For thousands of Toros, the end of the spring 2013 semester marked the completion of their degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. Many will now enter the workforce for the first time, or seek to change their careers thanks to their newly minted degrees. For still others, the academic road continues. Below is a listing of students who have been accepted into post graduate programs throughout the state, country, and world. The list reflects their choice at time of publication. In some cases, when a decision had not been made yet, we posted where they have been accepted We wish them and the entire Class of 2013 the best in their future endeavors. College of Arts and ... Read More
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Alumni Among List of 2013 Commencement Speakers
California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2013 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at The Home Depot Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. “It is an honor to welcome such accomplished individuals as our 2013 commencement keynote speaker, all of whom are leaders in their fields,” said Interim President Willie J. Hagan. “It is especially gratifying to welcome two of our own prestigious alumni as keynote speakers this year, both of whom personify the promise and possibility before our graduates and exemplify the value of a CSU Dominguez Hills education and their ... Read More
Salvadorian Educators Study at CSU Dominguez Hills through USAID SEED program
Some have lost parents and even entire families to a civil war that lasted 12 years, yet others narrowly escaped getting caught up in the endemic gang life in El Salvador before finding their professional calling, and they have put the details down on paper. Deep in concentration, some fighting back tears, 17 middle school teachers and administrators from the Central American country read each other's autobiographical essays that were published in personalized books they can take with them when they complete their six months of study at California State University, Dominguez Hills. “Some were raised by grandparents when their parents were killed in the revolution in El Salvador. ... Read More
Students and University Supporters Honored at President’s Scholarship Reception
The 2012-13 California State University, Dominguez Hills Presidential Scholars were introduced to local corporate and community leaders who support the university's most prestigious scholarship and were among about 200 guests, including beaming family members, university faculty, staff, and students, during the annual President's Scholarship Reception held on April 25 on the fifth floor of the University Library South Wing. “The stellar leadership and academic success of our Presidential Scholars raises the bar for everyone at Cal State Dominguez Hills. From the classmates who work with them to our faculty who mentor them, who teach them, who engage in civic programs with them, and do ... Read More
Student Highlights: April 2013
Recognizing the honors and activities that our students accomplish outside the classroom. College of Arts and Humanities Dance majors Nathan Ortiz and Brianna Colon received a positive review for their choreography and performances during the “Informal Concert” sessions at the American College Dance Festival Association Baja Regional Conference held at El Camino College in April. Ortiz presented his original piece “To be continued…” and Colon presented her duet “Chasing Clouds.” Senior physics major Ruben Medina's performance of “Solo for Shoes,” a dance choreographed specifically for him by CSU Long Beach dance instructor Summer Brown, was chosen for the conference's Baja ... Read More
