Annika Anderson (sociology) talked the university’s plans for its Black History Month celebration, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about topics related to hate crimes and extremism.
Khalil Dajani, chair and a professor at the CSUSB School of Computer Science and Engineering, focuses on working to create internships, research and job opportunities for CSUSB students in computer science.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed on the sharp rise in hate crimes in Los Angeles and other large cities, the recent bomb threats made against historically black colleges and universities, and an American woman who was once part of the terrorist group ISIS.
CSUSB’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art will offer two new exhibitions by Don Woodford, professor emeritus of painting in the Department of Art and Design. The exhibits opened Monday, Feb. 7, and will remain on display through April 9.
The month-long series of events, virtual and in-person, will celebrate the contributions, accomplishments and culture of African Americans.
Michael Stull (entrepreneurship) shared how a grant from the Bank of America will help the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship assist area minority-owned businesses, and David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest on Iran’s nuclear program.
Traditionally produced as a series of one act plays, “The Other Theatre Project” showcases work completely designed, performed, and directed by students. Their work will be staged at the university’s Ronald E. Barnes Theatre Feb. 3-5.
The first program of the spring semester, “Police Use of Excessive Force Against African Americans,” will take place at noon Wednesday, Feb. 2, on Zoom.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was included in a segment about International Holocaust Remembrance Day that featured Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander and asked the question of whether something like it could happen again.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article about the upcoming federal hate crime trial for the three men who were convicted in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through a Georgia neighborhood.
Meredith Conroy (political science) participated in a FiveThirtyEight politics chat on Donald Trump’s influence on the Republican Party, and Eric Nilsson (economics) was interviewed about a high school logistics course designed by CSUSB and Chaffey College faculty and funded by a grant from Amazon.
“A Taste of Spain,” an evening of sangria, tapas, paella, roast pork and flamenco music, will take place on Sunday, March 13, from 5-8 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert.