California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus Martín Donaciano Chavez was devoted to the university, continuing well beyond graduating with a B.S. in public administration in 1982 and a master's in public administration in 1985. He died on Friday, Sept. 21, after suffering a stroke. He was 53. Martín served on the Alumni Advisory Council for many years to the time of his death, and had served as president in 2006 when it was known as the Alumni Association. He was part of the leadership committee that organizes the College of Business Administration and Public Policy's Dean's Medallion Awards Luncheon, and was on the CBAPP Dean's Advisory Board for many years. He also served on a ... Read More
Administration
Convocation 2012: A Welcome from Interim President Willie Hagan
The campus community was formally introduced to California State University, Dominguez Hills Interim President Willie Hagan on Wednesday, September 5 as he presented the annual university fall convocation address and welcomed back campus faculty, staff, and - for the first time ever at convocation - students. Reflecting on the short three months since his presidency began, Hagan told the audience of more than 450 people, “I have been walking and breathing this campus, meeting faculty, students, staff, administrators, donors, and community members. And as I got a closer look it became clear to me that this is not a place where people come just to get an education, people come to Cal ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Ranked in Top 1% Nationally for Contribution to Public Good
In its annual college ranking, the Washington Monthly has ranked California State University, Dominguez Hills fifth in the nation among more than 650 universities whose highest degree granted is the master's degree. It was the highest ranking of any master's university in California. The Washington Monthly, a D.C.-based magazine, has been producing its college rankings guide since 2005. It bases its ratings on a university's public good, or “on what colleges are doing for the country,” using three criteria: social mobility toward helping low-income students earn degrees; research production; and a university's commitment to service. Rankings are separated by type of institutions: national ... Read More
Loker Student Union Turns Twenty
Serving as the hub of the university, the award-winning Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Student Union (LSU) at California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrates its 20th anniversary with free festivities on Sept. 12 from noon to 8 p.m. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests are invited to take part in interactive activities including photo booths, photo bingo, karaoke, and to play video games such as Mortal Combat and Turbo SF2 Champion Hyper Fighting. Gift items will be distributed throughout the celebration, and visitors will have a chance to win a free iPad 2, enjoy live entertainment, and sample food at several stations throughout the student union. The celebration, ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Records Another Strong Fundraising Year with $4 Million Raised
California State University, Dominguez Hills posted the fifth straight year of steady fundraising growth, with $4.12 million raised for the university through corporate, foundation and individual giving and pledges in fiscal year 2011-12. The year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) saw a nearly 25 percent increase in overall donations from the previous year, and a 60 percent increase in alumni giving. In fact, it was the fifth year in a row the university's fundraising efforts have exceeded the previous year. Since FY 2006-07, the total money raised by the university (not including pledges) has nearly tripled. Among the largest donations in FY 2011-12 were: A $1 million donation from ... Read More