Due to state budget reductions, California State University, Long Beach will be closed Nov. 25, 2009. University classes will not be conducted, with the exception of credit and non–credit courses offered through the College of Continuing and Professional Education. Most facilities will be closed to increase cost savings through energy savings, although some will remain open to accommodate students, including the Student Health Center, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information regarding what will be closed or open on Nov. 25, call for prerecorded information on the State Budget Closure Day Information Hotline, 562/985-8080.
Due to its dedication to educating large numbers of minority and underserved students, CSULB has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant by (NASA to create a center that will help make technological advances in the air traffic management industry through the study of human factors issues.
CSULB Librarian Susan Luévano has long been committed to helping minority populations, especially those who are Latino and Spanish-speaking, in developing information literacy skills through their local libraries, and her efforts earned her the 2009 Trejo Librarian of the Year Award from REFORMA.
Showcasing its prowess in fundraising, especially during difficult economic times, CSULB has been recognized for its Overall Performance with a prestigious 2009 CASE-WealthEngine Award for Educational Fundraising.
Dhushy Sathianathan has been named associate dean of academic programs in the College of Engineering. His position became effective on Aug. 24. He joined CSULB after serving as a faculty member and department head for 18 years at Penn State University in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs.
Academic Affairs 2008-09 Annual Report, The Impact of Excellence, highlights the ways in which CSULB faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the classroom, the local community and internationally through instruction, research, scholarly and creative activity, and service.
Each year, California State University, Long Beach welcomes a talented group of new faculty members to campus. This year is no exception, with 44 diverse new faculty members joining more than 30 departments this fall. Meet the new faculty.

Chancellor's Office Budget Information Web Site
July 30, 2009 - Chancellor Charles B. Reed"s message to CSU employees.