It’s no secret that many black women, such as Toyin Akinremi, spend much of their hard-earned money on maintaining their hair. Toyin Akinremi, a fifth-year student at Cal State San Bernardino, hosted an event where a young black woman came together to share tips on how to take care and manage natural hair. Being that this was Akinremi's first year throwing a Black Gal Hair Care event like this on campus, she wanted to teach women of color how to not only care for their hair but learn to love their natural hair as well. Her purpose was to show black girls that they are not alone when it comes to loving and caring for their naturally curly hair. The event was held at The Bay in the … [Read more...] about SMSU hosted a Black Gal Hair Care event
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12th Annual Snow Day Returns to CSUSB San Bernardino Campus
Snow Day returned to CSUSB for its 12th on the field of Commons year, allowing students to participate in snow activities, win prizes and spend time with friends. The event was originally scheduled for Jan. 12, but due to weather conditions, it was rescheduled to Feb. 12. Snow Day provides students with opportunities to enjoy the snow without having to plan a trip to the mountains. Visiting snow resorts, such as Mt. High or Snow Valley can be costly, but with Snow Day students can experience snowboarding, sledding, and throw snowballs at their friends. For some, Snow Day even offers a snow experience for the first time. Associated Students Incorporated president Prince … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Snow Day Returns to CSUSB San Bernardino Campus
Faculty Senate Meeting Raised Questions about Safety and Pedagogy
On Feb. 5 the faculty senate discussed campus safety, outreach to the community and project-based service learning for students in their fields of interest. The meeting started with the Chair's report which was given by Karen Kolehmainen, College of Natural Sciences Representative and Chair of the Faculty Senate. Grace King, Director of the University Registrar, gives information about programs that require action in CIM and the conversion of programs into semesters. CIM is an interactive form that guides faculty and staff through the curriculum approval procedure. Programs that require action came about after the deadline of submission forms that was last year. There was … [Read more...] about Faculty Senate Meeting Raised Questions about Safety and Pedagogy
Women’s Leadership Conference: Women are Achieving Higher Education Degrees and Certifications
On February 8, 2019, CSUSB hosted its 2nd annual Women’s Leadership Conference in the Santos Manuel Student Union that hosted presentations by Melissa Abad, Bob Bland, Tamika D. Mallory and a leadership panel that consisted of various prominent working women throughout southern California. The event commenced with Elle Magazine’s We The People video that showcased newly elected women of Congress reading the preamble to the Constitution of the United States. Dr. Claudia Davis, a professor in the Department of Nursing at CSUSB, gave the opening remarks and the introduction of President. Dr. Tomás D. Morales. Upon welcoming students, staff, affiliates and faculty to the … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Conference: Women are Achieving Higher Education Degrees and Certifications
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Every Sunday morning from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Priceless Pet Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Chino Hills gets all the dogs out of its kennels and goes on a hike. The hike starts at The Orphanage, which is what they call the shelter and takes the volunteers and canines through hills, streets and the English Springs Park that is known for its pond filled with ducks before heading back to The Orphanage. It is a scenic hike, with many people stopping to take pictures with the views of the mountains surrounding the city of Chino Hills. They also remember to take pictures with the dogs from The Orphanage. Posting these pictures on social media can be a great way to help find the … [Read more...] about Who Let the Dogs Out?
Public Relations Student Society of America Relaunches at CSUSB
After a year and a half hiatus, CSUSB's Public Relations Student Society of America has officially relaunched on Jan. 29. The relaunch of the chapter was joined by Mary Ann Pearson, Chair of Public Relations, for California Baptist University; and the 2015 chapter president of PRSSA Inland Empire, and C.L. Lopez, a faculty member at Cal Baptist. Together, they discussed strategic communication, branding, and career search preparation. Kylie Neighbor, CSUSB student and PRSSA secretary, explained PRSSA would be beneficial for her future career goals. “I got involved in PRSSA because my future career lies somewhere within public relations,” said Neighbor. “I feel PRSSA is … [Read more...] about Public Relations Student Society of America Relaunches at CSUSB
Student African American Brotherhood: Upcoming event, sense of unity and self-discovery
Every Wednesday members of Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) circle around Pan African Student Success Center room to discuss upcoming events and the importance of brotherhood. On February 18th at 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in the SMSU theater, the student African American brotherhood organization will be a having jazz night event that is themed around the Harlem Renaissance. The SAAB organization advocates brotherhood, academic achievement, and community service at the CSUSB campus, this organization embraces young men of color no matter their background and their biggest mission is to come together and form a forever bond in the name of unity and brotherhood. “We want individuals … [Read more...] about Student African American Brotherhood: Upcoming event, sense of unity and self-discovery
Riverside Community Responds to Homelessness
Volunteers and leaders of the faith-based community in Riverside County talk about what motivates them to support the homeless. Local organizations such as Path of Life Ministries, serve the homeless community, offering shelters and programs for emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, behavioral health programs, and employment resources. There are many volunteers that agree with the mission of Path of Life and choose to serve there because of it. "I started volunteering here years ago, I wanted to teach my kids that you help the poor," said Carol Cantino. "We also did service-based activities and projects, and that all carried over to now. When my kids moved out, I … [Read more...] about Riverside Community Responds to Homelessness
Angels Without Frontiers
Christina Campos, a 23 year Cal State San Bernardino graduate, had an unpleasant surprised at the age of 17 when she began to fill out her college entry applications and found out she was not eligible. Campos was brought to the United States at the young age of five years old. She began to attend kindergarten and quickly picked up the English language. Everything seemed to be normal as the years passed. She saw her parents go to work and she kept attending school. Campos never felt different or underprivileged. She recalls going to a college application workshop offered at her high school with her fellow classmates. With only one small segment of her application missing, the … [Read more...] about Angels Without Frontiers
Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum
Located in the heart of Lake Perris, the Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum provides a look into Southern California's Native American history. The museum directs its focus to six particular tribes that are the Cahuilla, Cupeño, Chemehuevi, Luiseño, Serrano and Vanyume Indians. The two largest groups are known to be the Cahuilla and the Luiseño group. The Cahuilla tribe is known to settle from the San Jacinto Mountains to the Colorado Desert and spoke the Uto-Aztecan language. Whereas the Luiseño ranged west to the coast of California and are the first tribe during their time to encounter the Spanish. Before the construction of the dam that is located on Lake Perris, … [Read more...] about Ya’i Heki’ Regional Indian Museum