Nov 20th, 2008 · The California State University system may slash student enrollment by 10,000 students because of statewide budget cuts. Allison Jones, assistant vice chancellor of the California State University system, explains what the move could mean for current and future college students in California.
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Nov 20th, 2008 · The nation's largest university system says huge budget cuts mean it won't be able to accept all eligible student applicants. The California State University traditionally has accepted every student with at least a B average. Now it is on the verge of raising its academic standards and pushing up its application deadlines. Those actions are expected to hurt low-income students with few academic choices.
Keywords: national · academic · students · income · University · deadline · California State University · applicants · CSU
May 6th, 2008 · Math teacher Marianne Kearney Brown discusses why she declined to sign California State University's loyalty oath. As a Quaker, Brown did not want to pledge to "support and defend the U.S. and state Constitutions against all enemies." She drew an asterisk next to "defend" and wrote "non-violently."
Keywords: Math · Teachers · constitution · oath · California State University · Enemies · loyalty · Quaker · asterisk · Marianne Kearney Brown
Nov 1st, 2005 · Mexico celebrates the Dia de los Muertos ("Day of the Dead") holiday on Tuesday and Wednesday, when many families honor their ancestors with outings to cemeteries. Maria Elena Fernandez, Chicano studies professor at California State University, offers a bilingual primer of all the things needed for an altar to guide the dead to the celebrations.
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Apr 22nd, 2005 · A new study finds that some of the stereotypes about California natives might be correct. You'd be surprised how many Californians have actually hugged a tree. Madeleine Brand talks to Dennis Tootelian, professor of marketing at California State University.
Keywords: Madeleine Brand · professor · California · markets · native · stereotypes · California State University · Californian · Dennis Tootelian