The arrival of spring allows for eager gardeners to put their green thumbs to work and grow an assortment of flowering plants. CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus (PDC) took advantage of the season's temperate weather with the creation of a community garden. As a partnership between the campus and the city of Palm Desert, PDC has access to a plot of land near the campus at University Park to grow organic vegetables and produce. The garden is maintained by the campus and the university also covers the cost for water and plants. This is the first year the garden has been in operation. The irrigation and plots were built during fall quarter 2017, and the first official planting took place later … [Read more...] about Palm Desert Campus Plants Community Garden
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Innovation Challenge competition returns to CSUSB
Creative entrepreneurs and savvy, business-minded people will have a chance to make their ideas become reality with the return of the CSUSB Innovation Challenge competition on May 25. Students, faculty and alumni can pitch their start-up business ideas for a chance to win $20,000 in cash prizes at the main event. Prior to the final contest date, two open pitch nights were hosted on April 10 and 11 at the Bay Lounge in the Santos Manuel Student Union. This provided an opportunity for interested students to meet with others to discuss their start-up business ideas, network with professionals and recruit members of their competing team. All teams must fill out the "Intent to Compete" … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge competition returns to CSUSB
Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
The pouring rain didn’t stop singer Khalid from performing outdoors at CSUSB on Saturday, Mar. 10 Khalid is an American singer and songwriter from Fort Stewart, Georgia who is a rising star in the music industry. The event took place at the coyote soccer field located by the Recreation and Fitness Center. Originally, the show was to take place in early January but to ensure safety, it was rescheduled to March. Students, staff, and friends waited for hours in the rain to be first in line to see the famous idol. Diana Santos was one of the people that waited for a long time with her friend, both of who are students at CSUSB. “I was in line for hours since they let us in after … [Read more...] about Khalid came to the grounds of CSUSB
CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month, the CSUSB Title IX and Gender Equity is presenting a series of events to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Whether it is wearing the official SAAM color teal, or sporting the symbolic ribbons, coyotes can show support through the activities planned for April. The occasion began Apr. 2-5 when CSUSB VOICE peers displayed a resource table near the west entrance of the Santos Manuel Student Union. SAAM ribbons were passed out to students, and representatives of Title IX and Gender Equity were there to discuss the meaning of consent. During the same time, an Instagram campaign called #TEALMEYOURSTORY was launched so supporters could upload pictures of themselves … [Read more...] about CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
California State University System's proposed tuition increase is scheduled to take place in the 2018-2019 academic year, and with that date drawing near, the CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) has launched "Scan Me Before It Costs You" to help students fight the hike. This digital campaign involves the placement of various signs on campus that say "Scan Me Before It Costs You" with a QR code. Once the code is scanned using an iOS device camera or application, it will direct users to the ASI website stoptheincrease.org where they can learn more about the increase and how to take action against it. The QR codes can be found on lawn signs, posters, and handouts that ASI has … [Read more...] about ASI launches digital campaign to combat tuition increase
CSUSB VOICE Peers organize #ENOUGH walkout
As schools across the nation participated in National Walkout Day to protest mass shootings and promote the enforcement of stricter gun control laws, the CSUSB VOICE peers held their own walkout on the Pfau Library Lawn on March 14. This event came one month after the deadly Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, which claimed 17 victims. The #Enough and #NeverAgain movements have inspired a call to action against gun violence, and as a means to honor the lives lost during the Valentine's Day massacre. While high schools nationwide had 17-minute walkouts to represent each life lost during the Florida shooting, the CSUSB walkout was slightly … [Read more...] about CSUSB VOICE Peers organize #ENOUGH walkout
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Last month’s article, “Cadiz Controversy, Is the environment at risk?” left out critical information about the Cadiz Water Project and allowed untrue claims by project opponents to go unchecked. As a result, the story established a false choice for your readers between the Project’s “water and jobs” on one side and desert environmental protection on the other. It is true the Cadiz Water Project will provide new water for up to 400,000 people and generate 6,000 jobs, including jobs for local unions and veterans. But, the Project is not simply water and jobs; its most paramount goal is to be environmentally benign and the record reflects that commitment. Here are some … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Find Your Park: National Park Adventures
American national parks are unique preserved lands available for everyone to enjoy. As the snow melts and flowers bloom this spring, be sure to head outdoors and discover what these parks have to offer; their sweeping landscapes are awaiting to be explored. Some of the closest parks to the greater Los Angeles area are: Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, Channel Islands National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Further surrounding parks worth taking a drive to are Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park. Each one of them offers different scenery and unpredictable views. Aside from scenery and history, National parks offer a range of activities such as hiking, … [Read more...] about Find Your Park: National Park Adventures
The Starving Artist: Local art walks for everyone
Most can agree the hardest part of being an artist is showcasing your work. Unless you are in a big city like Los Angeles or New York, it can often seem like no opportunities exist at all, but that is not entirely true. There are about six different events no further than a 40-minute drive from the CSUSB campus, where an artist of any level can set up shop. These events are called art walks, and they happen all year long, some as often as once a month. A typical art walk is an organization- or city-run event that is open to the public and features artists of all kinds in a family-friendly environment. Art walks allow visual artists and vendors to set up booths to showcase and sell … [Read more...] about The Starving Artist: Local art walks for everyone
Q & A: University Ombuds Director Twillea Evans-Carthen
Ombuds Services is a community resource that, according to the Ombuds website, helps resolve university-related issues in a "confidential, informal, impartial, independent manner for the students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members with a university-related concern seeking assistance with resolving problems, disputes, or complaints." Twillea Evans-Carthen is the director of the Ombuds Services who took the time to be interviewed about her role. Q: Why did you become an officer? A: Well, for the most part, it was a great opportunity for a career change for me after being in HR (Human Resources) for 34 years. Understanding an organization Ombudsman based on my background of … [Read more...] about Q & A: University Ombuds Director Twillea Evans-Carthen
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