CSUB Arts & Humanities

The College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Office had a great time celebrating University Day and kicking off the new academic year with our CSUB community! 💙💛

AH is so proud of our faculty members who were recognized at University Day! 🎉

Congratulations to Bianca Moreno, M.A., Lecturer in Communications, recipient of the Outstanding Lecturer Award, and Dan Stockwell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English, recipient of the Promising New Faculty Award.

We are thrilled to celebrate their dedication to our students, their teaching, and the CSUB community. Congratulations, Bianca and Dan! 💙💛

And Instrumental Ensembles!! Fall 2026!

This Fall 2026!!!

Enroll in Latin American literature I for Fall 2026.

Dean Alicia Rodriquez kicked off the College of Arts and Humanities Staff Development Day by reflecting on the academic year and recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of our staff.

The day brought AH together to learn new strategies for productivity and collaboration, share ideas, strengthen connections, and invest in our professional growth. We wrapped up the day with a cookie decorating class from Cake It with Justin, because team building is even better with frosting!

Here's to another year of collaboration, growth, and success in the College of Arts and Humanities!

Be part of a new tradition at CSUB! Enroll now!!

The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to launch its inaugural Mariachi Ensemble. Open to all majors, this exciting new course celebrates the rich musical traditions of our region while creating new opportunities for students to perform, connect, and make history.

🎶 MUS 1270 (82851)
📅 Tuesdays | 7–10 p.m.

Join us at CSU Bakersfield for a special screening of Karmele (2025), directed by acclaimed Basque filmmaker Asier Altuna.

📍 The Doré Theatre at CSUB

📅 Friday, May 22

🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.

🎬 Screening Begins: 5:00 p.m.

Free admission and parking in Lot C.

Following the screening, director Asier Altuna will participate in a Q&A conversation with the audience.

Presented in Euskara with English subtitles, Karmele tells a powerful story of resilience, exile, and dignity during and after the Spanish Civil War. Inspired by real events and the novel Elkarrekin Esnatzeko Ordua (Time to Wake Up Together) by Kirmen Uribe, the film follows Karmele Urresti and Txomin Letamendi as they build a life across France, Paris, Caracas, and Bilbao in the face of displacement and political upheaval.

We hope you’ll join us!

🎓✨ GRAD PROFILE: Lucy Fitzgerald finds her canvas at CSUB 🎓✨

Fitzgerald always dreamed of being an artist and creating, and began pursuing her art history degree in higher education at Los Angeles Valley College in 2014 where she graduated. But, something was missing.

In 2021, she moved to Bakersfield and enrolled at Bakersfield College as an art major. Now, Fitzgerald is preparing to graduate from CSUB with her bachelor's degree in studio arts.

“I like being able to create something new out of pre-existing materials. That’s what I find very exciting and a lot more expressive than other types of art,” she said. “I like being able to express the weird and fun ideas that pop in my head and translate them into an object that other people can be exposed to and explore those ideas.”

She has also become an instructor when she partnered with her friend to create the Bakersfield School of Art and Music in 2020, providing low-cost lessons to students of all ages.

This is just the beginning.

Read about her journey and what's ahead of her after commencement: https://bit.ly/4358bRw

🎬 Behind the Scenes: Inside the Heart of the Film Industry

Recently, our Digital Media students with Communications professor, Joe Ren had the exciting opportunity to visit FotoKem and Apture in Los Angeles for an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience in professional film production.

From exploring advanced lighting setups and production workflows to engaging directly with industry professionals, students gained valuable insight into the fast-paced world of media and entertainment. The visit offered more than technical knowledge. It provided inspiration, mentorship, and a clearer view of the many career pathways within the industry.

Experiences like these help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice, empowering students to see their creative passions in motion.