In celebration of Women's History Month in March, California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to be the site of the 2011 Connecting Women to Power Business Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, in the Loker Student Union. Presented by the California State Board of Equalization Office of Vice Chairman Jerome Horton (a CSU Dominguez Hills alumnus) in partnership with California Educational Solutions and the National Association of Women Business Owners, this women's conference will offer seminars, workshops, and discussions with leading women in the business industry on issues of importance to women business owners, or potential business ... Read More
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Jeremy Napial: President of Anime Club and Asian Pacific Student Association Works to Unite Students
When senior Jeremy Napial visited the Philippines for the first time in sixth grade, he was struck by the contrasts between large cities like Manila and his family's rural home of Iloilo. “It shaped me at a young age,” he recalls. “You can't hear anything except for the people and the church bells, and maybe the karaoke bar that's open at night, not letting you sleep. I met an aunt who was dying of stomach cancer and going blind from it. It was a very grounding experience.” Napial, who is majoring in negotiation, conflict resolution, and peace building, is currently gaining experience in several service opportunities at California State University, Dominguez Hills, including the ... Read More
William Huston (1927-2011): Urged Sale of Family’s Land for South Bay College
William “Bill” Huston, who served at the helm of the Watson Land Company for more than 40 years, died on March 9 at the age of 83. Widely recognized throughout California as a leader in economic and industrial development, Huston was responsible for convincing the Dominguez Estate Company to sell its land to the state of California for a new public college in the South Bay region of Los Angeles. The site became the campus of California State College, Dominguez Hills and finally, California State University, Dominguez Hills. “CSU Dominguez Hills would not exist were it not for Bill Huston,” says Judson Grenier, emeritus professor of history and author of “California Legacy: The Watson ... Read More
Thomas Landefeld: Preparing Students to Tackle Health Disparities in the South
Professor of biology Thomas Landefeld presented, “Careers in the Sciences for Minority Students: How to Make the Right Choice and Then How to Be a Competitive Applicant” to students at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University, Bennett College for Women, and Albany State University in Georgia last month. The students are members of National Institute of General Medical Sciences Minority Opportunities in Research (NIGMS MORE) programs. Landefeld notes that students in the South face similar health disparities in the medical field as the rest of the nation. However, these are more severe due to fewer educational opportunities and lower income levels. “Overall, the ... Read More
Sen. Ted Lieu Sworn Into Office at CSU Dominguez Hills
State Senator Ted Lieu was sworn into office on March 5 in the ballroom of the Loker Student Union (LSU) at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Sen. Lieu was elected on Feb. 15 in a special election following the death of Sen. Jenny Oropeza. He was officially sworn in on Feb. 18 in Sacramento. Lieu represents the 28th District, which is comprised of the cities of Carson, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Lennox and Marina Del Ray, and unincorporated communities of Los Angeles. Greg Saks, vice president of University Advancement, welcomed a full LSU audience on behalf of President Mildred García, stating the significance of hosting Sen. ... Read More