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. College of Arts and Humanities Nancy Erbe, professor of negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, was recognized by the Acting Consul General of the United States in Rio de Janeiro Michael Yoder as the last Fulbright Distinguished Chair at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janerio (PUC-Rio) during a special event to celebrate the 12th anniversary and conclusion of the Fulbright Distinguished U.S. Studies Chair at the ... Read More
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Three CSUDH students chosen as recipients of the 2015 Edison STEM Scholarship
Caifornia State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) computer science majors Dominique Dalanni and Gary Walker join chemistry major Alice Heng as recipients of the 2015 Edison STEM Scholarship, which helps low-income students and women studying in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields offset the high cost of attending college. Since 2009, Edison International has given almost $56 million to education programs to help minority, low-income and underrepresented students excel in the STEM fields. As one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the Western United States, the vast majority of CSUDH's students come from the precise communities the scholarship was ... Read More
Megan Rodriquez and Kelsey Nicks receive Jamina O. Barnes Memorial Scholarship
For their personal commitment and ongoing contributions to community service, Megan Rodriquez, a Digital Media Arts (DMA) major, and Kelsey Nicks, an Occupational Therapy student, have received the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Alumni Association Jamina O. Barnes Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is named in memory of Barnes, the former director of Alumni Relations at CSUDH, and is awarded annually to one eligible full-time undergraduate and one graduate student. Rodriguez, an undergraduate student who lives in Los Angeles, was a bit taken back when she learned she received the scholarship. “I felt surprised, excited, thankful, and extremely honored,” ... Read More
Stesha Selsky honored with Nurse.com’s ‘Rising Star Award’
For her success in quickly learning and applying what it takes to bridge the gap between nurses and the digital information they need to care for patients, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) student Stesha Selsky has received Nurse.com's "2015 California Rising Star Award." “I was so excited. I didn't know who to thank because my manager, who nominated me, didn't tell me. I just got an email from Nurse.com saying I had won this award. It was a total surprise and an honor,” said Selsky The Nurse.com Rising Star Award is presented annually to a licensed nurse who possesses strong nursing knowledge and clinical skills, but has only ... Read More
Dominique Dalanni receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
With more than two years of sobriety behind her, and with a little help from the CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) computer science major Dominique Dalanni looks forward to continuing her successful college education, and reconnecting with her 7-year-old son. The Trustees' Award is bestowed on students–one from each of the 23 California State University campuses–who have overcome tremendous challenges in pursuit of their college degree and demonstrate superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need. “Throughout my late teens and early 20s, I struggled with addiction and ... Read More
Students Talina Minasian and Kristina Chandler receive CSUDH Alumni Scholarship
For their strong academic achievement and extensive service to the university and the community, Talina Minasian, an Occupational Therapy (OT) student, and Kristina Chandler, a public administration major, have received the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Alumni Scholarship. Minasian, a graduate student who lives in La Crescenta, plans to use the skills and knowledge she acquired at CSUDH to “help individuals prevent, cope, or manage a diagnosis or injury” so they may live as independently as possible. “I felt so many emotions as I read the [scholarship award] letter. I was so excited to have been selected and felt privileged and very appreciative toward the ... Read More
Tom Bradley Documentary Bridges Divide of Nearly Forgotten Legacy
Approximately 10 million passengers travel through Los Angeles International Airport's Tom Bradley International Terminal every year, yet many of them have no idea who the terminal's namesake is. The longest-serving mayor in city of Los Angeles history–and its only African American mayor–who paved the way for other candidates crossing racial boundaries at the polls, has very little acknowledgement outside of the city, but Lyn Goldfarb and Alison Sotomayor are looking to change that. In 2007, filmmakers Goldfarb and Sotomayor, noticing that Bradley's story was not taught in the public school system and fearing that his legacy was being forgotten, began work on “Bridging the Divide: Tom ... Read More
Staff Appreciation Day 2015
As they chowed down on food truck fare, were digitally transported to faraway lands, won a litany of prizes, and were dazzled by the sleight of hand of a roving magician, the staff at California State University, Dominguez Hills were honored July 31 for all their hard work during Staff Appreciation Day 2015. This year the day took on an international flare with the theme “International Day.” A caravan of food trucks served food from such country as Thailand, South America, Cuba and Japan. Staff took group shots in a photo booth with a variety of photo backgrounds of cities from around the world to choose from and fun accessories to wear, while others donned their own hats or other ... Read More
‘Better Together’ teacher summit connects educators with best practices
Isolation, outdated teaching styles and a lack of collaborative idea development are just a few of the issues Ira Long has witnessed as a Los Angeles school teacher, which are consistent with many of the issues the statewide “Better Together, California Teacher Summit” addressed on July 31 to assist educators in developing comprehensive networks that share best practices. The free summit drew nearly 20,000 PreK-12 teachers to 33 locations throughout California to not only share ideas, but discuss changes to the California Common Core State Teaching Standards that will soon be implemented. California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) was one of 20 California State University ... Read More
CSUDH helps cultivate ‘African American Leaders for Tomorrow’ during conference
Miriam Haregot, a senior at Arcadia High School, is already confident about her communication skills and enjoys speaking with others, but she still felt fortunate to have been chosen to attend the African American Leaders for Tomorrow (AALT) conference at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to sharpen those skills and learn what it takes to embark on a successful college career. For the third straight year, the four-day conference, which took place July 29-Aug. 1, was hosted on campus by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) in partnership with CSUDH to cultivate the next generation of African Americans to become leaders in their communities and the state. During ... Read More
