ASI President Edgar Mejia-Alezano selecting a winning name for the Toro Tuesday Grand Finale. For more than twenty years, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) has hosted Toro Tuesday—a weekly tradition in which students, faculty, and staff proudly don their CSUDH gear. For students, Toro Tuesday is not only a chance to show school spirit, but also to participate in campus activities, make new connections, and win sizable scholarships. In fact, during the semiannual Toro Tuesday Grand Finale on December 5, ASI awarded scholarships totaling $19,375 to 17 students selected in the participant opportunity drawing. For student Selena Cortez, who won a $3,000 scholarship, the moment was ... Read More
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CSUDH Presents “& Still We Bloom,” an Exhibition by Contemporary Visual Artist Cristina Martinez
“& Still We Bloom” is a celebration of resilience, inviting everyone to take joy from the many seasons of life. What: “& Still We Bloom,” an exhibition of work by contemporary visual artist Cristina MartinezWhen: December 11, 2023 – May 17, 2024, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and by appointment Tuesday-Thursday 5-7 p.m.Where: CSUDH University Library Multicultural Art Gallery, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson. View campus map and directions here [PDF].Contact: University Library, (310) 243-3700 The Office of the President, in conjunction ... Read More
Daily Breeze: Carson to Launch ‘Eat, Shop, Local’ Initiative to Support Local Businesses
Source: Daily Breeze Carson is gearing up for a new program aimed at revitalizing the local economy by providing an opportunity for small businesses to directly engage with the community. The weeklong “Eat, Shop, Local” program is scheduled for May and will see local enterprises showcasing their offerings and interacting directly with the community through a curated series of events and promotions, city staffers said recently. “This is the first time that we are going to do something like this for our small business community,” said LaToya Butler, Carson’s innovation and business liaison, “and hopefully it’s going to start a positive relationship with our small ... Read More
Faculty Highlights: November 2023
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email lmckibbin@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities College of Education Associate Professor of School Leadership Yesenia Fernández and Associate Professor of Liberal Studies Jen Stacy launched In Dialogue/En Diálogo, an education journal hosted on the Open Journal Systems platform sponsored through the CSU Chancellor’s Office and supported by campus librarians. The purpose of the ... Read More
Karen Bass Comes “Home” to CSUDH
“Do you want to make a point, or do you want to make a difference?” asked CSUDH alumna and Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass to a room full of students, faculty, staff, and community members. On Nov. 15, Bass was the featured speaker for the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series, where she delved into her vision of civic engagement and leadership, guiding principles, and hopes for the future. CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham established the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series to welcome prominent public figures to campus and discuss society’s most pressing issues. Bass’s invitation was doubly significant: she is the first alum to take part in the program, and the visit marked her ... Read More
