For the better part of a three-day stretch in January, several members of the faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills participated in the university's Scholars Writing Institute (SWI), forming a study hall of sorts to put procrastination at bay and remove distractions in order to advance the progress of draft manuscripts, conference abstracts, grant proposals, or other scholarly writing projects. “The institute provides a collection of support services–whether it's the group itself or individual expertise offered–that faculty need in order to be productive in their research and scholarly activities,” said Kaye Bragg, acting associate vice president for Academic ... Read More
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International Student Wins Honorable Mention at Harvard National Model UN
Three years ago when Arnaud Lukombo came to California State University, Dominguez Hills as a student of the university's American Language and Culture Program, his command of English was limited. Now an undergraduate in the political science department, the Frenchman is winning awards due in large part to his ability to speak and write well in English. Lukombo was recognized with an Honorable Mention award at the Harvard National Model United Nations–held in Boston Feb. 14-17–for his contribution as a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation delegation representing Palestine on talks concerning the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. “I was quite shocked that my name was ... Read More
Africana Studies Faculty Promote Published Work at Book Signing
Published authors from the Department of Africana Studies faculty hosted a book-signing event on Feb. 19 in Loker Student Union, as part of the celebration of Black History Month at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Rudy Vanterpool, emeritus professor of philosophy and Africana studies, presented two books, "Speak My Soul: Poems on Migrations and Returns of a Native Son" (AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana, 2011) and "In Job's Sandals" (Vantage Press, Inc., New York, 2010), a philosophical exploration of biblical stories. “I've always been interested in religion as an aspect of my philosophy. I am doing some writing on books of the Bible that are poetic by design,” ... Read More
Michelle Padilla Wholeheartedly Believes in Disease Awareness
“Gooood afternoon… This is K-D-H-R coming live from Cal State Dominguez. This is Michelle Padilla. …Happy Valentine's Day everybody. It's also go red for women American Heart Association Month …and we're winding down Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week…” Michelle Padilla, a junior at California State University, Dominguez Hills, really puts her heart into raising awareness of heart disease. And she takes to the airwaves to do it. She's one of two-dozen student volunteer on-air hosts at the on-campus radio station KDHR, which is funded by the Associated Students, Inc. “I want to help those that want to get help and want to get better,” she said of why she hosts the talk and music ... Read More
Digital Media Arts Students Produce City of L.A. Recreation & Parks Department PSA
Two California State University, Dominguez Hills digital media arts (DMA) students landed a gig that highlights their talent in a big way. The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) commissioned recent alumna Danayia Stedham (Class of '12, B.A., digital media arts, television arts option) and Kimberly Esslinger, a senior majoring in DMA with a television arts option, to produce a 30-second public service announcement (PSA), "Experience a Healthy Lifestyle," which has since aired on the City of L.A.'s Channel 35 with a reach of 1.3 million households in the City of Los Angeles, and debuted on the giant video screen at the Staple Center during halftime at the Clippers ... Read More
