
“Asylums and the Insane in Early Twentieth-Century China,” is the title of the talk to be given by Emily Baum, associate professor of modern Chinese history at UC Irvine, at the John M. Pfau Library, room PL-4005.

Kate Liszka, CSUSB assistant professor of history and the Pamela and Benson Harer Fellow specializing in Egyptology, is leading the students on the trip.

The W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, Jessica Tomkins, will present “Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt,” on Wednesday, March 6, at noon.

Michael Chao (biology), Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences), David Yaghoubian (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) are mentioned in news coverage on a variety of topics.

This all-ages event, led by W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence Jessica Tomkins, will allow visitors to explore the rich history of ancient Egypt, from their religious beliefs to their burial practices with family friendly activities.

Gerald Sorin will present “Remnants of Jewish Life in Post-Holocaust Europe: A Personal Journey,” on May 13 in Palm Desert and May 14 in Riverside.

Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed how extremists exploit online communities, and David Yaghoubian was interviewed about a meeting between military chiefs from Syria, Iran and Iraq as the U.S. withdraws from Syria.


“The House I Live In,” a documentary film that examines the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy, will be shown on April 4 at the John M. Pfau Library, PL-5005.