Ancient Egypt is more than a history subject for CSUSB assistant professor Kate Liszka. It’s also a great means of learning about where the world has come from, said Liszka, who is the Pamela and Benson Harer Fellow specializing in Egyptology.
Dr. W. Benson Harer, a longtime supporter of Cal State San Bernardino and the university’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), has pledged $900,000 to establish the W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence.
Kelly Campbell (psychology) is interviewed about communication in relationships; Brian Levin (criminal justice) discusses a variety of topics related to hate and extremism; and a Salt Lake City news site pays tribute to Richard Johnston (art).
The students, participants in the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars Initiative, came from Vernon Middle School in Montclair and Oaks Middle School in Ontario.
The Feb. 8 presentation by Kei Yamamoto, Egyptologist and research specialist at the University of Arizona is part of the museum’s monthly Conversations on Art series.
“All Too Human: The Art of Mark Strickland,” will be on display at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art Feb. 17-May 19, with an opening reception set for Thursday, Feb. 15.
With the passing of former professor Richard M. Johnston on Dec. 12, 2017, Cal State San Bernardino lost one of its transformational campus leaders.
Students participating in the Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars Initiative from Oaks Middle School heard presentations focused on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) disciplines.
“Venice and the Mediterranean: Artistic Diplomacy and Portable Art and Architecture,” will be presented by Tatiana Sizonenko, art historian and curator, at 6 p.m. at the museum.