![Montgomery ‘Monty’ Van Wart was recognized for his enduring excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service to CSUSB’s students, the university and the community.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_OutstandingProfessor_MontyVanWart_10Apr2023.jpg.webp?itok=YtYvMeeg)
Montgomery ‘Monty’ Van Wart was recognized for his enduring excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service to CSUSB’s students, the university and the community.
![Summer Session 2023 promotional graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CEGE_SummerSession_03Apr2023.jpg.webp?itok=Rk5Y423g)
A selection of courses are being offered that allow students to complete the requirements needed for graduation. Classes fill up quickly, so students are encouraged to register early.
![ChatGPT illustration](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Lib_ChatGPTPanel_15Mar2023.jpg.webp?itok=XM609XFl)
A panel of CSUSB faculty members from a cross section of academic disciplines will share their insights and perspectives on ChatGPT and its implications for instruction, research and writing.
![CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales announces that Sharon Velarde Pierce, an associate professor of public administration, is the university’s 2022-23 Outstanding Faculty Advisor.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Pierce_OutstandingAdvisor_14Mar2023.jpg.webp?itok=PeJkoFSm)
Sharon Velarde Pierce, an associate professor of public administration and CSUSB alumna, was honored for her expertise in advising, authentic care for student success, a heartfelt passion for the profession, and her enduring commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
![Guests enjoy gala](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_HospitalityMgmtGala_09Mar2023.jpg.webp?itok=yVjJbW--)
“New York, New York” was a festive evening of iconic New York City foods, classic cocktails and music that showcased program developments, introduced hospitality program students and featured student DJs from PDC’s Paws Radio.
![University Hall, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Faculty-in-the-News-University-Hall_9.jpg.webp?itok=9h1CYzG4)
Jeremy Murray (history) is the recipient of CSUSB’s Outstanding Service Award, Claire Todd (geological sciences) described the conditions for avalanches in the local mountains, and Deidre Lanesskog (social work) cowrote an article on qualitative inquiry.
![Jeremy Murray (left), professor of history, is congratulated by university president Tomás D. Morales (center) and Provost Rafik Mohamed upon being named the recipient of the 2022-23 Outstanding Service Award.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Murray_OutstandingService_27Feb2023_0.jpg.webp?itok=A89ENQs4)
“His willingness to engage in activities that share knowledge within the community seems endless,” the nominating committee said.
![A. Rafik Mohamed](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_ProvostRafikMohamed_24Feb2023.jpg.webp?itok=Zuv3vUrQ)
As CSUSB’s chief academic officer, A. Rafik Mohamed works to help the university’s entire teaching corps excel, with the overall goal of helping students define their own future.
![Image of President Morales congratulating Stuart Sumida](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Sumida_GoldenApple_23Feb2023.jpg.webp?itok=RtaUYoUw)
Stuart Sumida is the 2022-23 recipient of the university’s Golden Apple Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty who excel in the profession of teaching and have a significant impact on students with whom they interact.