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.

2024

• 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
• 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 - 2022-23 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
• Oct. 12, 2021: October is Dating & Domestic Violence Month
• 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
  
  Announcing our Next Vice President of University Advancement
• April 20, 2021: Message from President Neufeldt Following Derek Chauvin Verdict
• 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