected UCLA economist Ed Leamer for a Smith Center event at CSUEB.
William Tillman: The Union's First Black Hero
The Alameda Sun; Feb. 11, 2010
This article publicizes the Feb. 24 Scholar-OLLI lecture by Gerald Henig on the Civil War hero for the Union side.
49ers debut new stadium design
KGO-TV Channel 7; July 14, 2009
Leo Kahane, CSUEB professor of economics, analyzed the building of a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers for this KGO/ABC-TV news story reported twice during separate news reports.
REGIONAL: CSU campuses denying admission to new students
Bay City News Wire Service; July 10, 2009
This is Bay Area region coverage of the CSU system's announcement regarding the spring 2010 enrollment changes due to the budget crisis and resulting changes at Cal State East Bay.
Real Life Science and Math Project Launched in Boyle Heights Schools
Eastern Group Publications; July 9, 2009
Cal State East Bay President Mo Qayoumi spoke to the media and students on July 6 at an East LA school about the importance of education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) as chair of the CSU system's STEM initiative.
Georgia Babladelis, psychology professor, dies
San Francisco Chronicle; July 3, 2009
This is the San Francisco Chronicle's obituary on longtime Cal State East Bay faculty member Georgia Babladelis
Seven new members join the East Bay Green Corridor Partnership
Oakland Tribune & Bay Area News Group; July 3, 2009
This is one of five different news reports that noted Cal State East Bay's joining and involvement with the East Bay Green Corridor Partnership.
Retired Teachers Award Mini-Grants, Scholarships
San Leandro Times; July 2, 2009
Four CSUEB students enrolled in the Teacher Credentialing Program have been awarded $2,000 scholarships.
Multiple Choice: How to keep the training budget alive in an unstable economy
SMART BUSINESS Magazine; July 2009
Robert Tanner, an instructor in CSUEB's Continuing and International Education Division and president of Business Consulting Solutions LLC, provides advice when dealing in an unstable economy.
Ex-homeless man earns two degrees
The Times-Herald; June 27, 2009
Samuel Odwalu Mayson earns degrees in finance and accounting in CSUEB ceremony June 14.
OUTFRONT: Google's Options Odyssey
Forbes Magazine; June 22, 2009
Jerry Liu, CSUEB professor of finance, was interviewed by Forbes Magazine following his study of the market options written to buy or sell Google stock near earnings release dates for the first 34 months of its publicly traded life.
S.F. Symphony cellist Lawrence Granger dies
The San Francisco Chronicle; June 19, 2009
Lawrence Granger was a longtime and popular lecturer in music at Cal State East Bay.
Memorial set for CSUEB music lecturer, Pleasanton cellist
The Pleasanton Weekly; June 18, 2009
Lawrence Granger's hometown newspaper also reported on the passing of the highly-respected music educator and performer.
Cal State East Bay graduates ponder future in struggling economy
Daily Review & Bay Area News Group; June 15, 2009
Graduates know that they may face a tough time finding their first jobs as they reflect on their graduation.
For Van Gundys, coaching is a family matter
Yahoo! Sports; June 13, 2009
Bill Van Gundy, father of NBA Head Coach Stan Van Gundy of the Orlando Magic and former NBA and New York Knicks Head Coach Jeff Van Gundy, is a former assistant basketball coach at CSUEB. A former CSUEB player under Bill Van Gundy helped babysit the
Making the right choice
San Mateo Daily Journal; June 10, 2009
A graduate of Summit Prep High School in East Palo Alto who has turned around her life and academic success, has announced she will study criminal justice at CSUEB starting this fall.
DEFINED BY POSITIVES: Weston Ranch senior refuses to let physical challenges get in her way
The Stockton Record; June 5, 2009
Tolulope Afolabi has overcome physical challenges with an "unfailing positive demeanor" at Weston High School and plans to study at CSUEB starting this fall with ambition to become a pediatrician.
Concord Campus' Annie Chandler on KQED's Calif. Report
KQED Radio; May 21, 2009
Annie Nogales Chandler, assistant director for enrollment development at the Concord Campus, is interviewed as part of the California Report's story on community college students transferring to four-year universities.
CSUEB political science prof. Elizabeth Bergman interviewed on CBS-5
KPIX CBS-5 News; May 17, 2009
Video of the professor's insights regarding the May 19 California statewide election can be viewed here.
Help wanted: Companies recruit social media experts
Silicon Valley-San Jose Business Journal; May 15, 2009
Cal State East Bay is among the organizations seeking to communicate effectively with future and currents and the public.
CSUEB's Renaissance Scholars program featured on ABC-7
KGO ABC-7 News; May 10, 2009
Program coordinator Kevin Bristow and former foster youth Chantal Johnson described the challenges faced by foster youth and their chances of getting a higher education.
Three to receive honorary doctorates from Cal State East Bay
The Daily Review; May 8, 2009
A bestselling author, Internet innovator, and an East Bay philanthropist will be honored at Cal State East Bay commencement ceremonies in mid-June.
Golfers swing into prominence at CSU East Bay
Bay Area News Group; May 3, 2009
The golf team won the Cal Pac Conference Tournament April 26-27, as the NAIA's No. 19 nationally ranked Pioneers upset the 13th ranked team from Holy Names University.
Cal State East Bay turns to green tech to fend off power crisis
InfoWorld; April 24, 2009
Info World recognizes the university's 'virtualization andsmarter practices' as it saves 95 percent on energy costs.
CSU East Bay Chosen by IDG's InfoWorld Among Green 15 Universities Recognized for Green Computing
MarketWire; April 24, 2009
CSUEB was selected for a Green 15 Award by the publication Info World for its "green approach" to computer network servers.
Science Festival coming to Cal State East Bay
The Daily Review; April 24, 2009
The April 25 CSUEB Science Festival is a treat for science lovers of all ages and will feature demonstrations by university faculty and scientists from a number of organizations.
Crowd confronts ex-Weatherman at Cal State East Bay
The Daily Review; April 23, 2009
The controversial Mark Rudd, a leader of the 1968 Columbia University student strike that opposed the Vietnam War, spoke April 22 on the Hayward Campus.
Local science education to be revamped
The Daily Review; April 22, 2009
Alameda County high school science teachers and students will benefit from a $1.4 million grant that will have CSUEB faculty partnering with the county's Office of Education.
California State University virtualizes to save power
Information Week; April 20, 2009
Information Week columnist writes about the university's saving of power with new network server set up.
My Word: Time to make Oakland the headquarters of CSU East Bay
Inside Bay Area; April 4, 2009
Jim Wunderman, president and CEO of the Bay Area Council, has written a commentary with his reasons why the main headquarters for CSUEB should be located in Oakland.
Arroyo Grande woman overcomes MS to dance in D.C.
The Adobe Press; April 3, 2009
The cast of the Cal State East Bay cast of "Tongues" features an impressive cast of performers.
Cal State East Bay program vetted by universities' 'best of the best'
The Daily Review; Mach 16, 2009
The university's College of Business and Economics is reaffirmed for accreditation. It has maintained accreditation since 1973.
East Bay experts add to growing call for college aid reform
Contra Costa Times; March 10, 2009
CSUEB hosted a student financial aids conference, sponsored by the College Board, on the Hayward Campus March 9.
Cal State East Bay is Recognized for Green IT Initiative
Cal State East Bay combined server storage virtualization from 3PAR with server virtualization from VMware to reduce storage capacity requirements by 80% and power consumption by 26%, to receive financial incentives from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).
Honest Abe brought alive in Cal State East Bay Lecture
By Jason Sweeney, The Daily Review
On Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, more than 130 people packed the wood-paneled Biella Room in the library at Cal State East Bay to listen to a free lecture by award-winning history professor Gerald Henig.
Cal State University officials to mix education into prayers
By Kristofer Noceda, The Daily Review, Feb. 13, 2009
Cal State University officials credit outreach efforts with contributing to the rise in black students attending college. Those efforts will continue with Super Sunday, in which CSU educators visit African American churches to provide materials and information about higher education.
Outreach Mandated for New Sikh Studies Chair-holder
By Anju Kaur, Sikh News Network staff journalist Feb 06, 2009
Jaideep Singh, the new endowed chair-holder of Sikh and Punjabi Studies at the California State University, East Bay, is the first to focus on community outreach.
Contentious Q&A at Cal State East Bay
By Kristofer Noceda, The Daily Review Feb. 4, 2009
An Israeli diplomat who visited Cal State East Bay on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Israel election found himself bombarded with questions and concerns about ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Cal State East Bay kicks off homecoming week
By Kristofer Noceda, The Daily Review Jan. 27, 2009
Cal State East Bay students, faculty and administrators kicked off a weeklong homecoming celebration by reintroducing the Pioneer Bookstore, under new management.
Hundreds attend education summit for Latino students
By Lucinda Ryan Correspondent Jan. 25, 2009
Aspiring college students and their parents packed the classrooms and halls of Cal State East Bay in Hayward on Saturday to get a heads-up on higher education during the ninth annual Latino Education Summit.
Latino students urged to aim higher
By Kristofer Noceda, Staff Writer, Bay Area News Group Jan. 21, 2009
Education officials will try to attract more Latino students to higher education this weekend by providing information on what is needed to attend college. The 9th annual Latino Education Summit - an event founded to address low levels of Latino students enrolled in college - will be at Cal State East Bay.
Freshman enrollment up 31 percent at Cal State East Bay
By Kristofer Noceda, The Daily Review
AC Transit to provide free rides for CSUEB students, faculty
By Kristofer Noceda, The Daily Review, Jan. 12, 2009
Cal State East Bay and AC Transit have launched a public transportation program that will provide free bus rides to students and faculty.
