President's Messages

An update on COVID-19 cases on campus
As a follow up to President Conoley’s recent email, I wanted to provide you with an update on new cases of COVID-19 affecting our students.
Over the past few days, we have investigated further and, partnering with public-health agencies, also conducted contact tracing and testing of our residential population.
During the course of our work, we learned more about social gatherings attended by Beach students over the past month in violation of prevailing…

An update on COVID-19 cases
Dear Beach Community:
Late yesterday, we became aware of a number of students who have not heeded our guidance related to COVID-19 precautions and congregated socially off campus earlier this month.
Five of these students have now tested positive for the illness. Four students live on campus in the residence halls, and one lives off campus.
These are the actions we are now taking to protect the health and safety of our community:
We have placed all on-campus residents in quarantine…

Joseph I. Castro appointed eighth CSU Chancellor
Dear Beach Community:
It is my privilege and pleasure to introduce and welcome Dr. Joseph I. Castro as the eighth chancellor of the California State University system. As the head of the CSU – the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the United States – Dr. Castro will lead 23 campuses and a global community that includes 481,000 students, 53,000 faculty and staff, and more than 3.7 million alumni.
Currently, Dr. Castro serves as the president of California State University…

A message on planning for Spring 2021
Dear Beach Community:
Earlier this afternoon, Chancellor Tim White shared that the California State University system will continue with a primarily virtual environment this coming spring. Arriving at a decision now is appropriate because, with fall semester now well underway, our attention has turned to planning for our next semester.
Our cautious, thoughtful approach this fall has helped keep community members healthy. It stands to reason that the most prudent course is to stay…