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Julia I. Lopez, one of California’s most impactful philanthropists and foundation leaders who has made a profound difference in the lives of students through her work with the College Futures Foundation, will be awarded a doctorate of humane letters.
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Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus will hold its 19th annual Golf Classic at Stone Eagle Golf Club to raise money to support student scholarships.
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The online program, offered with the instruction of faculty in hospitality and business management, will run from April 9-May 18.
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CSUSB and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Friday, March 30, in observance of the state holiday commemorating the birthday of the late labor leader César Chávez.
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Congratulations to the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Ambassadors (dubbed "Team Yotes"), who won the Ronald McDonald House Walk4Kids "Most Spirited" award March 24.
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The spring quarter lectures begin April 2. The class meets from 4-5:50 p.m. and the community is invited to attend at no cost.
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The results of a recent economic impact study produced for the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau found that a fully utilized CSUSB Palm Desert Campus with 8,000 students will contribute greatly to the local economy in many ways.
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The Annexstads were honored on April 11 when the Palm Desert Campus hosted its the third annual “Keeping Our Brightest Stars” Scholarship Dinner.
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An all-day event geared toward students from all three Coachella Valley school districts, the expo kicks-off at 8:45 a.m. on May 4 in the campus’ Indian Wells Theater.