Campus leaders discuss the steps they are taking to further support students-in-need in the virtual setting. “We always want students and faculty to have good communication; to help students however much we can and make sure that they are in an environment where they can best learn and live,” said Dr. Daria Graham, Dean of Students. Following the CDC guidelines on the pandemic, all of the CSU campuses have been operating virtually this 2020-2021 academic year with very limited classes held in-person. Dr. Graham shares some details about the kind of communication she does on a normal work day from home. “I received 177 emails in just two days,” says Dr. Graham. She would read … [Read more...] about Gaps in access, sense of belonging, and equity continue to affect students in the virtual learning environment
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CSUSB leaders continue to enrich their skills in a pandemic
Leadership positions were challenged by the changes that came with the social distancing landscape. Some leaders are succeeding by adapting, being innovative, and getting more creative. Lisa Bartle is the Coordinator of Collection Development for the John M. Pfau Library and works as a reference librarian. “Librarians are masters at - you know - duct tape and cardboard,” Bartle said. “We make something happen, just something, even if it’s not what we would ideally like.” Bartle and her staff repurposed cell phone charging lockers into a contactless book delivery system to continue providing a library resource while addressing social distance recommendations. CSUSB Associated … [Read more...] about CSUSB leaders continue to enrich their skills in a pandemic
Local officials encourage campus community to vote
With elections around the corner, Senator Melissa Melendez, Dr. Robert Radi, a La Quinta City Council Member, and Lisa Middleton, a Palm Springs City Council Member, speak about the importance of your vote during the virtual press conference held by ASI. Dr. Radi started off the event by thanking ASI for organizing an event that emphasized the importance of voting to the CSUSB community. “It is of urgent need to inform every one of the importance of the upcoming election in a democracy. We don’t need to agree with each other, but we must participate,” said Dr. Radi. Middleton agreed with Dr. Radi, believing that citizens should exercise their right to vote. “The vote is fundamental the … [Read more...] about Local officials encourage campus community to vote
Student candidates campaign via Internet
The 2020 Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Elections are underway, but the road to victory for candidates has been an uphill battle as cyber campaigning has become the new norm. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates have marketed themselves through various social media platforms and Zoom meetings. Though campaigning has become completely digital, this hasn’t changed the morals, values, and identities that students are choosing to campaign for. “It’s just a learning curve for how we are going to do what we would usually do on a virtual platform. Marketing is going to be a struggle,” said Presidential candidate Sage Keyner. Keyner has been involved in ASI for … [Read more...] about Student candidates campaign via Internet
Campus’ plans for Black History Month
The month of February becomes an exciting time for the CSUSB campus as the institution goes all out to celebrate Black History Month. Pan-African clubs, organizations, faculty, staff, and administrators have all put in a lot of work and time to make events this month a success. One of the most important assets in the planning was the student input and collaboration with people of other cultural clubs. This eventful time kicked off with a Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association meeting on February 4 to go over the extensive calendar for this month. “This calendar is out and widely publicized…the committee worked very hard to put this together and very rapidly,” said BFSSA … [Read more...] about Campus’ plans for Black History Month
Studying abroad made possible
By Linda Phan When the opportunity surfaced to study abroad for a summer in South Africa, I wanted to be a part of it. South Africa is a country that is still transitioning from decades of segregation. Although apartheid may have ended over 20 years ago, the feeling of division is still there. I was curious to know how racism affected people in this climate of change and how their experiences compared to my own. My research has provided this understanding. The extensive research commitment and in-depth experience I gained on this study abroad trip have helped me in building my resume and will enhance employment opportunities. I believe that conducting research on a topic that is … [Read more...] about Studying abroad made possible
ASI addresses 2020 Census at Faculty Senate meeting
Participation in the upcoming 2020 Census is being sought out by the members of ASI. Endorsements concerning ASI's resolution for the "Support of an accurate 2020 Census" was brought to the attention of the Faculty Senate meeting on January 14. The United State's constitution addresses that the federal government will allocate aid to the state's "respective numbers." California's state department has addressed that every Californian missed by Census 2020 will cost the state $19,500 in lessened program funding, such as housing programs, health programs, and education funding for grant programs. Senator Vassilakos-Long stated, "We're probably going to lose a representative after … [Read more...] about ASI addresses 2020 Census at Faculty Senate meeting
Ability Awareness Fair
As the doors open and the line piled up from the SMSU event center all the way across to the SMSU food court, people waited in this line to get into the event center for the 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair. The 4th Annual Ability Awareness Fair was able to happen again with the help of CSUSB Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, Student Veterans Organization, and the Departments of History and English. This fair is important because it is Global Disability Awareness Day. It is a chance to have people became more aware of disabilities and learn about all the resources CSUSB provides to students with disabilities. Scholar poet and disabled advocate guest speaker Eli … [Read more...] about Ability Awareness Fair
ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
On May 4, CSUSB Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) announced the winning candidates for this year's campus-wide general election in the SMSU Bay. Students were sent emails reminding them that polls opened on May 2 and closed the following night on May 3 and providing them a link to the official ballot. The winners of the 2018 general election are as follows: Kristy Robles for Vice President of Finance, Doris Egbo and Mark Sanchez for Student at Large, Yera Yesuto-Diara Nanan for College of Arts & Letters, Tanya Esquivel for College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Daniel Jimenez for Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration, Loma Pashtunyar for College … [Read more...] about ASI Announces 2018 General Election Results
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