Source: The Art Newspaper California’s water crisis is the backdrop to several hard-hitting shows, which will open across the state in September Art made about water in Los Angeles might be its own genre considering how often and with what sincere depth artists consider the role of the river in the Los Angeles landscape and its infrastructure. The exhibition Brackish Water Los Angeles (12 August-14 December) examines the crossover between built infrastructure and the natural world, using the California State University campus at Dominguez Hills as its inspiration. Located on the Dominguez watershed for the Los Angeles River, the campus is at the centre of an urgent ... Read More
Spectrum: In Focus with Rex Richardson
Source: Spectrum [Video] Host Tanya McRae sits down with Rex Richardson to discuss his upbringing and educational experiences at CSUDH, as well as how he is tackling critical issues as mayor of the City of Long Beach. "Cal State Dominguez Hills is really where I learned the meaning of service and leadership and advocacy," Richardson said. "It's a great institution rooted in civil rights, founded in the 60s, and I'll tell you that permeates through the culture on campus. "It creates a real culture that's rooted in community [...] that helps train individuals for greater degrees of leadership." ... Read More
CSUDH Hosts CA Senate Candidate Forum
On Feb. 1, students and community members had the opportunity to listen to California Senate District 35 candidates share their visions for the region in the lead up to the March 5 California primary election. Hosted by CSUDH and radio station KJLH 102.3, the event began with voter education. CSUDH First Lady Davida Hopkins-Parham spoke about the importance of voting and encouraged participation in the democratic process. "Activists fought, and some even died, for our right to vote,” she said. “I learned early on that all elections—local, state, presidential—they’re all important. The results impact almost every aspect of our lives.” Professor of Criminal Justice Administration ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Hurt Village”
What: Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Jozben BarrettWhen: Feb. 28-March 2 and March 6-9, 7:00 p.m.Where: Edison Theatre (University Theatre Complex)Tickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Theatre faculty Jozben Barrett. Performances are on the Edison Theatre stage; the show will run Feb. 28-March 2 ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: January 2024
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities College of Business Administration and Public Policy College of Education Quotes and/or interviews in the media from faculty ... Read More