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Murillo Family Observatory

Murillo Family Observatory
April 7, 2026

The Wednesday, April 22, event will blend live music with stargazing in celebration of Earth Day. The immersive evening will feature contemporary compositions, guest performers and a dynamic soundscape inspired by the cosmos. Tickets are available now.

Carol Hood, associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences
September 4, 2024

Carol Hood, who taught in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, served as the director of the Murillo Family Observatory for many years. While she is now the new associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences, astronomy and astrophysics remains her first love.

Murillo Family Observatory
March 15, 2024

The Murillo Family Observatory will host a First Light celebration on Tuesday, March 19, to mark the installation of telescopes at the facility. The observatory, named for philanthropists George and Pauline Murillo, is the only research observatory in the Inland Empire. Pauline Murillo was an elder with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Guests enjoy the Ferris wheel at CSUSB’s Homecoming Bash
October 30, 2023

Cal State San Bernardino’s Homecoming Week ended with the Homecoming Bash on Oct. 28 that featured games, entertainment, food, a volleyball game and the chance to connect – and reconnect – with fellow Coyotes, family and friends.

Cody Coyote poses for a picture with a couple of attendees from last year’s Homecoming Bash.
October 10, 2023

CSUSB’s Homecoming Week will feature plenty of activities for students, alumni and friends with a campus tour, food, photo booth, giveaways, beer garden and Coyote volleyball, along with various celebrations and events at both university campuses.

An open telescope dome at the Murillo Family Observatory at CSUSB.
January 26, 2023

The new name, Department of Physics and Astronomy, better reflects its rich array of star-studded courses, programs, faculty and resources.

Overview of the 2022 CSUSB Homecoming Bash
October 24, 2022

Cal State San Bernardino’s Homecoming Week ended with the Homecoming Bash on Oct. 22 that featured games, entertainment, food, a volleyball game and the chance to connect – and reconnect – with fellow Coyotes, family and friends.

File photo from 2021 Homecoming Bash..
October 10, 2022

CSUSB’s Homecoming Week will feature plenty of activities for students, alumni and friends with a campus tour, food, photo booth, giveaways, beer garden and Coyote volleyball, along with various celebrations and events at both university campuses.

Physics professor Carol Hood.
May 3, 2022

Carol Hood will join 45 academics in the year-long ACE Fellows Program, which will prepare them for senior positions in college and university administration through various programs and training.