Generous members of the Toro community turned out for a pair of on-campus toy drives during the first weeks of December. The drives were sponsored by CSUDH’s Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic Engagement (SLICE) and its Jumpstart program; and the CSUDH Police Department (DHPD). As a result, hundreds of children from underserved communities received holiday gifts. The SLICE/Jumpstart “Totes for Tots” drive was in its fifth year, said SLICE coordinator Miami Gatpandan. “We work with preschools in Compton and recognized that this was a real need for many of the children there. We’ve partnered with a lot of departments over the years, including the Office of External ... Read More
Archives for December 2021
Making Healthy Holiday Choices: Faculty Share Strategies for the Season
As the holiday season approaches and 2021 draws to a close, three CSUDH faculty members discuss research-based ways to form healthy mental habits and support overall well-being during this busy time. Positive Thinking and Gratitude - Giacomo Bono Associate Professor of Psychology Giacomo Bono studies how qualities of social relationships contribute to mental health, the benefits of gratitude, and the development of resilience. This year has been extremely stressful. How can I take care of my mental health during the holiday season? My sense is that everybody is buckling under mounting uncertainty. I think that’s a lesson from this pandemic: life always moves forward, whether you’re ... Read More
Donald R. Gerth (1928-2021): Former CSUDH President Left His Mark on the CSU
Former CSUDH president Donald R. Gerth passed away on December 6, 2021, at the age of 93. He was one of the most important figures in the success and growth of the CSU system, serving within it from 1958 until his retirement in 2003. “Few individuals are as inextricably tied to the CSU – and have so wonderfully lived out the university’s highest ideals – as Donald R. Gerth,” said CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro. “He deeply loved the CSU, as reflected in his definitive work, The People’s University: A History of the California State University. Don’s was a life well-lived, and his positive impact on Cal State faculty, staff, and alumni has and will continue to span generations.” Current ... Read More
CSUDH Recognized as Equity Champion for Latinx Transfer Students
CSUDH’s stalwart support for Latinx transfer students has earned the university recognition as a 2021 Equity Champion for Excellence in Transfer for Latinx Students. Announced at the Champions of Higher Education and Equity Champions for Excellence in Transfer annual awards ceremony, CSUDH’s honor reflected the university’s success in leading the state in supporting Latinx students through the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. ADT facilitates California Community Colleges (CCC) students in transferring to the CSU by guaranteeing a CSU campus admission to community college students who earn at least 60 units needed of a bachelor’s degree in a specific major. For many students ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: December 2021
College of Arts and Humanities Nancy Erbe, professor of negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, authored the second edition (2021) of Negotiation Alchemy: Global Skills Inspiring & Transforming Diverging Worlds. Originally published by UC Berkeley, the second edition was published by Kendall Hunt. Assistant Professors of English Mara Lee Grayson and Sherwin Kawahakui Ranchez Sales co-contributed the peer-reviewed article “The Difference BIPOC Mentorship Makes in the Academy” to the College Composition and Communication symposium. Grayson was also a featured guest on the Pedagogue podcast, where she discussed the purpose of first-year ... Read More
