The College of Business Administration and Public Policy's new School of Public Service and Justice has named its first director - C. Augustus “Gus” Martin, professor of criminal justice administration. A nationally recognized expert on terrorism, homeland security, and criminal justice, Martin has been with the university since 2001. He has served CSUDH in a variety of roles, including associate vice president for faculty affairs and associate vice president for human resources management. Martin has authored several books on terrorism, including Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues, now in its seventh edition (2020), and Understanding Homeland Security, now in ... Read More
Fab Lab Teams with Toyota to Bring Dream Cars to Life
Students working in the fabrication labs in CSUDH's Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) got an accelerated course in hands-on project management and design in 2021, when they partnered with Toyota USA for the company's annual Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. Each year, children between the ages of 4 and 15 enter the contest, drawing fantastical images that illustrate the car of their dreams. In early 2021, Toyota's Social Innovation Division approached CISE Director Kamal Hamdan with the idea of using the Science and Innovation Building's fabrication labs to create 3D replicas of the winning entries. “The Dream Car Art Contest encourages youth to dream of the future of ... Read More
Holiday Toy Drives Showcase Toro Generosity
Generous members of the Toro community turned out for a pair of on-campus toy drives during the first weeks of December. The drives were sponsored by CSUDH's Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic Engagement (SLICE) and its Jumpstart program; and the CSUDH Police Department (DHPD). As a result, hundreds of children from underserved communities received holiday gifts. The SLICE/Jumpstart “Totes for Tots” drive was in its fifth year, said SLICE coordinator Miami Gatpandan. “We work with preschools in Compton and recognized that this was a real need for many of the children there. We've partnered with a lot of departments over the years, including the Office of External ... Read More
Donald R. Gerth (1928-2021): Former CSUDH President Left His Mark on the CSU
Former CSUDH president Donald R. Gerth passed away on December 6, 2021, at the age of 93. He was one of the most important figures in the success and growth of the CSU system, serving within it from 1958 until his retirement in 2003. “Few individuals are as inextricably tied to the CSU - and have so wonderfully lived out the university's highest ideals - as Donald R. Gerth,” said CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro. “He deeply loved the CSU, as reflected in his definitive work, The People's University: A History of the California State University. Don's was a life well-lived, and his positive impact on Cal State faculty, staff, and alumni has and will continue to span generations.” Current ... Read More
New Murals Adorn Innovation & Instruction Building
The Innovation and Instruction Building is a striking new structure on the CSUDH campus, but the visual appeal isn't just in its architecture. Inside, Toros are greeted by a series of eye-catching murals created by Los Angeles artist Mark Steven Greenfield. The eight murals adorn walls throughout the building, adding a vibrant and meaningful touch to its interior spaces. Greenfield's work was chosen from that of more than 90 artists who submitted work to be considered for the project. “I was excited by the level of artists that were interested in this project,” said Aandrea Stang, director of the University Art Museum and a member of the project's selection committee. “We got a lot of ... Read More