When she’s not hiking or spending time with her family, attorney Elda S. Rosales, located in San Bernardino, aims to bring immigration-related assistance to the community. Graduating from University of La Verne College of Law, she joined the CARECEN team in August of 2019 and has since guided students from CSUSB and Cal Poly Pomona. Q: What is CARECEN? A: CARECEN is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 by a group of refugees seeking to change an unjust immigration system. CARECEN empowers Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice and promoting cultural diversity. Q: When and where on campus can the … [Read more...] about Q & A with Elda Rosales on immigration services from CARECEN
Faculty Senate passes alternate grading options
The Faculty Senate passed a temporary grading option that allows students to decide to opt into a credit or no credit grade for the Spring 2020 quarter during the Faculty Senate Meeting on April 21. Discussions related to an alternative grading system were provoked due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion was mentioned but not confirmed from the previous meeting on April 7. The primary author in drafting the changes to the grading policy, Senator Beth Steffel, said, “my goal in bringing this to you is to come up with the best possible options for students in the unprecedented times we're at.” The meeting took place through Zoom where the credit/ no credit grading alternative was … [Read more...] about Faculty Senate passes alternate grading options
Faculty senators consider temporary change in grading policy
Faculty senators discussed the possible adoption of credit/no credit grading system for all this quarter. COVID-19 has created new responsibilities for students that senators briefly parsed during the April 7 Faculty Senate Meeting. CSUSB would join other Cal State Universities such as Fullerton, Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona who have made the temporary changes. “Because of the unusual circumstances, we’re looking at technological solutions. The student on the back end would be doing some sort of indication to us in the Office of Registrar whether or not they would rather earn the course as a credit/no credit or earn the letter grade in the course,” clarified Vice … [Read more...] about Faculty senators consider temporary change in grading policy
University Dance Company leapt on for “One Last Dance”
CSUSB’s University Dance Company (UDC) performed one last show with their current director, Janys Antonio who is retiring after having been UDC’s director for over 22 years. The show lasted from February 13 to 15 in the CSUSB Recital Hall. Dances ranged from solos to company numbers, and a diversity of different genres were incorporated into the show. This company consists of students, alumni, and other individuals who seek to be a part of UDC. “Tap Don’t Mean a Thing” was choreographed by Maria Lockhart and Rhonda Trask. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle … [Read more...] about University Dance Company leapt on for “One Last Dance”
Prioritizing life in early adulthood
Young adults in this generation are hit with unexpected independence. Whether they are ready to enter into the world of adulthood or not, they are expected to find a sense of prioritizing a life that is constantly changing. Everywhere, the constant question that seems to be presented to the average eighteen-year-old is, “Hey, you going to college?” or “So just working for now, huh?” These new-born adults begin to decide if college, work, care-taking, or other means of responsibility outweigh the importance of other responsibilities and choices. CSUSB professor, Dr. Jasmine Lee, from the English Department of College of Arts and Letters considered the factors of what determines … [Read more...] about Prioritizing life in early adulthood
Recreation Center brought snow to CSUSB
San Bernardino- Recreation and Wellness center at CSUSB hosted their annual Snow Day event for the community to experience. To kick off the new year, faculty unloaded chunks of snow for students, staff, alumni, and residents to enjoy by the lower commons, on Thursday, January 23. The event has been a tradition of the campus for over 15 years. When the event started at noon, people were already in line to be able to take part in the festivities. Overall, about 600 people attended the event and were given Snow Day Passports which gave them the opportunity to win t-shirts, beanies, food tickets, and raffles tickets. Recreation and Wellness Organizer, Samantha Limon, describes … [Read more...] about Recreation Center brought snow to CSUSB
Small businesses blossom against the odds
Local Business owners located in Rancho Cucamonga have evolved their small businesses to compete with their popularity and growth. The growth in clientele has caused The Mug Shake and Afters Ice Cream to expand their companies in such ways as location, publicity, and employment. Sid Malik, the founder of The Mug Shakes, explains the reasoning behind opening his own shop that specializes in milkshakes. “It’s my passion drinking shakes. My wife used to make shakes at home so then we thought why not offer the same thing to customers,” said Malik. Since opening in May 2016 at Victoria Gardens, The Mug Shake has had to relocate due to space and the expansion to their menu, which now … [Read more...] about Small businesses blossom against the odds
Multimedia: A Southern California City: Developing or Declining
In the acts of recovering this fallen city, Fontana has become one of the most booming cities in California. … [Read more...] about Multimedia: A Southern California City: Developing or Declining