Update: No assignments or tests will be due during the campus closure (this applies to online classes). Automatic extensions will be offered and special accommodations provided as needed - students should check with their faculty members when campus reopens.
#lilacfire
#CSUSM
Effective Monday March 16, face-to-face classes will be put on hold as the university transitions to remote instruction. While there are no cases of COVID-19 at CSUSM, we have are acting in the interest of proactively minimizing future community spread.
President Haynes, "I am deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence at Chabad of Poway. We are dismayed that the alleged shooter is a CSUSM student. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community & reject rhetoric of divisiveness that feeds hate."
CSUSM has issued a campus closure effective 3:30pm today through tomorrow, out of consideration for employees and students that may be impacted by the
#lilacfire
. More info:
#CSUSM
VP
@pprado9195
at Report to the Community: a lot has changed since President Haynes arrived in 2004. From 7,000 students to 17,000. It’s hard to believe this is even really the same university.
#CSUSMreport
President Karen Haynes and First Gentleman Jim Mickelson announce their retirement in 2019 following 15 years of bold leadership that has transformed our campus, our community and the lives of so many.
Press Release:
I know the obstacle that I faced was losing my sight, but I gained my vision on how valuable it is never to give up. So, let me leave you with this. Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re finished. And I know we’re not finished yet.
-Jeff Mata
#CSUSM2019
Today, CSUSM broke ground on it's new home for
@CSUSMEL
The 135,000 sq. ft. building will include a 709-space parking garage and a pedestrian bridge over Barham Drive.
Due to the ongoing
#lilacfire
and 0% containment,
#CSUSM
will remain closed through Sunday, Dec. 10. All classes and events during this time are canceled. As the university is not currently under threat, housing will remain open. More at:
The Coffee Cart at CSUSM just became the first eatery in San Marcos recognized by the
@SurfriderSD
Foundation as an Ocean Friendly Restaurant. Next time you're on campus, swing by for a delicious drink, oh, and bring your own mug!
Dwaine attended 18 different schools while in foster care. Now, with the support of ACE Scholars Services he's earning his Bachelors Degree
#ChooseCSU
💙🎓
As danger from the
#LilacFire
dissipates, CSUSM will resume normal operations on Mon, Dec. 11. The
@csusm_library
will reopen at midnight tonight. Thank you to the firefighters, law enforcement personnel & volunteers who worked to protect our region. More:
Coming from Iraq as a young girl, I learned my ABCs at the same time as my parents, who spoke no English. Let’s recognize that no matter our background, no matter which part of the world we come from, today shows that achieving our goals is possible. -Kristin Gazallo
CSUSM is experiencing an unplanned power outage due to a blown transformer. This power outage will remain in effect until 6 p.m. according to
@SDGE
. All offices are closed and classes are canceled. Stay tuned for updates here and on the campus website:
The day is finally here! A group of students and President
@EllenNeufeldt
celebrated the opening of the EL bridge and you can too at our Extended Learning ribbon cutting and open house at 3PM today!
We are saddened to share that the 2020 Cal State San Marcos commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15-16 will be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
It’s not a question of whether, but when. We will celebrate our Class of 2020.
When I decided to leave my country to pursue higher education, some said, "You cannot survive for six months and you will return home empty-handed.” Today, I proved those naysayers wrong. More importantly, I proved that I have the ability to reach my goals. -Bayan Sairafi
#CSUSM
Due to the ongoing
@SDGE
power outage, all campus classes, events and activities are canceled through midnight tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. CSUSM at Temecula classes, activities & events will be held as scheduled.
Mariana Arevalo wanted to walk the walk and show her son Angel that education is key. Now, they'll share the stage as mother and son receive their Bachelors Degrees this weekend.
Each of us can be an advocate to make everybody on this planet matter. Let’s be the generation that takes us from “we can” to “we did.”
-Donia Saadi, 2018
On
#SmallBusinessSaturday
we want to highlight Sandra and Tim Sabatini who have owned/operated the Campus Coffee cart at CSUSM with caring smiles since 2004.
"One of our biggest problems facing America is a lack of diversity in thought. The role of higher ed is to promote conversations that go beyond the labels & comfort zones.” -
@ananavarro
#SoCalAWN2018
As the sun sets today on our White Rose Memorial, we are reminded that the fight for tolerance and inclusion is not over. One year ago, our community was shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting at Chabad of Poway, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
.
@JimmyWayne
has detailed his own experiences in foster care through his songs and writing. Today we honored him with an honorary degree for his dedication to supporting foster youth and CSUSM's ACE Scholars.
#CSUSM2018
Congratulations to President
@EllenNeufeldt
for being named a San Diego CEO of the Year by
@SDbusiness
! Thank you for your inspiring leadership as we empower our students to be the leaders and change makers of tomorrow!
#PowerOfUs
#PowerOfCSUSM
We are trained to pivot with uncertainty, to find success in ourselves while existing in a world that refuses to wait for us to be ready.
-Kevin Benitez
#CSUSMgrad
Thank you to the hundreds who attended today’s rededication of the White Rose Memorial in support of our Jewish community and of love over hate.
#CSUSM
Our hearts are full. CSUSM Giving Day doubled last year's # of gifts and raised $448,955. Thanks to everyone who supported us and showed they have the
#HeartofaCougar
💙💙💙
In service to our region and to help slow the spread of
#COVID
, CSUSM will become the second location for a County of San Diego-operated, no-appointment walk-up coronavirus testing center beginning Monday, Aug. 10.
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