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Dr. Daisy Ocampo Diaz (History) leads the UCLA Fowler Museum in Presenting "Fire Kinships: Southern California Native Ecology and Art" Opening Feb. 22

The new exhibit was led by Dr. Ocampo Diaz along with numerous colleagues and also several outstanding CSUSB History alumni.

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History Professor Kate Liszka Leads Group to Egypt Including Recent CSUSB Alumni

Dr. Liszka led another trip to Egypt, introducing current students and alumni to the region.

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CSUSB History Professor Alicia Gutierrez-Romine Publishes Work in the American Historical Association's News Magazine "Perspectives"

Dr. Gutierrez-Romine shared lessons from the past on the history of abortion access.

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History Alum, Rhian Reyes ('23), meets President Biden and Secretary Deb Haaland, Addresses White House at Chuckwalla National Monument proclamation

Rhian Reyes stands at right in a black dress with President Joe Biden at left, in White House, both smile widely

Reyes spoke eloquently at the White House about her experience in the Inland Empire and with the Audubon Society, and joined the legacy of President Biden in preserving more federal lands than any previous US President.

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China Lecture Series continues with six spring events, from Anna May Wong, to transgender history, to the future of Hong Kong

In six slated lectures for spring, the CSUSB Modern China Lecture Series continues with leading scholars and journalists sharing their research.

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"Truffles for Everybody!" renowned historian Carlo Ginzburg visits History MA students

Carlo Ginzburg and the cover of his seminal work, "The Cheese and the Worms"

One of the most formative voices in history scholarship dropped in for a memorable chat with CSUSB History MA students.

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CSUSB Student History Journal Wins National Prize

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Volume 17 of the student journal, "History in the Making" has again won national recognition, taking second place in its category.

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Modern China Lecture Series continues with US-China Relations and Love in Chinese Literature

The CSUSB Modern China Lecture Series will continue October 7 and October 17 with two lectures on US-China relations and depictions of love in comparative Chinese literature.

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History Club Visits the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs

Students and faculty of the CSUSB History Department celebrated the end of the academic year with a museum excursion and dinner.

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Sept. 11, 1pm, "Another Appalachia," In Conversation with Authors, Neema Avashia and Elizabeth Catte

"Another Appalachia," In Conversation with Authors, Neema Avashia and Elizabeth Catte, two women smile at camera, one an Indian American woman, short hair and glasses, flannel shirt; the other, white woman, shoulder-length hair, glasses, arms folded; map of Appalachia

Elizabeth Catte and Neema Avashia will join us via Zoom for a hybrid event to discuss their recent work, which challenges and enriches our national conversation about Appalachia.

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"Washington State Rising" Brings a Media Spotlight to CSUSB History Professor Marc Robinson

"Washington State Rising" by Professor Marc Robinson has made a splash in the academy as well as in the public conversation.

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CSUSB Faculty and Regional Partners Present Inaugural “Inland Empire People’s History Conference”

On Saturday June 1, 2024, in California State University, San Bernardino’s Center for Global Innovation, a collaborative organizing committee presented the first “Inland Empire People’s History Conference.”

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History Department Recognizes Outstanding Students with Spring Awards

A group of remarkable undergraduate and graduate students have earned departmental honors, scholarships, and awards.

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Stalwart Educator and Champion of CSUSB History Students, Professor Pedro Santoni Retires

Ths History Department will miss the Latin American History expert and his rigorous guidance and mentoring of CSUSB History students.

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CSUSB and National History Day – San Bernardino County Partnership

2 students stand in front of their display

Students from CSUSB and Dr. Michelle Lorimer have been working to support regional 4-12th grade students for National History Day (NHD), with great success!

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Professor Tiffany Jones (History) to present research in an interdisciplinary panel on contemporary Africa.

The panel, planned for April 24 at 10am, will be live in CGI 281 and on Zoom.

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Associate Professor Cary Barber invited to deliver guest lecture while conducting research in Italy

Dr. Barber lectured as part of a new degree progam that explores "the relevance of studying Ancient Civilizations for critically assessing the complexities of today's world."

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Assistant Professor Daisy Ocampo Diaz (History) Receives Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

Daisy Ocampo and book cover for "Where We Belong"

Dr. Ocampo Diaz has excelled in all areas of her work making remarkable contributions to the department, the college, and the university, as well as the wider community.

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CSUSB History Professor's Recent Study Contributes to Our Understanding of Ancient Egypt and Nubia

Iconic “Nubian” pottery from Site 1 showing that small groups of independent miners worked about a kilometer away from where the Ancient Egyptian Expeditions mined amethyst

A recent article by a Dr. Kate Liszka has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the interactions between ancient Nubians and Egyptians.

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Future Teachers! Join for a pre-credential History Information Session, in-person and on Zoom

Pre-credential History Information Session IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 12-12:S0PM IN-PERSON AT MAIN CAMPUS: SB-127 AT PDC: IW-303 OR JOIN WITH THIS ZOOM LINK: https://csusb.zoom.us/j/87397621315 FOCUS: What is the History Social Science Subject Matter Competency Equivalency Program (CSET Waiver)? Course and GPA pre-requisites to qualify How to prepare for a credential program Other questions answered! CONTACT: PROF. MICHELLE LORIMER (MAIN CAMPUS) MLORIMER@CSUSB.EDU

Join this session in-person on the main campus, in-person at PDC, and on Zoom to learn details about the pre-credential program, including the CSET waiver!

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10 Upcoming Weekly Monday Evening Events in the CSUSB "Careers for History Majors" Series, starting Feb 26

Join us for a series of 10 events (Zoom and in-person), Mondays at 5:30pm starting Feb 26, on topics ranging from museums, to publishing, to National Parks, to teaching at different levels.

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"Taiwan's Democracy: A Report Card," a lecture with leading Taiwan expert, Dr. Shelley Rigger

Join us for "Taiwan's Democracy: A Report Card," a lecture with leading Taiwan expert, Dr. Shelley Rigger (Davidson).

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China scholar Dr. Daria Ho (U of Waterloo) to Speak on the History of the South China Sea

Daria Ho, blue blazer, glasses, and holding handbag

Join us on Wednesday February 7 at 2:30pm, either in-person (SB210) or on Zoom (https://csusb.zoom.us/j/388207496), for a timely and insightful talk with China historian, Dr. Daria Ho of the University of Waterloo.

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CSUSB History BA and MA Grad, Michael Chavez works at UCLA's Fowler Museum to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts

A vendor sells pottery items at the California Native American Day celebration at the state Capitol on Sept. 22, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California is pressing universities to repatriate thousands of Native American remains and artifacts. How two campuses are succeeding.

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CSUSB History Professor Marc Robinson Returns to Alma Mater, Washington State, to Speak at MLK Celebration

Book Cover: Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest

Civil Rights and Black Power movements scholar, Dr. Marc Robinson (CSUSB, History) will deliver the keynote address at January 18 MLK celebration at his alma mater, Washington State University.

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History Club End-of-Semester Trip, Planes of Fame Air Museum, Dec 20

The History Club invites you to join us on our end of semester trip to the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Dec. 20.

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The Provost Presents Faculty Research: Where We Belong, a book presentation and signing by Dr. Daisy Ocampo Diaz, Assistant Professor of History -- Nov. 15, noon to 1 p.m., in person (PL-4005) and on Zoom

Meet the author of "Where We Belong: Chemehuevi and Caxcan Preservation of Sacred Mountains" (University of Arizona Press, 2023), and 20 copies of the book will be given away.

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3 Upcoming Fall Student Workshops for History Majors

These information sessions will connect History students with alumni, faculty, administrators, and other professionals in the region. We will allow Zoom attendance and we will record the sessions and share the recordings.

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Book by Marc Robinson focus of inaugural ‘Provost Presents Faculty Research’ series

Dr. Jones Leads South Africa Study Abroad Program

CSUSB Delegation in front of Mandela House

The program focuses on making a difference

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Dr. Jeremy Murray Awarded Wilson China Fellowship

Dr. Kate Liszka Awarded National Grant

What is a History Major Podcast with Dr. Tiffany Jones

Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates and Award Winners!

MA History Student, Brittany Mondragon, Wins Top CSU Competition Prize

Brittany Mondragon, Graduate Mentor: Dr. Tiffany Jones & Dr. Jeremy Murray

Dr. Murray wins the 2021/22 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

Dr. Marc Robinson selected as one of the 2022 class of Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders AND the College Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

Congratulations to the 2022 Emerging Faculty Leader Awardees

Dr. Marc Robinson Nominated as MVP

Faculty Appreciation ceremony on April 14th. Congratulations Dr. Robinson!

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Modern China Lecture Series presents talks on weather experiments, and mate choice and marriage

Meredith Brand is the 4th W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence

Prof. Pytell publishes Psychology Today article on the anniversary of January 6th

Student-run history journal again earns national recognition

History in the Making Journal Cover, Issue 14

History in the Making: A Journal of History has been awarded third prize in the 2021 Gerald D. Nash History Graduate Journal competition, given by the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society.

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CSUSB History Palm Desert Campus student and faculty member attend conference in Washington, D.C.

PDC student Armando Bolaños (left) and faculty member Michael Karp (history) visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Student Armando Bolaños and history professor Michael Karp attended the World Affairs Councils of America National Conference, which took place on Nov. 17-19 and brought together prominent political leaders, leading journalists, intellectuals and diplomat

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Congratulations Class of 2021

CSUSB History Student, Fernando Sanchez Accepted into UC Berkeley Doctorate Program

Dr. Daisy Ocampo Participates in the Inaugural FCE and Pfau Inaugural FCE and Pfau Library Faculty Video Series

Conversations on Race and Policing Presents: "Pride Denied: Homonationalism and the Future of Queer Politics"

Conversations on Race and Policing Present: "A Shot in the Moonlight: How a Freed Slave and a Confederate Soldier Fought for Justice in the Jim Crow South"

Conversations on Race and Policing Presents: "Let the Fire Burn," a film screening and discussion of the 1985 MOVE bombing

Wednesday, March 24 at 3 p.m

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Dr. Robinson Panelist at Inside the Lines: Voices of the Civil Rights Movement Panel

‘Route 66 Women’ and how they overcame obstacles to build fulfilling lives for themselves is focus of program

Modern China Lecture Series

Slavery by Another Name Film Screening

Conversations on Race and Policing Series: The Perils of Policing

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson to speak at next Modern China Lecture

Johnson will discuss the current state of relations between the U.S. and China, which have deteriorated recently, and the role of his profession, journalism, in the ongoing crisis.

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CSUSB History major, Erika Kelley, holds Ancient Egyptian internship at Digital Giza Project through Harvard University

Dr. Timothy E. Pytell Writes about Historians' Views on Storming the Capitol

History in the Making Wins First Prize National Prize for the Second Consecutive Year

A Career in Editing and Publishing: A Conversation with Professionals from the Diverse Fields of Editing and Publishing, with Q&A

CSUSB History Department Holds Graduation and Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The CSUSB Modern China Lecture Series Presents

Future History Teachers Information Panel, Nov 12, 4 p.m.

History in the Making Call for Papers

The History Club Presents: "Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice and Identity"

Conversations on Race and Policing Series Continues: Police Unions in the U.S.: Perspectives in Historical Context

Conversations on Race and Policing Series - White Supremacists and Militia Extremists in Police Departments

Race and Policing Series: Policing of Indigenous Communities

Dr. Pytell Writes about the Appeal of Trumpism in Psychology Today

Anti-Racism Resources for #ScholarStrike

Department of History Welcomes Two New Full-Time Faculty

Conversations on Race and Policing: "Cops on Film"

The Pfau Library's Conversations on Race and Policing Presents: "Cops on Film" Flyer

Conversations on Race and Policing Series: DACA

Dr. Kate Liszka to lecture on "Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt," Aug 15, 1:30 pm

Dr. Ryan Keating Interviewed about Confederate Monuments in California

Statue of Francis Scott Key Pulled Down by Protestors, June 19, 2020

Dr. Marc Robinson Interviewed about Blackface and Golden Girls for Byrdie Magazine

Golden Girls Actors, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Bea Arthur

Conversations on Race and Policing series continues - July 22, 2020

Conversations on Race and Policing series continues, July 8, 2020 4 pm

Conversations on Race and Policing series continues this Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m.

Dept of History Virtual Graduation and Awards Ceremony

Dr. Marc Robinson and Dean Mohamed Interviewed on NBC Palm Springs

Congratulations to the Dept of History Class of 2020

Michael Hawkins, Named University's Outstanding Lecturer 2019/20

Conversations on Race and Policing

A Student-Hosted Panel Presentation and Campus Conversation Featuring Students, Staff, Administrators, Faculty, and Campus Guests

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Race & Policing Panel Presentation & Campus Conversation

Race & Policing: A Panel Presentation and CSUSB Campus Conversation, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 4 pm

Wed, June 3, 2020

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CSUSB Modern China Lecture Series - Dr. Maggie Greene Lecture

Resisting Spirits: Drama Reform & Cultural Transformation the People's Republic of China

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Coffee with the Chair

April 30, noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom

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Dr. Jasmin Young, "She Stood There By Him With a Gun" Lecture

May 13, 2020 Research Talk

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History in the Making Wins First Place Journal Award

The department's student-run journal won first place in the Gerald D. Nash graduate print journal competition

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