HSS In the News

In Memoriam —Michael E. Brown

Michael E. Brown, professor emeritus of political science, died last month. He was 77.

Brown, joined the CSUF faculty in 1967 and received emeritus status in 2000. He was known for pioneering research of the late 1960s and early '70s on drug use among area teens and his assessments on the relationship between drug use, and political and social alienation among adolescents.



Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations Wins National Award

Owen Holmes, associate vice president for government relations, can add another award to his growing list: The CASE Marvin D. “Swede” Johnson Achievement Award that recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement, quality and effectiveness of state relations on behalf of a higher education institution or state system. 





New Anthology Commemorates Campus Poetry Tradition

"Open Doors: An Invitation to Poetry" honors emerging and accomplished poets who have read their work during the University's annual celebration of National Poetry Month, a tradition that began in 2002.

Celebrate the release of a new poetry anthology, compiled by three Cal State Fullerton faculty members, Dec. 8 in the Salz-Pollak Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Library. The free, public event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m.

In Memoriam - George Pollak

George Pollak, one of Cal State Fullerton’s earliest major donors, died November 16. Pollak’s name, alongside that of his wife, Paulina June Pollak, professor of English and comparative literature emeritus, graces the name of the University’s library.






University Launches Emergency Fund for Students

On #GivingTuesday — a global day of giving taking place this year on Nov. 29 — Cal State Fullerton invites the community to support a critical effort to raise funds for students who face food insecurity and homelessness.

Titans Remember Loved Ones During Día de los Muertos

Visions of marigolds, candles and skulls filled Cal State Fullerton this week, as the campus and community gathered to celebrate Día de los Muertos.

Hosted by several student organizations, the Nov. 1-2 festivities included live music and dance performances, arts and crafts, altar exhibitions, face painting and a candlelight vigil.

CSUF President García Lauded

California State University, Fullerton President Mildred García is among 25 top education leaders recognized this month as “Hispanic Leaders and Role Models in Higher Education” by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine.

'Prehistoric OC' Features Dinos, Volcanos, Storytelling & More

"Prehistoric OC," a family festival celebrating archaeology, paleontology, history, culture and science, is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park.

Campaign 2016: Political Science Experts to Discuss How Gender Impacts the Election

The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice; Department of Women and Gender Studies; and the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center will host a panel discussion “Women and the 2016 Election” on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Mapping the University and a Career: Geography Students Gain GIS Experience

Want to know what type of tree is in the roundabout in front of Cal State Fullerton?

Geography students developed a way to answer questions on height, width, common and scientific names of every one of the campus's 2,333 trees, as well as when it was last pruned, what its general condition is and other information. All thanks to geographic information system (GIS) equipment.