Cal State Fullerton Song Strikes a Chord
Music professor Chris Peterson and CSUF's four major choral groups created a stirring video of the university song, "CSU Fullerton Titan Alma Mater."
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Next Generation Holds Key to Social Change
My journey to anti-racism has been long, colorful, and of constant revelation. For many years, I was blind to just how deeply racism is rooted in our society. Throughout my life, I have been subjected to interpersonal acts of racism. I remember being a teenager, shopping in the grocery store with my mother. There was […]
Student Video Aims to ‘Bridge the Gap’ Between Law Enforcement, Community
A student video project titled “Bridging the Gap” aims to give voice to the perspectives of Southern California law enforcement and community members.
Soul Searching Leads to my Vision and Purpose
My grandfather was born and raised in Georgia. Papa was raised in the South in the ’40s and ’50s. When he moved West, he wanted to disassociate from the racism he grew up with, so we didn’t have “The Talk” about racial injustices. Basketball lifted him out of the South. He played in the Navy […]
A Year of Self-awareness Leads to Deeply Personal Journey
The past year forced me to reflect on the nuance of anti-racism. In 2019, the term was almost entirely void from the common vernacular — merely a creative book title or a dismissed demand of activists. One year of hell later, it’s become the verbalized modus operandi. Since the murders of Breonna Taylor and George […]
Eric Gonzaba Works to Map LGBTQ History in America
Meet Eric Gonzaba, assistant professor of American studies, whose research interests include African American history and LGBTQ culture, the politics of pleasure and leisure, and digital history. Some of Gonzaba’s projects include an online archive that explores the global history of LGBTQ people through T-shirts and a digital mapping project that investigates ignored queer geography and spaces since 1965. Gonzaba […]
Titan Finds Passion for Teaching Those with Special Needs
“My job as an instructional assistant allowed me to find my passion for teaching and inspired me to become a special education teacher.” — Bashier Abdin, child and adolescent studies major My name is Bashier Abdin, but you can call me Bash. My parents were both born in Syria and came to the United States […]
Love for Science Leads to Passion for Teaching
“I enjoy teaching undergraduates in the lab, and it has helped strengthen my ability to explain things to others. Watching a student’s confidence grow is one of my favorite experiences.” — Alex Ku, is a graduate student studying organic chemistry Growing up in Mission Viejo, I loved watching educational channels like Animal Planet or Discovery […]
Titan Leads by Example Using Adaptive Software
“My time here at Cal State Fullerton has given me the chance to help and mentor others, and I have learned that it takes a Titan to face the toughest challenges.” — Josephine Hernandez, communications and American studies double major. My name is Josephine Hernandez, but I like to be called Joey for short. My […]
Engineer Addresses Real-World Challenges in Project Management
Meet Hakob Avetisyan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, who tackles research projects that address real-world challenges relating to project management and environmental sustainability. He has published in numerous journals on such topics as optimal decision-making in project management for the construction, transportation and energy industries, as well as on port security and seismic […]
President’s Scholar Embodies Four Pillars of Leadership
“I felt confident in my decision to come to Cal State Fullerton. Since then, I’ve tried to make the most out of my experience at CSUF by getting involved in various programs and organizations.” — Lina Elasmar, nursing student At my high school, if you decided to go to a CSU, it was probably Cal […]
Erica Lizano Returns to Her Alma Mater to Train Future Social Workers
Meet Erica Lizano, assistant professor of social work, whose research explores well-being, burnout and stress among child welfare workers. She is an alumna of Cal State Fullerton, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and participated in the McNair Scholars program. Lizano earned her doctorate and dual master’s degrees at USC.