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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.

Ellen Weisser
March 12, 2024

Ellen Weisser ’68 believes all students are given the chance to succeed at Cal State San Bernardino, and she is proud that the university honors veterans, supports students with disabilities and provides opportunities for all students.

Monica Alejandre, second from right, was awarded receiving the Auxiliary Organizations Association Outstanding Accomplishment Award.
January 16, 2024

Monica Alejandre received the AOA Outstanding Accomplishment Award recognizing her exemplary leadership in the development of the AOA Philanthropy Committee where she served as its inaugural chair. 

Adolfo Velazquez
September 19, 2023

Adolfo Velazquez has been selected as the new director of community relations and philanthropy at the Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus.

Joseph Massad
October 5, 2022

Massad, a professor  of Modern Arab Politics and Intellectual History and author of several books, will speak on “Independence: The Ruse of Settler-Colonialism.” His presentation will take place at the university’s Santos Manuel Student Union North at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

Stan and Ellen Weisser
September 8, 2022

Stan and Ellen Weisser show their dedication to advancing CSUSB by helping students succeed and making higher education a priority for all.

Students and Cody Coyote celebrating the launch of the Our Defining Moment comprehensive campaign.
August 18, 2022

CSUSB becomes the first public university in the nation to launch a blended comprehensive campaign that includes philanthropic fundraising and funding for grants and research.

Mustafa Milbis
July 20, 2022

The gift from local philanthropist and retired businessowner Mustafa Milbis establishes the Edward Said Endowed Lecture Series.

Faculty in the News
January 4, 2022

Brian Levin (criminal justice) said the threat of domestic extremism remains, Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote about the role of a common theme in developing new friendships, and Peter Sturgeon and Mike Singer (Palm Desert Campus) were featured in the ‘Men in Philanthropy’ issue of Desert Charities News.