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A 2,500-year-old mummy coffin lid is the latest addition to CSUSB’s world-class Egyptian antiquities collection.  Neter Heneb’s coffin lid, which is about six feet tall and extensively decorated and inscribed, will go on exhibit Feb. 17 in the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum.  Viewing and reception:  4-7 p.m.  Presentation:  5 p.m.

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Alumni Association sponsors return of highly acclaimed musical

“Ethel,” the critically acclaimed one-person play celebrating the life of legendary actress and blues singer Ethel Waters, will return to CSUSB Feb. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m., in the Barnes Theatre. Val Limar-Jansen (B.A. theatre arts 1990) will reprise her role in this remarkable musical performance.  Proceeds will benefit the Ronald E. Barnes Scholarship Endowment, which provides scholarships for Theatre Arts students.  Tickets are $50 and include a reception following the performance.  To reserve tickets, contact Jeanette Janik (909/880-5740) or the Theatre Arts Box Office (909/880-5884).  Click here to read the full story...

U.S. Supreme Court Justice speaks at Palm Desert Campus dedication

“An enlightened citizenry is a precondition for democracy. That’s why this school completes this community,” said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy at a dedication of the Annenberg Wing of the new Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence at the Palm Desert Campus.  The wing houses the campus’ teacher education programs, which will help train future generations of educators in the valley.  Click here to read the full story...

Admissions open for spring and fall ’05 quarters

Students wanting to enroll at Cal State SB for the upcoming spring term have about a month to submit their applications.  The campus is accepting applications through March 15 from first-time freshmen, lower division transfer students, and credential and graduate students.  CSUSB also is accepting applications from all categories of students for fall 2005.  Students are encouraged to apply online at www.csumentor.edu.  Click here to read the full story...

Coyotes on the hunt for sixth consecutive conference title

The Coyote men’s basketball team, ranked No. 6 in the West Region, is looking to hang onto their top spot in the California Collegiate Athletic Association and clinch a sixth straight conference championship—a first in CCAA history.  The Coyotes, who share the No. 1 conference ranking with Cal Poly Pomona at 11-3, face UC San Diego tonight in Coussoulis Arena.  Tip off is at 7:30 p.m.  The Coyotes’ next and final home games of the season are on Feb. 25 and 26.  Click here to read the full story...

Charles and Shelby Obershaw Dining Hall dedicated

Chuck and Shelby Obershaw, longtime friends of CSUSB, were honored for their generosity to the university with the naming of the campus dining commons after the couple.  The Charles and Shelby Obershaw Dining Hall recognizes the Obershaws’ contributions over the years of approximately $1 million to student scholarships and other activities at the university.  Click here to read the full story...

College of BPA and Business Alliance sponsor Inland Empire Goods Movement Conference

How can the Inland Empire plan for the additional movement of goods without a head-on collision against our quality of life?  Participate in finding the solutions at a three-session conference on March 18, May 6 and June 3 at the San Bernardino Radisson Hotel.  “Goods Movement In and Through the Inland Empire” will feature expert commentary from business, federal, state and local leaders.  Click here to read the full story...

Coyote Class Notes

Shawn Garus '95

Shawn Garus, B.A. marketing 1995, is the head women's volleyball coach at University of North Carolina-Greensboro, an NCAA Div. I school.  Shawn played professional volleyball from 1994-2003, participating in several AVP events (Association of Volleyball Professionals) and has served as the top assistant coach on the staff at the University of San Francisco for the last two years.  Shawn played club volleyball at CSUSB from 1991 to 1994. 

Shawn is married to Cindy Bench, B.A. management 1995, a four-time all-CCAA volleyball player for CSUSB from 1991-94.

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