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May 15, 2026
Publishing
Research Articles
Dr. John Park
Dr. John Park, associate professor of psychology: co-authored Spirituality, Congruence, and Moral Agency in a Stigmatized Context: A Single-Case Study Using Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST). Religions (Jan. 2026).
Keelan Kaiser
Keelan Kaiser, professor of architecture: Travel Study, Formation, and Christian Experience in Architecture Education. Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad (April 26).
Articles
Dr. Nathan Iverson
Dr. Nathan Iverson, associate professor of psychology: The Vanishing Rung: AI is Climbing the Career Ladder. Psychology Today (May 7).
Presentations
Dr. Jiliang Li
Dr. Jiliang Li, assistant professor of civil engineering and construction management: Making Connection of the Teaching, Learning and Instructions of Different Subject Courses' Laboratories with Upper Level Engineering. ASEE Zone IV Conference at Cal Poly Pomona on April 16-18.
Loretto Evans, director of course materials, and Sam Rangel, senior course materials buyer: Instructional AI Videos with Vyond. Independent College Bookstore Association Annual Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, on Feb. 5. Evans also presented AI in Your Store: The Next Evolution of Campus Retail Work in Phoenix, AZ, on March 2.
Professional Accolades
Dr. Brenda De La Rocha Beltran
Dr. Brenda De La Rocha Beltran, adjunct professor of finance, obtained a doctorate in business administration from CBU’s Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business. She successfully defended her dissertation, Imposter Syndrome and Intersectionality Among Latina Doctoral Students, on April 23.
Campus News
On May 1, the Career Center partnered with Ramona High School to facilitate mock interviews for 40 students in the WorkAbility I program, a nationally recognized school-to-work initiative supporting special education students ages 16 and older. Erick Lomeli, career counselor, shared practical career success tips and encouragement to students at the conclusion of the event.
In the Classroom
Tom Brooks
Tom Brooks, assistant director of music, brought in Edwin Carranza, music director, producer and bassist, to the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts. Carranza gave students a look at what musical leadership requires, the relationships that sustain a career and how to navigate high-stakes performance environments with confidence.
Stevo Evans
Stevo Evans, program director for commercial music studies, hosted a Production Lifecycle Conversation, bringing industry professionals to campus on March 21. Producer Harmony Samuels, songwriter A-Rod, mixing engineer IRKO, artists and repertoire representative Matt Ciancimino worked together to write a song, build the beat and show students what producing looks like.
Emily Benford, adjunct professor of music, hosted panel She Got the Mic: Women in Production. Benford brought ChéLa McIntyre, Erica Hayes and Ashley Lomax from the music industry together for a conversation about navigating the industry, building authority and staying for the long haul. The event took place in CBU’s JoAnn Hawkins Music Building on April 17.
Dr. Stacy Meyer, from left, Breanna Winn, Ryan Garcia, Allison Gates, Christina Viyar, Aaliyah Miller and Dr. Julie Kim
Dr. Stacy Meyer, assistant professor of education, Dr. Julie Kim, lecturer of education, Aaliyah Miller, program assistant, and students in the Metcalf School of Education attended the annual MOSAIC-Legacy Gala on April 30. Hosted by the Riverside County Office of Education, the gala celebrated incoming college freshman who received academic scholarships. The students were Breanna Winn, Ryan Garcia, Allison Gates and Christina Viyar.
Personnel Changes
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