The Adina Lei Savin and W. Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology is made possible through the generous funding of Savin and Harer. The gift to the endowed visiting professorship supports the position for two years and ensures that CSUSB continues to serve as a vibrant center for the study of Ancient Egypt in the Inland Empire.
Alex Armendariz has been named the new director of Tribal Relations in the Office of Government, Tribal, and Community Relations. As director, he will play a central role in strengthening CSUSB’s relationships with Tribal Nations and advancing the university’s commitment to Native student success and community engagement.
CSUSB joined fellow CSU and UC campuses at the University of California San Diego’s Institute of the Americas Forum on Aug. 11 to sign a letter of intent strengthening educational partnerships with Mexico. The agreement outlines plans to expand academic exchanges, develop dual degree programs, and foster technical cooperation in strategic sectors.
Super Sunday, the statewide outreach by the California State University, took place on Feb. 23 when the university system that includes CSUSB joined with Black and African American churches to talk about the transformational power of a college degree.
The California State University’s Super Sunday, set for Feb. 23, is an initiative that focuses on the importance of higher education. Black and African American congregations across California will receive presentations from CSU officials.
Cal State San Bernardino will hold its university-wide Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 3. This event, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., raises funds to support student scholarships and programs.
The scholarship recipients – Caroleena Santana, a psychology major, and Zachary Perez, a business analytics major – were honored at a luncheon at San Bernardino Valley College on Oct. 25.
“As a longstanding member of AGB, an organization that does so much for so many institutions of higher education, it’s an honor and a privilege to serve in an advisory capacity to its leadership as a member of the Council on Foundation Leaders,” said Robert J. Nava, vice president for University Advancement. The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Council on Foundation Leaders provides counsel to key industry leaders to help them navigate the changing education landscape.
Raymond Watts comes to Cal State San Bernardino after most recently serving as associate vice president for development at Claremont McKenna College.