Mario Congreve, a staff producer and director of photography for the Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning at CSUDH, is an award-winning producer of documentaries that have appeared on PBS and other stations, and soon on Netflix. Due to his success and expertise, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences now taps him as an Emmy Award judge for the Lower Great Lakes Chapter, where he is a member. Aligned with his expertise, Congreve reviews films in the cinematography and editing categories, which are submitted from a variety of locations in the United States, such as San Diego, Southern Nevada and Cleveland, the headquarters of the Lower Great Lakes Emmy ... Read More
CSUDH’s Model UN Delegation Wins Big at WestMUN
After five years as a member of California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) award-winning Western Model United Nations (WestMUN) delegation, Arnaud Lukombo has been nominated the prestigious position of secretary-general for the 2017 WestMUN conference. Lukombo's nomination came during the 2016 WestMUN conference at Santa Barbara City College on March 31-April 2. The secretary-general is the highest-ranking student position in the conference. Some of his most essential roles will be serving as leader of the committee chairs, working directly with the WestMUN Board of Directors who organize the conference, and the possibility of providing input in choosing topics that will be ... Read More
‘Professor for a Day’ Provides 26 CSUDH Alumni Opportunity to Teach
Enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and insights about their chosen careers, 26 alumni returned to California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) as lecturers on April 4 and 5 for the university's 3rd annual Professor for a Day. Organized by the Office of Alumni Programs, Professor for a Day provides current CSUDH students a glimpse into the variety of fields and careers available to them after they graduate. The students learn from lectures and interactive activities led by the honorary professors who are matched with classes relevant to their fields. Alumna Lois Lee ('76, M.A., sociology) spoke to a Women's History class. She is founder and president of the ... Read More
CSUDH, LAUSD Guaranteed Admission to University
When the last signature dried on the “promise agreement," college-ready high school seniors in Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Local District-South were officially guaranteed admission into California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). The university hosted the agreement signing in the Loker Student Union ballroom on April 8. The signing represents the first time LAUSD has provided its high school graduates within one of its local districts guaranteed enrollment to a university. There to witness the “historic” occasion were more than 100 LAUSD students, faculty, staff and administrators from both LAUSD and CSUDH, and local media. “You [university presidents] ... Read More
Intimate Spring Alumni Reception Helps Reconnect OC Toros to CSUDH
An intimate gathering of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumni recently enjoyed food and drink as they shared stories and got to know one another at the 2016 Spring Alumni Reception. Hosted on March 30 at the elegant Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach by CSUDH's Division of University Advancement (UA), and attended by university President Willie J. Hagan and other administrative and academic leaders on campus, the gathering was another example of the CSUDH's successful efforts to reach out and connect with alumni. A short program took place after the alumni spent some time mingling. It included remarks and a presentation from President Hagan, who provided ... Read More
