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CSUMB poetry celebration will highlight Women’s History Month

Three local poets will present work, marking Women's History Month.

February 29, 2024

Indigenous-inspired jazz comes to CSUMB March 1

Mali Obomsawin will play selections from her album "Sweet Tooth."

February 29, 2024

Retired FBI agent to discuss realities of criminal profiling

Michael Yoder will tackle the often misunderstood subject of criminal profiling during a Tuesday night talk.

February 23, 2024
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