It has been a “strange and surreal” journey through Native American culture and history for Cheryl McKnight and her staff in CSU Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic and Community Engagement (SLICE). Since September 2016, Indian baskets from as far back as the mid-19th Century have been arriving at the center. Received on “long-term loan,” nearly half of the more than 50 baskets were provided by a private donor who inherited them from his mother. “We have an Apache basket from the 19th Century that is lined with pitch, which means it was used to carry water,” said McKnight, director of SLICE. “Some baskets were even created to hold babies’ ... Read More
Archives for November 2016
Hermosa Beach Resident Awarded Rotary Peace Fellowship
Hermosa Beach's Scott Martin is heading to Thailand in January after being awarded the 2017 Rotary Peace Fellowship. He will be studying in the Rotary Peace Centers program at Chulalongkorn University, where he will receive training in peace and conflict resolution. The Rotary Foundation's goal is to “advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.” Martin already has extensive peace and conflict resolution training and has been a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International, which focuses on building local skills for peace and meditation, for years and has traveled to numerous countries to ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Hosts 2016 Fall Alumni Reception in Downtown Los Angeles
Whether awe-struck by the shimmering downtown Los Angeles skyline from the 27th floor terrace of the Tom Bradley Room in Los Angeles City Hall, or enjoying food and drink while mingling with fellow Toros inside, a great time was had by all during California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) 2016 Fall Alumni reception. With 145 guests in attendance, the fall reception on Nov. 3 was the largest gathering of CSUDH alumni in Los Angeles to date. The event was hosted by CSUDH alumnus, Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino (‘00, B.A., communications), and CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan, who provided the alumni with an update of the university’s successes and upcoming ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Alumna Marcia Reed Receives Distinguished Principals Award
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Marcia Reed, principal of 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, was named a 2016 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elementary School Principals on Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C. The National Distinguished Principals program recognizes public and private school principals who make remarkable contributions to their schools and communities. Reed, who earned an administrative credential from CSUDH was among 58 elementary and middle school principals nationally to receive the recognition. “I always say that I have America’s best educators here at my school,” said Reed during the award ceremony. “The ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Scholars Attend, Present at SACNAS Conference
Two students from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) presented posters detailing their research during the annual Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference from Oct. 13 to 15 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The conference is considered one of the largest annual gatherings of minority scientists in the country. SACNAS offers three days of cutting-edge science workshops, networking, training, mentoring, and cultural activities for students and scientists at all levels. In all, 11 CSUDH student scholars, six faculty and staff members, and others took part in the conference. The students are all scholars ... Read More
