CSULB College of Health & Human Services

Don't miss the 2023 Just-In-Time Job and Internship Fair this Thursday (4/13) 12pm-4pm!

- 60+ employers will be in attendance
- Network and explore full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities

Sign on to CareerLINK via sso.csulb.edu for more info and to RSVP.

Jocelyn Peña was 1 of 30 students across the country selected as an American Heart Association Hispanic Student Institutions (HSI) Scholar for the Class of 2022-2023! 👏

Jocelyn, who will be graduating this spring with a degree in Health Science - Community Health and School Health Education, had the opportunity to conduct research, learn and work with health care professionals, and connect with other students who are working hard to overcome the barriers of being first generation.

Join us as Alumni and members of the Beach Community come together in support of student success this Beach Spring Day of Giving! Together, we are shaping the future workforce!

Show your support by visiting: https://www.csulb.edu/beach-day-of-giving-2023

Sign up to volunteer! https://bit.ly/chhsvolunteers

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College of Health and Human Services Commencement
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023 @ 9AM and 2PM
- Location: Angel Stadium of Anaheim

IMPORTANT: The College of Health & Human Services will have TWO ceremonies. You are assigned to the ceremony based on your department (major).

Visit csulb.edu/commencement for everything you need to know about commencement.

Jumping for joy that the 35th Annual Student Research Competition deadline has been extended to Friday, February 10th at 11:59pm! Read more about the CSULB and statewide research competition for both undergraduate and graduate students here: https://www.csulb.edu/student-research-competition

Questions about the Student Research Competition? Email: [email protected]

Attend the first info session and learn more! Register here: https://bit.ly/csulbinfosessions

Beach Students! Take advantage of all the scholarship opportunities and start applying today! https://www.csulb.edu/scholarships

Deadline to apply is March 13.

Most scholarships during this application period pay in the NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR.

Did you know that in addition to his teaching duties, CSULB Professor Dr. Kamiar Alaei and his brother Dr. Arash Alaei are helping to aid the humanitarian crisis in Iran? They are providing telehealth visits to protestors in Iran who are being brutally treated for standing up against women's rights injustices in the region.

Check out the full story here: https://theworld.org/media/2022-12-16/iranian-doctors-diaspora-help-patients-iran

Two CHHS students will be speaking at the TEDxCSULB conference this Saturday, November 12!

Jun Li, a graduate student in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Charisma Mangahas, a Kinesiology student, will be addressing this year’s conference theme, Navigating the Unknown, through their own personal experiences and journeys.

There’s still time to get your tickets! https://www.csulb.edu/tedxcsulb

Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2022

Time: 10 am-5 pm - Doors open at 9 am- event starts at 10 am

Location: The University Student Union (USU) Ballrooms

Diamond Byrd is an accomplished and inspiring Master of Social Work (MSW) student, a veteran, and the first African American woman to hold the title of ASI Executive Vice President at . 👏👏👏

The most important advice Diamond has for all students is to “Get connected and find your community, whether it is a cultural or academic group. Find a community that makes you feel like you belong because it exists here at Long Beach!”

Read more here: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/school-of-social-work/article/student-spotlight-diamond-byrd

Congratulations to our amazing Social Work students! 👏👏👏

Congrats to our CSULB College of Health & Human Services social work students! They are making waves in the community by providing support to at-risk youth in Long Beach. Their efforts were featured earlier this month in the Long Beach Business Journal https://lbbusinessjournal.com/news/education/long-beach-region-receives-about-2-8m-to-improve-education-equity

Interested in learning more about the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program? The Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration is hosting an information session this evening (10/13) at 6PM!

Prospective students are invited to learn about the program, explore career prospects, and ask questions.

Zoom link: https://csulb.zoom.us/j/86539514585

Announcing the CHHS Wellness Campaign for CHHS students, faculty, and staff! Join us this fall in participating in our four week get-fit challenge — track your movement and receive a free Beach tote bag, along with an opportunity to win a new iPad!

Learn more: https://www.csulb.edu/chhs-wellness-campaign

Join this virtual town hall on Monday, September 26th at 6:30 pm via zoom. Individuals will hear about an array of topics to support Black students’ overall well-being and academic achievement.

Register here: bit.ly/BlackStudentWellness

Congrats to Drs. Melissa Bittner and Amanda Young who were awarded a $1.25 million federal grant to train Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers! This grant will fully fund 32 APE master’s students over 5 years.

Read more: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/adapted-physical-education-ape-program-receives-125

Rachel Posteraro was one of 50 Teachers chosen to attend “Disney Imagination Campus 50 Teachers Celebration!” Rachel graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Kinesiology – Physical Education/Teacher Education with a Minor in Dance.

Rachel met educators from all over the country and got to experience inspiring sessions led by Disney leaders and imagineers and attended special entertainment events at the park, including a celebratory parade at Magic Kingdom.

Read more: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/chhs-grad-attends-disney-imagination-campus-50-teachers

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Christine Scott-Hayward, new Director of CSULB's School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Emergency Management (CCJEM). Not only is Dr. Scott-Hayward an expert in her field, she is a warm, kind and caring individual, and we are thrilled to have her in this new role!

Read more here: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/get-to-know-dr-christine-scott-hayward-new-director-of

Learn more about why we love Dr. Brenda Vogel from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Emergency Management (CCJEM). If you don’t know her already, you’ll quickly find out that Dr. Vogel’s dedication to this college and its students go above and beyond!

Read more: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/dr-brenda-vogel-above-and-beyond

Earlier this spring, students from the Department of Health Care Administration participated in the 2022 ACHE Statewide College Bowl and received 1st Place in the competition! https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/health-care-administration/article/health-care-administration-wins

Congratulations to these amazing students on their outstanding victory! 👏👏👏

Middle and high school students from A Step Beyond, a nonprofit organization providing underserved youth and their families with free academic support and social services, visited CSULB and the College of Health and Human Services last week.

The students were able to learn about their academic and career opportunities while exploring the various labs offered through CHHS, including the School of Nursing simulation lab and the Fashion Design Lab, Food Science Lab, and Nutrition lab from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

For more information, visit www.csulb.edu/slpclinic.

Congrats to CHHS Faculty Member Dr. Joshua Cotter and his students' Exercise is Medicine On Campus Team (EIM-OC)! They were recently honored by the global organization Exercise is Medicine in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for their efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus, and bringing awareness to CSULB about the importance of exercise as a daily health benefit! The student organization earned gold level distinction for the Outstanding Marketing Award, gold distinction for the Beach Wellness Award, and silver distinction for the Outstanding Organization of the Year!

Dr. Lucy Huckabay has made a profound impact at California State University, Long Beach and the community during her 43 years working here.

She has served as the School of Nursing Director for 21 years and although she is stepping away from this role, Dr. Huckabay will continue to make a difference as she joins the Department of Health Science in the Fall to work with Dr. Kamiar Alaei to create the Western Regional Collaborative Center for the World Health Organization (WHO).

Read more about Dr. Huckabay's inspiring work and legacy here: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/dr-lucy-huckabays-monumental-legacy-at-the-beach

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is excited to announce that Dr. Michael Williams, PhD, RN, CCRN, CN, has joined CHHS as the new School of Nursing Director.

We look forward to the expertise and experience Dr. Williams will bring to CHHS and the School of Nursing!

Read more here: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/chhs-celebrates-new-son-director-dr-michael-williams

From left to right: Dr. Michael Williams (New SON Director), John Bishop CEO MemorialCare, President Conoley, CHHS Dean Monica Lounsbery, and Dr. Lucy Huckabay, out-going SON Director.

In April, the College of Health and Human Services had the opportunity to participate in Long Beach Unified School District’s first-ever Black Student Achievement Initiative Symposium. The Initiative aims to promote excellence and equity for students who may need the extra guidance and support to succeed.

CHHS, specifically the School of Nursing and the Department of Health Care Administration, Kinesiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Public Policy & Administration, had a table at the event where they were able to provide students and their families with information and resources about the college.

Camp Nugget has served thousands of children with disabilities and provides small group instruction by university students enrolled in the Kinesiology Department who are studying to receive an Adapted Physical Education Teaching Credential.

Jana Elias, Israel Bernal, Brittany Thomas, and Nicolas Rahe are a few of the hard working KIN students who are serving their community while also gaining valuable experience toward their future careers.

Read more here: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/article/chhs-student-spotlight-jana-elias