California State University, Dominguez Hills will host a livestreamed production of “Reader's Theatre,” a faculty-led project that allows students to take the director's seat. The project will feature three one-act plays by comedic playwright Christopher Durang. The show will run September 29 and 30, and October 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Developed by the Theatre Department, “Reader's Theatre” is a learning project in which student directors are mentored throughout the design and rehearsal process, culminating in a production that brings their vision to life. Selected student directors Matthew Lopez and Kirsty Lynn will explore the collaborative efforts of set design, sound and light design, and ... Read More
CSUDH Makes Strong Showing in National Rankings
CSUDH has once again featured in notable university ranking lists, including U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly. The university scored particularly highly in affordability, social mobility, and economic diversity. U.S. News & World Report The annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate more than 1,400 colleges and universities using metrics such as retention rates, social mobility, academics, and faculty resources. Institutions are also grouped based on type, such as national universities, liberal arts colleges, and regional colleges. CSUDH placed 59th in Best Regional University (West), and appeared within the top 50 of several categories, including ... Read More
9/11 Anniversary: Gus Martin Reflects on 20 Years of the War on Terror, and Future Threats to the U.S.
Ahead of the 20-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Professor of Criminal Justice Administration Gus Martin reflected on lessons learned from the War on Terror and the War in Afghanistan, and the ever-changing landscape of extremism at home and abroad. Martin has authored several books on terrorism, including Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues, originally published in 2003 and now in its seventh edition (2020), and Understanding Homeland Security, now in its third edition (2019). Are Americans safer now than we were 20 years ago? Are we better protected against terrorism? Leading up to 9/11, our biggest security threat was from international ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: August – September 2021
College of Arts and Humanities Assistant Professor of Asian Pacific Studies Mary Talusan's book, Instruments of Empire: Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during U.S. Colonization of the Philippines, was published by University Press of Mississippi. Gathering over 20 years of research on her great-grandfather's role in the band, his travels with the band to the United States, and close friendship with African American conductor, Lt. Col. Walter H. Loving, she analyzes the connections between music, race, and U.S. imperialism during the early 20th century in America. College of Education Edward Curammeng, assistant professor in the Teacher Education ... Read More
ABC-7: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at CSUDH
Source: ABC 7 Video captioning: Here are some stories happening in the community. In Carson, California State University, Dominguez Hills [is] teaming up with Rite Aid once again to host pop-up vaccination clinics. [It's] taking place today until 6 p.m. Pfizer vaccines and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available for everyone, with or without an appointment. CSU students and employees will need to be fully vaccinated by September 30th to access campus facilities. Another pop-up vaccination clinic is set at this location on September 16th. ... Read More