Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. We feature those accomplishments and more in this section. To share faculty news, email ucpa@csudh.edu. College of Arts and Humanities Alice Nicholas, lecturer of Africana Studies, published the book “Reflections of an Africologist: 10 Million Stories," (volume 9) in August. Nicholas has written numerous books from the "10 Million Stories" series, a collection she created in 1999. In August, Salim Faraji, professor of Africana Studies, presented ... Read More
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Helen Oesterheld: 2017 Faculty Award winner for ‘Excellence in Service’
A Q&A with Helen Oesterheld. associated professor of English, 2017 Faculty Award winner for “Excellence in Service.” The Excellence in Service Award recognizes the role faculty play in the governance and development of California State University, Dominguez Hills, but also the contributions they make to their fields of expertise. In her 13 years at CSU Dominguez Hills Helen Oesterheld has been active on both fronts. In addition to her teaching load within the Department of English and the External Humanities (HUX) online master's degree program, Oesterheld has served the university in a number of capacities, from department chair to Academic Senate member; faculty adviser to the ... Read More
Alumnus Steffan Tubbs has a nose for news and ‘voice’ for U.S. soldiers, farmers
Armed with only a small recorder as an embedded reporter with a U.S. Army convoy in Taji, Iraq in 2006, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus and reporter Steffan Tubbs felt even more vulnerable when his Humvee approached a bridge. The convoy, which was transporting Tubbs and soldiers from the Army's 4th Infantry Division, drove over the bridge without incident; however, it was later discovered that the structure had been wired with an improvised explosive device (IED) when they crossed. “All you can do is wonder, 'Why didn't we hit that?'” said Tubbs (2009, M.A., humanities). Two weeks later, while back home in Colorado, Tubbs' memory of that convoy ... Read More
Student Research Day caps off decade of consistent growth, student achievement
With consistent growth during an entire decade of outstanding student research, faculty mentorship, and well-deserved accolades, the 10th Annual Student Research Day (SRD) at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) highlighted an event poised for expansion for years to come. This year 352 students shared their research throughout the top floor of the Loker Student Union and in the University Library in the form of 237 presentations and posters, making it the largest SRD to date. Students from a wide array of disciplines were awarded prizes for their research and presentations, and 10 winners were selected to represent the university during the system-wide CSU Student ... 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