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Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

Cal State San Marcos classes back in session as faculty union reaches deal with CSU

North Coast Current January 23, 2024
The California Faculty Association and California State University system reached a tentative agreement Monday night that ended a strike that could have affected CSU San Marcos and campuses across the state for a week.
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

CSU San Marcos, SDSU face faculty union strike Jan. 22

North Coast Current January 9, 2024
California Faculty Association leadership has called for a systemwide California State University strike from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, which would affect the start of classes for campuses such as CSU San Marcos.
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

California Faculty Association members vote for CSU strike

North Coast Current October 30, 2023
The California Faculty Association, which represents instructors at state university campuses including CSU San Marcos and San Diego State, announced on Oct. 30 that a majority of its voting membership had approved the authorization of a strike.
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current August 20, 2023
Palomar College has chosen to close its facilities Monday, Aug. 21, as Tropical Storm Hilary arrived in the region.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current August 19, 2023
California State University San Marcos has canceled in-person classes and activities for Monday, Aug. 21, to mitigate potential impacts from Hilary, a hurricane that is expected to hit the San Diego region as a tropical storm over the weekend into the start of the week.
Although North San Diego County college journalism programs face declining enrollments, loss of revenue, and technological and other challenges, educators remain hopeful that their relevancy can remain intact. (Photo by Utsav Srestha via Unsplash)

News Education: College media programs battling multiple challenges

Charlene Pulsonetti November 14, 2022
When Advanced Web Offset, San Diego County’s last large-scale offset printer, closed and subsequently merged with Anaheim-based Advantage ColorGraphics, the fate of local print publications — including those from high schools and colleges — hung in the balance.
Cheryl James-Ward. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito high school district names superintendent choice

North Coast Current October 11, 2021
A San Diego charter high school chief executive and former Encinitas principal is set to become San Dieguito Union High School District’s next superintendent.
California State University San Marcos President Karen Haynes retired in June after more than 15 years leading the institution. (CSUSM photo)

Local college executives see more room for women in higher-ed leadership

Lauren J. Mapp June 28, 2019
California State University San Marcos President Karen Haynes retired in June after five decades of working in higher education. Among her accomplishments over the years, she cites being able to lead two universities as a president. Haynes said this is a rarity in both the number of years served and for a woman to work in two presidential roles in academia.
Cory Doctorow and Jonathan Maberry

34th Annual SDSU Writers’ Conference: January 31–February 2, 2019

OsideNews October 20, 2018

Keynotes Corey Doctorow and Jonathan Maberry By Suzana Norberg San Diego CA— With three days of breakout sessions, 1:1 access to top-tier publishing professionals, and a lineup of literary luminaries,...

Jonestown Survivor to Speak on Cult Leadership Styles

Jonestown Survivor to Speak on Cult Leadership Styles

OsideNews January 28, 2018

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SDSU, March 29 San Diego CA—How do you distinguish quirkiness from insanity in a leader? What are the red flags to watch for? What are our expectations of a leader?...

Jason Lautenschleger and Barry McLaughlin (Photo: courtesy SDSU)

2017 SDSU Writers’ Conference: Four Best-Selling Keynote Speakers and Most Unique Opening Night Ever

OsideNews January 6, 2017

By Suzana Norberg San Diego CA— A buzz of energy and camaraderie, expert insights on the craft and the business of writing, and 1:1 access to top-tier publishing professionals are the hallmarks of the...

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