CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
BLACK SCHOLAR'S NEWSLETTER
February 16, 2024
The Black Scholars Newsletter exists to share dynamic, informative and empowering stories that uplift, encourage, and inspire our community.
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By Chloe Thomas
On January 13th starting at 10 a.m. the city of Long Beach celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was a well-known civil rights activist and minister most popularly remembered for his I have a dream speech. During his lifetime Dr. King emphasized the importance of peaceful protests, and nonviolence in hopes to acquire equal treatment for Black people. He was one of the main organizers of the Montgomery bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and many other notable events. Every year in January we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., his achievements and the impact he had on the fight for civil rights.
The city of Long Beach began this celebration with a parade that closed off miles of streets. People gathered everywhere filling the sidewalks to watch the parade and cheer on the community members involved. It was so incredible to see neighbors greeting each other, and strangers joining together all unified in this celebration. The parade had units from different Long Beach schools, non-profit organizations, government agencies, churches, businesses and many more. Black Scholars Gala Co-Chair, Tracy Kelly, walked in the parade with Leadership Long Beach honoring Dr. King’s legacy as a change-maker, and community leader.
After the parade, members of the community gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Park for a block party. The park was packed with food truck vendors, tabling businesses, carnival games, a stage, and people from all walks of life. Performers joined at varying intervals, their music filling up the space. Crowds formed and began to dance; a series of line-dances took place, putting a smile on everyone's face. Children played, families and friends laughed, and new relationships were formed. It was truly a great time to break bread and revel in the joys of having such an open and connected community.
Today we continue to remember the impact Martin Luther King Jr. had on society, and in this remembrance we make a promise to ourselves. We promise to keep his dream alive. To be the manifestation of his work, and preachings. That we will continue to advocate for each other and champion one another towards progress. That we will love our neighbors and serve our communities. That we will have our own dreams and see them through as well. Here’s to keeping the dream alive this Black History month.
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Young Black Scholars at Wilson High School |
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By Chloe Thomas
Meet Anaya Harper (left) and Nia Wilson (right), the presidential team for Young Black Scholars (YBS) at Wilson High School. Anaya is a Senior at Wilson, looking forward to studying Psychology with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. Nia is also a Senior at Wilson, eager to get a degree in journalism and apply her passion and work-ethic to the field. This past month I got the chance to speak with Anaya Harper and Nia Wilson about Young Black Scholars, their goals for the organization and the work they’ve been doing.
Anaya and Nia are enrolled in the Wave program, a multidisciplinary pathway for high achieving students to participate in rigorous accelerated learning. Being a part of this program is what motivated the two towards joining YBS as they were in search of an accepting community where they could feel seen. When Anaya and Nia first joined YBS in their freshman year, the club had around 15 members and was known for having GPA requirements that defined being a Black scholar and determined membership. Since joining they have implemented changes to help the club be more social and involved in the community. Events such as movie nights, Black history trivia, Black love karaoke (valentines), and volunteering at community service events have helped encourage students to join and bond with others. These changes have grown the club, leading to nearly 250 Black scholars feeling at home in this program.
Anaya shares that when people hear the term “Black scholar” they think straight A’s, smart, high achieving students. Though this can be true, her definition of a Black scholar is someone devoted to their community, sparking change and making an impact. Someone who opts to better the society around them rather than watching from the sidelines. Nia adds that Black scholars are proactive, and constantly trying to better themselves and those around them. They are supportive to other Black people and uplift them.
The pair reflected on their time as board members and share how proud they are of the events they’ve helped plan and seen through. They are grateful to see hard work pay off when members enjoy events, bond with one another and become a second family. A special highlight for them was seeing survey results at the end of year Black student assembly, showing Black students were feeling more welcomed, and at home at Wilson, and attributing that progress to the club and their hard work. We at Black Scholars would like to applaud these young women for their dedication and encourage them to continue this excellent work.
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By Chloe Thomas
One piece of advice that is so often shared in the Black Scholars community is the importance of student involvement. Getting involved on campus is one of the things that can make a major difference in a student’s college experience. Student clubs and organizations help form community, build friendships, and foster a sense of belonging while in higher education. Studies have found that students who are involved on campus outside of lectures and classes are more likely to have higher academic achievement rates and be more successful in the future.
One of the many ways Long Beach encourages student involvement is through events that showcase the many organizations on campus. As we welcome students back for spring semester, the school hosts a two-day tabling social for all clubs on campus called Week of Welcome. During this, students are invited to walk around upper campus and explore the different social groups available to them. Many cultural clubs come out and share their purpose on campus, here are a few statements from the Black organizations that are welcoming new members.
Eritrean Ethiopian Student Association (EESA) – We exist to create an open community for members and people who want to learn about the Eritrean and Ethiopian cultures. You can follow us @eesacsulb on Instagram.
Nigerian Student Association (NSA)– We are dedicated to spreading awareness about Nigerian culture and history on the Long Beach campus. Follow us @nsa.csulb on Instagram for meeting information.
National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) – We are a community of Black people designed to support those interested in STEM. We focus on closing the gap between the number of those interested in the field and the number of those successful in it. Follow us for more on Instagram @csulb_nsbe.
Long Beach Honeys – We are a hip hop and majorette dance team established in 2019 to bring the community together through various styles of dance. We welcome all levels of dancers! Connect with us @longbeachhoneys on Instagram.
Queen to Queen and King to King – These organizations are dedicated to creating a safe space for Black women and men to discuss challenges and daily life, providing the opportunity to relate to others with shared experiences. You can get updates on our meeting by following @csulb.queeniiqueen & @kingiiking on Instagram.
Black Student Union (BSU) – We put on events such as the Black Consciousness Conference and Black Beach Experience to fulfill our mission of building infrastructure within CSULB that helps to provide resources and services to the Black community. To stay updated on meetings and events follow us @csulb.bsu Instagram.
Connect with these orgs if you have interest, questions or would like to help support them. As students take advantage of these organizations and make connections with the members. These groups are here to support you and encourage you to do well in school and everything that comes after.
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Louis Wiliams
Watch this interview to meet Louis Williams a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and CSULB alumnus who earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the school. Listen to him talk about his experience at Long Beach and the importance of scholarships for students in higher education.
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Louis Williams is a CSULB alumnus with a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in Africana studies, and a master's in counseling, student development and higher education. He has been working in higher education for 10+ years and currently serves as a full-time professor and counselor at Rio Hondo College and as an adjunct counselor at Cerritos College. He loves working with students to mentor and support them, making sure that they have the resources needed to make it through college.
After being accepted to a few Cal State schools Louis decided to attend multiple orientations and chose Long Beach after seeing the different schools. He recalls saying to himself “I love the people, I love the campus, I love the energy – I'm coming here to Long Beach” and decided to stay for both undergraduate and graduate school. His fondest memory from Long Beach was in grad school when he stumbled on a sign for homecoming outside of the university bookstore. He followed up, and later made homecoming court. Though initially he wasn’t aware of all that was involved in running, he ended up delivering a speech that resonated with many students who voted him in as homecoming king – the first graduate student at Long Beach to do so. The highlight of this memory was bringing his nephews to the school to show them a college campus. He was proud to be an example to them that as Black men they could achieve what they want no matter what setting they’re in and receive recognition for it.
Louis recalls his proudest achievement at Long Beach; being nominated by his professor, Dr. Avery Olsen, for the highest graduate award for the College of Education – the outstanding College of Education scholar. Once he received the award, he found himself with another opportunity to speak in front of his peers as commencement speaker. He encouraged his fellow graduates to use the connections they had made to support each other and continue pursuing their dreams. Reflecting on his time as a student, Louis notes how important scholarships were for him. The help he received from them enabled him to get through school without debt and even purchase his first property. As a result, he was influenced to start a scholarship at Long Beach – The Louis O.A. Williams scholarship, which is currently open. This allows him to pay forward the opportunity that he was given and helps him to stay connected with the Long Beach community through undergraduate students and alumni. He notes that many people talk about giving back and start with mentorship, which is great, but what really helps students get through higher education is money.
He leaves these words of encouragement for current students “trust the process” sometimes things won’t go well but “you’ve got to take the wins with the loses” and trust that things will turn out well at the end of the day. He advises them to take advantage of everything that is given to them, to connect with organizations, clubs, and programs because it is proven that students (especially students of color) are more successful when they are involved on campus. His final note is to connect with alumni, because people like himself who have made it are here to help students do the same.
If you would like to donate to the scholarship please click here.
To connect with him use the following contacts.
Phone; (562) 841-2498
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Black Owned Business Highlight |
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David Howard - Serial Entreprenuer
By Imani Moses
David Howard was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He is a proud father of 5 children, a husband and formerly attended and played football at Cal State Long Beach. His major was African American history with a minor in Economics. He later got drafted in the National Football League (NFL) in 1984, played for 11 seasons, and became an entrepreneur early in his life.
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David started in the seafood business selling 25 species of seafood, he also manufactured a breading mix called, “David Howards Seasoned Cornmeal”. Over a decade later, he and his family moved to Texas and founded several companies. One of his companies is called EmpowerMe Inc., here they work with individuals with cognitive and developmental challenges. His second company, Urban Village Family Services, is a wraparound service that provides clinician, soft skills training, and supportive employment to individuals with disabilities through a vocation rehab program; his daughter, Jocelyn Howard, is the Vice President. Additionally, he has an off market real estate company where he sells land banking properties to emerging developers and businesses for entrepreneurs and construction.
David was raised by his grandparents since he was 2 weeks old, he likes to say that he was born a 60-year-old man because his grandparents always instilled in him the value of service, to always create service, always help someone, and provide a sense of community. He always made sure that with everything he did, he kept coming back to community and adding value to it; he has set this foundation in all his businesses. His driving force was to show that professional athletes can come back to the inner city and be a positive role model and model great behavior for the youth.
One challenge he faced was not having a good sense of financial literacy, along his journey he had to learn about the ebbs and flows of money and how it works. A goal for his vocation rehab business is to have satellites through different counties so that folks could understand that through the vocation rehab, they can build out their model, franchise it, and help folks create a financial legacy. Due to the population that his business serves, he has encountered cognitive disabilities in football players due to continuous head injuries, such as short- and long-term memory loss, and various degenerative diseases in their joints. His clients also have Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) (also due to self-stimulating behaviors for folks who can't control their emotions), Visual Impairment, and Scoliosis. He wants to make sure that this population is provided with the best care, compassion, and support.
His greatest accomplishment has been giving the community grace to find themselves and as they practice patience and being intentional about the work. He is building his greatest legacy as someone who does not give up on people and is continuously with his people during hard times. For David, being a Black scholar means to always seek to learn and you are never too old to learn. Some advice that he was given and would like to share is, “There is a formula to success and that is the quality of your service, plus the quantity of your service, plus the mental attitude it is rendered equals compensation... everything starts with service.”
You can reach out to David Howard at the following social media sites:
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Gala Honoree - Alumnus of the Year |
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Watch this interview to meet our 2024 Alumnus of the year, James Breedlove. Mr. Breedlove is a retired Supervisory Peace Officer, and a licensed Real Estate Broker, who helps use his knowledge to build generational wealth for those in the Black community. He currently serves as President of the Bridge Builders Foundation, working to provide services and mentorship to underrepresented communities of color.
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James Breedlove attained both his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing in 1983 and master’s degree in public administration in 1993 from California State University, Long Beach. During his life Mr. Breedlove has had a rich career in many different fields. When he graduated, he had many opportunities to work in the private sector but was offered a full-time position with the California youth authorities and got his start in being a public servant. Inspired by both his mother and having provided a safe home for their handicapped daughter, Mr. Breedlove and his wife decided to open a residential care facility for the mentally ill population. They were able to grow and operate this business for over 20 years until his wife passed.
Since his time in college, entering the real estate business was a goal of his. He wanted to both attain and facilitate other people acquiring wealth that was transferable and would establish generational wealth in the Black community. When he was younger his life goals pertained to objective materials such as having a nice house and car. As he matured his focus shifted to goals based on what he could do for and give back to others. As a young man he sought out community champions who reflected traits he aspired to have and was a beneficiary of their advice and mentorship. He tried to sponge off different aspects of these individuals and found commonality in having a spirit as a Black man to reach back and nurture younger Black men who were hungry and sincere. He always kept hold of these ideas which eventually led to establishing bridge builders.
Mr. Breedlove states his work being executive director and President of the Bridge Builders Foundation as the most rewarding position he’s held. The program has grown from just an idea with random acts of kindness to a multimillion-dollar program serving over 700 kids year-round. Bridge Builders provides mentoring, educational support, scholarships and many other services to benefit African American males. The poem for which it was named tells the story of a man who crosses a river but rather than go on he returns to build a bridge for people that may have to follow behind. He lives by these values and is motivated by seeing the fruits of his labor in the young people who have come through the program and gone on to do meaningful things in the world.
Mr. Breedlove defines being a community leader as someone who upholds the moral imperative of doing well and coming back to be involved in defining community problems and shaping the solutions. He tells his son frequently that “being ‘woke’ is costly” because when you know better you must do better, and this knowledge often requires you to turn down opportunities and compels you to act. He says that as a community leader you must humble yourself and be willing to give back to the community by fulfilling this moral obligation to lift up our people. He defines excellence as a process of striving for excellence, “as long as you are striving and seeking excellence, rather than being fixated on a singular objective definition of excellence you will live an excellent life.”
Mr. Breedlove believes the biggest factor for increasing success in our communities is teaching young people the relationship between the education or growth they pursue and its effect on the overall mobility of our people. Helping them to understand that we are working together in a progressive struggle and that their accomplishments are a part of that progressive struggle. He leaves students with the advice of learning to stop seeing themselves as products and instead seeing themselves as creators and owners of businesses who are in control of their communities. Believing that being Black scholars means preparing each other to be champions of the community and doing so through more than just books. It is engagement in cultural, social, emotional and relational disciplines to be more than just brilliant educational scholars but the brilliant people we each have the propensity to become.
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The Art of Healthy Eating |
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By Mark Kelly
My name is Mark Kelly. Growing up in Los Angeles, in a predominantly African American middle-class neighborhood, I know what little access urban families have to health education, fitness facilities, and both alternative and proactive chronic disease interventions. A successful vice president of document custody operations in the banking industry for over 27 years, I left this career during the Covid-19 pandemic to study the Science of Ayurveda, as part of integrated medicine. Quite simply, I felt a call to make a difference. Before enrolling at Southern California University of Health Sciences I was aware of this ancient health system but had only scratched the surface of its offerings. During my training as a wellness educator and then practitioner, I discovered a completely different approach to healthcare that considers the whole identity of the person’s mind, body, and spirit. As an Ayurvedic practitioner I bring this perspective to the table when considering treatment options and alternatives for my clients. In the coming months, you will see a series of articles which share some of the information that I have learned.
The first series will be on the art of healthy eating. Eating is not only necessary to provide our bodies with energy, but if handled properly, this simple act can be a gateway to longevity and good health. We need food to take in vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, however it also supports growth and repair of tissues and provides us with the ammunition we need to protect ourselves from disease and infection. What Ayurveda teaches us is that the act of eating must be respected and conducted in a manner that supports both your body type and digestive constitution as well as addresses any health conditions you face.
By some scholar’s estimates, Ayurveda developed as a system of medical care in India as many as 10,000 years ago. It was finally documented in Sanskrit, one of humanity’s first written languages, about 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and is the mother of all healing systems. The literal English translation of Ayurveda means the knowledge of life and longevity. Unlike allopathic medicine, which focuses on treating symptoms of disease with surgery or drugs, Ayurveda examines the whole person (mind & body) and uses various physical therapies, herbal remedies, counseling, and exercises to address the root cause of health conditions.
Over the next few months, we will talk about the taste of food, herbs, and spices and how they influence your digestion and your health. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at mark@healthspanayurveda.com
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By Chloe Thomas
Meet Dr. Jonathan Talberg, he is currently the Frank Pooler Endowed Professor of Choral Activities at Cal State Long Beach and has been teaching here for 24 years. In 2018 he received the NAACP Long Beach Award for Leadership in Music Education. Dr. Talberg grew up in Orange County, attended Pepperdine and Chapman University for undergrad and received his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. In between his undergraduate and graduate studies, he taught at high schools for 5 years: 4 years at Santiago High School in Garden Grove, and 1 year at the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts.
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Before his time at CSULB, he was working at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. When the Choral Director position became open, he applied for it, and simultaneously was given an opportunity to move up in the Symphony. He had a decision to make between staying in professional orchestral conducting or making the switch to academic choral conducting. When he visited Long Beach, he loved the students and the idea of working for a school with a university community that was well in tune with itself. He is a very social person and loved that his friends and parents at the time were in the area as well. These factors, coupled with advice from the Maestro at the symphony made it easy to choose Long Beach. Since then, he’s spent the past 24 years building the department into one that is nationally respected, has won international competitions (Choir of the World – 2016 and Spittal International competition in Austria – 2017), and performed as invited guests at the last 4 conferences of the American Choral Directors Association.
What Dr. Talberg loves most about his position is being able to work with the same students and see their growth. He has enjoyed getting to know them personally and says that many of his students become like family members. One thing he has always been grateful for is the program's diversity. He is proud to be an ally, a resource, and a mentor for a variety of students from different backgrounds, circumstances, majors, and walks of life. He thanks Roberta Jenkins and the Math Collaborative Program for helping so many of his students and being a resource to them. During his time as a director, he has seen tremendous support from the program and commends them for their genuine efforts to support students in accomplishing their goals. Whether those be better grades, math tutoring, music or anything else. He looks forward to continuing to work with them and impacting Long Beach Students' lives.
Reflecting on his journey, he says that one person who helped him the most was his mentor at Chapman University, Dr. William Hall. He was a musician, fundraiser, and an overall positive influence on Dr. Talberg as a student and professional. It was this mentor who gave him advice that he continues to use and share with current students. During times that seem overwhelming and stressful “you have two choices, and they are the same two choices you’ll have your whole life. You can work harder, or you can quit and do something else.” Sometimes you have to stay up late or get up early to get work done, but if you don’t like what you’re doing it is okay to find something else and it’s never too late to make that choice. Dr. Talberg leaves students with this advice, stressing the importance of self-determination and knowing that the choice belongs to them and no-one else. Thank you, Dr. Talberg, for your continued efforts to educate, support, and encourage Long Beach Students.
Go Beach!
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Black Alumni Scholarship Gala |
Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities for the Black Alumni Scholarship Gala are available! Use the link below to purchase your tickets and we’ll see you at the Gala on May 5th.
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Want us to highlight someone you know? Send us the names of people or organizations you think should be recognized and we’ll share their accomplishments in our monthly newsletter. Submit the form below.
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Applications Close: Feb 19th
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CELP Scholar Program -
Community, Equity, Learning, Persistence
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The Aquarium of the Pacific’s CELP Scholar Program seeks to broaden participation in marine sciences, help more students find their own community in STEM, and support students’ persistence in the field. Check out the website for more information.
Eligibility;
- Enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, master's or PhD program in Southern California through at least December 2024.
- Studying any STEM field related to ocean and coastal environments, marine conservation, or informal science education.
- Able to complete a W9 or W8 to the Aquarium for award processing.
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EOP & Guardian Scholars Black Alumni Panel |
In celebration of Black History Month, EOP and Guardian Scholars will be facilitating an alumni panel to highlight the experiences, challenges, and successes of our African American students. Join us as our EOP & GS alumni share their stories in navigating their educational journey and tips on how to be a successful student At the Beach! To see meeting details please visit Events and Orgs (formerly BeachSync)
Presented by EOP and Guardian Scholars
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Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm
Location: Online
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Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
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Black Student, Faculty & Staff Mixer |
Get to know the Black faculty and staff on campus. Build community and develop opportunities for support and mentorship.
Presented by Black Resource Center and Black Faculty & Staff Association
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Leadership at the Beach is a one-day leadership event, hosted by the Lois J. Swanson Leadership Resource Center (LRC). This conference is open to ALL CSULB students, to provide students with the opportunity to develop their leadership qualities, skills, and an understanding of leadership within interpersonal contexts. |
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Date: Friday, February 23rd
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: USU ballrooms
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Applications Close: March 1st
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship |
Eligibility;
- Rising sophomore or first-year transfer
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Plan to pursue a doctoral degree in the humanities
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Empowering Homeownership Expo |
Join our proud sponsor F&M Bank at the Expo Center in March for a free homebuyer fair. Learn about the homebuying process, downpayment assistance, and more!
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Date: Saturday, March 2nd
Time: 12-4:30 p.m.
Location: The Expo Center 4321 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach CA
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Applications close: March 3rd
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The CSULB Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Program offers historically underrepresented groups intensive, hands-on research and training opportunities designed to prepare them to excel in doctoral programs, as well as health-related research careers. Any questions regarding the BUILD/U-RISE application can be directed to jointapp@csulb.edu.
Eligibility;
- Students need to be a US Citizen legal permanent resident, or DACA.
- Interested in pursuing graduate studies and a career in health-related research.
- Full-time undergraduate student at CSULB at the start of the program & have between 1 – 4 semesters remaining before CSULB graduation as of June.
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Womxn of Color Leadership Conference |
You’re invited to this one-day conference for women of color students at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). This dynamic and empowering event is designed to help students cultivate leadership skills and personal growth by offering a safe space to engage in meaningful discussions, gain insights from accomplished speakers, and participate in interactive workshops. Please visit Events and Orgs (formerly BeachSync) to RSVP.
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Date: Friday, March 8th
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: USU Ballrooms
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Date: March 11-14th
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: University Bookstore
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Congratulations to the class of 2024! Join CSULB in recognizing their accomplishments with graduation accessories and memorabilia at the bookstore. Click here to see more!
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Doris L. Robinson Math Collaborative Endowed Scholarship
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The CSULB/LBUSD Math Collaborative was founded in 2011 to provide quality STEM Education and college preparatory curriculum for African American males. This program includes Math and English instruction, leadership training, mentorship and college preparation, and much more. This scholarship seeks to support students attending CSULB that have participated in the CSULB/LBUSD Math Collaborative program and the CSULB Black Resource Center.
Criteria;
- Demonstrates a financial need.
- Minimum 2.0 G.P. A
- Open to all majors/minors,
- Open to undergraduate & graduate students,
- Open to part-time, full-time, and graduates completing thesis work
- Member of the CSULB Black Resource Center
- Participated in the Jordan High school/ CSULB LBUSD Math Collaborative program.
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Applications Close: March 12th
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Applications Close: March 12th
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Louis O.A. Williams Scholarship |
The Louis O.A. Williams Scholarship seeks to support the academic advancement of members of the Mu Chi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Cal State Long Beach
Eligibility;
- Active member of the Mu Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
- GPA 2.5+
- Undergraduate full time or part time
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Black Alumni Scholarship Fund |
The Black Alumni Scholarship Application is open now and will close March 13th. To apply join the Black Resource Center and fill out the form on Beach Scholarships. Links can be found below and in the bio of our Instagram. For any questions please contact Black Scholars at blackscholars@csulb.edu or DM us @csulbblackscholars
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Applications Close: March 13th
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Applications Close; March 27th
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The Voyager Scholarship for Public Service |
An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges. The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb to help shape such leaders.
Eligibility;
- Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2024.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated a commitment to public service
- Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation
- Be United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individuals granted deferred action status
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Black Excellence Tours Volunteers |
We are looking for alumni to help University Outreach facilitate Black Excellence campus tours. Please email blackscholars@csulb.edu to sign up for training.
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Tours will begin in March |
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Bridge Builder - William Allen Dromgoole |
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