FALL 2006 / WINTER 2007

• We're Helping to Build a Great University

• A Word from the Vice President
• Bickerstaff Center for Student-Athlete Academic Services

• Profile of Brigette Young
• Alan T. Nishio Educational Equity Excellence Scholarship Established
• Plaudits

• The Leadership Continuum
• Unit Activities

• Meet Kevin Cape
• National Coming Out Day Held at CSULB
• Student Nuggets
• Facts About The Beach

• Scholarship News
• Gifts and Grants
• Campus Scenes

Student Nuggets

Achievements

Sandra Olmedo—a student employee in the Office of the Dean of Students—received a Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities national internship for summer 2007. A kinesiology major at CSULB, Olmedo is slated to work as a recreation therapy intern at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

CSULB to Host Games

On May 11-13, Long Beach State is slated to host the 2007 National Collegiate Women’s Water Polo Championship at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. The top eight teams in the nation will compete, with one team being crowned national champion. For more information, visit www.LongBeachState.com.

Greek Gems

Latino University Magazine bestowed its Organization of the Month award on Sigma Lambda Beta in its October issue. The men of Sigma Lambda Beta are involved in many campus and community activities, including a CPR awareness event, high school outreach and Make a Difference Day. Sigma Lambda Beta is one of the largest Latino Greek organizations, with a high concentration of chapters on the West Coast. Principles of the fraternity include brotherhood, philanthropy, cultural awareness and scholarship.