Approximately 1,000 students from South Bay high school academies attended the Generation STEM Symposium on June 2 in the Loker Student Union. The event, which was presented by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB), showcased careers in science and technology, with presenters from businesses throughout the Los Angeles region. Jan Vogel, founder and executive director of SBWIB, says that the event was modeled after a conference SBWIB had previously conducted for teachers to help teachers in their efforts to instill in students a curiosity about STEM education. “[The students] are going to hear from industry people, which will hopefully get them excited to stay in school,” ... Read More
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CSU “Journey to Success” College Fair for Pacific Islander Families Held on the CSU Dominguez Hills Campus
Pacific Islander families got a taste of university life at CSU Dominguez Hills, while learning about the steps one takes to go to college. The “Journey to Success: Pacific Islander” college fair was held June 4 on the CSUDH campus and produced by the California State University's Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative. The event attracted hundreds of Tongan, Samoan, Marshallese and Hawaiian residents from Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County. Parents, students and elders in attendance were encouraged by State Sen. Ted Lieu and Assembly Members Warren Furutani and Mike Eng to make college a family goal. The elected officials shared stories about ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Sends Aid, Gesture of Hope to Japan
Students at California State University, Dominguez Hills were at first perplexed by the idea of sending a senbazuru of 1,000 origami cranes to areas of Japan that are still affected by the 8.9 earthquake and consequent tsunami that occurred in March. However, the completion of more than triple that number of paper cranes, along with the campus's collective effort of raising more than $1,000* [see fundraising update below] in aid served as a humanistic lesson in civics. In addition to the symbolic gesture, the university raised monetary support for Japan through the efforts of the Office of Student Life (OSL), public administration students taught by emeritus professor Carolyn Harris, ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: June 2011
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles that expand their knowledge and expertise to share with our students. Here are a few recent highlights from CSU Dominguez Hills faculty. Natasa Christodoulidou, assistant professor of marketing, has been named an Outstanding Reviewer by the Emerald Literati Network 2011 Awards for Excellence for her work with the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology; Christodoulidou has reviewed more then 20 papers this year in order to assist her colleagues in the discipline. Christodoulidou, whose research is focused on travel and social media, says that the demand ... Read More
Family Affair: Class of 2011 Celebrates Multigenerational Pursuit of Higher Education
In her keynote address at the College of Business Administration and Public Policy commencement ceremony, Janet Murguía, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza, underscored the importance of graduates thanking their loved ones for supporting them throughout their education with a personal story of bringing her parents to the Oval Office to meet President Bill Clinton, for whose administration she worked from 1994 to 2000. “I'll never forget that moment when I was able to walk them in,” said Murguía. “My mom was crying, and she said, 'How did we get here?' “My dad was so proud. He stuck his hand out to President Clinton as I walked him into the Oval Office and he said, ... Read More
Agents of Change: Class of 2011 Celebrated with Messages of Hope
Graduates of the Class of 2011 at California State University, Dominguez Hills were celebrated on May 20 with words of hope and encouragement. Remarks by President Mildred García and keynote speakers at the day's four ceremonies focused on their hopes for the new graduates as agents of change in a world full of social and economic challenges. García commended the Class of 2011 and reminded them to thank family, friends, professors, and all of those who supported them through academic success. She also charged them with three things to remember as they enter the working world as alumni of CSU Dominguez Hills. “One, continue learning,” said García. “This degree will open doors for you, but ... Read More
Drastic CSU budget cuts will hurt all of South Bay
Published in the Daily Breeze Gov. Jerry Brown's May revise of the state budget confirms California's grim economic realities. Despite improved revenues and cuts already in place - including $500 million to the California State University system - the state must still reduce its budget by nearly $10 billion, which means another round of dramatic cuts will be made to state-funded institutions and programs. If temporary tax extensions are not approved by voters or the Legislature, the CSU system will face $500 million in additional cuts, for a total of $1 billion. On paper, this cut may advance the short-term mission of reducing California's budget deficit. However, such austere cuts ... Read More
Unveiling of 50th Anniversary Art Complements Reading by Emeritus Professor
The third painting in a series to commemorate the 50th anniversary of California State University, Dominguez Hills was unveiled by award-winning artist Hatsuko Mary Higuchi and President Mildred García on May 12 in the fifth floor gallery of the University Library's South Wing. In addition, emeritus professor of history Donald Hata read from the newly released fourth edition of his seminal work, “Japanese Americans and World War II: Mass Removal, Imprisonment, and Redress.” (Wheeling, Ill.; Harlan Davidson, 2010). Higuchi, who is based in the South Bay began her painting career after exploring various types of arts and crafts, including metalworking, interior design, and weaving. Her ... Read More
President’s Student Awards Recognize Excellence, Perseverance
High-achieving students and organizations that have enhanced the lives of both the campus and local community were honored at the inaugural President's Student Leadership and Service Awards on May 3 in the Loker Student Union. Marco Dowell, director of the Office of Student Life who presided over the event, says that the students who were honored “represent some of the best of the best and I am confident that those students have much success in their futures.” “Just about any job announcement will indicate the need for some level of leadership experience, capabilities or skills,” he says. “Getting involved in leadership experiences while in college allows our students to ... Read More
Grad Students First to Complete Special Interdisciplinary Major in Africana Studies
While many members of the Class of 2011 at California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrated becoming the first in their families to earn a college degree, Tamanika Ferguson (Class of '07, B.A., Africana studies/public administration) and Betty Knight (Class of '08, B.A., performing arts) earned the distinction of becoming the first graduate students to complete a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in Africana studies. Each student was required to use two disciplines to develop a specialized interdisciplinary program; Ferguson included sociology in her emphasis, while Knight's studies encompassed negotiation, conflict resolution, and peace ... Read More