Can you name any nation that has sealed its bond with another nation by successfully sharing ideals, especially freedom, liberty, democracy and prosperity? Such was a question that the Honorable Yeon-sung Shin, consul general of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles, posed to an audience of more than 100 students, faculty, and staff on Feb. 8 in Loker Student Union. Answering the rhetorical question, Shin shared an overview of the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Republic of Korea (South Korea), beginning with the Korean War more than six decades ago. Using a term Shin said he borrowed from President Barack Obama, he discussed the “Natural Partnership,” examining the ... Read More
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Olympic Hopeful Carmelita Jeter Returns to Her Alma Mater
A bit of perspective has helped Carmelita Jeter (Class of '06, B.A. physical education) find her way to the front of the pack again. Returning to her alma mater to address a standing-room-only audience as the speaker of the Alumni Spotlight series on Thursday, Feb. 9, Jeter, who in June will participate in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints with her eye on competing in the London Summer Olympics this August, discussed how her successes and failures while at CSU Dominguez Hills, and later as a professional athlete, have taught her that it's not always how fast you run that wins races. Introducing Jeter at the Alumni Spotlight was her former mentor, CSU ... Read More
Stephen A. Book (1941-2012): Mathematician, Researcher Had Impact on Student Success and Aerospace Industry
Emeritus professor of mathematics Stephen A. Book died at his home in Seal Beach, Calif. on January 10. An expert on probability and statistics, he served as a faculty member at California State University, Dominguez Hills from 1970 to 2001. "[Steve] volunteered his garage for my wife and me to use for storage during our 1972 move from Seattle to Los Angeles," says Miles, recalling how the friendship began almost immediately upon his arrival to California to take a teaching position at the university. "Soon after our arrival, we were dinner guests in his home. We mourn Steve's passing and are grateful to have the Book family as friends for what is now almost 40 years." A native ... Read More
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Grows Diverse Faculty for the CSU
Jose Prado, Susan Nakaoka and Janice Filer all have something in common, and it's not that they all work on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. Prado, Nakaoka and Filer are just a few of the educators at CSU Dominguez Hills who have taken advantage of the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CSU CDIP), which encourages university lecturers and graduate students to pursue their doctorate degrees in order to better teach a diverse student population. CSU Dominguez Hills is currently accepting applications to the CSU CDIP for the 2012-2013 academic year. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15. Established in 1987, the CSU CDIP is the largest ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Names New Provost
After an extensive nationwide search, California State University, Dominguez Hills President Mildred García has announced the selection of Ramon Torrecilha as the university's provost and vice president for academic affairs. He will begin the position on February 20. “I am pleased that Dr. Torrecilha will be joining the CSU Dominguez Hills community as its provost and vice president for academic affairs,” said García. “Dr. Torrecilha brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record of working collaboratively across divisions and in the external community to develop innovative programs that benefit students. He is a respected professional in the field of higher education, ... Read More