An Update for CSULB Faculty & Staff
A Message from President Conoley
While our campus community wishes for a return to something like “normal,” I trust that all can appreciate the complexity of what confronts us. We are living and planning through, I think, one of the worst, if not the worst, threats to public higher education in our history. Our actions, decisions, and timelines have far-reaching, even life-saving/threatening, consequences.
This week, we ramped up planning to repopulate campus, though that will be driven by health experts and in alignment with the Governor's four-phase guidance. In addition, and not unanticipated, we, as a system and campus, are learning more about budget challenges. I will provide timely updates as facts and guidance are firm. For today, let’s do our best to stay together. OneBeach is not just a hashtag, it is a necessity if we are to thrive.
Answering Common Questions About the University's Response to COVID-19
In a new video message, President Jane Close Conoley answers some questions about the university's response to COVID-19 and how the university will move forward.
Disbursement of CARES Act Funds Begins
Federal funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is being disbursed to qualifying students. The amount of emergency aid each student will receive is based on financial-need information on file with the university. Additional aid is available through an application process to students who have incurred expenses related to COVID-19.
Bette Korber ’81, ‘88 Turns Her Attention to COVID-19 Fight
The CSULB Distinguished Alumna is at the forefront of a preliminary study done at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico that examined a global database of the virus with the intent of developing a vaccine. The research was featured this week in the Los Angeles Times.
COVID-19 Has Unintended Consequences for Nurse Practitioner's Cancer Patients
In CSULB’s latest Healthcare Heroes spotlight, Nurse Practitioner Jamie Balderas ‘96, ‘18 describes the complications COVID-19 presents for immuno-compromised patients and the healthcare workers who treat them.
Donations from Beach Community Aid Students in Need
The success of the recent OneBeach fundraiser has ensured that students hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis will continue to benefit from the CSULB Student Emergency Fund. The fundraiser generated more than $260,000 in donations, including a $100,000 match donation from a generous donor. Contributions to the Student Emergency Fund can still be made here.
CSULB Will Lead the CSU’s New Center to Close Achievement Gaps
The CSU-wide effort to study and close achievement gaps at all grade levels will be led by Dean Shireen Pavri and will be housed within the College of Education. The effort is funded by a $3 million state allocation and will leverage CSULB’s robust network of education partnerships to develop and disseminate best practices throughout the region.
Tech Resources for Those Working at Home
The Division of Information Technology has published the latest technology services and resources available to CSULB faculty, staff and students.
CSULB In The News
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CSULB Professor Explains Why Asian Giant Hornet is Bad News for Honeybees
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CSULB Nursing Student Next to Be On The Frontline of Fight Against COVID-19 (Video)
LA Times
Scientists say a now-dominant strain of the coronavirus could be more contagious than original
