
Messages and Speeches
President Neufeldt engages with myriad audiences on campus and throughout the region to offer perspectives on a wide range of topics and share insight into CSUSM’s successes, values and vision.
2025
- Jan. 27, 2025: Budget Update From The President
- Jan. 22, 2025: Welcome Back to the Spring Semester
- Jan. 10, 2025: 2025-26 State Budget Update
2024
- Dec. 19, 2024: Message From the President and Chief Diversity Officer
- Dec. 3, 2024: 2024-25 Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. Marisol Clark-Ibáñez
- Oct. 18, 2024: Periodic Review of VP of Student Affairs Viridiana Diaz
- Oct. 8, 2024: Culture of Care and Freedom of Expression
- Sept. 23, 2024: Budget Update and Continued Planning for the Year Ahead
- Sept. 19, 2024: Report to the Community - Watch video remarks
- Aug. 26, 2024: Welcome to Fall Semester, Faculty and Staff!
- Aug. 22, 2024: Watch Convocation program and remarks
- Apr. 16, 2024: Periodic Review of VP for University Advancement Jessica Berger
- Jan. 21, 2024: One CSUSM - A Message from President Neufeldt
- Jan. 8, 2024: In Memoriam: Dr. Bill W. Stacy, CSUSM’s Founding President
2023
- Dec. 15, 2023: Ernest and Leslie Zomalt Outstanding Service Award
- Dec. 7, 2023: 2023-24 Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. Edward Price
- Oct. 9, 2023: A Message From President Neufeldt
- Sept. 26, 2023: Report to the Community - Watch video remarks
- Sept. 5, 2023: Periodic Review of VP of Finance & Administrative Services Leon Wyden
- Aug. 24, 2023: Convocation 2023 - Watch video remarks
- May 12, 2023: A Message From President Neufeldt Regarding Title IX Policies
- Feb. 28, 2023: Periodic Review of Provost Kemnitz
- Jan. 30, 2023: A Timely Message From President Neufeldt
- Jan. 26, 2023: An Update on the Renaming of Craven Hall
- Jan. 24, 2023: Supporting Our APIDA Community Following Recent Tragedies
2022
- Dec. 8, 2022: Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award: Dr. André Kündgen
- Oct. 20, 2022: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Oct. 5, 2022: Sexual Harassment Task Force Report Now Available and Update on Title IX Reviews
- Sept. 29, 2022: Report to the Community - Watch video remarks
- Aug. 25, 2022: Convocation 2022
- Aug. 19, 2022: Interim CSU Chancellor Koester Memo Regarding Completion of President Neufeldt’s Triennial Performance Review
- July 28, 2022: A Message from President Neufeldt
- May 26, 2022: A Message from President Neufeldt on the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas
- May 16, 2022: A Message from President Neufeldt Regarding the Tragedy in Buffalo
- April 15, 2022: Important Resources for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Feb. 11, 2022: A Video Message from President Neufeldt and Resources for the Return to Campus
2021
- Dec. 17, 2021: A Video Message from President Neufeldt
- Dec. 17, 2021: Announcing our Next Vice President of Student Affairs
- Dec. 17, 2021: Ernest and Leslie Zomalt Outstanding Service Award
- Dec. 9, 2021: Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award – Dr. Veronica Anover
- Sept. 30, 2021: Report to the Community - Watch video remarks
- Sept. 10, 2021: Remembering Sept. 11
- Aug. 26, 2021: Convocation
- July 17, 2021: An Update on DACA from President Neufeldt and Interim Chief Diversity Officer Basu
- June 8, 2021: A Video Message Update from President Neufeldt
- May 28, 2021: A Message from President Neufeldt and Provost Kemnitz on an Important Matter
- May 19, 2021: Announcing our Next Chief Diversity Officer
- May 17, 2021: Update on Governor's May Budget Revision
- May 13, 2021: Announcing Our Next Vice President of University Advancement
- April 9, 2021: Update on Fall 2021
- March 29, 2021: Shared Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
- March 17, 2021: Message From President Neufeldt Regarding Atlanta Shootings
- March 10, 2021: New Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services
- Feb. 17, 2021: Budget Update from President Neufeldt
- Feb. 4, 2021: Report to the Community
- Jan. 22, 2021: Spring Employee Update
- Jan. 22, 2021: Spring Employee Update - Video
- Jan. 8, 2021: A Message from President Neufeldt about the State Budget Proposal
- Jan. 7, 2021: A Message from President Neufeldt about Jan. 6 Events
2020
- Dec. 18, 2020: 2020/21 Ernest & Leslie Zomalt Outstanding Service Award
- Dec. 8, 2020: A Video Message from President Neufeldt
- Nov. 20, 2020: Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award - Dr. Betsy Read
- Nov. 20, 2020: A Video Message from President Neufeldt About Thanksgiving
- Nov. 3, 2020: A Video Message from President Neufeldt About the 2020 Election
- Oct. 27, 2020: Join President Neufeldt at an Upcoming Inclusive Excellence Event
- Oct. 26, 2020: Join President Neufeldt at Upcoming Inclusive Excellence Events
- Oct. 15, 2020: President Neufeldt's Virtual Employee Update (accessible to CSUSM employees only)
- Oct. 1, 2020: An Update from President Neufeldt
- Sept. 23, 2020: Joseph I. Castro Appointed Eighth CSU Chancellor
- Sept. 15, 2020: Planning for Spring 2021 - Students
- Sept. 15, 2020: Planning for Spring 2021 - Faculty and Staff
- Aug. 27, 2020: Convocation 2020
- Aug. 27, 2020: COVID-19 Mitigation Measures and Guidelines
- Aug. 14, 2020: Upcoming Reorganization of the Office of the President
- Aug. 5, 2020: Action Plan to Address Anti Blackness and Systemic Racism
- July 20, 2020: Campus Budget Update from President Neufeldt
- July 14, 2020: Government Rescinds Order on International Students
- July 9, 2020: A Message Regarding Support for International Students
- June 24, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt on Care Initiatives
- June 23, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt on the California Budget
- June 23, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt on Budget, Fall Planning, and Care Initiatives
- June 18, 2020: Supreme Court Victories for Equality
- May 29, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt
- May 19, 2020: Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
- May 14, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt Regarding the State Budget
- May 12, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt on Fall Planning
- May 5, 2020: President Neufeldt Shares Exciting Opportunity to Recognize Class of 2020
- April 27, 2020: A Message from President Neufeldt on the Anniversary of the Chabad of Poway Tragedy
- April 15, 2020: Dr. Carl Kemnitz Appointed Next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- April 15, 2020: A Message From President Neufeldt
- April 6, 2020: Updates and #CSUSMGratitude from President Neufeldt
- March 27, 2020: A Message of Thanks from President Neufeldt
- March 26, 2020: Thank You to Faculty and Staff
- March 19, 2020: State of California Issues New Order: Stay Home Except for Essential Needs
- March 18, 2020: CSUSM Postpones Commencement Ceremonies
- March 10, 2020: COVID-19 Message to Campus
- Feb. 19, 2020: Appointment of Interim Provost and Interim Dean of Graduate Studies
- Feb. 13, 2020: An Important and Timely Message From President Neufeldt
- Feb. 6, 2020: Report to the Community
2019
- Dec. 13, 2019: Wishing You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
- Dec. 3, 2019: Update on Inclusive Excellence at CSUSM
- Nov. 25, 2019: Wishing You a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
- Oct. 28, 2019: Update on Provost Search
- Oct. 15, 2019: Update on Fiscal Stewardship from President Neufeldt
- Sept. 5, 2019: An Important Message from President Neufeldt
- Aug. 23, 2019: Welcome to Fall Semester 2019
- Aug. 22, 2019: Convocation 2019
- Aug. 6, 2019: Campus Message About Recent Shootings
- July 11, 2019: Reflections on Two Weeks at CSUSM
- July 1, 2019: Welcome Message