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For more than 50 years, CSUSB has embraced its educational mission, serving the people and the communities of the Inland Empire. Take a look back at an eventful year.
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A Hispanic Heritage Month look-back: Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo, an associate professor in the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology, was selected for the Wilmer Amina Carter Award.
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A Hispanic Heritage Month look-back: A $5 million National Science Foundation grant to the College of Natural Sciences provides hands-on research experiences for diverse students.
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Jason Burke (assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry) and Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science, emeritus) shared their expertise in recent news coverage.
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Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo (health science and human ecology) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in news coverage recently.
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Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo (health science), Kelly Campbell (psychology), Katherine Gray (art), Enrique G. Murillo Jr. (education), Graciela Torres (chemistry) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were mentioned in news coverage this week.
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Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo, associate professor of health science and human ecology, was selected for the Wilmer Amina Carter Award from Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes’ office for her continued service to the Inland Empire community.
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Ten CSUSB alumni were honored at Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes’ (D-San Bernardino) 30 Under 30 Award Ceremony & Art Showcase, which recognizes 30 individuals under the age of 30 who exemplify dedication, innovation and service in the community.
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Bryan Castillo (MS, Earth and Environmental Sciences, ’19) was among several geologists, students, researchers, and others who traveled from near and far to investigate the damage wrought by the July 4 and 5 quakes near Ridgecrest.