Dr. W. Benson Harer, a longtime supporter of Cal State San Bernardino and the university’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), has pledged $900,000 to establish the W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence.
Kelly Campbell (psychology) is interviewed about communication in relationships; Brian Levin (criminal justice) discusses a variety of topics related to hate and extremism; and a Salt Lake City news site pays tribute to Richard Johnston (art).
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art at CSUSB will present “Tomb Robbery in Ancient Egypt,” a lecture by Kate Liszka, assistant professor of history and the Pamela and Dr. Benson Harer fellow.
The Feb. 8 presentation by Kei Yamamoto, Egyptologist and research specialist at the University of Arizona is part of the museum’s monthly Conversations on Art series.
“All Too Human: The Art of Mark Strickland,” will be on display at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art Feb. 17-May 19, with an opening reception set for Thursday, Feb. 15.
With the passing of former professor Richard M. Johnston on Dec. 12, 2017, Cal State San Bernardino lost one of its transformational campus leaders.
“Venice and the Mediterranean: Artistic Diplomacy and Portable Art and Architecture,” will be presented by Tatiana Sizonenko, art historian and curator, at 6 p.m. at the museum.
“Existential Flux,” by Heath Rössler, will be on display April 5-18. An opening reception is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at the museum.
Johnny Shield, Heath Rössler, Mariah Armstrong Conner and Daniel Schmidt will be the fifth class of MFA students to present their thesis exhibitions. The MFA Art Talk is set for Thursday, April 5, at 2 p.m.