High-speed aerial photography is not something that CSUDH alumnus Jim Ross ever saw himself getting into. “Aerial photography was right in line with exotic dancing as jobs I never thought I would have in my lifetime,” he laughs. But despite some hiccups (so to speak) regarding motion sickness, Ross has now been shooting spectacular pictures of aircraft and other NASA projects for almost 35 years. He currently serves as the photo lead at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Calif. His work was recognized in April 2024, when his picture of research pilot Nils Larson making aerobatic maneuvers was named NASA Photo of the Year. Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, Ross ... Read More
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FOX 11: CSUDH Associate Dean Hamoud Salhi on the Death of Iran’s President
Source: FOX 11 (Video) CSUDH Professor of Political Science, Associate Dean of International Education and Senior International Officer Hamoud Salhi was interviewed by FOX 11 about Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Salhi discussed the reactions of Iranians, the potential for conspiracy theories, and how politics and power function within Iran. ... Read More
Unveiling Untold Stories: Professor’s New Book Explores Chicana Liberation and Mexican American Women’s Activism in L.A.
Growing up in East Los Angeles in the 1970s, Marisela Chávez had a front-row seat to the grassroots activism of the Chicano movement. Her parents, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico as children, brought Chávez with them to meetings, marches, and political organizing events. “The organization was like an extended family,” says Chávez, now a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at CSUDH. “I was little at the time, but seeds were planted in me. I saw very strong women who were speaking publicly and being active leaders.” Chicana Liberation: Women and Mexican American Politics in Los Angeles, 1945-1981 (University of Illinois Press, April 2024), is Chávez’ new book, and the ... Read More
CSUDH Partners with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Career Development Program
CSUDH students seeking careers in public service will now have more opportunities for professional development and skill-building thanks to the Pathways to Public Service Program (PTPS), an initiative from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. PTPS is designed to equip students of minority-serving institutions with the knowledge and skills needed to launch careers in public service through internships and entry-level positions in health and social services. The program also features virtual career fairs and professional development workshops, educates students on the federal hiring process, and provides students ... Read More
First Annual Toro Giving Day Brings in Record Number of New Donors
CSUDH’s first Toro Giving Day was a huge success, far exceeding the target number of donations and raising thousands of dollars to support key programs across campus. The event, held March 20, was a one-day fundraising blitz, intended to give the Toro community an opportunity to channel their support for CSUDH in a singular fashion, by banding together and donating all at once. The initial goal for the day was 300 individual donors, which would unlock a $20,000 challenge donation from the board of directors of the CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation. That target was surpassed long before the day was up, with a final tally of 476 donors committing $80,102 to programs and initiatives at ... Read More
