In December, CSUDH will roll out the first course in the history of the CSU system to train employees to become Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR)/Title IX investigators. The initial cohort will consist of CSUDH faculty, staff, and administrators, but future courses will be open to employees of all 23 CSU campuses. The genesis of the course occurred at the July 2024 meeting of the CSU Board of Trustees. In response to a report on the shortage of trained DHR/Title IX investigators throughout the system, trustee Diego Arambula suggested that universities should think about training their existing employees, rather than constantly searching for candidates with the relevant ... Read More
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CSUDH Celebrates Early Literacy with Read for the Record
A rapt audience of preschoolers gathered around CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham on Oct. 24 as he read Piper Chen Sings, a children’s book about self-expression, confidence, and the power of family support. The special reading event, held at the Child Development Center (CDC), was in celebration of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day—the world’s largest shared reading experience. Read for the Record invites thousands of schools, child care centers, and libraries to read the same book on the same day, and distributes copies to every child in attendance. The annual initiative’s goal is to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy and provide access to inclusive, high-quality ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord”
What: Our Dear Dead Drug Lord by Alexis ScheerWhen: Dec. 4-7 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m.Where: University TheatreTickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents Our Dear Dead Drug Lord by Alexis Scheer, directed by Theatre faculty Naomi Buckley. Performances are in the University Theatre; the show will run Dec. 4-7 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 1:00 ... Read More
Spectrum News 1: Political Science Professor Analyzes Measure HH
Source: Spectrum News 1 LOS ANGELES — Having lived her whole life in the port community of Wilmington, Gina Martinez knows local representation is at stake with Measure HH. If passed, the measure would amend the Los Angeles City Charter to give the community of Wilmington and the adjacent neighborhood of San Pedro each a guaranteed spot on the five-person Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners. The board oversees the management and operations of the port, such as commerce, fisheries, public access to the waterfront as well as environmental impacts — many of which take place or impact both San Pedro and Wilmington. "When you consider the vast majority of the ... Read More
CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Philanthropic Foundation of CSUDH has announced three new members of its board of directors. A registered 501(c)3 organization, the Philanthropic Foundation supports CSUDH as a key educational, cultural, and economic resource for the South Bay. It was established in 2015 as an independent charitable successor to the CSUDH Foundation, and encourages the solicitation and acceptance of private gifts to the university. As California’s budget has decreased in recent years and the university continues to prepare deserving and talented students for the demands of the regional workforce, the Foundation focuses on fundraising and endowment management to generate much-needed funds to sustain ... Read More
Political Science Faculty Weigh in on 2024 Election
In the final stretch of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, two CSUDH political science professors answer questions about what this historic moment means for voters, public discourse, and the health of our democracy. CSUDH is a non-partisan educational institution that does not endorse any political candidate or ballot initiative. Assistant Professor of Political Science Julien Labarre Labarre focuses on the health of the information environment, and how the media and political psychology contribute to pathologies of democracy like polarization, populism, and extremism. What do you find notable about this election? For the first time since 9/11, we see a ... Read More
KEYT-TV: Tackling Election Misinformation
Source: KEYT-TV Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here and what can we do to protect our elections and reassure people the process is fair and legal? CSUDH Assistant Political Science Professor Julien Labarre has studied the subject extensively. Labarre appeared live on NewsChannel 3-12 for an interview with Scott Hennessee. Watch the full interview on KETY's website. ... Read More
Despite Uncertainties, Growth Predicted for South Bay at Economic Forecast
Even as the current political climate makes markets nervous, the South Bay region of Los Angeles is well poised for the next decade. The 2024 South Bay Economic Forecast predicted a bright near-term future for the region, namely due to its skilled workforce and cutting-edge companies. Hundreds of industry and government leaders attended the Oct. 24 event at CSUDH, which also marked the forecast's 10th anniversary. Moderated by Frank Mottek of 790 KABC’s Mottek on Money radio show, the event began with CSUDH’s South Bay Economic Institute discussing their 2024 South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook, a report which explores economic sectors including real ... Read More
Jesus Trejo’s “Roots of Comedy” Takes Viewers to the Stories Behind the Laughs
CSUDH alum Jesus Trejo wears several professional hats—standup comedian, actor, writer, award-winning children’s book author. What informs all these roles and serves as the touchstone for his humor is a deep connection to community. “Comedy is being able to speak my truth in a funny way that resonates with people in my community,” says Trejo, who returned to his alma mater to screen two episodes of his new six-episode PBS docuseries Roots of Comedy. “And if you’re not in the community, you’ll get a deeper understanding of it.” The screening and subsequent panel discussion took place at the Marvin Laser Recital Hall on Oct. 15 as part of the university’s Hollywood ... Read More
An NEH Grant, faculty champion distinction, and interviews about U.S. politics, terrorism, and foreign policy: October 2024 Faculty Highlights
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. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities College of Business Administration and Public Policy Recent quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty ... Read More
