California has officially recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month, thanks to the help of Mahbuba Hammad, Cal State San Bernardino full-time lecturer in the world languages and literatures department.
Beth Steffel received the Faculty Excellence of the Year Award from the Cal State Student Association (CSSA), which is given to one CSU faculty member annually whose systemwide leadership reflects a commitment to the mission of CSSA.
The Leadership Award in Excellence in Diversity Programming is very competitive since there are more than 100 active clubs on campus.
Luz Elena Ramirez (English) published a critique of the novel, “Montezuma’s Daughter,” Meredith Conroy (political science) collaborated on a paper on why people run for political office, Nerea Marteache (criminal justice) co-wrote a paper on co-production, the involvement of citizens in the production of public services, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about public safety issues possibly arising from protests over Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed for a segment on Palestine International Broadcast about her research and her documentary film, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was asked to comment on news involving extremists individuals and groups.
The second of two workshops scheduled will take place on July 12 at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration on the CSUSB campus. Advance registration is required.
Some 3,200 graduates participated over five ceremonies at the Toyota Arena on May 19-20, which was packed each time with family and friends celebrating their accomplishments.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was on a panel to discuss “The Nakba and Palestinian Refugees 75 Years On: Why They Still Matter,” and will participate in two more programs this weekend, May 20-21, related to the topic, with one including a screening and discussion of her documentary, “1948: Creation & Catastrophe.”
Dia Poole, who graduated with her master’s in communication studies, and Filimon Fregoso, who graduated with his bachelor’s in English, are the 2022-23 College of Arts and Letters Outstanding Students.