Brian Levin (criminal justice) wrote an op-ed column on extremists recent activity as a possible preview of turmoil during the U.S. presidential election, and was interviewed on various topics related to extremists' behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and the demonstrations stemming from the death of George Floyd.
"Structural Racism, Civil Disobedience, and the Road to Racial Justice in the Age of COVID-19," will take place virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.
Bibiana Díaz, associate professor of Spanish, was surprised on June 11 with the award for her “passion, commitment and dedication to student success and providing career and life guidance.”
Ahlam Muhtaseb was surprised with the award during a virtual meeting with university administrators, faculty and staff on June 11.
Zachary Powell (criminal justice) was asked about the possible impact of defunding on a consent decree aimed at reforming the Chicago Police Department, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the extremist “Boogaloo” movement.
“Race and Policing,” a student-hosted panel presentation and campus conversation, was the second in a series, and covered issues related to institutional racism and its history, as well as police brutality and campus support resources.
The 421 bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees awarded this spring is the highest number in the history of the campus. This year’s commencement ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university’s goal is to recognize graduates with a traditional ceremony when it is safe to gather in celebration.
“Getting ready for Electric Commercial Vehicle Fleets,” which will be held by video conference from 8-10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, will have four experts address the challenges and opportunities of electric commercial vehicle fleets in this rapidly evolving technology.
The free camp is a four-day virtual experience with the CSUSB Entrepreneurship program to learn and explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship from the university’s globally recognized program.
Meredith Conroy (political science) co-authored an article on “How Black Americans view their racial identity,” and David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest U.S. economic sanctions against Iran.
“Employment After Incarceration: Know your Rights Training for People with Records,” to be held virtually on Friday, June 12, from noon-3 p.m., is open to people with records and service providers, and is free to attend. Registration can be done online.
Veteran educator and administrator Daria Graham from the University of Dayton has been named Cal State San Bernardino’s new dean of students and associate vice president of Student Affairs.