For California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus Thabiti Asukile (Class of ’95, B.S. Africana studies), learning to read critically revealed deeper, more comprehensive insights into American history – including contributions of great African American thinkers. In learning more about American history, Asukile, who has an M.A. in African American studies from Temple University and a Ph.D. in American history from University of California, Berkeley, discovered a wealth of black intellectuals who had been forgotten or intentionally marginalized. “Today, it’s hard to know who the black intellectuals are, because they aren’t talked about in the media. Academic scholars know who they ... Read More
Archives for February 2012
Faculty Highlights – February 2012
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles that expand their knowledge and expertise. Here are a few recent highlights. Theodore Byrne, assistant professor of public administration, participated in the 2011 International Symposium on Ethic Leadership: “Ethical Leadership: Issues,Challenges and Opportunities” in Chengdu, China, this past October. Byrne presented the topic "Ethical Dilemmas in a California City: Lessons in Leadership, Transparency, and Accountability" during a panel discussion on "Challenges: Building Organizations of Integrity" and presented a critique, "Building Organizations of ... Read More
Student Research Day: Inspiration at All-Time High
[Editor's Note: Updated March 2, 2012 with a red asterisk (*) next to the session winners who will represent the university at the CSU Student Research Competition May 4 and 5 at CSU Long Beach] A record 215 undergraduate and graduate students competed at the Seventh Annual CSU Dominguez Hills Student Research Day on Thursday, Feb 23. During the day-long event, in just about every nook and cranny of Loker Student Union’s upper level, students presented details of their scholarly research and creative works through oral presentations before an audience, posters displayed on easels, or through live performances and exhibitions of original artwork. Participation has grown every year, ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Model United Nations Goes to Harvard
Where on earth is Mauritania? Seven students from the CSU Dominguez Hills Model United Nations program know exactly where it is – and much more. They represented the west African nation, acting as delegates in mock sessions during the Harvard National Model United Nations conference (HNMUN), held in Boston, Mass. on February 16 through 19. Founded in 1955, only a decade after the creation of the United Nations, Harvard National Model United Nations is, according its organization’s website, the largest, oldest, and most prestigious conference of its kind. Staffed by Harvard College undergraduates, HNMUN attracts more than 3,000 students and faculty from colleges and universities worldwide ... Read More
Justelle Cain: An African American’s Experience in Africa
The signs had been there for several years that Justelle Cain would go to Africa one day. They were subtle at first: a conversation about a friend’s trip to Morocco that piqued Cain’s interest in the continent that, at the time, wasn't even on her radar; then a cultural pluralism course on African and American culture that made her think more about her own African heritage. It all came to a head, though, for the senior psychology major last spring — and now, a year later, she’s talking about her experiences studying abroad in Ghana over the fall 2011 semester. She will give a talk “An African American in Africa” (postponed from last week) on Monday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. in meeting ... Read More
