On Monday, Oct. 14, Associated Students, Inc. hosted "Pizza with the President" to give students a chance to hear from and ask President Willie J. Hagan, and his vice presidents questions concerning the university. Among the issues raised were increasing course offerings and academic programs, plans for future growth of the campus,campus amenities, more student life activities. ... Read More
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CSUDH Hosts Fifth Es El Momento Spanish-Language Education Fair
Thousands of Spanish-speaking families attended the Educación: Feria Es El Momento (The Moment is Now: Education Fair) held on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills on Oct. 5 to learn about the many educational possibilities in California. For the fifth straight year, CSU Dominguez Hills partnered with Univision Los Angeles stations KMEX and KFTR 46, the CSU Chancellor's Office, and Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) to present the Feria–the largest Hispanic education fair in Southern California–as part of a long-term education campaign led by Spanish-language television network Univision to increase the involvement of Spanish-speaking parents in their ... Read More
“GPS Your Future” Gives At-Risk Youth Early Access to Global Careers
In partnership with International Trade Education Programs (ITEP) and Los Angeles Harbor College, California State University, Dominguez Hills will help nearly 400 local at-risk students discover global careers possibilities during the "Fourth Annual GPS Your Future" on Friday, October 11. Established in 1999, the nonprofit ITEP connects the classroom to the international trade business community in order to develop career-ready, college-prepared high school students. ITEP's success in developing a strong student body is evidenced in an 85 percent average high school graduation rate for students in its program. Working in partnership with industry and educators, ITEP helps young people ... Read More
Convocation: University’s Past Serves as Testament to Achievement, Future Outcomes
On the 113th day of his permanent appointment by the California State University Board of Trustees as president of CSU Dominguez Hills, Willie J. Hagan welcomed faculty, staff–several of whom are recent additions–and students to the campus during the annual fall convocation. The Sept. 12 event held in the Loker Student Union Ballroom drew a large crowd of approximately 400 people who were treated to details of the university's history that Hagan said help to make its achievements particularly significant. “California State University, Dominguez Hills has always been a catalyst for change, a place of individual and social transformation,” he remarked. “This is who we are. Despite ... Read More
Fieldwork Enriches Education For Biology Major Erica Parra
Whether contending with torrential rains, viscous mud or venomous snakes, all under the din of screeching monkeys and the clatter of exotically feathered fliers, things in a densely vegetated rainforest can seem larger than life. But it was a wee creature that captured Erica Parra's imagination. “Once you really stop and observe them you realize they are not just ants but they are individuals who are working together to make their colonies function efficiently. And not only that, but they each have their own personality and mission, which in turn helps the environment that surrounds them,” Parra asserted. The California State University, Dominguez Hills senior, who is majoring in biology ... Read More