Jasmine Saldivar sat in the Loker Student Union eating and talking with a fellow Toro, until she was interrupted by a classmate who asked, “Is this your sister?” “Um, no, this is my mom,” said Jasmine, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on May 20. She was a bit surprised by the question. Her mother, Manuela Aguilar, a current CSUDH political science major, was not surprised by the question. She was also used to being introduced to her daughter's friends on campus, in fact both her daughters' friends. Aguilar's other daughter, Tereelisa Saldivar, was also a student at CSUDH. She too earned her bachelor's ... Read More
Archives for May 2016
Faculty Highlights: May 2016
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 and more in this section. College of Arts and Humanities Jung-Sun Park, professor and coordinator of the Asian Pacific Studies program, co-authored the Korean-language book “After Hallyu: The Potential and Future Task” with Sang-hoon Lee, Kyung Hyun Kim, Shin Ahn, Hye-ran Shin, Bao-quan Liu, and Shin Kim. The book was published by The Academy of Korean Studies Press and is available both in Korean as a hardcopy and in English as an e-book. In addition, Park, who ... Read More
2016 Graduates Relish in the ‘Words’ and Draw from the ‘Wisdom’ Shared by Keynote Speakers During 5 Commencement Ceremonies
Whether it was an ear-shattering whistle from a fellow graduate sitting close by, or the thunderous cheers of a group of friends and family in the stands clad in the same colored T-shirt, the reading of each graduate's name during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) commencement ceremonies elicited unique responses that could be shared by the entire Class of 2016. The cheers actually began long before the names were called and CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan shook the hands of the more than 3,000 graduates in in the StubHub Tennis Stadium on May 20 and 21. The loud din first erupted from the audience when the soon-to-be Toro alumni emerged from the tunnel at the ... Read More
Hollywood by the Horns Provides a ‘Voice’ for Student Storytellers
Fearlessly stepping up to the microphone without notes and in front of a live audience, 15 California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) students and two alumni shared dramatic, funny, and tear-jerking personal stories from their lives during the Hollywood by the Horns 2nd Annual “Story Slam” on May 7 in the Loker Student Union ballroom. To prepare for the Story Slam, the student participated in two workshops, “Finding Your Voice and Telling Your Story,” created to develop their verbal communication and storytelling skills through an examination and sharing of personal experiences, and “Deconstructing the Entertainment industry.” Each week throughout the spring 2016 semester, ... Read More
MSW Graduate Layla Sewell Works to ‘Awaken the Greatness’ in Local Communities
When Layla Sewell is out in the community and she hears someone say, “Look! It's Ms. Sewell!” it warms her heart –as it should having worked to warm the hearts of entire families for over 20 years. Sewell is executive director of the Awaken the Greatness Foundation (ATG), which she founded in late 2011. The Los Angeles-based non-profit facilitates, organizes and moderates workshops, classes and events that “enrich and improve the lives of African-American parents and youth.” “Working with young people just seems to come naturally to me. It's truly a joy,” said Sewell. “It's been a major part of my life for so long.” Along with her work for ATG, Sewell has been balancing her role as ... Read More
