Frequently
Asked Questions
What is the 50th Anniversary all about? Our 50th anniversary
will provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the University's
excellence as we reflect on our past and look toward the future.
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and our neighbor ing communities
can all join together to mark our contributions to the academic
and professional development of thousands of students as well
as our role in the economic development of the State of California.
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| How long will it last? The 50th Anniversary
observances and celebration will be sustained over three semesters:
Spring 1999, Fall 1999, and Spring 2000. During the Spring 1999
semester we will reflect on our history and how we have become what
we are, during Fall of 1999 we will showcase the varied talents
and qualities of our current faculty, staff, students, and alumni,
and during the Spring of 2000 we will stimulate discussion of our
future by bringing national leaders in higher education to our campus.
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What major events will the University sponsor? We will
begin with a Founders Day Convocation in the Pyramid on January
29, featuring an aca demic procession; music, performance, and
video; a keynote address; greetings from notable ofli cials;
and a luncheon reception. For Spring of 2000, a symposium on
Pathways to Excellence in Higher Education will explore educational
policy for the 21st century. Other events like the Odyssey theme-year,
Homecoming, Staff Day, Kaleidoscope, athletic events, the Alumni
Banquet, and Com mencement will celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of CSULB in a variety of ways.
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| What are the ways for a department or organization
to participate? Academic departments, student groups, staff
organizations, emeritus faculty and staff, and commu nity partners
are invited to plan events, receptions, and activities which have
a theme related to the celebration. Existing campus programs like
Women's History Month, Black History Month, Depart mental Colloquia,
etc. are encouraged to embrace the 50th birthday celebration by
focusing on the contributions that have made the success of the
university over the last 50 years. All are welcome to submit new
events to the Steering Committee for inclusion in this campus-wide
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What is the next step? We need information about events
which you will be augmenting or creating for the 50th Anniver
sary Celebration. In order to coordinate publicity efforts effectively,
we will maintain a "master calendar" of events which can be
publicized both on and off campus. If you are planning to augment
an existing campus event or create a new event, please contact
the 50th Anniversary office at 562/ 985-4546.
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| How do I schedule a new event? If you
have ideas about a new event or program which you would like to
add to the 50th Anniversary celebration (e.g., a departmental alumni
reception, a film from the '50s, a dance featuring period music,
a photo exhibit, a guest speaker or symposium) fill out the attached
form and return it to the 50th Anniversary Events Committee office.
Check the master calendar (located on the campus web site under
"What's Hot" to make sure you are not conflicting with another event,
and let us know if you need information about scheduling events
on campus. You will be responsible for financial support of your
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Whom do I contact for more information? If you have
questions, please contact Michael Blazey, Faculty Coordinator,
at mblazey@csulb.edu
or Jessica Nelson, Program Assistant at (562) 985-4546.
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