
Respondia “Dia” S. Poole will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at CSUSB's Spring Commencement in May.

Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for a segment on rising hate crimes tied to antisemitism and Islamophobia, Treasure Ortiz (public administration, adjunct lecturer) is one of three candidates running for the Ward 7 San Bernardino City Council seat in next month’s election.

“The Voice with African American Men” will take place on Feb. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. The event, which will be offered in person and virtually, will provide essential information and support for African American men as they prepare to enter the workforce. This event is free and open to the public.

CSUSB’s criminal justice and MBA online programs continue to be ranked among the top programs in the nation by the highly regarded U.S. News & World Report.

Francisca Beer, professor of accounting and finance and associate dean and director of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration Office of Academic Equity, highlights the benefits of diversity and inclusion at CSUSB.

Marc Robinson (history) discussed his book, “Washington State Rising,” on a New Books Network podcast, and Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the latest numbers pointing to a strengthening regional economy.

Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.

The gala, called “Spirit of Polynesia,” will feature classic Tiki cocktails and mocktails, as well as native dishes influenced by Southeast Asia, Europe and South America. It will also showcase program developments, introduce students in the program and recognize sponsors and donors.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) in Temecula celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring refreshments provided by local small businesses and congratulatory speeches by regional dignitaries.