Alumni featured on the banners lining campus walkways returned to their alma mater on November 17 to see their banners, connect with students, and attend a special reception in their honor. Nearly a dozen alumni participated in I'm A Toro Industry Panels. The five panels were organized by college, allowing the alumni panelist to speak to current students with similar majors and career aspirations about their profession and time at CSUDH. College of Business Administration & Public Policy Michael Rouse- Retired VP of Diversity, Philanthropy & Community Affairs President, Toyota U.S.A. Foundation Linda DeYampert - Manager, Scheduling Operations, NFL Network Jacqueline ... Read More
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CSU Dominguez Hills Hosts 2016 Fall Alumni Reception in Downtown Los Angeles
Whether awe-struck by the shimmering downtown Los Angeles skyline from the 27th floor terrace of the Tom Bradley Room in Los Angeles City Hall, or enjoying food and drink while mingling with fellow Toros inside, a great time was had by all during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 2016 Fall Alumni reception. With 145 guests in attendance, the fall reception on Nov. 3 was the largest gathering of CSUDH alumni in Los Angeles to date. The event was hosted by CSUDH alumnus, Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino ('00, B.A., communications), and CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan, who provided the alumni with an update of the university's successes and upcoming ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Alumna Marcia Reed Receives Distinguished Principals Award
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Marcia Reed, principal of 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, was named a 2016 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elementary School Principals on Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C. The National Distinguished Principals program recognizes public and private school principals who make remarkable contributions to their schools and communities. Reed, who earned an administrative credential from CSUDH was among 58 elementary and middle school principals nationally to receive the recognition. “I always say that I have America's best educators here at my school,” said Reed during the award ceremony. “The ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills’ Annual Economic Forecast Shows Steady Growth in 2017
California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) 2nd Annual South Bay Economic Forecast Conference reported that steady growth will continue in all the South Bay's primary economic indicators–employment, wages, housing and taxable sales–through 2017. The report was presented at the 2016-17 South Bay Economic Forecast Conference on Oct. 27, which this year was titled “A Region in Transition: Game Changers.” The forecast also included presentations and panel discussions featuring local civic and business leaders discussing their companies' research and development, and current major projects in the South Bay, such as the Los Angeles Rams' new stadium in Inglewood and the ... Read More
Taking Care of the Golden State: Nurses on the Front Lines Tell Their Stories
I recently cared for a man in his early 60s who had been without insurance and out of his medication for over a month. We were able to help him refill all of his prescriptions, get current on all of his lab work, and find more permanent shelter for him and his wife. In today's busy health-care world with 15- and 30-minute appointment slots, it was nice to see that, while his visit took well over an hour, he got the care he needed. Sometimes we just have to slow down and realize what matters most for the patient sitting in front of us. - Kendall Galvez Kendall Galvez works in the rural town of Cloverdale with a population of about 9,000 in Northern California. She graduated in 2011 from CSU ... Read More
