![The CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine team assisting community members in the Coachella Valley.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_StreetMedicine_Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=MpU0gPA1)
The CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine program delivers no-cost vital healthcare services to vulnerable members of the Coachella Valley community.
![The university will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Thanksgiving_22Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=rknxURzd)
Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
![Taste of Research participants](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/PDC_Taste-of-Research_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=sood0hxg)
Held each fall at the Palm Desert Campus, the Taste of Research introduces PDC students to the Office of Student Research and provides an overview of the office’s activities and funding opportunities.
![Participants in the Sages and Seekers program at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_Sages%26Seekers_15Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=BHvHXG7a)
The program aims to foster meaningful connections and bridge the generation gap by creating opportunities for mutual understanding and personal growth.
![Veterans saluting](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_VeteransDay_09Nov2023.jpg.webp?itok=wmdTtMfy)
CSUSB and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. The university will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13.
![Dick Oliphant](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/23_6854%20PDC_Dick%20Oliphant%20book%20publishing%20and%20signing_News-Site_Homepage%20copy.jpg.webp?itok=YrUEWi2X)
Oliphant recently published a book, “Building California’s Coachella Valley: The Life and Times of Richard R. Oliphant,” to reflect on his many past endeavors and accomplishments. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus will host a book signing event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the campus’ Richard and Janice Oliphant Auditorium.
![A presentation at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus on Oct. 11 for the 2023 California Economic Summit](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_CVSummit_16Oct2023.jpg.webp?itok=_M5QiP8F)
A component of the three-day event was a stop at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus for a special presentation. In addition, on the second day of the summit, Robert Nava, vice president University Advancement, participated in roundtable discussion with Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis on how PDC serves the region’s higher education needs.
![A CSUSB student in a previous Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_ShakeOut_13Oct2023.jpg.webp?itok=j_u7YSmr)
CSUSB will participate in the annual drill that simulates a major earthquake, encouraging students, faculty and staff to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” In addition, the Department of Geological Sciences will host QuakeCon, an outdoor event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to promote earthquake safety and preparedness and the work of the department’s students, faculty and alumni.
![Cash Baxter and Bill Marx](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_OLLI_Gift%20of%20Love%20holiday_12Oct2023.jpg.webp?itok=1QLmL8bX)
“The Gift of Love and Laughter” features Bill Marx and Cash Baxter and will take place Dec. 2 starting at 7 p.m. in the Palm Desert Campus’ Indian Wells Theater.