He may have lost his spot running the half-marathon, but top sprinter Michael Destouche from Dominica doesn't mind; he is still certain he will don “gold” and stand on the tallest podium after competing in the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 (LA2015). “I'm ready for the games and I'm very excited to be here. It's my first time in this country and it's beautiful,” said Destouche. “I'm a sprinter and I'm running the 50- and 100- meter races. We practice every day–Saturday and after work, so I'm looking forward to competing. Last year I did the half-marathon and came in first. I'm not doing it this year because I'm getting old. I'm 48 now. The short run is better for ... Read More
Alumni
CSUDH alumni gather in Long Beach for a day of kayaking, summer fun
More than 50 California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumni and their family and friends were brought together July 11 to paddle kayaks in the calm ocean channels around Naples Island in Long Beach, and to enjoy the sun, sand and good conversation. Hosted by the CSUDH Alumni Association, the alumni began arriving at 11 a.m. and gathered on the sand next to the Toro tent where they were greeted by university staff and student volunteers while they began to socialize and wade in the cool water. "It was great meeting so many new alumni at the alumni family and friends kayaking event. Having these outreach programs are important because it allows for us to connect with our ... Read More
A Loving Family Legacy
Despite having earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from Cal Tech as a young man and having enjoyed a successful career in the aerospace industry, Philip Johnson was retired and in his 50s when he began attending California State University, Dominguez Hills in the late 1970s. By all accounts, Johnson was an enthusiastic participant in academic pursuits within the CSUDH physics department, where he dedicated himself to both learning everything he could and sharing his own considerable knowledge with others. He earned his bachelor's degree in physics in 1980. “Phil was what you might call a renaissance man, well-versed in many fields: literature, philosophy and history,” wrote Keith ... Read More
CSUDH alumnus, Peace Corps volunteer teaches music, art and English in Albania
From learning Albanian culture and the language from his host family to teaching music, art and preparing local children to compete in an English spelling bee, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus Paul Shawkat has already experienced quite a lot during his brief time in the Peace Corps. Shawkat ('13, B.A., English) was accepted into the Peace Corps in March to serve in Albania for two to three years. He is finishing his training in Fier, a city of about 90,000 people located near the ancient Greek site of Apollonia where he will carry out his service. He is currently learning teaching strategies and service essentials, such as how to be safe within the country and ... Read More
Connecting Women to Power Business Conference attracts more than 3,000
Looking for sound advice, fresh ideas and new connections to help launch or grow their businesses, more than 3,000 women entrepreneurs from throughout the region filled speaker sessions and workshops during the Connecting Women to Power Business Conference at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on June 19. Hosted by Alumnus Jerome E. Horton (Class of '79, B.S., business administration), chairman of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), the conference now in its sixth year continues to grow in popularity. Most of the events during the day were standing room only or filled to capacity, including the welcoming ceremony in the CSUDH's Loker Student Union, which ... Read More
