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
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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
Summer Steinway by Starlight concert transports audience to bygone era
Visibly moved by the beat as they bobbed their heads and tapped their toes, audience members were transported back to the jazz age during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) Steinway by Starlight concert held on June 11 in the University Theatre. The second such concert in the past year, Steinway by Starlight is a direct result of CSUDH being an All-Steinway School. Wishing to replace its aging inventory of practice and performance pianos and raise the profile of its music program, the CSUDH Department of Music purchased 21 Steinway instruments in 2014 and sought the prestigious designation by Steinway & Sons. As an All-Steinway School, CSUDH is able to invite world ... Read More
‘The History of Black Dance in America’ to showcase ‘Juneteenth,’ 150 years of dance
Providing its audience a jaunt through history via song and dance originated during the time of slavery, the Jazz era and contemporary times, the multi-media dance concert “The History of Black Dance in America” will run at California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) University Theatre for three nights, June 19, 20 and 21. Produced by Ron Parker and Chester Whitmore, a renowned choreographer, tap dancer, lindy hop instructor and dance historian, and performed by their Central Avenue Dance Ensemble, “The History of Black Dance in America” (HBDA) celebrates the historic and cultural contributions of African Americans in the United States with authentic renditions of such dances as ... Read More
26 alumni return to CSUDH to teach during Professor for a Day
Influential civic leaders, heads of industry, artists, professors and law enforcement personnel: these are just some of the 26 California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumni who returned to campus April 16 to share with students details about their professional careers during the second annual Professor for a Day. Organized by the Office of Alumni Programs, Professor for a Day provides current CSUDH students a glimpse into the variety of fields and careers available to them after they graduate from college through the shared experiences, insight and advice of successful CSUDH alumni. The honorary professors represented the range of corresponding degrees offered at CSUDH ... Read More
