News - April 20, 2017

“Before I Die I Want To …” Wall – April 25, 26, 27

The CSU Institute for Palliative Care Long Beach, several departments (Health Care Administration, Gerontology, and Nursing), and three community partners (Palliative Care at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Alzheimer's Orange County, and St Joseph's Health) are sponsoring a “Before I Die I Want to….” wall on these 3 days:

  • April 25 at Beach Circle
  • April 26 on Friendship Walk
  • April 27 at Maxson Plaza

Everyone is invited to visit and participate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found on the College of Health and Human Services website or at www.beforeidie.city.

Waste Diversion/Recycling – Reaching the Next Level – Thursday, May 4

Ken Perdue, National Manager of Sustainability for Staples© Business Advantage, will be speaking on campus Thursday, May 4 at 11 a.m. at the Barrett Athletic Administration Building (BAC) Room 223. Ken will be introducing new, innovative recycling solutions to help organizations attain their zero waste goals.  For additional information, please contact ext. 5-4296 or purchasing@csulb.edu.

Upcoming Parking Notice – Friday, May 5

On Friday, May 5, fifty parking spaces will be coned off in Lot 4 for a special event. Spaces will be reserved at 9 p.m. the evening prior to the event and reopen Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m. Alternative parking locations include Lot 3 and Lot 5.

Jewels of the Night – Saturday, May 6

The 23rd annual Jewels of the Night festivities will take place at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday, May 6.  Presented by the 49er Athletic Club, the fundraising division within Long Beach State's Athletic Department, this is the marquee event for generating revenue to support approximately 350 Long Beach State student athletes in a quest to realize their academic and athletic ambitions. Contact Kellyn Brawley (ext. 5-7976) for ticket or table information, and Brenna Klein (ext. 5-8743) regarding donations. Check out the Jewels of the Night website for details on the evening.

Parking During 2017 Commencement
Tuesday, May 23 through Friday, May 26

2017 Commencement will take place Tuesday, May 23 through Friday, May 26. Over the course of the 11 Commencement ceremonies, our campus hosts more than 10,000 graduating students and tens of thousands of their family members and friends. With this many people and vehicles coming and going, campus traffic and parking will certainly be affected.

University Police and Parking Services have determined that there will be sufficient parking on campus during Commencement; however, at impacted times the available spaces will be in the outer lots and parking structures. Recognizing that our normal routines and activities will be disrupted, we ask that every member of the campus community plan ahead and consider ways to minimize the impact of traffic volume and parking congestion on campus, and especially around the Commencement/Central Quad venue. Carpooling, biking, taking the bus, and packing a lunch are some ways to reduce traffic and parking while welcoming our guests.

Please note these important changes to parking during the four days of Commencement:

  • Lot 7 will be designated for accessible parking (ADA placards), with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lot 6 will be designated for overflow accessible parking with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lot 5 will be designated for essential Commencement vendors and volunteers with a limited number of employee spaces available.
  • Lots 3, 4, and 9 will be restricted to employee parking.
  • Lots 8 and 8A will be reserved for high profile guests, including trustees and media. Minimal employee parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Lot 17 will be open for employee parking but Commencement guests may park there as well.

The changes to parking in Lots 5, 6, and 7 will shift parking to Lot 17, the outer lots, and the parking structures during Commencement week. Please see the campus map for lot locations.

Departments and colleges hosting their own celebrations and ceremonies during Commencem

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