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The birth of graphic design as a profession

Nov. 5, 2009

Visual communication has been part of human history since the very beginning. It started with man's need to leave marks, imprints or traces to communicate through signs and symbols rather than the spoken language. It has continued uninterrupted. In her lecture Thursday, Nov. 5, Eva Kirsch, director of the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino, will discuss graphic design as a professional discipline and as a genuine part of visual communication history.

International Education Weeks celebration at Cal State San Bernardino now underway

Nov. 5, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will highlight its international side in the coming weeks as it celebrates its commitment to working with students and faculty from abroad. Today, Thursday, Nov. 5, are two programs: "A Portrait of China's Heartland: Images and Insights into Everyday Life in China's Internal Provinces" and "Outraged Citizens: Mexican Women Journalists Make Their Voices Heard."

CSUSB Leonard Transportation Center conference focuses on stations for freight and mass transit

Nov. 6, 2009

The potential need for transit stations to help manage the staggering amount of freight that passes through the inland region from Southern California to the east will be the focus of a conference today, Friday, Nov. 6, at Cal State San Bernardino's William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center.

Series of San Bernardino bicentennial lectures begins with presentation on city's history

Nov. 6, 2009

In preparation for the anniversary of its bicentennial in May 2010, Cal State San Bernardino's Pfau Library will offer a series of lectures involving city history, trivia and its individuals. The first lecture, "San Bernardino's Bicentennial! May 20, 1810-May 20, 2010," will be Monday, Nov. 9, from noon-1 p.m., in the university's Pfau Library.

New certificate program in e-learning to be offered at CSUSB

Nov. 6. 2009

To help meet the need for instructors and technicians needed to work in the digital classroom setting, this spring Cal State San Bernardino will offer a new certificate program in e-learning for individuals who want to learn how to create and implement an online class or service.

'Tuesdays with Morrie' concludes run this weekend at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Indian Wells Theater

Nov. 6, 2009

The critically-acclaimed play, "Tuesdays with Morrie," starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Hal Linden, concludes its run this weekend at the Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus.

Coyote Radio earns national Top 5 status; will compete for No. 1

Nov. 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Coyote Radio has been named one of the top five college radio stations in the nation and is a finalist for the mtvU "Radio Woodie" award, which will be presented to the best college station in the United States, as voted by students nationwide. Online voting ends Monday, Nov. 9.

University is winner of energy project of the year by national organization

Nov. 4, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's ongoing efforts to make the campus greener and more energy efficient has resulted in the university's Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure Upgrade Project being awarded the 2009 Energy Project of the Year: National.

TODAY: County's top high school seniors to be honored at Cal State San Bernardino

Nov. 4, 2009

The top 1 percent of San Bernardino County's high school students - nearly 300 - have been invited to join Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig for a dinner in their honor at the university today, Wednesday, Nov. 4. The 6 p.m. event takes place in Coussoulis Arena.

Katherine Thomerson to lecture on select well-known illustrators

Nov. 4, 2009

Maurice Sendak, author and illustrator of the book "Where the Wild Things Are," will be one of three nationally-recognized illustrators that Katherine Thomerson will discuss during her lecture at Cal State San Bernardino on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Coyotes play Westmont College in Veterans Day exhibition basketball game in Palm Desert

Nov. 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's men's basketball team - the 2008-2009 California Collegiate Athletic Association tri-champion and winner of the 2009 CCAA conference tournament - will play Westmont College in an exhibition game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Xavier College Prep High School in Palm Desert.

CSUSB grad captures two Emmys in Los Angeles

Nov. 5, 2009

Alexandria Gales, a 2008 graduate of Cal State San Bernardino, received two Emmy awards at the 61st Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards. Gales, who is an associate producer at PBS station KCET's So Cal Connected news magazine show, received an Emmy award for the documentary, "Inside Locke High," in the educational reporting category.

2009 Dave Stockton Coyote Classic set for Monday, Nov. 9

Nov. 6, 2009

The 14th annual Dave Stockton Coyote Classic charity golf tournament to raise scholarship funds for student-athletes in 11 NCAA-sponsored sports at Cal State San Bernardino is set for Monday, Nov. 9.

CSUSB theatre arts department offering traveling puppet show to preschools

Nov. 3, 2009

The Department of Theatre Arts at Cal State San Bernardino will take its puppet show on the road to preschool classes starting this fall. The puppet show, "Oh So Silly Animals," is scheduling performances at preschools and kindergartens, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Nov. 3-Dec. 3.

Cal State San Bernardino application period for fall 2010 runs through Nov. 30

Nov. 6, 2009

Students interested in attending Cal State San Bernardino in 2010-2011 are encouraged to file their applications during the priority application period for fall 2010, which runs through Nov. 30. In the past, CSUSB has accepted applications after the priority application period. However, because of severe reductions to the California State University budget, fewer students will be admitted during the coming year and the closing date for applications has not been determined.

Exhibit ends Saturday: CSUSB presents exhibit of rare maps from 16th and 17th centuries

Oct. 30, 2009

The view of the world from the eyes of 16th and 17th century Ottoman cartographers is on display through Oct. 31 at Cal State San Bernardino. The university is hosting an exhibition of rare maps and other collections in the anthropology museum in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building on campus.

A couple of spooky nights at Cal State San Bernardino's RVF Art Museum

Oct. 30, 2009

Spend a night at the museum. The Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino will host its second annual Spooky Night tonight, Friday, Oct. 30, and this year is adding a night of classic horror movies for CSUSB students on Saturday, Oct. 31.

H1N1 flu shots available in San Bernardino County on Saturday

Oct. 30, 2009

The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine will be distributed at three San Bernardino County Public Health Clinics on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Cal State San Bernardino hosts open house for computer science and engineering programs

Oct. 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will hold an open house today, Friday, Oct. 30, for community college and high school students interested in programs and courses offered by the university’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

TODAY: RVF Art Museum hosts symposium for PAN graphic design exhibit

Oct. 29, 2009

A select group of "PANelists" will discuss graphic design in Europe during the late 1800s on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 2-5 p.m. at Cal State San Bernardino. The free symposium takes place in the university's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum. For the first-time, the RVF Art Museum will host a history of graphic design exhibition that includes 75 works from PAN, a German multi-volume arts and literary Art Nouveau periodical, published between 1895 and 1900.

CSUSB Children's Center receives top-notch accreditation

Oct. 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Children's Center received a five-year accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children this summer, said Barbara Kirby, director of the university's Children's Center.

Third annual Disability Sports Festival at CSUSB attracts more than 400 participants

Oct. 30, 2009

Though only three years old, the DisAbility Sports Festival at Cal State San Bernardino continues to grow, as this year's event attracted nearly twice as many participants than last year from throughout the Inland region. The one-day free event held on Oct. 3 in and around the university's Coussoulis Arena had about 400 participants, nearly double last year's amount of 220.

Cal State San Bernardino scholarships, facilities benefit from estate gift

Nov. 2, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino is the beneficiary of a $2.5 million bequest in the estate of long-time San Bernardino resident Evelyn Magnuson, who was an active supporter of scholarships at the university since the early 1990s. The gift, which is the largest bequest the university has received to date, will be split equally between the President's Academic Excellence Scholarships and building funds, said CSUSB President Albert Karnig.

TODAY: Direct Sales Expo hosted by CSUSB women's business center

Oct. 27, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a Direct Sales Expo for people looking for a supplemental income, career change or flexible working hours, and vendors looking for new representatives.

CSUSB's Clifford Young honored at the 2009 White House Conference on historic black colleges

Oct. 28, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino professor Clifford O. Young has been honored by two organizations for his work in promoting the advancement of educational opportunities for minorities in higher education.

Annual open house for prospective students at CSUSB set for Saturday, Oct. 24

Oct. 23, 2009

Potential CSUSB students are invited to get a first-hand look at the campus, meet faculty and staff members, tour the campus and talk with admissions counselors when the university hosts its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Haas honored at NCAA award dinner

Oct. 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino graduate Meghan Haas, who set single-season and career records for digs for the CSUSB women's volleyball team, was among 26 female student-athletes who were honored at the 19th annual NCAA Woman of the Year awards dinner in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sunday, Oct. 18.

The California State University employee update. Oct. 22

Oct. 23, 2009

The California State University will receive $25 million in one-time funds that will be used to offer courses and sections for the winter and spring terms to help students progress to their degrees. Campuses will also augment student services and advising.

Well-known hiking expert to speak at CSUSB' s Palm Desert Campus

Oct. 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus will host well-known hiking expert, Philip Ferranti, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m., at PDC's Oliphant Auditorium. This presentation will include slides of local and nearby hiking destinations, information on trails, hiking seasonality and weather, equipment, maps, full moon, geology and wildflower hikes.

CSUSB center offers four-part business plan writing series for existing and potential business owners

Oct. 23, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a four-part workshop for existing or prospective business owners on how to develop a business plan. The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning on Oct. 24.

Cal State San Bernardino to be closed Thursday, Oct. 22

Oct . 21, 2009

Administrative, student and general operations at Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Thursday, Oct. 22, which is a "State Budget Campus Closure Day."

Soccer teams put rankings on line

Oct. 23, 2009

The latest polls issued by the NCAA West Regional soccer championships committee have the Coyotes men's team ranked No. 4 and the women's team No. 5 as of Tuesday. Both teams are on the road this weekend to UC San Diego, then Cal State East Bay.

San Bernardino mayor to speak at CSUSB

Oct. 20, 2009

San Bernardino Mayor Patrick J. Morris will speak to Cal State San Bernardino students on Tuesday, Oct. 20, outlining his accomplishments during his tenure and his plans for the city's future. Morris' talk followed by a question-and-answer period will be in the university's Upper Commons from 3-4:30 p.m.

Bestselling author, traffic expert Tom Vanderbilt to give presentation at Cal State San Bernardino

Oct. 20, 2009

Tom Vanderbilt, author of the bestselling book "Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (And What It Says About Us)," will talk about the mysteries and psychology behind driving. The event will be held today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Cal State San Bernardino. This is the first in a series of speakers sponsored by the university's William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center. It is free and open to the public.

TODAY: A real CSI to separate fact from fiction about crime scene investigations

Oct. 20, 2009

Anyone who has ever watched crime scene investigation television shows, such as "CSI," "CSI Miami" or "CSI New York," may have wondered if real-life forensics resembled the TV shows. A real-life investigator will give his interpretations of what is real and what is Hollywood fantasy when he speaks at Cal State San Bernardino at noon today, Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Coyotes, Bulldogs host softball clinic

Oct. 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands are combining their coaching and player talents on Saturday, Oct. 24, to host a softball clinic for players ages 8-18 at the University of Redlands softball field. The co-directors of the clinic are Coyotes Head Coach Tacy Duncan and Bulldogs Head Coach Laurie Nevarez.

University's M.B.A. program earns national recognition

Oct. 21, 2009

The Princeton Review has once again recognized Cal State San Bernardino as having one of the nation's outstanding business schools. The education services company features CSUSB in the 2010 edition of its book, "The Best 301 Business Schools," which went on sale Oct. 6.

Former Cal State San Bernardino provost to be honored at Geological Society of America conference

Oct. 19, 2009

Lou Fernández, who retired in July from his longtime position of provost and vice president of academic affairs at Cal State San Bernardino, will be honored for his contributions to diversity in the geosciences at the Geological Society of America's annual meeting Oct. 18-21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

Three CSUSB geologic scientists to present findings at GSA convention

Oct. 19, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino geology professors Joseph S. Salazar, Britt W. Leatham and Sally McGill will present their research findings at the annual Geological Society of America convention, Oct. 18-21 in Portland, Ore.

Incorporation subject of women's business center workshop

Oct. 21. 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6-8 p.m. to help aspiring and existing business owners learn what is necessary to incorporate a business. "Legal Forms of Organization" will be held at the center's office, 202 East Airport Drive, Suite 155, just off Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino.

CSUSB women's business center offers workshop to help business owners improve their cash flow

Oct. 20, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, on effective management of finances to help people who are considering launching a business or who already operate their own business.

CSUSB students, alumni and professor honored at '30 Under 30' Latino/Native American Recognition Breakfast

Oct. 20, 2009

Seventeen Cal State San Bernardino students, alumni and a professor were among the 30 honorees at the 2009 "30 Under 30" Latino/Native American Recognition Breakfast hosted by state Assembly member Wilmer Amina Carter (D-Rialto).

Saturday: Financial fair to get teens, parents thinking about college, cars and credit

Oct. 16, 2009

Teens and their parents are invited to attend an all-day financial education fair on college funding, budgeting, investing and more on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Cal State San Bernardino. The financial fair is sponsored by California JumpStart in partnership with CSUSB's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

TODAY: Emergency Expo to be held at CSUSB

Oct. 15, 2009

Capping off a day in which the entire campus community will participate in an exercise to prepare for a massive earthquake, Cal State San Bernardino will host an Emergency Management Expo on campus in front of the Pfau Library today, Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1-5 p.m.

Local author to explain the 'intense' life of a writer at Pfau Library lecture today

Oct. 15, 2009

Writer, editor, publisher and Cal State San Bernardino librarian Michael Burgess will expound upon his "intense" writing career today, Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The event is free to the public. He will be speaking in the Pfau Library in Room 4005.

CSUSB College of Business and Public Administration to host alumni networking event today

Oct. 15, 2009

The College of Business and Public Administration at California State University, San Bernardino invites alumni to meet for a networking event today, Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Ontario Convention Center. The event will offer the university's CPBA alumni a chance to reconnect with former classmates, meet other graduates and reestablish ties with their school.

TODAY: Women's business center in Corona offers workshop on business start-ups

Oct. 14, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Corona to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL 9:30 a.m. update: Powerful quake damages buildings at CSUSB, injuries reported

Oct. 15, 2009

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL 9:30 a.m. update: A powerful earthquake that rocked Southern California has caused damage to buildings at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. The university is not permitting non-emergency personnel onto the campus. However, a pick-up zone has been established along Northpark Blvd. along the perimeter of the campus.

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL: Powerful quake damages buildings at Cal State San Bernardino, 9:20 a.m. update

Oct. 15, 2009

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL 9:20 a.m. update A powerful earthquake that rocked Southern California has caused damage to buildings at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. The full extent of injuries and damages at the university are not available as of 9:20 a.m.

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL: Powerful quake damages buildings at Cal State San Bernardino

Oct. 15, 2009

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL 9:15 a.m. update: A powerful earthquake that rocked Southern California has caused damage to buildings at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. The full extent of injuries and damages at the university are not available as of 9:15 a.m.

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL: Cal State San Bernardino hit by large earthquake

Oct. 15, 2009

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL A powerful earthquake that rocked Southern California has caused damage to buildings at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. More information to follow. THIS IS ONLY A DRILL

TODAY: 'Major earthquake' to rock Cal State San Bernardino

Oct. 15, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will be one of many agencies throughout California that will participate in the statewide Golden Guardian 2009 earthquake exercise on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. The university, which is located less than a mile from the San Andreas Fault, will use the exercise to help prepare the campus for such an event.

Catholic Charities Fellowship Program established at Cal State San Bernardino

Oct. 16, 2009

A three-year partnership to help train graduate and undergraduate social work students at Cal State San Bernardino through the region's nonprofit organizations has been established between the university's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Catholic Charities San Bernardino/Riverside.

A letter from CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed

Oct. 16, 2009

The chancellor's open letter to all California State University faculty and staff highlights this year's recipients of the Willliam R. Hearst/CSU Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement, and also outlines the challenges facing the 23-campus system this year.

California State University employee update, Oct. 14

Oct. 15, 2009

The California State University received almost double the number of applications from prospective students in the first 13 days of the application period this year over last. More than 100,000 students submitted their applications through the system's Web site csumentor.edu between Oct. 1 and 13 as compared to 48,858 for the same time last year.

University receives National Science Foundation grant to train students for cyber defense

Oct. 16, 2009

The National Science Foundation has awarded Cal State San Bernardino's Information Assurance and Security Management Center a four-year, $2 million grant to train future protectors of the national information systems. The grant will establish a scholarship at CSUSB for the Federal Service Cyber Corps program.

CSUSB women's business center launches workshop offering online strategies for business marketing

Oct. 13, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop today, Tuesday, Oct. 13, on online branding and marketing strategies to help businesses grow and expand their client base by using cost-effective marketing techniques.

Former Coyote golfer J.R. Reyes will compete in Golf Channel's 'Big Break'

Oct. 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino graduate J.R. Reyes hopes his participation in The Golf Channel's "Big Break" series that premieres on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Pacific time, will lead to just that – his big break in professional golf.

TODAY: Memorial to celebrate charity of university supporter

Oct. 9, 2009

Robert V. Fullerton's impact will go well beyond the museum that is named after him. On Oct. 9 at 3 p.m., Cal State San Bernardino will say why when it hosts a memorial service in his honor. Fullerton passed away on June 17, 2009, at the age of 91. The memorial service will take place in the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum.

This weekend: Native American culture on tap at Cal State San Bernardino

Oct. 9, 2009

Many Native American tribes from throughout the United States and Canada will come together at Cal State San Bernardino over the weekend of Oct. 9-11 as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosts its annual Pow Wow.

Record number of students apply on first day of application period

Oct. 9, 2009

The California State University's message to prospective students to apply early for fall 2010 admission is resonating as a record 25,563 applications were submitted online within the first 24 hours of the priority application period. The number of applications is more than double the number received on opening day last year.

Coyote Radio honored as one of the top 25 college radio stations in U.S.

Oct. 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Coyote Radio continues its climb to the top as it was recently recognized by the Web site mtvU.com as one of the top 25 college radio stations in the United States.

Art lecture today: 'Romanticism' controversial as ever

Oct. 8, 2009

Romanticism can be tricky to define and to this day still provokes hot debates and controversy. So it's just the right topic for museum director Eva Kirsch, who will discuss the recurring Romanticism in visual arts from the late 18th century until the recent past during a lecture today, Thursday, Oct. 8, at Cal State San Bernardino.

Free trade advocate Daniel Griswold to speak at CSUSB today, Wednesday, Oct. 7

Oct. 7, 2009

If people feel free trade and globalization took their jobs away or are decreasing wages, renowned economist and author Daniel Griswold will explain why that's not exactly the case. Griswold will speak at Cal State San Bernardino for the Business Stimulus Series, which is sponsored by the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration. Seating is limited.

Award-winning children's author and former CSUSB professor to return for reading

Oct. 7. 2009

Award-winning children's author and former Cal State San Bernardino professor Alexandria LaFaye will be returning to campus today, Wednesday, Oct. 7, to read to kids. LaFaye, who was a creative writing and children's literature instructor at CSUSB from 2000-2006, will be reading and signing copies of her new book, "Water Steps," and will also be reading from two of her other books, "Stella Stands Alone" and "The Keening."

Tuesday: CSUSB women's business center offers workshop for Quickbooks accounting software

Oct. 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will hold a workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to help business owners establish their accounting system using QuickBooks accounting software.

CSUSB finishes 8th at Arizona golf tourney

Oct. 8, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s men’s golf team got off to a rocky start to the 2009-10 season Tuesday, finishing in a tie for eighth place out of 18 teams at the Grand Canyon University Fall Invitational. The Coyotes, the 2009 NCAA Division II runnerup behind Sonoma State, started the final 18 holes in sixth spot, but their final round team total of 306 dropped them two spots into a tie with St. Mary’s University of Texas and Northeastern State (Okla).

'Starting Your Own Business' workshop offered by women's business center Saturday

Oct. 2, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

Deadline is today, Oct. 2, to register for entrepreneurial training series

Oct. 2, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center has extended the application deadline to today, Friday, Oct. 2, for its entrepreneurial program training series for women. "It's Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series for Women," which consists of workshops, business planning and business counseling, was developed with funding from Citibank and the National Latina Business Women's Association, to encourage women to start their own businesses.

DisAbility Sports Festival returns to CSUSB Saturday, Oct. 3

Oct. 2, 2009

Basketball, tennis and swimming are among the activities featured during the day-long DisAbility Sports Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Cal State San Bernardino. Conducted in and around the university's Coussoulis Arena, the festival runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and is free.

Victory is No. 400 in Coach Cherniss' career; Middleborn, Smith lead way

Oct. 12, 2009

Unbeaten Cal State San Bernardino won its 18th straight match this season, 3-0, over a good San Francisco State team Saturday night to give Head Coach Kim Cherniss the 400th victory of her collegiate coaching career.

University employees honored for outstanding achievements in 2008-2009

Oct. 7. 2009

Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig at his annual Convocation in September honored several employees for their outstanding service to the university, along with employee teams for significant accomplishments over the past year.

TODAY: L.A. County Fair to host Cal State San Bernardino Day

Oct. 1, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino students, faculty and staff will be admitted free to the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona today, Thursday, Oct. 1, which is Cal State San Bernardino Day at the Fair.

CSUSB women's business center offers strategic approach for business management workshop in Fontana

Oct. 1, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a workshop on strategic planning for businesses today, Thursday, Oct. 1, in Fontana for people who are considering launching or who already operate their own businesses.

Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum season underway at CSUSB

Oct. 1, 2009

"Treasures from Ancient Egypt: Selection from the Permanent Collection" has opened the 2009-2010 exhibition season at the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino. The new season will also officially be christened with a reception today, Thursday, Oct. 1

'RAIN' on exhibit at Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum

Oct. 1, 2009

"Rain" will be on display at Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum Oct. 1-Feb. 20. A reception for the show will be held today, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5-7 p.m., with a preview for Friends of the Museum at 4:30 p.m.

CSU 2009 High School Counselor Conference set for Oct. 1-2 in Ontario

Oct. 1, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will host the annual two-day Counselor Conference today and Friday, Oct. 1-2, in Ontario to inform high school counselors on processes, admission requirements and financial aid opportunities in the California State University system. The two-day conference will feature a number of workshops and presentations designed to assist high school counselors in preparing students for higher education opportunities in the CSU.

Students to 'weigh in' at weight loss class

Sept. 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino' s Student Health Center will offer a weight-loss class to help selected students determine what methods work best for weight loss or ways to battle diabetes and obesity-related health illnesses. Two orientation sessions, at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., will be held at the Performing Arts Building today, Wednesday, Sept. 30.

President Albert Karnig calls 2009-2010 school year most challenging in university's history

Oct. 2, 2009

Calling it "the most challenging" school year in the university's history, Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig in his annual Convocation presentation on Sept. 21, urged faculty and staff to work together for the common good – quality of education for students and the preservation of employee careers – in the face of a massive budget reduction from the state. Both the text of the speech and video are available online. Click on the story link to access both.

New tutoring program at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus gets local high school students ready for college

Sept. 28, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has introduced a new tutoring program to help raise English and math skills of bilingual Coachella Valley high school students. The program is designed to help students entering the College of the Desert to be qualified to enroll in courses transferable to the California State University system.

CSU's top students recognized for perseverance, commitment to education

Sept. 28, 2009

Several of the California State University's most exemplary students who have overcome adversities the likes of homelessness, substance abuse and poverty were honored by the CSU's Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Sept. 22, for their academic achievements.

Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus appoints new director of special events

Oct. 1, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has appointed longtime CSUSB faculty member Heather Hundley as its new director of special events. Hundley will be responsible for producing the campus's upcoming theater season, which will include a Broadway series, an Indian Wells Pops! series, and a "Conversations with …" series hosted by Patti Gribow.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino hosts California Native American Day celebration and student conference

Sept. 25, 2009

More than 1,500 school-aged children from San Bernardino and Riverside counties were expected to visit Cal State San Bernardino for the week-long California Cultural Awareness Conference this week, Sept. 21-25. The conference was a prelude to the annual celebration of California Native American Day today, Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in the university's Lower Commons.

Cal State San Bernardino earns prestigious Princeton Review selection

Sept. 25, 2009

For the sixth straight year, Cal State San Bernardino was selected by the education services company as one of its "Best in the West" colleges and universities. The listing appears on The Princeton Review's Web site feature "2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region."

Coachella Valley Health Collaborative donates computers to local food organization

Sept. 24, 2009

The Coachella Valley Health Collaborative, based at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, has donated five used computers to Poder Popular, a grassroots leadership development and community empowerment non-profit organization in the eastern Coachella Valley.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino kicks off 2009-2010 as fall quarter opens

Sept. 24, 2009

Another school year gets underway at Cal State San Bernardino as the university kicks off its 45th year of fall classes on Thursday, Sept. 24. Even in the face of a challenging economic climate, the 2009-2010 academic year is expected to be memorable for the more than 17,000 students who are anticipated to enroll in classes at the university and its Palm Desert Campus.

Day returns to CSUSB Santos Manuel Student Union as executive director

Sept. 25, 2009

Former Cal State San Bernardino employee Mark Day has returned to the university as the new executive director of the Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB. Although new to this position that he started on Sept. 1, Day previously served as the associate director of the CSUSB student union from 1997-2005.

CSU campuses report a reduction in alcohol abuse by students

Sept. 25, 2009

The fourth biennial report on the California State University’s Alcohol Policies and Prevention, presented to the CSU Trustees on Wednesday, Sept. 24, shows progress in curbing incidents of student-related alcohol consumption. The trustees adopted the alcohol prevention programs in 2001.

Wednesday: 'Go Green' event aims to educate and energize CSUSB students

Sept. 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Green Campus program will host a "Go Green" event Wednesday, Sept. 23, to demonstrate to the campus community the destructiveness of energy production, and how energy efficiency and conservation practices can combat those calamities.

CSU's exemplary students to be honored at trustees meeting

Sept. 22, 2009

A group of the California State University's most extraordinary students will share their stories of perseverance when the CSU's Board of Trustees honors the recipients of the 2009-10 William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement at its meeting today, Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Long Beach.

TODAY: University launches 2009-2010 academic year with Convocation

Sept. 21, 2009

Entering his 13th year as president of Cal State San Bernardino, Albert Karnig will officially kick off the university's academic year with his annual Convocation address for faculty and staff today, Monday, Sept. 21. Academic Computing and Media will also webcast the event live, beginning at 8:45 a.m.

CSUSB nursing student becomes first from Palm Desert Campus to be named CSU Hearst Scholar

Sept. 25, 2009

As a young girl growing up in the Ukraine, taking care of other people became a passion and ultimately a mission for Nataliya Richmeier, who was determined to help others after watching in frustration as her stepfather received inadequate healthcare. Richmeier's drive and dedication has led her to become the first student at the university's Palm Desert Campus to receive the prestigious William Randolph Hearst/CSU Award for Outstanding Achievement.

CSUSB employees are students, too

Sept. 25, 2009

Over the past year, nearly 50 Cal State San Bernardino employees proved they, too, could continue or return to class, as they earned bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. Most achieved their educational milestones at CSUSB.

Cal State San Bernardino to be closed Friday, Sept. 18

Sept. 17, 2009

Administrative, student and general operations at Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Friday, Sept. 18, which is a "State Budget Campus Closure Day," as part of the university's response to a staggering $564 million state budget reduction to the 23-campus California State University system.

Coyote Spirit voted 'grand champion'

Sept. 17, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's spirit team -- cheerleaders and dance -- came away with the major awards at the 2009 USA Collegiate and Pro Dance Camp conducted July 31-Aug. 2. The Coyotes were chosen grand champions during the post-event evaluations, a first for the Coyotes, who have won other awards in previous competitions at the same venue.

Sunday: Students kick off new school year on move-in day at Cal State San Bernardino

Sept. 17, 2009

More than 1,400 new and returning Cal State San Bernardino students are expected to move into campus residence halls starting Sunday, Sept. 20, in preparation for the 2009-2010 academic year that starts four days later.

CSUSB Sigma Chi Chapter earns prestigious award

Sept. 17, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Sigma Chi Iota Alpha chapter has been selected as the winner of this year's prestigious J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award and the James F. Bash Significant Improvement Award. The Peterson Award is the highest honor the national Sigma Chi Foundation bestows upon a college or university undergraduate chapter.

Friday: Forum on hunger and health care in the Coachella Valley

Sept. 17, 2009

The Coachella Valley Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Resource Center for Nonprofit Management, will host a free forum on hunger and its impact on healthcare in the Coachella Valley at the Palm Desert Campus of California State University, San Bernardino. "Coachella Valley's Healthy Menu for Change," will be held on Friday, Sept. 18.

Individual tickets now on sale for 2009-2010 Indian Wells Theater season at CSUSB'S Palm Desert Campus

Sept. 16. 2009

Individual tickets can now be purchased for the 2009-2010 inaugural theater season of the Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus. The season, which begins this October, includes three different series: the Broadway Series of plays, the Indian Wells Pops series of big band concerts, and "Conversations with…," a series of hosted Q & A's with celebrities.

Flag pole dedicated at Cal State San Bernardino soccer field

Sept. 17, 2009

Ever since the Coyote Premier Field and its lush bull-nose hybrid bermuda grass were first used in an intercollegiate soccer match, athletic department officials had been hanging the American flag on the chain link fence that surrounds the field. Now, the soccer field has its own flag pole, thanks to Local 891 of the Professional Firefighters union in San Bernardino, which donated the flag and the pole.

CSUSB third in UC Irvine women's cross country meet

Sept. 15, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino made a strong showing in its division of the Asics/UC Irvine Collegiate & Open Invitational women's cross country race, finishing third overall and first among the four-year colleges competing in the race. Freshmen Samantha Borman and Deserae Perez led the Coyotes.

Cal State San Bernardino remains undefeated after weekend wins over UC San Diego and Cal State East Bay

Sept. 15, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino sweeps past No. 4 UC San Diego on Friday and Cal State East Bay on Saturday to open conference play in the CCAA. The Coyotes, ranked No.2 in NCAA Division II, are now 9-0 on the season and 2-0 in the CCAA.

Desert-area celebrity to host 'Conversations with ...' series this fall at Indian Wells Theater

Sept. 14, 2009

Coachella Valley television talk show host Patti Gribow will host the "Conversations with…" series at the Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus beginning this October.

TODAY: No. 2 vs. No. 4 in Coussoulis

Sept. 11, 2009

The start of fall classes at Cal State San Bernardino is two weeks away but a California Collegiate Athletic Association volleyball match that could help decide the 2009 conference championship will be played today, Friday, Sept. 11 in Coussoulis Arena.

Saturday: CSUSB to host conference on Constitution Day

Sept. 10, 2009

Bruce Bordner, an adjunct professor of political science at Cal State Fullerton, will be among the speakers at a Constitution Day conference Saturday, Sept. 12, at Cal State San Bernardino. "Taking Liberties - A Celebration of America's Constitutional Freedoms; A Constitution Day Conference" will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the university's Coussoulis Arena.

CSUSB Pi Sigma Alpha chapter named National Best Chapter

Sept. 14, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Theta Iota Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, has been recognized for a "National Best Chapter Award" for the 2008-2009 academic year. Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society in the United States for college students studying political science and government.

The California State University employee update

Sept. 10, 2009

Members of the Service Employee Trades Council-United have ratified a tentative agreement with the California State University for a 2009-2010 labor contract by a vote of 90.5 percent. The agreement, which is in effect until June 30, 2011, maintains the current salary scale with no increases, but provides the option of reopening salary and benefit terms in the 2010-2011 fiscal year. SETC represents approximately 1,000 employees in skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters and others who help maintain campus facilities.

Fall quarter parking permits available for online purchase

Sept., 14, 2009

Students can avoid long lines this fall by purchasing their fall quarter parking permits online. This service is designed for students with a valid MyCoyote user account.

Chafeh is CCAA player of the week

Sept. 10, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino junior outside hitter Jane Chafeh's superlative performance at the UC San Diego Tritons Invitational this past weekend was enough to earn her the California Collegiate Athletic Association player of the week honor in volleyball.

Cal State San Bernardino closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day holiday

Sept. 3, 2009

California State University, San Bernardino will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The campus will also be closed Friday, Sept. 4, as part of its four-day, 10-hour summer schedule. It will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on becoming a virtual assistant

Sept. 3, 2009

To help budding or existing entrepreneurs learn about the growing field of virtual assistants, Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

Coyotes down Hawaii-Hilo 3-1

Sept. 3, 2009

Junior forward Albert Cabrera scored one goal and assisted on two others Wednesday, Sept. 2, as host Cal State San Bernardino defeated University of Hawaii-Hilo, 3-1, in a non-conference men’s soccer match before 220 fans at Coyote Premier Field. The Coyotes improved to 3-0 on the season as they now prepare for a non-conference home match Tuesday, Sept. 8, against Concordia University Irvine.

Tickets on sale for November B.B. King concert at Cal State San Bernardino's Coussoulis Arena

Sept. 10, 2009

For more than five decades, legendary blues artist B.B. King has graced the music scene with unforgettable hits such as "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Three O'Clock Blues." This fall, the Inland Empire will have an opportunity to hear and see him in concert when he performs at Cal State San Bernardino's Coussoulis Arena on Nov. 19. Tickets are on sale now at the arena box office and through Ticketmaster.

Both CSUSB soccer teams in region top 10; volleyball remains No. 2 in nation

Sept. 3, 2009

One week under their belts and three Cal State San Bernardino teams are already enjoying the status of being regionally or nationally ranked.

TODAY: CSUSB women’s center to offer insights from successful entrepreneur

Sept. 1, 2009

The Inland Empire Women’s Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a free interactive workshop by entrepreneur Robin De-Ivy Allen of Necessary Nutrition on what it takes to start and run a business. “A Trillion Dollar Journey: Life and Business Lessons from a Woman Entrepreneur,” will be held today, Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the center’s office, 202 E. Airport Drive, Ste. 155, in San Bernardino.

Coyotes put Alaska-Fairbanks on ice, start season 3-0 in SoCal Classic

Aug. 31, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino, the second-ranked team in NCAA Division II, defeated Alaska-Fairbanks 3-0 Saturday to finish the 2009 SoCal Classic with an unblemished 3-0 record. Junior outside hitter Jane Chafeh led the way with her second double-double of the tournament, with 11 kills and 13 digs, giving her 38 kills and 34 digs overall.

Volleyball’s Meghan Haas is NCAA award semifinalist

Sept. 1, 2009

Meghan Haas of Cal State San Bernardino, the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s scholar-athlete of the year, is now a semifinalist for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Haas, an honorable mention All-American as a libero in volleyball and holder of the CSUSB career and single season records for digs, was among 30 student-athletes from 130 entries in three NCAA divisions to make the semifinals.

Seven CSUSB faculty retire

Sept. 3, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino has announced seven faculty members who officially retired during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Cal State San Bernardino unveils new strategic plan

Sept. 3, 2009

California State University, San Bernardino has adopted a new strategic plan to establish guiding principles, goals and the campus identity for the next three to five years. This strategic plan follows the foundation established by the previous plan, which was developed in 1998-1999. It extends many of the goals and objectives introduced in that plan, accommodating changes in the university's priorities, opportunities and mandates.

Campus to be closed Friday

Aug. 27, 2009

Administrative, student and general operations at Cal State San Bernardino and its Palm Desert Campus will be closed Friday, Aug. 28, which is a "State Budget Campus Closure Day," as part of the university's response to a staggering $564 million state budget reduction to the 23-campus California State University system.

SAT test prep course for high school juniors and seniors offered at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

Aug. 31, 2009

The College of Extended Learning at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus will offer a special preparation course for high school juniors and seniors for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SAT-prep class will be offered on two Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26, for high school juniors and seniors planning on taking the SAT test on or after Oct. 10.

Cal State San Bernardino is first in California to use exercise equipment that generates electricity

Aug. 27, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino, in its quest to become greener and more energy efficient, has become the first college or university in California to convert human exercise into electricity. The university's Student Recreation and Fitness Center has installed 20 Precor Elliptical fitness machines that generate energy from exercise as users – mostly students – walk, jog or run on the machines.

CSU Super Saturday event helps parents and students plan early for college

Aug. 27, 2009

Parents and students throughout Southern California will have the opportunity to find out what it takes to earn admission to a California State University campus at this year’s CSU Super Saturday College Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cal State Dominguez Hills in the city of Carson.

College of Extended Learning at CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus offers new online green certificate programs

Aug. 27, 2009

The College of Extended Learning at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has added three new green certificate programs to its fall 2009 course offerings. The certificate programs include green building construction, green energy management and sustainable practices.

The California State University employee update

Aug. 25, 2009

The California State University Chancellor's Office reports that the CSU and the State Employment Trades Council-United have reached a tentative labor agreement, and that a record number of high school juniors have taken the CSU's Early Assessment Program tests.

CSUSB awarded federal funds to create drug abuse and addiction research center

Sept. 1, 2009

Funded with $857,328 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the CSUSB Minority Drug Abuse Research Program aims to increase the quality and quantity of research on the CSUSB campus that focuses on drug abuse and addiction, said psychology professor Cynthia Crawford, who will serve as the grant's principal investigator.

Coyotes' Brandon Brown goes pro, signs with Lithuanian ball club

Aug. 25, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s All-CCAA and All-West Region center-forward Brandon Brown has signed a contract to play professional basketball for Siauliai, Lithuania, a member of the Union of European Basketball Leagues.

Coyotes ranked No. 2 in nation in volleyball pre-season poll

Aug. 26, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will open the 2009 women’s volleyball season with a target on its back after being ranked No. 2 in the nation by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in its annual pre-season poll. CSUSB is coming off a 30-4 season – the most single-season wins since the program moved up to Division II in 1991-92 – a third consecutive CCAA conference title and a third West Regional title in the last six years.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus receives federal grant for nursing program

Aug. 27, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has received a federal grant of $190,000 for lab equipment for nurses' training, including computer-controlled mannequins that simulate certain human health conditions and complications.

New cross country runners cause for optimism in 2009

Aug. 20, 2009

Veteran cross country head coach Tom Burleson feels that the 2009 edition of the Cal State San Bernardino women’s cross country team could be as good as any team he’s had in recent years.

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center launches workshop for aspiring and existing women business owners

Aug. 20, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Thursday, Aug. 20, to help aspiring and existing business owners develop a pre-employment screening program. The workshop, "Pre-Employment Screening: How, What and When," will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the center's office in San Bernardino.

Cal State San Bernardino women picked third in CCAA soccer poll

Aug. 20, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s women’s soccer team, ranked No. 7 in the final West Region poll in 2008, fell under the radar in the 2009 California Collegiate Athletic Association’s pre-season coaches poll.

Pre-season poll tabs CSUSB for 4th in CCAA South

Aug. 20, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s men’s soccer team has been picked to finish in fourth place in the South Division of the California Collegiate Athletic Association for the 2009 season.

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center offers workshop to help business owners improve their cash flow

Aug. 18, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Tuesday, Aug. 18, on effective management of finances to help people who are considering launching a business or who already operate their own business.

Last session of 'SOAR 2 Success' freshman orientation is today and Tuesday

Aug. 17, 2009

"SOAR 2 Success," Cal State San Bernardino's mandatory academic advising and class registration program for first-time freshmen enrolling for the fall 2009 term, will conduct the last session of its second phase of its two-part program today, Monday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Post-season is top goal for Coyotes

Aug. 13, 2009

On the first day of fall drills Monday, Aug. 10, women's soccer Coach Travis Clarke and his staff put more than 30 players through the first series of fitness tests, then had them watch a movie “Miracle on Ice” about the U.S. win over Russia in ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Coyotes picked to 'four-peat'

Aug. 12, 2009

Three-time defending conference champion and NCAA Division II National Runner-up Cal State San Bernardino was tabbed the coaches' pick to capture the 2009 California Collegiate Athletic Association title, it was announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Thursday: CSUSB women's business center offers time management workshop in Fontana

Aug. 11, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop in Fontana on time management to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own business. "Time Management, Work Smart, Not Harder!" will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Cypress Community Center in Fontana.

Wednesday: CSUSB women's business center offers business workshop in Corona

Aug. 11, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the Corona Public Library to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

Update: California clarifies benefits for CSU students receiving Cal Grants

Aug. 10, 2009

It had been previously announced that Cal Grant fee awards would cover a $306 fee increase adopted by the California State University trustees in May, but it had been unclear if the additional increase was to be covered. The total State University Fee increase of $978 will be offset dollar-for-dollar for all 62,600 Cal Grant A and B recipients attending the CSU.

CSUSB identifies measures to address $26 million budget shortfall

Aug. 10, 2009

Because of enormous budget cuts to the California State University system, Cal State San Bernardino has initiated dramatic measures to help counter massive reductions to the campus budget, including enrollment decreases over the next two years; furloughs for employees, including management and executive levels; and a variety of other measures.

New season, same goals for Coyotes

Aug. 11, 2009

For Cal State San Bernardino, the ultimate goal of winning a national championship remains on the table. The Coyotes volleyball team came within two points of bringing home the NCAA Division II championship trophy and the banner that goes with it in the fall of 2008.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop in Fontana for Quickbooks accounting software

Aug. 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will hold a workshop in Fontana today, Thursday, Aug. 6, to help business owners establish their accounting system using QuickBooks accounting software.

TODAY: Center offers workshop on franchise industry

Aug. 6, 2009

Budding and veteran entrepreneurs can learn about the rewards and risks of franchise business ownership at a workshop today, Thursday, Aug. 6, offered by the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino.

Cal State San Bernardino confirms swine flu case

Aug. 4, 2009

An employee at Cal State San Bernardino is confirmed to have contracted Novel H1N1 influenza A (commonly referred to as the swine flu). The employee, who has not been identified in accordance with privacy rights under the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is isolated at home and is being treated there.

Today: Coyotes volleyball camp opens

Aug. 3, 2009

The four-day event in Coussoulis Arenia is for girls in grades 7 to 12. Walk-in registration will be accepted depending on whether space is available.

Tour CSUSB from home through YOUniversityTV Web site

Aug. 5, 2009

CSUSB is among the nearly 400 colleges and universities with virtual tours of their campuses featured on the Web site YOUniversityTV (www.youniversitytv.com). A video spotlighting Cal State San Bernardino, found under the "College Video Tour" link, introduces viewers to the campus, its landmarks, students and faculty, as well as the local region.

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center offers workshop on patents, trademarks and copyrights

July 30, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center will hold a workshop to help prospective and existing business owners understand the value of protecting their ideas through patents. The workshop, "Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights: The Benefit of Protecting Your Idea," will be held today, Thursday, July 30, at the center's office in San Bernardino.

California Faculty Association ratifies furlough agreement; chancellor posts video on the budget situation

July 30, 2009

The California Faculty Association has ratified an agreement with the California State University to implement the equivalent of a two day per month furlough beginning Saturday, Aug 1. In addition, the Academic Professionals of California, the union that represents approximately 2,400 student services employees, has also ratified an agreement to begin furloughs. A video of CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed discussing the budget system has been posted; click on the article to get the link to the video.

CSUSB professor named editor of academic journal

July 30, 2009

Jacqueline Rhodes, associate professor of English at Cal State San Bernardino, has been named interviews editor for “Composition Forum: Journal of Pedagogical Theory in Rhetoric and Composition.”

Saturday: 'Starting Your Own Business' workshop offered by women's business center

July 30, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1, to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

Coyotes tennis player sees game from different angle as official

July 30, 2009

Courtney Schumacher found competitive tennis to her liking, and also was intrigued by the officiating side of the sport. As she enters her senior year at Cal State San Bernardino, where she plans to continue playing for the Coyotes' women's tennis team, Schumacher has been active in the sport as a line umpire for professional tournaments.

Coyotes' pitcher a force for Palm Springs summer team

July 30, 2009

Coyote pitcher Aaron Brooks helped the Palm Springs Power win the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association regular season race, and then helped lead a sweep of the Orange County Pioneers in a best-of-three playoff to capture the 2009 league championship July 21-22.

California State University works with San Bernardino church to use algebra as a gateway to college

July 30, 2009

The students at Temple Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino are among hundreds of youngsters around the state participating in 15 Summer Algebra Institutes, a partnership of the California State University system and local churches to help incoming ninth grade students from underrepresented communities meet or exceed grade level understanding of math concepts.

TODAY: Latino baseball reunion to be hosted by CSUSB’s Pfau Library

July 29, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s John M. Pfau Library, sponsors of the Latino Baseball History Project, will host a reunion of Southern California Latino baseball players today, Wednesday, July 29.

TODAY: Latin Society to close Summer Wednesdays concert series at Cal State San Bernardino

July 29, 2009

The Latin Society returns for its annual performance at CSUSB today, July 29, to close out the university's Summer Wednesdays concert series. Ever since The Latin Society started performing at the university's annual summer series in the 1980s, the group has been a crowd-moving favorite and fixture. You could almost call it CSUSB's house band.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino center offers business workshop in Yucaipa for aspiring and existing women business owners

July 28, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop in Yucaipa today, Tuesday, July 28, to help people who are considering launching or who already operate their own businesses.

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education sends 36 ESL teachers to Cal State San Bernardino

July 30, 2009

Thirty-six elementary school teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education are participating in a four-week training program with Cal State San Bernardino's College of Extended Learning. The current group, which arrived on July 25, is the second from Seoul to participate in the university's TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Training Institute.

Members of California Faculty Association vote to accept furloughs

July 29, 2009

Members of the California Faculty Association have voted to negotiate a two-day-per-month furlough for all faculty employees. The furloughs are part of the California State University's overall plan to address a $584 million budget deficit for the 2009-2010 academic year, CFA and CSU officials announced on Friday, July 24.

Second part of 'SOAR 2 Success' freshman orientation program continues

July 23, 2009

"SOAR 2 Success," Cal State San Bernardino's mandatory academic advising and class registration program for first-time freshmen enrolling for the fall 2009 term, will conduct the second phase of its two-part program beginning Monday, July 13.

TODAY: CSUSB center hosts women’s business partnership for business owners and rising professionals

July 23, 2009

The Inland Empire Women’s Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will host a panel discussion in Fontana today, Thursday, July 23, to connect business owners with experts in insurance, banking, lending, asset recovery and financial planning.

TODAY: CSUSB hosts tennis camp

July 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will host a tennis camp from 9 a.m. to noon today, Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24, for girls and boys ages 7-15. Camp cost of $50 includes two days of tennis instruction and a T-shirt.

Coyotes sign two infielders from Fullerton College

July 23, 2009

Two key members of the Fullerton College Hornets baseball team have signed letters of intent to play for Cal State San Bernardino in 2009-2010. Third-baseman Raul Meraz and second-baseman Erik Ornelas, both sophomores and both All-Orange Empire Conference second-team selections, figure to vie for starting positions right away as juniors at CSUSB.

CSU Trustees increase student fees for 2009-2010 as part of overall plan to address massive budget deficit

July 27, 2009

Facing an unprecedented drop in state support and a $584 million budget deficit, the California State University Board of Trustees today increased undergraduate, credential and graduate student fees for the 2009-10 academic year as part of an overall budget action plan. Additional elements of the plan include employee furloughs and workforce reductions; enrollment cuts, and additional cost cutting measures on campuses.

Coyotes sign Temecula Valley soccer player Lindsey Witz

July 23, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s new head women’s soccer coach Travis Clarke announced the signing of Temecula Valley High School midfielder Lindsey Witz to a national letter of intent to play for the Coyotes this fall.

This week: Make art like an Egyptian

July 30, 2009

Archaeological digs, scavenger hunts, pottery and clay sculpting, jewelry making and puzzles are just a sampling of the fun activities fifth- and sixth-grade children will enjoy during the annual Egyptian Art Workshop for Kids at Cal State San Bernardino, today through Thursday, July 30.

Cal State San Bernardino offers RSS news feeds

July 23, 2009

News from Cal State San Bernardino is available through RSS news feeds, delivered daily to e-mail, Web sites, Web browsers or Internet-based news feed readers. Installation of an RSS reader and subscription to Cal State San Bernardino News gives readers the option of receiving the stories they want to read about the university on their own computers.

Cal State San Bernardino program receives grant to help combat cyber attacks

July 23, 2009

As the world guards against cyber attacks that have recently targeted high-profile Web sites, including the White House, New York Stock Exchange and the Washington Post, Cal State San Bernardino is joining in the effort to fight electronic assaults and preserve information security of the Internet.

38 Coyote athletes earn CCAA academic honors

July 30, 2009

The Coyotes contingent was among 428 student-athletes from 11 current CCAA member institutions who earned California Collegiate Athletic Association academic all-star honors based upon having a 3.40 grade point average or higher, while completing 36 quarter units during 2008-2009 academic year.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino women's business center in Corona offers a business plan workshop

July 22, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop in Corona Wednesday, July 22, on what a business plan is and how to develop one for existing and prospective business owners. The free workshop is part of the Corona Women's Business Partnership and will be held at the Corona Public Library.

TODAY: Best of Everything brings R&B to CSUSB's Summer Wednesdays

July 22, 2009

Classic rhythm and blues hits from the '50s and '60s will ring through the Lower Commons Plaza at Cal State San Bernardino as The Best of Everything Band performs at the university's Summer Wednesdays concert series today, July 22.

Follow CSUSB News on Twitter

July 21, 2009

Daily news updates from Cal State San Bernardino are now available on Twitter.

TODAY: CSUSB center offers workshop on business owners' financial statements

July 16, 2009

A one-day workshop to help business owners learn how to read, understand and use their financial statements will be presented today, Thursday, July 16, by the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino. The workshop, "How to Read and Understand Your Financial Statements," is sponsored by the Arrowhead Credit Union.

Webster comes up short at U.S. Publinx (update)

July 16, 2009

Former University of Oklahoma golfer and current Sooners assistant golf coach Phillip Bryan defeated Cal State San Bernardino’s Gene Webster, 3 and 2, in their Round of 32 match today, Thursday, July 16, at the 84th U.S. Amateur Public Links Golf Championship.

Summer soccer camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 17 set for July 20-22 at Cal State San Bernardino

July 20, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s men’s soccer team will host a skills camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 17 Monday through Wednesday, July 20-22, at the CSUSB campus athletic fields near Coyote Drive and Northpark Boulevard.

(Received 7-16-09) WATCH: CSU Chancellor Charles Reed outlines plan to address massive budget cuts

July 22, 2009

Watch as Chancellor Charles B. Reed discusses the CSU’s plan to cope with severe budget cuts. Chancellor Reed’s remarks, made at an earlier press teleconference, describe the magnitude of budget cuts and CSU’s plan of action to address the cuts, including employee furloughs, student fees, financial aid and enrollment cuts.

Trustees to finalize plan on CSU budget deficit

July 22, 2009

Faced with a projected $584 million shortfall to its 2009-2010 budget, the CSU Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, July 21, to finalize plans to manage the budget deficit. The budget deficit is the result of the state's reduced support to the CSU as lawmakers contend with closing California's $26.3 billion budget gap.

TODAY: Members Lonely at Cal State San Bernardino as Summer Wednesdays concert series continues

July 15, 2009

You actually don't have to be "members only" to be admitted to the Members Lonely concert at Cal State San Bernardino today, Wednesday, July 15. Members Lonely, the '80s retro cover band from Orange County, will be featured as part of CSUSB's Summer Wednesdays concert series.

Webster shoots 67, advances at Publinx (updated)

July 15, 2009

Gene Webster Jr. of Cal State San Bernardino shot the day’s low round – a four-under-par 67 – on Tuesday, July 14, to climb into a tie for fifth spot after 36 holes of stroke play at the 89th annual U.S. Golf Association U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. His fifth place finish in stroke play puts him in the round of 64 starting match play today, Wednesday, July 15, with the champion to be decided on Saturday, July 18.

New master's in fine arts writing students honored for literary works as program begins in September 2009

July 16, 2009

Gina Hanson and Logan Clark, two incoming candidates for the new master of fine arts degree in creative writing program at Cal State San Bernardino, have recently been honored for their writing, says English professor and novelist Jim Brown, who will teach in the program.

Webster shoots 74 at U.S. Publinx, tied with 11 others in 58th position after first round

July 14, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino senior-to-be Gene Webster Jr. opened play in the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship Monday, July 13, with a three-over-par 74 over the grueling 7,289-yard, par-71 Jimmie Austin Golf Club, the home course of Oklahoma University. The top 64 players after Tuesday's second round of stroke play will advance to match play on Wednesday in their quest for the championship, which concludes on Saturday, July 18.

TODAY: Women's business center offers a business plan workshop in Ontario

July 13, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino, in partnership with the Ontario Public Library, will hold a workshop in Ontario on what a business plan is and how existing or prospective business owners can develop one. The workshop will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Ontario Public Library.

Cal State San Bernardino receives $1.5 million federal grant to train more minority researchers

July 14, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino has received a $1.5 million federal grant to help prepare more minority students to pursue doctorate degrees and become researchers in the fields of biology, chemistry, kinesiology, physics and psychology.

CSU to defer payments of fees by students affected by Cal Grant IOUs

July 9, 2009

The California State University announced Wednesday, July 8, that it will defer state university fee payments for the summer and fall 2009 term for CSU students, including those at Cal State San Bernardino, who experience delays receiving Cal Grants from the California Student Aid Commission.

TODAY: Jumping Jack Flash rocks Rolling Stones hits as Summer Wednesdays continues

July 8, 2009

Jumping Jack Flash, a world-renowned Rolling Stones tribute band, will be featured at Cal State San Bernardino's Summer Wednesdays concert series today, July 8. The band has toured worldwide and developed the reputation of being one of the most authentic Stones tribute bands.

Saturday: 'Starting Your Own Business' workshop offered by women's business center

July 9, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, July 11, to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses. "Successful Start-Ups: The ABCs of Starting Your Own Business" will be an interactive discussion on the role of an entrepreneur and will present the steps to take when starting a business.

California State University Board of Trustees hear details of plan to close $584 million budget deficit for 2009-2010

July 9, 2009

Trustees of the California State University heard details of the massive $584 million budget cut facing the CSU for the next fiscal year, and discussed a range of options including employee furloughs, enrollment reductions and potential student fee increases needed to address the deficit. Also, the California State University Employees Union tentatively agreed to furloughs two days a month; that still has to be ratified by the rank-and-file membership. And there will also be a student fee increase considered at the July 21 board meeting that would go into effect for fall 2009.

This week: Former NFL stars to host football camp at Cal State San Bernardino

July 8, 2009

Former stars from the National Football League will converge at Cal State San Bernardino this week when the Athletes for Life Foundation hosts a free football camp for Inland Empire boys and girls ages 10-18. Athletes for Life Foundation's Football Life Skills Camp, which opened Monday, July 6, runs through 3 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at CSUSB.

TODAY: Women's business center in Corona offers business workshop

July 8, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Wednesday, July 8, in Corona to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses. "Successful Start-Ups: The ABCs of Starting Your Own Business," will be an interactive discussion on the role of an entrepreneur and will present the steps to take when starting a business.

TODAY: Marketing your business the topic at women's business center workshop

July 6, 2009

To help prospective and existing businesses promote themselves and their products, the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a marketing workshop. The workshop, "Nothing Happens Until You Market Something," will be held today, Monday, July 6.

CSUSB receives glowing recommendations from state and national teaching accrediting groups

July 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's College of Education has been recommended for full continuing accreditation following a rigorous examination and interview process by national and state teaching accrediting bodies.

University receives innovative federal grant to help local middle school math students

July 6, 2009

The Foundation for California State University, San Bernardino will receive a federal Women's Educational Equity Act grant to improve the mathematics skills of a group of adolescent female students at Bloomington Middle School in Bloomington. The university will receive the first-year award of $164,911 for the four-year grant to support the Project Women in Numerus program, or Project WIN, which is a partnership between CSUSB and the school in the Colton Joint Unified School District.

Tomorrow's artists on display at Cal State San Bernardino's RVF Art Museum

July 6, 2009

Some of the most gifted young artists in the region will be displaying their works in the "39th Annual Student Art Exhibit" at the university's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum. The exhibit runs through July 30.

TODAY: California State University Board of Trustees to discuss ways to manage budget crisis

July 7. 2009

The California State University Board of Trustees will meet today, Tuesday, July 7, in Long Beach to discuss plans to address a proposed $584 million cut to its 2009-2010 budget. Trustees will discuss several measures ranging from enrollment reductions to furloughs that seek to address an unprecedented reduction to the CSU's budget, the largest in its history. The reduction is part of the state's attempt to close an estimated $26.3 billion budget gap.

TODAY: Suave kicks off annual Summer Wednesdays concert series

July 1, 2009

The timely Latin band, Suave, kicks off the annual Summer Wednesdays concert series at Cal State San Bernardino. The free concerts begin at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in July in the university's Lower Commons. Parking is free in lot D.

CSU urges faculty union to bring furlough option to a vote

July 2, 2009

The CSU chancellor's office is urging the leadership of the California Faculty Association to bring the concept of a two-day per month furlough to a vote of its members. Two other groups, the California State University Employees Union and the Academic Professionals of California, have agreed to discuss furloughs.

Suave kicks off annual Summer Wednesdays concert series that also includes a Rolling Stones tribute band

June 30, 2009

One of the world's best-known Rolling Stones cover bands, Jumping Jack Flash, who along with Suave, Members Lonely, The Best of Everything Band and The Latin Society, will perform at Summer Wednesdays, Cal State San Bernardino's outdoor concert series held during July. The series begins Wednesday, July 1.

TODAY: Transfer students applications for fall quarter due

June 30, 2009

Students hoping to transfer to CSUSB from a community college or other college or university for the 2009-2010 academic year have until today, Tuesday, June 30, to complete their applications for fall admission. Students interested in applying to CSUSB can find more information at http://admissions.csusb.edu and may submit their applications online by logging onto www.csumentor.edu.

The California State University Employee update

June 30, 2009

The latest update from the California State University's chancellor's office says CSU employees will receive regular paychecks if the state controller issues IOUs after July 2.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on steps to incorporating a business

June 25, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop today, Thursday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. to help aspiring and existing business owners learn what is necessary to incorporate a business.

Coyotes host youth summer camps for basketball, volleyball, soccer and tennis

June 27, 2009

Cal San Bernardino will host summer youth camps in basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis. Basketball opens the season with the first camp this week with two more sessions scheduled.

California State University Employees Union agrees to talks on furloughs to address massive budget cuts

June 25, 2009

In an effort to address a projected $584 million budget deficit for 2009-2010, the California State University Employees Union, which represents more than 16,000 non-academic employees, has voted to enter talks with CSU on the concept of two day per month furloughs.

Cal State San Bernardino observes four-day work schedule this summer; campus closed on Fridays

June 25, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino returned to a four-day per week, 10-hour-day summer work schedule as of Monday, June 22, following the annual graduation ceremonies the previous weekend. This is the ninth consecutive year the campus will operate on the revised summer schedule.

TODAY: CSUSB center offers business plan writing series

June 24, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a series of workshops for existing or prospective business owners on how to develop a business plan. The workshops will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 24, and July 8 and 22 at the center's office, 202 East Airport Drive, Ste. 155, in San Bernardino.

Cal State San Bernardino graduates more than 3,100 students; nearly 2,200 participate in ceremonies

June 27, 2009

Nearly 2,200 students participated in graduation ceremonies at Cal State San Bernardino during six separate commencements held over the weekend on campus and at CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus. The 2,186 participating graduates represented about 70 percent of the near-record 3,126 CSUSB students eligible to participate in commencement. Updated to include a link to an online slide show of the weekend's ceremonies.

Web page provides ongoing resources for Inland Empire residents during economic crisis

June 27, 2009

An extension of December's Economic Summit, the Web site is a "one-stop" resource page of agencies that can help the community weather the current economic storm. Also, video of the event is now posted on the site.

Water polo's Kaitlin Hartman is voted first team All-America

June 22, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino water polo star Kaitlin Hartman has been voted to the 2009 Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches NCAA Division II All-America first team. Hartman, a junior from Seattle, Wash., set a new single-season team scoring record with 120 goals in 35 matches this past season and moved into the No. 3 position on the all-time Coyote career scoring list with 234.

CSUSB nation's No. 1 in awarding math degrees to Hispanics

June 22, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino is No. 1 in the United States among universities awarding bachelor's degrees in math to Hispanic students, according to the magazine Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.

Outstanding graduate to sing at commencement ceremony

June 19, 2009

This year marks the 12th year that Shane Churchill will sing the university's alma mater and the national anthem at commencement for Cal State San Bernardino's College of Arts and Letters. Churchill also will be honored as the college's outstanding graduate student at the June 20 ceremony.

Honors graduate heads for Harvard Medical School

June 19, 2009

Jesus Fajardo's desire to attend medical school resulted in being accepted to the University of Southern California, UC Davis and Harvard University. He's opting for Harvard, and working now to raise the money to attend the prestigious Massachusetts school in the fall.

From class clown to positive role model

June 19, 2009

Most people see a college degree as a way to build on their future; others see it as the road to financial success. But for Bryce Holgate, a bachelor's degree from Cal State San Bernardino is his start in giving back to help those in need.

More than 3,100 Cal State San Bernardino students eligible for June graduation

June 19, 2009

More than 3,100 students will be eligible to graduate from Cal State San Bernardino when the university hosts six separate commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21.

Coussoulis, Siva to receive honorary doctorates at CSUSB June commencement ceremonies

June 19, 2009

Nicholas Coussoulis, chairman of Coussoulis Development in San Bernardino, and Ernest Siva, respected elder of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, will receive honorary doctorate degrees at California State University, San Bernardino's commencement ceremonies this weekend.

CSUSB'S College of Arts and Letters names outstanding graduate and undergraduates

June 19, 2009

Shane Churchill is the 2009 Outstanding Graduate and Adriana Vargas and Bryce Holgate are the 2009 Outstanding Undergraduates for Cal State San Bernardino's College of Arts and Letters.

Volunteerism added with academic excellence equals two outstanding Cal State San Bernardino graduating students

June 19, 2009

Clifford Adikuono is the 2009 Outstanding Unndergraduate and Majda Elhams is the 2009 Outstanding Graduate for Cal State San Bernardino's College of Business and Public Administration.

Research opportunities lead to outstanding students for CSUSB's College of Natural Sciences

June 19, 2009

Nicholas Navaroli is the 2009 Outstanding Undergraduate and Ken Noriega is the 2009 Outstanding Graduate for Cal State San Bernardino's College of Natural Sciences.

Research, service define 2009 outstanding students for CSUSB College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

June 19, 2009

Keeonna Harris is the 2009 Outstanding Undergraduate and Valerie Laws is the 2009 Outstanding Graduate for Cal State San Bernardino's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Two outstanding graduates named at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus

June 19, 2009

Jesseca Valcazar is the 2009 Outstanding Undergraduate Student and Cynthia Bradley is the 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student from Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus.

Latino graduates celebrate accomplishments at third annual event

June 18, 2009

While the graduating class of 2009 is entering the world in the most challenging of economic times, it also is one of the most positive times in the United States, said Cynthia Olivo, a Cal State San Bernardino alumna and now associate dean of counseling and student success services at Pasadena City College. More than 135 Latino students were honored at the Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students' Third Annual Latino Grad Day on June 6 at Coussoulis Arena.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on using online social networks to attract more customers

June 15, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a workshop today, Monday, June 15, to help businesses increase their client base using online social networks. The workshop will be from 6-8 p.m. at the center's office on East Airport Drive in San Bernardino.

California State University employee update

June 16, 2009

The California State University Chancellor's Office reports on the latest discussions involving the CSU's labor unions on how to best meet projected budget cuts while keeping the impacts at a minimum to employees. Also, the CSU offers information for students, faculty and staff to prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus as the World Health Organization declares a pandemic.

Murillo Family Observatory breaks ground for construction

June 15, 2009

Construction on the long-anticipated Murillo Family Observatory at Cal State San Bernardino is now officially underway. The groundbreaking ceremony took place Friday, June 12, under cool, gray skies in view of the hilltop site where the observatory will be built behind the university.

TODAY at 5:30 p.m.: CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration hosts 36th Annual Awards Dinner

June 12, 2009

The College of Business and Public Administration at Cal State San Bernardino will host its 36th annual Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. today, Friday, June 12, in the university's Santos Manuel Student Union.

Cal State San Bernardino receives glowing recommendations from state and national teaching accrediting groups

June 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's College of Education has been recommended for full continuing accreditation following a rigorous examination and interview process by national and state teaching accrediting bodies.

CSUSB infant/toddler lab center receives accreditation

June 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's infant/toddler lab school has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, said Amanda Wilcox-Herzog, faculty supervisor of the lab school.

Haas is CCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

June 12, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino senior volleyball libero Meghan Haas on Monday, June 8, was voted the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2008-2009. Haas, a Menifee resident and former star at Chaparral High School in Temecula, has now added one more honor to her long list of accomplishments, including being nominated this year for the Honda/NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

Marlins take Erick Carrillo in 19th round of MLB draft

June 12, 2009

Junior right-handed pitcher Erick Carrillo of Cal State San Bernardino was drafted on Wednesday, June 10, by the Florida Marlins in the 19th round of Major League Baseball’s first-year draft. Carrillo, a Bloomington resident and graduate of Kaiser High School in Fontana, is expected to sign with the Marlins, forgoing his senior season with the Coyotes.

TODAY at 6:30 p.m.: CSUSB's College of Education hosts credential ceremony

June 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's College of Education will hold its annual teaching credential ceremony at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, June 12, at the university's Coussoulis Arena.

Two golfers gain All-America honors

June 12, 2009

Junior Gene Webster was voted to the NCAA Division II-PING All-America second team and senior teammate Micah Burke was voted to the third-team by the Golf Coaches Association of America, it was announced Wednesday.

Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus student travels to Sweden for CSU International Studies program

June 12, 2009

Joseph Guilin, a senior majoring in communication studies at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, will soon head to Sweden as part of the CSU International Studies program. He will attend Uppsala University, just north of Stockholm, for the nine-month program.

TODAY at 9 a.m.: Murillo Family Observatory to break ground

June 12, 2009

Groundbreaking for the long-anticipated observatory at Cal State San Bernardino - what will be known as the Murillo Family Observatory - will take place at the university at 9 a.m. today, Friday, June 12.

CSU leaders consider all options to cope with severe budget cuts

June 11, 2009

Faced with budget reductions between $400 million and $700 million, the California State University's leaders have been meeting to develop strategies to manage an unprecedented budget crisis.

'The Pirates of Penzance' concludes its run this weekend at Cal State San Bernardino

June 12, 2009

Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," concludes its run this weekend at Cal State San Bernardino. Staged in the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre at CSUSB, performances of "The Pirates of Penzance" are June 11, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., and June 14 at 2 p.m.

TODAY: CSUSB's Army ROTC to hold simulated emergency response drill

June 9, 2009

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Cal State San Bernardino will conduct a first-response situational training exercise for its students today, Tuesday, June 9, on the lawn south of the Faculty Office Building on campus. About 75 cadets enrolled in the CSUSB Army ROTC program will participate in the field training exercise, which will simulate first-response aid in emergency medical situations to wounded soldiers in combat.

TODAY: Chicano activist and educator Sal Castro to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

June 9, 2009

Sal Castro, former social studies teacher in East Los Angeles' Lincoln High School and organizer of the historic Chicano movement walkouts of the 1960s, will give a lecture at Cal State San Bernardino today,Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. The lecture, "The Academic Status of Latino Students in California," is sponsored by the CSUSB Latino Business Students Association and MEChA student clubs.

Cross country runner voted to All-District 8 Academic Team

June 5. 2009

Cal State San Bernardino junior cross country runner Shawna Alvarez of Twentynine Palms has been voted to the ESPN-The Magazine All-District 8 Academic Team for track and cross country. It is the second straight year that Alvarez has earned first-team honors and it makes her eligible for ESPN-The Magazine Academic All-America honors that will be announced later this month.

TODAY: Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Pirates of Penzance' opens

June 5, 2009

Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," opens today, Friday, June 5, at Cal State San Bernardino. Staged in the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre at CSUSB, performances of "The Pirates of Penzance" are June 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m., and June 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

Saturday: Third Annual Latino Grad Day at Cal State San Bernardino

June 5, 2009

The Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students at Cal State San Bernardino will sponsor its Third Annual Latino Grad Day on Saturday, June 6, at 3 p.m. at the university's Coussoulis Arena.

Paul McCartney's West Coast premiere of 'Ecce Cor Meum' to be performed by CSUSB Concert Choir

June 5, 2009

The West Coast premiere of Sir Paul McCartney's "Ecce Cor Meum" will be performed by Cal State San Bernardino's Concert Choir and the Mountainside Master Chorale on Sunday, June 7, at the Garrison Theater in Claremont.

TODAY: CSUSB Palm Desert Campus honors future teachers

June 5, 2009

Seventy-seven students who have qualified to teach in the state of California will be honored today, Friday, June 5, when Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus presents them with their teaching credentials.

Arabic language program receives $80K grant to teach Arabic to area high school students

June 4, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's intensive Arabic language learning program will open its doors this summer to 25 area high school students at a reduced fee, courtesy of a special $80,000 federal grant from STARTALK. STARTALK is part of the National Security Language Initiative, which seeks to expand and improve the teaching and learning of strategically important world languages that are currently not widely taught in the United States.

Granados named CCAA Female Athlete of the Year

June 5, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino volleyball player Jessica Granados has added another major award to her growing collection of hardware following her All-American season in 2008, as she was named the 2008-2009 California Collegiate Athletic Association Female Athlete of the Year.

TODAY: Coyotes launch Hall of Fame with five in Class of 2009

June 3, 2009

The Cal State San Bernardino athletics department will wrap up its celebration of 25 years of intercollegiate athletics with the establishment of a Coyote Athletics Hall of Fame. The first class of five members will be inducted in a special ceremony today, Wednesday, June 3, as part of CSUSB's annual All-Sports Banquet at the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center.

TODAY: MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and the dangers of social networking

June 3, 2009

To help with social networking sites and their uses and applications, Javier Torner, Cal State San Bernardino's university information security officer, will discuss the new tools and information security risks and threats associated with social networking on sites such as MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The presentation will be today, Wednesday, June 3, from noon to 1 p.m., in CSUSB's Pfau Library.

100 student-athletes earn academic honors; tennis wins team award

June 5, 2009

Forty Cal State San Bernardino student-athletes earned "Leader of the Pack Awards" for achieving high grade point averages during the winter quarter 2009, while 60 other student-athletes earned at least a 3.0 for the same quarter.

CSUSB president to review university's budget challenges

June 4, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig will discuss the university's planning budget for 2009-2010, as well as some of the challenges the campus will face next year and in the future, at a special meeting on Monday, June 15.

TODAY: Ethnic studies symposium to be held at Cal State San Bernardino

June 2, 2009

The ethnic studies program at Cal State San Bernardino will hold its fourth annual ethnic studies symposium, "Making Culture in the Inland Empire," today, Tuesday, June 2, at the university's Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center, with guest speakers Robert Gonzales Vasquez and Rickerby Hinds.

Physics professor gives tips on watching the International Space Station, which passes over Southern California tonight

May 29, 2009

The International Space Station will be orbiting over Southern California today, Friday, May 29, and will be visible for anyone to see. Cal State San Bernardino physics professor Leo Connolly gives tips on when and how to see it.

Ex-CSUSB All-American wins NCAA Division II 10,000 meter outdoor track title

May 28, 2009

For four years at Cal State San Bernardino, Tanya Zeferjahn of Hesperia was called the best cross country runner in the history of the Coyotes program. Now, she can be called national champion. On Friday, May 22, at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship meet, in San Angelo, Texas, Zeferjahn - competing for Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., - captured the 10,000 meter title.

Amaya named director of CSUSB's International Center

May 28, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino alumnus Paul Amaya has taken on double-duty as the new full-time director of the university's International Center and co-director of its International Institute.

Coyotes take 2nd place in NCAA golf championship tournament

May 27, 2009

Sonoma State caught Cal State San Bernardino on the 72nd hole of the 2009 NCAA Division II Golf Championship Friday and then beat the Coyotes in a one-hole playoff to capture its first national golf championship.

Saturday: World famous composer, performers merge East and West in showcase concert

May 28, 2009

Renowned composer Chinary Ung and some of his former students will join together to integrate Eastern with Western music when this group of world-class musicians performs in the Cal State San Bernardino Recital Hall on Saturday, May 30. "A Confluence of Cultures," the latest of the CSUSB music department's Music Showcase Series, brings together innovation and tradition.

TODAY: Director of blockbuster hit 'Twilight' to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

May 27, 2009

Award-winning filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke, director of last year's blockbuster vampire romance "Twilight," will talk about the art of filmmaking during a special lecture at Cal State San Bernardino today, Wednesday, May 27. Hardwicke's presentation "The Art of Filmmaking" will focus on her experiences as an art director, production designer, writer, film director and producer.

Four Cal State San Bernardino students selected to attend Global Model United Nations conference in Switzerland

May 26, 2009

Four students from Cal State San Bernardino's award-winning 2009 Model United Nations team have been selected to attend the first Global Model UN conference in Switzerland this summer. They will be among the more than 1,000 university-level students, ages 18 to 24 at the time of the conference, who have been invited from member states where Model UN programs are currently organized.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus announces Annenberg Scholarship winners

May 26, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has announced the recipients of its Annenberg scholarships for 2009-2010. This year's recipients are Stephanie Brown of Cathedral City, Lee Anne Foster of Anza, Autumn Martino of Palm Desert, Roberta Runyan of Indian Wells and Jerry Young of Palm Springs. Each will receive scholarships of up to $3,000 for the academic year.

Campus closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day

May 22, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The campus will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Coyote Challenge 5- and 10-K Run -- Walk set for Sunday at Cal State San Bernardino

May 28, 2009

Runners and walkers of all ages are registering to participate in the 2009 Coyote Challenge 5-10K Run -- Walk on Sunday, May 31, at Cal State San Bernardino. Fifteen age-group divisions ranging from under 9 to 75 and over are offered for the combined run-walk that begins at 8 a.m. on the athletic and physical education fields located off Northpark Boulevard at Coyote Drive.

CSUSB Coyote Radio new home for award-winning 'Isla Earth' radio series

May 25, 2009

Isla Earth, the award-winning radio program with an audience of more that 5 million listeners nationwide, has a new home and partner: Cal State San Bernardino's Coyote Radio. The program, which airs on many National Public Radio stations as well as many commercial radio outlets, is the result of an agreement with the university's academic computing and media department and Coyote Radio with the Catalina Island Conservancy and Southern California Edison.

TODAY: Leonard Transportation Center hosts forum on state mandate to reduce greenhouse gases

May 22, 2009

The forum, "Greener California: the Impacts of SB 375 and How Municipalities Develop Their Winning Strategies under the New Law," will be on Friday, May 22, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario. The event is free and is sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation Research, Innovation and Technology Agency and the California Department of Transportation.

California State University to face deep cuts in 2009-2010 budget as voters reject propositions

May 25, 2009

Chancellor Charles B. Reed said, "With the results of the special election known, the California State University faces accumulated cuts totaling $410 million in its 2009-2010 budget that will severely impact our ability to provide student access to our universities, maintain our workforce, preserve services, and protect the quality of our institutions."

TODAY: Pfau Library displays archeological photo collection

May 20, 2009

The Pfau Library will display photographs by archaeologist Charley Clayton Howe in its Special Collections Reading Room on Wednesday, May 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. The public is invited to see the collection and hear about the photographs, as well as about the petroglyphs and pictographs of Southern California.

The California State University employee update

May 22, 2009

The update includes news on the cuts the California State University system faces after failure of key budget propositions on Tuesday, as well as news that Chancellor Charles B. Reed testifying today, Thursday, May 21, before a Congressional subcommittee to seek more student financial aid.

Cal State San Bernardino police officer receives award

May 19, 2009

Cpl. Julie Barbo-Garcia of Cal State San Bernardino's University Police Department was honored at the Women Peace Officers' Association of California awards luncheon today, Monday, May 18, at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey. Barbo-Garcia, who joined the CSUSB police force in 2005, received the award for professional achievement.

Coyotes, 19 other teams compete for NCAA Division II men's golf title

May 22, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s men’s golf team is on a mission in this, its fourth straight attempt to make history by being the first team in the history of Coyote Athletics to capture an NCAA Division II team championship. The tournament runs through Friday. Up-to-date news is at csusbathletics.com and you can monitor the Coyotes in real time at www.golfstat.com.

TODAY: Holocaust survivors to speak at diversity lecture

May 19, 2009

Holocaust survivors Eva Brown and Edith Eva Eger will share their experiences in a noon lecture today, Tuesday, May 19, at Cal State San Bernardino's Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center. Their presentation is part of the university's Conversations on Diversity lecture series.

Coachella Valley grammar competition to air on KCET Desert Cities

May 18, 2009

The second Coachella Valley Grammar Bee, produced in part by Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, will air on KCET Desert Cities several times in May. The first broadcast will be Sunday, May 17.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino fifth Asian Movie Festival concludes

May 18, 2009

An Asian film festival that has featured genres ranging from romantic comedies to an action-adventure flick starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li concludes its run today, Monday, May 18, at Cal State San Bernardino.

Saturday: Cal State San Bernardino students present annual Celebration of Pilipino Culture

May 15, 2009

The annual Celebration of Pilipino Culture night takes place Saturday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Steelworkers Auditorium in Fontana. The event is being presented by Lubos PASO, the Cal State San Bernardino Filipino student group, the CSUSB Department of Anthropology and the Community-University Partnership.

Saturday: Center offers workshop on business plans for aspiring and existing women business owners

May 15, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on what a business plan is and how to develop one for existing or prospective business owners on Saturday, May 16.

Saturday: CSUSB's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences inducts inaugural class to its hall of fame

May 15, 2009

Seven Cal State San Bernardino alumni will be inducted into the inaugural class of the university's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Hall of Fame during a ceremony on May 16 in the courtyard of the college's building.

CSU chancellor's update on the budget

May 19. 2009

Califorina State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed provides an update on the CSU budget and the impact the May 19 special election would have on it.

Saturday: Freshman advising and registration offered at Cal State San Bernardino

May 15, 2009

"SOAR 2 Success," Cal State San Bernardino's mandatory academic advising and class registration program for first-time freshmen enrolling for the fall 2009 term, will conduct the first of its two-part program on Saturday, May 16, and again on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m.-noon at the university's Coussoulis Arena.

CSU Trustees increase student fees for 2009-2010 as state funding declines

May 15, 2009

Facing serious reductions in state funding, the California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, May 13, increased undergraduate, credential and graduate student fees for the 2009-2010 academic year.

TODAY: American Indian Women of Distinction symposium to be held at Cal State San Bernardino

May 14, 2009

The fourth annual American Indian Women of Distinction Symposium 2009 will be held at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, May 14, to honor tribal elders Renona Pennington of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Lorena Majel-Dixon from the Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians.

Asian film festival continues today and Monday, May 18

May 14, 2009

An Asian film festival featuring genres ranging from romantic comedies to an action-adventure flick starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li runs today, Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 18, at Cal State San Bernardino.

Continuing today through May 18: Cal State San Bernardino hosts fifth annual Asian Movie Festival

May 13, 2009

An Asian film festival featuring genres ranging from romantic comedies to an action-adventure flick starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li continues today through Monday, May 18, at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: CSUSB center offers workshop on business owners' financial statements

May 14, 2009

A one-day workshop to help business owners learn how to read, understand and use their financial statements will be presented today, Thursday, May 14, by the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center offers business workshop in Corona

May 13, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Wednesday, May 13, in Corona to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

Today through May 18: Cal State San Bernardino hosts fifth Asian Movie Festival

May 11, 2009

An Asian film festival featuring genres ranging from romantic comedies to an action-adventure flick starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li runs Monday, May 11, through Monday, May 18, at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on strategic business planning

May 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop to help people who are considering launching a new business, or who already operate one, develop a business plan. The workshop will be held today, Tuesday, May 12.

TODAY: 'An Evening with Mummy' at the RVF Art Museum

May 8, 2009

To celebrate Mother's Day, the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino will host a special event today, Friday, May 8, for moms and their families to learn about ancient Egypt and how mothers were celebrated in their own time.

CSUSB Greek community to help revive Yucaipa Regional Park

May 8, 2009

California State University, San Bernardino's Greek community will team up with the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department on Saturday, May 9, to spruce up Yucaipa Regional Park in time for its annual Memorial Day opening.

TODAY: NY Times Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter to speak on terrorism

May 8, 2009

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Eric Lichtblau will give a presentation on "Combating Terrorism: Not Quite Yesterday's News" at Cal State San Bernardino today, Friday, May 8. Lichtblau's lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be at noon in Room 107 of the university's Santos Manuel Student Union.

Saturday: Cal State San Bernardino hosts third annual Foster Care Summit

May 8, 2009

An all-day conference aimed at helping foster youth make the transition into adulthood is planned for Saturday, May 9, at Cal State San Bernardino. The third annual Foster Care Summit will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the university's Santos Manuel Student Union.

Saturday: Inland Empire Dance Concert Series at Cal State San Bernardino

May 8, 2009

Elite dance talent from around the Inland Empire will come together to perform at California State University, San Bernardino on Saturday, May 9, for the Inland Empire Dance Concert Series.

TODAY: Legendary author Peter S. Beagle reading at CSUSB

May 7, 2009

"StarTrek: The Next Generation" screenwriter Peter S. Beagle will discuss his work and read from his writings today, Thursday, May 7, at California State University, San Bernardino's Pfau Library.

TODAY: Women's business center offers teleconference on government certification

May 7, 2009

Competition for government contracts can be fierce - especially for small businesses that must compete with larger entities for a share of government work. To that end, Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a teleconference today, Thursday, May 7, to help owners of small businesses who are considering obtaining a business certification for government contracts.

TODAY: Lecture highlights return of museum's Egyptian collection

May 7, 2009

To commemorate the return of the permanent collection of Egyptian antiquities to Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum, museum director Eva Kirsch will highlight some of the artifacts in a lecture today, Thursday, May 7.

Coyotes golf team qualifies for NCAA championship tournament

May 7, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino’s golf team on Wednesday, May 6, qualified to make its fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Division II national championship tournament to be played on May 19-22 at Loomis Trail Golf Club in Blaine, Wash.

TODAY: 'Piano Sketches and Creations,' concert and lecture on Philippine music, to be presented at Cal State San Bernardino

May 6, 2009

One of the Philippines' leading concert pianists, Nita Abrogar-Quinto, and a composer and scholar on indigenous Philippine culture, Maria Christine Muyco, will appear at Cal State San Bernardino on Wednesday, May 6, for a concert and lecture.

Two CSUSB associate vice presidents among 63 Women of Distinction

May 7, 2009

Francoise Aylmer and Helga Kray are among the 63 to be honored by state Assemblyman Bill Emmerson (R-Redlands) at the 63rd District's Fifth Annual 63 Women of Distinction Luncheon, today, Thursday, May 7, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario.

TODAY: Economist John Husing to be honored as CSUSB Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer

May 1, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's College of Business and Public Administration will honor noted local economist John E. Husing as its 2009 Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer today, Friday, May 1, at a luncheon on campus.

TODAY: 'Marketing Your Business' the topic at women's business center workshop

May 4, 2009

To help prospective and existing businesses promote themselves and their products, the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a marketing workshop, "Nothing Happens Until You Market Something," today, Monday, May 4.

The California State University employee update

May 1, 2009

Several important propositions will be before California voters during a special election May 19. Propositions 1A through 1E seek to stabilize California's current financial crisis and to implement long-term budget reform. Other news includes the sale of bonds to resume construction, and the effort to keep a CSU education affordable.

CSUSB professor to head national task force

May 1, 2009

A national task force on sexual orientation issues in the English teaching profession will be co-chaired by Cal State San Bernardino English professor Jackie Rhodes. Rhodes will serve on the Conference of College Composition and Communication's Task Force on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and/or Queer issues in the profession.

Saturday: Starting your own business workshop offered by women's business center

May 1, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, May 2, to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses. "Successful Start-Ups: The ABCs of Starting Your Own Business" will be an interactive discussion on the role of an entrepreneur and will present the steps to take when starting a business.

TODAY: Inaugural creative writing series event remembers alumnus

April 30, 2009

The inaugural Felix Guadalupe Valdez Creative Writing Series and Celebration launches today, Thursday, April 30, to honor a Cal State San Bernardino alumnus and showcase creative writing. The event will feature readings by renowned poet Jacqueline Osherow, CSUSB students and the poetry of late CSUSB student Felix Valdez. It also will unveil a new scholarship named in his honor.

TODAY: Two CSUSB colleges host high desert alumni networking reception

April 30, 2009

Two academic colleges at Cal State San Bernardino -- the College of Business and Public Administration and the College of Natural Sciences -- will co-host a networking reception for CSUSB alumni who live or work in the high desert region of Southern California. The event will be today, Thursday, April 30, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Victorville.

This weekend: Cal State San Bernardino Opera Workshop to perform full-length Offenbach opera

May 1, 2009

CSUSB Opera Workshop director Stacey Fraser will direct students in a full-length operatic production of Jacques Offenbach's one-act opera, "RSVP, or a Musicale at Mr. Cauliflower's." The two performances will feature a double cast in the principal roles of Ernestine and Babylas and will take place on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the CSUSB Performing Arts Recital Hall.

University officials continue to monitor flu outbreak; offer tips to reduce risk of infection

May 15, 2009

While there have been no reports of swine flu cases at Cal State San Bernardino or involving CSUSB students, faculty or staff, university officials continue to closely monitor the developing swine flu situation and recommend that the campus community pay attention to local news and to the "announcements" section of the CSUSB home page for updates. Faculty, staff and students are advised to be aware of the symptoms and how best to protect themselves.

TODAY: 20th annual DisAbility awareness event features Paralympic athlete and entrepreneur Matt Glowacki

April 28, 2009

Matt Glowacki was born relatively healthy in 1973, only he was born without legs. Though he lacked the limbs others have, it never limited Glowacki, whose parents made sure to provide him with every opportunity to live a normal life. Today, Tuesday, April 28, Glowacki will share his life story, "Walking Is Overrated," at the 20th annual DisAbilities event at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: Mexican-American Baseball Project presentation, noon, Pfau Library

April 28, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will become the new home to a special part of the national pastime. The Mexican-American Baseball Project will now be housed at the university's John M. Pfau Library. A lecture on the project, "Mexican-American Baseball in Los Angeles: From the Barrios to the Big Leagues," will be held on Tuesday, April 28, from noon to 1 p.m. at the library.

Cal State San Bernardino team takes first place in Information Technology Competition

April 28, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's systems analysis team won first place for its case design for a fictitious satellite provider at the 13th annual Information Technology Competition at Cal Poly Pomona on Saturday, April 25. Two CSUSB teams, sponsored by the university's Information Assurance and Security Management Center, competed at the event in the business systems analysis and the computer forensics categories, respectively.

Slain Long Beach pharmacist was CSUSB soccer player in 1980s

April 27, 2009

Teammates of former Cal State San Bernardino soccer player Hugo Bustamante praised him as a man with not only a passion for his sport but a passion for life, faith and family. To say they were stunned by Bustamante's death at the hands of a co-worker who gunned him down inside the outpatient pharmacy at Long Beach Memorial Hospital on April 16 would be an understatement.

Saturday: Cal State San Bernardino hosts Southern California Primate Research Forum

April 24, 2009

More than 60 academics, zoo professionals and other researchers will be at Cal State San Bernardino when it hosts "New Discoveries in Primate Behavior," a gathering of the Southern California Primate Research Forum, on Saturday, April 25.

Explorer Ballard uses thrill of live scientific expeditions at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

April 24, 2009

Through Saturday, April 25, "Immersion Presents Ocean Exploration," a cutting-edge, interactive educational program led by Robert Ballard and a team of scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other institutions, will use telepresence technology - a combination of satellite and Internet connections - to transport young people live from Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus to a scientific expedition in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea.

TODAY: Annual Latin American Studies Conference examines immigration issues

April 23, 2009

Immigration issues will be the focus of the annual Latin American Studies Conference, "Study of the Americas," at Cal State San Bernardino featuring writer/documentary photographer David Bacon as the keynote speaker. The conference begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Pine Room of the Lower Commons. Bacon's presentation will be at 4 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theatre.

TODAY: Egyptian artifacts return to permanent display at RVF Art Museum

April 23, 2009

One of the Inland Empire's jewels, a collection of more than 200 Egyptian artifacts, will go back on exhibit at Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum. "Treasures from Ancient Egypt" will be on display beginning today, Thursday, April 23, through July 25. A reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m.

CSUSB supporter of higher education to be honored with Ellis Island Medal of Honor

April 23, 2009

Allen "Ali" Cayir," Cal State San Bernardino's Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year for 2005 for the College of Extended Learning and whose generosity led to the establishment of a cultural foundation lab at the university, will receive an Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 9.

The California State University employee update

April 23, 2009

The update from the chancellor's office of the California State University includes the impact of federal stimulus funding and news on the CSU's Fulbright scholars.

This weekend: Spring is when 'Novio Boy's' thoughts turn to romance in Cal State San Bernardino production

April 24, 2009

"Novio Boy" is a comedy about Rudy, a ninth-grade boy, who has just set up a first date with an "older woman," an eleventh-grader, Patricia. The play explores the advice Rudy receives from his family and friends on how to make real headway in the relationship by speaking from your heart. The Cal State San Bernardino' production will be staged in the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre .

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on negotiating commercial leases

April 27, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a workshop for new and existing business owners on commercial leases. "How to Negotiate Your Lease" will be held at the center's office in San Bernardino on Monday, April 27, from 6-9 p.m.

TODAY: CSUSB Symphonic Band concert to feature university President Albert Karnig

April 22, 2009

Often performing rare 20th century pieces, the Cal State San Bernardino Symphonic Band is known for its ambitious musical selections. Today, Wednesday, April 22, the band, conducted by Jeffrey Boeckman, in conjunction with Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, will perform Aaron Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait," with narration by CSUSB President Albert Karnig.

TODAY: Middle East expert to present views on Israeli-Palestinian peace

April 22, 2009

Hussein Ibish, a senior fellow with the American Task Force for Palestine, will present his views about bringing peace to the war-torn Middle East when he visits Cal State San Bernardino at noon today, Wednesday, April 22. Ibish will speak on "A New Course: Moving Forward Towards Israeli-Palestinian Peace" at noon in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater.

TODAY: CSUSB Palm Desert Campus to host 10th annual Southern California Edison Golf Classic

April 27, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus will host its 10th annual Southern California Edison Golf Classic to support student scholarships and campus development programs. The event will be held Monday, April 27, at The Classic Club in Palm Desert.

Deadline to apply to CSUSB's doctorate program in educational leadership is today

April 20, 2009

The deadline to apply for fall 2009 entrance into the educational leadership doctorate degree program at Cal State San Bernardino is today, Monday, April 20. The deadline was originally Feb. 28.

Indian Wells Theater announces new season at CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus

April 20, 2009

The Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus has announced the schedule of its inaugural 2009-2010 season as a full-scale performing arts venue. Season tickets will be available for each of three separate series, including the Broadway Series of plays, the Indian Wells Pops series of big band concerts, and "Conversations with…", a series of hosted discussions with fascinating people.

TODAY: Well-known expert on ethics will lead discussion on global ethics at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

April 20, 2009

Author and speaker Rushworth Kidder will discuss and sign his latest book, "Moral Courage: Making Choices in Tough Times," at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus today, Monday, April 20. Kidder's talk and book signing will take place at 7 p.m. in the campus's Indian Wells Theater.

Cal State San Bernardino Model United Nations team finishes on top – again

April 21, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Model United Nations team has again earned the highest honor – the Outstanding Delegation Award – at the 2009 National Model United Nations Conference, which took place in New York April 7-12.

CSUSB hosts intelligence center conference

April 17, 2009

The California State University Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence will host an Intelligence Community Career Day conference today, Friday, April 17, at Cal State San Bernardino. The event will include a mock analysis on North Korea and a keynote speech by CSUSB alumnus Chris Rasmussen of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

TODAY: CSUSB celebrates Langston Hughes' work

April 16, 2009

A live, multi-media performance of celebrated poet, novelist and playwright Langston Hughes will be held at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, April 16. Ron McCurdy, a professor of music at USC, and his jazz quartet will perform Hughes' "Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz," featuring live jazz, spoken word, and the imagery of the Harlem Renaissance.

Students' Korean trip a success

April 16, 2009

Twenty-seven Cal State San Bernardino students traveled to South Korea during spring break to one of CSUSB's sister universities, doing two-day internships at Korean public schools and hospitals, and even visiting the legendary demilitarized zone and stepping on North Korean soil.

TODAY: Chief prosecutor from Rwanda to discuss challenges achieving justice in genocide trials

April 15, 2009

Rwanda's Justice Hassan Bubacar Jallow will speak about his country's ongoing efforts to bring accused genocide fugitives to justice when he visits Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus on Wednesday, April 15, as part of the campus's 2009 Lecture Series.

Kinesiology professor to receive Community Champion Award

April 16, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino kinesiology professor Aaron Moffett will receive a 2009 Community Champion Award from Molina Healthcare of California as "an everyday hero" for his work with the DisAbility Sports Festival held at CSUSB.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on business plans for aspiring and existing women business owners

April 14, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop for existing or prospective business owners on what a business plan is and how to develop one today, Tuesday, April 14.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on using online social networks to grow businesses

April 13. 2009

"Obtain More Customers through Online Social Networks" will help participants learn how to integrate online marketing techniques into an existing marketing plan to help businesses get more clients. The hands-on workshop will give participants information about online social network resources, such as LinkedIn and Facebook, and strategies that are effective for business growth.

CSUSB honor society chapter earns top award

April 10, 2009

The CSUSB chapter was selected for the dollar amount of scholarships awarded in the academic cycle as well as the number and breadth of activities promoting academic-based international programming.

Saturday: From O.K. Corral to SoCal

April 17, 2009

The John M. Pfau Library at Cal State San Bernardino will wrangle a touch of the Old West into its Rheubottom/Webster presentation of "The Legendary Earp Clan in San Bernardino County." Local historian Nick Cataldo, who has done extensive research on the Earps, will give the annual lecture on Saturday, April 18.

Saturday: Emmy Award-winning political editor to lead Proposition 8 discussion in Palm Desert

April 10, 2009

California's controversial Proposition 8 will be the topic of discussion led by openly gay San Francisco political editor, Hank Plante, on Saturday, April 11, at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus.

Final weekend for free income tax preparation through Cal State San Bernardino's VITA program

April 10, 2009

Low-income local residents who earned less than $60,000 last year, the elderly or disabled are all eligible for free income tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at Cal State San Bernardino. The 2009 program runs through Saturday, April 11, at various locations in local communities. San Bernardino's Norman F. Feldheym Library will hold its final tax preparation day for the VITA program today, April 10.

TODAY: Talk wrestles with works of German artist Anselm Kiefer

April 9, 2009

"Wrestling with History: Art of Anselm Kiefer" is the topic when Eva Kirsch, director of the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino, speaks at the museum today, Thursday, April 9, from 5-6:15 p.m. Admission to the event is free.

TODAY: Women's business center offers ABCs of business workshop in Corona

April 8, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop today, Wednesday, April 8, in Corona to help people who are considering launching a new business or who already operate their own businesses.

TODAY: CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hosts 'College: Making it Happen'

April 8, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus will host its eighth annual "College: Making it Happen" event on Wednesday, April 8, in the campus's Indian Wells Theater.

TODAY: Career Expo to be held at Cal State San Bernardino

April 7, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Career Development Center will host its annual Career Expo today, Tuesday, April 7, in Coussoulis Arena. More than 120 companies and other organizations will be on hand to recruit potential employees.

The California State University employee update

April 10, 2009

The latest news from the California State University for its employees, including Chancellor Charles B. Reed testifying before the state Senate Budget Subcommittee on April 2 on the importance of the CSU's role in the state's economic recovery. Reed appeared with University of California President Mark Yudof and California Community College Chancellor Jack Scott.

TODAY: CSUSB center offers workshop on the franchise industry

April 6, 2009

Budding and veteran entrepreneurs can learn about the rewards and risks of franchise business ownership at a workshop Monday, April 6, offered by the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: Women's business center offers four-part workshop on writing business plans

April 7. 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will present a four-part workshop starting today, Tuesday, April 7, for existing or prospective business owners on how to develop a business plan.

Cal State San Bernardino to offer accounting master's degree

April 6, 2009

For the first time in Cal State San Bernardino's history, the university will offer a master of science in accounting program beginning in fall 2009. Students may apply for entrance into the program now, said Ghulam Sarwar, chair of the accounting and finance department in CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration.

Saturday: CSUSB women's business center launches ABCs of business workshop

April 3, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, April 4, to help people who are considering launching or who already operate their own businesses. "Successful Start-Ups: The ABCs of Starting Your Own Business" will be an interactive discussion on the role of an entrepreneur and will present the steps to take when starting a business.

Today is deadline to apply to CSUSB's new M.F.A. in creative writing program

April 1, 2008

Looking to fine tune the literary skills of future novelists and poets, the sole creative writing master of fine arts program offered in San Bernardino County will launch at Cal State San Bernardino in fall 2009. The new writing program is accepting applications through April 1, 2009.

All things CSUSB

March 31, 2009

"myCSUSB," a new television program hosted and produced by Cal State San Bernardino, takes to the air today, Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. on KCSB Channel 3, San Bernardino's cable access station.

Campus closes Tuesday, March 31, for Cesar Chavez holiday

March 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will be closed Tuesday, March 31, in observance of the state holiday commemorating the birth of the late Cesar Chavez, founder and president of United Farm Workers of America. The campus will reopen for business on Wednesday, April 1. Classes will not be in session this week for spring break, although campus administrative offices will be open for the other four weekdays.

Tuesday: Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture, 'Mending a Torn World: Women in Interreligious Dialogue'

March 30, 2009

The 22nd annual Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture will feature former nun and author Maura O'Neill, who will speak on "Mending a Torn World: Women in Interreligious Dialogue." The CSUSB co-sponsored lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1475 Northpark Blvd. in San Bernardino.

CSU trustees support propositions on May 19 ballot

March 30, 2009

The California State University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to endorse five of the propositions that will come before voters in a May 19 special election. Recognizing the state's unprecedented fiscal crisis, the Trustees agreed to support Propositions 1A through 1E, saying the measures will help solve the state's critical budget problems.

CSSA conducts search for California State University student trustee; deadline is today, Wednesday, April 1

April 1, 2009

Last Jan. 27, the California State Student Association opened its annual search for a student trustee to serve on the California State University board of trustees. Applications are now being accepted by the CSSA and are due on April 1.

Academy establishes Police Explorer Post at Cal State San Bernardino

March 27, 2009

The Public Safety Academy and California State University, San Bernardino has announced the establishment of Police Explorer Post 308, which will allow academy cadets to participate in law enforcement activities at the university while being exposed to college life.

Coussoulis, Siva to receive honorary doctorates at university's June Commencement ceremonies

March 30, 2009

Nicholas Coussoulis, chairman of Coussoulis Development in San Bernardino, and Ernest Siva, respected elder of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, will receive honorary doctorate degrees at California State University, San Bernardino's June commencement ceremonies, said Albert K. Karnig, university president.

Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus hosts Virginia Waring International Piano Competition

Apirl 3, 2009

The Virginia Waring International Piano Competition returns to Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus through Saturday, April 4. All events, except for the solo finals on Friday, April 3, are free and open to the public. Parking is free.

Professor will no longer have to work for his frequent flier miles

March 30, 2009

Even though morning rush hour traffic can take two hours in the Inland Empire, Robert Stein won't be flying to work anymore. Stein, a longtime professor of mathematics at Cal State San Bernardino's College of Natural Sciences, has been flying between Portland, Ore., and San Bernardino for the past five years each winter quarter. As of the end of the winter 2009 quarter, he is officially retired.

TODAY: San Bernardino mayor bestows 'Golden Apples' to CSUSB faculty, staff at awards ceremony

March 25, 2009

Two professors and two staff members from Cal State San Bernardino will be honored with Golden Apple awards at the 15th annual San Bernardino Mayor's Golden Apple banquet today, Wednesday, March 25.

Cal State San Bernardino names Bodman Provost, VP of Academic Affairs

March 25, 2009

Andrew R. Bodman, who has served in academic and administrative positions in higher education for nearly 25 years - most recently at Western Washington University - has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at California State University, San Bernardino. He will assume his duties with the start of the new academic year on July 1.

The California State University employee update

March 25, 2009

Speaking before the Assembly Budget Subcommittee March 18, California State University Chancellor Charles Reed detailed the fiscal impact to the CSU of the state's recently enacted budget, saying he is deeply concerned about the erosion of quality and student access in the absence of adequate funding.

TODAY: Middle school students, parents can make it happen at CSUSB

March 25, 2009

Families who want their children to start thinking about college early can find answers and support when Cal State San Bernardino hosts its annual introduction to the university event, "College: Making It Happen," today, Wednesday, March 25.

RCC Moreno Valley Campus and CSUSB sign dual admissions agreement

March 20, 2009

Officials from Riverside Community College District's Moreno Valley Campus and California State University, San Bernardino have signed a new dual admissions agreement that will allow students to be admitted to RCC Moreno Valley and CSUSB at the same time.

Saturday: Women's business center offers workshop on crafting business plans

March 20, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a one-day workshop for existing or prospective business owners on how to develop a business plan. The workshop on Saturday, March 21, will review the elements of a business plan.

Continuing this weekend: 'Six Degrees of Separation'

March 19, 2009

"Six Degrees of Separation," John Guare's comedy of manners, will explore the blurring of class and truth when the play continues its run through Sunday, March 22, at Cal State San Bernardino's Ronald E. Barnes Theatre in the Performing Arts Building.

Expanding the bridge in distance education

March 18, 2009

Faculty bridging the technological gap in distance education will be celebrated by the Office of Distributed Learning at Cal State San Bernardino at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 18. The luncheon will recognize eight faculty members who have been instrumental in developing and implementing distance learning programs and courses for non-traditional students.

CSUSB grabs gold medal in national marketing competition

March 18, 2009

The new design of Cal State San Bernardino's Web site earned a gold medal in the 24th annual Admissions Advertising Awards national competition. CSUSB also captured a bronze medal for the latest additions to its recruitment video series, themed "Come Here, Go Anywhere." The new videos highlight the university's academic excellence and the success of some of its graduates.

University of New Mexico professor and community-based research expert to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

March 19, 2009

Nina Wallerstein, a national expert on community-based participatory research from the University of New Mexico, will speak at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, March 19, at the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center.

Broncos nip Coyotes in overtime, 83-81

March 17, 2009

Cal Poly Pomona scored a three-pointer at the end of regulation to force an overtime, then won the NCAA West Regional quarterfinal contest with rival Cal State San Bernardino, 83-81, in Carver Gym at Western Washington University Friday, March 13.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino hosts Careers in Education Day

March 17, 2009

For those interested in education as a profession, Cal State San Bernardino will host its annual Careers in Education Day today, Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the atrium of the College of Education building.

Donors can fight bitter disease

March 17, 2009

In partnership with City of Hope, CSUSB's College of Education will host the Marrow Registration Drive on the front lawn of the College of Education building today, Tuesday, March 17. The event will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

TODAY: Women's business enter offers leadership and management workshop for budding entrepreneurs

March 18, 2009

The workshop, which is designed for people who are considering launching a new business or already operate their own business, will be held today, Wednesday, March 18, from 6-9 p.m. at the Inland Empire Women's Business Center office in San Bernardino.

Local philanthropists present check for new Cal State San Bernardino observatory

March 18, 2009

Local philanthropists Pauline and George Murillo helped Cal State San Bernardino's dreams of stargazing through an observatory become closer to reality with the formal presentation Friday, March 13, of a check for $800,000.

'Doing Business with India' expert speaks at final Business Alliance Executive Briefing for 2009

March 19, 2009

Entrepreneur and jewelry craftsman Valmik Mundkur will be the guest speaker at Cal State San Bernardino's Business Alliance Executive Briefings today, Thursday, March 19. The event, sponsored by CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration and the Business Alliance, begins at 7 a.m. It is the final lecture in the series.

Women's cross country team gets academic honor

March 16, 2009

For the 10th straight year, the Cal State San Bernardino women’s cross country team has been selected as one of the NCAA Division II All-Academic teams. The team compiled a combined grade point average of 3.29 to finish among 99 teams across the country who earned at least a 3.1 team GPA to make the list.

TODAY: Coyotes face Broncos in NCAA regional opener

March 13, 2009

The Coyotes enter the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournanment with a seven-game win streak and will face No. 3 Cal Poly Pomona, the 2009 CCAA co-champion at 5 p.m. today, Friday, March 13, at Western Washington University, host of the sub-regional tournament. If they win, the Coyotes will face the winner of the WWU-Central Washington game in the semifinals at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

TODAY: Will Keim to speak on ethics, values and success

March 12, 2009

Nationally renowned speaker Will Keim will address college student success, values and ethics at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, March 12, in the university's Santos Manuel Student Union Theater. The presentation, "Welcome to the Time of Your Life," is sponsored by the CSUSB Office of Student Leadership and Development and will begin at 11:30 a.m.

TODAY: Enterprise Rent-A-Car chief to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

March 12, 2009

Andy Taylor, who has made Enterprise-Rent-A-Car the largest rental car company in North America, will speak at a luncheon edition of Cal State San Bernardino's Executive Briefings series today, Thursday, March 12. Taylor's presentation about his 40 years in the automotive business is sponsored by CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration and the Business Alliance. The event is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Obershaw Dining Room.

TODAY: RVF Art Museum lecture on artist, composer Richard Wagner

March 12, 2009

On the occasion of the premier production of Richard Wagner's work, "The Ring of the Nibelung" by the Los Angeles Opera, the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino presents, "Death in Venice: Richard Wagner's Immense Cultural Legacy, and Why We Don't Know about It." The lecture will be given by museum director Eva Kirsch today, Thursday, March 12, from 5-6:15 p.m. at the museum.

TODAY: Library lecture looks at home-grown history of comics

March 12, 2009

Joe Sutliff Sanders, an assistant professor in the university's English department, will use the Pfau Library's comic book collection to explain the history of comics and some of the powerful insights on comics and culture that the collection provides. Sanders' presentation, "A Home-Grown History of Comics: Using Pfau Library's Special Collections to Tell the Story of Comics," will be today, Thursday, March 12, at noon.

TODAY: Women's business center hosts clinic for small business owners

March 12, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will hold a clinic for business owners to meet with various professionals, who will offer expertise critical to their success in the current economic environment.

Coyotes capture CCAA men's basketball tourney title

March 10, 2009

After blowing a 13-point halftime lead in the first nine minutes of the second half, the Coyotes mustered just enough offense, aided by tournament MVP Brandon Brown's 34 points, to rally from a late five-point deficit to eke out a 80-78 win over a determined Cal State Monterey Bay team in the championship of the 2009 California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament in Coussoulis Arena.

CSUSB official to lead local association of gift and estate planners

March 10, 2009

Cindi Pringle, of Cal State San Bernardino's Planned Giving Office, has been named president of the Planned Giving Roundtable of the Inland Empire. Pringle, who also serves as special assistant to the vice president for University Advancement, leads the slate of association officers for 2009.

CSUSB professor awarded grant for African studies

March 10, 2009

Donovan Chau, assistant professor of political science in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at CSUSB, was one of six applicants nationally to receive funding from the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino dean to speak on the Palestinian experience

March 10, 2009

Jamal Nassar, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Cal State San Bernardino, will be the featured speaker at the university's quarterly Conversations on Diversity lecture series at noon today, Tuesday, March 10. Hosted by CSUSB's University Diversity Committee, the lecture will focus on the Palestinian experience through examination of Palestine's dispossession to the current stage of paralysis in Palestinian politics.

TODAY: Korean university delegation to visit CSUSB

March 9, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig, Provost Lou Fernandez and university administrators will greet Young-Kyo Oh, president of Dongguk University; Euiyon Cho, director of the president's office; and Il Chung Kim, dean of international programs, for a tour of the San Bernardino campus and the signing ceremony to mark the collaborative academic effort.

TODAY: CSUSB hosts 2009 CCAA men's and women's basketball championship; Coyotes men's team in the finals

March 7, 2009

The California Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament will return to San Bernardino in 2009 after making its debut in 2008. The tournament, which will include both men’s and women’s action, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, at Cal State San Bernardino’s Coussoulis Arena for the semi-finals and finals. The host Coyotes will have their men's and women's teams competing on Friday.

TODAY: Riverside lawyer to speak at CSUSB's next Business Alliance breakfast lecture

March 5, 2009

Attorney Danuta Tuszynska, who specializes in employment law at her Riverside law office, will address members of Business Alliance and the community at the sixth lecture at Cal State San Bernardino's Executive Briefings series on Thursday, March 5. Sponsored by CSUSB's College of Business and Public Administration and the Business Alliance, the event begins at 7 a.m.

TODAY through Friday: Seventh Secure IT conference focuses on information security

March 5, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's division of Information, Resources and Technology in partnership with the California State University system and the California Community Colleges, will host the seventh annual Secure IT information technology and network security conference. Secure IT 2009 will take place through Friday, March 6, at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Los Angeles.

Saturday: Cal State San Bernardino students restore 'life' to old cemetery

March 6, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino students from the university's history and anthropology clubs are collaborating on a unique community service project to restore San Bernardino's Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. About 30 student volunteers will gather at the cemetery on Saturday, March 7, to locate and unearth neglected gravestones buried under several inches of dirt.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino jazz combos to perform on campus

March 4, 2009

Two CSUSB jazz combos, under the direction of Robert Knop, will each perform a variety of pieces from new, up-and-coming composers, as well as jazz classics. The Jazz Combos concert will take place today, Wednesday, March 4.

Free ‘Music Tuesdays’ cello concert at Cal State San Bernardino

March 3, 2009

As part of its "Music Tuesdays" series, the California State University, San Bernardino Department of Music will host an hour-long performance featuring Annie Maldonado, cello, and Larry McFatter, piano. The concert will start at noon today, Tuesday, March 3, in the CSUSB Performing Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.

TODAY: Andy Williams to perform at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus benefit

March 3, 2009

Legendary singer Andy Williams will perform his easy listening music during a benefit concert at the Indian Wells Theater today, Tuesday, March 3, at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus. The benefit concert will begin at 6 p.m. It is part of the "Conversations with…" series, designed for current and future members of the Cal State San Bernardino University Associates, a premier organization of supporters of the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus.

TODAY: Anthropology professor to discuss the Aztecs at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

March 4, 2009

Frances Berdan, a professor of anthropology at Cal State San Bernardino, will hold a free lecture, "Discovering Aztec Wisdom," at the university's Palm Desert Campus on Wednesday, March 4. The lecture will highlight the extraordinary achievements of the Aztecs, including impressive architectural and engineering projects, a glyphic writing system and remarkable objects fashioned from precious stones, feathers and metals.

Saturday: ABCs of business workshop offered by CSUSB women's business center

March 6, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at California State University, San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, March 7, to help people who are considering launching or who already operate their own businesses. "Successful Start-Ups: The ABCs of Starting Your Own Business" will be an interactive discussion on the role of an entrepreneur and will present the steps to take when starting a business.

TODAY: Award-winning film 'Spirited Away' concludes second annual Asian Studies Symposium

March 2, 2009

A screening of the award-winning Japanese animated film "Spirited Away" today, Monday, March 2, will conclude the second annual Asian Studies Symposium at Cal State San Bernardino. The film showing begins at 4 p.m. in the Pine Room, Lower Commons, and will be followed by a panel discussion.

Major gift will help make observatory a reality at Cal State San Bernardino

March 6, 2009

The heavens above Cal State San Bernardino will soon seem much closer through a new state-of-the-art teaching observatory, thanks to a major philanthropic gift from a local family that used to pick grapes on the fields where the university now sits. The gift from George and Pauline Murillo and supported by their children, will help complete the funding for the ongoing fundraising campaign that has already raised $1.7 million in cash and in-kind contributions for the observatory, which will be named after the Murillo family.

Freshman applications deadline is Sunday, March 1, for 2009-2010 academic year

Feb. 27, 2009

First-time freshmen hoping to apply to Cal State San Bernardino for the 2009-2010 academic year have until Sunday, March 1, to complete their applications for fall 2009 admission.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino to host C-SPAN Civics Bus on national tour

Feb. 26, 2009

The C-SPAN Civics Bus will visit Cal State San Bernardino on Thursday, Feb. 26, as part of its "100 Days, 100 Schools" national tour. The 45-foot mobile production studio and demonstration center will be on campus in front of the Pfau Library and will be open for tours from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The visit is presented by Charter Communications.

TODAY: Second annual Asian Studies Symposium continues with presentation on Tibetan Buddhism and more

Feb. 26, 2009

Discussions on Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism and contemporary China, are among the highlights of the second annual Asian Studies Symposium at Cal State San Bernardino, which continues today, Thursday, Feb. 26. The symposium concludes on Tuesday, March 3, with a screening of the award-winning Japanese animated film "Spirited Away."

TODAY: President of animatronics company to speak at Executive Briefing lecture

Feb. 26, 2009

Garner Holt, one of the leaders in the design and manufacturing of show and ride systems and elements, including animatronics figures, will speak at a morning lecture at Cal State San Bernardino's Business Alliance Executive Briefings series 7 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Obershaw Dining Room.

TODAY: Pioneers in medical imaging to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

Feb. 25, 2009

Gabor T. Herman and Yair Censor, two of the world's foremost researchers on computer imaging, particularly for medical applications, will talk about their research during a visit to Cal State San Bernardino today, Wednesday, Feb. 25.

State budget will impact CSU's ability to serve students

Feb. 25, 2009

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators last week reached a long-sought agreement on a state budget that contains a mix of tax increases and spending cuts aimed at closing the state's estimated $42 billion budget deficit. The budget is a 17-month plan that addresses the remaining months of the current 2008-09 fiscal year and the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Mt. San Jacinto College and CSUSB sign dual-admission agreement

Feb. 25, 2009

Officials from Mt. San Jacinto Community College and California State University, San Bernardino signed a new dual-admission agreement that will allow students to take courses concurrently at Mt. San Jacinto and CSUSB. The agreement was signed Friday, Feb. 20, at the San Jacinto campus.

Cal State San Bernardino professor honored for creativity research

Feb. 25, 2009

Internationally recognized expert in creativity James Kaufman, a professor of psychology at Cal State San Bernardino, has received the 2008 E. Paul Torrance Award from the National Association of Gifted Children. The award was presented to Kaufman recently at the association's national conference.

Group meets to discuss ways to help released inmates in San Bernardino

Feb. 20, 2009

The growing need in San Bernardino to educate, train and help parolees successfully reenter society was the focus of a meeting earlier this month at Cal State San Bernardino attended by local elected officials, community leaders and educators.

CSU fourth annual Super Sunday continues; CSUSB President Albert Karnig speaks in San Bernardino

Feb. 20, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino President Albert Karnig started the presentations on Feb. 8, when he spoke at Temple Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino. On Sunday, Feb. 15, Karnig was at Providence Baptist Church of San Francisco. On Sunday, Feb. 22, he will speak at St. Paul AME Church in San Bernardino at 7:45 a.m.

Racing to market

Feb. 20, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino graduate Brandon Rollings is now the corporate account executive at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Through a program at CSUSB, his marketing internship at the speedway in 2008 led to his current job. From Feb. 20-23, a new crew of more than 20 interns will be ready to help the full-time staff at the speedway bring a weekend of NASCAR stock car races to life, including the Auto Club 500, Stater Bros. 300, race qualifying and other support events.

CSUSB Symphonic Band to perform with John W. North High School Wind Symphony

Feb, 20, 2009

The California State University, San Bernardino Symphonic Band will perform a concert of 20th and 21st century music with the John W. North High School Wind Symphony today, Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the university.

CSUSB professor picks up ninth Academy Award nomination

Feb. 20, 2009

Stuart Sumida played a creative role in two of the three films nominated for Best Animated Feature Film - "Bolt" and "Kung Fu Panda." He was the animal anatomy consultant for both films and was credited in each. The winners will be announced at the 81st annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22.

TODAY: Author and noted USC immigration researcher to speak at breakfast lecture series

Feb. 19, 2009

Dowell Myers, author of "Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America," will speak at the next Business Alliance Executive Briefing, 7 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 19, at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY: Find love on campus - quick!

Feb. 19, 2009

A speed-dating event will be sponsored by Cal State San Bernardino's Cross Cultural Center and program board in the hopes of building new friendships, expanding networking prospects, and perhaps finding that special someone. The event will be held 6-10 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 19.

TODAY: Noted immigration researcher and author to speak at afternoon lecture and book signing at CSUSB

Feb. 19, 2009

Dowell Myers, author of "Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America," a study of the many ways immigrants change over time and contribute to the changing society, will speak at an afternoon lecture and book signing at Cal State San Bernardino at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 19.

TODAY: Expert on globalism to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

Feb. 19, 2009

Manfred B. Steger, professor of global studies and director of the Globalism Research Centre at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, will speak at Cal State San Bernardino on "No End of History: The Great Ideological Struggle of the 21st Century." The lecture is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 19, in PS-10.

TODAY: Army Blackhawk helicopter to land at CSUSB; university and Ft. Irwin officials to discuss partnerships

Feb. 18, 2009

Fort Irwin Army commanding general Brig. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard and members of his staff are scheduled to land at Cal State San Bernardino aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2:30 p.m. to meet with CSUSB President Albert Karnig and campus officials to discuss the university's partnership with the military installation.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on steps to incorporating a business

Feb. 18, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, to help aspiring and existing business owners learn what is necessary to incorporate a business. "Legal Forms of Organization" will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center's office, 202 East Airport Drive, Suite 155, just off Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino.

Psychology's Janet Kottke named Cal State San Bernardino's Outstanding Professor for 2008-2009

Feb. 18, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino professor of psychology Janet Kottke was named the university's Outstanding Professor for 2008-2009 in a classroom "ambush" by CSUSB president Albert Karnig on Monday, Feb. 16. She was chosen for her distinguished record of professional accomplishments, superior teaching and a legacy of service to the community.

TODAY: Santa Fe railroad's famous kite-shaped train excursion focus of Rheubottom/Webster Lecture

Feb. 18, 2009

The Pfau Library's annual Rheubottom/Webster Lecture returns today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, with "The Tale of the Kite." The presentation will revisit the Santa Fe railroad's famous kite-shaped track tourist excursion through Southern California, highlighting its route through the communities of San Bernardino, Redlands, Mentone, Highland and Patton.

Cal State San Bernardino recognized again for community service

Feb. 18, 2009

For the third consecutive year, Cal State San Bernardino has been named by the Corporation for National and Community Service to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.

'Excavating Egypt' from London's Petrie Museum extended through Sunday, Feb. 22

Feb. 20, 2009

Originally scheduled to close on Sunday, Feb. 15, the exhibit has now been extended one more week, until Sunday, Feb. 22. In recognition of this encore presentation, the museum will be open special hours on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: United States Air Force Band plays at Cal State San Bernardino

Feb. 20, 2009

NOTE: Tickets are no longer available for this concert. The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will present a free concert at Cal State San Bernardino's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature a variety of musical styles, from traditional band repertoire to patriotic music and marches.

CSUSB alumni athlete reunion weekend set for Feb. 20-21

Feb. 13, 2009

Former Cal State San Bernardino student athletes are invited to return to the university for two days of activities, including a pair of Coyote basketball games, when CSUSB hosts its inaugural Student Athlete Alumni Weekend Feb. 20-21. The "homecoming" weekend is one of the featured events during the 25th anniversary year for the Coyote athletics program. The celebration continues throughout 2009.

Saturday: Energy expert to speak at CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus

Feb. 13, 2009

Michael Toman, director of the Environment, Energy and Economic Development Program at RAND Corporation, will discuss "Global Warming: Issues and Alternatives" at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. The presentation is part of the 2009 Distinguished Speaker Series presented by CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus, the World Affairs Council of the Desert and the College of the Desert.

TODAY: 'Languages Mean Business' at CSUSB's International Career Fair

Feb. 12, 2009

Meeting potential employers can be stressful, especially for students seeking their first meaningful job. But attendees at the Thursday, Feb. 12, International Business Fair at Cal State San Bernardino will find a relaxed and informal job hunting environment.

TODAY: Author and international business consultant to speak at CSUSB's Business Alliance breakfast lecture

Feb. 12, 2009

John Magness, author of "Pilot Vision and Other Pilot Secrets to Succeed in the Business World," will speak at Cal State San Bernardino's College of Business and Public Administration's Business Alliance Executive Briefing 7 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 12. Magness is the senior vice president of Hillwood Investment Properties and director of Hillwood San Bernardino LLC.

Cal State San Bernardino's OTTC provides $450,000 to support innovative medical technology development

Feb. 10, 2009

The Office of Technology Transfer and Commercialization has announced five grants to four Southern California companies and one Pennsylvania firm, totaling more than $450,000. The grants will go to entrepreneurial firms developing life-saving civilian and military medical applications.

TODAY: Communication scholar Oscar H. Gandy, Jr., to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

Feb. 10, 2007

Oscar H. Gandy, Jr., professor emeritus at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, will share his thoughts about race and discrimination in a special presentation Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Cal State San Bernardino.

Artists show new worlds from textured patterns every Tuesday through March 17

Feb. 9, 2009

The university's 2009 Art Lecture Series features visual art professionals who have carved their own routes to success. Organized by CSUSB's art department, the series continues at the university Tuesday, Feb. 10, and will be held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. through March 17.

Filming of training video concludes today at Cal State San Bernardino

Feb. 10, 2009

A training film featuring the university police department's Citizens Volunteer Program, which will be used in a nationwide video to train groups of law enforcement volunteers, was shot on campus Monday and production will conclude today, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Senior Jaclyn Rainville is voted to West Region Academic Team

Feb. 6, 2009

Jaclyn Rainville has been voted to the ESPN-The Magazine Academic all-District 8 (West Region) second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America members in the region. The 6-foot senior forward on the Cal State San Bernardino women's basketball team has maintained a 3.73 cumulative grade point average in graphic design with an emphasis in marketing.

Education Job Fair 2009 set for Saturday

Feb. 6, 2009

With graduation or credential completion on the horizon, teacher hopefuls will have the chance to meet with officials from about 50 school districts from throughout Southern California at the 2009 Education Fair on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Cal State San Bernardino. The Education Job Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the university's Coussoulis Arena.

The California State University employee update

Feb. 6, 2009

The California State University Chancellor's Office updates the university's students, faculty and staff on the latest impact of the state budget crisis.

TODAY: Entrepreneur to speak at Executive Briefings lecture series at CSUSB

Feb. 5, 2009

Ronnie Kovach, entrepreneur and author of five best-selling books on the outdoors, will speak at Cal State San Bernardino's College of Business and Public Administration's Executive Briefings lecture series on Thursday, Feb. 5. The lecture, the second in the series, will begin at 7 a.m. on campus in the Obershaw Dining Room with a continental breakfast followed by Kovach's presentation.

You're never too old to go to the 'Prom Show'

Jan. 30, 2009

Photographer Staci Schwartz has captured the spectacle behind this teen rite of passage at various locations across the east coast; and these high school celebs will be on exhibit at Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum Jan. 31 through May 2 in "Prom Show!"

KCSB broadcasts put Coyote sports front and center

Feb. 3, 2009

Since September, the Coyotes have been getting an added local boost through televised broadcasts of women's volleyball during the fall and now men's and women's basketball on KCSB cable channel 3 in San Bernardino.

TODAY: Credit collection expert to speak at Business Alliance's first executive briefing

Jan. 29, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's College of Business and Public Administration's Business Alliance will kick off its 2009 Executive Briefings breakfast lecture series on Thursday, Jan. 29, with speaker Eddy Sumar, president and founder of ER$ Consulting in Rancho Cucamonga. The lecture will be held on campus in the Obershaw Dining Room at 7 a.m., with a continental breakfast followed by the presentation from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

TODAY: Free help preparing income tax forms offered to low income families and seniors

Jan. 30, 2009

To celebrate 2009 National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, Cal State San Bernardino's Coachella Valley Women's Center will assist with income tax preparation help for low income families and seniors in the Coachella Valley today, Friday, Jan. 30.

TODAY: 'Dual Immersion' advocate to speak at library lecture series

Jan. 29, 2009

Beatrice Gray, principal of Palm Elementary School in the Beaumont Unified School District, will speak at Cal State San Bernardino today, Thursday, Jan. 29, in a noon lecture on the dual immersion language program. As part of CSUSB's "Pfau Library Presents" noontime lecture series, Gray will present "The Dual Immersion Program: Fostering Empowerment in Bilingualism, Biliteracy, Multicultural and Academic Competence."

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center starts weekly workshops on Quickbooks accounting software

Jan 29, 2009

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 29, Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will hold a four-part workshop in January and February to help business owners establish their accounting system using QuickBooks accounting software.

Saturday: Coyote hoops set for national TV game

Jan. 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Saturday, Jan. 31, men's basketball game against Cal State Los Angeles will be televised nationally over the CBS College Sports Network. The game will be aired at 5:30 p.m. from Coussoulis Arena on the CSUSB campus.

Saturday: 'Eclectica' show a storehouse of mental images

Jan. 30, 2009

Artist Jong Li's "Eclectica" will be on display at Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum Jan. 31-May 9. A reception for the show will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m. with a preview for Friends of the Museum at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: Coyote hoops teams host 'Take a Kid to the Game' night

Jan. 30, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino is sponsoring the NCAA Basketball “Take a Kid to the Game” day on Saturday, Jan. 31, when the men will host Cal State L.A. at 5:30 p.m. in a nationally-televised game and the women will host Cal State L.A. at 8 p.m. in Coussoulis Arena. Area youth are invited to attend this special event and receive a free ticket.

Saturday: Inland Harp Ensemble to perform at Cal State San Bernardino

Jan. 30, 2009

The ensemble of seven harpists will play a diverse mix of arrangements for harp ranging from DeBussy to Rogers & Hammerstein and Handel to the Beach Boys at the Saturday, Jan. 31, concert.

Saturday: University hosts local reality TV show, art show reception

Jan. 30. 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's Visual Arts Center and the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum will be the site for the filming of "The Ambassadors," a reality-based television show to be broadcast on Inland Empire PBS station KVCR channel 24. A special art exhibition reception and filming for the program will take place at CSUSB's Fullerton Art Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

TODAY: CSUSB hosts scholarship workshop

Jan. 26, 2009

Scholarships are available for current and incoming Cal State San Bernardino students for the 2009-2010 academic year, and the university's financial aid and university advancement offices will present the last of a series of workshops today, Monday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. to share information about how students can qualify and apply.

Thursday: CSUSB Business Alliance begins weekly leadership lecture series

Jan. 27, 2009

Recognized credit expert Eddy Sumar, noted author on immigrant contributions Dowell Myers and animatronics wizard Garner Holt are among the local business leaders featured in the 2009 Business Alliance Executive Briefings series taking place over the next three months at Cal State San Bernardino.

TODAY and Wednesday: Auditions for 'Vagina Monologues' to be held

Jan. 27, 2009

The Women's Resource Center at Cal State San Bernardino invites women students, staff and faculty to audition for "The Vagina Monologues" today, Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 28. The auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater.

Coyote men's hoops set for national TV

Jan. 27, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino's Jan. 31 men's basketball game against Cal State Los Angeles will be televised nationally over the CBS College Sports Network. The game will be aired at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, from Coussoulis Arena on the CSUSB campus.

CSUSB Police Department's volunteer program to be used as training model in police training video

Jan. 26, 2009

Cal San Bernardino Police Department's Citizen Volunteer Program will be featured in a new training video to be used for creating similar volunteer programs for university and college campuses across the nation. The volunteer program was implemented by CSUSB's police chief, Jimmie Brown, in August 2007.

TODAY: Expert on charitable tax planning for estates to speak at CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus

Jan. 23, 2009

A leading specialist in the charitable tax planning field, Jim Normandin, president for Memorial Medical Center Foundation in Long Beach, will address the Inland Empire Planned Giving Roundtable luncheon meeting today, Friday, Jan. 23, at Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus.

Saturday: University faculty join other authors in celebration at San Bernardino's Feldheym Central Library

Jan. 23, 2009

Several faculty members and lecturers from Cal State San Bernardino will join other local authors to discuss their writing and sell and sign books at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, Saturday, Jan. 24

University's social work department re-named School of Social Work

Jan. 23, 2009

Recognizing the growth and maturity of its social work department in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cal State San Bernardino has approved its first professional school at the university with the department's new designation as the School of Social Work.

TODAY: Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum hosts 'Archaeology Night'

Jan. 23, 2009

The Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum at Cal State San Bernardino will host an archaeology night today, Friday, Jan. 23, to accompany its current exhibition, "Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Archaeology."

San Bernardino City Council honors NCAA runner-up volleyball team

Jan. 22, 2009

The honors just keep coming for the 2008 Cal State San Bernardino women's volleyball team. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the members of the 2008 Coyotes team received individual and collective honors and praise from the San Bernardino City Council.

TODAY: Beginning at 8 a.m., two on-campus sites set up to watch President Obama's inauguration

Jan. 20, 2009

When Barack Obama steps up to the podium at the steps of the United States Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to be sworn in as the nation's first African-American president, Cal State San Bernardino will have two areas set aside to watch the historic inauguration.

From Seoul to San Bernardino: A cross-cultural experience

Jan. 23, 2009

East meets West on Saturday, Jan. 24, when 22 Korean elementary school teachers arrive from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education to begin a four-week training program with the College of Extended Learning at Cal State San Bernardino.

Saturday: Center offers workshop on business plans for aspiring and existing women business owners

Jan. 23, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a one-day business plan workshop for existing or prospective business owners. The workshop on Saturday, Jan. 24, will review the crucial elements of a business plan.

TODAY: Women's business center offers workshop on becoming a virtual assistant

Jan. 15, 2009

To help budding or existing entrepreneurs learn a new and growing field, Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Women's Business Center will offer a workshop Thursday, Jan. 15, on how to become a successful virtual assistant.

114 student-athletes earn 3.0 GPA or higher in fall quarter

Jan. 15, 2009

Members of Cal State San Bernardino's 11 athletic teams produced an average GPA of 2.913 for the fall quarter 2008, and 114 student-athletes earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher, Athletic Director Kevin Hatcher said.

TODAY: Doctoral program information session addresses critical need for educational leaders

Jan. 15, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino will host an information session today, Thursday, Jan. 15, for potential candidates to the university's educational doctorate program. The session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on campus in the Pine Room of the Lower Commons. The event is free and open to the public. University parking is $5 per vehicle.

Campus closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 16, 2009

California State University, San Bernardino will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of a state holiday commemorating the late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. The campus will reopen Tuesday, Jan 20.

California State University to defer payments of fees by students affected by Cal Grant awards

Jan. 20, 2008

The California State University announced Thursday, Jan. 15, that it will defer State University Fee payments for the spring 2009 term for CSU students who experience delays receiving Cal Grants from the California Student Aid Commission.

TODAY: CSUSB center offers four-part business plan writing series

Jan. 14, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will hold a four-part workshop starting today, Jan. 14, for existing or prospective business owners on how to develop a business plan.

Robert Gardner named new CSUSB VP for administration and finance

Jan. 14, 2009

Robert W. Gardner, who has not only worked in higher education, but has served in many senior-level positions for a variety of federal agencies - most recently with NASA - will join California State University, San Bernardino as vice president for administration and finance on Feb. 9.

CSUSB's College of Education building, Recreation Center earn architectural design awards

Jan. 16, 2009

The university's new $51 million College of Education building and the Student Recreation and Fitness Center are featured as "Outstanding Design" award winners for post-secondary institutions in the American School & University Magazine 2008 Architectural Portfolio.

TODAY: CSUSB women's business center offers workshop on marketing

Jan. 13, 2009

To help prospective and existing businesses promote themselves and their products, the Inland Empire Women's Business Center at Cal State San Bernardino will offer a marketing workshop today, Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Distinguished speakers to discuss alternative energy issues at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus; first event is Saturday

Jan. 16, 2009

The topics of alternative energy and environmental issues will kick off the 2009 Distinguished Speaker Series presented by Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus, the World Affairs Council of the Desert and the College of the Desert. Stuart R. Hemphill, vice president of Southern California Edison, will be the first speaker in the 2009 series on Saturday, Jan. 17.

California State University adopts cost-saving measures as governor proposes 2009-2010 budget

Jan. 13, 2009

The California State University Friday, Jan. 9, announced additional cost saving measures that are aimed at maintaining jobs and student access to quality programs in the midst of state budget reductions.

Saturday: CSUSB women's business center launches workshop for current and aspiring women business owners

Jan. 9, 2009

The Inland Empire Women's Business Center at California State University, San Bernardino will hold a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 10, to help people who are already business owners or considering launching their own businesses.

Saturday: Softball camp at Cal State San Bernardino

Jan. 9. 2009

Cal State San Bernardino's softball coaching staff and players will host a half-day camp for youngsters age 7 and older on Jan. 10 at Coyote Softball Park on campus. The camp staff includes Head Coach Tacy Duncan, starting her fourth season leading the Coyotes after being voted the California Collegiate Athletic Association's "coach of the year" in 2008.

Cal State San Bernardino receives national recognition for outreach and partnership programs

Jan. 9, 2009

Cal State San Bernardino has been selected by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation as one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities in its 2008 Community Engagement Classification.

RCC Norco Campus and CSUSB sign dual admissions agreement

Jan. 2, 2009

Officials from Riverside Community College District's Norco Campus and California State University, San Bernardino have signed a new dual admissions agreement that will allow students to be admitted to RCC Norco and CSUSB at the same time.

Cal State San Bernardino students study around the world

Dec. 30, 2008

Ten Cal State San Bernardino students are part of the university's international study abroad programs for the 2008-2009 school year. The students are studying in universities in Australia, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. They'll learn about their chosen field of study, but also learn about their host country's people and culture while still in the framework of a California State University degree program.

CSUSB-Ontario-Montclair School District partnership receives nearly $1 million to address achievement gap

Dec, 30, 2008

California State University, San Bernardino, in partnership with the Ontario-Montclair School District, has been awarded $991,404 in funding for a new professional development project to help improve elementary school math teaching.

University staff and faculty organize food, toy, gift drives for the needy during holiday season

Dec. 24, 2008

Several members of the California State University, San Bernardino family have organized food, toy, gift and fund-raising drives to help the less fortunate during a stressful economic time this holiday season.

News on the state budget from the CSU Chancellor's Office

Dec. 24, 2008

Chancellor Charles B. Reed discusses the implications of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's executive order to meet the state's budget challenges, and how that will affect the California State University system.

TODAY: Experts to discuss wide-ranging effects of economic crisis

Dec. 18, 2008

To help the community make sense of how the current economic crisis affects them - and what they can do to cope with the uncertainty - Cal State San Bernardino's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host an economic summit today, Thursday, Dec. 18.

Visit to CSUSB by Fort Irwin commanding general postponed; meeting to discuss partnerships to be rescheduled

Dec. 17, 2008

Inclement weather has forced the postponement of a planned visit by Fort Irwin Army commanding general Brig. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard and members of the Fort Irwin staff to Cal State San Bernardino today, Dec. 17.

UPDATE: Saturday's soccer camp postponed

Dec. 19, 2008

A women’s soccer camp scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20, at Cal State San Bernardino, has been postponed until January. Coyotes head soccer coach Diego Bocanegra said the postponement is due to a combination of this week’s storms that have left the soccer fields in poor condition and the fact that some campers have had to cancel due to conflicts with high school tournaments or holiday travel.

Deadline is today to apply for 2009 winter and spring quarters at Cal State San Bernardino

Dec. 15, 2008

Undergraduate students looking to apply to Cal State San Bernardino for admission in the 2009 winter or spring quarters must file their applications no later than today, Monday, Dec. 15, university officials announced.

Saturday: CSUSB hosts mid-year graduation ceremonies

Dec. 12, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino will celebrate its mid-year graduation on Saturday, Dec. 13, with two commencement ceremonies, making the eighth year the university has held a mid-year winter graduation. More than 1,580 students are eligible to participate in the ceremonies, including 101 from the university's Palm Desert Campus and 22 from its off-campus Executive M.B.A. program.

Police veteran to serve as consultant to CSUSB emergency management program

Dec. 15, 2008

Don Soderbloom, a veteran police administrator with 31 years experience in law enforcement and disaster preparedness, has been named as a consultant to Cal State San Bernardino's emergency management program.

Cal State San Bernardino's Kim Cherniss named national Coach of the Year

Dec. 17, 2008

California State University, San Bernardino head women’s volleyball coach Kim Cherniss has been selected has the 2008 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II National Coach of the Year, it was announced on Friday, Dec. 12. The award will be formally given at the 2008 Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon in Omaha, Neb., on Thursday, Dec. 18.

TODAY: Information session on CSUSB's educational doctorate program scheduled

Dec. 10, 2008

With education so vitally important and yet so susceptible to cuts in government funding, the need for advanced local education leaders has become even more important. To help develop more educational leaders, Cal State San Bernardino will host an information session today, Wednesday, Dec. 10, for potential candidates to the university's educational doctorate program.

Volleyball team gets big welcome home

Dec. 9, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino’s women’s volleyball team, the almost-conquering heroes, returned to the campus Monday, Dec. 8, and were honored as heroes by students, faculty and staff in a noontime rally in the San Manuel Student Union.

NOON TODAY: Opera star and CSUSB alumna to perform in 'Music Tuesdays' series

Dec. 9, 2008

Internationally acclaimed opera singer Julie Makerov is making her 2008-2009 debut with the Canadian Opera Company as Donna Elvira in "Don Giovanni." However, at noon today, Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Cal State San Bernardino music department alumna will once again be performing on the stage of the university's Performing Arts Recital Hall.

TODAY: Noon rally at Santos Manuel Student Union to honor Coyotes women's volleyball team

Dec. 8, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino kept doing "whatever it takes" to win the NCAA Division II women's volleyball title Saturday night, Dec. 6, but came up just short in a valiant effort, dropping a hard-fought 3-2 decision to Concordia, St. Paul before a packed house in Gangelhoff Center on the Concordia campus. A rally today, Monday, Dec. 8, will take place at the Santos Manuel Student Union to celebrate the team's accomplishments.

UPDATE: It's No. 1 Concordia vs. No. 2 Cal State San Bernardino for the national title

Dec. 5, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino's women's volleyball team will compete for its first national title against Concordia University, St. Paul, on Saturday, Dec. 6, after the Coyotes defeated Truman State in the NCAA Division II semifinals of the championship tournament.

More honors for volleyball players: Granados voted to Daktronics all-America first team, Haas to third team

Dec. 5, 2008

Senior right-side hitter Jessica Granados named to the Daktronics all-America first team in NCAA Division II volleyball by Division II sports information directors. Teammate Meghan Haas, a senior libero, was voted to the third team. Junior setter Sara Hoffman was given an honorable mention.

Cal State San Bernardino men open CCAA hoops play on the road

Dec. 5, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino's men's basketball team, the defending California Collegiate Athletic Association regular season co-champion, opens 2008-2009 CCAA conference play today, Friday, Dec. 5, at Cal State L.A. and Saturday, Dec. 6, at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

TODAY: Christmas 2008 via the 19th century

Dec. 4, 2008

Barbara Quarton, of Cal State San Bernardino's John M. Pfau Library, will talk about her new collection of Christmas stories from the pages of "The Century Illustrated Magazine" from noon to 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Pfau Library.

UPDATE: Coyote women's volleyball team in Division II Final Four, will face Truman State

Dec. 4, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino women's volleyball won in straight sets 3-0 over California University of Pennsylvania today, Thursday, Dec. 4. The win puts them in the NCAA Division II championship tournament's Final Four against Truman State.

Coyotes eye shot at school's first national championship

Dec. 3, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino is three victories away from capturing the university's first national team title since intercollegiate athletics was introduced to the campus in 1984-85. This is the 25th year of CSUSB intercollegiate athletics.

'Pass the Paper' drive ends today

Dec. 10, 2008

"Pass the Paper" is the latest recycling effort by CSUSB students in their on-going quest for a greener campus. The student-led program seeks to collect reams and reams of used paper and recycle it instead of clogging up landfills. And the effort, which runs through today, Wednesday, Dec. 10, is not just for students - faculty and staff also are encouraged to join.

Cal State San Bernardino associate vice president to retire

Dec. 3, 2008

William Takehara, who came to the campus more than 14 years ago, has overseen the areas of accounting, budget, payroll, support services, CSUSB Foundation operations and the technical support team for the division of administration and finance. He is retiring on Dec. 24.

Cherniss is West Region coach of year

Dec. 2, 2008

Veteran Cal State San Bernardino women's volleyball coach Kim Cherniss has been selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as the NCAA Division II West Region Coach of the Year. This is the third time that Cherniss has received the honor, having been selected in 2001 and 2003.

4 Coyotes earn AVCA region honors; Granados, Rice, Haas, Hoffman named to volleyball first-team

Dec. 2, 2008

Four Coyotes - seniors Jessica Granados, Sara Rice and Meghan Haas and junior Sara Hoffman -- were voted to the American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-West Region first team announced before the Thanksgiving holiday.

'Last Five Years' continues through Sunday at Cal State San Bernardino

Dec. 5, 2008

From the funny to the heartbreaking, "The Last Five Years" is the bittersweet story of Jamie and Catherine, a young couple who launch the accounts of their breakup from two different starting points. The musical runs through Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre at Cal State San Bernardino.

Granados, Hoffman named to volleyball All-America team

Dec. 5, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino senior Jessica Granados and junior Sara Hoffman have both been voted to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America first team. Also, two Coyotes seniors earned honorable mention – libero Meghan Haas and middle blocker Sara Rice.

TODAY: Renowned guitar duo kicks off Music Showcase Series at Cal State San Bernardino

Dec. 1, 2008

With its Music Showcase Series now entering its second year, the music department at Cal State San Bernardino will feature guitarists Matthew Elgart and Peter Yates today, Monday, Dec. 1, to launch its 2008-2009 concert series.

Cal State San Bernardino closed for Thanksgiving weekend

Nov. 26, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Classes will resume and the campus will reopen for business on Monday, Dec. 1.

Priority freshman application period for fall 2009 ends Sunday, Nov. 30

Nov. 26, 2008

The priority period for students applying to Cal State San Bernardino and all other California State University campuses for the 2009-2010 academic year will close on Sunday, Nov. 30. Qualified applicants who apply early will receive priority consideration for admission.

This weekend: 'Red Hot' show continues at Indian Wells Theater at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

Nov. 26, 2008

Neil Simon’s play, “Last of the Red Hot Lovers”, concludes its run at the Indian Wells Theater at the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus this weekend.

State educator fitness group led by CSUSB professor joins governor for children’s fitness challenge

Nov. 25, 2008

To bring more awareness not only to the health risks, but, more importantly, to the benefits of physical fitness and activities, California’s children are encouraged to participate in the “Governor’s Challenge,” a contest among kindergarten-through-12th grade schools in the state. The aim is to help California students get active, healthy and fit.

Coyotes win West Regional, advance to NCAA national tournament in Minnesota

Nov. 25, 2008

Top-seed Cal State San Bernardino is headed for the NCAA Division II Volleyball National Championship Tournament after sweeping past No. 3 seed Cal Poly Pomona Saturday night, Nov. 22, before 889 fans in Coussoulis Arena on the Cal State campus. No. 1-ranked Concordia-St. Paul, the Central Region champion, will host the 2008 Division II National Championship Dec. 4-6.

CSUSB professor serves as consultant for Disney's new blockbuster 'Bolt'

Nov. 25, 2008

Viewers watching Disney's "Bolt" will probably not notice the natural movements of the animated film's three main characters: a heroic white shepherd dog, a jaded alley cat and a cheeky hamster. All that means is that Stuart Sumida succeeded at his job.

TODAY: 'Roots,' racial perceptions and television to be discussed

Nov. 25, 2008

Timothy Havens, a professor of communication studies and African American studies from the University of Iowa, will discuss the international impact of the 1977 television mini-series "Roots" during a presentation at Cal State San Bernardino today, Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Granados is CCAA MVP; Rice, Haas, Hoffman all earn first-team honors, Ashtin Hall voted to 2nd team

Nov. 24, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino placed four players on the all-California Collegiate Athletic Association women’s volleyball first team, headed by senior Jessica Granados, who was named the CCAA most valuable player for the second straight year. Joining Granados on the first-team were senior libero Meghan Haas, senior middle blocker Sara Rice and junior setter Sara Hoffman. Junior outside hitter Ashtin Hall was named to the second team.

Cal State San Bernardino students continue to serve community

Nov. 24, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino students are getting part of their education in their own communities. That's because many are active contributors to the well being of local cities through the university's multiple service-learning programs. More than 1,600 CSUSB students participated in 2007-2008 in the university's 137 course selections that offered a service-learning component.

California State University declares systemwide impaction; fewer students to be admitted in fall 2009

Nov. 24, 2008

Potential students are urged to meet the Nov. 30 application deadline. The CSU is already serving 10,000 students for whom the state provides no funding, and all indications are that 2009-2010 will be the second consecutive year that the CSU receives no funding for enrollment growth. Potentially, CSU may curtail enrollment by up to 10,000 students throughout the 23-campus system that includes Cal State San Bernardino.

New art faculty installs digital exhibition at Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum

Nov. 21, 2008

Sometimes art is not about what you make of it, but rather what it makes of you. When art pulls together the arbitrary and one's own reality, something in you changes. Beth Steffel's exhibit, "Medium Rare," showing now at Cal State San Bernardino's Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum, changed her and perhaps it will change you. The show runs through Dec. 13.

Coyotes sweep into region semis, 3-0

Nov. 21, 2008

Host Cal State San Bernardino made it an all-California Collegiate Athletic Association final four at the NCAA Division II West Regional women’s volleyball tournament Thursday night, Nov. 20, with a 3-0 victory over Pacific West Champion BYU-Hawaii. CSUSB faces Chico State today, Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Coussoulis Arena.

TODAY: Memorial service planned for wife of CSUSB theatre arts department founder

Nov. 21, 2008

A memorial service in honor of Mary Barnes, wife of the late Cal State San Bernardino theatre professor Ron Barnes, will be held today, Friday, Nov. 21, from 3-5 p.m. in the university's Ronald E. Barnes Theatre.

TODAY: CSUSB Symphonic Band and Rancho Belago Wind Ensemble to perform

Nov. 21, 2008

The Rancho Belago Wind Ensemble of Moreno Valley will join the Cal State San Bernardino Symphonic Band in concert on Friday, Nov. 21. The event will be at the university's Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building beginning at 7:30 p.m.

California State University Trustees approve 2009-2010 budget request to the state

Nov. 20, 2008

The California State University Board of Trustees’ Committee on Finance on Tuesday, Nov. 18, approved a $5.1 billion budget request to the state for fiscal year 2009-2010, which consists of $3.5 billion from the state general fund and $1.6 billion from student fee revenue.

TODAY: Coyotes to host NCAA Division II volleyball regional

Nov, 20, 2008

For the third straight year, Cal State San Bernardino - the 2008 California Collegiate Athletic Association champion - earned the No. 1 seed and the right to host the NCAA Division II West Regional volleyball championship tournament begining today, Thursday, Nov. 20, at Coussoulis Arena.

International Education Week concludes at Cal State San Bernardino

Nov. 21, 2008

Presentations by Professors Across Borders and a lecture on tolerance are on the schedule today, Friday, Nov. 21, as Cal State San Bernardino's celebration of International Education Week winds to a close. The observance is part of a nationwide celebration focusing attention on programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.

CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed's statement on potential budget cuts, possible enrollment limits

Nov. 19. 2008

"This week the California State University will make an unprecedented decision regarding students' admission to the CSU’s 23 campuses. The CSU’s Board of Trustees and senior leaders will discuss whether or not to declare a systemwide impaction, a move that will require the CSU to restrict access to some students," the chancellor writes.

CSU leaders discuss budget and proposal to declare the 23-campus system impacted

Nov. 19, 2008

Chancellor Charles B. Reed, and trustees John Garamendi, William Hauck and Herbert Carter discussed on Monday, Nov. 17, the unprecedented action caused by mid-year budget cuts and the state’s worsening fiscal crisis. The link to the audio file from the Chancellor's Office includes the Q & A with the news media.

CSUSB chemistry professor wins Golden Apple Teaching award

Nov. 19, 2008

Kimberley Cousins, professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the College of Natural Sciences at Cal State San Bernardino, was awarded the university's Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching for 2008-2009 in a surprise "ambush" by President Albert Karnig, past award winners and colleagues at an early-morning class Monday, Nov. 17.

OPENING TODAY: University's Special Collections section offers new window into past

Nov. 19, 2008

Vintage orange crate labels, postcards and photographs of early San Bernardino as well as newspapers from the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II are among the key historical holdings that will be unveiled today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Cal State San Bernardino's grand opening of the John M. Pfau Library's new special collections department.

Saturday: CSUSB Water Resources Institute honors director of Bay Delta Authrority

Nov. 14, 2008

Joseph Grindstaff, director of the California Bay Delta Authority, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award by Cal State San Bernardino's Water Resources Institute on Saturday, Nov. 15. Grindstaff, who was appointed the authority's director by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in June 2006, will be honored along with Hubert Webb, who will receive the institute's Water Hero Award.

TODAY: University hosts financial aid training workshop for high school counselors

Nov. 13, 2008

The Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and EDFUND, one of the nation's leading student loan guarantors, have chosen Cal State San Bernardino as one of its sites for its annual Financial Aid Training Workshop for high school counselors.

TODAY: Pfau Library offers lecture on the many faces of China

Nov. 13, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino's Pfau Library lecture series will present, "The Many Faces of China," with Haw-Jan "John" Wu, director of the CSUSB Leonard Transportation Center. The program will take place today, Thursday, Nov. 13 at noon in the Pfau Library, room 4005. The presentation is free and open to the campus community and general public.

Sara Rice named CCAA's Player of the Week

Nov. 13, 2008

Senior middle blocker Sara Rice of Yucaipa has been named the Molten-California Collegiate Athletic Association women’s volleyball Player of the Week for her performances in two victories by Cal State San Bernardino this past weekend.

Golfers raise more than $50,000 at the 13th Dave Stockton Coyote Classic

Nov. 13, 2008

A field of 120 golfers helped Cal State San Bernardino's athletic department raise just over $50,000 Monday, Nov. 10, at the 13th annual Dave Stockton Coyote Classic. The beneficiaries of this money are the 200 student-athletes who receive partial scholarships for attending school and playing the 11 NCAA-sponsored sports that are offered by CSUSB, a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association and NCAA Division II.

TODAY: 'Great Southern California Shake Out' rocks Cal State San Bernardino

Nov. 13, 2008

Cal State San Bernardino was one of many agencies throughout Southern California that participated in the "Great Southern California Shake Out" exercise. The earthquake disaster drill took place today, Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m.

TODAY: Winner of NBC's 'The Apprentice' to speak at Cal State San Bernardino

Nov. 12, 2008

Randal Pinkett, winner of NBC's "The Apprentice," with Donald Trump, will discuss how to become a successful entrepreneur at the SURADO Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series event today, Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at California State University, San Bernardino.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino theatre season opens with 'The Miser'

Nov. 13, 2008

Billed as a season of "lovers and liars," the Cal State San Bernardino University Theatre slate of performances has enough larceny in its 2008-2009 year to satisfy the mischief-maker lurking in all of us. It all begins with "The Miser" on today, Friday, Nov. 14.

International Education Week continues at Cal State San Bernardino

Nov. 13, 2008

Although the official dates of International Education Week are Nov. 17-21, Cal State San Bernardino's celebration has already begun, and continues today, Thursday, Nov. 13, with "The Many Faces of China," noon, Pfau Library Room 4005, and the Turkish film, "Mutluluk/Bliss," 2 p.m., the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater, Room 107.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino closed for Veterans Day

Nov. 11, 2008

California State University, San Bernardino will be closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The campus will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 12, for regularly scheduled classes and university operations.

TODAY: Cal State San Bernardino Student Union Program Board to salute veterans

Nov. 10, 2008

As a prelude to Veteran's Day, Cal State San Bernardino will honor the memory of those veterans who died defending their country and celebrating those who served in the armed forces during a program today, Monday, Nov. 10.

TODAY: 13th Dave Stockton Coyote Classic charity event set Nov. 10 at Arrowhead Country Club in San Bernardino

Nov. 10, 2008

The 13th annual Dave Stockton Coyote Classic charity golf tournament to raise scholarship funds for student-athletes in 11 NCAA-sponsored sports at Cal State San Bernardino is set for today, Monday, Nov. 10.

TODAY: Top Inland Empire entrepreneurs to be honored

Nov. 12, 2008

The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino has announced the finalists for this year's Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards program. The award recipients will be announced today, Wednesday, Nov. 12, at a black-tie gala at the Riverside Convention Center.

Six Coyotes soccer players earn all conference honors

Nov. 7, 2008

Three Cal State San Bernardino soccer players earned second-team all-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors and three others were given honorable mention in a vote of the conference coaches, the CCAA announced Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Hass, Hoffman voted to ESPN-The Magazine academic teams

Nov. 7, 2008

Senior libero Meghan Haas and junior setter Sara Hoffman of Cal State San Bernardino’s women’s volleyball team have been voted to the CoSIDA-ESPN The Magazine All-District 8 academic teams announced Thursday, Nov. 6.

Governor's proposed budget reductions include mid-year cuts to CSU

Nov. 7, 2008

In acknowledgement of the state’s worsening economic condition and sharp revenue decline, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called the Legislature into a special session on Thursday to make spending reductions and revenue increases. The governor’s plan proposed further budget cuts of $66.3 million to the California State University for the current 2008-2009 budget.

TODAY: University hosts lecture by founder of one of the world's largest animation and computer gaming festivals

Nov. 7, 2008

Chris Williams, founder and director of the Animex International Festival of Animation and Computer Gaming in the United Kingdom, will give a lecture and film presentation at Cal State San Bernardino today, Friday, Nov.7.