Recent news

CSUMB competes in recycling rivalry

CSU Monterey Bay is among more than 600 colleges and universities that kicked off participation in RecycleMania on Feb. 12 to see who rules at recycling.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 10, 2012 -

President Harrison preaches college message

CSUMB reaches out to African American community

Each February, Super Sunday sends California State University officials including Chancellor Charles B. Reed, trustees, and campus presidents to African American churches throughout California — where they preach the power of college preparation.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 10, 2012 -

Student designs logo for fundraising event

Feb. 12 10K race benefits Rape Crisis Center

As publicity kicks in for the annual Together with Love 10K race, cheerful images focusing on a bright red heart are popping up around the local area.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 09, 2012 -

Accounting students earn scholarships

Three CSU Monterey Bay business students have been awarded scholarships by the San Jose-Silicon Valley Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).

The awards were presented Jan. 25 at the organization's Honorees Night in San Jose.

CSUMB contingent at CalCPA honorees event

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 07, 2012 -

Feb. 13 forum explores start-up funding

A panel of experts will visit CSU Monterey Bay on Feb. 13 to give a presentation on funding for startups. The public is invited to attend.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 07, 2012 -

Banff Mountain Film Fest benefits RON

Experience adventure on the big screen when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour makes a stop at Monterey’s Golden State Theatre on March 2, sponsored by REI Marina. The proceeds will benefit CSU Monterey Bay's Return of the Natives project.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 06, 2012 -

CSUMB's international connections

Each year, hundreds of CSU students study abroad. Some debate international politics in Germany, some savor gelato in Italy, some learn about architecture – and enjoy the beaches of South Africa.

This year, Guadalupe Arias is one of 81 CSU Monterey Bay students studying in 26 countries.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 02, 2012 -

Museum director kicks off visiting artist series

Nina Simon – called a “visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine – wants people to be excited about museums.

She told the Santa Cruz Sentinel: “To me, a great museum is like a great dinner party – somebody greets you at the door and says, ‘I’m so glad you’re here. Let me introduce you to everyone.’”

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 02, 2012 -

Have a heart for students on Feb. 25

Annual dinner, auction raises money for student scholarships

Local TV personality Hunter Finnell will help auction off dozens of items – including tickets to the Panetta Lecture Series, the Los Angeles and Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festivals, jewelry from Tiffany, lavish dinners and lots of wine – at the 14th annual Have a Heart for Students dinner and auction at California State University, Monterey Bay on Feb. 25.

Posted by Joan Weiner on Feb 01, 2012 -

Vagina Monologues returns to CSUMB for 11th year

Of all the parts of a woman's body, none is quite as shrouded in mystery as the vagina.