Environment

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Where Science Meets Story: High School Students Join CELI Writer’s Workshop at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

On Friday, Nov. 21, 60 high school seniors from Tennyson and Mt. Eden High Schools in Hayward will be at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ for the Climate Empowerment Learning Initiative Writer’s Workshop — a day that blends climate science, storytelling and imagination to spark creativity and inspire climate awareness. 

November 19, 2025

Woman swimming in an infinity pool in a forest retreat

Why Travel is More Wellness-Focused and Intentional Than Ever Before

According to Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Zach Hallab, wellness travel has expanded to meet the comprehensive mental and physical health needs of travelers.

March 26, 2024

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Breathing Dirty Air: How Two Public Health Professors Are Working to Clean Things Up

The pandemic exposed how unhealthy indoor air can be. Still — four years later — so much remains unchanged.

February 15, 2024

California poppies superblooming on the mountains

California in Bloom

Flowers sprouting up in the spring mark a welcome change in the season, particularly after the historic levels of rain that have pelted California in recent months.

April 28, 2023

Mycena ulmi B.A. Perry & H.W. Keller. Some of the original collections used to describe this species are housed in the fungarium at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

The Fungarium at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

From the vibrant wildflowers to rushing rivers, the much-needed rain in our state has given us a lot to see and do in the great outdoors, including mushroom foraging. Head outside and take advantage of these unusual conditions!

April 21, 2023

CORE Walkway

Bring on the Green: Earth Week at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

April is Earth Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness for environmental issues. To take action for Earth Week 2023, the Academic Senate’s Committee on Sustainability is hosting a number of events starting on April 18.

April 12, 2023