- Art Department to host exhibition "Before Now" featuring work of artist Michael DeragonSept. 9, 2025 - Cal State Channel Islands' (CSUCI) Department of Art and Art History has announced the first exhibition of the new academic year. The Napa Hall Art Gallery will host "Before Now," a solo show featuring the work of Southern California artist Michael Deragon. Dozens of Deragon's intricately crafted mixed-media collages will be on display along with his expressive paintings and experimental sound work.
- Research Basics WorkshopNot sure where to start with your paper? Let us help you ace your assignments and find better sources faster!
- Linkedin Learning Campus Contract to EndThe campus contract with LinkedIn Learning will expire on Sept. 20, 2025.
- Employees Open Enrollment 2025From Sept. 15 through Oct. 10, 2025, eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll, change, or cancel health, dental, vision, and/or Flexcash, as well as other health benefits.
- 9/11 National Day of Service and RemembranceIn 2009, September 11 was officially designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's time to honor again those affected by the tragedy of September 11, 2001, by coming together to do good in our communities.
- CI Solutions Hiring StudentsCI Solutions, CSUCI's student-run business solutions agency, is hiring, and invites students from all majors to apply!
- Gateway Hall Opening CelebrationA ribbon-cutting was held Aug. 22 to celebrate the opening of the long-awaited Gateway Hall where President Sue Andrzejewski and Student Government President Emily Condé welcomed guests from the campus and external community, representatives from the CSU Chancellor's Office, and construction partner Swinerton.
- University Events Forum for Upcoming ChangesJoin the University Events team for a forum for upcoming changes related to new processes, buildings, event spaces, and enhancements to 25 Live.
- Gateway Hall Is Opening! Here's What You Need to KnowWe are excited to announce that Gateway Hall is opening just in time for the start of the Fall 2025 semester! This transformative new building represents a major milestone in our University's continued commitment to creating high-quality academic spaces and student-centered services.
- Potrero Road Partial ClosureBeginning Aug. 11 through Nov. 21, 2025, Southern California Edison (SCE) will be working on improvements for the "Dolphin Circuit" to place approximately 1.5 miles of overhead power lines along Potrero Road underground as part of SCE's efforts around wildfire mitigation.
- Access to the New York Times Digital and the Chronicle of Higher EducationIn these tumultuous times of rapid change, reliable information sources are essential, both for mainstream political, economic, and cultural news, and for more specific coverage of developments directly affecting universities such as our own.
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute lineup for Fall includes topics ranging from brain health to the solar systemJuly 29, 2025 -- Did you know your brain craves certain types of exercise? And music? And play! Gerontologist Kelsey Uyeda will explore the science of brain health with "The Brain And...," one of 13 courses offered during the Fall I session of CSU Channel Islands' (CSUCI) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).
- Julia Heck recognized as Top 50 Women Leaders in EducationWomen We Admire announced The Top 50 Women Leaders in Education for 2025. Julia Heck, AVP for Student Life and Support Programs and Dean of Students at CSU Channel Islands was among those selected.
- CSUCI earns funding from Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovation ChallengeThe California State University (CSU) announced the winners of its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge (AIEIC). Sixty-three faculty-led projects were selected for their potential to enable transformative teaching methods, foster groundbreaking research and address key concerns about AI adoption within the academic environment.
- Rowing Team Coached by CSUCI Student Takes National AwardAn Ojai rowing team coached by CSUCI Art History student, Raleigh Mendez, took home a national award in a sport generally associated with the Ivy League schools.
- Provost Awarded Latino Business Award by PCBTJuly 18, 2025 - Provost Jessica Lavariega Monforti was honored with a 2025 Latino Business Award by the Pacific Coast Business Times (PBCT) on July 17 at the Limoneria Ranch in Santa Paula. Dr. Lavariega Monforti was one of eight honorees chosen by the PCBT to receive the award, which is to recognize the achievements of Latina/o entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders in the region.
- Campus Phone System to be UpgradedJuly 18, 2025 -- The campus phone system is undergoing a major upgrade to support more modern and flexible communication while benefitting from significant cost savings. The current phone system will reach its end of life in August 2025, making this transition both necessary and timely. The new platform offers improved features and improved integration with existing campus tools.
- LifeMatters EAP New Online ProgramsJuly 18, 2025 -- Human Resources and LifeMatters, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is pleased to announce two new programs available for campus employees.
- Beware of TOAD AttacksThere has been a recent rise in the number of phishing attacks that incorporate a direct phone call with the target. This technique, known as Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery (TOAD) often starts by sending the user a phishing email urging them to call a phone number.
- The Role of Military in Domestic LawIn this seminar, we will look at the Constitution, especially the 10th Amendment, the Insurrection Act of 1807, and the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. The military has been used domestically to safeguard civil rights marchers, intervene when requested by governors during violent riots, to stop the Bonus March on Washington in 1932, and to imprison Japanese civilians during World War II. Who is in today's military, where do they come from, how do they line up politically--and would they follow an illegal order and fire on unarmed civilian demonstrators or support a government coup?
- An important notification from CSU Channel IslandsStatement about Professor Jonathan Caravello being taken into federal custody during a protest.
- Susan A. Andrzejewski Appointed Interim President of CSUCIJuly 10, 2025 - California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred García has appointed Susan A. Andrzejewski to serve as California State University Channel Islands' interim president. Andrzejewski, who currently serves as the university's dean of the Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics, will begin her new appointment on August 4, 2025.
