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The CLA Monday memo team recognized Jonathan Ocon in his most recent effforts!

Four CLA faculty members joined the CSU Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) initiative, a program supporting teaching innovations for 21st-century work and life.

Jonathan Ocón, Aparna Nayak, Richard Marcus and Guido Urizar are among 45 project teams embedding durable skills in undergraduate coursework.

"Geography at Work", led by Ocón, assistant professor of Geography, is building a department-wide framework to help students name the career-relevant skills already in their coursework: GIS analysis, fieldwork, planning reports and community-engaged research. Ocón says students won't notice much difference in the classroom, but that's intentional.

"We are not replacing the kinds of projects our students already complete," he said. "Instead, we will add structured opportunities for students to reflect on what they learned through those projects and practice translating that experience into language they can use outside the classroom."

After a GIS analysis or field assignment, students might be asked to identify the skills they practiced and how they would explain that experience to an employer or graduate program. Ocón is working with co-principal investigators Mystyn Mills, Christine Jocoy and Suzanne Perlitsh, along with an advisory group of Career Development Center staff and geography alumni.

"This project is not about adding another requirement to the major," he said. "It is about making visible something that is already happening."

Nayak’s project helps students articulate the global competencies and cultural literacy gained through language study.

It will develop modules for Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish on topics such as media literacy, climate change and food culture. Students will build critical thinking and adaptability by comparing cultural perspectives and applying language skills to real-world scenarios.

Nayak is working with Alex Bakke and María Sánchez-Reyes to coordinate testing for 250 students at no cost. The awardees will share progress and resources through a CSU community of practice.

#Geography #CSULB #Award by @csulbgeography

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Science in Action: Alumni Careers in Sustainability, Planning and Ecology

Join the 49er Industry Chat and hear from CSULB alumni who are making an impact in sustainability, environmental planning and ecology.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

Meet the panelists:

• Chris Garcia ’22, ’25 | Restoration Ecologist & GIS Specialist, Tidal Influence, LLC
• Lorenzo Camargo ’15 | Associate Engineer, City of South Gate
• Rachel Wigginton, Ph.D. ’12 | Special Assistant for Planning and Science, Delta Stewardship Council
• Michelle Barton ’16 | Director, Climate and Sustainability Practice, USC Dornsife Public Exchange

Webinar information is available on the CSULB Alumni page under the Events section!

#CSULB #Geography #GIS #GEOG #Career by @csulbgeography

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In observance of Labor Day, the CSULB campus and Geography Department will be closed on September 7, 2026.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday! Regular campus operations will resume following the holiday.

#CSULBGeography #CSULB #LaborDay #GoBeach by @csulbgeography

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A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by during Week of Welcome! 🌎💛 We loved seeing you make new connections and explore the many clubs and resources that align with your needs and interests.

Don't forget to follow @csulb.gsa in order to stay up to date with their events and merch coming soon 🤩

We’re excited to see where your journey takes you. Welcome to the CSULB community! 🖤💛

#CSULB
#geography
#CLA
#gobeach
#student taken in CSULB by @csulbgeography

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Fall 2026 faculty office hours are here!

Office hours are updated on our geography website.

Note: Hours may change due to meetings or events. If possible, please email professors in advance if you plan to attend office hours and to attain zoom links.

#Geography
#CSULB
#GoBeach
#CLA
#Students by @csulbgeography

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Hey Geographers! Open Lab begins Monday, August 31, 2026, in LA1-301. Stop by if you need access to a computer or help with your assignments—no appointment necessary!

💻 Fall 2026 Open Lab Hours
Monday: 12:30–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

We look forward to supporting you this semester! 🦈

#CSULB #CSULBGeography #Lab #GeographyStudents #GoBeach by @csulbgeography

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🍂 Welcome back, Geographers! 🌎

We’re excited to welcome our new and returning students to Geography@Beach for Fall 2026! We’re so glad to have you as part of our vibrant Geography community.

Here’s to a semester filled with new connections, meaningful discoveries, and exciting opportunities. Stay curious, get involved, and remember that our Geography faculty and advisors are here to support you every step of the way.

Welcome back to The Beach, Geographers! 💛🖤

#CLA #CSULBGeography #GoBeach #Fall2026 #Geographers by @csulbgeography

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Meet the three faculty members who have been selected to receive the inaugural BEACONS mini-grants! These grants will provide targeted funding and structured support for research, scholarship, and creative activities addressing climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability challenges.

To learn about the projects, read the article via our linktr.ee

#Sustainability #LB4Sustainability #GoBeach by @csulbgeography

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Need a GE science class? 🌎

Take GEOG 130: Geography of Weather & Climate and discover how weather, climate, and Earth's systems affect our daily lives.

🌎 GE Category 5A (Physical Sciences with Lab)
🧪 Hands-on labs
☀️ Real-world weather & climate
📅 M/W 11:00–12:15 PM
📍 HSCI 105

Choose your lab:
✔️ Monday 9:00–10:50 AM
OR
✔️ Wednesday 12:30–2:30 PM

Explore. Understand. Make an impact.

#CSULB #BeachPride #Fall2026 #GEOG #Weather by @csulbgeography

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📢 **School Closed – July 3**

In observance of Independence Day, our school will be **closed on Friday, July 3**.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, happy, and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend! by @csulbgeography

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The Department of Geography at California State University, Long Beach is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our recent graduate, Samuel King, whose work has been featured in Just Rural Futures, the publication of the American Association of Geographers' Rural Geography Specialty Group.

In his article, "When Aid Leaves the Village: Rural Zambia, USAID Withdrawal, and the Geography of Loss," Samuel examines the far-reaching impacts of international aid withdrawal on rural communities in Zambia. Through a geographic lens, he explores how the loss of development assistance reshapes local livelihoods, access to services, and community resilience, highlighting the human dimensions of global policy decisions. His work demonstrates the power of geography to illuminate complex social, political, and economic processes that affect vulnerable populations around the world.

Samuel's publication is a testament to the critical thinking, research skills, and global perspective he developed during his time at CSULB. We are incredibly proud to see one of our graduates contributing meaningful insights to important conversations within the field of geography and rural studies.

Congratulations, Samuel, on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to following your future endeavors and cannot wait to see the impact your work will continue to make in the years ahead.

#CSULB #Geography #Research #AAG #studyabroad taken in CSULB by @csulbgeography

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CSULB’s MSGIS program prepares students with advanced GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geospatial programming skills for today’s growing geospatial workforce.

✅ Graduate in just 1 year
✅ Designed for Working Professionals
✅ Real-world Project Experience
✅ Affordable and High-Value
✅ Streamlined Admission
✅ Supportive Cohort Community

Ready to level up your future in geospatial technology? 🌎

#CSULB #MSGISci #GIS #Geospatial #GraduateSchool #GISCareer #CSULB by @csulbgeography

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