March 2, 2007
CSU/Campus News
Stormy Weather at HSU
North Coast Journal
By Helen Sanderson
The rain was coming down in relentless sheets Monday, hard and steady upon the dozens of Humboldt State students who gathered midday on the quad, cardboard signs sagging, shoulders raised up to jaws for warmth, to rally about, um ... Why were they rallying, exactly?
Donation to CSUB to aid math, science fields
Bakersfield Californian 2/24/07
By Jenny Shearer
Cal State Bakersfield collected a $1 million donation from Chevron Corp. Friday, funds it hopes will help drive future generations to pursue careers in math and science.
Lawmakers seeking to reform CSU system
Bakersfield Californian 3/2/07
By Jenny Shearer
State lawmakers want to bring accountability and transparency to the California State University system with proposed legislation.
Association of state colleges and universities visits HSU
Times-Standard 3/2/07
A team from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) visited Humboldt State University this week to study and review the campus programs and initiatives that supported HSU's graduation rate of Hispanic and Latino students enrolled as freshmen in 1999.
CSUSM names 'Tukwut Courtyard'
North County Times 3/2/07
By Noelle Ibrahim
The tribal chairman of the Pauma Band of Mission Indians shook a turtle shell rattle as he sang a traditional Luiseno song Thursday afternoon during a ceremony naming Tukwut Courtyard at Cal State San Marcos.
Altering SJSU Name Would Require New State Law
CBS-5 San Francisco, 3/1/07
A San Jose State University spokeswoman said today that it would take a new state law passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to change the university's name.
CSULB votes `yes' on center
Press-Telegram 3/2/07
By Kevin Butler
Cal State Long Beach students in a referendum this week supported raising student fees to fund the construction of a student recreation and wellness center, university officials announced Thursday.
Editorials/Commentary
Welty agrees on importance of transparency
Fresno Bee 3/2/07
By John D. Welty
The Fresno Bee has been publishing articles on past problems with corporate matching gifts at Fresno State.
Getting real about per-pupil spending
O.C. Register 3/2/07
By Alan Bonsteel
One claim of supporters of maintaining the government's monopoly on public education is that our public schools teach our children common values.
UC News
U. of California Settles Lawsuit With Time Warner for $246-Million
Chronicle of Higher Education 3/2/07
By Paul Fain
The University of California announced this week that Time Warner Inc. has agreed to pay it $246-million as part of a lawsuit settlement.
UC Merced chief enjoys first day
Fresno Bee 3/2/07
By Victor A. Patton
Sung-Mo "Steve" Kang kicked off his first day as UC Merced's chancellor like any freshman on campus, introducing himself to staff, students and even a few prospective Golden Bobcats.
California News
Study finds students lacking in arts education
San Francisco Chronicle 3/2/07
By Nanette Asimov
California should consider testing student achievement in the arts, according to a new study that found only 11 percent of the public schools are meeting state goals for arts instruction.
National News
To Boost Donor Numbers, Colleges Adopt New Tricks
Wall St. Journal 3/2/07
By Daniel Golden
Adrian Jean Kammerer hasn't given Albion College a dime since she graduated in 2004. "I don't have money to be giving to Albion," says the law-school student. "I'm living off student loans."
A U.S. News Effect on College Funding?
Inside Higher Ed 3/2/07
By Elia Powers
College rankings, such as those published annually by U.S. News & World Report, are typically thought to factor into a consumer’s perception of an institution.
Other Sites of Interest
CSU Leader
CSU'S Weekly e-news publication.
CSU Newsline
The latest CSU Campus News.
Rough and Tumble
Daily California and political news.
