Members of our faculty participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles that expand their knowledge and expertise. We feature those accomplishments in this section. This week we highlight the many conferences at which faculty members presented recently. We also extend congratulations to faculty members who earned new professional certification or advanced degrees. Next week: recently published books and scholarly journal articles. College of Arts and Humanities Anne Choi, assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies, presented “Bringing Order to the Chaos of the World: Social Work and the Cold War Meanings of Race in ... Read More
McNair Scholars on the Mark for Doctoral Programs
Earning a doctoral degree is a scholarly pursuit that may seem out of reach for many; however, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at California State University, Dominguez Hills is helping to make the advanced degree attainable. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial support and academic guidance to encourage and prepare undergraduate junior and senior students for graduate studies. In August, CSU Dominguez Hills received the first installment of a five-year $1.4 million grant from the Department of Education to continue the McNair program, which has been on the campus since 2003. To date, CSU Dominguez Hills McNair Scholars ... Read More
Loker Student Union Turns Twenty
Serving as the hub of the university, the award-winning Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Student Union (LSU) at California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrates its 20th anniversary with free festivities on Sept. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests are invited to take part in interactive activities including photo booths, photo bingo, karaoke, and to play video games such as Mortal Combat and Turbo SF2 Champion Hyper Fighting. Gift items will be distributed throughout the celebration, and visitors will have a chance to win a free iPad 2, enjoy live entertainment, and sample food at several stations throughout the student union. The celebration, ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Records Another Strong Fundraising Year with $4 Million Raised
California State University, Dominguez Hills posted the fifth straight year of steady fundraising growth, with $4.12 million raised for the university through corporate, foundation and individual giving and pledges in fiscal year 2011-12. The year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) saw a nearly 25 percent increase in overall donations from the previous year, and a 60 percent increase in alumni giving. In fact, it was the fifth year in a row the university's fundraising efforts have exceeded the previous year. Since FY 2006-07, the total money raised by the university (not including pledges) has nearly tripled. Among the largest donations in FY 2011-12 were: A $1 million donation from ... Read More
Bernard Osher Foundation Endows $500,000 for Transfer Student Scholarships
California State University, Dominguez Hills has been awarded a $500,000 endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation to establish the Osher Scholarship for students transferring from California community colleges. Students transferring to CSU Dominguez Hills from one of the 112 campuses in the California Community College system who meet the eligibility requirements will be able to apply for the scholarship. Ten scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded annually, with the first awards being given in fall 2013. “The philanthropic investment made by the Osher Foundation generously supports academic achievement and makes it possible for community college students to continue on at CSU ... Read More
