Representatives from the California State University Office of the Chancellor and Shell Energy North America were on the CSU Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) campus on February 10 for a formal signing ceremony of an electrical energy procurement contract between the CSU system and Shell Energy North America (SENA) for campuses eligible to procure electricity through the CSU Direct Access program. President Willie J. Hagan hosted the signing in his conference room. The CSU Direct Access program allows CSU campuses to purchase their own electricity through the open market. Currently, CSUDH is one of 10 CSU campuses participating in Direct Access: Bakersfield, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt, San ... Read More
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CSU Dominguez Hills Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2014-15
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is among the nation's top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2014-2015. With three faculty members awarded Fulbright grants this year, CSUDH made The Chronicle of Higher Education's “Top Producer” list among master's-granting institutions, based on information reported by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The university was one of only seven in the master's category and the only CSU campus represented. “Our presence on this list reflects the caliber of our faculty's scholarship and their commitment to advancing educational knowledge,” said CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan. “We are proud ... Read More
64th District Assemblymember Mike Gipson Sworn-In at CSUDH
A spirited crowd of constituents, state and civic leaders, church leaders and parishioners, and family and friends packed California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) University Theatre on Feb. 7 for the community swearing-in ceremony of Mike A. Gipson as asssemblymember of the California's 64th Assembly District. The 64th district includes Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willowbrook and Wilmington. Gipson spent a considerable portion of his remarks speaking about the City of Carson, where he currently lives with his wife, LeCresha, and two sons, and where he served as a city ... Read More
CSUDH Business Administration Students land LA Clippers Internships
Michael Reodica, a business administration major at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), didn't have to jump through hoops to land his new gig as an intern for the Los Angeles Clippers, but it wasn't exactly a slam dunk either. Working with Marcela Rojas, internship coordinator for the university's College of Business Administration and Public Policy, who worked with the Career Center to secure student access to the internships, Reodica crafted a professional cover letter to include with his resume to help get his “dream job” with the Clippers. “That letter made a big difference. I love the NBA and watched basketball a lot while growing up. I also play fantasy ... Read More
Toro Guardian Scholars program receives $40k from Pritzker Foster Care Initiative
California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) Toro Guardian Scholars (TGS) program has received a $40,000 grant from the Pritzker Foster Care Initiative to enhance its ability to connect former foster youth at the university to additional support services, new programs and increased guidance. Launched in September 2014, the TGS program provides mentoring, scholarships, resource and emergency funding, and wellness programs to help students who are former and current foster youth build the confidence and knowledge essential to earning a university degree and pursuing a professional career. “We are thrilled to support foster youth enrolled at CSU Dominguez Hills' Toro Guardian ... Read More