Healing and helping after the Monterey Park shooting
The Cal State LA community has come together to grieve, support, and heal in the wake of the mass shooting in Monterey Park. President William A. Covino shared a message with the University community about the tragedy in our neighboring city and a message with information and resources to help process the events in Monterey Park and the shooting in Half Moon Bay. Students, faculty, and staff took part in a candlelight vigil organized by Cal State LA Community Collective Care to honor the victims of the recent shootings. You can view a hub of messages, events, and resources in the MyCalStateLA portal.
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Black History Month at Cal State LA
Celebrate Black History Month at Cal State LA with a monthlong series of events exploring Black joy, art, history, and culture, featuring guest speakers, conversations, local artists, and more. Visit the Black History Month website for more details.
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Silverman Gallery presents ‘GRAPHIA’ exhibition
The Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery at Cal State LA is presenting Mark Dean Veca’s solo exhibition, “GRAPHIA.” This exhibit will be on display through Feb. 23 and features Veca’s murals, paintings, drawings, installations, sculptures, prints, and designs. The artist’s reception will take place on Jan. 28 at 4 p.m.
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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 from Jan. 28 to April 15.
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Luckman presents Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center will present "Songs We Love," a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song, on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Luckman Theatre. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. For tickets, call the Luckman Box Office at 323-343-6600 or purchase on the Ticketmaster website.
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Veterans Resource Center offers awareness seminars
The Veterans Resource Center invites faculty and staff to attend its Vet Net Ally Awareness Seminar, an education and awareness program designed to develop a network of campus supporters for students who are connected to the military. There will be seminars offered on Feb. 17 and April 14. For details and to sign up, visit the Vet Net Ally webpage.
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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.
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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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