As part of our celebration of Black History Month, take a look back when Kerry Neal was named the major gift officer for the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Education. The appointment marked a return for Neal, who served as the director of development for the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration in 2006.
Theatre arts assistant professor Kristi Papailler incorporates mindfulness into her classes through the practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong and often directs shows that inspire positive social change.
Lacey Kendall (communication studies) is part of the initiative, the Black Church Media Project, assisting historic houses of worship, and a newly published study co-authored by Bree Putman (biology) is highlighted in an article about citizen science.
When CSUSB started virtual instruction due to the pandemic, Larry R. Hygh Jr., full-time lecturer of communication studies, invited his worldwide network to engage his students in the virtual classroom setting.
Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was interviewed about using the arts to speak to social justice issues, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the International Court of Justice ruling that it would hear Iran’s case against the U.S. regarding sanctions.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents “Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press.” The exhibition will be on display virtually starting Saturday, Feb. 6.
“Art Hour with Lana and Guests: Season 2” is hosted by RAFFMA’s student assistants as they welcome special guests to discuss various topics that are art, Egyptian, and museum related. First session is Feb. 4.
The College of Arts and Letters and the School of Entrepreneurship partnered to create the new “Entrepreneurship in the Arts” minor, designed for all students in the arts, with the first core class offered this spring.
A TEDx Talk by Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was posted on the TEDx YouTube channel, Michael Stull (entrepreneurship) talked about the role of the School of Entrepreneurship in the region’s economic development, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed by various news media about the Jan. 6 violence on Capitol Hill.