Katherine Gray (art) was named the university’s 2020-21 Outstanding Professor, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) provides a glimpse on the increasing hate crimes in the early part of 2021 in which Asian Americans are the victims.
CSUSB will offer three summer sessions, with the first 5-week and 10-week sessions beginning on June 2 and the second 5-week session beginning on July 8.
“I feel super lucky to be part of this community and have this job that I absolutely love,” said Katherine Gray upon being surprised with the award during a Zoom call.
Chen-Maynard, professor of health science and human ecology, represents “all that is good as a Coyote,” observed University Awards Committee co-chairs Kimberly Cousins and Dany Doueiri in a letter to the president recommending her selection.
“I’m shocked. I didn’t expect this at all, but it’s good to see you all and thank you so very much for the kind words about myself and what I do. It means a lot to me, and it means a lot to my students as well,” Hwang said after she was surprised with the award by CSUSB President Tomás Morales and a group of fellow faculty on April 7.
CSUSB will offer additional courses and financial aid to encourage students to stay on track during the virtual 2021 summer session. The summer session course schedule is now available. Registration begins April 12.
The CSU and CSUSB will hold the annual Super Sunday outreach virtually to African American churches throughout the state on the importance of higher education.
University President Tomás D. Morales and Palm Desert Campus Dean Jake Zhu participated in the program, “Destination Talent Coachella Valley – The New Realities in Higher Education,” hosted by OneFuture Coachella Valley and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The program was originally livestreamed Jan. 25.
President Tomás D. Morales talked about his experiences in leading the university as part of the American College Personnel Association's conversation series with university presidents.