Terry Peralta-Catipon, Ph.D. Title: Associate Professor and Department Chair Department: Occupational Therapy Areas of Expertise Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Cultural Studies, Diaspora, Diversity, Ethnic Studies, Ethnography, Geriatrics, Globalization, Hand Therapy, Health, Health Care, Home Health, Immigration Studies, Mental Health, Migration, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, Public Space, Rehabilitation. Professional Background Dr. Peralta-Catipon has practiced as an occupational therapist in areas of adult out-patient rehab, hand therapy, home health, as well as community geriatrics and mental health. In addition, her research studies on Filipino, communities, both ... Read More
President hosts lunch for new Presidential Scholars
There are many advantages to being a California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Presidential Scholar. The university’s most prestigious scholarship, after all, comes with full tuition, book allowances and priority registration. And then there’s lunch with the president. This was news to President Willie J. Hagan, who upon his arrival to campus three years ago found out that lunch with him was considered a benefit of the program. After that, Hagan has made sure that the lunch happens yearly. On Nov. 2, Hagan, along with his vice presidents and special advisers, sat down with 22 of the 24 current scholars for lunch in 1910 Café and Lounge in the Loker Student Union. “The ... Read More
Study Abroad Fair showcases international study opportunities
“I had a trip of a lifetime, there is really no other way to put it,” said Jason Loyola, a senior business marketing major, regarding his recent study abroad experience in Santiago Chile. Loyola was among three students at the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Study Abroad Fair sharing their stories in hopes of encourage their peers to embark on a cultural exchange. This year’s fair —the largest in the university’s history—boasted 19 organizations and several hundred destinations, including international programs such as University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), the CSU International Program, the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET), and even a student travel ... Read More
Moore, Jerry
Jerry Moore, Ph.D. Title: Professor Department: Anthropology Areas of Expertise Anthropology and Archeology; specializing in prehistoric cultural landscapes and built environments, archaeology of Andean South America, and archaeology of Western North America. Professional Background Dr. Moore is an archaeologist, writer and professor who has conducted archaeological research in Peru, Mexico, and southern California. He specializes in prehistoric cultural landscapes and built environments, archaeology of Andean South America, and archaeology of Western North America. Moore has edited and authored numerous articles and books, including "Architecture and Power in the Prehispanic Andes: ... Read More
Tom Bradley Documentary Bridges Divide of Nearly Forgotten Legacy
Approximately 10 million passengers travel through Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal every year, yet many of them have no idea who the terminal’s namesake is. The longest-serving mayor in city of Los Angeles history—and its only African American mayor—who paved the way for other candidates crossing racial boundaries at the polls, has very little acknowledgement outside of the city, but Lyn Goldfarb and Alison Sotomayor are looking to change that. In 2007, filmmakers Goldfarb and Sotomayor, noticing that Bradley’s story was not taught in the public school system and fearing that his legacy was being forgotten, began work on “Bridging the Divide: Tom ... Read More
