Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) discussed the latest developments in the demolition of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in various news media about Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who paid a year-long membership with Oath Keepers in 2014, an extremist, anti-government militia organization.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) discussed her documentary, “1948: Creation & Catastrophe,” and how it is a primer to help understand the current conflict between Palestine and Israel, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the leak of data from Epik, a web hosting service favored by the far-right.
Ed Gomez (art) was interviewed about his involvement with the MexiCali Biennial cross-border art exhibition, and Zachary A. Powell (criminal justice) co-authored a recently published study, “Managing courtesy stigma: women and relationships with men in prison.”
Students taking courses in Egyptology will not only learn about ancient Egyptian history and culture, they will also learn how to debate, interpret, research and write history from diverse and incomplete sources.
The series, which will offer sessions virtually in Zoom on Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, is a joint initiative hosted by Project Rebound, the Center for the Study of Correctional Education, Faculty Center for Excellence, Staff Development Center, and Division of Student Affairs.
CSUSB alumna Alyssa Silva started an educational podcast, called “Educated,” with the goal of gaining more experience for her resume and providing a safe space for students to chat about things happening in their lives.
Along with teaching and mentoring, Julie Paegle, who joined CSUSB in 2006 and taught a wide array of courses for the English department, was an accomplished poet and Pulitzer Prize nominee.
David Marshall (English), who is the National Society of Collegiate Scholars CSUSB chapter advisor, talked about the chapter achieving Start Status from the NSCS, Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the Taliban and its return to power in Afghanistan and on law enforcement action at a recent anti-vaccination protest, and Meredith Conroy (political science) contributed to an article about socially liberal Gen-Z voters staying with the Republican Party.
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Chapter at CSUSB earned Star Status for the 2020-21 academic year for implementing engaging, virtual student-centered events and creating meaningful experiences for its members.