Story compliled from the orginial piece written by Donna Cruz, Office of the Provost, Division of Acacemic Affairs. Photographs by Donna Cruz. When the California State University (CSU) system offered California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) the opportunity to be the test campus for the Affordable Learning Solutions (ALS) program in 2009, University Library staff ran with it, as did the faculty. Today, they lead the way for faculty throughout the 23-campus CSU system in providing more affordable, quality educational content for their students through free and low-cost e-books, and other learning materials. “The aim here at CSUDH was to get as many free textbooks as ... Read More
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Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute officially named
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) officially named the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute on Nov. 12 and unveiled a sculpture of the legendary congressman as his friends, family and political colleagues gathered to pay tribute the "Godfather of African American politics.” The reception took place on the 5th floor of CSUDH's University Library, where the sculpture has been placed. Official public papers from the Dymally era will also periodically be on display there due to an inter-university agreement between CSUDH and CSU Los Angeles, where the papers are currently housed. The “rotating traveling exhibit” was coordinated by Brenda ... Read More
Fall Alumni Reception reaches out to Toros in the O.C.
To reconnect with alumni who live in Orange County, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) hosted its Fall Alumni Reception on Nov. 4 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Joining CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan and university staff members, approximately 50 alumni reminisced about college, enjoyed good food and drink, and toured the museum during a docent-guided tour of three exhibits: “The Red that Colored the World,” “Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands,” and “Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy.” A college degree is like a fine wine. It will either age or spoil as time goes by. -President Hagan “A college degree is like a fine wine. It will ... Read More
President hosts lunch for new Presidential Scholars
There are many advantages to being a California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Presidential Scholar. The university's most prestigious scholarship, after all, comes with full tuition, book allowances and priority registration. And then there's lunch with the president. This was news to President Willie J. Hagan, who upon his arrival to campus three years ago found out that lunch with him was considered a benefit of the program. After that, Hagan has made sure that the lunch happens yearly. On Nov. 2, Hagan, along with his vice presidents and special advisers, sat down with 22 of the 24 current scholars for lunch in 1910 Café and Lounge in the Loker Student Union. “The ... Read More
CSUDH hosts first ‘South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook’
On the heels of the Great Recession, Robert A. Kleinhenz, chief economist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), currently sees a slow but steadily growing South Bay economy, more job creation, and a continuing shift away from manufacturing toward the service industry. Kleinhenz presented the “2015-16 South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook” on Oct. 30 during California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) first “South Bay Economic Forecast Conference” on campus in the Loker Student Union. Moderated by KNX 1070 news anchor Frank Mottek, the forecast offered a comprehensive look at key economic drivers, wages and employment, industry and ... Read More
