
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed various issues surrounding the protest at the University of Southern California on April 24 to end the war in Gaza, and Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh (health science and human ecology) presented a talk at a meeting of the American Chemical Society San Gorgonio chapter.

The team, representing the nation of Burundi, was honored with the Outstanding Delegation Award, the highest award given by the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, arguably the most prestigious conference of its kind.

The Korean Festival provided attendees the opportunity to experience the Korean culture through food, music, dance and traditions on April 19. Over 340 people attended the festival, which is a premiere event in CSUSB’s Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month celebration.

Meredith Conroy (political science), a contributor to 538, was one of the experts participating in a liveblog following the April 23 Pennsylvania primary election, and Angela Louque (education) was a panelist for a program at Association of California School Administrators Equity Institute conference earlier this month.

With the support of 340 donors, this year’s annual Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign raised over $135,000. The donations will fund scholarships, student-athletes, alumni chapters, student clubs and organizations, centers across all academic colleges and affinity centers.

Director Veronica Guzman shares her excitement in this new student engagement program which benefits not only students’ own lives but the lives of those in their home communities.

Qingquan Sun, a professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, was also recognized for his work to promote and support research by his students, a number of whom are from underrepresented backgrounds studying in the STEM disciplines.

Karen Escalante (education) was interviewed for an article about new standards to teach reading that were adopted by the state Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Zachary Powell (criminal justice) coauthored a study on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on law enforcement officers, and Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed by an Arab-language television news program.

A selection of courses are being offered that allow students to complete the requirements needed for graduation. Three sessions will be offered, with the first 5-week and 10-week sessions beginning on June 3 and the second 5-week session beginning on July 9. Classes fill up quickly, so students are encouraged to register early.

The Business Career & Internship Fair united nearly 300 students with 48 Inland Empire employers, offering a spectrum of career possibilities in various industries. The April 17 event, held at the Santos Manuel Student Union South Events Center, was a hub of networking and opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate business students.

“Rustin” tells the story of Baynard Rustin, the late civil rights leader who organized the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

The 14 winners from the 38th annual CSU Student Research Competition will represent Cal State San Bernardino at the California State University Research Competition on April 26-27.