Monthly Archives: December 2013

By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) January ushers in 35 years for Cal State Fullerton’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, beginning with a 10 a.m.-noon spring preview open house Saturday, Jan. 18. …read more

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By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Family Business will host a workshop on “Building Relationships of Trust in a Family Business” Jan. 15. …read more

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By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) Cal State Fullerton students Yu-Feng “Jeff” Chao and Sara Ruiz were commissioned second lieutenants Dec. 13 during a special ROTC ceremony in their honor. …read more

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By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) As part of final projects in the “New Venture Creation and Funding” and “New Venture Launch” classes, student teams presented business concepts before a group of judges — new venture capitalists, bankers, company CEOs and business professors — much like the television program “Shark Tank.” …read more

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By bulate

Listen to some carolers and save some money for those holiday gifts by checking out the meal deals going on today. Have some spare time? Let us help you find a way to fill it! To do today: 10:45am: Wow! Nutrition is walking in Fullerton. Bring your walking shoes and your water bottle! Free shake, tea and aloe for first time walkers […]

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By Allison Fletcher

December 16, 2013

Recent Senate Votes

Millett Nomination – confirmation – Vote Confirmed (56-38, 6 Not Voting)

In the first vote on President Barack Obama’s nominees to the federal judiciary since the chamber changed its filibuster rules, the Senate confirmed Patricia Ann Millett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on December 10. Her confirmation required a simple majority under the new cloture rules adopted on November 21, which apply to all nominees except for those to the Supreme Court. Millett’s nomination received two votes from the Republican caucus – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – while five Republicans did not cast a vote. Her confirmation was the first of 11 votes mustered by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. during the week of Dec. 9.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES

Recent House Votes

Budget Agreement – passage – Vote Passed (332-94)

Before leaving for the rest of the year, the House passed legislation based on talks between House and Senate conferees that establishes a budget for fiscal 2014 and increases discretionary spending caps for fiscal 2014 and 2015 that would be offset by increases in passenger air travel fees and federal …read more

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By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) Kelley Donham, professor of military science and coordinator of Cal State Fullerton’s ROTC program, has been promoted to the rank of colonel. …read more

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By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) Karyl E. Ketchum, assistant professor of women and gender studies, knows the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) students face in schools. To educate others on LGBT students, gender and bullying, Ketchum spearheaded the development of CSUF’s first-of-its kind online course, “Understanding and Addressing LGBT and Gender-Based Bullying,” offered since July 2012 through University Extended Education. …read more

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