News
in a few
Postponed • The
2005 Academic Technology BeachBash has
been postponed while the Cal State Long
Beach Library focuses on migration and
stability. For further information contact
Associate Dean Henry J. DuBois at (562)
985-8880.
Accommodation • California State University Chancellor
Charles B. Reed has announced the CSU system will accommodate students who
attended colleges or universities in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The following seven schools still have spaces available: Bakersfield, Chico,
Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Humbolt, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Students
can gain admission for fall 2005 even if they lack proper academic records.
Relief • The nursing and engineering departments in
conjunction with the American Red Cross are currently collaborating to spearhead
a disaster relief effort for hurricane victims. Today through Sept. 16 there
will be donation stations at the University Bookstore, at the Learning Center
inside the nursing building, and at the Outpost. Associated Students, Inc.,
in collaboration with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, will have a
donation container available at ASI Recruitment Night, Week of Welcome and
in the ASI Office (USU-311).
Golf • The Long Beach State’s men’s golf
team was ranked as one of the Top 25 over all men’s golf programs in
the September issue of Golf Digest. Teams were ranked based on history and
success of the program, academic environment, climate, location, the coach
and facilities. Ranked No. 1 on the list was UCLA, followed by Georgia Tech,
Florida, Texas and USC.
Nomination • President
George W. Bush on Monday nominated John
Roberts to succeed William H. Rehnquist
as chief justice and called on the Senate
to confirm him before the Supreme Court
opens its fall term on Oct. 3.
Ruling • A
federal judge in Sydney, Australia ordered
distributors of the popular file-swapping
program Kazaa to alter the software,
which millions have downloaded, so it
can no longer be used for music piracy.
Federal Court Judge Murray Wilcox determined
in Monday’s ruling that owners
and distributors of the Australian-based
company, led by Sharman Networks Ltd.,
took no action to rein in illegal file-sharing
despite posted warnings on their Web
site urging Kazaa users not to swap copyright
material. |
