California State University, Dominguez Hills strives to be a good steward to the environment, and on the occasion of Earth Day, below are just a few of the green projects currently implemented on campus to improve our carbon footprint and be more sustainable. Recycling In 2013 alone, the campus recycled nearly 200,000 pounds of paper, plastic, glass, cardboard and cans, approximately 34,000 pounds more than 2012. In addition, the university's recycle program now recycles green waste, construction and demolition debris, concrete and dirt, electronic waste, ink and toner cartridges, scrap metal and wood pallets. The main push of the recycling program on campus is in the collection of ... Read More
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CSU Dominguez Hills’ Commitment to Sustainability Planted on Earth Day 2014
The Eighth Annual Earth Day at California State University, Dominguez Hills on April 22 kicked off with food, fun and a commitment to develop and grow the university as a leader in environmental sustainability. Rod Hay, dean of College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences–who is also director of the university's Center for Urban Environmental Research (CUER)–read a letter from University President Dr. Willie J. Hagan, who wholeheartedly agreed to participate in eco-friendly efforts, including the Sustainability Circle and the Green Campus Commitment. These initiatives push the university to act as a living laboratory where 'green' practices can be learned through campus activities, ... Read More
Research Students Attend American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Conference
California State University, Dominguez Hills was well-represented at the 32nd Annual Southern California Undergraduate Research Conference in Chemistry and Biochemistry (SCURCCB), hosted by Concordia University in Irvine, on April 12. A conference of the Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society, SCURCCB gives undergraduate students in chemical sciences at universities in the southern California region an opportunity to not only present their own research, but sit in on posters and talks of their peers. Barbara Belmont, a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, required her research students to at this conference and later suggested it to other ... Read More
Groundsmen Turn Erosion Problem into Tiny Village on Campus
The winding walkway between the University Theatre and the Student Health Center has always been a lush, calming spot on campus, a place where people stop to enjoy the shade and tranquility. Now the path offers one more reason to stop. If you didn't know any better, you might think that a group of elves had discovered the spot too and decided to call it home. Tiny houses have popped up, as standalone dwellings, or tree houses, signified by colorful little doors in the trees, or as Hobbit-style houses embedded in rock. They even have planted a garden, and a 'Central Park' with a gazebo and chairs. As a matter of fact, the elves are actually the university's grounds crew, who has been ... Read More
Photos: Toro Night at LA Galaxy
California State University, Dominguez Hills business majors Rich Kemp and Scott Gillies were this year's LA Galaxy interns through the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. A major project of their internship is promotion of the LA Galaxy's Toro Night, which includes special ticket offers and promotions for students, faculty, staff and alumni. Here are a few official photos from the April 12 Toro Night game, including some images from attendees. (click photo once to advance the slideshow manually; hover over image for caption) ... Read More
