California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2013 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at The Home Depot Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. “It is an honor to welcome such accomplished individuals as our 2013 commencement keynote speaker, all of whom are leaders in their fields,” said Interim President Willie J. Hagan. “It is especially gratifying to welcome two of our own prestigious alumni as keynote speakers this year, both of whom personify the promise and possibility before our graduates and exemplify the value of a CSU Dominguez Hills education and their ... Read More
Salvadorian Educators Study at CSU Dominguez Hills through USAID SEED program
Some have lost parents and even entire families to a civil war that lasted 12 years, yet others narrowly escaped getting caught up in the endemic gang life in El Salvador before finding their professional calling, and they have put the details down on paper. Deep in concentration, some fighting back tears, 17 middle school teachers and administrators from the Central American country read each other's autobiographical essays that were published in personalized books they can take with them when they complete their six months of study at California State University, Dominguez Hills. “Some were raised by grandparents when their parents were killed in the revolution in El Salvador. ... Read More
Munashe Furusa Appointed Dean of College of Arts and Humanities
California State University, Dominguez Hills announces the appointment of Dr. Munashe Furusa as dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, effective July 1. Furusa has served the university during the past 13 years as professor and department chair of Africana studies, chair of the Academic Senate, the executive director of the California African American Political and Economic Institute on campus, acting associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, and most recently as acting dean. He has also chaired and served on numerous committees, and been honored with several university recognitions, including the university's Excellence in Service Award in 2008, the 2004 Lyle E. Gibson ... Read More
Students and University Supporters Honored at President’s Scholarship Reception
The 2012-13 California State University, Dominguez Hills Presidential Scholars were introduced to local corporate and community leaders who support the university's most prestigious scholarship and were among about 200 guests, including beaming family members, university faculty, staff, and students, during the annual President's Scholarship Reception held on April 25 on the fifth floor of the University Library South Wing. “The stellar leadership and academic success of our Presidential Scholars raises the bar for everyone at Cal State Dominguez Hills. From the classmates who work with them to our faculty who mentor them, who teach them, who engage in civic programs with them, and do ... Read More
From Flash Mob to Town Hall: Chancellor White Connects with Campus Community
While he's only been on the job since December, when he became the seventh chancellor of the largest four-year public university system in the country, California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White is already making meaningful connections with faculty, staff, and students mid-way through a tour of the 23 CSU campuses, and he seems to be having plenty of fun while doing it. During his April 23 visit to CSU Dominguez Hills he met with a number of campus groups and committees, including the ASI Board of Directors, Academic Senate Executive Committee, faculty and staff union representatives, the President's Cabinet, and local business executives and community members. At the ... Read More
