A new online database of fossils becomes available today (Feb. 24), a result of a collaborative, global effort co-led by James Parham, assistant professor of geological sciences. The Fossil Calibration Database connects data from the fossil record and DNA sequences to estimate the origination times of key groups of plants and animals. “This exciting field […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Early Assessment Program hosts a Jan. 11 forum to promote California State University’s College Readiness initiatives and resources to measure and improve high school students’ preparedness for college-level coursework.
A wide range of programs and opportunities offers diverse students and faculty members a welcoming college environment.
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has announced a $100,000 grant over two years to the Grand Central Art Center to support the Artist-in-Residence program, which invites artists from around the world to work and live at the center for a set period of time. Current exhibitions by artists-in-residence include Susan Robb’s “Wild […]
An innovative cross-divisional collaboration between Academic Affairs and Information Technology is on track to help improve graduation rates at Cal State Fullerton. A development team from the two divisions has created the “Student Success Dashboard,” an online analytical tool to alert faculty members about their students’ academic progress.
A few years ago, Joshua Yang, assistant professor of health science, noticed that smokers on campus often tossed their cigarette butts on the ground when they were finished — instead of in the ash cans provided for that purpose. “People often don’t think of cigarettes as environmental litter but, of course, they are,” he said. […]
It all started when Victoria Vasques ’76 (B.S. human services) was asked to host a party at her Virginia home for a group of Cal State Fullerton Washington, D.C. interns. Seven years later that inaugural reception has turned into an annual commitment. “It has grown into a wonderful program,” said Vasques, who hosts the intern […]
