As the director of TRIO Student Support Services at CSUDH, Elizabeth Hernandez gets to spend her days helping students and giving back to those who reflect her own educational journey. “These are students like me—first-generation college students,” says Hernandez. “What I enjoy most about my job is assisting those students, helping them overcome barriers, and witnessing them achieve their goals!” Hernandez is a native of Wilmington, Calif., where she grew up with her parents and four siblings. An American of Mexican descent, she was the first of her family to attend and graduate from college, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice management from CSUDH in 2012, and a master’s ... Read More
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CSUDH Presents “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”
What: “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by Kristoffer DiazWhen: October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.Tickets: Tickets are $15 per performance. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre/tickets.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by Kristoffer Diaz, directed by Theatre faculty Stefani Baez. Performances are on the University Theatre stage, and the show will run October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m. Kristoffer Diaz’ Pulitzer Prize Finalist play "The Elaborate ... Read More
Immigrant Justice Center Celebrates ‘Reopening’
The Toro Dreamers Success Center has provided critical resources for CSUDH’s undocumented community since 2017. Going forward, that support will continue under a new name that better aligns with its core mission and values—the Immigrant Justice Center (IJC). A formal ribbon-cutting event was held at the center’s office on the first floor of Loker Student Union and upstairs in the Palm Courtyard. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff celebrated the reopening with food, music, cultural experiences, and an open house that highlighted key services available to CSUDH’s undocumented community. The center offers undocumented students a range of services and amenities, from academic and ... Read More
CSUDH Alumna Fills Vanna White’s Shoes on Wheel of Fortune
When co-host Vanna White tested positive for COVID-19 before Wheel of Fortune shot their “Teachers Week” episodes in July, the hit game show called on a CSUDH alumna to fill in—2023 California Teacher of the Year Bridgette Donald-Blue. “I’m not sure how I was selected, but I was very excited to receive the call,” says Donald-Blue, who currently serves as a K-3 Math Intervention Teacher at Coliseum Street Elementary in downtown L.A. “I am very honored to have had this incredible opportunity and am extremely grateful.” Viewers of the Monday, Oct. 2 episode were surprised to see long-time host Pat Sajak walk out by himself, rather than accompanied by White. He ... Read More
L.A. Sentinel: Partnership Launched to Put More Compton Trainees into Medical Professions
Source: L.A. Sentinel Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) joined partners at California State University, Dominguez Hills – including the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Compton College, Compton Unified School District, CSUDH, Kedren Health, and St. Johns Community Health – to officially sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Compton Community Health Professions Partnership (CCHPP). The CCHPP commits resources from stakeholders across the community towards a vertical integration along the health professions pipeline. Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) joined partners at California State University, Dominguez Hills – including the Charles R. Drew ... Read More
