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Award-Winning Computer Engineer Discusses Research at Outstanding Professor Lecture April 19, 2021 Share This: Professor Kiran George is developing a robotic arm to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Cal State Fullerton’s 2020 Outstanding Professor Kiran George’s research in assistive technology knows no limits — from developing a mind-controlled wheelchair to a voice-controlled robotic arm to help visually impaired veterans perform simple tasks. Kiran Geor...

April 15, 2021 Share This: Cal State Fullerton celebrated its 2021 University Awards Program with a virtual ceremony featuring fun videos, jeopardy quizzes, scratch-off ticket prizes and sincere appreciation. Hosted by President Fram Virjee and David Forgues, vice president for human resources, diversity and inclusion, faculty and staff members were thanked for their service to Cal State Fullerton. “While only a handful of faculty and staff will be recognized with awards today, all of ...

April 8, 2021 María Soledad Ramírez, right, associate professor of biological science, in her campus lab. For infectious disease researcher María Soledad Ramírez, her ultimate goal is to contribute to the fight against drug resistance. A native of Buenos Aires with experience in molecular microbiology and clinical research, Ramírez came to Cal State Fullerton in fall 2014. Since, she has established an active and groundbreaking antibiotic-resistance research program that involves undergra...

April 8, 2021 William "Bill" Hoese, professor of biological science For alumna Loralee Larios, Cal State Fullerton biological science professor William “Bill” Hoese’s mentorship and dedication to teaching and research drives students like her to succeed in science. “Dr. Hoese consistently inspires eager minds to pursue careers in environmental biology, fosters their scientific development both in and outside the lab and classroom, and mentors them throughout the development of their ca...

April 1, 2021 Share This: As Americans become more aware of systemic racism and oppression against members of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community, Cal State Fullerton is challenging its faculty, staff and students to “take the pledge” of solidarity with the API community.  In a letter on the Titans Together website, President Fram Virjee states, “Titan Family, now more than ever, it is time to take a stand and embrace the responsibility that comes with being home to the thi...

Reaching Out to the Black Community Feb. 26, 2021 Share This: Every year, during Black History Month, President Fram Virjee and faculty/staff members from Cal State Fullerton visit different African American churches to encourage congregants (and their children) to attend college … and, specifically, Cal State Fullerton. This year, because of the pandemic, in-person meetings weren’t possible so the president virtually visited four local African American churches: Christ Our Redeemer...

Freshman Joins 2020-21 Class of High-Achieving President’s Scholars Feb. 19, 2021 Share This: Presidents Scholar Krisha Marie Uy is a biological science major who plans to pursue a career in medicine. In her junior year of high school, Krisha Marie Uy found out her mother had terminal breast cancer. Uy, a National Honors Society student, who graduated with a 4.55 GPA and ranked No. 7 out of her senior class, was devastated. “I witnessed the passing of my mom, which caused me to loo...

Feb. 17, 2021 CSUF President Fram Virjee Who is struggling in Orange County? And what can we do to lift up these members of our community? Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee recently participated in a virtual event, “Struggling to Stay Afloat: Over the Real Cost Measure,” sponsored by the Orange County United Way. The goal of the program was to increase public awareness of the economic challenges many face in Orange County and how to make the community stronger following the pandem...

Feb. 4, 2021 Share This: Terry Giles ’70 (B.A. speech communication), owner and president of Giles Enterprises. Photo: College of Business and Economics Alumnus Terry M. Giles — lawyer, business leader, entrepreneur, author and longtime supporter of Cal State Fullerton — has pledged a $1 million gift to benefit the Center for Leadership through his Giles O’Malley Foundation.  “With his generous support and visionary leadership, Terry is expanding the high-impact opportunities...

Fifth Anniversary Virtual Conference Encourages Teens to Chase College Dream Jan. 29, 2021 Share This: During Cal State Fullerton’s fifth anniversary of the Male Youth Empowerment Conference for young men of color, the teens were asked what the event’s theme, “Elevating His CommUNITY,” meant to them. Christian, a freshman from Watts, raised his hand, and shared that he wants to change the way others view people of color. “I want to change the perception of Watts being so dange...