On April 18, CSUDH honored five faculty members during the 2023 Faculty Awards Reception. They were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research, their contributions to university governance and development, and for the role non-tenure track faculty play in student achievement. Presidential Outstanding Professor AwardLaura TalamanteHistoryRead Dr. Talamante's Story Lyle E. Gibson Dominguez Hills Distinguished Teacher AwardHorace CrogmanPhysicsRead Dr. Crogman's Story Catherine H. Jacobs Outstanding Faculty Lecturer AwardBarbara BelmontChemistry and BiochemistryRead Ms. Belmont's Story Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity ... Read More
Thomas Norman Wins 2023 Excellence in Service Award
Whether he's mentoring Toro business students in organization and leadership or serving on the board of directors of the CSUDH Foundation, Professor of Management Thomas Norman is one of the busiest people on campus. Why does Norman spend so much time on activities and programs in addition to his teaching responsibilities? “It's this sincere desire I have to help take care of and help our young learners,” he says. “I'm all about helping them connect to what most of them want–a better job.” Norman's work in mentoring students in research labs, executive committees, and boards all stem from his dedication to going the extra mile for Toro students. His hard work has earned him the 2023 ... Read More
Staff Spotlight: Krystal Rawls
As soon as the sun comes up, CSUDH Workforce Integration Network (WIN) Director Krystal Rawls is ready to go. The self-described early riser says she typically finds it hard to sleep past dawn. “There's too much life to live to sleep through it!” she says. Part of the reason she's so eager to get her day started is her passion for her work at CSUDH. WIN aims to highlight the career opportunities available for CSUDH students and other members of our community. As director, Rawls uses advanced technological resources, combined with university and industry-generated business data, to demonstrate the benefits of the CSUDH educational experience in promoting all stakeholders: students, staff, ... Read More
Male Success Alliance Induction Ceremony Returns to Campus
After a pandemic-enforced break, the CSUDH Male Success Alliance (MSA) held its first on-campus induction ceremony in four years this March. In all, 28 new MSA members were welcomed into the academic-focused support program for men of color. “The induction ceremony celebrates and honors these young men from different backgrounds, binding them together for a mission and cause that's bigger than themselves,” said MSA Director Hakeem Croom. “It charges our students to be conscious, competent, and committed, while striving for excellence in all their endeavors inside and outside of the classroom.” The MSA was founded in 2009 as a resource to improve access, retention, and graduation for ... Read More
Staff Spotlight: Lily Arana
Although she's only been at CSUDH a relatively short time, Lily Arana is already sure she's at the right place. She serves as a bilingual counselor and advocate at the on-campus Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Empowerment (CAPE), a space that provides confidential assistance, support, and education for those affected by sexual abuse, assault, intimate relationship abuse, and stalking. Arana says she wouldn't trade jobs with anyone, and she “loves how intimate the CSUDH campus is, and how friendly everyone is.” A South Bay native, Arana got her BS in psychology from CSU Los Angeles, then attained a master's in social work at CSU Long Beach. While pursuing her graduate studies, she ... Read More