Palm Desert Campus records | Arthur E. Nelson University Archives | California State University, San Bernardino

Photographs, documents, and correspondence which tell the story of the unique public-private partnership that resulted in the Coachella Valley's first public 4-year university.

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An Overview of the Development of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus

California State University - San Bernardino

In the early 1980's citizens of the Coachella Valley recognized the economic, cultural and social benefits that a four-year university would bring to the region and organized to meet that need. This document outlines the development of the Palm Desert Campus of CSUSB, from its roots as the Coachella Valley Center, through the completion of the Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence on the site of the permanent campus.
1988 - Desert Campus Dedication

California State University - San Bernardino

News release to announce the dedication of new classroom facilities of the Coachella Valley campus of Cal State, San Bernardino located on the east end of the College of the Desert (COD) campus.
1991 - Construction Update

California State University - San Bernardino

News release updating construction progress on two additional buildings at Cal State, San Bernardino's Coachella Valley Center located on the College of the Desert campus.
1992 - Coachella Valley Center Long Range Plan

Peter A. Wilson

A framework for discussion and a call for action regarding long range plans for the Coachella Valley Center, a branch campus of California State University, San Bernardino, including background information; economic and population realities; implications for planning; future plans; site options; distance learning; funding sources; and conclusion.
1994 - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

City of Palm Desert

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the development of the campus, by and among the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the City of Palm Desert, and the Trustees of the California State University.
1994 - Palm Desert to be Site of Permanent California State University Campus

City of Palm Desert

Press release announcing the details of an offer set forth in a MOU to the Board of Trustees of California State University, by the city of Palm Desert to donate 200 acres of land for the express purpose of developing a free-standing, full-service permanent Cal State Campus at the intersection of Frank Sinatra and Cook Street in Palm Desert.
1997 - The Sign Raising

Digital Imagination

Commemorative photograph of "The Sign Raising" for the future site of California State University, San Bernardino Coachella Valley Campus.
2000 - Groundbreaking Ceremony

California State University - San Bernardino

Invitation to the Grand Celebration and Groundbreaking for the permanent campus of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus on October 11, 2000.
2000 - Photographs from the Groundbreaking Ceremony

California State University - San Bernardino

Photographs from the October 11, 2000 Groundbreaking Ceremony for the permanent campus of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert.
2001 - Video Public Service Announcement

California State University - San Bernardino

2001 Video public service announcement with a construction update and appeal for donations to complete the initial three buildings on the Palm Desert Campus of CSUSB.
2002 - Birth of a University in the Desert

California State University - San Bernardino

2002 Video of the "birth" of the Palm Desert campus of California State University, San Bernardino, featuring interviews of founding donors at the opening gala celebration of the Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway building.
2002 - Serving the Desert Communities, part 1

California State University - San Bernardino

2002 Public access cable show, Serving the Desert Communities, hosted by Cindi Pringle, CSUSB Director of Public Affairs. This episode features interviews with Palm Desert Mayor, Jim Ferguson; Rancho Mirage Mayor, Richard Kite; and Indian Wells City Councilman, Percy Byrd, discussing the community support which enabled the construction of the Palm Desert campus of CSUSB.
2002 - Serving the Desert Communities, part 2

California State University - San Bernardino

2002 Public access cable show, Serving the Desert Communities, hosted by Cindi Pringle, CSUSB Director of Public Affairs. This episode features interviews with Jane Turner, President of Soroptomist International of Palm Desert, and Carol Adney, Director of Development, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, discussing the community support which enabled the construction of the Palm Desert campus of CSUSB.
2002 - Yearbook for the Gala Opening of the Palm Desert Campus

California State University - San Bernardino

Commemorative Yearbook marking the Gala Opening of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus on March 18, 2002.
2003 - Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence Groundbreaking Ceremony

California State University - San Bernardino

Program for the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence at California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, January 21, 2003.
2004 - Video Public Service Announcement

California State University - San Bernardino

2004 Video public service announcement with an update on the progress of construction on the Palm Desert campus of CSUSB.
2008 - Invitation to the Opening Celebration of the Palm Desert Health Sciences Building

California State University - San Bernardino

Invitation to the Open House and Health Fair to celebrate the Opening of the Palm Desert Health Sciences Building on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, October 18, 2008.