Monday, May 5, 2014
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good Sponsored by Grifols
10 a.m.–noon
Career Center lower level
President Covino will launch a week-long celebration with the official opening of the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good, reaffirming his commitment to creating a “university of place” that works in partnership with the Los Angeles region.
Student Festival Sponsored by Wells Fargo
1:40–4:30 p.m.
University-Student Union Plaza
Live entertainment, games and food trucks from across the city! This event is open to everyone: students, faculty, staff and alumni. Students should bring campus IDs to receive free meal tickets and all other guests will pay a nominal fee for food. Everyone is encouraged to wear Cal State L.A. gear to show off school pride.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Rosie Casals/Pancho Gonzalez Tennis Center Groundbreaking with Billie Jean King
10 a.m.–noon
Cal State L.A. Tennis Courts
The groundbreaking of the highly-anticipated Rosie Casals/Pancho Gonzalez Tennis Center marks the first major construction project for the Billie Jean King Sports Complex. Speakers will include President Covino, alumna Billie Jean King, tennis Hall-of-Famer Rosie Casals and Greg Gonzales, founder of the Pancho Gonzalez Youth Foundation. Join us for a special announcement about community youth programs.
The Academic Senate Distinguished Lecture on Engagement, Service, and the Public Good
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Golden Eagle Ballroom
The Academic Senate is pleased to host Maria Elena Durazo for its inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Engagement, Service, and the Public Good. Durazo is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. A reception will follow the lecture.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Grand Opening of the Hydrogen Research Facility
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cal State L.A. Hydrogen Fueling Station
Part of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST), the new Hydrogen Facility at Cal State L.A. will be utilized for research, teaching and advancing clean transportation technologies, as well as dispensing fuel to hydrogen fuel cell vehicle users. Several exciting projects being developed by ECST faculty, staff and students will be on display at the grand opening.
Naming of the Charon D’Aiello Sandoval and David Sandoval Student Services Center
4–6 p.m.
Student Affairs 101
Charon and David are both Cal State L.A. alumni and retired employees. This event recognizes their service to Cal State L.A. and celebrates their generous support of Student Affairs, the Educational Opportunity Program and the Summer Bridge Program. The unveiling of new signage will be followed by music and light refreshments.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Eagle-Con 2014 Sponsored by Art Directors Guild
1–6 p.m. Thursday, 2–8 p.m. Friday
University-Student Union, 3rd Floor
Eagle-Con is a two-day event that brings together indie comics, superheroes, critical thinking, and an insider’s view of this highly creative industry. Eagle-Con will explore issues of race, gender, orientation, identity and representation in comic books while also celebrating the boundless imagination of artists and writers that turns "ordinary" humans into lifelong devotees of the superhero/ine.
GO East LA: A Pathway for College and Career Success Sponsored by Grifols
10 a.m.
Garfield High School, 5101 E. 6th St., Los Angeles
Cal State L.A., East Los Angeles College and the Los Angeles Unified School District will announce a partnership to create a “cradle to career” initiative for the youth and families of East Los Angeles.
Day of the Educator
4:30–5 p.m. Reception, 5–7 p.m. Program
Golden Eagle Ballroom
The Day of the Educator recognizes Cal State L.A. Charter College of Education students, scholarship recipients, and outstanding local school district partners.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Presidential Investiture
11 a.m. Ceremony
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Keynote Address: Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis
1 p.m. Reception Sponsored by Barnes & Noble
University-Student Union Plaza