Cal State LA honored UCLA Professor Michael Jung, who has developed drugs to treat prostate cancer, for his significant contributions to biomedicine at a ceremony celebrating graduating Cal State LA BioSpace entrepreneurs.

Great story in the CSULA University Times: “Cal State LA and Everytable​ serve the needs of the community by fighting for food justice—yes, this food fights," Cal State LA Executive Vice President Jose A. Gomez said.

A Valentine's Day read from Cal State LA, College of NSS Professor Karen Wu in The Conversation US: How your rational checklist is no match for your emotions when it comes to matters of the heart.

Happy Valentine's Day! 💕 Cal State LA alumni Amelia Perez-Silverman and Jeff Silverman share their love story in this California State University video featuring couples who met at the CSU. They first connected in the Chemistry Club on campus and have been married for 40 years.

Mind Matters Tip of the Week: Counselor Edition. Learn about signs of stress and strategies for prevention. #WellBeingWednesday

Cal State LA was nationally recognized as one of 2019's Best Workplaces for Commuters for offering employees outstanding commuter benefits: http://bit.ly/2TMtKkw Cal State Los Angeles Parking & Transportation Services

Undergraduate students from across the California State University learned about career opportunities in public health at the Southern California CSU Public Health Career Conference hosted by the Department of Public Health in the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services.

From Feb. 27 to March 1, Cal State LA will host a site visit by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in connection with the university's accreditation. Students, faculty and staff: Share your valuable input with the visiting WSCUC team at relevant open meetings. Learn more: calstatela.edu/wscuc

Open Meeting for Faculty
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Los Angeles Room (University-Student Union)

Open Meeting for Staff
Thursday, February 28, 2019
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Library Community Room (Library North B131)

Open Meeting for Students
Thursday, February 28, 2019
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Eagle Ballroom 3

Exit Meeting with WSCUC Visiting Team
Friday, March 1, 2019
9:30 a.m.. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Los Angeles Room (University-Student Union)

Cal State LA President William A. Covino and university representatives spoke to youth as part of CSU Super Sunday at Crenshaw Christian Center, New Mt Calvary, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church and West Angeles Church Youth Center (Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake). They shared a message of opportunity and the transformative power of higher education. “There’s opportunity if you attend any of the California State University campuses, but we’re especially proud of what we are able to do at Cal State LA.”

Their schools, their issues. District 5 candidates for the Los Angeles Unified School District school board answered questions from Southeast Los Angeles high school students at a unique forum hosted by the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA, YMCA of Los Angeles and the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles. Read more: bit.ly/lausd-forum

Congratulations to the first class of Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services Doctor of Audiology students who celebrated their white coat ceremony this week. Cal State LA is one of the first California State University campuses to offer the new program. bit.ly/2BpKPKa

Cal State LA alumni celebrated Homecoming 2019 at the University Club. President William A. Covino, Vice President for University Advancement Janet S. Dial and Executive Director for Athletics Daryl Gross talked about University success and thanked alumni for attending. Alumni were also honored at halftime during the basketball games and enjoyed the drawings and giveaways. #WeAreLA

Cal State LA was one of seven California State University campuses to receive the U.S. Department of Education grants.

“This grant from the Keck Foundation will enable the college to develop collaborative, experiential learning opportunities for our students, the next generation of technical professionals who will lead, serve and transform the greater Los Angeles area,” said Emily Allen, dean of Cal State LA, College of ECST.

Happy Well-Being Wednesday! Today hear from Matthew, a social work major and student veteran, on how he deals with stress.

Cal State LA alumna Dr. Leana Wen will be at tonight's State of the Union address.

LISTEN: KPCC features our Everytable opening and new partnership to support food justice initiatives.

Congratulations to Cal State LA alumnus Gerald Freeny, the first African American president of the Tournament of Roses - Rose Parade, who was highlighted by KTLA 5 News as a Black History Visionary in honor of Black History Month.

The Cal State LA community marked the upcoming start of the Year of the Pig at the Cross Cultural Centers Csula's Lunar New Year celebration, which featured performances, food, games and crafts.

Cal State LA has been designated as a Military Friendly School for its support of veterans and military-connected students thanks to the efforts of the Veterans Resource Center. Learn more: bit.ly/2TmjPlJ

Mind Matters Tip of the Week: Counselor Edition. Learn about what it means to experience impostor syndrome and get strategies to cope. #WellBeingWednesday

Today we celebrated the grand opening of Everytable at Cal State LA and our first-of-its-kind partnership supporting food justice initiatives. Read more: bit.ly/2Hzq6sI

Help us celebrate the grand opening of Everytable at Cal State LA on Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near Cal State LA Library North with speakers, Golden Eagle Radio, Eddie the Golden Eagle and free snack and beverage samples! bit.ly/everytable-opening

The effects of childhood cancer seemed destined to thwart Alberto’s brilliance at the piano, until he was introduced to Cal State LA, College of ECST Professor Sam Landsberger and his student research team who had an idea. Read more via Children's Hospital Los Angeles.