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CONTROVERSIAL AUTHOR READS AT CSUSM

April 18, 2012

On April 12, Harold “Hal” Jaffe read from three of his books for the Community and World Literary Series. Introduced at the event by Mark Wallace, Jaffe is the author of 19 books of fiction and docu-fiction, which he describes as a combination of factual reporting and fiction, which uncovers the crucial, human realities.

PRIDE CENTER RAISES AWARENESS WITH ‘GAYPRIL’

April 4, 2012

The Pride Center is hosting various events for “Gaypril,” dedicating the entire month of April to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQA community. Various events will take place either in the Pride Center or elsewhere on campus to provide awareness of ways to support the LGBTQA community and information on becoming an ally.

RAPE AGRESSION DEFENSE COURSES TO BE HELD IN APRIL

April 4, 2012

This April, CSUSM will hold a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women. The course will provide female students with different techniques for self-defense while continuing to spread and inform awareness for matters involving sexual assault and violence.

SON OF NOTABLE MEDICAL FIGURE SPEAKS IN ESCONDIDO

April 4, 2012

David “Sonny” Lacks came to Escondido for a discussion hosted by CSUSM’s Associate Vice President for Educational Equity and Diversity, Derrick Crawford, on Tuesday, March 13.

THE CLARKE TO HOST STRESS MANAGEMENT EVENT DURING WELLNESS MONTH

April 4, 2012

Are you stressed out? Come to the Clarke’s Stress Management event Thursday, April 5 from 5 – 7 p.m. hosted by CSUSM professor Ileen Miller. The event will teach students different techniques on breathing, yoga and how to de-stress.

CÉSAR CHÁVEZ: LATINO ICON FOR CHANGE – MIGRANT WORKERS’ RIGHTS ACTIVIST HONORED FOR LEGACY

April 4, 2012

Holding permanent vigil at the top of the staircases to the left of the school library stands Cal State San Marcos’s tribute to one of the most highly regarded Latino civil rights activists in modern history: a life-sized metallic sculpture of César Estrada Chávez.

IN MEMORY OF MADISON DEXTER HOWE

April 4, 2012

A memorial service for CSUSM student Madison Howe was held at the McMahon house on April 1, just one week after his passing. Prior to the service, Madison’s parents greeted guests, consisting of friends, family, students and faculty, among other relations.

TOMS SHOES PROMOTES FOOTWEAR AWARENESS

April 4, 2012

On April 10, TOMS organization will host an awareness day to shed light on the millions of kids who are without shoes. The challenge is for participants to go one day without wearing shoes.

DOCUMENTARIAN TO SCREEN FILM AT CSUSM – FILM OFFERS LOOK INTO POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE U.S., CUBA

April 4, 2012

On Thursday April 5, award-winning filmmaker Saul Landau will present his documentary “Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up?” at CSUSM.

THE FOOLISH ORIGINS OF THE FIRST OF APRIL

April 4, 2012

As with many holiday traditions, the trickery that takes place on April Fools’ Day possesses a mysterious origin. In modern times, many people celebrate the holiday by playing pranks on each other. However, it is widely believed that the committing of jokes didn’t occur until the changing of the calendar.

STUDENTS LEARN GAMBLING TACTICS AT CASINO NIGHT

April 4, 2012

On Wednesday, March 29, students attended Casino Night at the Clarke to practice their gambling skills.

PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY VISITS CSUSM – DALLAS WILLARD SPEAKS ABOUT KNOWLEDGE, AUTHORITY

March 12, 2012

USC professor Dallas Willard spoke to students, staff and faculty about his philosophical views on Thursday, March 8.