Have you seen the Pay It Forward wall at the new Everytable location at Cal State LA? Customers can buy a meal for someone in need, who can then grab a post-it and use it as cash for a meal. Learn more: everytable.com/pay-it-forward

Cal State LA Counseling and Psychological Services is offering a new service. Students: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis after-hours, please call 323-343-3300 to be connected to a counselor. https://bit.ly/2QMNuGA

“Transportation pollution really has decreased significantly due to the introduction of catalysts in vehicles, but there is more we can do—and it’s a transition to clean fuels like hydrogen and electricity," said Cal State LA, College of ECST Professor David Blekhman. via California State University.

More than 700 students from dozens of local middle schools trotted across Cal State LA for the LA84 Foundation's annual Run4Fun Festival: https://bit.ly/2C3k8LU (Photos by Robert Huskey)

“In such a time of critical teacher shortages of qualified special educators, the federal funding of these three grants provides important resources to support graduate students in interdisciplinary preparation to pursue careers in various special education fields,” said Dean Cheryl Ney of the Charter College of Education(CCOE), Cal State LA.

Last chance! You can complete your Student Course Evaluations by tonight, December 8, at 11:59 p.m. using the GETmobile app or online through the student portal at my.calstatela.edu

Everytable is now open at Cal State LA! Everytable's mission is to make healthy food accessible and affordable to all. Try healthy, made-from-scratch, grab-and-go meals at the new location at the main entrance of the Cal State LA Library from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today. everytable.com

Cal State LA was among 16 colleges and universities honored by The Campaign for College Opportunity for being champions for transfer students at a celebration this week. (From left) Margaret Garcia, associate dean for Undergraduate Studies; Sasha Perez, Campaign for College Opportunity staff member and Cal State LA alumna; Lynn Mahoney, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Janet S. Dial, vice president for university advancement; and Raquel Gonzalez, Campaign for College Opportunity staff member and Cal State LA alumna. (Photo by Leroy Hamilton)

Therapy dogs from Love On 4 Paws came to Cal State LA to help students de-stress for finals. Cal State LA President William A. Covino and First Lady Debbie Covino joined students taking a break from studying in the Cal State LA Library for the Mind Matters event.

Be part of the next Cal State LA BioStart Bioscience Entrepreneurs Boot Camp, Jan. 15 through Feb. 13, 2019. Apply now for training with leading academic, business and industry experts in business fundamentals, bioscience industry knowledge and leadership skills. The application deadline is Dec. 28. calstatela.edu/LABioStart/boot-camp

Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services Professor Peter Ivory joined comedian Mekki Leeper on the Bad Science podcast to discuss the science in "The Quiet Place," starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.

Congratulations to the Cal State LA faculty who were honored this week at a Center for Effective Teaching and Learning reception for becoming ACUE credentialed in effective teaching practices. Thank you for your commitment to student success!

Cal State LA was the Education Marshal of the East Los Angeles Christmas Parade on Historic Whittier Blvd. Students, including Associated Students, Incorporated at Cal State LA. President Nia Johnson, took part in the procession celebrating the community and the holiday season.

How can you fight hackers with quantum communication? Let Cal State LA, College of ECST Professor Marina Mondin explain.

Your voice counts! You can complete your Student Course Evaluations through December 8 using the GETmobile app or online through the student portal at my.calstatela.edu

Powering California's economy 💪 Cal State LA is among the top universities in the nation for preparing students who stay and launch their careers in the state. bit.ly/2FNKp4R via Chronicle of Higher Education

Help tell Cal State LA's story. Apply to be a student assistant in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Learn more and submit an application on the Cal State Los Angeles Career Development Center's Handshake platform. (Job #2196283) https://bit.ly/2Od3GMD

About 800 parking spots will be temporarily lost in Lot 7 after fall semester during construction of a new housing complex and 2,200-spot parking structure, which is set to open in fall 2019. Due to the number of students graduating in December, we expect to have at least 2,000 fewer students in spring, but we still encourage you to try alternative transportation options and off-site parking.

Save time and money—get your off-site permit for spring today: calstatela.edu/parkandride

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Photo by J. Emilio Flores/CalStateLA

By supporting We Are LA: The Campaign for Cal State LA this #GivingTuesday, you’re helping the university transform lives through inclusion, education and opportunity. Give now: campaign.calstatela.edu/give

Your voice counts! You can complete your Student Course Evaluations starting today through December 8 using the GETmobile app or online through the student portal at my.calstatela.edu.

“After the recession a lot of arts programs said we have to make sure students can navigate the economy as well as the studio,” said Cal State LA, Arts & Letters Dean Linda Essig. “Students today will have on average 11 careers. So you need skills that are transferable.” via CNBC

Six Cal State LA students received 2018-19 Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholar awards, granted each year to support the doctoral aspirations of students across the California State University system.

No classes this week for Fall Recess. Cal State LA will remain open Monday, Nov. 19, through Wednesday, Nov. 21.

“As a young woman of color, this midterm year meant a lot to me. We showed just how much of a difference our voices can make,” Associated Students, Incorporated at Cal State LA. President Nia Johnson said at the Pat Brown Institute's post-election conference. “To see the array of people who stepped up to run for office and even to win, reminded me that our votes really can count.” https://bit.ly/2PwlrLD