A weekend of ceremonies honored the efforts and dedication of approximately 1,900 graduates. Family and friends celebrated their achievement Dec. 13-14 at CSUSB’s Fall Commencement.
The project, titled “The Phoenix of Gaza XR,” is a collaborative virtual reality endeavor, which uses immersive technologies to document life in Gaza, was developed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication and media studies, and her former student, CSUSB alumnus Naim Aburaddi.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) discussed the work of CSUSB alumnus Naim Aburaddi, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado, Mihaela Popescu (communication studies) was interviewed for a white paper on the impact of the metaverse, Stuart Sumida (biology) commented on the auctioning of dinosaur fossils, and Bob Miller (public administration, adjunct) is being considered for a vacancy on the Yucaipa City Council.
The CSUSB Chamber Singers will perform “Home Alone in Concert” alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Dec. 21 and 22. Tickets are available now.
CSUSB’s Fall Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the university's Coussoulis Arena.
Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, 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.
CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts will host the production, "Mariposa/Butterfly,” from Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Ronald E. Barnes Theatre. Tickets are available now.
Cal State San Bernardino’s Department of Philosophy will host the “Love and Loneliness” workshop conference on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. Its focus is the complex relationship between loneliness and various forms of loving relationships, providing a platform for philosophical discussions on these deeply human experiences.
From March 30-April 8, a group of 18 CSUSB students, alumni, faculty and staff immersed themselves in the rich culture and history of Peru. For those considering a study abroad program, participant and alumna, Melissa Osorio, advised, "Give yourself the opportunity to travel. It’s life-changing. Don’t worry if you’ve never traveled or if perhaps you don’t know anyone, you will be surrounded by kindhearted and friendly people. We all help each other out.”