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Dr. Irena Praitis had a plan and wasn’t about to let anyone talk her out of it. She knew she wanted to write. Becoming a professor was the next step. Learn more about Dr. Irena Praitis’ research at Pub Fest 2026 on November 19, 2026!

#calstatefullerton #csuf #hsspubfest #literaryartsfestival by @csufhss

We had such a great time at the alumni mixer, and we're eagerly looking forward to welcoming our new spring students to DC.⁠
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Go Titans! 💙🧡🐘 by @csufhss

Warmer oceans, heat waves and winter rain. What’s next? Dr. Trevis Matheus from the Department of Geography & the Environment share what we could expect to see next in SoCal weather. Full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio! #CSUF #CalStateFullerton #superelnino #elnino by @csufhss

Turns out, changing your major can change everything. 👀
Meet Julian Horner, who started at CSUF studying business before discovering that his real passion was in linguistics and teaching English.
After earning his linguistics degree and gaining hands-on experience through Project SHINE, Julian is now teaching English as a Second Language at North Orange Continuing Education while pursuing his master’s in TESOL at CSUF.
Sometimes taking a different path leads you exactly where you need to be.
Head to the link in our bio to read Julian’s full HSS spotlight.
Have an HSS story of your own? We’d love to hear it. Share your story or nominate a student or alum through the link in our bio.
#CSUF #HSS #CalStateFullerton #StudentSpotlight #TESOL by @csufhss

Who gets to enjoy the beach? 🌊 Dr. Sarah Fingal from the Department of American Studies explores the history of beaches, the environment, and where Latinx communities fall in the mix. Learn more about her article “A Place to Get Away: Researching the Archival Whispers of Latinx Environmental History.” at Pub Fest 2026 happening on Thursday, November 19, 2026!

#calstatefullerton #csuf #pubfest2026 #hsspubfest by @csufhss

Your ballot has arrived. But have you done your homework? 👀
Before you check those boxes, do you know who’s funding California’s propositions—and who stands to benefit?
Dr. Sarah Hill, professor of political science and chair of the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at Cal State Fullerton, breaks down what voters should look for beyond the ballot language.
Election Day is Nov. 3. Head to the link in our bio to read the full story and learn more before casting your vote.
#CSUF #HSS #CalStateFullerton #VoterEducation #Election2026 by @csufhss

Join us at Pub Fest 2026 on November 19th at the Humanities Quad for fun activities, food, and, of course, all the amazing books and articles our faculty published in 2026! See ya there 🙂‍↕️ #pubfest2026 #csuf #calstatefullerton by @csufhss

How do religion, psychology, and ethics help us understand violence and heal from moral trauma? Dr. Rodgir Cohen from the Department of Religious Studies @religiousstudiescsuf will be sharing his research findings at PubFest 2026! You won’t want to miss this!

#CSUF #PubFest2026 #CalStateFullerton #LiteraryArtsFestival by @csufhss

What does Religious Studies have to do with brewing beer? Apparently, quite a bit. 🍻
Meet CSUF HSS alum Ian McCall, who turned his passion for brewing into ISM Brewing, an award-winning brewery in downtown Long Beach.
But his Religious Studies degree still plays a role in his work today. From managing employees to creating a welcoming space for his community, Ian credits his HSS education with teaching him the importance of understanding people.
And here’s a fun fact: The “-ism” in ISM Brewing is actually a nod to his Religious Studies background.
Check out @ismbrewing and @ianbrewsbeer , and head to the link in our bio to read Ian’s full story.
#CSUF #HSS #CalStateFullerton #ReligiousStudies #AlumniSpotlight by @csufhss

Karl Marx argued that to understand society, we must ask who owns the resources, who holds the power and who gets excluded. Dr. Brian Lovato from the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice explores Marx’s theory and the tensions behind class inequality.

#CSUF CalStateFullerton #KarlMarx #Marxism by @csufhss

What started as an idea to connect Cal State Fullerton students with local government leaders has grown into a fellowship that has mentored more than 60 aspiring public servants.
Through the City Management Fellowship Program, HSS Master of Public Administration students get a firsthand look at city leadership, build connections with mentors and explore careers in public service.
And 15 years later, some of those former fellows are now helping guide the next generation.
Want to see how it all started? Head to the link in our bio to read the full story.
#CSUF #HSS #CalStateFullerton #PublicAdministration #Mentorship by @csufhss

Your classroom for Summer 2027? China. 🇨🇳
Join Dr. Edward Watson, assistant professor of sociology at Cal State Fullerton, for three weeks exploring Chinese history, culture and contemporary life.
Walk the Great Wall, visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, explore Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing and Chengdu, and connect with Chinese students and educators, all while earning course credit!
Interested? Join Dr. Watson for an upcoming Zoom info session. Dates and times are on the flyer.
Click the link in our bio or visit hss.fullerton.edu/studyabroad/ to learn more and apply!
#CSUF #HSS #CalStateFullerton #StudyAbroad #China by @csufhss