“Moving through the Light” is a fitting name for the California State University, Dominguez Hills fall 2011 dance concert. The production, presented by the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, debuts a state-of-the-art lighting system, and will be performed by students on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. The theatre's new Intelligent Lighting equipment will allow for color mixing, projecting large beams of light and color, projecting gobos (discs cut with designs) on the floor and cyclorama (a curved wall at the back of the stage), and allow for special effect animation such as strobe, flowing water, flames and moving scenic elements. Four of ... Read More
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Daniel Martinez: Historian Reveals Real Stories of Pearl Harbor
As chief historian at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Daniel Martinez (Class of '81, B.A., history) oversees the interpretation of the attack by the Japanese that ignited United States involvement in World War II. As such, the Los Angeles native often has an opportunity to uncover layers of lost history and personal testimony that complete the story. “One of the great myths about Pearl Harbor is that it was solely an attack on [the base],” says Martinez. “Rather, it was a comprehensive strike on all military installations, primarily the airfields throughout the island. In order for the Japanese attack to be successful, they had to take out our airfields so that we couldn't ... Read More
Students Attend National Biomedical Research Conference
An outstanding group of student researchers in the sciences at California State University, Dominguez Hills had the opportunity to attend the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) in St. Louis, which was held Nov. 9 through 12. Many of the students presented posters based on their research with faculty mentors, and were able to receive feedback from fellow students, faculty, and administrators at institutions from around the world. Cesar Deleon, a senior chemistry major in the Minority Access to Research Careers-Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (MARC-USTAR) program, was recognized with an the award for one of the best poster presentations ... Read More
Faculty Highlights – December 2011
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles that expand their knowledge and expertise. Here are a few recent highlights. Kirstin Ellsworth, a lecturer in the humanities program, served as co-editor of Women Inventing the 50s, a special December issue of Women's Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal. The issue included contributing articles that explored the wide range of women's creative/scholarly input during the 1950s. Bryan Feuer, a lecturer in the humanities program, had his article, “Being Mycenaean: A View From the Periphery,” published in the October issue of the American Journal of Archaeology. ... Read More
Mentoring Ensures Success, Advanced Degrees For Chicana/o Studies Majors
Students and alumni of the Chicana/o Studies Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills shared their experiences at the annual conference of the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico (UNM), held Oct. 26 through 28 in Albuquerque. Thirteen current students and alumni presented “Mentoring as a Labor of Mutual Love and Support: Boosting Student and Faculty Academic Success through Transformative Mentoring at California State University, Dominguez Hills,” with the support of Irene Vasquez, director of Chicano Hispano Mexicano Studies (CHMS) at UNM. Sue Borrego, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; Cheryl McKnight, director of Center for ... Read More
John Tracy: Alumnus Shares Path to Executive Career in Aerospace
John Tracy (Class of '76, B.S., physics), vice president and chief technology officer at Boeing, returned to California State University, Dominguez Hills to speak to students from his alma mater and the California Academy of Mathematics and Science on Nov. 21 in the Loker Student Union. The Gardena native presented “My Journey: From CSU Dominguez Hills to Chief Technology Officer at Boeing,” reflecting on his education at the university and his ascent to leading approximately 100,000 engineers, manufacturing personnel, and computer scientists at the world's largest aerospace company. Laura Robles, dean of the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, said that the campus community was ... Read More
Annual Africana Lecture Encourages Scholarship, Excellence Among Men of Color
Dr. Kwame Zulu Shabazz, a faculty member in Africana studies at Winston-Salem State University, was the keynote speaker for the Herb Carter- Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke Distinguished Lecture Series held on Nov. 1. The annual event, which is presented by the Department of Africana Studies and the California African American Political and Economic Institute at California State University, Dominguez Hills, was attended by 250 students, faculty, and staff in the Loker Student Union. Shabazz presented “From Compton College to Harvard University: The Political Imagination of an Africana Scholar-Activist,” with a look at his rise from an inner city background to a career in academia. Salim ... Read More
Career Panel Shares Crime Fighting Experience
A Crime Fighting Careers Panel was hosted by the Career Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills on Nov. 9 in the Loker Student Union. Carol Bosman-Anderson, the center's interim director, invited professionals in crime fighting careers who did not necessarily have a criminal justice degree, but who were successful in their chosen fields. She selected these guests to show students that many majors can be useful in preparing for a career in law enforcement and students do not need to major in criminal justice in order to pursue a crime fighting career. CSU Dominguez Hills welcomed panelists Brian Campbell and Rachelle Aberin (IRS), Sam Jojola (U.S. Fish and Wildlife ... Read More
Veterans Week Celebrates Those Who Served
The Veterans Day observance at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) was marked by a week of events to thank and honor all military veterans among the students, alumni, faculty, and staff on the campus. President Mildred García greeted student veterans at an invitation-only luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Loker Student Union. On Nov. 9, a “show-and-tell” exhibit of military equipment was presented by the CSUDH Veterans Alliance, a student-run organization. Following that event was a talk and video presentation of “Fighting for Our Democracy” in the Multicultural Center (MCC), which highlighted the contributions of the 332nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen), the Kiowa ... Read More
CBAPP’s Annual Awards Luncheon Recognizes Partnerships, Excellence
The 5th annual College of Business Administration and Public Policy Awards Luncheon at California State University, Dominguez Hills took place on Nov. 4 in the Loker Student Union. The college's signature event raised approximately $40,000 toward scholarships and faculty research for CBAPP, with 360 students, faculty, alumni, and community business leaders in attendance. Among those honored with the Dean's Medallion Awards were Dale Wallis, vice president and chief financial officer and treasurer of The Aerospace Corporation; the Japan Business Association of Southern California (JBA), and Tammy Tumbling, CSU Dominguez Hills alumna and director of philanthropy and community ... Read More