What: Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Jozben BarrettWhen: Feb. 28-March 2 and March 6-9, 7:00 p.m.Where: Edison Theatre (University Theatre Complex)Tickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Theatre faculty Jozben Barrett. Performances are on the Edison Theatre stage; the show will run Feb. 28-March 2 ... Read More
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Faculty Highlights: January 2024
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 lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities College of Business Administration and Public Policy College of Education Quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty ... Read More
Assistant Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine on How to Keep Healthy New Year Resolutions
Now that 2024 is a few weeks underway, some of us are discovering how difficult it can be to maintain new year resolutions. For those focused on improving health through January and beyond, Associate Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine has expert advice on how to stay on track. Carbine's research examines how cognition plays a role in eating habits, as well as the influence of external factors like exercise, sleep, and cognitive interventions. What are some common pitfalls for resolutions involving diet or exercise? Two common pitfalls with diet and exercise resolutions are trying to change too much at once and expecting to see results too quickly. Many people start their ... Read More
CSUDH University Art Gallery Presents “Bronze, Silver, and Gold,” an Exhibition by Pau S. Pescador
The University Art Gallery at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) proudly presents "Bronze, Silver, and Gold," an exhibition by Pau S. Pescador exploring the architectural and conceptual legacy of the Olympic Games on individual host cities. The exhibition will be on view February 3 through April 20, 2024; Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. The public is invited to an opening reception for "Bronze, Silver, and Gold" on Saturday, February 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. For this exhibition, artist Pau S. Pescador examines the effects of the summer Olympic Games on its host cities and citizens. Over the past several years, Pescador has researched ... Read More
KCET: Historic Filipinotown
Source: KCET's "Lost LA" (YouTube) In this episode, host Nathan Masters explores the yo-yo's surprising origin story, tours L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown neighborhood (a.k.a. "HiFi") in a Jeepney and tastes classic Filipino street food. CSUDH's Gerth Archives and Special Collections, which houses Filipino American collections, appears in the first segment of the episode (watch from 1:26-7:00). ... Read More
CSUDH Ranked First in the Nation for Social Mobility
CSUDH has been ranked first in the nation on CollegeNET, Inc.’s 2023 Social Mobility Index, a benchmark for universities according to how effectively they graduate students from low-income backgrounds into good-paying jobs. The 2023 Social Mobility Index (SMI) includes 1,198 four-year institutions. Four other CSU campuses placed among the top ten. The Index utilizes five variables in making assessments, including tuition, economic background, graduation rate, early career salary, and university endowment, with the greatest emphasis put on tuition and economic background. CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham noted that excellence, affordability, and accessibility are key components of ... Read More
CSUDH Partners with LA Community Colleges
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a Board of Trustees meeting at the district’s headquarters on Dec. 13 that will ensure the seamless recruitment, retention, and graduation of LACCD students at CSUDH. The partnership will provide better support to LACCD students intending to transfer to CSUDH, increase the transfer rate of LACCD students to CSUDH, and improve the number of students from the district attending a four-year college. Under the agreement, CSUDH will guarantee admission to all LACCD applicants who complete minimum CSU admissions requirements, and will also expand ... Read More
Toro Tuesday Boosts Student Engagement and Success
ASI President Edgar Mejia-Alezano selecting a winning name for the Toro Tuesday Grand Finale. For more than twenty years, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) has hosted Toro Tuesday—a weekly tradition in which students, faculty, and staff proudly don their CSUDH gear. For students, Toro Tuesday is not only a chance to show school spirit, but also to participate in campus activities, make new connections, and win sizable scholarships. In fact, during the semiannual Toro Tuesday Grand Finale on December 5, ASI awarded scholarships totaling $19,375 to 17 students selected in the participant opportunity drawing. For student Selena Cortez, who won a $3,000 scholarship, the moment was ... Read More
CSUDH Presents “& Still We Bloom,” an Exhibition by Contemporary Visual Artist Cristina Martinez
“& Still We Bloom” is a celebration of resilience, inviting everyone to take joy from the many seasons of life. What: “& Still We Bloom,” an exhibition of work by contemporary visual artist Cristina MartinezWhen: December 11, 2023 – May 17, 2024, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and by appointment Tuesday-Thursday 5-7 p.m.Where: CSUDH University Library Multicultural Art Gallery, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson. View campus map and directions here [PDF].Contact: University Library, (310) 243-3700 The Office of the President, in conjunction ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Carson to Launch ‘Eat, Shop, Local’ Initiative to Support Local Businesses
Source: Daily Breeze Carson is gearing up for a new program aimed at revitalizing the local economy by providing an opportunity for small businesses to directly engage with the community. The weeklong “Eat, Shop, Local” program is scheduled for May and will see local enterprises showcasing their offerings and interacting directly with the community through a curated series of events and promotions, city staffers said recently. “This is the first time that we are going to do something like this for our small business community,” said LaToya Butler, Carson’s innovation and business liaison, “and hopefully it’s going to start a positive relationship with our small ... Read More
