Johanna Smith (theatre arts) will present “Puppets in the Mara” this weekend at CSUSB, Megan Carroll (sociology) was interviewed about new research on asexuality, Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) discussed the state of the region’s economy, and various news media interviewed Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) on topics related to the latest hate crime statistics.
CSUSB Department of Theatre Arts presents “Puppets in the Mara,” which includes a retelling of “The Legend of Ngong The Giant,” a Maasai Tale, by Neil McLeod and Sue Hooper-Lawrie, adapted by Johanna Smith, CSUSB professor of theatre arts.
The CSUSB Chamber singers performed alongside Los Angeles Philharmonic in musical performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Dec. 19.
Nearly 1,600 graduates participated in five ceremonies over the Dec. 15-16 weekend at Coussoulis Arena, which was packed at each ceremony with family and friends celebrating their accomplishments.
Kristi Papailler (theatre arts) was interviewed for an article about one of her students, Dea Armstrong, who won a national award, and Diane Vines (nursing) was honored by her alma mater, Vanderbilt University, with an award for public service.
CSUSB’s Coussoulis Arena will be the site of the university’s Fall Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16.
Alexis Arias was presented with a $25,000 check at a surprise event held at Amistad High School where she is a 12th grade English teacher.
Dea Armstrong’s essay on former slave, abolitionist and playwright William Wells Brown marked the first time a Cal State San Bernardino student won a Black Theatre Network research award. “Stepping out of my comfort zone and really applying myself has made all of this come true,” she said.
Anthony Donatelli, BA, communication studies ’15, is being recognized for his creativity and impact in the spheres of broadcast journalism, digital media and mass communication.