David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed for an article about the history of Iran’s national holiday, Esfand 29 (Oil Nationalization Day), and Brian Levin (criminal justice) continues to be called upon by news media regarding hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
The latest book by Vipin Gupta (business) was reviewed, and Brian Levin (criminal justice), and the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, continued to be a resource in the news media’s coverage of the increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans in the aftermath of the March 16 mass shooting in Georgia.
Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the future of a post-pandemic economy, Pamela Medina (public administration) wrote about the challenges academics face as a result of the pandemic, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
“Reflections on Resistance: The Community Alert Patrol and the Struggle Against Police Terror,” which is open to the public, will be livestreamed on Zoom beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17.
David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the latest developments regarding the U.S., 3 of its European allies and the nuclear agreement with Iran, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans.
“The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: A Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion” will take place at noon Thursday, March 18, on Zoom.
Christina Hassija (psychology) was interviewed about people returning to the workplace after almost a year away due to the pandemic, Mildred Henry (education, emerita) talked about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) continues to be called by news media regarding the increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans.
The competition is usually hosted by Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus in the Indian Wells Theater, but arrangements were made to hold WorldQuest virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of our celebration of Womxn’s History Month, take a look back at our feature profile of Paloma Villegas, assistant professor of sociology, who encourages her students to think about a radical hope.