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CSU allows faculty to address biased student surveys

CSU allows faculty to address biased student surveys

Tim Peterson and Matthew Keyser March 15, 2022

Tim Peterson & Matthew Keyser wrote this article for Cal State Fullerton’s Daily Titan. It is available for republication or reference. If you think their work is important, you can support it here. The ratification of a new Cal State University faculty contract now gives professors on campus...

ASI Election Q&A: Julia Glorioso

ASI Election Q&A: Julia Glorioso

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Glorioso is running for ASI President. (1). Could you tell me about yourself? (Name, major, graduation date, hometown) My name is Julia Glorioso, and I am a third-year political science major with a double minor in geography and border studies. I plan to graduate in the spring semester of 2023....

ASI Election Q&A: Ernest Cisneros

ASI Election Q&A: Ernest Cisneros

Nijat Mamtimen, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Cisneros is running for ASI Vice President. (1). Could you tell me about yourself? (Name, major, graduation date, hometown) ​My name is Ernest Cisneros, and I'm a 2nd year Social Sciences major set to graduate in 2024. I'm from Colton, California, which is in the Inland Empire. (2). What is...

Academic Advisors adapt to the new normal after pandemic

Kinsey Canez, Managing Editor March 8, 2022

The Academic Advising office at CSUSM has two front desks: one in Microsoft Teams and one on-campus in Craven Hall. David McMartin, the Director of the Office of Academic Advising, attributes this to student convenience. “We are working both to get back to ‘normal’ but also realizing that there...

Mask stations are set up throughout campus to ensure the safety of students

CSUSM will maintain its mandatory masking requirement as state mandate expires

Kristin Bergmann, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

Despite the statewide mask mandate ending, CSUSM’s Campus Communications department informed students that the campus-wide indoor mask mandate will remain in place until further notice. According to an email by Campus Communications, San Diego County is still a high transmission area per CDC criteria...

Campus Notes (12/7)

Campus Notes (12/7)

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

CSUSM lecturer appointed to California Native American Heritage Commission American Indian studies lecturer Stanley Rodriguez has been appointed to the California Native American Heritage Commission by Governor Gavin Newsom.  Rodriguez is one of six appointments announced last month by Governor...

A little over 2,600 undergraduate students have applied for fall graduation.

CSUSM expects to graduate over 2,500 students for fall term

Tania Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2021

Roughly about 2,900 students are expected to earn their degrees from CSUSM at the end of the fall term. According to the Office of Registrar, 2,698 undergraduate students and 197 graduate students applied for fall graduation. Lisa Medina, Director of Admissions and University Registrar said via email...

The CSU Board of Trustees approved the university’s plan for a new science building.

CSU Board of Trustees approve new building project, awaiting state approval

Nijat Mamtimen, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Following the announcement of plans for a new science and engineering building in late September, the California State University Board of Trustees has green-lit the new project.  California State University of San Marcos plans to build a science and engineering complex in 2024, investing approximately...

CSUSM celebrates faculty who are retiring at the end of the term.

CSUSM holds event for departing faculty and staff

Kinsey Canez, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

The Office of Human Resources hosted a farewell event for departing CSUSM staff and faculty on  Dec. 2 in the USU Ballroom.  According to the Office of Human Resources, “we had about 60 faculty and staff from all across campus participate in our Early Exit Program.”  The program is part...

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...

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