International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, celebrates the role that global learning plays in student success. CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales highlights the transformative impact of international education, creating global opportunities for students through study abroad, international partnerships, and a diverse campus community.
From March 30-April 8, a group of 18 CSUSB students, alumni, faculty and staff immersed themselves in the rich culture and history of Peru. For those considering a study abroad program, participant and alumna, Melissa Osorio, advised, "Give yourself the opportunity to travel. It’s life-changing. Don’t worry if you’ve never traveled or if perhaps you don’t know anyone, you will be surrounded by kindhearted and friendly people. We all help each other out.”
Five Cal State San Bernardino students, led by Bibiana Díaz, professor of World Languages and Literatures, visited 10 Puerto Rican colleges, attended Hispanic Educational Technology Services presentations and workshops, toured cultural landmarks, and dined with Puerto Rico Secretary of State Licenciado Omar Marrero.
To meet California’s increasing demand for computer science educators, CSUSB’s School of Computer Science and Engineering developed a certificate in computer science for K-12 educators with an expected start date of spring 2025.
Sixteen nursing students from Chang Gung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan participated in CSUSB’s Nursing Immersion Program from July 8-Aug. 1. The program combined theoretical knowledge with practical experience and site observation, enhancing participants’ professional skills and providing a well-rounded learning experience.
Cal State San Bernardino continues to accept undergraduate applications from first-time and upper-division transfer students for spring 2025. The application deadline has been extended to Sept. 20.
Four CSUSB students have been selected to participate in the prestigious International Research Experiences for Students program funded by the National Science Foundation. The students will study abroad in New Zealand for 10 weeks, where they will collaborate with leading researchers, gaining invaluable insights and expertise in their respective fields.
A selection of courses are being offered that allow students to complete the requirements needed for graduation. Three sessions will be offered, with the first 5-week and 10-week sessions beginning on June 3 and the second 5-week session beginning on July 9. Classes fill up quickly, so students are encouraged to register early.
Maylei Blackwell of the César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies at UCLA will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference, which will take place in person beginning at 9 a.m. in the John M. Pfau Library, room PL-5005, and also offered virtually, with a livestream available for the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus in the Rancho Mirage Student Center.