Twenty students participated in the tournament, which took place in the library’s foyer on Nov. 15. As interest continues to grow, a support group, the Chess Kings, has been formed to promote chess-related activities on campus. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate.
Each calendar year, the xREAL Lab works with faculty fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, affiliates across disciplines, community partners and other academic institutions to provide a vision for the future of teaching and learning, meaningful mentorship and hands-on experience for the students, and sustainable innovation for the larger campus community.
The project, titled “The Phoenix of Gaza XR,” is a collaborative virtual reality endeavor, which uses immersive technologies to document life in Gaza, was developed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication and media studies, and a former student of hers.
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in an article about the increase in hate crimes in Los Angeles County, and Bob Miller (public administration, adjunct) was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Yucaipa City Council.
Approximately 300 prospective students explored CSUSB’s doctorate, master’s and credential programs at the annual Graduate School Fair.
Stuart Sumida, a professor of biology and world-renowned paleontologist, is now president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, the largest professional organization of paleontologists in the world.
Organized by students in the Advanced Entertainment Marketing Planning and Strategy class within the Department of Marketing, the Dec. 6 Coyote Comedy Fest not only showcased a lineup of talented comedians but also provided a hands-on learning opportunity for the students. Proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) discussed the work of CSUSB alumnus Naim Aburaddi, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado, Mihaela Popescu (communication studies) was interviewed for a white paper on the impact of the metaverse, Stuart Sumida (biology) commented on the auctioning of dinosaur fossils, and Bob Miller (public administration, adjunct) is being considered for a vacancy on the Yucaipa City Council.
The Giving Tuesday funds donated by more than 600 people across the nation will directly benefit CSUSB student scholarships, essential resources and impactful programs.
The CSUSB Chamber Singers will perform “Home Alone in Concert” alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Dec. 21 and 22. Tickets are available now.
Michelle Decker, president and CEO of the Inland Empire Community Foundation, was honored with the CSUSB President’s Medal at the university’s President’s and Philanthropic Foundation Board Holiday Dinner on Dec. 7.
Leslie Amodeo (psychology), Meredith Conroy (political science), Deirdre Lanesskog (social work), Stuart Sumida (biology) and Barbara Flores (education, emerita) were included in news media coverage recently.