The advising and academic department continues to find ways to keep students motivated by meeting and assisting students online. According to Matt Markin, the Academic Advisor and Graduation Pledge Coordinator for Undergraduate Studies, the department's mission is simple. Markin shared, "The mission statement of Advising and Academic Services is that we provide guidance to undergraduate students throughout their academic journey by assisting them in making informed decisions that support their academic, personal, and career goals." John Noriega, MPA, is another Academic Advisor who informs students of the department's services. "We offer academic advising to all undergraduate students, … [Read more...] about Advising services guides student career choices through the pandemic
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Into the mind of a student activist
Kameron Pyant, a fifth year English major, has been working for the Cross Cultural Center (CCC) since the fall of 2016, which was his freshman year. He has hosted a plethora of events for the CCC such as "Speak yo Truth” and “Unapologetically Black." Pyant has also organized a couple protests this past summer in the wake of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor's deaths. Q: What got you interested in activism? A: The abundance of social injustices inflicted upon Black, Indigenous, and people of color is what drives me to be a persistent activist, being that we still are and always have been fighting for freedom, equity, and equality. We must stay adamant regarding this fight because … [Read more...] about Into the mind of a student activist
CSUSB peer mentoring programs are just a click away
Staying at home and social distancing does not have to be done alone. As we continue navigating the world in a pandemic, some of us may need some academic assistance or human interaction. The peer mentoring programs at CSUSB are in full swing to help students find their ways through these uncertain times. Barbara Herrera, a Student Mentoring Program Coordinator, gives us a glimpse of how the program has evolved into virtual mentoring. Herrera talks about the four types of mentoring programs that serve the CSUSB students. Herrera says, “This fall has been kind of challenging with incoming freshman and transfer students because they are coming in from a virtual platform, and we are … [Read more...] about CSUSB peer mentoring programs are just a click away
Students learn to cope with online midterms
Midterms are some of the most chaotic and stressful time for any student. Over the years, students have had to find ways that work for them to get the best grade they can on a hefty test or project, typically scheduled around week five of each term. Due to the pandemic and shift to online setting this quarter, midterms are being handled differently for current students. With the stay at home order, online classes have reshaped how students have to learn, manage their time and communicate with their professors and classmates. It has changed the way students study and many have never taken an online class before. For this Spring quarter, students have been affected by COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Students learn to cope with online midterms
Local recommendations on access to food essentials
When California Governor Gavin Newsom issued statewide restrictions on going outside, the only services permitted to continue had to be deemed essential such as those related to food, prescriptions, healthcare, and commuting to essential jobs. Access to food is a concern many people have in this period of pandemic. Nonessential services such as gyms, restaurants, and bars are being shut down. For restaurants, however, take-out services are still being offered and encouraged. Now that saying home has become mandatory, here are some food essentials to have during this quarantine. According to the Homeland Security government website Ready.gov, it is suggested to purchase the … [Read more...] about Local recommendations on access to food essentials
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
The holidays are now in the rear-view mirror and the new decade seems to be heading down the fast lane. Many people are thinking about their next big adventure. Perhaps, a local road trip to learn more about a piece of Americana, right here in San Bernardino County’s backyard, is the ticket – a day trip down Route 66. This well-traveled road began in 1926 when this first highway was developed to bring Americans west from Chicago. From Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 has many motels and restaurants, as it is one of the top ten most famous roads in the world. It is also known as America’s Mother Road and many people today may know of it because of the animated Disney … [Read more...] about Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Japan Day 2019
Photos by Citlaly Carlos and Daniel Escamilla The fifth annual Japan Day was hosted by the American X Japanese Cross-Cultural Club on November 13, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Student Union’s Events Center. The celebration featured many Japanese-related activities and booths. Japan Day also closed with the Japanese Gala event that featured Shinkendo, Aikido demonstration, and Annual Anime Cosplay Show. Information on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program was provided on Japan Day by Grant Minagawa and Julian Ely. A freshman Kinesiology major, Auguste, participated and tied his wish in the Wishing Tree’s booth. Eve Santos, a freshman and … [Read more...] about Japan Day 2019
New opportunities from the Office of Tribal Relations
With Native American Heritage Month coming to an end, the campus’s Native American community reflects on the new programs implemented by the Office of Tribal Relations for this month and prepare for their postponed annual Pow Wow in December. On January 2019, a new initiative began on the campus which was the creation of the Office of Tribal Relations. This office allows the university to work with local tribes in the Inland Empire, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, to try and increase the number of Native American students attending the university, as well as create new programs for CSUSB. Some of these programs include the Native American Heritage Month events such as the … [Read more...] about New opportunities from the Office of Tribal Relations
Hype night featured Filipino dances for Friendsgiving
The Lubos Pilipino American Student Organization (PASO) performed Filipino cultural dances, such as Tinikling and Ragragsakan (ragrag), on Friendsgiving night, November 26, as a preview to their larger cultural night, CPC (Celebrating Pinoy Culture), which takes place annually in the month of May. Rowena Casis-Woidyla, Lubos PASO’s advisor, recalled the manner of potpourri when she shared how Lubos financially prepares for their cultural performances. “It’s kind of like a potpourri – the gathering of dried flowers, all sorts of different flowers which come in cute little sachet bags that people store in drawers so they smell nice. When I say potpourri, I think Lubos PASO does an … [Read more...] about Hype night featured Filipino dances for Friendsgiving
Our first “Women Writers Unite”
For the first time ever, the Women’s Resource Center hosted a "Women Writers Unite" event on November 5, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event had three women writers speaking in the panel about their experiences as writers, as well as the issues they had been faced with in terms of getting published. The three authors appearing at the panel were Pakistani-American Sehba Sarwar, author of Black Wings, Latina Elisa Grajeda-Urmston, author of Soundcheck, and Isabel Quintero, author of Gabi and My Papi has a Motorcycle. During the panel, the authors provided their insight into the difficulties in writing and getting published. “It isn’t talent that gets you where you want to … [Read more...] about Our first “Women Writers Unite”