Yesenia Cardenas, a freshman at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) who plans to be fully entrenched in the study of criminal justice in a couple years, is already gaining the experience and exposure to the rigors of upper-division curricula in the university's new First-Year Seminar program. Launched in fall 2015, the program is a “re-imagining of the university 101 course” for students to experience discipline-specific lecture that encourages debate and student engagement during class and activities. Taught by full-time faculty with doctorate degrees who are active in their fields, the program provides freshmen a learning experience similar to upper-division study in ... Read More
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Music major Surenna Saffari Performs in NYC stage reading of ‘Paloma’
While on a New York City subway on his way to playing guitar in a stage reading of the play “Paloma” on Oct. 6, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) student Surenna Saffari was a bit taken aback when he heard a 23-year-old woman tell a friend “I just want to go somewhere and listen to some cool jazz music on my birthday.” “I haven't met any other 23-year-old who would say that. It's so rare for someone our age to listen to that kind of music,” said Saffari, a 25-year-old music performance major at CSUDH. “Jazz is the true beauty of American music. There are so many gorgeous melodies and songs that came out of the jazz generation and era. They're really missing ... Read More
Study Abroad Fair showcases international study opportunities
“I had a trip of a lifetime, there is really no other way to put it,” said Jason Loyola, a senior business marketing major, regarding his recent study abroad experience in Santiago Chile. Loyola was among three students at the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Study Abroad Fair sharing their stories in hopes of encourage their peers to embark on a cultural exchange. This year's fair –the largest in the university's history–boasted 19 organizations and several hundred destinations, including international programs such as University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), the CSU International Program, the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (JET), and even a student travel ... Read More
Alumnus Charles Snyder teaches in Spain in cultural immersion program
Charles Snyder, a two-time California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus, is hoping to enjoy the “fiestas and everything Spain has to offer” during his nine months in the European country as a teacher in the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program. Snyder ('09, B.A., theatre arts; '11, M.A., negotiation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding) arrived in the town of Torre Pacheco in Murcia, Spain, in late September to teach English to 6- to 11-year old children. As a writer and poet who recently was a summer fellow at the VONA Voices writing workshop for writers of color, he also hopes to teach poetry and other types of writing in the cultural immersion ... Read More
2015 Staff Awards recognize outstanding achievement and years of service
For unequivocal dedication to student success, tireless work ethic, and exceptional artistic talent that is helping create a new look and feel for the university, three California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) staff members have been honored with 2015 Staff Awards for Excellence. The Staff Awards ceremony, which took place in the Loker Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 15, also recognized the years of service of 93 staff members. Each year the event provides a way for the university to highlight the vital role staff plays in CSUDH's success in carrying out its mission for the benefit of the entire campus, and the diverse communities the university serves. “This event and Staff ... Read More