Provost's Message - August 19, 2020
Message From Provost Jersky
News
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Join President Conoley and Provost Jersky for our Virtual 2020 Annual Convocation. Our virtual program will be on Friday, August 21st from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. To view the event, simply go to the convocation website. A link to the event will be provided at that time.
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Beach Pride Events is proud to present the first-ever “Virtual Week of Welcome” at Long Beach State. Join us Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4 (All Day).
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The Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) is excited to launch MyBMAC, to centralize accommodation requests/approval between students, faculty, and BMAC staff. MyBMAC will launch on Monday, August 24th and will be accessible through Single Sign-On.
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IT Update: Using personal or free versions of cloud file storage services to conduct University business do not meet University compliance requirements for security, privacy and records retention. Use OneDrive for Business to securely store and share files.
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IT Warning: Phishing and scamming emails continue to rise, and social engineering is at the heart of them all. Learn tips for guarding against phishing and scamming on our website.
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As we alternate the modality of our courses, stay up-to-date on any and all changes regarding our Academic Continuity plan. Our website is being constantly updated and contains all the pertinent resources for faculty with alternative forms of instruction.
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Remaining Optimistic: The Grunion Gazette with President Jane Close Conoley
Academic Affairs News
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Deborah Thien accepted the position of Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Success.
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Chris Lowe – SharkLab Director Describes Cutting-Edge Technology Used to Track Sharks – KPCC
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Historic Millard Sheets Mosaic Relocates to Cal State Long Beach – LA Weekly
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Laura Gonzalez - 6 Utility Stocks to Buy Now for Dividends and Stability – Nasdaq
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Kevin Wallsten - What’s next after the Supreme Court’s birth control ruling? – The Washington Post
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How this historic mosaic mural will be saved for future generations to enjoy – Long Beach Post
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Debby Sneed - Ancient Greeks may have built 'disability ramps' on some temples– Fox News
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Mayor Starts Cal State Long Beach Scholarship In Mother's Name – The Grunion Gazette
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Postponed economic forum set to return in August with new format – Long Beach Business Journal
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Laura Gonzalez - 7 Penny Stocks for the Valiant Investor – InvestorPlace
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Laura Gonzalez - 3 Startup Companies to Invest In on SeedInvest – InvestorPlace
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Chris Lowe - Scientists use drones to study great white sharks along California coast – Reuters
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Chris Lowe - Great white sharks swim among us at Southern California beaches – Los Angeles Times
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Chris Lowe - Drones reveal shark fests, though US bites remain rare – USA Today
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Jason Whitehead – CSULB Professor Talks About Harris as Biden’s VP Pick – KTLA
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Chris Lowe – CSULB SharkLab Director Featured in Shark Week – Discovery Channel
Other News and Announcements
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COVID-19 Pre-Screen Questionnaire - All faculty and staff must complete this questionnaire before any and every visit to campus. The questionnaire is accessed via CSULB Single Sign On by clicking on the COVID-19 Pre-Screen chiclet.
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COVID-Related Leave for Faculty - CSULB has employed temporary paid leave programs for eligible faculty employees. For more information, please visit the Faculty Affairs website.
Grants and Gifts
The next Provost’s Message will be Wednesday, September 16. Items for the upcoming message should be submitted by Friday, September 11 to aa-communication@csulb.edu. All submissions must include a hyperlink with a title.