Theatre arts professor Kathryn Ervin was one of only 10 people inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre, one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals in the educational and theatre community. “I was absolutely delighted to be invited into this prestigious group,” said Ervin, who was inducted into the College in April at the historic Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. Ervin — who teaches courses in directing, acting, creative drama and African-American theatre, film and culture — has been a professor at CSUSB since 1989, serving three times as chair of the theatre department.  Ervin is also an active member in a number of professional organizations, including the California Educational Theatre Association, the Association for Theatre in Higher Education and the California Arts Project, in which she is a fellow. She was also granted the Black Theatre Network Lifetime Membership Award in 2010, recognizing her service to the organization. Ervin began working in theatre as a high school student with longtime friend, Michael Dinwiddie, who was also inducted into the College this year.  “It was an honor to become part of this group of wonderful colleagues,” said Ervin. “It is so exciting to be recognized for doing the work you love.”