Capping off college with senior projects


Alyssa Huerta had some valuable insights while creating a portfolio of work around the theme of “youth and future.”

To fulfill a CSU Monterey Bay requirement that all seniors complete a capstone – a creative or research project – the Human Communication major wrote three poems and five short stories.

Posted by Joan Weiner on May 14, 2012 -
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CSUMB featured in 'green' college guide

It’s the latest thing in American college ratings: How green is your campus?

At CSU Monterey Bay, the answer is: Green enough to earn a listing in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges for the second consecutive year.

Created by the Princeton Review in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, the guide profiles colleges and universities that demonstrate a notable commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation.

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Three honored as part of Cesar Chavez Challenge


Cesar ChavezMembers of two campus organizations earned a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in recognition of their work during the Cesar Chavez Challenge at CSU Monterey Bay.

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Pinnacles wins energy conservation contest

During April, CSU Monterey Bay residents showed that small changes can make a big difference when it comes to conserving energy.

From April 2 to 22, students in the 11 residence halls participated in the Campus Conservation Nationals, CSUMB’s first effort to change people’s energy use in a measurable way.

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Drop that cheeseburger!

It's Meatless Monday

If you're thinking of having a burger for lunch at CSU Monterey Bay – and it's a Monday – you might want to reconsider that choice.

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CSUMB student wins film scholarship

Monterey County Film Commission honors another TAT student

Joey Blackburn is this year’s recipient of the Monterey County Film Commission’s student scholarship.

Posted by Joan Weiner on May 11, 2012 -
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Summer Arts comes to CSUMB

Classes, public performances highlight program

Sword fights, improvisational comedy, animation, hip-hop: Summer school was never this much fun.

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Campus aims for zero waste at student move-out

Sustainability is one of the university's core valuesSome CSU Monterey Bay students were surprised at what they saw discarded during last year’s spring rush to clean out dorm rooms a

Posted by Joan Weiner on May 09, 2012 -
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Grad student's research takes CSU honor

Reseach by a CSU Monterey Bay graduate student may prove helpful to managers of former Fort Ord lands.

Bart KowalskiThe work took a top honor for Bart Kowalski at the California State University Student Research Competition May 4 and 5 in Long Beach.

Posted by Joan Weiner on May 10, 2012 -
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'River in Ruin' author lectures on May 10

Journalist explores ills of Monterey Peninsula's primary water source

Author Ray March will visit CSUMB on May 10“The Carmel River presents a remarkable test case for a messed-up river.

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