CSUSB lecturer Donna Gotch, an educator and leader in communication studies, has been elected first vice president of the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), beginning a four-year leadership term. “As a native of Los Angeles, I am particularly excited about planning the 2027 convention in my hometown and giving back to the organization that has shaped my career,” Gotch said.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) was interview for an article on media bias, and Stuart Sumida (biology) will be one of the guest speakers at the DVRS Games Festival in England next month.
Thomas Corrigan (communication and media), comments on the lack of news media serving the Inland Empire, Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) talks about a new program supporting veteran entrepreneurs in Riverside County, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) was interviewed for a feature on the “Phoenix of Gaza XR” project, David Yaghoubian (history) was a guest on “The Adnan Husain Show” to discuss the modern history of Iran, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics.
“The Phoenix of Gaza XR,” a virtual reality endeavor developed by Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication and media studies, and her former student, CSUSB alumnus Naim Aburaddi, was the topic of discussion on podcasts by Trevor Noah and WGBH’s “Culture Show.”
Emeritus Professor of Theatre Arts Kathryn Ervin emphasizes that by sharing and listening to each other’s lived experiences, students and faculty enrich their learning and better prepare for a diverse society.
The CSUSB Chamber Singers had the incredible opportunity to perform alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in a special production of the classic holiday film, “Home Alone.”
Cal State San Bernardino alumna Roxanne Escatel ’07 has earned her second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series for “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” following a previous nomination for “Big Nate.”
Carmen Dagostino, a Spanish and linguistics professor at CSUSB’s College of Arts and Letters, is set to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime as the California State University Resident Director in Florence, Italy, for the 2025-26 academic year.