College of Arts and Letters

Campus Operations Update

CSUSB has suspended all non-essential on-campus operations temporarily due to COVID-19. During this period, contact the College of Arts and Letters Dean's Office at artsandletters@csusb.edu or (909) 537-5800. Staff members are available remotely Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Information about our departments and programs is available at the following links:

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CAL STUDENTS: CAL Advising team members are available to assist students remotely Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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CAL FACULTY: Assistance with virtual instruction is available from the inaugural CAL Online Teaching Committee.

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Arts and Humanities in the Age of the Pandemic

On Thursday, Oct. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m., the College of Arts and Letters CAL Talk series returns with Arts and Humanities in the Age of the Pandemic.

This panel brings together faculty to discuss the pandemic Zeitgeist and what it means for disciplines across the arts and humanities. The panelists will address the critical role of creative and humanistic practices in fomenting social connectedness and cultural life as they have been upended by the pandemic.

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English professor ‘Dr. Feiz’ receives university’s top teaching award for 2019-2020

During a surprise ceremony June 5, English professor Parastou Feizzaringhalam, affectionately known as Dr. Feiz, was named the recipient of the 2019-20 Golden Apple Award, the highest award for teaching at Cal State San Bernardino.

“You are receiving this award based on the exceptional and vast teaching record here at CSUSB,” President Tomás D. Morales said in honoring Feiz during a Zoom meeting filled with administrators, faculty and staff.

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Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award for 2019-2020 goes to Communication Studies professor Ahlam Muhtaseb

Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award for 2019-2020 goes to Ahlam Muhtaseb

When Communication Studies professor Ahlam Muhtaseb entered a Zoom conference June 11, she was expecting to discuss teaching.

Instead, she was surprised with the 2019-20 Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award, which recognizes outstanding scholarship that has made and continues to make a significant impact on society.

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Bibiana Díaz receives 2019-2020 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

Bibiana Díaz, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Literatures, was surprised on June 11 via Zoom with the 2019-20 Outstanding Faculty Advisor award.

President Tomás D. Morales announced she was receiving the prestigious honor, explaining that it was well-deserved for “her passion, commitment and dedication to student success providing career and life guidance.”

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Congratulations to our recently promoted faculty!

Ed Gomez (Art and Design)
Julie Taylor, Liliana Conlisk Gallegos and Mariam Betlemidze (Communication Studies)
Maria Garcia Puente and Dany Doueiri (World Languages and Literatures)
Yumi Pak (English)

Congratulations, 2020-2021 Mini-Grant Recipients

Ed Gomez, Art and Design

Thomas Girshin, English

Kevin Zhang, Music

Jose Cordoba De La Barrera, World Languages and Literatures

Eric Bayruns-Garcia, Philosophy

Congratulations, Summer Fellowship 2020 Award Winners!

Kaitlyn Creasy, Philosophy

Nicholas Bratcher, Music

Jennifer Andersen, English

Eric Bayruns-Garcia, Philosophy

Yumi Pak, English

Veteran Dean’s Office staff member receives Distinguished Service Award

Michelle Fuller, who joined the College of Arts and Letters in 2014 as its budget and administrative analyst, was honored with the university's Distinguished Service Award, Academic Affairs division, during CSUSB's virtual convocation in August 2020.

The recognition is one of four President’s Staff Awards honoring "exceptional performance and special achievements by campus staff."

Congratulations to the Class of 2020

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RqisNb_o9ts?rel=0&showinfo=0">Watch Congratulations to the College of Arts and Letters Class of 2020 YouTube Video</a>

On behalf of the College of Arts and Letters faculty, staff and alumni, congratulations to the Class of 2020!

All of us look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at the university’s next commencement ceremony, so we thank you for your patience as we work to ensure it will be a joyous and safe event. In the meantime, please enjoy this video tribute to our newest graduates.