The Speaking Center at JHBC, which opened in winter 2020, helps students practice their public speaking skills, hone their oral presentation skills, and become more comfortable in public speaking moments overall.
The series, called Art Hour with Lana and Teresa, is hosted by two of RAFFMA’s student assistants where they welcome special guests weekly to discuss various art- and museum-related topics.
The Department of Art & Design celebrated on Nov. 19 the launch of its new BA in art history and global cultures program and the Art History & Global Cultures Lecture Series with the inaugural lecture “Alfredo Jaar: It Is Difficult” with internationally renowned artist Alfredo Jaar.
RAFFMA, in collaboration with the Department of History, will present a lecture by Justin M. Jacobs, associate professor of history at American University, entitled “The Compensations of Plunder: How China Lost Its Treasures” on Monday, Nov. 9, at noon.
The College of Arts and Letters has named Luis Esparza, communication studies major, as its 2019-20 Outstanding Graduate Student and Brenda Flores, philosophy major, as its Outstanding Undergraduate Student.
Following a national search and the careful consideration of input from the campus community, Rueyling Chuang has been named dean of the College of Arts and Letters, effective June 1.
The College of Arts and Letters hosted its Faculty Colloquium on Nov. 4, and featured Tom McGovern (art; chair of World Languages & Literatures), Gretchen Bergquist (communication studies), and Jasmine Lee (English).
The CSUSB College of Arts and Letters Faculty Colloquium featured three faculty members: Carmen Jany, professor of Spanish; Annie Buckley, professor of art; and Nicholas Bratcher, assistant professor of music.