Spam letters alerting that a bank account password needs to be changed or letters from a foreigner seeking money. Hackers taking down the New York Times web site or viruses that infect whole networks. These kinds of activities can have a major impact on a society dependent on technology. During October, which is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, students and staff from the Computer Science Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills are hosting their Second Annual Security Awareness Week Open House. Begun Friday, Oct. 18 and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 26, most events will take place on the fifth floor of the original wing of the University Library in room ... Read More
Exemplary Achievement Awardee Salvador Valdez Finds his Calling in Advisement
Like so many children, as a boy Salvador Valdez (Class of '09, B.S., health science, community health; '12 M.A., education, counseling) wanted to become a doctor when he grew up. Intending to go to medical school, he began his freshman year at California State University, Dominguez Hills, majoring in biology. He also volunteered at UCLA-Harbor Medical Center and at a community medical clinic in Bell Gardens. He was on the right path to achieving his goal, but then he caught a bug. The teaching bug. “Teaching or education itself kind of always called my name,” Valdez said. As a university student, he was beginning to seriously evaluate his life's priorities, and after ... Read More
Staff Excellence Awardee Gaby Gomez-Dominguez is Focused on Customer Service
After spending some time with Gaby Gomez-Dominquez in the biology department office, it's easy to understand why she was awarded the 2013 Staff Excellence in Customer Service Award at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The rapport she shares with the many students and members of the faculty and staff who visit her on a daily basis is punctuated by her focused attention on addressing their needs. “I get along with people very well. Once I came [to the university] I discovered I really enjoy talking to the students. I really enjoy helping them. And of course after working here 10 years, I know how the department works. It helps to have that background,” said Gomez-Dominguez, who ... Read More
Pizza with the President: Students Get Forum with Campus Leaders
On Monday, Oct. 14, Associated Students, Inc. hosted "Pizza with the President" to give students a chance to hear from and ask President Willie J. Hagan, and his vice presidents questions concerning the university. Among the issues raised were increasing course offerings and academic programs, plans for future growth of the campus,campus amenities, more student life activities. ... Read More
CSUDH Hosts Fifth Es El Momento Spanish-Language Education Fair
Thousands of Spanish-speaking families attended the Educación: Feria Es El Momento (The Moment is Now: Education Fair) held on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills on Oct. 5 to learn about the many educational possibilities in California. For the fifth straight year, CSU Dominguez Hills partnered with Univision Los Angeles stations KMEX and KFTR 46, the CSU Chancellor's Office, and Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) to present the Feria–the largest Hispanic education fair in Southern California–as part of a long-term education campaign led by Spanish-language television network Univision to increase the involvement of Spanish-speaking parents in their ... Read More
