College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
APRIL 08

L-R Elisabeth Cook, Bonnie Bermudez and Michael Sisikin

2008 CSUSB National Model United Nations Team – Representing the Republic of the Philippines

Congratulations csusb model united nations team

On Saturday, April 27, 2008, the CSUSB Model United Nations Team was awarded the highest honors at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference in New York City. Representing the Republic of the Philippines, the team was awarded the “Outstanding Delegation Award” and the “Outstanding Position Paper Award,” The head delegates for this year’s team were Alfredo Bonilla and Colin Hale. This makes the 12th year that CSUSB students have been awarded top honors, according to Kevin E. Grisham, faculty advisor to the CSUSB team.(details)

ShowcaseL-R Elisabeth Cook, Bonnie Bermudez and Michael Sisikin

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Emeritus Faculty Advisory Board Formed
The plans for the Emeritus Faculty Advisory Board were presented by Dean Jamal Nassar at a Luncheon on May 15, 2008. The purpose of the Board is to enhance the relationship between the College and its emeritus faculty for the benefit of the College’s mission as well as for the greater welfare of its emeriti and the wider community. The Board established its bylaws and appointed the Chair, Dr. Ward McAfee (History Department and former Dean of the College) and Vice Chair,    Dr. Jim Pierson (Anthropology Department).For more information contact            Dr. Ward McAfee (wmcafee@csusb.edu) or the college office (909) 537-7500.

CSBS 2008 Family Campaign Culminates with Picnic on April 19th
The 2008 Family Campaign was a success with over 50% of faculty and staff contributing to the College fund, and the department of Criminal Justice reporting 100% participation. The picnic at the home of Dean Jamal and Hanan Nassar featured games for children, a cook-out, and a wide variety of flavorful Arabic foods prepared by Hanan. Special thanks to the CSBS student assistant Michelle Drennan who assumed the role of “Recreation Coordinator” and did a fine job of planning the children’s activities. View picnic pictures

Faculty Focus

Dr. Frances Berdan, Professor of Anthropology, Lectured on “Aztec  Wisdom at Work Today” read more

Dr. Donovan Chau, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Selected to Study Terrorism read more

Dr. Tom Pierce, Professor of Economics, delivers a talk on “The Economic Impact of High School Dropouts in California.” read more