February
Come gather in community as we launch Black History Month at CSUSB. Enjoy soul food, music, powerful poetry, and reflections honoring 100 years of Black History commemorations while celebrating the richness, resilience, and brilliance of Black communities.
Location: SMSU North Patio
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Contact: Dra. Lorena Marquez (Lorena.Marquez@csusb.edu)
The Office of Black Student Success hosts it 2nd Annual open house! This year our OBSS student assistants will be presenting CSUSB Black History from the 1990s to the 2010s!
Location: Events Center A
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30pm
Contact: Dr. Brandon E. Gamble (Brandon.Gamble@csusb.edu)
The parade, a cherished tradition since 1968, will march through the heart of Westside San Bernardino, inspiring the community with its lively energy and cultural importance. The parade features marching bands, cheerleading squads, classic cars, elected officials, Spots stars, stars of film and TV, and more. The parade is on Baseline Ave. and Mt. Vernon to California Street.
Location: SMSU South
Parade Time: 11:30AM - 12:30pm
Contact: James Rocker (James.Rocker@csusb.edu )
Black Culture Foundation Parade Contact: russ.ward33@gmail.com
You’re invited to a fascinating lunchtime book talk featuring marine biologist Jasmin Graham, author of Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist.
Join us for this special event in the Gerald M. Scherba Lecture Series, presented by the College of Natural Sciences and co-sponsored by CSUSB Libraries, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Office of Black Student Success.
The program will take place on Wednesday, February 11, noon to 1 p.m. in room SB-128.
Jasmin Graham is a leading voice in shark science, specializing in smalltooth sawfish and hammerhead sharks. She is the co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) and the host of the PBS series, Sharks Unknown with Jasmin Graham. In this engaging book talk, she will share stories from her career, her research, and her journey as a scientist working to change who gets to study—and protect—our oceans.
The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Joseph Heras, Associate Professor of Biology in the College of Natural Sciences at CSUSB.
This event is free and open to the public and includes a Q&A session.
Book giveaway (limited supplies) and book signing begin at 11:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Pfau Library, near the presidential portraits.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet an inspiring scientist and learn more about sharks, science, and advocacy in action.
Location: SBS-128
Time: 1pm
Contact: Rob Madrigal ( rmadriga@csusb.edu )
Join the LatinX Center as we read "When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent" to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the rich experiences of Black Latinidades.
Location: SMSU North 3308
Time: 12-2pm
Contact: Michelle Marin-Martinez (Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu)
- Celebrate 100 year anniversary of Negro History week and educate students, faculty, and staff about the importance of Black History Month
- Promote awareness of Ethnic Studies as a viable course of study and retention tool, that grounds students in their cultural understanding of belonging at the university and in society
- Encourage students to pursue a strong path of scholarship that is informed by the principles of Umoja (unity), sustainable educational environments, and uplifting places of joy.
- Recruit community college students to CSUSB.
- Food is provided!
Location: Fourplex in SMSU South
Time: 11:30AM - 1pm
Contact: Dr. Brandon E. Gamble (Brandon.Gamble@csusb.edu)
The 4th Annual SBCUSD Natural Hair Day Experience! This event promises an exciting lineup, including a live performance, a hair show, delicious food, and plenty of surprises. The first 100 guests will have the chance to enter a raffle and win exclusive prizes. There will also be an art contest. We will also honor the rich history of natural hairstyles worn by African American women of color. In addition, we are seeking vendors offering products related to the theme of natural beauty. If you’re interested in joining us as a guest, runway model, or vendor, please contact us and register.
Location: SMSU South Events Ctr 106-AB
Time: 9am - 4pm
Contact: James Rocker (James.Rocker@csusb.edu )
Location:PASSC
Time: 12-1pm
Contact: Lorena Marquez (Lorena.Marquez@csusb.edu)
Join the LatinX Center as we read "When Language Broke Open: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Black Writers of Latin American Descent" to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the rich experiences of Black Latinidades.
Location: SMSU North 3308
Time: 12-2pm
Contact: Michelle Marin-Martinez (Michelle.Marin-Martinez@csusb.edu)
We would like to extend a special invitation for the annual event, The Voice, hosted by the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration’s (JHBC) Office of Academic Equity (OAE). This event will take place on February 22nd, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This year's theme, "I’m Graduating! What’s Next?" is centered around empowering young African American men as they transition into their post-graduation phase.
As alumni, you bring a wealth of experiences and insights to the table, which can be incredibly beneficial to our current students. We believe that your active participation in this event can make a significant difference in our collective journey.
We hope you will consider attending this event and sharing your wisdom with our current students. Your continued involvement with our campus community is highly valued, and we look forward to your participation in events like these.
Location: CGI 110
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Contact: JHBC Office of Academic Equity
Dr. Francisca Beer (fbeer@csusb.edu)
Marina Kamel (marina.kamel@csusb.edu)
Location: SMSU North
Time: 9am-11am
Contact: Anthony Roberson (aroberso@csusb.edu)