Margaret Matthews, assistant professor of nursing, and Dr. Teresa Hamilton, professor of nursing: Received a $210,000 grant through the Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Act from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information. The grant will be used in the Master of Science entry-level Nursing program and to fund student scholarships.

Dr. Ted Murcray

Dr. Ted Murcray, associate professor of education: co-authored Re-Energized: Focusing on engagement to promote faculty wellbeing. The Journal of Faculty Development (Jan. 13).

Russell Meek

Russell Meek, adjunct professor of Christian ministries: co-authored Resilience through Disclosure and Meaning Making in Qoheleth and the Babylonian Theodicy. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (Volume 47, Issue 3).

Dr. Andrés D. Vera

Dr. Andrés D. Vera, assistant professor of New Testament: contributed over 45 articles in the Baker Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, edited by Tremper Longman III and Mark Strauss (BakerBooks, 2023) The dictionary offers up-to-date scholarship on the meaning of Hebrew and Greek terms and the English words to translate them.

Dr. Elaine Ahumada

Dr. Elaine Ahumada, professor public administration, and Dr. Tanya Harris and Dr. Megan Carthen Jackson, DPA graduates: Managing Public Sector Employees: Transparency, Accountability, and Due Process. PA Times (March 10, 2023).

Dr. Keith Walters, professor of education, and Dr. Stacy Meyer, assistant professor of education: Re-framing clinical practice supervision to find space for Deweyan creativity and innovation. Critical Questions in Education Conference in San Diego on Feb. 28.

Dr. Elisa Shepard, professor of psychology, Dr. Robert Shields, associate professor of computer information technology, and Dr. Dirk Davis, professor of organizational leadership: Examining a Teaching Assistant Model for Online Courses. American Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2023 General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment Conference on Feb. 22. Julianna Carrera, assistant director of disability services, contributed to preparing for the presentation.

Dr. Anthony Corso, professor of computing, software and data sciences, and Dr. Philip Breitenbucher, assistant professor of social work: Using Location Analytics and Social Media to Address the Opioid Overdose Crisis in America. 2023 CALGIS Conference in Monterey, California, on March 15.

Dr. Robert Pate, professor of psychology: Walking with God. Association for Applied Sport Psychology West Regional Conference in Riverside on March 10. Dr. Joshua Knabb, professor of psychology, Dr. Sean Sullivan, professor of kinesiology, Dr. Amy Miller, professor of kinesiology, and Dr. William Boyer, associate professor of kinesiology, were part of the research team.

Dr. Brian Bovee

Dr. Brian Bovee, assistant professor of computer information technology: Exploring the Function and Value of IT Advisory Boards in Higher Education. Southern Association of Information Systems conference on March 24.

Steve Morris

Steve Morris, adjunct professor of engineering: I’m Pro Choice Boards based on DOK (Depth of Knowledge). CUE (Computer Using Educators) Conference in Palm Springs on March 17.

Kristin Beinschroth

Kristin Beinschroth, assistant professor of radiologic sciences: Health Behavior Theory for Technologists and Students in Medical Imaging and Fluoroscopy. California State Northridge Alumni Association Radiologic Sciences Chapter Continuing Education Event on March 11.

Christopher Kern

Christopher Kern, associate professor photography: panelist for Personal and Professional Growth for Creatives. Flow: Los Angeles by Pixelz, an exclusive event for e-commerce photo and video production professionals on Feb. 23. Led workshop and presentation Where Does Photography Curricula Go From Here? Broadening the Conversation. National Conference for the Society of Photographic Education in Denver on March 17.

Dr. Gaynell Vanderslice, assistant professor of business management, Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication, and Dr. Monica O’Rourke, professor of kinesiology: Growth: Increase Leadership Capacity and Improve Communication in Diverse Mentoring Communities. Virtual workshop presented to Sound Transit, a Seattle transportation organization, on March 14.

Dr. Tae Sung, dean of Student Success: Vocation and Time. Jennifer Tronti, assistant professor of English: A Bottling of Our Tears: Poetic Inquiry as Poignant, Empathy-Based Pedagogy. Moderated a panel: Redeeming Language. David Isaacs, visiting professor of English: Getting Graphic: Jesus as Superhero in Graphic Novel Bibles. Moderated a panel: Re-Enchanting Nature. Western Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature at Azusa Pacific University on March 16-18.

Dr. John Marselus

Dr. John Marselus, professor of aviation science: Guest faculty for University of Southern California Incident Investigation/Analysis course on March 22. Topics included Safety Management System and U.S. Air Force investigations he conducted in his military career. The students included leadership from the Ministry of Defense for the Hungarian Air Force, Saudi Arabia Aviation Investigation Bureau and Chevron.

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication: Applying Ethics to Public Relations webinar. Orange County chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on March 20.

Image magazine cover

Duncan Simcoe, professor visual arts: Fade to Black: Recent Work by Duncan Simcoe. Image magazine (Issue 115). Simcoe’s art is the subject of an article written by Gordon Fuglie, a museum director and curator. Simcoe’s work is also the issue’s cover art.

Dr. Philip Breitenbucher

Dr. Philip Breitenbucher, assistant professor of social work: defended his dissertation — The factors that influence the use of cloud-based technology in the administration of social work field education: An application of the Technology Acceptance Model — on March 13.  Breitenbucher is the first graduate of the Ed.D. Organizational Change and Administration program at CBU.

Kelly Palmer (Left) and Dr. Ronald L. Ellis (Right)

Kelly Palmer, administrative assistant I for Student Services, was named employee of the month for April. Her nomination form included the following statements: “Kelly goes above and beyond with students and their families in times of need. She’s especially patient and kind in her approach to students who have undergone something difficult. Kelly is extremely efficient. She is highly motivated and wants to help however she can, and she’s constantly looking to take on new projects."

Zachary Bortot

Zachary Bortot, associate professor of theatre: directed An Almost Holy Picture for New Threads Theatre Company.

Ruth Noemy Wheeler, instructor of music: Conducted the premiere of MUSE with the Corona Symphony Orchestra on March 11. MUSE,  10-minute orchestral celebration, is composed by Dr. Josh Rodriguez, associate professor of music theory and composition.

Kristin Beinschroth

Kristin Beinschroth, assistant professor of radiologic sciences: elected vice chair and education chapter delegate for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists House of Delegates. The 2-year-term as delegate starts July 1 and the 1-year-term as vice chair starts July 1, 2024.

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