Three Events Illuminate One Day
Wednesday, Sept. 9, was a rich day at California State University, Monterey Bay for advancing racial understanding and democratic participation. That's because there was a convergence of three virtual events throughout the day that, together, formed a nearly spontaneous extracurricular seminar of social and political consciousness.
September 11, 2020Supporting our First Responders
On August 16, a lightning storm ignited a wildfire southeast of Salinas, in Pine Canyon, near Mount Toro and River Road—the road that would give it the namesake River Fire. It grew to 2,000 acres that first day.
September 4, 2020Building the Raft
The term “raft” is a fitting metaphor for this time at CSUMB, one that turns to the university’s otter mascot, Monte Rey. California sea otters gather on the water in large social groups called rafts, often holding hands or wrapped in kelp to keep from floating away. So the word, here, can symbolize strands of connection, keeping afloat, staying together.
August 28, 2020Sarah Dahlen receives Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Associate Librarian Sarah Dahlen is one of 25 faculty across the California State University (CSU) system to be awarded the Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award (FILA).
August 24, 2020Ready to Deliver
CSUMB is primed to teach safely, effectively, yet remotely in the fall semester. That is the result of a lot of work and collaboration by many people and departments. Here are just a few of them.
August 16, 2020UROC students awarded Sally Casanova scholarships
Selina Espinoza, psychology major and statistics minor, has been awarded as this year's Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar. Espinoza will receive an award of $3,000 to support graduate school and professional development endeavors for the upcoming 2020-21 year.
August 10, 2020