Cal State students spice up Hayward

  • July 27, 2012

By Matt Krupnick
Staff Writer

HAYWARD -- Two Cal State Âé¶¹Éç students are helping inspire pride in their school's hometown.

Cory Bardwell and Jennifer Jacobo won an Âé¶¹Éç art contest focused on Hayward, winning them spots on downtown billboards. Bardwell also was awarded a paid internship at a marketing firm.

Bardwell's artwork, featuring the university's iconic Warren Hall, can be seen at Mission Boulevard and A Street. Jacobo's colorful piece graces a billboard on Foothill Boulevard, near Ash Street.

The billboards, along with the other entries, are also online at /

The contest, a collaboration between the university, city and Oakland Digital Arts and Literacy Center, was modeled after a project in Oakland to inspire the community.