Paying student fees for services not being used this pandemic and several other issues were discussed during the virtual press conference of the new CSU Chancellor, Dr. Joseph Castro on September 30. Having worked as the President of the CSU Fresno campus since 2013, he will begin his role as Chancellor on January 4, 2021. He is also credited as the first Mexican-American Chancellor to be appointed and will become the eighth Chancellor of the CSU. The event was moderated by Michael Uhlenkamp, the Senior Director of Public Affairs for the CSU outputs of the Chancellor. He instructed student reporters on how to raise their hands through Zoom so that they may be selected to have their … [Read more...] about Press conference held for new CSU Chancellor
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Campus community gathered virtually to support the fight for gender equality
2020 marks 100 years of women’s right to vote, but the fight towards equality continues to stay relevant around the globe. CSUSB hosted its third annual 50/50 Movement on September 17. Students, faculty, and the community were invited to join the movement through the virtual platform, Zoom. In total, 149 staff, faculty, and students gathered on Zoom for this event. According to Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Denise Banuelos, the previous year saw 80 in attendance for the in-person event. The 50/50 Movement is a global initiative aimed to discuss how to improve society and guarantee a more gender-balanced world. Keynote speaker Eloise Gomez Reyes, five panelists, and a guest … [Read more...] about Campus community gathered virtually to support the fight for gender equality
Push for decolonization of education
As of Fall 2018, the student demographic on campus is 63% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Non-resident foreign students, 5% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Unknown, 2% are two or more races, and 1% Native American/Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander according to CSUSB'S statistical data. With this kind of diversity in an institution, students and faculty are pushing toward a decolonized education for curriculums that reflect their background, experiences, and struggles. The need to decolonize education inspires many students to pursue research beyond what is taught to them, and to search for buried archives that represent their roots that haven’t been read. Vanessa Ovalle … [Read more...] about Push for decolonization of education
Learning about impostor syndrome from the summit for Social Justice
As a Cal State, not many political and social events or organizations are offered on campus, as compared to UCs. However, on Friday, February 7, students were given the opportunity to learn more about social justice at the Social Justice Summit, hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. The event started off with a light breakfast for all of the attendees. Attendees had muffins and coffee as they conversed with friends and networked with others before the event. Once it hit 10:00 a.m., attendees were invited to make their way to the Event Centers B and C for the opening speeches. The first to speak was Jacob Chacko, the Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Chacko set … [Read more...] about Learning about impostor syndrome from the summit for Social Justice
Opinions: on university’s population of female professors
How many professors of color have you had throughout your entire school career? For CSUSB, diversity is big. Representation of different cultures, races, ethnicities, and genders is important to exist in our college community. It shows that everyone is welcomed and matters, no matter what identity one identifies or associates with. Assistant professor of the communication studies department, Liliana Conlisk-Gallegos, expresses that of all full professors in higher education in the U.S., about two percent are women of color and only eight percent are men of color. Conlisk Gallegos says, “I knew it was going to be an uphill battle for me to get my PhD.” From the start of her college … [Read more...] about Opinions: on university’s population of female professors
Challenges of a Hispanic Serving Institution: Is enough being done to ensure sense of belonging among minority students?
By Yera Nanan, Avery Robinson, Fatima Gomez, and Graciela Ramirez The lack of representation and weak recruitment of Pan-African/Black students causes the number of Pan-African students to dwindle, said campus community members. CSUSB has two labels: one being a diverse campus, and the other being a Hispanic serving institution (HSI) due to the fact that the campus has a Hispanic population of over 60 percent. Student Engagement Coordinator, Jane Rodriguez, stated that she does not feel that there is enough representation on campus. "I think being a Hispanic serving institution it would be great to see more diversity when it comes to upper administration or individuals that … [Read more...] about Challenges of a Hispanic Serving Institution: Is enough being done to ensure sense of belonging among minority students?
Conversations on Diversity
By Julia Carney and Destiny Johnson When people are asked what kind of music they listen to, their response is usually along the lines of “anything but country.” On May 2, Dr. Nadine Hubbs joined CSUSB students and faculty members to help them understand the complex reasons surrounding these opinions. Conversations on Diversity is an event held three times a year by the University Diversity Committee of CSUSB. Guest speakers are invited to talk about diversity. For this event, the University Diversity Committee welcomed Dr. Nadine Hubbs to speak on “What Country Music Can Teach Us about Sex, Race, Class, and Immigration in America.” She made it clear that her presentation was … [Read more...] about Conversations on Diversity
Campus stance against “ban”
By Emily Anne Espinosa |News & Politics Editor| Since Trump’s Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States was announced on Jan.27, several campus community members have responded in disagreeance. California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White released a CSU Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order on Jan. 30, stating “When something threatens our ability to think beyond our borders and learn from the world as a whole, we will oppose it.” “When something impacts anyone in our CSU community—especially the most vulnerable—it impacts us all. Therefore, we oppose the divisiveness of the recent executive order, and … [Read more...] about Campus stance against “ban”
Experiencing Florida
By Steffanie Martinez |Staff Writer| There are vast differences between Florida and California. Firstly, the thing people comment the most on is the weather. Whenever I meet guests while working my shift, and they find out I’m from California, their first comment is always, “What are you doing here? Why would you leave?” I never realized how great California actually is until I got to see it from an outsiders’ perspective. Many of my friends tell me that California is “the dream.” The humidity and constant tropical rain is not something I would like to take back home with me. Yet living in Orlando in particular, has so much beauty that it is hard to allow the weather to … [Read more...] about Experiencing Florida
World of Dance: SMSU hosts night of diversity
By Lupe Perez |Staff Writer| Cross Cultural Center presented World of Dance, a showcase of diverse dance styles including hip hop, ballet folklórico, and traditional Filipino folk dance. The SMSU held approximately 60 people including students and members of the community coming to support. "I really enjoyed World of Dance, I usually don't go to school events but after experiencing this I would love to come to another," said student Lizbeth Flores. All of these performances were a great way to represent the diversity present on campus. World of Dance was an incredible event where students and our community got to show their passion and express themselves. The show kicked … [Read more...] about World of Dance: SMSU hosts night of diversity