By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| There are many different countries you can choose from the Study Abroad programs at CSUSB that the World Language Department offers. One of the programs offers students the opportunity to study overseas in Japan. I interviewed Christopher Garcia, a CSUSB alumnus with an international business degree, who is currently working in Japan. He went to study abroad in Japan during Spring 2012 after he found out about the program from one of his classes. The Study Abroad program was for students to improve Japanese language skills and obtain credits for their degree. He was interested in Japanese culture, had been studying the Japanese language for … [Read more...] about CSUSB alumnus praises Study Abroad program
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Professor Delgado inspired by simplicity
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| English professor and published poet Juan Delgado has dedicated himself to inspiring others through his writing. The CSUSB Alumnus has published books: “Green Web” (1994), “El Campo” (1998), “A Rush of Hands” (2003) and his soon-to-be released “Vital Signs and Lavish Weeds.” Delgado has learned to appreciate the inner beauty of life’s simplicities through his poetry. “I’m writing about the things that matter to me and the context and culture in my history. I am affirming and acknowledging my past with poetry,” said Delgado. Delgado was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and came to the United States with his family when he was 6 years old. He received … [Read more...] about Professor Delgado inspired by simplicity
CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style
By Desirae Contreras |Staff Writer| CSUSB organizations on campus came together for Cinco De Mayo in celebrate the “The Battle of Puebla.” The Latino Business Student Association (LBSA), Foreign Language Advising and Guidance for Students department (FLAGS), Latino Cultural Clubs and the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Cross Cultural Center collaborated for the Cinco de Mayo event that took place on May 3 in the lower commons patio. “The event promotes the history of Cinco de Mayo as a culture, specifically for Mexico in the Battle of Puebla, it also represents diversity within our school, and pride for what we have accomplished. It is an event for the entire community and school … [Read more...] about CSUSB celebrates Cinco de Mayo in style