“I’m grateful that I was able to attend CSUSB,” said Brenda Angel ’18, artist and alumna of CSUSB’s College of Arts and Letters. “Now I’m able to continue a career in art because of the education I received.”
CSUSB student Jalonis Taylor’s journey from uncertainty to success as a first-generation college student is a story of resilience and determination. A part of the First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, his experience at Cal State San Bernardino shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs that students face. Taylor’s story is a reminder that with support and perseverance, students can achieve their dreams.
The first-ever State Bar-approved neurodiversity and disability implicit bias training for attorneys will be offered on Nov. 15 from noon-1 p.m. Inclusion scholar Jess Nerren, alumna and full-time lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media, will lead the discussion and training, which will be offered in person and online via Zoom.
CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a whimsical and enchanting play that has captivated audiences for centuries. Tickets are available now for seven performances, with the final show on Nov. 24.
Lissa D. Ramirez-Stapleton, who is an associate professor of education at Cal State Fullerton, will present “Black Deaf Education and Praxis: The Intersections of Culture, Community, and Hope.”
The grant will fund the creation of a new certificate program designed to help students become proficient in Spanish while gaining valuable business and administration skills.
Debora Perez Torres, a communication and media studies professor, believes different lived experiences and environments are an asset to student education. By creating a safe environment for expression, Torres’ students feel empowered to celebrate who they are as individuals.
Diane Vines (nursing, Palm Desert Campus) is the recipient of the 2024 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Award for Innovation – Individual, Tamara Cedré (art and design) discussed her work on a project documenting how the logistics industry changed the Inland Empire, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for a segment about a man suspected of bringing weapons to a Trump political rally.
Cyrée Jarelle Johnson, the 2024 Ford Foundation Disability Futures Fellow, is the featured speaker when the Disability Studies Lecture Series hosts its first event for the 2024-25 academic year. The free talk will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom.