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The Office of University Communications

The mission of The Office of University Communications is to increase awareness of California State University, East Bay, help shape and enhance the University's image, and advance its objectives among all of its constituencies through integrated, strategic communications.

The role of University Communications is to develop strategies, create standards, and produce a wide range of communications in support of key University priorities and initiatives, including development, brand marketing, and enrollment management.

The work of University Communications includes:


  • University Branding, Publications, and Graphic Communications

  • Enrollment Marketing Communications and Collateral

  • Development Marketing Communications and Collateral

  • Public and Media Relations

  • Alumni and Friends Publications

  • Employee and Internal Communications
  • Advertising, Awareness, and Advocacy Campaigns

Strategic communications, publications, and content produced by the Office of University Communications include Cal State East Bay Magazine, The View employee e-newsletter, CSUEB enrollment marketing and development marketing communications, news releases, and promotional multimedia. In addition, University Communications sponsors and manages a number of University Web pages and sites, including www.csueastbay.edu, About Cal State East Bay, News & Events, Alumni and Friends, Giving to Cal State East Bay, and the University of Possibilities Campaign site.

Professionals from the Office of University Communications are also available to consult on institutional branding, publications, marketing communications, editing, and news.

University Communications Contacts

Jay Colombatto
Associate Vice President
(510) 885-4678
jay.colombatto@csueastbay.edu

Kimberly Legocki
Director, Social Media
(510) 885-2878
kimberly.legocki@csueastbay.edu

Monique Beeler

Associate Director, Public Relations
Director, Employee and Alumni & Friends Publications
(510) 885-4295
monique.beeler@csueastbay.edu

Barry Zepel
Media Relations Officer
(510) 885-3884
barry.zepel@csueastbay.edu


Sarah Stanek
Senior Development Writer
(510) 885-2036
sarah.stanek@csueastbay.edu

Jesse Cantley
University Art Director
Design & Publications Department
(510) 885-2189
jesse.cantley@csueastbay.edu

Lydia Choi
Graphic Designer
Design & Publications Department
(510) 885-4751
lydia.choi@csueastbay.edu

Kent Kavasch
Graphic Designer
Design & Publications Department
(510) 885-4706
kent.kavasch@csueastbay.edu

Ronn Patton
Manager, University Events
(510) 885-2717
ronn.patton@csueastbay.edu

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