Priscilla Porter, of the Porter History-Social Science Resource Room at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was interviewed for a podcast on the upcoming WorldQuest competition at PDC on Feb. 4.
Artist and Cal State San Bernardino alumna Jean Vezzalini will host a reception on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., to showcase her paintings in the lobby of the Indian Wells Theater at the university’s Palm Desert Campus.
The hiring of Pablo Gomez (psychology) as the first fulltime CSUSB Palm Desert Campus faculty member is included in recent news coverage. Sam Crowell (education, emeritus) Stuart Sumida (biology) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) also are included.
Pablo Gomez is an associate professor of psychology, teaching cognitive psychology and statistics/methods courses.
The annual competition, which tests teams of high school students’ knowledge of international affairs, will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Indian Wells Theater.
The Mardi Gras Moonrise Magic Reception will take place March 8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, to raise funds for scholarships and program support for its hospitality management program.
The grant was presented to the Palm Desert Campus to create a needs-based, financial support system for current students enrolled at the university.
The program will begin in the fall of 2020. Those interested in applying must do so by Nov. 30
CSUSB and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The campus will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12.