CI Connection
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Class of 2013: First Santa Barbara Degree Programs Commence
Eleven BS in Business and eight MBA students who are enrolled in CI's Santa Barbara degree programs walked across the commencement stage on May 18 with more than 1,400 other CI graduates, celebrating the near completion of hard-earned degrees. Although these students are poised to complete their degrees in September, they were given special permission to participate in CI's 2013 commencement ceremony. Read more
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2010 Math Grad Student now "Ambassador for Mathematics" at Ventura College
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Ask Janine Bundy about math, and superlatives not typically associated with the science of numbers flow from her mouth: "It's beautiful! Amazing! Exquisite!" Press her further and she'll make you a believer. "Math is man's way of validating God's creations," says Bundy. "Math explains the science behind a recipe and how plants grow, and provides us with a means to find beauty and wonder. And it's a 'brain train' - it keeps the brain sharp." Read more
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Martin Loeffler leads California Social Business Institute
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Martin Loeffler |
Martin Loeffler has been named director of the California Institute for Social Business (CISB) at CSU Channel Islands (CI). Loeffler brings to the Institute new strategy and leadership and invites interested students and community members to join him. Social business, as defined by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, is a form of social entrepreneurship and is an innovative, cost-effective and fast- growing approach to tackling the world's most pressing social or environmental issues. To cultivate this approach locally, the CISB developed a Certificate in Social Business that is offered exclusively through CI Extended University. Read more |
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Biotechnology/MBA Dual Degree Advances Teaching Careers
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Kristin Majda
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When Kristin Majda started the MS Biotechnology & Bioinformatics program at CSU Channel Islands in 2006 she was anxious that she would not do as well as her peers. She was apprehensive that the others in the program had more extensive backgrounds and recent experience in the field. Ms. Majda had just completed her fifth year of teaching high school biology and was looking for an opportunity to grow as a science educator. Read more
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Scenes from the 2013 MBA Mixer
With almost 100 guests, the Summer 2013 MBA mixer was a great success. Held at the Museum of Ventura County's Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavillion, the event featured live music, open bar, and catering by Main Course California. Guests included MBA alumni and current students, faculty, MVS Business Advsory Council members, university staff and administrators, and elected officials.
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OLLI Dolphins Feast on Learning
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OLLI Steering Committee
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In a Broome Library classroom, research archeologist Dr. Matt Curtis holds the crowd spellbound with tales of humankind's successful move out of Africa, citing mitochondrial DNA evidence as well as evidence from his work in the region. Those who've attended biochemistry research professor Dr. Bob Stellwagen's spectacular tours of microbiology have an advantage: they've already learned about mitochondrial DNA. Read More
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Spring 2014 applications open August 1, 2013
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Congratulations
Class of 2013!
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Upcoming Programs
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Free Workshops
Social networking and websites are great tools, but we can't rely on them alone to connect to potential clients and to improve sales and services. Come learn the importance of getting off the computer and start networking with other businesses and community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, Women's Networking and Business groups and Service Organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis, and more.
Thousand Oaks Campus
Wednesday, November 6
6:00pm-7:00pm
These workshops benefit students as well as professionals who want to get ahead and stay ahead in the workplace. Some of our favorite topics from the past include: Time Management, How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees, and How to Remember Just about Anything. More workshops are upcoming. For information, click here
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Tidbits
2013-2014 University Catalog available here
Alumni Mobile App Available
CI's Alumni & Friends Association has launched their new mobile app, "CSU Channel Islands Alumni." The mobile app features CI social media feeds, current events and news and real-world tips on everything from apartments to retirement. Users are also able to keep in touch with fellow alumni, submit address updates, plus more. The app is free and available for download at http://go.csuci.edu/ci4life. It is compatible with Android, Apple products and Blackberry.
Leave Your Mark Campaign
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, CI invites you to leave your mark and support your University in a most unique way. Through pavers, benches, or trees, share with others your personal history in the CI story. Your support will renovate open spaces on campus while helping students achieve their fullest potential through scholarships and programs. Read more
What Our Students Are Saying . . .
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Dr. Kathy Madropol 2007 Alumna, MS Computer Science |
"CI taught me how inspiring a professor can be. The program was a personalized experience - like family." |
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