In a famous quote it is said that in life “10 percent is what happens to you, and 90 percent is how you respond to it.” When it comes to California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Chardae Jenkins (Class of '13, B.A., communications) who follows this belief, one gets the impression that in terms of living a rich and rewarding life–no matter how it's broken down–she has always been all in. “I have shiny ball syndrome. When I'm not busy I'm going to get into something. I'm like, 'I want this opportunity, I want that one,' but now that I have a steady job, I have something I love doing very much to focus on,” said the 24-year-old who grew up in San Diego and ... Read More
CSUDH Campus News Center Archive
First Freshman Convocation Welcomes Students, Builds Toro Pride
Addressing the importance of getting involved on campus and strategically navigating their academic careers, CSU Dominguez Hills' deans, administrators, alumni and special guests joined President Willie J. Hagan during the university's first Freshman Convocation on Sept. 5 to officially welcome the Freshman Class of 2014. Approximately 1,000 of the university's first-year freshmen filled the bleachers of the StubHub Center Tennis Stadium, the same location where with time, dedication and support from the university they will cross the stage to accept their diplomas. To give a flavor of commencement day, the platform party marched to the stage in full academic regalia while Pomp and ... Read More
Introducing: New Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty 2014
California State University, Dominguez Hills welcomed 18 faculty members appointed to full-time tenure/tenure-track positions for fall 2014. While some are familiar faces, having previously taught part-time on campus, the majority are new. Join Dateline Dominguez in congratulating them on their new appointments and welcoming them to the Toro Family! College of Arts and Humanities Brant Burkey, Assistant Professor, Communications Academic Background: Ph.D., media studies, University of Oregon M.S., communication studies, University of Oregon B.A., communication studies, Sonoma State University Academic Focus: New media, online cultural production, networked social ... Read More
CSUDH Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
California State University, Dominguez Hills President, Associated Students Inc., President Chris Fernandez, and ASI Board of Directors Lily Yang, Jessica Rodriguez and Oliver Baquiax were called out by former ASI President Gavin Centeno to take the Ice Bucket Challenge. In honor of all the families that are affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as ALS), especially those who are part of the CSUDH family, they accepted the challenge and made a donation to the ALS Association. In the video, president Hagan challenged Leroy Morishita, president of CSU East Bay, who as it turned out took the challenge the day before. Click on image below to view ... Read More
University Cuts Ribbon on New Toro Student Computer Lab
Surrounded by ample new computers, work stations and “comfy chairs,” CSU Dominguez Hills President Willie J. Hagan, Provost Ellen Junn, Vice President for Information Technology Chris Manriquez, and others were on hand Sept. 2 for the ribbon cutting ceremony that officially opened the new Toro Student Computer Lab in the University Library. “The Division of Information Technology (IT) is pleased to open the new virtualized Toro Student Computing Lab,” said Manriquez during the ribbon cutting ceremony. “This collaborative effort of the University Library, IT, Academic Affairs, and Physical Plant is the latest technology service for students that both supports and enhances their ... Read More