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Join San Bernardino’s New At-Risk Drop-In Youth Center For A Spooktacular time   SAN BERNARDINO, California - Open Arms is excited to announce a haunted house event on October 30th. It will be held at 323 W. Seventh Street, San Berardino for at-risk youth. The event will include a spooky haunted maze, movies, a costume competition and a raffle. At-risk youth, 14-25 years-old are invited to come along for a night of spooky fun.  Those that are daring enough to enter the haunted maze should know the event starts at 1pm and will run until 7pm, so please feel free to come on down. Costumes are not required; however we encourage all to wear a costume as we will be hosting a competition for best dressed! Candy, snacks and drinks will be provided for all. Masks will be required inside of the building, but don't worry masks will also be provided. As always, hygiene kits will be provided for youth ages 14-25 years old. Donations of nonperishable food and hygiene products are alway...

Open Arms Halloween event SAN BERNARDINO, California - Open Arms would like to invite you to a haunted house event on Saturday, October 30th, from 1-7pm. This Halloween event will host a raffle and a costume competition. The event takes place outside where there will be movies playing all during the event.  Costumes are highly encouraged for the event, and as always, hygiene kits will be provided for youth ages 14-25 years old. There will be mazes for the community along with candy, snacks and drinks.  Once again, donations of nonperishable food and hygiene products are always welcomed. Unfortunately, the center is not able to accept clothing donations at this time due to space. For more information on Open Arms, visit www.familyassist.org/programs/open-arms or contact oscar@familyassist.org .

Monica Rosales is leading the way! SAN BERNARDINO, California - September 29, 2021, Monica Rosales- “Say yes to opportunities because you never know where it may take you” was the advice given to her by her parents. A Junior Publicist for Coeur Communication who accredits her current position to being proactive within her career. She shared her knowledge on the journey from Cal State University of San Bernardino (CSUSB) student, to intern, to being full-time at a Public Relations firm. Rosales, a CSUSB Alumni, spoke on her journey as a first-generation U.S. citizen and University graduate. Coming from the small town of Rancho Cucamonga, Rosales pushed herself, worked hard, and often had to get out of her comfort zone while attending CSUSB to pursue her dream career working as a publicist.  On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Rosales live-streamed with Coyote PR on Instagram sharing her knowledge and answering questions. She received overwhelming support from CSUSB students. “Her ability to sta...

  Learn how choosing Communication Studies at CSUSB can help you! Not feeling satisfied with your current major, or not sure what degree will provide you not only the security, but will let you live your best life? Well, look no further! Become a Communication Studies major at California State University San Bernardino! Communication is one of the most highly sought-after skill sets employers want from candidates. CSUSB has several clubs based in the communication department to give you great hands-on experience you’re sure to find exciting. PRSSA and Coyote Chronicle are just two of the great options to join. Could you even ask for more? A degree that teaches you listening, writing, interpersonal communication, interviewing, networking, leadership, conflict management, and intercultural communication. This broad department enables you to work in almost any department your heart desires. Even in professions you probably never knew existed. Your career possibilities are endl...

  Learn about one of CSUSB’s most underrated majors. Do you love talking, and enjoy socializing? You can improve these skills by pursuing a career in communication. There are several career options available with this degree. To name a few: PR specialist, marketing coordinator, brand strategist and hundreds of others. Students can explore work in the entertainment industry, law, health care and more. There are endless opportunities when it comes to the world of communications. Offering both a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in Communication, CSUSB classes are taught by award-winning professors. Each having expertise in organizational and relational communication, media studies or strategic communication to match the concentrations offered. A degree in communication provides you with the tools to succeed in your personal and professional life. Many well-known individuals such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Degeneres, Matthew McConaughey, Spike Lee, Al Roker, Regina ...

  Learn how CSUSB’s Communication Studies major can help you! Here at CSUSB we offer strong degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dynamic and growing, the communication department has the largest number of undergraduate majors of any department in the College of Arts and Letters. Students interested in studying communications can choose from one of three concentrations to pursue: media studies, relational and organizational communication, and strategic communication. Media studies teaches students how to navigate an increasingly mediated and information-infused environment by developing their media literacy skills, theoretical and critical competence, as well as aesthetic and ethical sensibilities. Relational and organizational communication will help students learn and practice listening, writing, interpersonal communication, interviewing, networking, leadership, conflict management, and intercultural communication. Strategic communication i...

Strategic Communication Information Sessions Give Students Insight on Growing Opportunities in Communication San Bernardino, Calif. - On Tuesday, September 21 from noon-1 p.m., Jessica Nerren, a public relations and strategic communication full-time lecturer at CSUSB is holding a zoom information session for students about the different explorative opportunities and career benefits within the strategic communication concentration.    A strategic communication concentration is beneficial within the realm of employment as the field of public relations is projected to grow 7% by 2028 , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the field of strategic communication being so versatile a strategic communication degree could be utilized in lieu of an English, journalism, or advertising degree. Skillsets learned within the communication field can be taken anywhere in the world with an average starting rate of pay at $60,000 per year. “Our concentration is amazing and we ha...

Open arms welcomes local artist at Paint and Sip SAN BERNARDINO, California - Open Arms will be hosting an art event welcoming special guest and artist Julia Barry Parker. The event will include sipping on mocktails while participating in some fun art with Julia. Those aged 14-25 are invited on Friday, October 15, from 4-7 pm at 323 W. Seventh Street, San Bernardino.  The theme of art will be a surprise; with seven years of professional experience, Julia stated she is planning on, “something structured that will also be something they can add their own flair to.” Julia is a local artist from Idyllwild who has been working professionally on her art and as a holistic practitioner. She has been passionate about art and working at it her whole life. Julia believes that making art connects us with ourselves. Julia chose to get involved with Open Arms as she loves being able to teach people new ways of self-discovery through art.   Open Arms will be hosting monthly art events f...

Join San Bernardino’s New At-Risk Drop-In Youth Center for Paint and Sip SAN BERNARDINO, California - To continue with their mission to empower San Bernardino’s at risk youth, Open Arms gladly presents another invitation for an evening to Paint and Sip. Those 14-25 years-old at-risk of being homeless are invited Friday, October 15, from 4-7 pm at 323 W. Seventh Street, San Bernardino.  Serving mocktails instead of cocktails as an inclusive way to have fun for all ages. Popular cocktails will be served without the alcohol: mojitos, pina coladas and margaritas. “Having fun doesn’t have to have alcohol involved at social gatherings. For the youth struggling with peer pressure at parties these drinks can be presented as a way to socially engage without placing themselves in a harmful situation.”  This event will be taking place indoors and we will be providing all of the art supplies. We will be having a special guest artist by the name of Julia Barry Parker. She has been a profes...

Gain Experience and Build Skills. Join CoyotePR Today! San Bernardino, Calif. -CoyotePR is an award-winning, student-run public relations firm that works closely with numerous organizations both on and off-campus. CoyotePR has a position for everyone, including you! Open to students across all majors, concentrations, and levels of experience, CoyotePR is a stepping stone to joining the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). CoyotePR is made up of three teams, all of whom work cohesively as a unit to achieve the client’s goals: the Social-media and Flyer team, Press Release team, and Data Collection, Marketing, and Outreach team. The Social Media team works to keep the public informed of any upcoming events and promote clients. The Press Release team utilizes their writing and research skills in order to publish official statements on behalf of the clients and acts as an official liaison for organizations. The Data Collection & Outreach team uses marketing techniqu...