While at CSUSB, Barker will teach a course, “Journey to the Beyond: Funerary Art in Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the Late Period,” a unique class that mixes the study of ancient Egyptian funerary art with modern museum collecting practices and ethics.
Guy Hepp, associate professor of anthropology, appeared in the series’ episode “Bloodsport,” where he discussed the Maya ballgame played in early Mesoamerica. He was careful to emphasize the diversity of Mesoamerican ballgames played by different groups, as well as their religious and political significance.
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.
Marc Robinson (history) discussed his forthcoming book, “Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in an article about a hate crime targeting a church in Newtown, Conn.
The program aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future California State University faculty positions by offering financial assistance in the form of a loan and mentorship by CSU faculty.
Marc Robinson (history) discussed his forthcoming book, “Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus,” Pablo Gomez (psychology) published an article he coauthored with CSUSB students on bilingualism, and Yolonda Youngs (geography and environmental studies) will moderate a panel program on the Upper Snake River in Wyoming.
Montgomery van Wart (public administration), Miranda McIntyre (psychology), José Muñoz (sociology), and Richard Sinacola (psychology) were recently published, and Yolonda Youngs (geography and environmental studies), Meredith Conroy (political science), and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
The university’s San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses will reopen for summer session classes and university business on Tuesday, June 20.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed for a segment on Palestine International Broadcast about her research and her documentary film, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was asked to comment on news involving extremists individuals and groups.