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Coyote men’s basketball scored its sixth consecutive conference championship, a first in the 66-year history of the California Collegiate Athletic Association.

 Seniors Trenell Eddings (men’s basketball) and Sequoia Williams (women’s basketball) earned first-team all-CCAA honors this season, while five other Coyotes (three men and two women) earned second team honors in voting by the conference coaches.

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Founding faculty, staff and students invited to Who’s Who?

Alumni, faculty and staff from Cal State’s first decade —1965 to1975:  CSUSB needs the type of help that only you can offer.  Please join us for a Who’s Who? gathering on Saturday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m., in the Pfau Library.  Help us identify the “who’s” and the “what’s” in the photos from the campus archives.  Enjoy reminiscing, catching up with old friends, refreshments, prizes, giveaways and a few surprises.  Click here to register (RSVP by May 1).

 

Campus recognizes Margaret Doane as 2005 Outstanding Prof

English professor Margaret Doane has been named CSUSB’s Outstanding Professor for 2005.  A faculty member since 1976, Doane has developed 10 courses and created the highly successful English Honors program and EPIC, an advising center for undergraduate English majors.  Doane was honored in 2002 with the Golden Apple Teaching Award and in 2001 as Outstanding Advisor.   Click here to read the full story...

ALFSS celebrates 20 years of helping students

The Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students will hold its 20th Anniversary Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, May 14, 5:30 p.m., in the Charles and Shelby Obershaw Dining Room.  ALFSS will present over $10,000 in scholarship awards that evening to new and continuing students.  Since 1985, the organization has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to deserving CSUSB students.  Former ALFSS scholarship recipients are encouraged to join in the celebration, which includes dinner and dancing to the music of Nightlife.  For more information, contact Patricia McMahon at (909) 880-7800, ext. 3440.  

Faculty authors honored

Over 20 CSUSB faculty were honored for their published works during the university’s annual Faculty Book Launch on March 11.  Faculty authors representing an array of academic disciplines and fields displayed their works, which ranged from textbooks to novels to an interactive multimedia simulation.   Click here to read the full story...

Palm Desert Distinguished Scholar Series launched

Dr. Carmack Holmes, director of the Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology at UCLA, will be the next speaker in The Distinguished Scholar Series at CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus.  Dr. Holmes will present April 13 and 14 and will share the “science fiction in healthcare” that is soon to become a reality.  The Distinguished Scholar Series brings accomplished scholars to the desert to speak on issues of scientific interest, history, philosophy and the humanities.  Click here to read the full story...

William Aguilar named Advancement VP

William Aguilar, CSUSB’s vice president for Information Resources and Technology since 1992, is the new head of the campus’ division of University Advancement, which includes the departments of Alumni Affairs, Development, Advancement Services, Public Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics.  Among Aguilar’s first duties will be the development of a strategic plan for advancement and building the infrastructure for university fundraising.   Click here to read the full story...

 

CSUSB’s 2005 Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer announced

Candace Hunter Wiest, president and COO of Inland Empire National Bank in Riverside, will be honored April 5 as CSUSB’s 2005 Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer.  The award, bestowed annually by the College of Business and Public Administration, recognizes honorees’ leadership, civic service and commitment to education.   Click here to read the full story...

 

Coyote Class Notes

Val Limar-Jansen '90 and Frank Jansen '91

Val Limar-Jansen (B.A. theatre arts 1990) and Frank Jansen (B.A. music 1992) returned to CSUSB to reprise “Ethel,” the critically acclaimed play celebrating the life of legendary actress and blues singer Ethel Waters.  In 1989 while a student at Cal State, Val starred in the original production of “Ethel,” which she co-wrote with Professor William Slout.  Proceeds from the recent performance will benefit the Ronald E. Barnes Theatre Endowment, which provides scholarships for deserving theatre arts students. 

Val sings and tours professionally throughout the U.S. and abroad, and she is completing her doctorate in dramatic arts at UC Santa Barbara.  Frank, a professional musician for over 30 years, is a highly regarded pianist, keyboard player and composer/arranger.  For information about their upcoming appearances and CDs, visit:  www.afwmusic.com.

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