Monthly Archives: November 2018

San Marcos, November 30, 2018 By Tim Meehan For the past 17 years, Dr. Eliza Bigham has watched her senior-level Human Development 497 class culminate in an evening project presentation in front of parents, friends and community partners. Each semester’s presentation, which she refers to as the course’s “Research Conference,” is unique for its content asContinue reading “Human Development Class Makes Long-lasting Impact”

Scientists, surfers, and our own reporter team up to design a better wetsuit   Jessica Antenico, who is working on a master’s in kinesiology at California State University in San Marcos, is participating in a wetsuit experiment there that studies heat loss. JON COHEN/SCIENCE   By Jon Cohen Nov. 30, 2018 , 8:00 AM One ofContinue reading “Kinesiology at CSUSM featured in Science Magazine!”

Dr. Eliza Bigham, Lecturer in the Human Development department hosted her last HD497 Research Conference last night as she retires following 17 years of service here at Cal State San Marcos. Amy Scruggs and Dr. Eliza Bigham, Founders of Voice of Heroes Each year, Bigham leads hundreds of students in their research projects and locatesContinue reading “Dr. Eliza Bigham hosts HD497 Research Conference”

By David Ogul The way Laurie Stowell sees it, writing has been the poor stepchild of public schools for far too long. The Cal State San Marcos professor of literacy is trying to change that through the San Marcos Writing Project, a comprehensive effort aiming to boost the skills of K-12 writing teachers through professional developmentContinue reading “San Marcos Writing Project Aims to Improve a Lost Skill”

On Tuesday, November 27, you can be a part of something big and for 24 hours every donation you make up to $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. Give with the heart of a cougar and your generosity will have twice the impact! Below are three initiatives seeking your support.  Show us your #HeartOfACougar and give to the College of Education, HealthContinue reading “Support our Students on Nov. 27. For 24 hours, every donation up to $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar!”

by Brian Hiro When Emiliano Ayala talks about how important the mission of the California State University system is to him personally, it’s the farthest thing from lip service. Before he took over as the dean of Cal State San Marcos’ College of Education, Health and Human Services in July, Ayala worked for 18 yearsContinue reading “New CEHHS Dean Is CSU Through and Through”

Giving Day is fast approaching so mark your calendar for 11/27 and share your heart with the Student Healthcare Project! These clinics provide basic community & primary healthcare to underserved populations! #heartofacougar @CSUSMSNA

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 From:     Karen S. Haynes, President Upon the recommendation of the Faculty Awards Selection Committee, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Suzanne Moineau, professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Education, Health and Human Services, is the recipient of the 2018-19 Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award. Dr. Moineau embodiesContinue reading “Dr. Suzanne Moineau Awarded 2018-19 Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award”