
"Less than 200 institutions worldwide are accredited by NASPAA, and their emphasis on public service values perfectly aligns with the ethos of the faculty, staff, and students at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration," said Tomás Gomez-Arias, dean of the college.

Barbara Sirotnik is the recipient of the Inland Empire ASPA 2024 Outstanding Educator Award from the Inland Empire chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

The latest work is the 59th refereed book by Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, and is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse theories, methodologies, and practices that underpin adult education.

Marc Robinson (history) was interviewed about his latest book, “Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest;” Stuart Sumida (biology) was a panelist at San Diego Comic-Con; Katherine Gray (art) discussed the science of glassmaking; Andrea Giuffre (criminal justice) co-authored two papers that were recently published; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was a panelist at a recent forum on hate crimes in the Inland Empire.

Meredith Conroy (political science) was interviewed on the renewed attention of Vice President Kamala Harris and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed with various news media , and at a public forum, the influence of political rhetoric and violence.

The Global Summer Entrepreneurship Summit has fostered international collaboration and provided 21 students from Ukraine and South Korea with enhanced skills and knowledge to become leaders in entrepreneurship. As part of the intensive program, some of the students will travel to Washington, D.C., on July 20-25, to meet political leaders, ambassadors and learn about U.S. democracy.

Performed by Ophelia’s Jump and directed by CSUSB alumna Caitlin Lopez ’22, “Knight of the Burning Pestle,” by Frances Beaumont, continues its run Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21, as part of the Midsummer Shakespeare Festival in the Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College in Claremont.

“Being bilingual has opened up many doors in both professional and personal settings,” said Rosaura Valenzuela. “It not only has provided me with opportunities to grow as a person, but it also has allowed me to connect with my community on a more personal level and better adapt to their needs.”

Gary DuBois (history) will speak at a screening of the Pechanga Cultural Resources Department’s film, “The Temecula Massacre” on July 22, Andrea Giuffre (criminal justice) co-authored a study on what factors influence the length of pretrial stays in jail, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed by various media about political violence in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a political rally, and on the assault of a Jewish man whose attacker made reference to the Israel-Gaza war.

CSUSB’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program will host its first Meet & Greet event on July 17 from noon-1:30 p.m. Attendees will explore the comprehensive MSPA program, meet faculty and staff, and discover how the program will equip students with the clinical skills and cultural humility needed to excel in the Inland Empire healthcare workforce.

The theme of the 2024 LEAD Summit is “El Plan de San Bernardino: Transnationalism, Academic Mobility, and the Reframing of Education,” which will examine the binational relationship from the prism of education. Register now for the Sept. 27 summit at Cal State San Bernardino.

Megan Carroll (psychology) was one of the experts interviewed for an article about asexuality, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for an article about California’s latest hate crime numbers.