Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus names 2023-24 outstanding graduate
Geoffrey Demke, who lives in Indio, will receive a bachelor of arts degree in history at this year’s CSUSB College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Commencement ceremony, taking place on Friday, May 17, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
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Innovative pre-college programs at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus help Coachella Valley residents achieve success
The Pre-College Programs at CSUSB are designed to help provide participants and their families with educational and personal support services that will increase high school graduation, college enrollment and college completion.
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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hospitality management students return inspired from transformative journey to Italy
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hospitality management students have returned from their study abroad trip to Italy with experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hosts special gala to support its hospitality management program
Guests at the university’s “Spirit of Polynesia” gala felt transported to Polynesia, a region known for its rich and diverse culinary traditions, warm hospitality and natural beauty.
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CSUSB honors Class of 2024 during five Spring Commencement ceremonies | More than 3,100 students from both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses have registered to participate in the ceremonies at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on May17-18 | | | |
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Social Work students travel to Sacramento | As part of his Social Policy course on community advocacy, Professor Frank McAlpin from the CSUSB School of Social Work traveled to Sacramento with two of his students, Clarisa Grano and Sumayeh Nazari, to participate in California Social Work Lobby Days - a two-day event hosted by the National Association of Social Workers California Chapter where more than 1,200 social work students and professionals learn more about the legislative process and engage in a "hands-on" lobbying experience - talking directly to state legislators and/or their staff about important policy issues. | | | |
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In the News: CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Takes Second Study Abroad Trip | We thank NBC Palm Springs for highlighting the transformative study abroad trip our hospitality management students recently took to Italy. | | | |
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Palm Desert Civic Academy | |
Congratulations to those from the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus who successfully completed the Palm Desert Civic Academy! Way to go!
- Dr. Avi Rodriguez - Executive Director, Student Engagement and Completion
- John Harrell - Lead Information Technology Consultant
- Jennifer Rhodes - Major: Administration, management concentration
The Palm Desert Civic Academy gives an insider's view of the City and its functions through hands-on demonstrations, presentations and tours. It also gives participants the opportunity to grow in their leadership skills, analyze issues using data, connect with decision-makers and learn how they can make a difference in our community.
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Sarah Dowman, assistant professor of Latinx/Chicanx literature in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, presented a project titled, “Flaquear no es una opción: Community Building and Activism in Puerto Rico's Underground Art and Music Scenes” at the Professors Across Borders (PAB) Workshop at the San Bernardino Campus.
Dowman’s research sheds lights on the current struggles of Puerto Ricans in the San Juan metropolitan area and the importance of cultural expression to social movements and subcultures.
The PAB program, funded by CSUSB's Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity Committee through Academic Affairs, contributes to campus internationalization by facilitating faculty engagement in international research, conference presentations and publications, grant writing and curriculum internationalization.
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The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus will host a special ceremony and dinner to celebrate this year's PDC graduates.
May 16, 2024
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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The CSUSB Department of Nursing will hold a special nursing pinning ceremony to recognize and honor the nursing students who completed nursing programs at the Palm Desert Campus this year.
May 17, 2024
4:00 p.m.
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Coachella Valley Goes To College | |
The CSUSB Office of Pre-College Programs is excited to announce its third installment of "Coachella Valley Goes to College" - a FREE professional development opportunity that brings together counselors, career center staff, campus and district admin and college access professionals for a day of workshops focused on resources and support services for pre-college students.
May 17, 2024
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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PDC Basketball Tournament | |
Dribble, Shoot, Score!
Students at PDC participated in an inaugural basketball tournament on campus hosted by various campus departments, including College Possible, the Student Success Studio, the Rancho Mirage Student Center and Recreation & Wellness.
The tournament aimed to create a communal space for students to enjoy themselves, engage in physical activity and foster connections with tutors, academic coaches and other collaborators.
Participants were cheered on by fellow students, faculty and staff and enjoyed free nachos, pizza, ice cream, Gatorade and water. They also received CSUSB swag and listened to great music provided by the campus radio station PAWS Radio. Winners of the tournament received a free basketball and hydro flask.
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PDC students had the opportunity to learn about campus services, programs, events and engagement opportunities at the PDC Engagement Expo.
Hosted by the CSUSB Office of Student Leadership & Engagement and the CSUSB Office of Community Engagement, this annual event featured various campus departments, student clubs and organizations, as well as local nonprofits. It was a great opportunity for students to interact, ask questions and build new connections and networks both within the campus community and with outside partners. Free tacos and promo item giveaways made the event extra fun!
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PDC Students Tour Palm Springs International Airport | Hospitality management students had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Palm Springs International Airport where they were able to see what a day in the life of a TSA agent, operations director and communications specialist experience were like and how they ensure a safe and efficient passenger experience. | | | |
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Students and faculty from the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus and College of the Desert participated in the 2nd Annual PDC Communication Day, where more than a dozen PDC communication studies alumni returned to campus to share their experience and advice with current students.
The event included a luncheon presentation by 4-time Emmy Award winner Zane Bruce who discussed sound production in movies and television and demonstrated the “Art of Foley,” a type of sound production using props and physical items to record sounds in synch with the action onscreen.
CSUSB Communication and Media Department Chair Matthew Poole welcomed participants and remarked on what a close-knit community the students and faculty at PDC enjoy.
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Next Stop: Commencement!
CSUSB Alumni hosted Grad Days at PDC -- the one-stop-shop for all graduation gear needs.
Vendors showcased class rings, flowers, academic regalia and much more.
Grads also had the opportunity to connect with various university departments, were provided with information about applying to graduate programs and learned how to join an alumni chapter.
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