Since the very start of freshman year, every college student anticipates the moment they will walk across the stage at graduation with a degree to show for their efforts in pursuing a higher education. It's a Hallmark moment filled with smiling farewells, inspirational speeches, and group pictures to capture that feeling of accomplishment forever. What often gets overlooked in the afterglow of alumnal bliss, however, is the question that lurks in the back of a recent graduate's mind: what's next? There are several paths one can follow after receiving their bachelor's degree. Some take a year off to embark on a journey of self-discovery (and well-deserved rest) while others prepare to … [Read more...] about Finding your way at a post-graduation crossroads
Crystal Harrell
Emerging Leaders class graduates in Palm Desert
The 2018 graduating class of Emerging Leaders held their completion ceremony at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa on May 11. Consisting of 14 students from College of the Desert and the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, the eight-month Emerging Leaders program allowed them to tour local Coachella Valley businesses and practice professional skills necessary to assume leadership roles in the community. Emerging Leaders was first created in 2016 by the chair of the Education Committee for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Diane Kovalsky. The program started to take shape after she met with other education and business representatives and discussed what kind of traits … [Read more...] about Emerging Leaders class graduates in Palm Desert
Behind the screen: Communication studies video production lab
A valuable resource that some communication majors at the CSUSB campus may not be aware of is the video lab located in the basement of University Hall. The video production lab gives students the resources needed to produce multimedia projects using a variety of equipment and software. Some of the features of the lab are a multi-camera studio and control room, five self-contained editing bays and an assortment of field production equipment, such as DSLR cameras, lights, microphones and tripods. The editing bays are equipped with iMac computers with the entire Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs installed. This includes Premier Pro for video editing, After Effects for compositing … [Read more...] about Behind the screen: Communication studies video production lab
Women’s Resource Center starts Feminist Book Club
As the spring quarter reaches its midway point, students can unwind from the stress of heavy coursework with a good book. The Women's Resource Center (WRC) at the Santos Manuel Student Union has been hosting its first book club since April 24 and invites readers of all majors and genders to attend. The book club, organized by English major Lizette Casillas Rodriguez, has been reading cultural critic Roxane Gay's 2014 collection "Bad Feminist: Essays." Rodriguez chose this title in particular for several reasons, including Gay's visit to the campus last fall quarter and the flexibility of the text to students. "I loved the short snippet that I got to hear from one of her … [Read more...] about Women’s Resource Center starts Feminist Book Club
CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo
For the first week of May, CSUSB held an assortment of activities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo across both campuses. Cinco de Mayo is a Latino holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In San Bernardino, the Cross Cultural Center hosted four days of events to showcase the national heritage and importance of the holiday. A program called "The history that was banned" took place on May 1. This gave students the opportunity to view books and films that were banned under Bill 2281, which prohibited Latino education to be taught in Arizona schools before being overturned by Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotamayor. Some of the … [Read more...] about CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo
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
CSUSB hosts 2018 International Market
On April 19, the Cal State San Bernardino Center for Global Management hosted the 2018 International Market on the Lower Commons Patio from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event allowed for various student organizations and local companies to come together in an environment that promoted cultural appreciation. The International Market was also a partnership with CSUSB's Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, Center for International Studies & Programs, Associated Students Incorporated, Coyote Radio, Cross Cultural Center, and the Recreation and Wellness Center. Attendees were able to register online to get a free ticket for raffles held throughout the event. Once … [Read more...] about CSUSB hosts 2018 International Market
Palm Desert Campus Plants Community Garden
The arrival of spring allows for eager gardeners to put their green thumbs to work and grow an assortment of flowering plants. CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus (PDC) took advantage of the season's temperate weather with the creation of a community garden. As a partnership between the campus and the city of Palm Desert, PDC has access to a plot of land near the campus at University Park to grow organic vegetables and produce. The garden is maintained by the campus and the university also covers the cost for water and plants. This is the first year the garden has been in operation. The irrigation and plots were built during fall quarter 2017, and the first official planting took place later … [Read more...] about Palm Desert Campus Plants Community Garden
Innovation Challenge competition returns to CSUSB
Creative entrepreneurs and savvy, business-minded people will have a chance to make their ideas become reality with the return of the CSUSB Innovation Challenge competition on May 23. Students, faculty and alumni can pitch their start-up business ideas for a chance to win $20,000 in cash prizes at the main event. Prior to the final contest date, two open pitch nights were hosted on April 10 and 11 at the Bay Lounge in the Santos Manuel Student Union. This provided an opportunity for interested students to meet with others to discuss their start-up business ideas, network with professionals and recruit members of their competing team. All teams must fill out the "Intent to Compete" … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge competition returns to CSUSB
CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This month, the CSUSB Title IX and Gender Equity is presenting a series of events to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Whether it is wearing the official SAAM color teal, or sporting the symbolic ribbons, coyotes can show support through the activities planned for April. The occasion began Apr. 2-5 when CSUSB VOICE peers displayed a resource table near the west entrance of the Santos Manuel Student Union. SAAM ribbons were passed out to students, and representatives of Title IX and Gender Equity were there to discuss the meaning of consent. During the same time, an Instagram campaign called #TEALMEYOURSTORY was launched so supporters could upload pictures of themselves … [Read more...] about CSUSB observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Recent Comments