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	Vol.6, No 135, August 23, 1999
	Important dates throughout CSULB'S History 1947-48: Survey is made by the State Department of Education and the Regents of the University of California that recommended a state college be built to serve Orange County and southeast portion of Los Angeles County. January 27, 1949: Governorís approval given for the creation of a state college. Temporary buildings were constructed at 5301 E. Anaheim St. September 28, 1949: First fall semester is in session with a student body of 160. June 1950: The name of the new college was changed from Los Angeles-Orange County State College to Long Beach State. March 10, 1950: First newspaper was printed. June 16, 1950: The first graduation exercises where 30 students received their Bachelor of Arts degrees. Summer of 1951: Construction began on a permanent campus. 1953: Freshmen and sophomores are admitted. June 1972: California legislature changed the universityís name to California State University Long Beach. 1994: Dr. Robert C. Maxson is named CSULB president..		First day preparations for confused students Difficult parking has solutions Campus jobs help students Financial aid available Career Center helps students meet goals Food shops feed CSULB Overseas studies worth experience Library offers many services Disability program grows Health Center gets new look Campus crimes down; hate crimes increase Escorts ease fears on campus Dorms filled to capacity; 419 wait Dorms vs.Apartment Colleges at a glance How to buy a computer, bargain hunting Graduation check list Freshmen: calm, cool, confused Important test dates Important dates throughout CSULB's History KLON Blues Festival Fall '99 events May gone, women's volleyball ranked fifth Coach excited about season Team to swing into action High expectations for low scores Squad optimistic Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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