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CSUSM to participate in Giving Day

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

CSUSM will hold its own Giving Day fundraising on Nov. 30 for 24 hours. The fundraising event will be held on global Giving Tuesday. Giving Day donations impact “students as they strive toward their goal of a CSUSM degree,” according to the CSUSM website. As to where these donations will be...

Students present their research at the Student Poster Showcase

Students present their research at the Student Poster Showcase

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

California State University San Marcos assembled student researchers at Forum Plaza on Nov. 9 to participate in the 2021 Student Poster Showcase.  Providing a studious environment for student researchers to display their ideas is the goal of the showcase. A positive environment, such as curious attendees,...

Spring 2022 course schedule now available

Spring 2022 course schedule now available

Cassidy Lovell, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

The Spring 2022 class schedule officially became available on Nov. 19. Students are now able to view classes and add them to their shopping carts. Classes are available in a variety of formats: in-person, hybrid, and online. A majority of classes appear to be held entirely in-person or hybrid, with...

CSUSM School of Nursing receives donation for program advancement

CSUSM School of Nursing receives donation for program advancement

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor December 3, 2021

CSUSM’s School of Nursing received a $200,000 grant gift from the Henry L. Guenther Foundation to advance the simulation lab at both the San Marcos and Temecula campuses.  The department’s lab update will include Virtual Reality simulation gear, simulation mannequins and new industry level equipment...

Edition 6 Campus Notes

Edition 6 Campus Notes

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

IITS reveals findings of security audit Following the cyber security hack last fall, CSUSM underwent a security audit in Spring 2021, according to CSUSM’s Institutional and Information Technology Services (IITS) report. The security audit resulted in several recommendations to enhance campus...

Campus Notes 11/10

Campus Notes 11/10

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

Professor Leads Second Report on COVID Impact on Farmworkers| CSUSM News Center Cal State San Marcos professor Bonnie Bade is part of a team of academic researchers who came together last year to study the effects of COVID-19 on the vulnerable population of farmworkers throughout the state. The...

Students were able to learn more about CalFresh and its resources.

Students learn about CalFresh resources during info session

Cassidy Lovell, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

ASI hosted CalFresh Extravaganza, their annual CalFresh information session, during U-Hour on Oct. 28, around 50 people attended the Zoom meeting. The session included two presentations: one from David Andrade, a San Diego County employee and another from Noemi Ramirez, CSUSM CalFresh specialist....

The Craven Task force was created following the events of the Academic Senate vote in April.

Task force to evaluate legacy of late Senator Craven

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

CSUSM President Ellen Neufeldt recently charged a task force to examine the legacy of the late state legislator William Craven, following the Academic Senate resolution last spring endorsing the removal of his name on CSUSM buildings and streets.  The call for the removal of the late senator’s...

Every-body was positive on Love your Body Day

Every-body was positive on Love your Body Day

Marbella Ramirez, News Editor November 2, 2021

The Gender Equity Center celebrated its annual “Love My Body” Day celebration outside of the USU on Thursday Oct. 21. Fierce body-positive music, such as “Formation” by Beyonce, filled Cesar Chavez Plaza as all attendees were invited to strut down the catwalk. In accordance with the event’s...

The closing ceremony included folkloric dance performances.

Hispanic Heritage Month closing ceremony celebrates Latinx culture

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

The Latinx Center closed out Hispanic Heritage Month, hosting a closing ceremony in the USU Ballroom on Oct. 16. The event was not exclusive to Hispanic students, welcoming students of all backgrounds to enjoy performances, traditional games and food. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the Hispanic...

Campus Notes

Campus Notes

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2021

Winter intersession registration now open Classes for the winter intersession are open for enrollment. The class schedule became available to students on Oct. 11. Course topics feature art, media and design, biology, computer science, history, literature and writing studies, political science,...

The library lockers provide students easy access to materials.

The Kellogg Library locker brings convenient solutions to students

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

The Kellogg Library provides students accessible and convenient lockers to pick up their materials. In addition, CSU, CUS+, and ICC give students free materials available for borrowing. The Library Locker offers 24-hour service for six days for users picking up their items. Students can order materials...

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