CSUDH faculty conduct groundbreaking research, publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise, and participate in conferences around the world. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. College of Arts and Humanities Gilah Yelin Hirsch, professor of art, is participating in the First International Painters’ Symposium in Oaxaca, Mexico, April 14 - 30. Sponsored and supported by the art and culture branch of Mezcal d’oro, 20 artists toured archeological and anthropological sites, as well as artisanal villages during the first week of the symposium. The second they were provided studios to produce art based on their experiences. ... Read More
Archives for April 2017
STEM in Action Conference Provides Inner-City Youth Knowledge and Fun
California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) 3rd Annual “STEM in Action: A Kids Conference” on April 28 will provide close to 1,000 inner-city students the opportunity to participate in interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities that will help inspire them to become lifelong learners. 'STEM in Action' will take place Friday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the North Lawn. Designed around this year’s theme, “Step into the World of STEM Careers,” the conference provides a festive and inviting environment for underserved students from the region with fun and imaginative learning opportunities. Students will be challenged and engaged in such ... Read More
Danny Bakewell Sr. to Receive Honorary Doctorate from CSUDH
Danny Bakewell, Sr., founder and chairman of The Bakewell Company, one of the largest African American commercial real estate development groups in the western United States, will receive a California State University honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) during its 2017 commencement. CSUDH will hold two college-based commencement ceremonies for its 4,500 graduating seniors on Friday, May 19. Bakewell will be awarded the honorary degree at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, and the College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing, where he will also provide the keynote address. Deborah ... Read More
CSUDH Professor, Students Explore Port of LA in Photography Exhibit
Students from California State University Dominguez Hills and their professor are featured in a two exhibitions, “LA Living Space: Photographs by Ellie Zenhari” and “We Will Be Heard: Work by CSUDH Students,” at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro from April 23 to May 30 that explore the environmental impact of the Port of Los Angeles. An opening reception on April 30 at noon includes an informative exhibit tour, and a student dance performance. The LA Living Space exhibition tour at 1 p.m. will be led by Zenhari, assistant professor of art and design, and Vivian Price, professor of labor studies at CSUDH, who wrote all the accompanying text for the exhibit. The student dance ... Read More
Labor, Social, and Environmental Justice Fair Connects Students with Activists
Students, faculty, labor and community organizations from across the greater Los Angeles area will come together to celebrate the Ninth Annual Labor, Social and Environmental Justice Fair hosted by the California State University Dominguez Hills Labor and Social Justice Club and Labor Studies Program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. The day-long fair is designed to connect students and members of the community with local unions and community organizations that are doing social justice work, while enjoying art, music, dance and theater. “We’re proud to be sponsored by unions, student government and individual donations. We’re overjoyed to have the participation of over 40 ... Read More
