When Johnny Gonzales was a student in CSUDH's Television Arts program, the topic for his student film was an easy choice. An aspiring water photographer, he decided to focus his lens on his intrepid colleagues who spent their days in the ocean, shooting action shots of surfers and bodyboarders. “I really wanted to tell their story,” says Gonzales. “Most people don't quite get it–they have no idea what goes into getting great surf photos, and what it takes to get the perfect shot. I feel like water photographers are the unsung heroes of the surfing world.” The resulting 9-minute student film, “Surf Photography: The Watermen,” produced with fellow students Jon Domingo and Cynthia ... Read More
Archives for July 2022
L.A. Sentinel: CSU Dominguez Hills Hosts CLBC’S African American Leaders Program
Source: L.A. Sentinel The African American Leaders for Tomorrow Program started on July 20 at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Created and led by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), this annual event invites high achieving students from throughout California that have been hand selected to participate in the conference. In partnership with CSU Dominguez Hills and the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute, this year's program will include leadership training and students will participate in workshops on topics such as the legislative process and civic engagement. Following last year's virtual conference, 56 students will ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: July 2022
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. To share faculty news, email ucm@csudh.edu. College of Arts & Humanities College of Business Administration & Public Policy Associate Professor of Public Administration Hugo Asencio, Associate Professor of Economics Jose Martinez, Associate Professor of Public Administration Fynnwin Prager, and alumnus John Tamura co-authored "The Impact of Local Government Economic Development Programs on City-Level ... Read More
CSUDH Partners with Japanese Consulate on New Job Training Program
CSUDH students will have a new way to get a foot in the door of international industry leaders, with the introduction of the university's new Japan Job Training (JJT) program. The university will partner with the Japanese Consulate and prominent Japanese and local businesses to create the JJT program on campus. JJT is part of the consulate's new push to expand collaboration between Japan and the Southern California African American community, with the goal of creating “a deeper kinship and mutual understanding,” said Akira Muto, Consul General of Japan, at an event on June 30. “Equipping CSUDH students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to compete for workplace ... Read More
CSU Research Project Nurtures STEM Faculty
Faculty often face a steep learning curve when they begin their careers. In addition to juggling courses and research, they must navigate the complex maze of academia, its power structures, and its demands. For faculty from underrepresented populations, the experience can be especially isolating and discouraging. To address this, a collaborative CSU research project aims to improve retention and tenure for early-career, underrepresented, faculty in STEM by providing strengths-based training and personalized support. “CSU AGEP Alliance for Diversity and Strengths of STEM Faculty” implements, evaluates, and scales the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) ... Read More