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CSUSB professor: How Ethiopian Americans changed U.S. policy on their homelandThe HillApril 30, 3018
CSUSB political science professor Alemayehu Mariam wrote in a column: “An old Ethiopian aphorism propounds, ‘If spiders could gather up their silk in a single twine, they could tie up a lion.’ In other words, many weak and powerless people could band together and defeat a mighty adversary.
“Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, said: ‘You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.’
“The spiders and fleas today are committed Ethiopian immigrants in the U.S. who teamed up with their House representatives to pass a human rights resolution for Ethiopia on April 10. The bite of the grassroots activists made the regime in Ethiopia so uncomfortable they secured the services of a lobbying firm to fight the resolution at the rate of $150,000 dollars a month. The firm's recent report shows its lobbyists held “meetings with members of Congress, their staffs, and executive branch officials to broaden government outreach” on behalf of the Ethiopian regime.”
Read the complete article at “How Ethiopian Americans changed U.S. policy on their homeland.”
CSUSB psychology professor offers 24 spontaneous things to do to increase happiness and relieve stressMyDomaineApril 27, 2018
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People need a balance of predictability and novelty,' says Kelly Campbell, Ph.D. and we couldn't agree more. Not only does being a little spontaneous help break up the monotony that comes from a routine, predictable lifestyle, it also contributes to what positive psychologists call 'peak experiences.' These are 'euphoric moments characterized by wonder, joy, and oftentimes a feeling of being connected to the larger world,' Campbell explains.
If you've ever felt like you thrive on spontaneity, there might even be scientific evidence to back up your desire to shake things up. Some people crave spontaneity more than others thanks to a highly active behavioral activation system in the brain, according to Campbell. These individuals quite literally experience greater happiness and stress relief when they are able to be spontaneous. If you've been seeking an extra dose of inspiration and creativity, break free from your routine with these 24 spontaneous things to do.
Read the complete article at “Being spontaneous can increase happiness and relieve stress—here's how to do it.”
‘Mom Mob’ organized by retired CSUSB professor featuredThe SunApril 28, 2018
On Monday, April 23, with the kindergarten through sixth-grade students at Parkside Elementary School in San Bernardino, their day began with smiles, greeted with the cheers of the Mom Mob.
The Mom Mob is a group of positive community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and business women – almost all moms – who each month bring tons of enthusiasm with them to San Bernardino City Unified School District schools, making a difference in the community, one student at a time. This was the first “mob” gathering since December as Dr. Margaret Hill, CSUSB professor emerita of education and the group’s intrepid leader, has been ill.
Parkside fourth-grade teacher Connie Phillips particularly appreciated being a part of the mob.
“Dr. Margaret Hill was my professor at Cal State San Bernardino and it’s so good to see her again,” she said.
The intent of the group is to promote optimism, to start the day off on a good note and bring positivity and hope.
Read the complete article at “Good vibes, smiles at Parkside Elementary in San Bernardino with greetings from Mom Mob.”
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