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Feb. 16, 2023

Commencement ceremonies to take place May 22-26

Cal State LA will celebrate thousands of graduating students in the Class of 2023 on campus at Commencement from May 22-26. The 10 college-based ceremonies will once again be held in Commencement Pavilion, a formal event space that will be constructed on the north side of campus in Lot 5. Commencement will highlight the aspects of the ceremony that our students treasure most. Their names will be called, they will get to cross the stage while their loved ones watch in person and on the livestream, and graduate students will be hooded. The detailed schedule is posted on the Commencement website.

The Luckman presents Step Afrika!

Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will perform on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Luckman Theatre. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. For tickets, call the Luckman Box Office at 323-343-6600 or purchase on the Ticketmaster website. 

Cheer on the LA Kings at Cal State LA Night

Come join us March 2 for Cal State LA Night at Crypto.com Arena, where alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and family can gather to celebrate Golden Eagle pride and cheer on the NHL Los Angeles Kings against the Montreal Canadiens. Tickets for Cal State LA Night are available for purchase online.

Income tax filing services offered by Cal State LA VITA

The College of Business and Economics' Department of Accounting, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, is offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to low- and moderate-income individuals. Free tax preparation services will be offered at Cal State LA, the Arroyo Seco Public Library, the Lincoln Heights Regional Library, the El Sereno Branch Library, and at Young & Healthy, a Pasadena-based nonprofit organization. To make an appointment for Young & Healthy, call 626-795-5166. To make an appointment for any of the other sites or to get more information, visit the Cal State LA VITA website. The free VITA program will run each Saturday through April 15.

Sign up for Mental Health First Aid Training

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Mental Health First Aid Training. This program teaches participants how to assist someone experiencing a crisis. Participants learn risk factors and warning signs of serious and developing mental health problems, how to talk with a person who might be experiencing a mental health problem, and strategies to help identify the next best steps. Please check the training website for dates and registration info.

Upgraded EV charging stations on campus

To advance clean transportation and to help support the growing demand for electric vehicles, Cal State LA has recently partnered with Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS) to upgrade its Level 3 fast chargers to Level 3 direct-current (DC) fast chargers on campus. An electric vehicle can recover up to 100% of its range in less than one hour when charged at a DC fast charging station. A highlight of the new Level 3 stations is the capability of charging a Tesla without the use of an adapter; some of the stations are also equipped with a CCS and CHAdeMO option connector for charging. The price to charge at an EVCS fast charging station is $0.49 per kilowatt hour while Level 2 chargers will remain complimentary to charge for a maximum of 4 hours. Valid parking permits are required at both Level 2 and 3 stations. For more information, go to the Commuter Services website.

Dreamers Resource Center offers virtual UndocuAlly training

The Erika J. Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center is offering a virtual training workshop that will prepare faculty and staff to be allies for undocumented students. Register online for the training on Feb. 23 and April 13. For details, visit the UndocuAlly training webpage. 

University Reports is accepting entries from faculty, staff

√ Did you present a paper at a professional conference? 

√ Have you recently published a book? 

√ Were you awarded a grant for your research? 

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs is accepting submissions for the next edition of University Reports. The web publication showcases professional activities and publications, as well as the awards received by our faculty and staff. Submit your information to the Office of Communications and Public Affairs at paffairs@calstatela.edu for inclusion in the next issue. 

Submit spring events for the University calendar

As you plan virtual or in-person events for the spring semester, please submit calendar entries to the Office of Communications and Public Affairs at paffairs@calstatela.edu as soon as possible to allow time for inputting onto the online University calendar.

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