
A component of the three-day event was a stop at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus for a special presentation. In addition, on the second day of the summit, Robert Nava, vice president University Advancement, participated in roundtable discussion with Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis on how PDC serves the region’s higher education needs.

Attendees will learn about the exciting opportunities in cyber education that includes scholarships, apprenticeships, research, community and workforce development, and career readiness.

CSUSB will participate in the annual drill that simulates a major earthquake, encouraging students, faculty and staff to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” In addition, the Department of Geological Sciences will host QuakeCon, an outdoor event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to promote earthquake safety and preparedness and the work of the department’s students, faculty and alumni.

Tony Coulson (cybersecurity) discusses CSUSB’s role in training students to fill the growing need for cybersecurity specialists, a couple of journalists congratulate Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) on his retirement, and Cari Goetz (psychology) was part of a team of researchers who recently published a study that examined how humans choose their mates.

Marisol LeBrón, author and associate professor of feminist studies, critical race and ethnic studies at UC Santa Cruz, will discuss her latest book project “Up Against the Wall: Policing and the Making of Latinxs,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public.

Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed for a segment on how San Diego residents are reacting to the fighting between Israel and Hamas, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted by news media about a surge in antisemitism in light of the conflict.

Armando Barragan, associate professor in the School of Social Work, shares how diversity offers hope to CSUSB students.

“The Gift of Love and Laughter” features Bill Marx and Cash Baxter and will take place Dec. 2 starting at 7 p.m. in the Palm Desert Campus’ Indian Wells Theater.

The documentary by Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies), “1948: Creation & Catastrophe,” is being shown to Australian audiences by the organizers of the postponed 2023 Palestinian Film Festival Australia to promote an increased understanding of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Jie Yu (nursing) was quoted in an article about the recent ranking of the Department of Nursing.

Neal Malik, associate professor and director of the master in public health program, uses his national podcast to educate listeners and also promote CSUSB as a leader in the fields of health and nutrition.

The Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus provides four-year degrees that allow students to grow beyond their potential and to exceed their goals.

The retirement of Brian Levin (criminal justice) as director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism is featured, Alicia Gutierrez-Romine (history) published an article, “Invisible women, invisible abortions, invisible abortions,” and Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was featured in a short video for Hispanic Heritage Month.