BEACH'S NEW ADDITION

For students interested in studying abroad or simply traveling in general, things just got much easier. CSULB just opened a U.S. Passport Application Acceptance Facility right here on campus on Sept. 25, 2008. This new office, located in the Career Development Center, will provide passport services to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

The idea was first proposed in the mid-1990s by Douglas Robinson, vice president for student services. According to Manuel Perez, director of the Career Development Center, "The whole idea that Dr. Robinson had was that this campus is known for its international programs and we have become a global society; today's workers and in the future need to be able to work all over the world."

The new office will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-3 p.m. For additional information, or to make an appointment, you may visit the passport office's website or contact them at (562) 985-7790.

THE INCONVENIENCE OF PARKING.

When someone pays $123 for a parking permit, they normally expect a place to park. However, many students have been driving to school lately, only to find out this is not the case. "Parking is worse this year than any other year I've been on campus," said Brandon Ward, a junior at CSULB.  

However, although the parking lots are crowded and the meters expensive, Cal State Long Beach is making an effort to alleviate the stresses for students. A carpool matchlist has been available in which students may contact others in their area to coordinate rides. Furthermore, students, faculty, and staff may ride any Long Beach Transit bus for free with the presentation of their CSULB ID card (click here for frequently asked questions).  

For more information regarding parking at CSULB, the Visitor Information Center is located on Beach Drive and may be reached at (562) 985-8442.

WELCOME TO "CSULB NEWS" ...

In today's day and age, it is easy to find yourself uninformed. With non-stop classes, a busy work schedule, and that never-ending commute, who has time for the news? However, the campus of Cal State Long Beach is just as busy as you.

My goal is to provide an overview of general news around campus all in one quick, accessible blog. Rather than focusing on a specific topic, I will be informing my readers of issues directly related to them, the students. Posts will cover topics ranging from events on campus to increases in tuition to the stresses caused by the recent construction and parking hassles.

Instead of searching the internet or adding a newspaper to your pile of textbooks to carry, this blog will provide up-to-date, weekly posts of important news and events going on around you.