Four California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) students have been awarded highly competitive California MFT stipends, which provide financial support for their continuing educational pursuits as well as one-year paid employment and training. Funded by California's Mental Health Services Act and administered by the MFT Consortium of California and Greater Los Angeles, the program awards 118 stipends statewide, and only 70 in Los Angeles County. CSUDH MFT students Daniel Lopez, Natashia Leonard, Jasmine Henry-Ala, and Gabriela Rubio will each receive a stipend of $18,500 and full-time positions at mental health agencies operated or contracted by ... Read More
1st African-American Female LAPD Captain Continues to Serve Community
There is no denying that African-Americans have had a complex relationship with the Los Angeles Police Department throughout its 149-year existence. Retired captain Ann Young knows that history, which is why the LAPD pioneer now serves and connects with others after succeeding in the black and blue. Today, she connects with "future police" by teaching criminal justice at Cal State Dominguez Hills and two other colleges. In April 2000, the New York native became the first African-American female captain of the LAPD. She said her career choice was inspired by her positive experiences with Brooklyn cops when she was a child. "Foot beat officers in New York were so warm. They knew ... Read More
Junot Díaz Guest Lectures at CSUDH; Discusses Student Activism, Arts, African Diaspora
With his assertive and authentic style, Junot Díaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” addressed a nearly packed University Theatre on Feb.1 as the guest lecturer for the 2018 Patricia Eliet Memorial Lecture. Díaz's stream of topics invigorated the audience. He shared some personal history to exhibit the power of student activism, defined the prevalence of leadership among student artists in the past, and imparted his thoughts about what he called his “continual engagement in dialogue” related to the African Diaspora. The lecture coincided with “¡Adelante! Latinx Activism in California,” a spring 2018 campus-wide series of events ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: January 2018
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. College of Arts and Humanities Ellie Zenhari, assistant professor of design, had her image “Toxic House” selected to be featured in the LensCulture Exposure Awards 2018 Competition Gallery. Lens Culture is a prestigious international photography magazine. A. Marco Turk, professor emeritus of the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peace Building program, and an attorney and columnist for the Daily Journal, penned the column “The ... Read More
Beverly Palmer’s New Book Offers ‘Love Demystified’ for Would-Be Valentines
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. For the very young, it's a curious yet cheerful day when often illegible sentiments scribbled on adoring cards, accompanied by pastel-colored candy hearts, pile by the dozens on their school desks. As adults, love becomes much more challenging, and often as hard to decipher as a note from a 2nd grader. Many turn to the web for advice, only to become more frustrated, according to psychologist Beverly Palmer, emeritus professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She noticed that much of the information about love and relationships on the Internet is misleading opinions, so she decided to write “Love Demystified: ... Read More
