They may have moved on to the next chapter in their lives, but today the CSU Dominguez Hills' Class of 2014 added to its legacy with a $2,939 Senior Class Gift of good health for the students, faculty and staff who work out in the university's fitness center. The gift will be used to purchase new treadmills to replace some of the aging ones currently in the center. Alumnus and former Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Gavin Centeno (Class of '14, B.S., public administration) presented the check on Sept. 2 during Welcome Week to Acting Director of Athletics Jamie Bouyer on behalf of the Class of 2014. “This is great. I will update the treadmills that we already have. It's ... Read More
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Trustees’ Award Recipient Pamela Hernandez: on a non-‘perilous’ path to success
Higher learning was the furthest thing from Pamela Hernandez's mind when she was an adolescent and young adult struggling through a life fraught with danger and despair. Abused as a child, and addicted to drugs by her early teens, she eventually spiraled into a perilous existence in a junkyard, where an attacker nearly ended her life, before her unborn child would come to save it. Hernandez's mother and father divorced when she was six months old. The only sibling to be raised by her abusive, alcoholic father, she became the recipient of his physical and emotional assaults. By the time she was 18 years old, Hernandez was a parent herself, and she too became an addict; her daily focus was ... Read More
New Semester, New Classrooms
When students returned to campus for the Fall 2014 semester, many walked into classrooms that looked a bit more modern. Over the summer, a total of 16 classrooms underwent top-to-bottom renovations, with not only new paint, lighting and window coverings, but upgraded furniture and technology. “The learning environment is absolutely a fundamental ingredient in supporting student success and learning,” said Ellen Junn, provost and vice president for academic affairs about the upgrades. Most classrooms on campus have not changed in years, maybe decades, and with the modern classroom going through somewhat of a paradigm shift in terms of layout, technology and use to accommodate new ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: Summer 2014
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. College of Arts and Humanities Jung Sun Park, professor of Asian studies, attended and presented at several workshops and conferences this summer. On May 15, she was invited to present a talk on “The Emergence and Success of the Korean Wave (Hallyu): With a Brief Note on 'Gangnam Style'” at the annual Korean American lecture series at the University of California, Riverside's Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies. Also in May, Park traveled to Osaka, Japan, to attend a workshop on ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Ranked in Top 10 Nationally for Contribution to Public Good
California State University, Dominguez Hills has been ranked 10th in the nation for its contribution to public good by the D.C.-based magazine Washington Monthly. This is the third year in a row the university has been in the top 10 among more than 650 universities across the country whose highest degree granted is the master's degree. “CSU Dominguez Hills' mission is to 'provide education, scholarship and service that are, by design, accessible and transformative,' which is at the core of the Washington Monthly's rankings,” University President Willie J. Hagan said. “We are extremely proud to be among the nation's top universities that are opening the doors of higher education wider ... Read More
Move-In Day: Freshmen Settle in to New Home at CSUDH
Two-hundred forty eight (248) first-time freshmen now call California State University, Dominguez Hills home. Arms loaded with paper towels, sheets and comforters, pots and pans, and other living essentials (read TVs), family and friends helped the young students get settled into their new apartments during Freshman Move-in Day on Monday, Aug. 18. It was welcome help, but for individuals like new roommates Deja Maduro and Leandra Reye, the prospect of being more independent was what they said they were most looking forward to about living on campus. These freshmen won't be completely on their own however. They'll be surrounded by a community of nearly 500 continuing and transfer ... Read More
VIDEO: Summer Youth Development Academy Students Say “Thank You” to CSUDH
For the eighth summer in a row, California State University, Dominguez Hills was the location for the Sharefest Summer Youth Development Academy (YDA). A South Bay-based nonprofit, Sharefest works to strengthening underrepresented communities through comprehensive programs and services. Through its YDA program, hundreds of middle and high school-aged children from Carson, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City, San Pedro, Watts, and Wilmington communities participate in an enriching summer camp experience that includes activities such as creative writing, dance, service learning, team building, leadership development, and violence prevention. Youth are also introduced to civic leaders, college ... Read More
Campus Hosts California Legislative Black Caucus’ African American Leaders for Tomorrow
For the second year, California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted the California Legislative Black Caucus's annual African American Leaders for Tomorrow leadership and college preparedness conference on campus. Sixty African American high school students from throughout the state were selected to participate in the program that aims to cultivate the next generation of African Americans to become leaders in their communities and the state. From July 23-26, the sophomores, juniors, and seniors met with state leaders and educators who introduced them to important community, government, business, and education issues. They also took part in workshops and discussions led by CSU ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: July 2014
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 Gilah Hirsch, professor of art, has been invited as the featured artist at the Songambele Arts Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, in August. During the weeklong festival, Hirsch's art will be publicly displayed and she will be giving presentations on her research in the area of healing through art, as well as visiting with doctors and patients in local hospitals and educators in schools regarding the importance of ... Read More
M. Gary Sayed Named Dean of College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
After a national search, California State University, Dominguez Hills has appointed M. Gary Sayed as the new dean of the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing effective Aug. 11. Sayed comes to CSU Dominguez Hills with 22 years of experience in higher education, including as dean of science and health at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Sciences and founding director of Charles Drew's biomedical sciences program, where he also was professor of biomedical physics. He has held positions as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, chairman and clinical professor of the diagnostic imaging department at Thomas ... Read More
