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Hispanic Heritage Month

Illustration of an old baseball, glove and shoes.
October 15, 2024

“The Role of Baseball in Mexican American Communities - A Panel Discussion among Baseball History Scholars” is free and open to the public. Join the livestream on Zoom; meeting ID is 840 0720 4410, the passcode is 455209.

First-generation Latina, Marilyn Monroy ’22, a CSUSB alumna and current graduate student, has utilized campus resources on her educational journey to achieve her goals and help students.
October 3, 2024

As a first-generation Latina, Marilyn Monroy, a CSUSB alumna and current graduate student, was inspired by her family to pursue higher education to help others. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mentoring fellow students, Monroy's story is a testament to resilience and the impact of community support.

Two Cal State San Bernardino graduates at the university’s 2022 spring Commencement; the Seal of Excelencia is superimposed over the image.
November 20, 2024

The Seal of Excelencia is a national certification for colleges and universities that strive to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally serve Latino students to become institutions where Latino, and all, students thrive. 

University Hall, Faculty in the News
September 23, 2024

Thomas Corrigan (media studies) discussed the state of journalism in the Inland Empire, Stacy Ortiz (education) was interviewed about the upcoming LEAD Summit XIII, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) commented on a UC regents’ decision regarding obtaining non-lethal, military-grade equipment for its campus police, and Meredith Conroy (political science) contributed to an article about the GOP stance on abortion during the 2024 election.

Watson College of Education, Faculty in the News
September 19, 2024

Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was interviewed about the upcoming LEAD Summit XIII, Sept. 27, at CSUSB, Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts, emerita), president of the League of Women Voters San Bernardino Area, talked about the upcoming Citizen Achievement Awards on Oct. 6, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed the political violence and the November presidential election.

Dolores Huerta gives the morning keynote address at the 2023 LEAD Summit.
September 19, 2024

In addition to panel presentations on its theme, “El Plan de San Bernardino: Transnationalism, Academic Mobility, and the Reframing of Education,” the summit will feature a morning performance by two-time Grammy Award-winning group, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, and keynote address by veteran actor, artist, activist and motivational speaker Pepe Serna.

Composite of images related to Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 16, 2024

The month-long celebration’s theme is Somos CSUSB/We Are CSUSB, uniting the campus community through dancing, educational speakers, community building, familial traditions y más. 

Pepe Serna
August 23, 2024

Pepe Serna, whose acting career has spanned more than five decades, more than 100 films and 300 TV shows, and a memorable role in the movie “Scarface” with Al Pacino, is the Padrino de Honor (Honorary Chair) of LEAD Summit XIII. Register now for the free Sept. 27 conference at Cal State San Bernardino.

LEAD Summit XIII graphic, “El Plan de San Bernardino: Transnationalism, Academic Mobility, and the Reframing of Education.”
July 15, 2024

The theme of the 2024 LEAD Summit is “El Plan de San Bernardino: Transnationalism, Academic Mobility, and the Reframing of Education,” which will examine the binational relationship from the prism of education. Register now for the Sept. 27 summit at Cal State San Bernardino.