Source: Palos Verdes Magazine With over 1,600 alumni residing in Palos Verdes today, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) continues to leave a lasting impact on the community—one that began right here on the Peninsula. Few people realize that this thriving institution of higher learning was originally envisioned as California State College, Palos Verdes, with its roots firmly planted in the rolling hills of the Peninsula. That same year, the institution formally adopted the name California State College at Palos Verdes. With just 40 students, 11 faculty members, and a handful of administrators, it was a modest beginning. However, the course of the college’s future ... Read More
CSUDH Campus News Center Archive
California Launches Black-Serving Institutions Program to Promote Equity in Higher Education
On Friday, February 7, California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted a landmark event celebrating the launch of the state's new Black-Serving Institutions (BSI) designation program. The initiative, established by SB 1348, aims to recognize and support colleges and universities that excel in providing academic opportunities and support for Black students. The event, held at CSUDH's Innovation and Instruction Building, brought together state leaders, educators, and students to discuss the program's potential impact on racial justice and academic success in California's higher education system. Speakers included Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson ... Read More
University Art Gallery Presents “White Flags,” an Installation by Finishing School
The University Art Gallery at CSUDH proudly presents White Flags, an installation by the artist collective Finishing School exploring the psychological challenges we face in the current climate. The exhibition will be on view through April 19, 2025. The public is invited to a closing reception for White Flags on Saturday, April 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. In a time of growing uncertainty and socio-political tension, White Flags invokes the psychological challenges we face. The installation presents white flags with text cited from military tactical manuals, originally intended to guide soldiers in survival, evasion, resistance, and escape. These tactics, now removed from their ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Kenneth Walker Dance Project”
What: Kenneth Walker Dance Project, by Artistic Director Kenneth WalkerWhen: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.Where: University TheatreTickets: Free to students, faculty, and staff with IDContact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email at PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The CSUDH Department of Theatre and Dance presents Kenneth Walker Dance Project by Artistic Director Kenneth Walker. The performance will be in the University Theatre on Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. This ballet festival for Los Angeles is co-produced by the CSUDH Department of Theater and Dance. It is featuring choreography by: Emma Andres, Jose ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Day of Absence”
What: Day of Absence by Douglas Turner WardWhen: Feb. 26-28, March 1, and March 5-8 at 7:00 p.m., and Feb. 28 and March 7 at 1:00 p.m.Where: Edison TheatreTickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The CSUDH Department of Theatre and Dance presents Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward, directed by Theatre faculty Jozben Barrett. Performances are in the Edison Theatre; the show will run Feb. 26th-28th, March 1, and March and 5-8 at 7:00 p.m, and ... Read More
