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November 7, 2025
Publishing
Research Articles
Dr. Dennis K. Bideshi, professor of biology, Sarah Rudd, Leticia Miranda, Sharon Asariah, Chloe Rodgers, Jenive Estrada and Michael Alonzo, all current and former students in the biomedical sciences and biochemistry and molecular biology programs: Pathogens That Rewrite the Rules: Ascoviruses, Elegant Manipulators of Cell Death Pathways and Architects of the Extracellular Viral Paradigm. Pathogens 2025 (Oct. 27).
Fiction and Poems
Randal Murphey, assistant director of multimedia services: The Scorn of the Centaurs: Fables of Laknohl. A young adult fantasy novel and the second in a series (October 2025).
Presentations
Kathryn Connors and Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim
Kathyrn Connors, a kinesiology graduate student: Effect of Acute Grape Seed Extract Supplementation on the Heart Rate Recovery Kinetics in Individuals with High BMI. SouthWest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting on Oct. 17-18 in Burbank. Research was conducted by Connors, Sara Krager, Iltark Yoon, Kaylee Hauck, undergraduate and graduate students, and Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim, professor of kinesiology.
Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim and Iltark Yoon
Iltark Yoon, an exercise science student: Effect of Walking with Blood Flow Restriction on Post-Exercise Hypotension in Individuals with High BMI. SouthWest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting on Oct. 17-18 in Burbank. Research was conducted by Yoon, Sara Krager, Kathyrn Connors, Kaylee Hauck, Marcos Gutierrez, undergraduate and graduate students, and Dr. Jong-Kyung Kim, professor of kinesiology.
Dr. Virgo Handojo
Dr. Virgo Handojo, professor of psychology: keynote Reframing Disaster Recovery: Integrating Bandura’s Self-Efficacy with Indonesian Spiritual Coping. 12th International Conference of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology in Bandung, Indonesia on Aug. 4-6.
Dr. Mary Ann Pearson
Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication and leadership studies: Transformative Mentoring for Gen Z Students. UNM Mentoring Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Oct.23.
Dr. Catherine Chang Letherer
Dr. Catherine Chang Letherer, associate professor of physician assistant studies: poster Reducing Falls in Older Adults Using Remote Telemonitoring. California Academy of PAs conference in Pomona on Oct. 10-11. Poster Decreasing Falls with Telemonitoring, a Novel Interdisciplinary Approach. California Society of Health Systems Pharmacists conference in Chula Vista on Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
Lizette Leon, director HSI Title V Grant project, Dr. Michael Osadchuk, director of academic success, and Zakyia Glasco, director of disability services: Innovation in Developmental Education: Teaching Students on Academic Warning to Thrive. Growing Inland Achievement summit in Riverside on Oct. 30.
In The News
Dr. Brian Bovee
Dr. Brian Bovee, associate professor of computer information technology, was interviewed by diginomica for a story on gamification, Checking in at Crowne Plaza Hotel - using gamification to encourage learning...and boost tourism into the bargain! (Oct. 21).
Professional Accolades
Dr. Jeff Mooney
Dr. Jeff Mooney, professor of Old Testament interpretation and theology, received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University on Sept. 30.
Making an Impact
Dr. Adele Harrison, Kylie Hatfield and Enrique Cruz
The Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business sent representatives to present to Martin Luther King High School’s DECA Club on Oct. 10 in Riverside. This outreach is for high schoolers interested in business careers. Dr. Adele Harrison, professor of finance, Enrique Cruz and Kylie Hatfield, both finance students, presented on entrepreneurial finance. Dawn Carter, industry liaison for the School of Business, presented on marketing.
Dr. Kristin Mauldin, Shimada Takehiro and Dr. Danny Blair
Dr. Danny Blair, professor of deaf studies, and Dr. Kristin Mauldin, associate professor of sport and performance psychology, were invited to the sendoff of Team USA to the Deaflympics in Tokyo. The reception was held at the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 30. Their respective programs are sponsoring Team USA. A group of CBU students who are in the American Sign Language Club or the Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology program are attending the Deaflympics in November.
Campus News
Did you know that CBU has a Student Health Center available for ALL STUDENTS right here on campus? The Health Center is a part of the CBU Wellness Center located on Monroe Street next to the Health Science Campus. The goal of the Wellness Center is to provide effective health, wellness and counseling services that promote academic and personal success. The Health Center is available to all members of the campus community. Health Center staff can address most conditions that are treated in an urgent care facility.
To schedule an in-person appointment, click here or call 951.552.8811. For telemedicine appointments, schedule here. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Outside the center’s hours, visit Riverside Urgent Care (La Sierra), 3480 La Sierra, Riverside, CA 92503. Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Student Highlights
Engineering students
Dr. Jong-Wha Bai, professor of civil engineering and construction management, and 13 engineering students visited the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Iron Worker Training Center in La Palma, California, on Oct. 23. They learned about structural steel fabrication and participated in hands-on activities such as welding.
Personnel Changes
Check out job opportunities at CBU by clicking here.