(Carson, CA) - California State University, Dominguez Hills will be honored with two Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards for its efforts in environmental conservation and sustainability during the 2014 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference, held from June 16-20 at San Diego State University (SDSU). Presented to campuses of the California State University and University of California, the Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practices Awards showcase model projects within the systems in the areas of green building design, climate control and lighting retrofit, water efficiency, energy use tracking, waste ... Read More
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STEM in Education Conference – June 7
California State University, Dominguez Hills will host its second STEM in Education Conference for science, technology, engineering and math educators at all levels from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 in the Loker Student Union Ballroom on campus. Hosted by several of the university's grant-funded teacher preparation program–Math and Science Teaching Initiative, Noyce Scholars Program, Transition to Teaching, Transition to Teaching Online, Urban Teacher Residency program, and Master Teachers Fellow--the 2014 STEM in Education Conference will highlight innovative strategies and best practices for STEM educators. More than 300 educators from across the state of California are ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Announces Appointments of Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
California State University, Dominguez Hills Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen Junn has announced the appointment of Kaye Bragg and Dorota Huizinga as the university's new deans of undergraduate studies, and graduates studies and research, respectively. “We are very pleased to have Dr. Huizinga and Dr. Bragg lead these two important units within the Division of Academic Affairs,” Provost Junn said. “Their proven commitment to student success and learning outcomes will only strengthen the academic integrity of CSU Dominguez Hills.” Dorota Huizinga, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Dorota Huizinga will join CSU Dominguez Hills as dean of graduate studies and ... Read More
Field Notes from Peru: A Blog by Dr. Jerry Moore and Anthropology Students
Professor of Anthropology Jerry Moore and four students, Claudio Carini, Michelle Garcia, Martha Ramos, and Steve Rosales, are in Peru using geophysical techniques to help answer archaeological questions at sites dating from as old as 4700 - 4300 BC and as recent as AD 1400 - 1500. This is their blog. (Note: posts are added with most recent at the top.) ¡Saludos, Tumbes! Dated: June 11, 2014 Posted by: Jerry D. Moore This phase of the research is nearly done. We leave for Guayaquil tomorrow and fly the next day back to LAX. We finished the last bit of fieldwork yesterday morning. Over the last weeks we have conducted ground penetrating radar and magnetometer ... Read More
Emeritus Faculty Association Awards Scholarships and Grant to Dedicated Students and Faculty
The California State University, Dominguez Hills Emeritus Faculty Association awarded its 2014 scholarships and grant to four CSU Dominguez Hills students and a faculty member to encourage professional and academic development in areas such as public service and the life sciences. The association, which is made up of more than 200 members, was established to serve the interests of retired members of the general faculty at CSU Dominguez Hills and to support the academic life of the university. Donations from emeritus faculty and their friends support the association's scholarships and grants. The recipients are below: Leo F. and Margaret B. Cain Scholarship The Leo F. and ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Awards Record Number of Alumni Scholarships
The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Alumni Association awarded a record number of students with scholarships to provide them with the funds needed to continue their education. Eight CSU Dominguez Hills students–four undergraduate and four graduate–were handpicked for a 2014-15 CSUDH Alumni Scholarship, given to students with strong academic records and service to the university and their communities. This marks the first year that more than two students have been awarded. “The continuous generosity of our alumni never ceases to amaze me and I am grateful for their contributions,” said Gayle Ball-Parker, director of Alumni and Family Programs at CSU Dominguez Hills. ... Read More
Commencement 2014: A Celebration of Hope, Perseverance and Grit
Their faces filled with joy, relief and just a hint of hesitation, close to 3,000 students crossed the stage in the 2014 California State University, Dominguez Hills Commencement ceremonies as loved ones, faculty and university staff elatedly cheered them on. Over the span of two days–on May 16 and 17 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium– the five college-based commencement ceremonies highlighted students' diversity, perseverance and incredible drive to succeed and accomplish their goals, as well as congratulations and words of wisdom and advice from a variety of speakers. “This is a very special place” With the largest number of graduates–nearly 700–the College of Health, Human ... Read More
Posthumous Degrees Honor Departed Toros
Commencement 2014 was a time for celebration and joy for nearly 3,000 students at California State University, Dominguez Hills, but the event also held a somber reflection to honor four students who died in the past year. During the ceremonies held on May 16 and 17 at the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium, the university awarded four posthumous degrees to Marcela Franco, Tommie Rimmer, Rene Romero and Reyna Diaz-Ramirez. Each had been an active member of student life at the university before their deaths and were well-known for service to their communities. Reyna Diaz-Ramirez, a senior majoring in liberal studies, died in her sleep in late December 2013, a week after completing her final ... Read More
Student Highlights: 2014 Spring and Summer
Recognizing recent honors bestowed on students at the end of the 2013-14 academic year and internship and/or research programs in which they are participating over the summer. College of Arts and Humanities Nathan Ortiz, who graduated this year with a degree in theatre arts, dance option, has been accepted into the CSU Summer Arts Program in Monterey Bay. In addition Ortiz had a dance adjudicated at the American College Dance Festival at Arizona State University in March, and produced his own senior dance concert. At the Department of Communications Annual Banquet, the following awards and scholarships were handed out: Carlos Perales, Outstanding Graduating Senior; Megan Murray, ... Read More
Education a Key Role for Actor, Alumnus Jeff Coopwood
From the time he was 8, Jeff Coopwood knew he wanted to be an actor. He not only reached that goal but in the nearly five decades since, the California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus (M.A., Class of '08, Humanities; HUX) has played scores of characters for film, television, stage and commercials, including roles on “Seinfeld,” “The Client,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Family Matters,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” In addition to his prolific front-of-the-camera work, Coopwood has a large body of voiceover work, including for “The Green Mile,” “The Rock,” “The Fugitive,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Beethoven's 4th,” “The Rugrats Movie,” and “Buffy the Vampire ... Read More
