When California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus David Turner, III, went to a forum on college affordability in Nashville, Tenn., and posed questions regarding how underrepresented students such as himself fit into the equation, he was a bit astonished to find his inquires dismissed by the panel. At the time, Turner ('13, B.A., Africana studies) was conducting research with Stella Flores, an associate professor of public policy and higher education at Vanderbilt Peabody College in Nashville, during his summer research project as a student in the CSUDH McNair Scholars Program. Turner and Flores were the only non-Caucasian attendees at the forum. “If we weren't in ... Read More
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Denver Alumni Mixer Photos
Over 120 CSU alumni and friends in the Denver area came together for a networking and social reception at the University Club of Denver. Visit the photo gallery. ... Read More
Alumni Class Notes, October 2014
Andy Perez (B.A. '99) has been appointed to the City of Long Beach's Planning Commission. Andy is currently employed by Union Pacific Railroad as director of port affairs for the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland. He is active in the Long Beach community, having served on the Boards of Directors for Long Beach Boys and Girls Clubs and the Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Mayor Robert Garcia's Transition Team. Nina Richardson (B.A. '06) has been appointed to the City of Long Beach's Commission on Youth and Children. Nina is a higher education professional and candidate for a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern ... Read More
‘Crossing Borders’ Exhibition Explores Migration in Contemporary Art
“Crossing Borders: Stories of Migration in Contemporary Art,” a new exhibit in the California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) University Art Gallery, opened Oct. 22 to packed room of artists and enthusiasts who were treated to artistic examinations centered around the U.S.-Mexico border where migrants often find themselves at odds with cultural bias and political issues. The exhibit features paintings, prints, pencil drawings, photographs and sculptures shown through the eclectically creative minds of six artists: Los Angeles-based artists Ramiro Gomez, Nery Gabriel Lemus, Oscar Magallanes, Antonio Pelayo, Eric Almanza and San Jose pure-fiber artist Consuelo Jimenez ... Read More
‘Vision Tree’ Project Enables CSUDH Alumnus, Students to Help Military Veterans
Eric, a U.S. military veteran, hangs his cat's rescue animal tag on his miniature, three-dimensional tree along with several oranges. The items may seem a bit random, but they are significant to Eric. His cat is his best friend and provides him much-needed emotional support, while the oranges remind him of his childhood and family home that had an orange tree in the yard. Made of floral wire and plaster, Eric constructed his art piece as part of the “Vision Tree,” an art therapy project designed by California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus Teddy Um (Class of '14, M.A., occupational therapy). The six-week project has successfully helped improve coping skills for U.S. ... Read More
