Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts

08/27/2026

As the semester moves through its first week, here's a quick look at what some of our students and CSULB Dance faculty experienced this summer in London.

Dr. Brooke Winder, Associate Professor in the Department of Dance, led a short-term study abroad course this summer - DANC 360: Quantitative Analysis of Dance Injuries - for two weeks in London, UK.

Students in this course studied in partnership with Dance Science faculty at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, where they learned intensively about dance science topics related to reducing injury risk and enhancing recovery for dancers. Trinity Laban's location near Greenwich, London, provided a beautiful setting for the course, and the faculty and students at the Conservatoire were extremely welcoming and generous with their knowledge. Through their study abroad experience, students participated in a multitude of practical experiences at Trinity Laban, such as VO2 Max testing, Dance Aerobic Fitness Testing, dancer health and physical screenings, exercise prescription and progression to support healthy cross training, injury triage, massage, and taping methods, and dance technique classes with a focus on somatic experience and motor learning concepts.

The course also included three dance and theatre experiences: a contemporary dance work by Portuguese choreographer Marco da Silva Ferreira at Sadlers Wells, a performance of works by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot at the Royal Ballet, and a performance of Cabaret the Musical on the West End. Students were able to explore so many iconic London sights and neighborhoods in their free time outside of class sessions.

08/24/2026

Welcome BACK, students and faculty!! Shuttles are running, parking lots are full, and students are finding their way around and picking their favorite places to stay cool. Cal State Long Beach is filled with people and purpose and our week is off to a sunny start! Stay cool and hydrated! There are plenty of shady places throughout our CSULB College of the Arts departments!

08/14/2026

Thanks, for the season preview of all the terrific offerings at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center!

Executive director Megan Kline says the season is one of their most diverse.

07/23/2026

Dr. Aaron Fruchtman, faculty member from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, led a group of students on an extraordinary adventure last month in a 19-day study abroad course in Florence and Rome, Italy. This immersive program focused on Italian composers and artists from antiquity to the present, and the group toured historical sites, museums, and attended concerts.

Aaron's insights on this interdisciplinary experience:
"Our first week in Florence was packed with unforgettable experiences. Students began with a guided walking tour of Florence’s historic city center, learning how the city’s art, architecture, and civic history shaped the Renaissance. We visited the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s iconic David up close and later explored the Bargello Museum, home to Donatello’s groundbreaking bronze David and other Renaissance masterpieces. Music has been at the center of our experience as well. Students attended a Vivaldi concert at the Zeffirelli Museum, hearing Baroque music performed in an intimate historic setting. We also climbed to the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, where we attended Vespers and listened to Gregorian chant.

"Our second week focused heavily on the heart of Florence and the complex surrounding the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Students visited Palazzo Vecchio, climbed Brunelleschi’s famous dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower, explored the Baptistery and its celebrated mosaics, toured the cathedral's interior, and descended into the remains of the earlier Basilica of Santa Reparata. Our studies culminated with a visit to the Opera del Duomo Museum, where students encountered many of the original sculptures and artworks created for the cathedral complex.

From Renaissance architecture and masterpieces of visual art to opera, film, and even the intersection of music and automotive history, students continue to discover the many ways culture, creativity, and history intersect throughout Italy."

07/08/2026

Don't miss the profile of CSULB Department of Theatre Arts alum Raymond Lee!

Thanks to formative years in the theater program at CSULB, Raymond Lee '08 has excelled as an actor and has contributed to the small but growing circle of Asian American artists making an impact.

07/02/2026

Celebrating Independence Day with our friends and colleagues at the VA Long Beach Medical Center. It was an honor to participate in the Veterans Appreciation Chalk Drawing Event which featured stunning chalk drawings on the pavement. Participants also painted rocks with vibrant colors and inspirational messages for our veterans, including a message of HOPE from Dean Royce Smith. The painted rocks will be displayed in the VA Long Beach Healing Rock Garden. 🗽

06/29/2026

Regena Cummings Cole

1927–2026

For many years, Regena Cummings Cole and her late
husband, Bob Cole, were friends and supporters of
California State University, Long Beach. In 2008,
Regena honored Bob's legacy with the transformational
gift that established the Bob Cole Conservatory of
Music, ensuring their shared love of music and
commitment to Long Beach would continue to inspire
generations of students

As we remember Regena, who passed away just shy of her 99th birthday, we celebrate her life and her energy and passion for music and education, and we reflect on the remarkable legacy
she leaves behind.

Regena was Bob's partner in every sense of the word.
Together they built Bob Cole Realty into one of Long
Beach's most respected real estate firms, working side
by side for more than three decades. Bob often
credited Regena as an essential part of the company's
success, recognizing her insight, dedication, and
steady partnership.

Music was at the heart of their family life. Bob was an
avid pianist, and together they believed that talented
students from every background should have access to
an exceptional music education. Before Bob's passing
in 2004, the couple discussed how they could best give
back to the community that had given them so much.
Their answer paved the way for the Bob Cole
Conservatory of Music, a place where generations of
students will be able to continue to hone their abilities,
pursue their dreams, and share their talents with the
world—all thanks to the vision and generosity of Bob
and Regena Cole.

05/07/2026

The Mariachi Ensemble in rehearsal!

The final performance for the ensemble is this Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm in the Daniel Recital Hall. Hope to see you there!

But you can also see them in a special appearance at the College of the Arts commencement ceremony on Monday, May 18 at 7pm.

03/27/2026

Aubry Mintz and our CSULB Animation program are one of 5 spotlighted in this Animation Magazine article, "Learning what the Pros Know." Check it out here: https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/learning-what-the-pros-know-five-essential-animation-classes-taught-by-industry-veterans/

You'll find Aubry Mintz and his quotable quotes batting clean-up at the end of the article! Go BEACH!

03/21/2026

Theatre Arts alums Malachi Beasley ( ) and Raymond Lee( ) stand with Theatre Arts Department Chair Ezra LeBank ( ) following the Fireside Chat at the Anna Ngai Alumni Center at CSULB. Malachi and Raymond joined fellow alumni, Noah Haytin (.haytin ) from the School of Art and Amie Ma ( ) from the Bob Cole Conservatory in sharing stories of moving from college to career, giving students and alumni in the audience a sense of how to make a life for yourself in the Arts.