Artwork by California State University, Dominguez Hills Assistant Professor of Art Devon Tsuno will soon become part of the greater Los Angeles region’s rich history of public art projects. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) recently named Tsuno among 17 artists chosen to create site-specific, integrated artworks for four stations along its Purple Line (D Line) Extension Sections 2 and 3. “I think that having grown up in L.A. and being the fourth generation of my family in Los Angeles, it’s amazing to create something that’s permanent, that’s reflective of those multiple generations of my family,” said Tsuno of the opportunity. Tsuno will design an ... Read More
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Staff Spotlight: Morgan Kirk
For Morgan Kirk, serving as coordinator of the CSUDH Basic Needs Program is the best job on campus. “I love what I do!” she declares. “It gives me joy that our services are helping students in need. I enjoy knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.” Kirk’s position at CSUDH involves supporting students who face food and/or housing insecurities on campus. She provides case management for housing insecure students, and supports students with temporary emergency housing. Kirk also manages and facilitates monthly food distribution events, partnering with EveryTable and the CSUDH farmers’ market to provide fresh, nutritious meals for Toro students in need. “I am really proud of ... Read More
LA Times: Cal State Dominguez Hills Softball Team Uses Painful Theft to Fuel Best Year Ever
Source: Los Angeles Times The women of the Cal State Dominguez Hills softball team clasped hands as they walked the outfield of the Assembly Athletics Complex in Denver. They had just lost 6-1 in the final game of the NCAA Division II championship series to Rogers State of Claremore, Okla. After a historic spring that saw CSUDH win its first NCAA West Regional title, as well as compete in a championship series for the first time in its 40-year history, the teammates enjoyed a moment of unity. All season, the Toros (45-24) stuck together. “There’s 20 of us girls … and I can tell you not once did we have any sort of drama,” said Raquel Jaime, a senior infielder. “Our chemistry was ... Read More
CBS Los Angeles: Look at This – CSU Dominguez Hills
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Commencement 2022 Strikes a Joyful Chord
Excitement, jubilation, and pride were palpable throughout the six Commencement 2022 ceremonies, where thousands of graduating Toros finally realized their dreams of walking the stage to the resounding cheers of family and friends. This year, CSUDH welcomed the return to its traditional commencement format, with more than 3,300 graduating students and 34,000 guests packing the Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium over the course of May 20 and 21. Prior to the reading of graduates’ names, each ceremony included a distinguished keynote speaker and speech by a selected student. The student speakers praised their fellow graduates’ perseverance in the face of grave challenges, shared ... Read More
Keynote Speakers Inspire at Commencement 2022
Six distinguished speakers gave words of advice, inspiration, and congratulations at the Commencement 2022 ceremonies in the Dignity Health Sports Park Tennis Stadium. Four of the speakers were CSUDH alumni, and all were eminent leaders from Southern California's private or public sectors. Michael Lawson, CEO and President of Los Angeles Urban League, was both a keynote speaker and CSUDH's recipient of a CSU honorary Doctor of Laws. Lawson is an accomplished lawyer, community advocate, and business leader with a passion for public service. Since 2018, Lawson has been president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, which since 1921 has worked to help African Americans and other ... Read More
La Opinión: Youth Graduates, Proves That ‘With Great Efforts, Great Things Are Achieved’
Source: La Opinión (Spanish) A sus 21 años, y contra viento y marea, Areli Zagal Barrera logró obtener una licenciatura en Recursos Humanos en la universidad Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), gracias al respaldo de una madre, quien trabajó hasta 60 horas por semana para ayudarla, pues su padre había sido deportado. “Tengo pasión por la justicia social, por mejorar a mi comunidad y ayudar a las personas”, dice la joven, hija de Magdalena Barrera Pantaleón, una inmigrante mexicana del estado de Guerrero. Con ayuda de maestros, personal de CSUDH y su propio trabajo, Areli se involucró en el programa de oportunidades educativas de la universidad, donde pudo desarrollar al máximo su ... Read More
Toros Head to Softball National Championship
Update: Toros advanced to the next round of the NCAA Div II National Championship series with a 5 to 1 win over UT Tyler. For the first time in the program’s history, the Toro softball team are NCAA Division II West Region Champions. With their 3-1 win over top-seeded Cal State San Marcos in the NCAA Super Regional final, the Toros are among eight teams to advance to this week’s National Championship in Denver, Colo. They play the nation’s number one-ranked team, the University of Texas, Tyler (UT Tyler), in the first game of the tournament, Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m. (PST). “It’s our first time ever, so it means a heck of a lot,” said head coach Jim Maier, currently in his 17th year ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Cal State Dominguez Hills Celebrates Graduates
Source: Daily Breeze Hundreds of Toros moved their tassels from left to right — and went from students to alumni. Cal State Dominguez Hills kicked off its commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 20, at Dignity Health Sports Park, celebrating portions of the graduating classes across all six of the university’s colleges. The university, which is near Carson, will finish its commencement ceremonies on Saturday. In all, 3,382 students will participate in the commencement ceremonies across the two days, CSUDH said. Overall, 4,827 Toros will graduate. Because of the large graduating class, the university broke up the ceremonies, with each college each having at least two. On Saturday ... Read More
Urbanize LA: Rendering vs. Reality – CSUDH Innovation & Instruction Building
Source: Urbanize LA In Carson, construction is complete for California State University, Dominguez Hills' $66.5-million Innovation and Instruction Building, general contractor C.W. Driver announced this month. The four-story structure, located on the north side of the campus near the intersection of Victoria Street and Birch Knoll Drive, features a 250-seat auditorium, as well as three smaller classrooms and study rooms, meeting spaces, computer labs, offices, a commercial kitchen. The building is the new home of CSU Dominguez Hills' College of Business Administration and Public Policy. HGA designed the Innovation and Instruction Building, which spans approximately 107,000 square ... Read More
