![Ariana Cano, CSUSB alumna and communication studies adjunct professor, was accepted into four prestigious doctoral programs, all fully funded.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_02_Ariana%20%20Cano_HHM_16Sept2020.jpg.webp?itok=IebIj_kt)
After being accepted into four prestigious doctoral programs, Ariana Cano, CSUSB alumna and communication studies adjunct professor, decided to attend the Institute of Communications Research in the College of Media at the University of Illinois.
![Bibiana Díaz](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CAL_Bibiana_OutstandingAdvisor_HHM_23Sept2020.jpg.webp?itok=E4BElxa5)
Bibiana Díaz, associate professor of Spanish, was surprised on June 11 with the award for her “passion, commitment and dedication to student success and providing career and life guidance.”
![Dr. W. Benson Harer](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/WASSON_HARERS_CSUSB_Books_.jpg.webp?itok=UNBqxbgr)
Dr. W. Benson Harer, longtime friend and supporter of CSUSB and the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, has been named the recipient of the book club’s 2020 Emory Award.
![Andre Adame](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_AndreAdame_HHM_18Sept2020.jpg.webp?itok=NYypC5i_)
For alumnus and adjunct professor Andre Adame, video games have led him on a rewarding academic journey, and he has been accepted to the highly competitive doctoral program at UC Irvine’s School of Informatics.
!["A Beautiful Blueprint" is the second memoir of Mary Fong's "A Magnificent Mess!" trilogy.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_MaryFong_ABeautifulBlueprint_11Sept2020.jpg.webp?itok=D_Hcg1EM)
In her second memoir, “A Beautiful Blueprint,” Mary Fong explores big life questions such as, “What is the purpose of life?” “What happens after we die?” and “What is the name of the game of life?”
![Lacey Kendall and three friends have developed a technology package to help churches stream worship services to their members as their congregations complied with restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_ComStu_AssistingVirtualChurches_xxSept2020.jpg.webp?itok=FeU8tc7Q)
As the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed large gatherings of any kind, Lacey Kendall saw a need to help local churches stream their services. With technology she and three friends developed, Kendall is seeking to help three historic Black churches in Riverside and San Bernardino counties go virtual.
![Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_FacultyInTheNews_Sep2020_7.jpg.webp?itok=AXVhKEaN)
Kirsten Ashley Wiest (music) releases her solo album, Kenneth Shultz (psychology) discussed factors people should consider before retiring, and Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote about the causes of loneliness.
![RAFFMA presents Festival de Calaveras](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/HHM_RAFFMA_Festival%20De%20Calaveras_banner_.jpg.webp?itok=xZlEtJ4R)
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, RAFFMA presents Festival de Calaveras, where participants decorate a calavera in September and show off their designs virtually in October. Contactless calavera pickup will take place at RAFFMA in Lot M on Sept. 15 and 16. Participants will have approximately two weeks to decorate and return the completed calavera to RAFFMA on Sept. 28 and 29.
![Kirsten Ashley Wiest, a part-time lecturer in the CSUSB Department of Music, has released her debut solo album “Luminous.”](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Music_KirstenWeist_01Sept2020_0.jpg.webp?itok=7ZJvh3aQ)
The solo album by award-winning coloratura soprano, Kirsten Ashley Wiest, a part-time lecturer in the CSUSB Department of Music, was released Friday, Sept. 4.