AH Dean's Office | California State University, Bakersfield

Dean's Message

Welcome to the Fall Semester, 2024,

We start the new academic year with a new name: we are now the College of Arts and Humanities. The elevation to college status is more than just a matter of semantics. In addition to aligning us more closely with other CSU campuses, it represents a new stage in CSUB’s history. In the future, we now have the potential to form schools within the colleges, which are markers of growth and development.

This is an exciting time for the College. The Department of Art and Art History, in conjunction with the Department of Music and Theatre, will host the return of Taste of the Arts on Sunday, October 27th. The event welcomes the campus community and the broader community to CSUB, and helps raise awareness of the arts and their impact on our students. In addition, the Music and Theatre programs each have a robust slate of musical and theatrical performances.

The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes two new faculty whose expertise and skills will provide students with new learning opportunities. Dr. Marco Huerta Alardín joins us as a new tenure-track assistant professor in Modern Languages and Literatures, expanding course offerings. Dr. Huerta Alardín is already planning a Study Abroad trip to Mexico for our students. In addition, as The Runner celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a series of events spanning the academic year, it also welcomes award-winning veteran journalist Robert Price, to serve as its advisor. Mr. Price’s wealth of experience and with expertise in print and broadcast journalism, will help students develop their skills and provide students with valuable insight into the profession.

In addition to offering programs of study to help educate our students and provide them with life-changing experiences, each of the departments within Arts and Humanities is developing a robust 2024-2025 catalog of lectures, performances, and other events, that enrich the CSUB student experience and extend a warm welcome to all community members, allowing the College of Arts and Humanities to help CSUB be recognized as “Kern County’s University.”

I thank our faculty, staff, and supporters for all you do to serve our students and the community in which we live. Your donations help our students engage in research, participate in out-of-town competitions, workshops, and conferences, all of which greatly enrich their education.