
CSUSB received two CASE Bronze Awards for its work in creating a video and digital viewbook to communicate with students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the university to hold classes virtually.

CSUSB alumni are invited to participate in #Coyote4Life Week, Feb. 22-27, which will feature mixers, personal development workshops, multiple opportunities to connect with fellow Coyotes and a virtual 5K.

Lacey Kendall (communication studies) is part of the initiative, the Black Church Media Project, assisting historic houses of worship, and a newly published study co-authored by Bree Putman (biology) is highlighted in an article about citizen science.

Thambi, a junior biology STEM major at CSUSB, shares her experience as an exceptional student and active community member.

“Project Rebound: Transforming Lives, Rebuilding Futures,” will be livestreamed on Zoom beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.

University President Tomás D. Morales and Palm Desert Campus Dean Jake Zhu participated in the program, “Destination Talent Coachella Valley – The New Realities in Higher Education,” hosted by OneFuture Coachella Valley and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The program was originally livestreamed Jan. 25.

President Tomás D. Morales talked about his experiences in leading the university as part of the American College Personnel Association's conversation series with university presidents.

Qingquan Sun (computer science and engineering) co-authored a paper on the new technology revolution and Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on the ongoing federal investigation of right-wing extremist groups tied to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

When CSUSB started virtual instruction due to the pandemic, Larry R. Hygh Jr., full-time lecturer of communication studies, invited his worldwide network to engage his students in the virtual classroom setting.

Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was interviewed about using the arts to speak to social justice issues, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the International Court of Justice ruling that it would hear Iran’s case against the U.S. regarding sanctions.

At a time when race relations are highly charged in the United States, Daniel E. Walker’s presentation is timely. The program is set for noon, Tuesday, Feb. 9, on Zoom, and is co-sponsored by the University Diversity Committee’s Conversations on Diversity Series and the Programming Subcommittee of the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board.

The John M. Pfau Library and University Archives encourages members of the campus community to document their personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and contribute their stories to the University Archives.