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
Kaiser Permanente provides CSUSB with grant in efforts to increase mental health professionals
Inland Empire residents can breath a sigh of relief as CSUSB received part of a $6 million grant to propel graduate students looking to work locally into becoming licensed mental health professionals. The grant was offered by Kaiser Permanente Southern California to CSUSB and 15 other community partners from Kern, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties to improve mental and behavioral services in under-resourced Southern California areas. The grant will serve to train students seeking a career in the field of mental health, which will benefit the community, which has seen a decrease in qualified mental health professionals. According to the Health … [Read more...] about Kaiser Permanente provides CSUSB with grant in efforts to increase mental health professionals
City of Redlands opens its first skatepark after 13 years of planning
After 13 long awaited years, the city of Redlands opened its first skatepark to the community on Jan. 26. Mayor Paul W. Foster attended the opening day ceremony and gave a short speech followed by the cutting of the ribbon, officially making the park accessible to the public. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2AjgG4bzD0 The funding for the park has been ongoing for years. Maureen Perez, also known as Mo, from Friends of Redlands Skatepark, has been a huge contributor for the past three years. Other contributors include the Tony Hawk Foundation, the original funder, and an organization called SK8Park. The original organization was not involved during the past three years when Perez … [Read more...] about City of Redlands opens its first skatepark after 13 years of planning