College of Arts and Humanities Professor of Design Michele Bury, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Labor Studies Vivian Price, and Associate Professor of Design Ellie Zenhari hosted the panel presentation "Redesigning and Reimagining Superhero Narratives and Essential Workers" at the Labor and Working Class History Association Annual Conference. The conference's 2021 theme was "Workers on the Frontline," and the CSUDH professors' panel showcased student work interpreting life under COVID-19. Price and Zenhari also presented "Activism Through Photography: Imagining the Future, Changing Ideas," at the International Visual Sociology Association Virtual Conference 2021: ... Read More
Archives for October 2021
CSUDH Professor’s New Book Explores a Filipino Military Band’s Connection to U.S. Colonialism and Her Own Family History
In her new book, Instruments of Empire: Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during U.S. Colonization of the Philippines, CSUDH Assistant Professor of Asian-Pacific Studies Mary Talusan Lacanlale doesn’t just reveal the hidden history of the Philippine Constabulary Band—she uncovers some of her own family history, as well. The Philippine Constabulary Band, a group of Filipino musicians originally formed in 1902, toured the world for several decades to great acclaim, but they also helped to convince audiences that the American colonization of the Philippines was worthwhile and just. The band dissolved at the outset of World War II, and its history was all but ... Read More
CSUDH Presents John Patrick Shanley’s ‘Savage in Limbo’
What: “Savage in Limbo,” by John Patrick Shanley When: November 10, 11, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets: Livestream tickets are $15 per night. Live audience tickets are $15 per night. To reserve a ticket visit https://www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/ Contact: Call (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. Note: The show features adult themes and language and is not advised for children under 12. California State University, Dominguez Hills will perform a livestream and in-person production of “Savage in Limbo,” providing both audiences with a unique theatrical performance. Directed by CSUDH Theatre and Dance ... Read More
CSUDH Names First Endowed Chair Position
David Dixon, California State University, Dominguez Hills professor of political science, has been named the university’s L.G. Chaffee Endowed Chair of Global and Comparative Politics. The first endowed chair position in university history was made possible by a $1.5 million bequest from Emeritus Professor of Political Science Lyman Chaffee, who passed away in 2018. “We are pleased that the first chair of the Lyman Chaffee endowment will be filled by a person that has worked with Lyman in the past and pursues the same field of study that Lyman did,” said David Chaffee, Lyman’s brother. A scholar of international politics, Chaffee taught political science at CSUDH for more than 35 ... Read More
