
Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Held each fall at the Palm Desert Campus, the Taste of Research introduces PDC students to the Office of Student Research and provides an overview of the office’s activities and funding opportunities.

The program aims to foster meaningful connections and bridge the generation gap by creating opportunities for mutual understanding and personal growth.

CSUSB and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. The university will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13.

Oliphant recently published a book, “Building California’s Coachella Valley: The Life and Times of Richard R. Oliphant,” to reflect on his many past endeavors and accomplishments. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus will host a book signing event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the campus’ Richard and Janice Oliphant Auditorium.

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.

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.

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