Upcoming Seminars & Workshops

A Practical Guide to Academic Formatting That Actually Matters

Friday, September 25, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific Time | Live Online via Zoom

Presented by Dr. David E. Fraser, Lecturer in the Department of Public Affairs & Administration at California State University, East Bay.

Now in its eleventh year, APA 7 Simplified provides a practical and accessible approach to applying APA 7th edition standards in academic writing. Rather than reviewing the Publication Manual page by page, the webinar focuses on the formatting, citation, referencing, and document-structure decisions students encounter in actual academic work.

Participants will explore paper organization and heading structure, in-text citations, reference lists, tables and figures, and common formatting errors. Throughout the session, emphasis is placed on practical strategies, examples, and decision rules that can reduce uncertainty and help students produce clearer, more professionally formatted academic work. 

The webinar is open to Cal State East Bay students and faculty as well as students, faculty, and other interested participants from the broader academic community. It is especially relevant for students in the MPA and MS-HCA programs, where APA is the standard academic format.

How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal

Presented May 13, 2026 at the Solano County Event Center in Fairfield, California, this full-day seminar brought together professionals from nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community-based organizations for an applied examination of the grant development process.

Sponsored by First 5 Solano, the session guided participants through the full grant development cycle—from feasibility assessment and understanding the funding environment to program design, proposal development, budgeting, evaluation, and ethical grant management.

The seminar emphasized practical strategies, professional judgment, and real-world tools organizations can use to strengthen program development and compete more effectively for grant funding.

How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal

Presented March 11, 2026 at the historic MRC Clubhouse in Martinez, California, this full-day seminar brought together a sold-out audience of professionals from nonprofit organizations, public agencies, healthcare institutions, and faith-based organizations.

Hosted by Contra Costa County District 5 Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston and sponsored by Martinez Refining Company, the session guided participants through the complete grant development process—from feasibility analysis and funder research to proposal design, program evaluation, budgeting, and ethical grant management.

Participants who attended the full day received a Certificate of Attendance from the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, and Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) may be eligible to receive Professional Development Units (PDUs) for participating.