Although the events of September 11, 2001, took place in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Penn., their repercussions were felt across the nation and around the world. This week, Dateline recognizes the 10th anniversary of this historic date with recollections and reflections from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, revealing a diversity of perspectives, beliefs, and hopes. Dateline: What was your initial reaction to the events of 9/11? Kaye Bragg, acting dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy: Great sadness for the souls lost and the suffering from this act. Niya Doncheva, Presidential Scholar, communications/public relations: I was only 10 ... Read More
Graduate Student Wins PICTURE Art Essay Contest
Humanities graduate student Jack C. Patterson has been named the winner of the first exhibition-related essay contest by the nonprofit PICTURE Art Foundation, which operates PICTURE Cultural Art on first floor of the new Library South wing. A graduate assistant and supplementary instructor for the College of Arts and Humanities, Patterson received $500 for “The Twilight of Renewal,” written in response to California artist Renzo's painting “Fallen Crow,” which was featured in the center's current exhibition, “On Being Human: Love, Faith, Shame, and Hope.” “We are delighted with Jack's submission,” says Mike Johnson, president, PICTURE Cultural Art. “It's thoughtful, literate, and ... Read More
CSU “Journey to Success” College Fair for Pacific Islander Families Held on the CSU Dominguez Hills Campus
Pacific Islander families got a taste of university life at CSU Dominguez Hills, while learning about the steps one takes to go to college. The “Journey to Success: Pacific Islander” college fair was held June 4 on the CSUDH campus and produced by the California State University's Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative. The event attracted hundreds of Tongan, Samoan, Marshallese and Hawaiian residents from Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County. Parents, students and elders in attendance were encouraged by State Sen. Ted Lieu and Assembly Members Warren Furutani and Mike Eng to make college a family goal. The elected officials shared stories about ... Read More
Pow Wow Held at CSU Dominguez Hills Celebrates Native American Culture
VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted the university's first pow wow since the 1970s on Saturday, April 30, attracting approximately 40 tribes from several states. The event served to highlight the university's commitment to Native American education. Less than one percent of CSU students are Native American -- the 23 CSU campuses and Chancellor's Office are working through the CSU Native American Initiative to address the historical lack of opportunities for Native Americans in higher education. Several hundred people attended the pow wow, which took place in the Sculpture Garden on campus and included Native American dances, music, arts and ... Read More
New Show at PICTURE Cultural Art Portrays the Global Human Condition
More than 200 people attended the May 5 opening that celebrated PICTURE Cultural Art's second exhibition, “On Being Human: Love, Faith, Shame, and Hope.” Guests included many of the local and international artists, who made themselves available to students and the campus community. The gallery and its environs were visited by members of the press, who gave the exhibition wide pre- and post-exhibition coverage in the Daily Breeze and in local Asian media. The exhibition was the result of a global call to art that resulted in 840 submissions from five continents. From these submissions the PICTURE Cultural Art Board chose 95 pieces that best represented the breadth and depth of Love, ... Read More
