2024-2025 Events

Upcoming Events

September

Book Reading of "Bird Songs Don't Life" by Gordon Lee Johnson

Join Gordon Lee Johnson (Cahuilla/Cupeño) as he reads from "Bird Songs Don't Lie" which was selected as the University Library's Common Read. Q&A and discussion to follow.

September 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kellogg Library Reading Room
Parking for Visitors
- A paid parking session is required at all times while parked on campus.
- Parking information is available on CSUSM Visitors Parking website.
- Lot C is closest to University Library.
- Parking Rates: 1 hour - $2.00; 90 minutes - $3.00; 2 Hours - $4.00; 3 Hours - $5.00

Free Screening of Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning Followed by Q&A with Director Chris Eyre and Producer Dr. Joely Proudfit

September 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CSUSM USU Ballroom
Parking for Visitors
- A paid parking session is required at all times while parked on campus.
- Parking information is available on CSUSM Visitors Parking website.
- Parking Structure 1 is closest to University Student Union.
- Parking Rates: 1 hour - $2.00; 90 minutes - $3.00; 2 Hours - $4.00; 3 Hours - $5.00

October

Join us for CSUSM American Indian College Motivation Day

October 7, 2025
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
CSUSM USU Ballroom
Sign up today for College Motivation Day!
Parking for Attendees
- Bus parkng is free in Lots X, Y, Z.
- To request a vehicle parking pass, contact Patrick Cayabyab at pcayabyab@csusm.edu.

Book Launch of "Who Gets To Be Indian?" by Dina Gilio-Whitaker

Join us as we feature Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) and her new book Who Gets to Be Indian? Ethnic Fraud, Disenrollment, and Other Difficult Conversations About Native American Identity. The event invites critical dialogue on complex and timely issues affecting American Indian communities.

September 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kellogg Library Reading Room
Parking for Visitors
- A paid parking session is required at all times while parked on campus.
- Parking information is available on CSUSM Visitors Parking website.
- Lot C is closest to University Library.
- Parking Rates: 1 hour - $2.00; 90 minutes - $3.00; 2 Hours - $4.00; 3 Hours - $5.00