The Advising Department held their semi-annual Coyote Advising One-Stop to assist students with the quarter to semester transition and help them graduate sooner. The event was held in the Union Hall plaza, on Tuesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was located on the south side of the campus next to parking lot D and provided students with a one-stop shop for advising resources. This event was co-coordinated by Academic Advisors Star Wildes and Erika Hernandez. Wildes hoped the event allowed students to become more excited about graduation. “While Coyote Advising One Stop was designed to help seniors, my favorite aspect of the event is that it brings departments to the … [Read more...] about One Stop Shop for student success
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New mentoring program added
This fall quarter of 2019 marks the beginning of Coyote PLUS's Peer Mentoring Program: Second-Year Experience. It is part of the Coyote PLUS Programs which include Student Mentoring: First Year Experience, Supplemental Instruction, and Tutoring. Carolina Meza is the lead coordinator of the program. She along with the University of Redlands graduate students, Angelica Sweeney, Breena Lizaola and Evan Tellez, help to train the six mentors to provide help to the 60 mentees during the upcoming fall quarter. The Student Mentoring Program at CSUSB is separate by the first-year experience and second-year experience. The Student Mentors Program is for first-year students or first-year … [Read more...] about New mentoring program added
Splash and Dash by Julia Carney and Brianna Mendoza
Coyote Radio and the CSUSB Department of Housing and Residential Education joined forces on Thursday, May 30, for the first ever Splash and Dash event. Students were able to participate after checking in with their student IDs and receiving a Coyote Radio stamp. A live DJ from Coyote Radio was set up in front of the volleyball court, playing upbeat songs students to the SV quad. Free food such as sub sandwiches, chips, sodas, and candy were available to students at the event. The snow cone booth was consistently busy, with students waiting in line for their free summer treat. Flavors varied from strawberry to watermelon to pina colada and many more. After eating, students had … [Read more...] about Splash and Dash by Julia Carney and Brianna Mendoza
Students show up to support Professor
On May 19, at Bricks and Birch, a café in Redlands, Professor Chad Sweeney, an English Professor at CSUSB, gave a reading for his recently published book, Little Million Doors. Several of his current and former students were present to show their support. With graduations approaching, students will soon go out into the world and pursue their careers. For creative writers, readings at café’s and bookstores could soon become a part of their careers. Jolene Redvale is a current student of Professor Sweeney’s. She says that before attending the reading she had no idea what his published work was about. She says the reading was emotional. “I got a little bit wound up because he was … [Read more...] about Students show up to support Professor
A look at the CSUSB Health Center
The CSUSB Student Health Center is an integral part of Cal State San Bernardino. Campus health centers, in general, are a necessary part of the CSU system. Student fees are also a necessary part. For the 2018-2019 school year, each CSUSB student was charged $86.93 dollars for each quarter that they were enrolled. 19 percent of the student population used Health Center services this year. “Especially with school, sometimes health tends to be the last priority,” Health Educator Melissa Acuna said. “Taking care of your health now and learning the foundations really carries on into adult life.” For all the services that the Health Center does cover, there are some that are missing. If you … [Read more...] about A look at the CSUSB Health Center
Gerald Duncan: “I left everything on the court so I can regret nothing.”
Gerald Duncan grew up in South-Central during the 1970s. Around eighth grade, basketball grew past these other sports. Duncan played against his older brother and other bigger, stronger players who didn't give him an inch. Eventually, basketball and accounting led to Cal State San Bernardino. Duncan's four-year Coyote basketball career is splashed across the all-time Coyote basketball records. He has the most field-goal attempts of any Coyote and the most points. In reality, it's not close. He has 1694 career points. Second place has 1399. Duncan, however, is not in the Coyote Athletics Hall of Fame. “I feel like sports-wise, I deserve it,” Duncan said. “I really want to get … [Read more...] about Gerald Duncan: “I left everything on the court so I can regret nothing.”
Rise of Populism and Islamophobia discussed on campus
Feelings alone do not make a change in the world claimed Dr. Hatem Bazian at the lecture on campus. Data influences policy, and that is why he believes it is important to speak up against hate and injustices that we witness day to day. The center for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies hosted a panel discussion on the relationship between Populism and Islamophobia. The event was held in CSUSB’s College of Education in room 105 on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Hatem Bazian is the professor of Asian American and Asian Diaspora studies and Director of the Islamophobia Studies center at UC Berkeley. The panel was facilitated by Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb, a … [Read more...] about Rise of Populism and Islamophobia discussed on campus
CSUSB honors those who serve
On May 14, a ceremony was held on the lawn in front of the John M. Pfau Library for Armed Forces Day. This also started the annual yellow ribbon campaign at CSUSB, where several organizations and clubs decorate trees across campus to honor military members. This year’s event was organized by Deborah Buck, the Events Coordinator at the Veterans Success Center. “Today’s event has been happening for over five years here at Cal State San Bernardino,” says Jaime Espinoza, the School Certifying Official at the Veterans Success Center. “The turnout was very good.” Trees are decorated with yellow ribbons to represent an active service member from California currently deployed, explains … [Read more...] about CSUSB honors those who serve
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
Mental Health Awareness Month: Coping with Depression
Feeling worthless, loss of interest and thoughts of death can be just a few indicators of depression in students. When it comes to diagnosing depression essential tool doctors may use is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), there is a certain number of symptoms that have to be met. CSUSB's clinical psychologist, Rachel Keener, shared how depression differs from sadness. "Sadness is a normal emotion, it's an appropriate response when sad things happen in the world. Depression feels like there is no joy in your life. People who are depressed tend to avoid things that used to give them joy because it's no longer giving them that joy," shared … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness Month: Coping with Depression