The brightly colored, geometrically patterned cloth called kente–made by the Asante (uh SAHN tee) people of Ghana and the Ewe (AY vay) people of Ghana and Togo–is the best known of all African textiles. In African American communities across the nation, kente is much more than mere cloth: it is a symbol of African pride and a powerful cultural icon. “Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity,” an exhibition at the California State University, Dominguez Hills University Art Gallery from September 7 to October 18, explores the art of making kente, its symbolism in the cultures of Africa, and its expression of identity in African American communities. Also on display ... Read More
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$1 Million Gift from Annenberg Foundation Will Fund First Endowed Professorship
California State University, Dominguez Hills President Mildred García announced today a $1 million gift from the Annenberg Foundation to establish the university's first endowed professorship. The Wallis Annenberg Endowed Professorship for Innovation in STEM Education position will lead the university's many programs focused on growing the number of teachers in the fields, and oversee the creation of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE), which will serve as an incubator for new STEM initiatives in the region. “One of the goals in our Strategic Plan 2010-2015 is to help more under-represented students acquire the skills and knowledge in the highly in-demand areas of ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills President Opens 2011-12 Academic Year with Convocation
California State University, Dominguez Hills President Mildred García opens the 2011-2012 academic year - her fifth as president - on Monday, August 22, with the annual Fall Convocation, a tradition among universities in which the president welcomes faculty back to campus and highlights the previous year's accomplishments and plans for the coming year. Classes start at CSU Dominguez Hills on August 27. The event will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the University Theatre and will be broadcast live on the university's distance learning web site, http://dhtv.csudh.edu. Then at 3 p.m. during the Fall Convocation reception in the Loker Student Union ballroom, Carson-based ... Read More
Vanpool Saves University Employees Gas, Money, Nerves
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills who live in the Inland Empire aren't worried about the rising costs of gas, wear and tear on their vehicles, or the stress of a long commute to work. Since January, eight residents of cities as far from campus as Moreno Valley, Chino Hills, and Beaumont have been sharing the ride with the university's Employee Vanpooling Program. “CSU Dominguez Hills employees can spend hundreds of dollars on gas each month traveling to and from work,” says Cynthia Jones-Hunter, employee transportation specialist, Transportation Services. “By participating in the Employee Vanpooling Program, employees can save significant money on gas, reduce wear ... Read More
David Reed: Business Alum’s Efforts Recognized by US Dept. of Commerce
David Reed (Class of '94, B.S., international business), director of international sales for Amarr Garage Doors, traveled to Washington D.C. in May to accept the United States Department of Commerce Presidential E-Award being presented to Amarr for its growing export sales, which is seen as having a positive impact on jobs creation in the U.S. Reed develops and manages all tactical and strategic plans related to international operations for the company, which is based in Winston-Salem, N.C. “As a nation, we all have a lot of hard work ahead of us before we can claim victory in setting the US economy in right direction,” says Reed, who lives with his family in Houston, Tex. “It gives ... Read More
