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Today California State University, Bakersfield President Horace Mitchell announced the appointment of Edwin Sasaki as interim dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Craig Kelsey as interim dean of the School of...

Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:00:16 PDT

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University Day launches CSUB’s 2008-09 academic year

California State University, Bakersfield prepares to begin the 2008-09 academic year with its annual University Day program on Monday, Sept. 8, in Doré Theatre, one week before fall quarter classes begin. The program will begin at...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 10, 2008 09:32:32 PDT

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Fall History Forum scheduled at CSUB

A historical figure that has drawn both praise and scorn is the focus of California State University, Bakersfield's fall History Forum slated for Friday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Albertson Room on campus. University of Oregon's...

Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:44:36 PDT

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CSUB to hold annual New Student Convocation

California State University, Bakersfield will welcome its newest students and their families to campus at its fourth annual New Student Convocation on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Doré Theatre. All new and transfer students...

Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:43:21 PDT

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Four CSUB students to receive John Brock Scholarships

Four John Brock Scholarships will be awarded in conjunction with the presentation of the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award at the annual dinner slated for Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seven Oaks County Club....

Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:42:37 PDT

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First Book-Bakersfield Accepting Applications

First Book-Bakersfield is accepting applications for a fall book...

Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Fri Aug 29, 2008 09:15:29 PDT

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Students Do Care

Today there is a perception that young people do not care about the world beyond their IPod, My Space, or cell phone. My eighteen years of teaching high school have shown me otherwise. Over the past few years I have had...

Posted by trichmond17 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 16:16:18 PDT

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Bakersfield Chinese School Announces Enrollment for New Term

It’s one of the best kept secrets in Bakersfield, and it’s a great way to learn a new language and experience a new culture. Each Sunday from September to June, local children and their parents gather at the Chinese...

Posted by amberchiang - Tue Aug 26, 2008 15:51:13 PDT

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Local teacher learning what it takes to be a Marine

Military

My name is Karen Roberts. I am a teacher at Central Valley Continuation High School in Shafter. A few months ago, someone in the Kern High School District e-mailed a flyer to all KHSD employees for the United States Marine Corps Educator...

Posted by kkofcal - Tue Aug 5, 2008 09:24:40 PDT

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CSUB adds second class in accelerated nursing program, seeks applicants

Students interested in applying to California State University, Bakersfield's impacted accelerated nursing program are getting another chance. The campus will offer a second class of its accelerated bachelor's of science in nursing in...

Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:45:45 PDT

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CSUB to host educational summit on social work in corrections

California State University, Bakersfield will host an educational summit to develop competencies for social work in corrections on Wednesday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Icardo Room. The day is a joint effort between...

Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:44:22 PDT

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NEA Convention in Washington DC

Twelve-hundred delegates from the state of California are in Washington DC for the annual convention of the National Education Association (NEA). The California delegation is here to take part in a discussion of...

Posted by tarangop - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:22:49 PDT

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Nutrition and eating problems with the autistic population

On Saturday, June 7, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “Nutrition and Eating Problems with the Autistic Population,” a workshop led by Michele Chynoweth, RD, CDE. The workshop will be held at the Kern County...

Anonymous user - Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:46:06 PDT

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CSUB grad battles bipolar disorder, learning disability to earn degree

Everyday is different, especially for JT Walker. Each day he attends his college classes just like everyone else at California State University, Bakersfield. Little does everyone know how difficult it is for him to do just that....

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:59:30 PDT

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International student learns English and earns business degrees at CSUB

Eight years ago he opened the door to a California State University, Bakersfield classroom. He was 17 years old, nearly 7,000 miles from home and unable to speak English. He carried with him only some basic school supplies and an...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:54:54 PDT

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CSUB Antelope Valley grad quit longtime job to hit the books

Nancy Regalado realized she was tired. She was tired of watching opportunities pass her by. She was tired of not making more money. She was tired of not growing in her career. With a son serving in Iraq, a daughter away at college,...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:49:40 PDT

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CSUB set for 38th commencement ceremony

California State University, Bakersfield will celebrate its 38th commencement Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, with over 1,500 members of the class of 2008 being recognized at five ceremonies. This is the first year two separate...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue May 27, 2008 17:15:12 PDT

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Heroes revealed at bank speech contest

Discovery Elementary fourth-grader Rylee Smith, Stockdale Elementary fifth-grader Tiffany Yeh and Endeavour Elementary sixth-grader Andrew Beard...

Posted by KCSOSCOMM - Mon May 12, 2008 10:03:56 PDT

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CSUB professor selected for fellowship in Israel

Rachel Bzostek, a California State University, Bakersfield political science professor, has been named a 2008-09 academic fellow with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington, D.C. Bzostek will travel to...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri May 9, 2008 12:46:40 PDT

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North South Foundation: Charity and Academic Excellence

Volunteering

Nine year old Roshini Ravi looks at the printout in her hand and repeats in her head what she sees.... c-a-c-o-g-r-a-p-h-y. It means bad handwriting or bad spelling and that is exactly what she is trying to avoid as she prepares...

Posted by surendra_d - Fri Apr 18, 2008 09:08:38 PDT

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National Science Foundation grant awarded to CSUB for scholarships

A $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund scholarships for science, computer science, engineering and mathematics students at California State University, Bakersfield. An average of 40 annual scholarships will be...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 14:02:30 PDT

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CSUB’s Todd Madigan Gallery opens spring exhibit

Arts & Entertainment

California State University, Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery presents the “oHIRa & NOWling” art exhibit slated to open today, Wednesday, April 10, with a special reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the gallery....

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:22:59 PDT

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CSUB to hosts third annual Brains of Bakersfield

Arts & Entertainment

Trivia masters from around Bakersfield will put their knowledge to the test on Saturday, April 19 at the third annual Brains of Bakersfield contest at California State University, Bakersfield's Icardo Center. Brains of Bakersfield is...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:21:25 PDT

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CSUB Antelope Valley to present legendary author Ray Bradbury

Author's Corner

California State University, Bakersfield’s Antelope Valley campus is pleased to be sponsoring author Ray Bradbury on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in The John Eliopoulos Hellenic Center, 43404 30th Street West, in Lancaster. Bradbury...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:18:30 PDT

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Real ‘Gidget’ to discuss healthy aging for CSUB social work program training

California State University, Bakersfield will host Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the woman who inspired the movies and television series “Gidget,” in a talk titled “Models of Healthy Aging.” Zuckerman will be speaking...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:17:33 PDT

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CSUB archeologist contributes to major discovery

The journal Science and major media outlets are reporting today that archaeologists, including California State University, Bakersfield’s Robert Yohe, have new evidence that humans were in the New World more than 1,000 years...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:15:41 PDT

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CSUB faculty honored for outstanding contributions

Three faculty members at California State University, Bakersfield have been awarded the 2007-08 Faculty Awards by the CSUB Faculty Senate, University Research Council and the university. Professor of Anthropology Robert Yohe has...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:14:34 PDT

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17 high school juniors compete for Bakersfield Junior Miss

The 37th Annual Bakersfield Junior Miss Scholarship Program will be held Friday, April 18th, 2008. Junior Miss Beach Party Fun will be held at Standard School Auditorium located at 1200 N. Chester Ave in Bakersfield. Seventeen local...

Posted by sojola - Tue Apr 8, 2008 14:44:00 PDT

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MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR AUTISM WORKSHOP

On Saturday, April 19, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “The Evidence on Complementary & Alternative Medical Interventions for Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Linda Copeland. The workshop will be held at...

Anonymous user - Wed Apr 2, 2008 13:52:37 PDT

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Tooth Fairy Teacher

They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Well, during the last week of March, the Tooth Fairy (a.k.a. Emily from Dr. Launspach's Pediatric Dentistry) flew in for a gentle visit to 160 Owens Primary...

Posted by victor_joyce - Tue Apr 1, 2008 11:51:01 PDT

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Innovative Course to Provide Tools for Facing Difficult Choices

Faith

Bakersfield to Join Worldwide Release of “Talmudic Ethics” Critically acclaimed series brings wisdom of the Talmud to the general public Sooner or later, it happens to almost everyone. You face a tough...

Posted by estherschlanger - Tue Apr 1, 2008 11:39:19 PDT

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Frazier Park Headstart Closing

On January 29th 2008 the parents of the local Head Start Center in Frazier Park were informed that their center would be closing permanently as of April 25th 2008( the end of the current year). The center is ran by the Community...

Posted by rblwar - Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:20:52 PDT

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Elk Hills School takes 1st Place!

Congratulations Are In Order!!! Elk Hills School Students took 1st Place Overall in the Whiz Kids competition on Thursday, February 21st at Piute Mountain!!! They also placed 1st in History and Science! The Whiz...

Anonymous user - Tue Feb 26, 2008 14:45:36 PST

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12th Annual Autism Awareness Conference

On February 29, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will hold its Twelfth Annual Autism Awareness Conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield. Featured speakers are Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel of the Koegel Autism...

Anonymous user - Fri Feb 1, 2008 10:39:56 PST

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LET IT SNOW

Eight kindergarten classes at Owens Primary School took a trip to the snow in their own playground on Friday, Jan. 18. By 10:30 a.m., college students Garrett Thomas and Ongky Andriputra and school custodian, Brian Sherard, had...

Posted by victor_joyce - Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:30:50 PST

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KAN BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION WORKSHOP

On Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, the Kern Autism Network (KAN) will present a Behavior Intervention Workshop led by LaQuita Spivey. The workshop will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, 3625 Marriott Drive, Bakersfield, from 9...

Anonymous user - Thu Jan 3, 2008 11:49:25 PST

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Notes from the Classroom

I am a teacher of English in one of the most illustrious schools in the Kern High School District. During my two year stint at this particular institution of learning, I have encountered three realities in education: 1.) the role...

Posted by desilentio - Wed Jan 2, 2008 14:36:11 PST

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SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER IN AUTISM WORKSHOP

On Saturday, November 3, the Kern Autism Network will present a workshop focused on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) led by Jaime Chavarria. The workshop will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, 3625 Marriott Drive,...

Anonymous user - Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:17:43 PDT

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Owens Primary School Launches Box Tops Fundraiser

Owens Primary School has recently launched their 2007-2008 Box Tops for Education fundraising campaign. Motivating the students is Robbie Robot who is built from recycled Box Tops for Education cereal and snack boxes! Box Tops for...

Posted by victor_joyce - Tue Oct 16, 2007 08:40:54 PDT

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VISION AND VISION THERAPY IN AUTISM WORKSHOP

On Saturday, September 29, the Kern Autism Network presented “Vision and Vision Therapy in Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Penelope Suter. Dr. Suter is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development;...

Anonymous user - Fri Oct 5, 2007 09:20:12 PDT

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State Farm Insurance Enters Classroom Set to Inspire

Volunteering

State Farm Insurance Enters Classroom Set to Inspire Through financial and volunteer support, State Farm is helping prepare local students to succeed. Bakersfield, September 21, 2007: State Farm Insurance employees will enter...

Posted by JuniorAchievement - Wed Oct 3, 2007 09:09:14 PDT

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Citibank Standout Joins Junior Achievement of Bakersfield Board

Volunteering

Gabriela Mello is first of many new faces to join local board of worldwide economics education nonprofit. Bakersfield, September 19, 2007: Gabriela Mello, Bakersfield resident and Citibank Community Relations Officer, was elected...

Posted by JuniorAchievement - Wed Oct 3, 2007 09:06:28 PDT

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KERN AUTISM NETWORK WORKSHOP

On Saturday, September 29, the Kern Autism Network will present “Speaking on Vision Therapy in Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Penelope Suter. The workshop will be held at Dr. Suter Optometry, 5300 Lennox Avenue, Suite...

Anonymous user - Mon Sep 10, 2007 16:47:53 PDT

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2008 AUTISM AWARENESS CONFERENCE

On February 29, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will hold its twelfth annual Autism Awareness Conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield. Featured speakers are Dr. Robert Koegel and Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel of the Koegel Autism...

Posted by Carol64 - Tue Sep 4, 2007 10:59:55 PDT

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Cisco is no kid

I was taking a break at work and getting a cup of coffee when I looked over the partition to see 20-year-old Francisco Gonzales doing what looked like homework. As I took a closer look at what he was writing, I could see he was not...

Anonymous user - Tue Aug 28, 2007 13:34:28 PDT

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Kern Autism Network Workshop for Educators

On July 9 the Kern Autism Network held its first workshop specifically designed for educators and mental health professionals in Kern County. Dr. Bryna Siegel presented two sessions packed with information about teaching challenges...

Posted by Carol64 - Tue Jul 17, 2007 09:21:36 PDT

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D.R.E.A.M act event this Wednesday july 4th

Walking across the graduation stage for a high school student can bring about thoughts of present status in robe, future endeavors of life and past movements of people. ...

Posted by ezln - Mon Jul 2, 2007 14:59:43 PDT

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Ground Breaking for New Educational Wing

Senior Pastor Jonathan Mullings and the congregation at Truth Tabernacle conducted a ceremonial ground breaking for their new educational wing on June 24, 2007. The new building will be a 28,000 square foot, two-story...

Anonymous user - Tue Jun 26, 2007 14:47:19 PDT

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Tracy Sherwood Tutoring

Tracy Sherwood Tutoring My name is Rebeka and I am the proud mother of...

Posted by RebekaLerma - Fri Jun 15, 2007 16:41:30 PDT

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"It's gonna be a grape day!"