Shortly after the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton opened in 1979, staff members were approached by members of the California Rare Fruit Growers Inc. who wanted to know if the CSUF team was interested in planting rare fruit trees. Not surprisingly, the staff was interested. Today, more than 1.5 acres is devoted […]
Students on the Engaging Environmental Experiences fruit team, also known as the E3 team, serve as caretakers for the rare fruit grove and other fruit tree collections covering 1.5 acres in the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. “The student interns use the orchards as an outdoor laboratory,” said Justin Villasenor, academic and […]
Game-based learning is transforming education and corporate training by offering an engaging way to teach concepts through games. As virtual work and instruction become more common, this tool is invaluable for students and employees. That’s why it’s essential for educators, corporate trainers, counselors, instructional designers and human resources professionals to understand this growing field. Through […]
On Aug. 20, between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m., the CSUF Police Department and the Fullerton Fire Department will collaborate to evaluate their preparedness for responding to a mass casualty incident at Cal State Fullerton. Between those hours, there will be an increase in police and fire personnel near the sports complex and Byrnes Circle, […]
In today’s world, the importance of mental health has never been more recognized. With increasing awareness comes a greater demand for skilled professionals who can help people navigate life’s challenges. Cal State Fullerton’s M.S. in clinical mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy program is designed to meet this workforce need, offering training that […]
Within the Cal State Fullerton Arboretum and Botanical Garden, there are 38 sub-collections, featuring a wide array of different plants, trees and flowers. One of these is the thorn forest, located in the area surrounding the Acacia Gate that leads to student housing. Thorn forests are an assemblage of plants that grow in subtropical or […]
Once while walking through the grounds of Cal State Fullerton’s Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Greg Pongetti, living collections curator, came upon a man who was collecting leaves and fruit from the wampee tree. “I stopped to tell him that visitors aren’t allowed to harvest fruit, leaves, flowers or plants from the arboretum,” Pongetti said. “Then […]
Join Total Wellness Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. for a virtual Employee Assistance Program session on the impact of learning styles in the workplace. An individual’s learning style impacts how they process information in most areas of their work. Understanding one’s learning style may prevent mistakes, increase productivity and reinforce self-confidence. Content includes: The […]
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Fullerton will host its 2024 Fall Open House on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Ruby Gerontology Center. This in-person event is open to the public and is a perfect opportunity for current OLLI members to introduce friends and family to the impactful program. […]
Last summer, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton launched a collaborative new internship opportunity that allows students to create highly detailed images of plants to promote plant conservation and enhance visitors’ experiences. As part of the florilegium project, CSUF art students create highly detailed and precise images of plants located in the […]