While carrying 23 units, music student George Osorio is conducting himself quite well. And now he'll get a chance to conduct others, too. He will lead musicians during “Holiday Inspirations,” an orchestral and chamber music concert presented by the Department of Music on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Osorio will conduct students from the first university class dedicated solely to orchestra, in “Dance of the Tumblers,” from “The Snow Maiden” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. “One of the characteristics that make this piece a delight to conduct is the fact that there are sections where the brass is featured, which are my ... Read More
Shedding Light on the Fall Dance Concert
“Moving through the Light” is a fitting name for the California State University, Dominguez Hills fall 2011 dance concert. The production, presented by the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, debuts a state-of-the-art lighting system, and will be performed by students on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. The theatre's new Intelligent Lighting equipment will allow for color mixing, projecting large beams of light and color, projecting gobos (discs cut with designs) on the floor and cyclorama (a curved wall at the back of the stage), and allow for special effect animation such as strobe, flowing water, flames and moving scenic elements. Four of ... Read More
Daniel Martinez: Historian Reveals Real Stories of Pearl Harbor
As chief historian at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Daniel Martinez (Class of '81, B.A., history) oversees the interpretation of the attack by the Japanese that ignited United States involvement in World War II. As such, the Los Angeles native often has an opportunity to uncover layers of lost history and personal testimony that complete the story. “One of the great myths about Pearl Harbor is that it was solely an attack on [the base],” says Martinez. “Rather, it was a comprehensive strike on all military installations, primarily the airfields throughout the island. In order for the Japanese attack to be successful, they had to take out our airfields so that we couldn't ... Read More
Faculty Highlights – December 2011
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles that expand their knowledge and expertise. Here are a few recent highlights. Kirstin Ellsworth, a lecturer in the humanities program, served as co-editor of Women Inventing the 50s, a special December issue of Women's Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal. The issue included contributing articles that explored the wide range of women's creative/scholarly input during the 1950s. Bryan Feuer, a lecturer in the humanities program, had his article, “Being Mycenaean: A View From the Periphery,” published in the October issue of the American Journal of Archaeology. ... Read More
Mentoring Ensures Success, Advanced Degrees For Chicana/o Studies Majors
Students and alumni of the Chicana/o Studies Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills shared their experiences at the annual conference of the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico (UNM), held Oct. 26 through 28 in Albuquerque. Thirteen current students and alumni presented “Mentoring as a Labor of Mutual Love and Support: Boosting Student and Faculty Academic Success through Transformative Mentoring at California State University, Dominguez Hills,” with the support of Irene Vasquez, director of Chicano Hispano Mexicano Studies (CHMS) at UNM. Sue Borrego, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; Cheryl McKnight, director of Center for ... Read More
