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Bree Putman (biology) was interviewed about the latest research on how rattlesnakes use their rattles when predators approach and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the threat of domestic terrorism after a bomb threat incident on Capitol Hill on Aug. 19.
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“The way we operate as a university will not look entirely the same as during our pre-pandemic days. However, the fact we will once again be able to interact face-to-face this fall, without a screen in between us, is a cause for celebration,” said CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales.
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David Yaghoubian (history), Brian Levin (criminal justice), Anthony Silard (public administration) and Tony Coulson (information decision science) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
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“Augie’s Pop of Kindness Day,” presented by the CSUSB Staff Council, will take place from noon- 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, with locations on campus to pick up a popsicle and to remember the legacy of kindness that Augie Hartung personified.
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The Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration Office of Academic Equity’s recaps its “Essential Conversations: Anti-Asian Racism,” whose speakers and participants a called for people to educate themselves, to get beyond stereotypes by getting to know the Asian American Pacific Islander communities, and to stop Asian hate.
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Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote about “The Number-One Ingredient to Live a Healthy Life,” and Kelly Campbell (psychology) was quoted in an article, “How to spot 'breadcrumbing' in your relationships, and what to do about it.”
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Eun-ok Baek, a professor of education leadership and technology, has done extensive research in the area of online learning and the future of potentialities of instructional technology.
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Francisca Beer (finance) wrote an article about the “Essential Conversations: African American Men” event held by the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration for which Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was a cohost, Kelly Campbell (psychology) discussed in an interview flirtatious behavior that turns toxic, and David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest news regarding the Iran nuclear agreement.
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Brian Levin (criminal justice) testified before a U.S. Senate committee and also discussed the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot; Tony Coulson (information and decision sciences) was interviewed about preparing students for careers in cybersecurity; Eric Vogelsang (sociology) discussed a project aimed at helping people age healthier; Breanna Putman (biology) co-authored a study on how lizards making themselves attractive to potential mates also risk being preyed upon; David Yaghoubian (history) added his perspective on recent news in Iran involving its supreme leader; and Anthony Silard (public administration), wrote on achieving a healthy balance in relationships.