![Entrance to the Palm Desert iHub.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_iHub.jpg.webp?itok=ElOgyFDo)
The partnership leverages CSUSB’s renowned expertise in entrepreneurship education and innovation alongside the city’s commitment to cultivating a thriving business environment.
![Palm Desert Campus, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Faculty-in-the-News-PalmDesert_11.jpg.webp?itok=EP5pKfUT)
Diane Vines (nursing) was honored by the city of Palm Desert for her service to the community, David Marshall (English) was interviewed for a podcast on advising, and Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was the emcee for the topping out ceremony for the new Performing Arts Center.
![City of Palm Desert Council Members present proclamation to Diane Vines on Aug. 24, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_PDC_DianeVinesProclamation_05Sept2023.jpg.webp?itok=GSfXXELa)
The city of Palm Desert has declared Aug. 24 as “Dr. Diane Vines Day” to honor the nursing instructor for her leadership and service to the community.
![Avisinia Rodriguez receives proclamation from the city of Palm Desert](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/News-Site-%5BPOST%5D--23_6007-PDC_Assistant-Dean-Receives-Proclamation-from-city-of-Palm-Desert.jpg.webp?itok=1aH6bwJO)
The city of Palm Desert has declared March 23rd as “Dr. Avisinia Rodriguez Day” to honor the campus’ assistant dean for her leadership and service to the community.