Danny Bakewell Sr., founder and chairman of The Bakewell Company, one of the largest African American commercial real estate development groups in the western United States, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) during its 2017 commencement. CSUDH will hold two college-based commencement ceremonies for its 4,500 graduating seniors on Friday, May 19. Bakewell will be awarded the honorary degree at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, and the College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing, where he will also provide the keynote address. Deborah Flint, CEO for Los Angeles ... Read More
We Shall Overcome: Mother Daughter Return from Tragedy to Graduate Together
Cynthia Perry and her daughter, Keisha Keller began attending California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) together as business administration majors in the fall of 2014. As they progressed in their studies, the strength of their relationship and “friendship” always helped them support each other to achieve their academic goals, and on May 16, 2016, when the close-knit mother and daughter faced unthinkable tragedy, their bond is what helped them stay strong, sustaining them in the face of deep sorrow. Keller had gone to bed the night before, anticipating taking her last final exam the next day. She was excited about the prospect of donning a cap and gown later that week during ... Read More
2017 Presidential Scholars Benefit
Each year, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Willie J. Hagan hosts the Presidential Scholars Benefit, an elegant gathering of scholars and their families, university officials, college deans, and supporters that celebrates the academic achievements of those awarded the university's most prestigious distinction, that of Presidential Scholar. Hosted on campus in the StubHub Center's Stadium Club, the benefit also provides university partners and sponsors the opportunity to meet the Presidential Scholars, hear them speak, and learn about the goals and aspirations of these accomplished student leaders and ambassadors of Cal State Dominguez Hills. Corporate ... Read More
Faculty Highlights, April 2017
CSUDH faculty conduct groundbreaking research, publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise, and participate in conferences around the world. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. College of Arts and Humanities Gilah Yelin Hirsch, professor of art, is participating in the First International Painters' Symposium in Oaxaca, Mexico, April 14 - 30. Sponsored and supported by the art and culture branch of Mezcal d'oro, 20 artists toured archeological and anthropological sites, as well as artisanal villages during the first week of the symposium. The second they were provided studios to produce art based on their experiences. ... Read More
STEM in Action Conference Provides Inner-City Youth Knowledge and Fun
California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 3rd Annual “STEM in Action: A Kids Conference” on April 28 will provide close to 1,000 inner-city students the opportunity to participate in interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities that will help inspire them to become lifelong learners. 'STEM in Action' will take place Friday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the North Lawn. Designed around this year's theme, “Step into the World of STEM Careers,” the conference provides a festive and inviting environment for underserved students from the region with fun and imaginative learning opportunities. Students will be challenged and engaged in such ... Read More
