Source: Telemundo (Video, Spanish) Since she was a child, Areli Zagal showed signs of her love for studying. Her mother remembers that Areli always applied herself and had the dream of studying at a university. "I'd like to get into politics because that's where I feel like I can improve the community," Areli says. ... Read More
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Faculty Highlights: June 2022
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 ucm@csudh.edu. College of Arts & Humanities College of Business Administration & Public Policy College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences Recent quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty ... Read More
Jonathon Grasse’s New Book Explores Brazilian Music History
When ethnomusicologist, composer, and CSUDH Professor of Music Jonathon Grasse first started traveling to Brazil 30 years ago, he had no intention of becoming a historian of the country's music–he was simply exploring the country with his Brazilian wife. Before long, though, he became fascinated by the nation's diverse regional musical heritages, adapting his research and writing to teach a course on Brazilian music at UCLA, where he earned his doctorate. Eventually, his focus narrowed to the region that his wife hails from: Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil that is deeply connected to the nation's slave past and home to many traditions related to the African diaspora. Grasse's ... Read More
Devon Tsuno Selected for Metro Station Art Installation
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
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
