(Carson, CA.) California State University, Dominguez Hill's (CSUDH) Gerth Archives and Special Collections has curated two digital exhibitions focused on the Black Power Movement through the lens of influential Black organizations and systemic racism in the pre-World War II housing industry. “Black Power: Selections from the Gerth Archives at CSU Dominguez Hills” is available at https://scalar.usc.edu/works/black-power-selections-from-the-gerth-archives-at-csu-dominguez-hills/index. This exhibition is also on physical display at Page Against the Machine Bookstore, located at 2714 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814. The exhibit will close June 13. “Black Power: Selections from the Gerth ... Read More
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Mixed-Media Visual Artist Toni Scott ‘Live Paints’ to the Music of the CSUDH Orchestra
(Carson, CA.) To examine the symbiotic relationship between visual arts and music, renowned mixed-media artist Toni Scott will complete a “live painting” with accompaniment by the CSUDH Orchestra during the spring 2021 Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. The virtual event is free and open to the public. “The Intersection of Art and Music,” featuring mixed-media visual artist Toni Scott, takes place Wednesday, March 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. To register, visit https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2fkFR_-zSg6pMCFNT61CCA Titled “The Intersection of Art and Music,” and hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills President Thomas A. ... Read More
Chancellor Picks Toro Nation as First Stop on CSU System Tour
Dr. Joseph I. Castro, who became California State University (CSU) chancellor in January of this year, is embarking on a virtual tour of the 23-campus system - and CSUDH had the honor of being his first stop on Feb. 19. The jammed packed day of meetings and introductions allowed the new chancellor to get to know the campus community and the broad impact the Toro Nation has on the region. CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham and First Lady Davida Hopkins-Parham welcomed Chancellor Castro and his wife, Mary, during his first of 11 Zoom sessions that took place throughout the day. During his morning meetings, Castro met with the president's cabinet, the Academic Senate, Associated ... Read More
University Art Gallery and PRAXIS Awarded $45,000 for Artist Patrick Martinez Residency
California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) University Art Gallery and PRAXIS art engagement program have received two grants totaling $45,000 to support the residency of Los Angeles-based artist Patrick Martinez and an exhibition of his work. The National Endowment for the Arts granted PRAXIS $30,000 from its first round of national awards in 2021 of more than $27.5 million for projects that span 14 artistic disciplines. The grant was awarded in the “Visual Arts” category. The Pasadena Art Alliance (PAA) has also contributed to the Martinez residency and exhibition in a significant way with an additional $15,000 grant. The PAA awards projects created by established as well ... Read More
Providence Health Donates 1,500 COVID-19 Supply Kits to Students and Staff
Kenya Beckmann felt good as she turned into Parking Lot 1 at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) and saw students placing donated food as well as Providence Health bags filled with COVID-19 protection supplies into the trunks of cars for their peers in need. Beckmann, the regional chief philanthropy officer of Providence Health, came to CSUDH to volunteer during one of the Toro Food Pantry food distribution drive-throughs. Operated through the university's Basic Needs Office, the pantry has been providing students food every other week since the beginning of the pandemic. Providence, the largest health care provider in Southern California, has committed $50 million ... Read More
‘A Surge of Power,’ A Black Lives Matter-Devised Theatre Production, March 11-16
(Carson, Ca.) California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) will host a livestream production of “A Surge of Power,” an original student-written theatre production that gives voice to the rising plea for social equity. The show will run March 11, 12, 13, and 16 at 7 p.m. “A Surge of Power” is one result of the pledge the Department of Theatre and Dance made last summer in support of the Black Lives Matter movement to tell stories that denounce racism and bigotry, and foster empathy for all people. It was developed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Shaunté Caraballo, who directs the production, and CSUDH students Kendall Bryant, Samantha Cope, Trish McCall, and Alex Serrano, ... Read More
‘I’m a Toro’ Banner Campaign Takes Bronze During CASE Awards
Described by the judges as a “well-designed and executed integrated marketing campaign to engage alumni,” California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) “I'm a Toro” banner campaign took bronze during the virtual Council for Advancement and Support of Education's (CASE) 2021 District VII Awards of Excellence ceremony on Feb. 5. Entered in the “Alumni Relations: Targeted Constituency Engagement” category, the “I'm a Toro” campaign decorated the campus walkways with striking banners showcasing many of the university's most successful alumni. Installed in 2016, the original banners featured large-scale photos of alumni combined with such bold statements as “I see beyond our world,” ... Read More
CSUDH Forensics Team Wins Honors in UTEP Classic
Despite being one of the smallest teams competing, the CSUDH Forensics Team produced some impressive results during the recent 2021 UTEP Classic Forensics Tournament. Under the direction of head coach Shaunte Caraballo, four of the team's five members have now qualified for the National Forensics League's National Individual Events Tournament in April. The team has competed in four events this academic year, with team members winning honors at three of them. At the UTEP Classic, Pravinesh Chand (theatre arts major) won first place in Poetry Interpretation, Eli Sarceno (sociology) took second place in Dramatic Interpretation, and Lafie Bradford (communications) placed sixth in Poetry ... Read More
‘Lessons in the Lyrics’ Essay Contest
In honor of CSUDH's 2021 Black History Month theme "The Racial Wealth Gap," the Rose Black Resource Center and Associated Students, Inc., is partnering with the Africana Studies Department to host "Lessons in the Lyrics," an essay contest to encourage students to find financial lessons and advice within the lyrics of their favorite rap or hip-hop songs. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards: $200 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third. To view the guidelines and instructions visit: https://forms.gle/vyutJ82aq3XpumPCA The deadline to submit an essay is February 28 at 11:59 p.m. ... Read More
Watch Party and Discussion: ‘The Big Picture: A Race for America’
The Africana Studies Department is hosting a Zoom watch party and discussion of “The Big Picture: A Race for America,” an Al Jazeera English documentary focused on private funding from foundations and its impact on Black lives through the pandemic, social protests, and politics. The film includes Donna Nicol, associate professor and chair of Africana Studies, who served as an expert panelist during the film. The documentary originally aired as a two-part series earlier this month. The watch party takes place Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join the conversation on Zoom: ID number 840 1223 7375; passcode 007732. ... Read More
