From the time he was 8, Jeff Coopwood knew he wanted to be an actor. He not only reached that goal but in the nearly five decades since, the California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus (M.A., Class of ’08, Humanities; HUX) has played scores of characters for film, television, stage and commercials, including roles on “Seinfeld,” “The Client,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Family Matters,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” In addition to his prolific front-of-the-camera work, Coopwood has a large body of voiceover work, including for “The Green Mile,” “The Rock,” “The Fugitive,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Beethoven’s 4th,” “The Rugrats Movie,” and “Buffy the Vampire ... Read More
Photos & Quotes: Reflections on 2014 Male Success Alliance Summit
The Male Success Alliance's (MSA) 5th annual spring summit at CSU Dominguez Hills aimed to motivate young African American and Latino male students to pursue academic and professional excellence through mentorship and brotherhood. The May 8 summit brought together elected officials, academics, successful professionals and hundreds of middle school and high school students from L.A. for a one-day event to harbor unity among the community. In line with President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, MSA believes that through brotherhood, integrity and perseverance, they can positively impact every life they encounter. From mesmerizing speakers and breakout sessions to college ... Read More
Class of 2014: A Snapshot of Featured Graduates
California State University, Dominguez Hills’ graduating class of 2014 is remarkable. From future business leaders, scientific researchers, artists and academics, the close to 3,000 degree candidates join the Toro family network to succeed and lead their communities. These are just some of the students who will become the next generation of experts and leaders. Kumar Tiger, 23, B.S., molecular and cellular biology Future scientist Kumar Tiger was heavily involved in campus life at CSUDH, participating in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and the Minority Biomedical Research Support program (MBRS-RISE). In addition, he was the treasurer of the ... Read More
Amanda Reyes Channels Boundless Energy Into Leadership
Amanda Reyes cannot help peering ahead into the future, fidgeting to catch a glimpse of what’s to come. “I was the type of kid—and now the type of adult—who can’t sit still or stay put,” says the tenacious, determined, and above all, deeply motivated 23-year-old who graduates this spring with a master’s in English. Her passion for learning and teaching is described as infectious by her peers and mentors, and her litany of accomplishments and achievements during her six years at CSU Dominguez Hills (she also received her bachelor’s in English in 2012) reflect that: She is the founder of the English Graduate Association (EGA), where she started the campus’ first English Language ... Read More
CSUDH Inaugurates 10th President: ‘We are Fulfilling America’s Promise’
In an affair filled with promise and hope, California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrated the investiture of President Willie J. Hagan on May 2. Standing in front of an audience of 450 attendees which included faculty, staff, students, political figures and notable community members, Hagan delivered his inaugural address during the ceremony on the campus’ North Lawn. “I cannot help but be humbled by the small role I have been given the privilege to play,” Hagan said. “I promise to do everything in my power to live up to the responsibilities of this position and to work collaboratively with the great faculty, staff and students at this university and in this outstanding ... Read More
