Providing its audience a jaunt through history via song and dance originated during the time of slavery, the Jazz era and contemporary times, the multi-media dance concert “The History of Black Dance in America” will run at California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) University Theatre for three nights, June 19, 20 and 21. Produced by Ron Parker and Chester Whitmore, a renowned choreographer, tap dancer, lindy hop instructor and dance historian, and performed by their Central Avenue Dance Ensemble, “The History of Black Dance in America” (HBDA) celebrates the historic and cultural contributions of African Americans in the United States with authentic renditions of such dances as ... Read More
Kenji Jones overcomes setback and loss to earn her master’s degree with honors
After more than 20 years of putting the needs of her family before her college aspirations, Kenji Jones has earned her Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy with honors from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), despite the sorrow of losing four close family members just prior to beginning graduate school in 2012. Jones, who graduated summa cum laude, experienced her first educational setback after graduating from high school in 1993. She had begun attending college and pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse, but a year into her studies her aunt gave birth to a baby boy whom she couldn't care for. “My grandmother asked me to help raise my baby cousin, so I ... Read More
Occupational Therapy faculty, student interns improve mobility for stroke survivors
After just four sessions working with Paul Penoliar, an occupational therapy specialist and clinical instructor at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), stroke survivor Tiufono Taliulu was able to return to Victoria Golf Course's driving range to continue his rehabilitation while working on his golf swing. Taliulu is just one of approximately 200 members at the Joseph B. Jr. and Mary Anne O'Neal Stroke Center, located in the Carson Center, who Penoliar and his student interns provide services for through CSUDH's Department of Occupational Therapy. Taliulu, a long-time regular at the golf course, felt “so good” near the end of the session there that he began teaching ... Read More
Students present research, nab award at psychology convention
Sharpening their presentation skills while taking advantage of networking opportunities with peers and professors at prospective graduate schools, 23 California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) psychology students had the opportunity to present their in-depth research at the Western Psychological Association Conference's 95th Annual Convention. The event was hosted April 30-May 3 by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The research presented by the students was derived from the examination of psychological issues and scenarios related to young people, the technology they use, and their health and relationships. Several CSUDH psychology students presented posters at the ... Read More
Class of 2015: a sampling of top graduates share goals, plans for the future
California State University, Dominguez Hills' graduating Class of 2015 has a lot to offer. This is just a sample of the close to 4,000 graduates who will become the next generation of scientists, researchers, artists, experts and leaders in the workforce. Cassandra Maddux, B.S., biochemistry, magna cum laude Scholarships, accolades and associations: Minority Biomedical Research Support program (MBRS-RISE); Phi Kappa Phi honors society; Undergraduate Toxicology Education Travel Award at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology; and took a second place prize during the 2015 CSUDH Student Research Day. Maddux has been offered fully funded five-year scholarships in several ... Read More
