Ahead of the 20-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Professor of Criminal Justice Administration Gus Martin reflected on lessons learned from the War on Terror and the War in Afghanistan, and the ever-changing landscape of extremism at home and abroad. Martin has authored several books on terrorism, including Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues, originally published in 2003 and now in its seventh edition (2020), and Understanding Homeland Security, now in its third edition (2019). Are Americans safer now than we were 20 years ago? Are we better protected against terrorism? Leading up to 9/11, our biggest security threat was from international ... Read More
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CSUDH Teams Up with Rite Aid for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic
In partnership with Rite Aid, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is once again hosting pop-up vaccination clinics for CSUDH students, faculty, and staff, and members of the community. The campus and Rite Aid previously held pop-up clinics in May and June. The walk-in clinics will take place on two Thursdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.* in CSUDH’s Extended Education building. A team of Rite Aid health professionals will administer Pfizer vaccines (first or second doses) and single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines.** Appointments are encouraged but not required. To schedule an appointment, visit https://vaccination.as.me. Anyone who received ... Read More
CSUDH Expertise to be Featured at National Psychology Convention
Toros will be making significant contributions to this year's American Psychology Association (APA) annual convention, held from August 12-14 online. The CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham will be a keynote speaker. Heralded as "one of our most courageous voices," Parham will be presenting "Leading vs. Managing: Courageous Postures Amid Cultural Legacies," touching on higher education, leadership for people of color, and the challenges of cultural traditions that contrast management norms. CSUDH faculty and students will also be showcasing their expertise, via the convention's on-demand sessions. Symposium: Fake News: A Historical Analysis and a Snapshot of Attitudes and Behaviors in ... Read More
CSUDH President Parham Named to WASC Accrediting Commission
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President Thomas A. Parham has been selected to serve on the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). His three-year term on the board of commissioners began on July 1, 2021. “I am honored by the WSCUC’s vote of confidence and am delighted to serve,” said Parham. “I look forward to assisting my colleagues in their important work, maintaining the quality, integrity, and equity of colleges and universities throughout the nation and world.” The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting agency that works with a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions ... Read More
Sony Music Group Grant Supports New Male Success Alliance Programs
(Carson, Ca.) California State University, Dominguez Hills’ (CSUDH) Male Success Alliance (MSA) has received funding from the Sony Music Group to help support MSA members, and to develop new programs for male students of color at partner K-12 schools in South Los Angeles and the South Bay. With the Sony Music Group funding, 20 MSA members will receive a stipend through the MSA Scholarship Program, which requires scholars to actively participate and volunteer in its many programs and outreach efforts. The Sony donation will also allow the alliance to develop a semester-long introductory seminar focused on racial justice and equity, as well as college success and retention. “It is an ... Read More
