Dr. Mumma is now in his 13th year in the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Letters at CSUSB. He teaches the department's logic courses. His research is in logic and the philosophy of mathematics. He received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University for a dissertation on the logic of geometric diagrams. He has since moved on to the …

Alicia Escobedo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a graduate of the San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Language and Communicative Disorders. Her research focuses on typical and atypical language development in bilingual children through community-based research methods. Alicia recently completed her Certification of Clinical Compete…

Mr. Duffie is an exciting addition to our Department of Art & Design at Cal State San Bernardino. Wait until you hear about his background and work projects before he landed at CSUSB. Very impressive! Rafael graduated with an MFA in Animation & Visual Effects from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. His MFA focus is on 3D modeling and sculpting ch…

Dr. Shafiq Rahman is an esteemed member of our tenured faculty at Cal State San Bernardino. He is an expert in communication studies and has done research, writings and teachings on international communication. He describes his time in his native Bangladesh and the educational path that led him to the United States. It is delightful to hear about h…

Dr. Julie Taylor is not an idle person! She teaches many courses in Communication & Media with a specialization in Organizational Communication. She is also the Department's Faculty Advisor. In addition, Julie is the Co-Director at The Speaking Center at JHBC (the CSUSB business college). During our interview you learn about her upbringing in lovel…

Luisa graduated in May 2024 with her Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design. She was also honored by being named the College of Arts and Letters Outstanding Student for that year! Luisa was well engrained in the CAL family by working as a student assistant graphic designer for Coyote Radio & Advertising. Listen as she describes what she'd like to be do…

Dr. Parastou Feiz Zarin Ghalam is our guest on this episode and she has some delightful stories to tell! There's a favorite recipe included, too. Listen as she describes her favorite memory growing up in Tehran. And what was it that brought her to the United States? And how did she land at CSUSB? With her eloquent delivery Dr. Feiz also talks about…

Hats off to this homegrown lady! Penny grew up in Redlands and it's fun to hear what kind of things she did there as a teenager. Always drawn to radio, Lecturer Drake-Green achieved her Associate of Arts degree in Radio-Television from San Bernardino Valley College but there was some years in the carnival thrown in there! Miss Penny, as the student…

You'll enjoy hearing about Art and Design from the perspective of Dr. Scalissi. Discovering her love of and interest in art came at an early age in a home filled with artists. Andy Warhol plays a big part in her launch! Nicole is a historian of contemporary art. Her research focuses on performance, intervention, and installation art that deals with…

I was delighted to spend time interviewing Dr. Kirk! His lively, easy-going disposition is contagious. From a Huntington Beach humble beginning to a world-class scholar, hear the engaging delivery of his story here on the CAL Talks Podcast Series. From his CSUSB bio: Dr. Kirk Kanesaka is an Assistant Professor of Japanese and Asian Studies. His spe…

Join us for a listen to the brightly spoken podcast from one of our latest additions to the CAL family in our Philosophy Department. Andrea Daventry tells us about her educational path from sunny and balmy Florida to the wilds of the Connecticut River valley in Amherst, Massachusetts. And she adds where she settled on living in the Inland Empire (g…

Professor Wasserstein is the latest addition to the wonderful Department of English at CSUSB. Is it something about people from the Midwest that makes them inherently nice and polite? I don’t know but she is both! Izzy was born and raised in Kansas. She’s the author of two poetry collections, This Ecstasy They Call Damnation and When Creation Falls…

This is an entertaining and informative episode with Dr. Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez. It's an understatement to say that Guillermo is colorful, intelligent, funny and a deep thinker. He is all that and more as he adds his depth and style to the Department of Theatre Arts here at Cal State San Bernardino. Guillermo holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from …

During this episode on the College of Arts and Letters Podcast Series we spend time with Miriam Fernandez, PhD who recently received her promotion to Professor in the CSUSB English Department. What is the difference between writing and composition? This expert puts it plain and easy to understand and practice. Her stance? Everyone can write! Her cu…

The Art and Design building at CSUSB is an enormous and finely equipped space for students to learn and practice their craft. One of the leads in the department is the guest you'll listen to on this episode. Andrew Oakes is an Art and Design Professor who loves the world of branding. He describes how he has successfully run his own branding design …

Newly promoted Professor of Communication Studies, Dr. Thomas Corrigan discusses his research and teaching which examines the relationship between wealth, power, and the media. This area of Communication Studies is also known as the Political Economy of Communication (PEC). He shares the focus of two of his Fall 2023 courses which are Digital Media…

Here's another engaging episode in the CAL Podcast Series on Mental Health and Well Being. Dr. Neal Malik (Dr. Neal) has worked in higher education since 2007. He is currently an Associate Professor within the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology and Program Director for the Master of Science in Health Services Administration the Program …

From the CAL Podcast Series on Mental Health and Well Being, we hear the story of Jennifer "Jen" Moulton as told by herself from start to finish. She details for us her childhood growing up locally in Temecula, a city in the Inland Empire where California State University San Bernardino is located. But she made the dramatic move across the country …

From the CAL Podcast Series on Mental Health & Well Being: Christina's research interests lie within the area of trauma and associated mental health conditions, such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her research activities focus on elucidating mechanisms of vulnerability and resilience among interpersonal violence and combat populations. As…

Matthew Poole is a curator and writer living and working in Los Angeles, California. His practice involves producing exhibitions, publishing artists’ projects, writing on topics related to the relations of production and distribution of art, and teaching. Poole is a professor of art history and theory in the Department of Art & Design at California…

James Trotter is the Assistant Director of the Academic Technologies and Innovation (ATI) Department in the lower level of the Pfau Library on campus. The ATI Department is a branch of CSUSB Information Technology Services. In his ATI role, James has dedicated his expertise, mentorship and passion for technology to his department for over fourteen …

Lacey Kendall is a radio expert who continues to bring her knowledge to CSUSB students as a communication studies lecturer. With more than 40 years of radio experience, Kendall managed CSUSB’s Coyote Radio before launching and managing PAWS Radio on the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. She also remains active in the industry as a radio announcer at KCAL. …

Join us for this interview with CSUSB’s Department of Music Assistant Professor of Music (Music Technology), Martim Galvao. He is somewhat new to the College of Arts and Letters having moved to the region in August to start with the Fall Semester. Dr. Galvão is a Brazilian-American composer, percussionist and multimedia artist. Much of his work is …

Merry Scully joined the CSUSB Museum in August of 2022. Most recently she was head of curatorial affairs, and curator of contemporary art at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Previous positions include curator of the Governor’s Gallery for Governor Bill and Barbara Richardson; director of exhibitions and the associate director of exhibitions and public…

This is a delightful look into the world of our Music Department Chair extraordinaire, Lesley Leighton. What hasn't she done in music? She explains to you with insight and wit. Plus, she makes soufflés? Yes! Listen and be inspired by "the chef." At the end she offers our Music students advice on what's important to have and maintain a career in the…

From growing up in the South to working for NASA and now as an Associate Professor in Art and Design at CSUSB, Rob entertains us with his unusual, interesting and fun path as he details his background in Art and Design. In addition to teaching, Rob is also a Faculty Fellow in the xREAL Lab on campus (xREAL: Extended REALity for Learning). Find out …

New to the CSUSB Department of Art and Design, Associate Professor Taylor Moon discusses her strong ties to the CSU system via Cal State Northridge and how that shaped her future as a Design Artist. Being a Southern California native, her academic path took her from her home area of Northridge to UCSB where she began working in art galleries. You'l…

Dr. Gregory Gondwe researches contemporary media ecosystems and their implications on society. His scholarly works are based on the interrogation of the effects of persuasive media messages across cultural and geographical boundaries. Essentially, he examines how individuals and groups of different backgrounds assimilate and accept information as e…

Loydie Burmah is a lecturer of oral communication [CSUSB] and media studies [SBVC]. She’s also a researcher and journalist. Her most recent publication is a thesis about cancel culture. She enjoys multimedia immersion arts and technology, cultural studies, digital and social media. Loydie graduated with an M.A. in Communication Studies as one of th…

This time of year is always a tough one for families, as back-to-school bumps in the road collide with a myriad of challenging family dynamics. It's even tougher this year as we hardly know what normal is anymore. This week we are back with a little chat about how we might all support each other. The struggle is real.…

Kaitlyn “Kaity” Creasy is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at CSUSB. She is the author of the book “The Problem of Affective Nihilism in Nietzsche, Thinking Differently, Feeling Differently. Nietzsche is perhaps best known for his diagnosis of the problem of nihilism. In this book, Kaitlyn Creasy offers a comprehensive account of…

Second week in a row for us! We're here talking about the mind-blowing experience we had at the Banksy exhibit and how it reminded John of his brother Tom's artwork, how great art can inspire and move us to emotions, updates on Julie's studio, and more!Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

We're back in the studio! This week we're talking about the amazing view we had of the Chicago Air & Water show from our balcony, and some thoughts on death-defying stunts, getting back to school, and staying connected to good friends and important moments in these strange times we live in.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Listen as Shane describes his challenging upbringing and what led him to CSUSB and to major in Communication Studies. What Professor inspired him? You'll hear about that wonderful relationship. Shane is attending Oregon State for his Ph.D. But does he want to return to the Inland Empire after that? It's a very engaging story!…

Somewhere between Delta variants and Julie having to unexpectedly relocate her new studio, we've had a bit of a week. While unforeseen setbacks can be frustrating and even devastating at times, within that is a tremendous opportunity to create an even better circumstance if we are willing to see it that way. We're talking about that, Simone Biles, …

Today we are podcasting from our downtown closet talking about everything from the power of dance to why we watch and read what we do. We end with a few back to school tips. Enjoy!Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Elder, Morongo Band of Mission Indians California State University, San Bernardino Mr. Ernest H. Siva is a respected elder of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, whose influence has enriched the lives of thousands in and outside the Inland Empire. He is central to the transmission of Indian culture through his exceptional work as a musician, exten…

In this episode, we wrap up pride month as we talk about the amazing parenting opportunities that present themselves when your child is different than you maybe thought. And how we all can be better at turning toward the unique qualities in each other - and prevent a lot of heartbreak.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Today we are talking about our pandemic take-aways and the importance of taking the time to process all that we've experienced. As things return to "normal" we realize many of the memories, good and bad, feel like they're slipping away. So take a beat and talk it all through. We're all changed. "Let's get back to normal as soon as possible...as if …

Today we are talking about a couple of John's new articles for CNN. We are breaking down the new gray divorce trend - a topic sparked by the Bill & Melinda Gates divorce and also discussing the stress of moving out of Covid restrictions.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb is a professor of media studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Muslim & Arab Worlds (CSMAW) at California State University, San Bernardino. She is the recipient of the 2020 CSUSB Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities Award and was one of the 2019-20 Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Facul…

Julie just opened a new art studio in the city and we were back in the stands for a Cubs game. Finding hope and joy as spring springs.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Jessica Lahey is the NYT best-selling author of a brilliant new book, "The Addiction Inoculation," out this week. Here, she has a LOT to share about her own addiction and recovery, the science of addiction, and ways in which we can truly mitigate substance use and abuse in our kids. There are revelations in here. This is a must-listen.…

It's been a year since we first locked down. Today we are talking about the "wall" we've all hit and Julie shares her wake up call.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

One of our very own, a College of Arts and Letters graduate, Rebecca Waring-Crane describes her on-going project "Who is my Neighbor?" It's her creation in the socially engaged art practice based on storytelling. She reaches out to her neighbors to know them better. Rebecca also details her decision to "go back to school" after a long hiatus to pur…

Get an an inside look at the person who runs RAFFMA on the campus of CSUSB, the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art. Eva describes growing up in communist Poland and how she was always surrounded by art and naturally fell in love with the medium. Eva joined the museum as Director in 1998. During her long museum career, Eva has curated close …

Today on the podcast we have Sue Borison of Your Teen Media, who is here to talk with John about all things raising teenagers. They discuss how to navigate the biggest problems affecting teenagers today, the importance of open communication, the role fear plays in parenting, and more!Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

We finally took the quiz and today we are discussing what we learned about our "love" priorities. Spoiler alert: don't touch John.Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy

Dr. W. Benson Harer is a longtime supporter of Cal State San Bernardino and the university’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA). His Harer Family Trust has provided the museum with their considerable collection of Egyptian antiquities as gifts to CSUSB. These incredible artifacts are on permanent loan to RAFFMA. Listen as Dr. Harer…

This week, John is joined by Dr. Helen Odessky to talk all about her new book, "Stop Fear From Stopping You." They talk about the difference between fear and anxiety, how to tell the difference between good fear and bad fear, and much more!Av Dr. John Duffy & Julie Duffy