The College of Business Administration and Public Policy's new School of Public Service and Justice has named its first director - C. Augustus “Gus” Martin, professor of criminal justice administration. A nationally recognized expert on terrorism, homeland security, and criminal justice, Martin has been with the university since 2001. He has served CSUDH in a variety of roles, including associate vice president for faculty affairs and associate vice president for human resources management. Martin has authored several books on terrorism, including Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues, now in its seventh edition (2020), and Understanding Homeland Security, now in ... Read More
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Faculty Highlights: January 2022
College of Arts and Humanities Brian Gregor, associate professor of philosophy, authored "On Narrating More Wisely: A Prosaic Supplement to RicÅ“ur's Poetics of Narrative Identity Abstract" for Roma TrE-Press. The essay examines 20th century philosopher Paul RicÅ“ur's account of narrative identity and asks the practical question of what it looks like to tell our stories–and narrate ourselves–well. Bianca Murillo, professor of history, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities grant for $37,500. Murillo's grant will fund the research and writing of a history of debt and finance in post-independence Ghana, from 1950-1980. College of Health, ... Read More
LAist/KPCC: First Gen College Students’ Parents Are Often Left Out. Here’s What One University Is Doing To Change That
Source: LAist This story also appeared as a radio segment on KPCC. Looking back on her college application experience, Yesenia Fernández remembers that when it came time to fill out her financial aid forms, she had to wrestle her social security card out of her mother's hands. To cover the cost of standardized tests, she sold cakes around her neighborhood. “My mom didn't have money for that,” Fernández said. “Plus, she didn't understand why it was a worthwhile investment.” It wasn't that her mom didn't support her, she added. Growing up, her mother devoted her days off to volunteer at her school. With time, she became a fixture at parent meetings and school functions. Fernández's ... Read More
Staff Spotlight: Teddy the Toro
Teddy the Toro has been high-stepping across campus for over two decades, spreading Toro spirit and encouragement at just about every event that takes place at CSUDH. A typical day for the “#1 Mascot in California” starts off with a quick check of their Instagram messages, followed by “meeting with campus squirrels for the latest updates.” The rest of their day is spent walking around campus, “checking in with my Toros,” according to Teddy. For Teddy, the best part of the job is “bringing laughter, joy, hope, and spirit to everyone.” The self-proclaimed “most likable figure on campus,” Teddy's proudest moments have been representing CSUDH at national mascot competitions in 2019 and 2020–the ... Read More
CSUDH Selected for “Californians for All” College Corps
On January 18, California State University, Dominguez Hills was named one of 45 California colleges and universities chosen to take part “Californians for All” College Corps, the largest state-level investment in a college service program in California history. In total, 16 CSU campuses were included in the historic $146 million investment in California's future leaders. The new service-based college opportunity program will provide up to 6,500 college students statewide with opportunities to serve in three key areas: K-12 education, climate action, food insecurity, and COVID-19 recovery. In exchange for 450 hours of service during an academic year, each College Corps Fellow will receive ... Read More
Fab Lab Teams with Toyota to Bring Dream Cars to Life
Students working in the fabrication labs in CSUDH's Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) got an accelerated course in hands-on project management and design in 2021, when they partnered with Toyota USA for the company's annual Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. Each year, children between the ages of 4 and 15 enter the contest, drawing fantastical images that illustrate the car of their dreams. In early 2021, Toyota's Social Innovation Division approached CISE Director Kamal Hamdan with the idea of using the Science and Innovation Building's fabrication labs to create 3D replicas of the winning entries. “The Dream Car Art Contest encourages youth to dream of the future of ... Read More
Holiday Toy Drives Showcase Toro Generosity
Generous members of the Toro community turned out for a pair of on-campus toy drives during the first weeks of December. The drives were sponsored by CSUDH's Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic Engagement (SLICE) and its Jumpstart program; and the CSUDH Police Department (DHPD). As a result, hundreds of children from underserved communities received holiday gifts. The SLICE/Jumpstart “Totes for Tots” drive was in its fifth year, said SLICE coordinator Miami Gatpandan. “We work with preschools in Compton and recognized that this was a real need for many of the children there. We've partnered with a lot of departments over the years, including the Office of External ... Read More
Making Healthy Holiday Choices: Faculty Share Strategies for the Season
As the holiday season approaches and 2021 draws to a close, three CSUDH faculty members discuss research-based ways to form healthy mental habits and support overall well-being during this busy time. Positive Thinking and Gratitude - Giacomo Bono Associate Professor of Psychology Giacomo Bono studies how qualities of social relationships contribute to mental health, the benefits of gratitude, and the development of resilience. This year has been extremely stressful. How can I take care of my mental health during the holiday season? My sense is that everybody is buckling under mounting uncertainty. I think that's a lesson from this pandemic: life always moves forward, whether you're ... Read More
Donald R. Gerth (1928-2021): Former CSUDH President Left His Mark on the CSU
Former CSUDH president Donald R. Gerth passed away on December 6, 2021, at the age of 93. He was one of the most important figures in the success and growth of the CSU system, serving within it from 1958 until his retirement in 2003. “Few individuals are as inextricably tied to the CSU - and have so wonderfully lived out the university's highest ideals - as Donald R. Gerth,” said CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro. “He deeply loved the CSU, as reflected in his definitive work, The People's University: A History of the California State University. Don's was a life well-lived, and his positive impact on Cal State faculty, staff, and alumni has and will continue to span generations.” Current ... Read More
CSUDH Recognized as Equity Champion for Latinx Transfer Students
CSUDH's stalwart support for Latinx transfer students has earned the university recognition as a 2021 Equity Champion for Excellence in Transfer for Latinx Students. Announced at the Champions of Higher Education and Equity Champions for Excellence in Transfer annual awards ceremony, CSUDH's honor reflected the university's success in leading the state in supporting Latinx students through the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program. ADT facilitates California Community Colleges (CCC) students in transferring to the CSU by guaranteeing a CSU campus admission to community college students who earn at least 60 units needed of a bachelor's degree in a specific major. For many students ... Read More
