When CSUDH Emeritus Professor Frank Stricker's new book on unemployment was published in June 2020, it coincided with the worst jobless crisis in many decades. “I planned it that way,” he deadpans. Actually, Stricker spent almost a decade working on the book, titled “American Unemployment, Past, Present, and Future.” It was just a coincidence that the COVID-19 pandemic struck early in 2020 and caused massive job losses, but recent events have made Stricker's book even more timely. Stricker started teaching at CSUDH in 1972, and retired from the university in 2010. Although based in the History Department, he also taught courses in other disciplines. As he puts it, “I was a historian, ... Read More
CSUDH Awarded Over $15 Million in Research Grants for 2019-2020
With more than $15.8 million in grants for research and creative projects awarded between July 2019 and June 2020, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) continues to bring in impressive grant totals, despite the radical disruption to last year's academic calendar caused by COVID-19. This is a $2.3 million increase from CSUDH's 2018-2019 totals of $13.5 million. Most of the larger grants for 2019-2020 have already been announced, including: $550,000 State of California grant for Sonal Singhal's project “Hybrid Approach for Authentic Scientific Inquiry for Biology Undergraduates” $438,000 NIH/NIGMA grant for Philip Vieira's project “High Precision Pharmacokinetic ... Read More
Skye Harris Honored with 2020 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
CSUDH undergraduate Skye Harris' educational pathway has not been a traditional one, but she has overcome every obstacle placed in her path and is set to graduate with a degree in sociology in spring 2021. For her hard work and persistence, Harris has been named the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) recipient of the 2020 CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award is the California State University's highest recognition of student achievement, providing annual scholarships to one student on each CSU campus who demonstrates superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need. “It's really an honor to be getting ... Read More
South Bay Economic Forecast Examines How Region is Adapting to COVID-19
(Carson, CA) From shifts in manufacturing and the new industries emerging as a result of COVID-19, to how local industries may recover after a massive economic blow, California State University, Dominguez Hills' 2020-21 South Bay Economic Forecast virtual conference on Oct. 1 will provide an in-depth assessment of South Bay industries and markets, and discuss the potential for a rebound by mid-2021. The 6th Annual South Bay Economic Forecast virtual conference and reception will take place Thursday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. To register and for more information, visit https://www.csudh.edu/ economic-forecast/. Titled “Adapting to Change: Surviving and Thriving During Disruption,” the ... Read More
LEAD Retreat Connects Student Leaders Statewide
Every year, the Office of Student Life (OSL) hosts the LEAD Retreat, a three-day/two-night off-campus retreat that brings together CSUDH student club and organization leaders to develop a support network, explore leadership tenets, and build partnerships. Knowing this year's event would be in a virtual format, OSL decided to do things a little differently - not only adapting the experience to Zoom, but creating an all-new finale activity that allowed students to connect with others across California. Assistant Dean of Students Anna Liza Garcia says that her goal with the LEAD Retreat is always to help students feel connected and create new opportunities. For her and the OSL team, the main ... Read More
