After graduating in spring 2020 with a B.A. in communication studies, Elena Johnson joined several other CSUSB alumnae at NASA, where she works for the storied NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base as a public affairs specialist.
Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) discussed the region’s growing economy during the pandemic, Marc Robinson (history) was interviewed about the upcoming “Route 66 Women” program, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) continued to be a resource for the news media regarding the increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans.
The program, at 11:30 a.m. on March 9 on Zoom, will look at the extraordinary lives of women who overcame gender discrimination and segregation along America’s iconic highway.
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.
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, take a look back when author and CSUSB alumna Margaret Hill ’80 was profiled about her 49-year career in education.
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, take a look back to when Owen Odigie ’15 shared his story on how he gave credit to CSUSB for helping and preparing him for the future.
CSUSB alumna Paulette Brown-Hinds ’90, has been named the first African American to chair the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. Also appointed to the board were CSUSB Foundation board member Nefertiti Long and CSUSB adjunct professor Kathy Johnson.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed for an article on how some American voters – prior to and after the 2020 presidential election -- actively searched online for topics related to joining extremist groups, conspiracy theories, and how to make homemade firebombs, and Francisca Beer (accounting and finance) will be one of the presenters for a Society of Extraordinary Women event on Feb. 11.
CSUSB accounting professor Francisca Beer will be a speaker at a virtual program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, to help people plan for their economic future by the Society of Extraordinary Women. Joining her will be CSUSB alumni Monica Stockhausen and Paulette Brown-Hinds, and CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation board member Nefertiti Long. Online registration closes at 4 p.m. Thursday.