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Mark Araujo-Levinson smiling with arms crossed
November 21, 2023

Finding a community at CSUSB has inspired alumnus Mark Araujo-Levinson ’22 to continue to preserve indigenous culture and language.

Sastry Pantula, dean of CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences, with student Joseph Godinez (left photo) and Tania Gonzales at the 2023 National Diversity in STEM Conference held by SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science).
November 21, 2023

CSUSB was well represented by about a dozen undergraduate and graduate students and four biology department faculty: Michael Chao, Heidy Contreras, Joseph Heras and Anna Zelaya.

Julia Josephine Ruiz
November 15, 2023

Julia Josephine Ruiz, CSUSB kinesiology major and executive vice president for ASI, has been selected by Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gomez Reyes to be this year’s awardee for her 30 under 30 program.

Vicky Lopez
November 14, 2023

With their experience in the military and in firefighting, first-generation CSUSB computer engineering student Vicky Lopez hopes to create devices that help with the safety of firefighters, first responders and/or military personnel.

Tae-Wook Chun
November 13, 2023

Dr. Tae-Wook Chun, BS, biology, ’92, is being recognized for his notable contributions in the fields of biopharmaceuticals and immunovirology, and his unwavering dedication to scientific research aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals and families affected by the HIV infection.

Geological sciences students studying rock formations
November 7, 2023

Petroleum Experts Limited donated the MOVE software suite, the preeminent software used by industry and academia globally for structural analysis and modeling at local and regional scales, for student research and education.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building
October 20, 2023

The second of the two colloquiums, "Borderlands, California and Migration," will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The first, "Aging and Cognition," was held on Oct. 24. 

A CSUSB student in a previous Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.
October 13, 2023

CSUSB will participate in the annual drill that simulates a major earthquake, encouraging students, faculty and staff to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” In addition, the Department of Geological Sciences will host QuakeCon, an outdoor event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to promote earthquake safety and preparedness and the work of the department’s students, faculty and alumni.

CEGE, Faculty in the News
October 11, 2023

The documentary by Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies), “1948: Creation & Catastrophe,” is being shown to Australian audiences by the organizers of the postponed 2023 Palestinian Film Festival Australia to promote an increased understanding of the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Jie Yu (nursing) was quoted in an article about the recent ranking of the Department of Nursing.