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Blaming social media for an uptick in the number of mountain rescues is not entirely fair. The use of the technology is likely a reflection of a person’s personality rather than a cause of his behavior, said Ahlam Muhtaseb, communication studies.
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The event, “What’s Next? Using My Communication Studies Degree” will feature panelists, expert speakers, an awards banquet and resources for professional and academic careers in the field of communication studies.
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“A Seat at the Table: Intersectionality in Higher Education,” hosted by CSUSB’s Women of Color in Academia, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, the John M. Pfau Library, PL-4005.
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Terri Ginsberg, an assistant professor at the American University in Cairo, reviewed the documentary “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” which was co-produced and co-directed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, CSUSB professor of communication studies.
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Hosted by CSUSB’s Women of Color in Academia, “A Seat at the Table: Intersectionality in Higher Education,” featured a panel discussion focusing on women of color in higher education and two surprise faculty awards.
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Jean Peacock (psychology) and Eri Yasuhara (world languages and literatures), the two founders of CSUSB’s University Faculty Mentoring Network were honored, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about a rarely prosecuted hate crime law.
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The Center for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (CIMES) at Cal State San Bernardino will host a teach-in, “Palestine Is Still the Issue,” on Thursday, May 24, from 6-7:40 p.m., at the university’s College of Education building, room CE-105.
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“Conversations on the Way: The Asafo Edition” host Nana Gyamfi interviewed Ahlam Muhtaseb, CSUSB professor of communication studies, about “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” the documentary she co-produced and co-directed with Andy Trimlett.
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The student-organized golf tournament at the Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside will raise money for the CSUSB Sports and Entertainment Marketing Scholarship Fund.