The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
Wednesday November 3, 2015
Volume 98 Issue 36
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Vice president of HR resigns
Lori Gentles to step down Dec. 7, said CSUF president GERARD AVELINO Daily Titan
Lori Gentles will be stepping down from her position as Vice President for Human
Resources, Diversity and Inclusion. In an email to all faculty and staff on campus Tuesday afternoon, Cal State Fullerton University President Mildred García announced that Gentles will resign effective Dec. 7. “Lori has been a strong colleague for all of us at Cal State Fullerton with her commitment to the mission, student success and support of faculty
and staff,” García wrote. Before working at CSUF, Gentles was the associate vice president of human resources at San Francisco State University from 2008 to 2013. Her experience includes working in human resources for Contra Costa County, as well as in the cities of Phoenix and Mesa in Arizona. After a nationwide search, Gentles was appointed vice
president at CSUF in June 2013, heading the newly-created Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion (HRDI). The new division has been overseeing employment-related tasks for the campus. Gentles’ division also focused on recruiting a qualified, diverse workforce as part of the university’s mission. García wrote that under Gentles’ leadership, the HRDI
division moved the university closer to Goal 3 of the CSUF Strategic Plan: “Recruit and retain a high-quality and diverse faculty and staff.” Through efforts from Gentles’ division, CSUF received the nationally contested 2014 “Inclusion Cultivates Excellence” award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. HRDI also partnered
Galleries spotlight student artistry
CSUF with the Community Action Employee Assistance Program, which provides legal and financial consultation services for campus employees and their families. Gentles is expected to become division head for Santa Barbara County human resources, García said. García assured faculty and staff that a transition plan for HRDI is in the works.
Finalist in dean search visits Open forum held for first finalist for dean position MICAH AUGIMERI-LEE Daily Titan
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The Titan Student Union’s annual Student Art Show displays pieces in all three campus galleries every fall. This year, the show runs from Nov. 2 to Jan. 29. Students can view the galleries every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Vendors create a food community
The Anaheim Packing House is a beacon of quality EMILY DIECKMAN Daily Titan
The Anaheim Packing District is a revamped citrus packing plant that could be described as a “hipster paradise.” The vendors offer trendy items such as cold-brew coffee, ultra-healthy juices and even vegetarian sushi. The core idea behind the Packing House (and one might venture to say, behind the hipster movement in general) is not an emphasis on being different simply for the sake of being different, but on being different in order to stand apart from a world where suboptimal has become the norm. It’s about emphasizing a sense of local community and quality, rather than cold efficiency and affordability.
So while it’s certainly fun to play, “How many flannel shirts and cotton-candy haired girls can we find in the Packing House today?” it’s also fun to enjoy high-quality ingredients from high-quality people in a high-quality environment. The Packing House is an enterprise dedicated to a sense of individual and entrepreneurial spirit. As Alina Ayvazian, one of the owners of Dark 180, a gourmet chocolate shop inside the Packing House, said, “I think that everybody here definitely is trying to break away from the generic.” The building was designed by Shaheen Sadeghi, an entrepreneur who also owns projects such as the LAB (Little American Business), and The Camp, which are Orange County shopping centers that feature mostly small, local businesses and restaurants. SEE PACKING
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What’s Up Men offers authentic ramen
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A Japanese restaurant just a short walk away from campus brings students affordable and 4 tasty food
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The Anaheim Packing House, located on Anaheim Boulevard, houses a variety of unique restaurants, as well as a number of bars and a venue for live music.
Scott Paynton, Ph.D., one of the three finalists for the position of dean of the Cal State Fullerton College of Communications, presented his experience and qualifications at an open forum held yesterday. Paynton is currently the associate dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Humboldt State University and has worked there for the past 17 years. Other leadership positions that Paynton has held at HSU include university ombudsman, program director for international studies, department chair for communications, chair of the Academic Senate financial committee and vice chair of the Academic Senate. Paynton spoke of the CSU system as having an integral impact on his life. “My entire existence has been funded by the CSU.” he said. He jokingly told his two teenage kids that unless they get a scholarship, they have 23 schools to choose from. “I’ve seen (CSU) change people’s lives. I think there’s nothing greater in society than education,” he said. “I think it’s the most valuable thing we can offer.” Paynton earned his bachelor’s in English at CSU San Bernardino, his master’s in communication studies at CSU Chico, and his doctorate in humanities and social sciences at Southern Illinois University. His Ph.D. focused in organizational communication, leadership studies, interpersonal communication and health communication. SEE DEAN
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Water-wasting cities deservingly fined
Women’s soccer looks to take the Big West
Some Bevery Hills residents feel that the city should be exempt from fines so it can maintain its 6 green scenery
Fullerton aims to close out its commanding 2015 season with a successful postseason campaign start8 ing with UCSB
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