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Miranda Lee, a wife, mother, student and entrepreneur, is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone — graduating with a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree from Cal State San Bernardino and launching her startup. “It isn’t just about personal growth,” she said. “It’s about using what I’ve learned to make a real difference.”
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CSUSB alumna Stacey Chartier-Grable founded OC Habitats in 2017 as a grassroots organization to address habitat and species conservation in Orange County.
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The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation is committed to economic mobility for residents of the Coachella Valley.
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Olayinka Owoseni is the college’s Outstanding Graduate Student, while Sade Harper is the Outstanding Undergraduate Student. They were honored at the college’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
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Guests at the university’s “Spirit of Polynesia” gala felt transported to Polynesia, a region known for its rich and diverse culinary traditions, warm hospitality and natural beauty.
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Students had opportunities to interact with business owners and operators in the manufacturing and services sectors of wine, food products, retail, hospitality and tourism.
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Marc Robinson (history) discussed his book, “Washington State Rising,” on a New Books Network podcast, and Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the latest numbers pointing to a strengthening regional economy.
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Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
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Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) discussed the latest Purchasing Managers Index and the region’s economy, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the increasing incidents of antisemitism.