The 2012-13 California State University, Dominguez Hills Presidential Scholars were introduced to local corporate and community leaders who support the university's most prestigious scholarship and were among about 200 guests, including beaming family members, university faculty, staff, and students, during the annual President's Scholarship Reception held on April 25 on the fifth floor of the University Library South Wing. “The stellar leadership and academic success of our Presidential Scholars raises the bar for everyone at Cal State Dominguez Hills. From the classmates who work with them to our faculty who mentor them, who teach them, who engage in civic programs with them, and do ... Read More
Archives for April 2013
From Flash Mob to Town Hall: Chancellor White Connects with Campus Community
While he's only been on the job since December, when he became the seventh chancellor of the largest four-year public university system in the country, California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White is already making meaningful connections with faculty, staff, and students mid-way through a tour of the 23 CSU campuses, and he seems to be having plenty of fun while doing it. During his April 23 visit to CSU Dominguez Hills he met with a number of campus groups and committees, including the ASI Board of Directors, Academic Senate Executive Committee, faculty and staff union representatives, the President's Cabinet, and local business executives and community members. At the ... Read More
Student Highlights: April 2013
Recognizing the honors and activities that our students accomplish outside the classroom. College of Arts and Humanities Dance majors Nathan Ortiz and Brianna Colon received a positive review for their choreography and performances during the “Informal Concert” sessions at the American College Dance Festival Association Baja Regional Conference held at El Camino College in April. Ortiz presented his original piece “To be continued…” and Colon presented her duet “Chasing Clouds.” Senior physics major Ruben Medina's performance of “Solo for Shoes,” a dance choreographed specifically for him by CSU Long Beach dance instructor Summer Brown, was chosen for the conference's Baja ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: April 2013
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments in this section. College of Arts and Humanities Mario Congreve, lecturer of digital media arts and staff producer of mediated instruction and distance learning, was cinematographer and co-producer with director Glen Gebhard and writer Frank Turano on the documentary “Greetings from Fire Island, Long Island, NY,” which has been awarded the J. Stuart Blackton Award for Best Documentary at the Long Island Film Festival. Gilah Hirsch, professor of art, is among ... Read More
Pow Wow Brings Culture, Traditions of Native Americans to Campus
On Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, the California State University, Dominguez Hills Pow Wow took place in the campus Sculpture Garden and featured exhibitions of traditional songs and dances performed by men and women in colorful and elaborate tribal regalia, as well as social dancing, singing and drumming, flute music, arts and crafts, and food. It was the third consecutive year for the pow wow and brought members of Native American Nations throughout the country to campus to share their culture and traditions with the local community. "Our entire campus community --President Hagan, faculty, staff, student volunteers--and our American Indian community, came together, each person ... Read More