President's Messages

Dear Beach Community: We hope that you had an enjoyable break over the past few days. As a follow up to information shared last week, if you traveled out of state for the holiday, we ask that you self-quarantine for 14 days. This is consistent with current public health guidance. Also, if you are experience any symptoms or are concerned about a possible exposure, we encourage you to receive a COVID-19 test through your health care provider or through a testing site sponsoring by a public…

Video Transcript (.pdf) This past year has been one filled with “challenges” – to say the least – and also action. When I introduced our Equity and Action Report in August, I shared context that is important for us to continually revisit. Last spring, the senseless death of George Floyd—together with the killings of…

The following message was shared by President Conoley in Beach Bulletin, the faculty and staff newsletter. A similar message was sent to students by Vice President Lesen and Medical Director Fodran. The arrival of upcoming holidays signals a time when many of us look forward to gathering with family and friends.  The pandemic, however, presents new challenges in staying safe, and the sacrifices we may need to make are likely disappointing.   Both our country and our state are…

Dear Beach Community: At Cal State Long Beach, we have unique opportunities to live, learn and model the values we embrace. Election season – however contentious– is a good time to remind each other about those values. In this video, university leaders help me discuss politics in the context of our working, learning and living spaces. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch and consider the freedoms we enjoy and…