myCSUSMStudent Highlights
CSUSM's AMD Club - Out & About
The AMD Club tabled at the Fall 2026 Student Organization Fair on Thursday, September
10, 2026. They were tabling so that the campus community could learn more about the
club and they also had giveaways for the community.
2026 Festival of Art Award Recipients
The Andrea Liss Award for Critical Artmaking - ANDREA BAKER
In recognition of outstanding achievement in critical thinking, experimentation, and conceptual inquiry.

The David Avalos Award for Public Practice - RODAS ALONZO
In recognition of outstanding achievement and community engagement through art in the public realm.

The Deborah Small Award for Photography - AYLIN GRANADOS
In recognition of outstanding achievement in photographic vision, technique, and visual storytelling.

The Jonathan Berman Award for Film/Video - ARIEL HANANEL
In recognition of outstanding achievement and vision in the pursuit of film and video as a powerful form of storytelling.

The Kristine Diekman Award for Sound/Video - AMARA ABAQUIN-BROWN
In recognition of outstanding achievement in video art, sound, and experimental practice across technologies and disciplines.







