CSUSB alumnus and lecturer Luis Rodriguez brings his journey full circle, drawing from his experiences as an artist to mentor students while curating his first group exhibition, “Sueño Eterno,” at College of the Desert.
Purdue professor Rua Williams’ opening talk will focus on eugenics, artificial intelligence and disability. Williams is the author of “Disabling Intelligences: Legacies of Eugenics and How We Are Wrong about AI.” The talk is free and open to the public and will take place on Zoom beginning at noon.
CSUSB alumnus and U.S. Army veteran Oscar Valdez, Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, brings his expertise in public finance and government leadership to the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration’s Dean’s Advisory Board, helping strengthen connections between the college and the professional community.
From curiosity to neuroscience, Luis Gonzalez talks about his research journey at CSUSB. The first-generation psychology graduate student has built his academic experience around faculty mentorship, hands-on research, a peer-reviewed publication and award-winning presentations.
The PBS documentary series “The Class” follows six students pursuing their college dreams during the pandemic. Join the free screening on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at CSUSB’s Performing Arts Center, with a reception at 3:30 p.m., screening at 4 p.m. and a Q&A with the cast and filmmakers afterward. The event is open to the public.
Through Model United Nations, student leadership and the guidance of mentors, Erik Hollins (they/them) discovered strengths at CSUSB that now shape their work as executive director of strategic communications at Cal State LA.
The 2026 HR Forum returns to campus in person Nov. 3 at the SMSU South Theater, bringing together human resources professionals to share career insights and advice with students and the community. The event is free and open to the campus community.
Another great turnout at CSUSB’s Homecoming Week, held Oct. 5-10. Despite rain and strong winds, CSUSB students, alumni and friends enjoyed the Homecoming Bash and volleyball victory at the culminating festivities on Saturday.
LEAD Summit XV’s featured exhibits will explore education, democracy and social justice through Día de los Muertos exhibits and a new lowrider showcase celebrating Latino culture. The daylong summit, themed “15ñera for Justice: Divina Juventud: From Innocence to Resistance,” is free and open to the public.
The program allows students to apply academic knowledge in a professional setting, develop practical skills and gain a broader understanding of how local government serves the community. It also introduces students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the public sector and encourages them to consider public service as they plan for their futures.
From his upbringing in Spain to an academic career that took him around the world, Tomás Gómez-Arias never imagined becoming a dean. Now leading CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, he draws on the values of family and responsibility to guide his leadership and encourage students to embrace opportunities they may never have imagined.
Zachary Powell (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about the cost of lawsuits brough against the Los Angeles Police Department, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the president’s remarks on letting Iran “take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego” from a national security perspective.