Earning a doctoral degree is a scholarly pursuit that may seem out of reach for many; however, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills is helping to make the advanced degree attainable. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial support and academic guidance to encourage and prepare undergraduate junior and senior students for graduate studies. In August, CSU Dominguez Hills received the first installment of a five-year $1.4 million grant from the Department of Education to continue the McNair program, which has been on the campus since 2003. To date, CSU Dominguez Hills McNair Scholars ... Read More
Archives for September 2012
Loker Student Union Turns Twenty
Serving as the hub of the university, the award-winning Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Student Union (LSU) at California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrates its 20th anniversary with free festivities on Sept. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests are invited to take part in interactive activities including photo booths, photo bingo, karaoke, and to play video games such as Mortal Combat and Turbo SF2 Champion Hyper Fighting. Gift items will be distributed throughout the celebration, and visitors will have a chance to win a free iPad 2, enjoy live entertainment, and sample food at several stations throughout the student union. The celebration, ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Records Another Strong Fundraising Year with $4 Million Raised
California State University, Dominguez Hills posted the fifth straight year of steady fundraising growth, with $4.12 million raised for the university through corporate, foundation and individual giving and pledges in fiscal year 2011-12. The year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) saw a nearly 25 percent increase in overall donations from the previous year, and a 60 percent increase in alumni giving. In fact, it was the fifth year in a row the university's fundraising efforts have exceeded the previous year. Since FY 2006-07, the total money raised by the university (not including pledges) has nearly tripled. Among the largest donations in FY 2011-12 were: A $1 million donation from ... Read More
