Begin the new academic year with colleagues from throughout California State University, Long Beach at the 2008 Annual Convocation on Friday, August 29 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St. President F. King Alexander, Provost Karen L. Gould and Academic Senate Chair Praveen Soni will reflect on the University’s achievements and outline their initiatives for 2008-09. All faculty and staff are invited to the reception and continental breakfast from 8 – 8:45 a.m. and the program at 9 a.m.