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Each year, in addition to state and federal aid, more than $200,000 in direct scholarship support is awarded to students at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. Scholarships help reduce the financial burden on students and allow them to focus on their education.
One very special scholarship at the Palm Desert Campus is the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship.
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The Mary Stuart Rogers (pictured here) Scholarship was established in 1994 to provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus.
| The recipients, called “Rogers Scholars,” must demonstrate a sincere commitment to their own personal growth, compile outstanding academic records, demonstrate leadership qualities and show a desire to serve their fellow students and communities. The scholarship is merit-based and only awarded to the top students at the campus. | |
On Oct. 4, the sixteen recipients of the Rogers Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year were honored at a special reception where they had the opportunity to meet John Rogers, the son of Mary Stuart Rogers, and his family.
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The purpose of the event was to recognize and celebrate this year’s Rogers Scholars, but I believe we were also there to celebrate the remarkable philanthropic achievement of the Rogers family.
| John, June and Janet Rogers have an unwavering commitment to travel to PDC every year from their Central Valley home to support our students. This year marks the 27th year that the Rogers family has visited the Coachella Valley to honor our students, and since its inception, the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million to 550 students at PDC. We are so appreciative of the family’s vision, involvement and commitment. | |
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Rogers Scholars are always an exceptional group of students. They not only strive to achieve for themselves, but they also care deeply about others and the community.
At the annual Rogers Scholars event, each student gives a short speech. Their stories and personal journeys are touching and inspiring.
One of this year’s Rogers Scholars, Melisa Rose Agresor, a senior and second year Rogers Scholar majoring in nursing, said, “I am grateful for being a recipient of the Rogers Scholarship. With this opportunity, I can spend more time on pursuing my dreams of being a nurse and giving back to the community instead of worrying about how to financially support my education.”
Philanthropic support from many organizations and individuals has helped our campus grow and define a unique college experience for our students. It is our hope that these types of experiences and support will help our students achieve lifelong success.
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Jake Zhu, Ph.D.
Dean, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
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Check presentation ceremony held for new Student Services Building at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
State assembly members Eduardo Garcia, 56th District, and Chad Mayes, 42nd District, shared remarks and presented a $79 million check from the state of California to the California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus.
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Paws Radio and Multi-Media Learning Lab brings innovative technologies to CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students and faculty
The Paws Radio and Multi-Media Learning Lab now includes a completely renovated broadcast facility with 24-hour programming.
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Agreement signed to increase number of Native American transfer students to CSUSB
California State University, San Bernardino and California Indian Nations College in Palm Desert have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the number of Native American transfer students to CSUSB.
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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus alumna expanding media training opportunities at Palm Springs High School | CSUSB Palm Desert Campus alumna Donnie Gerrell is expanding media training opportunities for students at Palm Springs High School, and credits the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus for providing her with the necessary skills to be successful. | | | |
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Are you an adult over 50 looking to learn new things and meet new people? OLLI at CSUSB Palm Desert Campus offers non-credit, university-level courses, but without the grades, tests or homework.
Be sure to check out all the great courses being offered this semester. There's something for everyone!
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Division of Student Affairs visits PDC
The division of Student Affairs at CSUSB visited PDC on Oct. 13 for Tea with the VP and the Student Affairs Road Show. Students had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Paz Olivérez, Vice President for Student Affairs, as well as learn about the programs and services offered by the 24+ departments in the division of Student Affairs that are here to support student success.
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Professional Development Day for hospitality management students | |
Students in our hospitality management program, along with members of the PDC Business and Hospitality Club, participated in a half-day career workshop at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa on Oct. 13.
Various resort managers and directors presented a series of presentations regarding their duties and work experiences. Areas of responsibility covered in the presentations were hotel operations, food and beverage, golf membership, and facility engineering, which also oversees safety and security for the 500-room resort.
Students enjoyed viewing the 300-acre resort up close in golf carts as they rode around the golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, three swimming pools, a large wellness spa, and an arcade.
The Westin hosted an impressive display of gastronomic offerings during lunch and later attendees were treated to bowling and arcade games with some of the resort managers.
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CVHS Hospitality Academy visits PDC
We welcomed 51 students and two teachers from the Coachella Valley High School Hospitality Academy to PDC on Oct. 25, where they learned about our campus by going on a tour and participating in presentations about our hospitality management program, financial aid and the CSU application process. They also enjoyed some pizza before heading back to school. We hope they will become members of the PDC Pack after they graduate!
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PDC nursing faculty and students help members of our community | Thank you to our extraordinary nursing faculty and students, who on Oct. 22, performed wound care, checked vital signs, and did foot soaks for members of the community at the Desert Hot Springs Job and Health Fair. | | | |
Professional sports dietitian speaks at PDC | |
Becci Twombley, sports dietitian for the LA Lakers and Angels, spoke at PDC on Oct. 26 about fueling her athletes for success and her pathway to becoming a registered dietitian.
The event was hosted by the Kinesiology Student Association (KSA) at CSUSB.
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Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade | PDC staff and students participated in the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade on Oct. 30. | | | |
We had a record number of students, faculty and staff attend the annual Fall Fest at PDC on Oct. 28 - an event that included food, music, carnival games and a haunted house. | | |
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Enjoy free coffee and casual conversation with Palm Desert’s Mayor when the City's popular Coffee with the Mayor series continues on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m., in the Indian Wells Theater at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus. Everyone is welcome and questions on all topics are encouraged.
A CSUSB parking permit is not required for this event and parking tickets will not be issued. Please be sure to park in white-lined parking spaces only and do not park in 30 minute, Faculty/Staff, or mobile parking spaces.
More Info: (760) 346-0611 or info@cityofpalmdesert.org
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Palm Springs Life
Dean Jake Zhu contributed to a Palm Springs Life article titled, "Wising Up" about the changing higher ed landscape in the Coachella Valley.
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