Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology, and Dr. Hyun-Woo Park, professor of biology: Novel Research on Metabolites Secreted by Gram-Positive Bacteria. Frontiers in Microbiology (June 23, 2023).

Dr. Erin Smith

Dr. Erin Smith, professor of psychology: Moving from is to ought: The relation between primals and moral foundations. Mental Health, Religion, & Culture (June 28, 2023).

Dr. Terri Thompson

Dr. Terri Thompson, associate professor of nursing: co-authored two chapters in Mentoring in Nursing Through Narrative Stories Across the World (Springer, July 2023).

Sonya Singh

Sonya Singh, visiting professor of journalism: A new system in California recasts gun violence as a public health concern. It’s saving lives. The Guardian (June 7). ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’: US violence prevention workers tell of burnout. The Guardian (June 22).

Dr. Josh Fullman

Dr. Josh Fullman, professor English: "No Truste For to Truste In”: Malory's Apocalyptic Vision in Le Morte D'arthur. An Unexpected Journal (Summer, 2023).

Dr. Carol Minton-Ryan

Dr. Carol Minton-Ryan, professor of sociology: Trauma Informed Educational Support Groups: Standing Together for Health in Malawi. Oxford International Round Table held at Harris-Manchester College on July 12.

Dr. Keanon Alderson

Dr. Keanon Alderson, professor of management: How Financial Planners Can be a Resource and Show Value to Family Business Clients. Christian Focus Group of Merrill Lynch Financial Planners’ monthly meeting. Held virtually on June 22.

Dr. Amanie Abdelmessih

Dr. Amanie Abdelmessih, professor of mechanical engineering: Variable Properties via Excel: Numerical and Computational Heat Transfer Methods. Summer Heat Transfer Conference held in Washington, D.C., on July 10-12. She also co-chaired three sessions and served as track organizer for K16- Heat Transfer in Electronic Equipment.

Stephanie Arjona

Stephanie Arjona, transcript and records analyst II: Transferology Users Panel – Ask Your Colleagues. 2023 CollegeSource Annual Conference in San Diego on June 25-28.

Dr. Keith Hekman

Dr. Keith Hekman, professor of aerospace, industrial and mechanical engineering: Automated Grading of LabVIEW Files. 2023 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition in Baltimore on June 25-28.

Stephanie Arjona, transcript and records analyst II, and Jessica Reyes, transcript and records analyst II: Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger: Make Group Reports Work for You. 2023 CollegeSource Annual Conference in San Diego on June 25-28.

Dr. Robert Crosby, professor of psychology: poster Developing Trauma-Informed Care Competency Among Religious Educators: Evaluation of the Reach Hurting Kids Workshop. Religious Education Association virtual meeting July 10-14. Dr. Erin Smith, professor of psychology, was a co-author.

Dr. Ziliang Zhou, professor of aerospace, industrial and mechanical engineering: Offering Partial Credits in Exams Created Using Blackboard Quiz Pools in Mechanical Engineering Courses. 2023 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition in Baltimore on June 25-28. Dr. Keith Hekman, professor of aerospace, industrial and mechanical engineering, was a co-author.

Dr. Philip-Breitenbucher

Dr. Philip Breitenbucher, assistant professor of social work: Enhancing CCWIS Acceptance and Utilization for Frontline Users: Findings from an Empirical Study. A webinar hosted by the Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau on July 27.

Dr. Erin Smith

Dr. Erin Smith, professor of psychology: Narrative Identity, Meaning, and Religious Community. Religious Faith & Meaning-Making Conference in Klaipeda, Lithuania, on June 22-24.

Kristin Beinschroth

Kristin Beinschroth, assistant professor of radiologic sciences: interviewed for the Collaboration RA podcast, discussing the importance of radiologic science professionals furthering their education as a form of advocacy, professional advancement and personal advancement. The title of the episode was Education for Advancement (July 11).

Dr. Ronald L. Ellis (Left) and Emiliana Gonzalez (Right)

Emiliana Gonzalez, administrative assistant for Finance and Administration, was named employee of the month for August. Her nomination included the following statements: “Emme strives to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills for both internal and external issues and makes sure to follow through until the issue is resolved. Emme takes the time to make sure processes run as smooth as possible for F&A and our teams!”

Dr. Laura Veltman

Dr. Laura Veltman, professor of English, was selected to participate in CCCU’s Women’s Leadership Development Institute. This includes a week (June 12-16) of workshops with more than 40 women leaders from CCCU institutions at Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in northern Washington; the creation and implementation of a year-long professional development plan; and a shadowing experience of other CCCU leaders.

Dr. John Marselus

Dr. John Marselus, professor of aviation science, completed ordination with the Christian Missionary Alliance in May. He volunteers as lay pastor at The Grove Community Church. He is also licensed in the Southern Baptist Church.

Southern Baptist Convention

Journalism students, staff and faculty joined the media team of Baptist Press in June as it provided coverage of the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in New Orleans. Assignments included coverage of outreach, mainstage speakers, worship services, exhibit hall activities, panel discussions and more. Sophomores Josselyn Guillen and Madison Sardana and senior Elijah Hickman served as photography interns, and Luc Stringer (‘21) joined the photography staff. Casey Maldonado, administrative assistant for the Provost’s Office, helped in the newsroom. Collectively, the team shot more than 34,000 images. The students’ photos were also picked up by outlets across the nation.

Kristin Beinschroth

Kristin Beinschroth, assistant professor of radiologic sciences, represented RAD-AID, an international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing radiology services to underserved communities, on a trip to Wise, Virginia. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists provided grant funding for Beinschroth to participate in The Health Wagon of Central Appalachia free healthcare event. At the event, medical, dental, vision, veterinary, spiritual and economical services were provided. Beinschroth performed chest X-rays in a lead-lined, fully licensed X-ray unit in a tractor trailer.

2023 Annual High School Summer Photography Academy

Christopher Kern, associate professor of photography, with the help of student workers hosted 18 high school students and two high school teachers for the 2023 Annual High School Summer Photography Academy in July. Students had the opportunity to document and create photographs while exploring campus and downtown Riverside. The week included a collaboration with UCR ARTS and the California Museum of Photography, touring their galleries, archives and vaults. The week ended with a showcase of the students' work.

Doctor of Social Work

The Doctor of Social Work program hosted its 2023 Summer Residency on July 19-22.  Tracy Colunga, of Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at John Hopkins, spoke on The Theology of Place: Leading unapologetically in your space and place. First-year students presented their student defenses, and second-year students received executive coaching. The week ended with a gala attended by doctoral graduates, faculty and community partners. The program awarded the Community Engagement and Social Innovation award to the Riverside County Office of Education.

Dr. Jennifer Cruz, associate professor of music, and Dr. Andres Jaramillo, assistant professor of music, hosted the Montecito International Music Festival at the Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Performing Arts on July 6-17. They each conducted piano master classes, led panel discussions with renowned pedagogues, and coached festival participants from elementary to collegiate level. Additionally, they and guest artists performed at the opening concert and the faculty showcase recital.

Megan Bautista

Megan Bautista (’23) graduated from CBU with a degree in aviation management. Bautista completed the U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leader Course last summer and was commissioned as a second lieutenant on July 22, 2023. She is now training at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, for 28 weeks then will report to flight school in Pensacola, Florida, for two years.

Delia Valdez

Delia Valdez, a Master of Public Administration student, received a scholarship from the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration at the annual awards lunch on June 29. Dr. Beth Groves, associate professor of public administration, and Dr. Chase Porter, associate professor of political science, attended the event.

The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) placed 13 student fellows at firms across the United States for eight weeks this summer as part of the NOMA Future Faces program. Two CBU students were chosen: Louis Roa worked at LPA Inc. in Irvine, and Rosario Elisabeth Rojas was at SmithGroup in Los Angeles.

CBU Architecture Program

Academic work by CBU students in the architecture program was showcased in the Annual Dezeen School Shows. Ten designs were featured in the online architecture and design magazine (Aug. 14).

Aaron Kurtis Toledo

Dr. David Toledo, associate professor of music, and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed a son on July 27. Aaron Kurtis Toledo weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19.33 inches. He joins siblings Will, 13, Ellery, 10, Ethan, 8, and Kate, 6.

Gabriele Mitchell

Gabriele Mitchell, the daughter of Dr. Yakiciwey Mitchell, assistant professor of social work, won a gold medal in the USATF National Jr. Olympics 11/12 girls 400m race on July 30.

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