For the second year, California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted the California Legislative Black Caucus's annual African American Leaders for Tomorrow leadership and college preparedness conference on campus. Sixty African American high school students from throughout the state were selected to participate in the program that aims to cultivate the next generation of African Americans to become leaders in their communities and the state. From July 23-26, the sophomores, juniors, and seniors met with state leaders and educators who introduced them to important community, government, business, and education issues. They also took part in workshops and discussions led by CSU ... Read More
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Women’s Business Conference Inspires, Informs and Connects Entrepreneurs
Nearly 2,000 women (and several men) who either are small business owners or are considering becoming one filled the Loker Student Union at California State University, Dominguez Hills for the 2014 Connecting Women to Power Business Conference on June 20. The capacity crowd was on hand to gain invaluable tips on a variety of topics facing small business owners, including how to build a feasible budget, business promotion and marketing, winning government contracts, and how venture capital could help spur growth. The event's panels focused on issues specific to female business owners who seek mentorship, advice and practical knowledge, with featured exhibitors offering free business ... Read More
Fulbright Student Program Offers Experience of a Lifetime
“This experience may take you out of your comfort zone, but it will definitely change you and shape you for the better.” With that, Fulbright alumni ambassador Rebecca Littman-Smith inspired a classroom full of students at California State University, Dominguez Hills who are interested in applying for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. student program. During a presentation held on June 19 on campus, Littman-Smith offered tips, advice and information on the Fulbright U.S. Student grant program that is designed to send American students to a foreign country for one academic year to work on a study/research project or teach through the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) program. The highly ... Read More
Alumnus Patrick Mitchell’s Quest for a Healthier America
“Eat your fruits and vegetables!” Growing up, you probably heard that line more times than you can count, and with good reason. Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet as outlined by countless state and federal nutrition programs, including the Michelle Obama-spearheaded “Let's Move” campaign and the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) “Network for a Healthy California” initiative. California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus Patrick Mitchell (M.A., Class of 1980, applied behavioral science) knows that better than anyone else. He's among the primary research scientists at the CDPH working to improve nutrition among low-income California ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Awards Record Number of Alumni Scholarships
The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Alumni Association awarded a record number of students with scholarships to provide them with the funds needed to continue their education. Eight CSU Dominguez Hills students–four undergraduate and four graduate–were handpicked for a 2014-15 CSUDH Alumni Scholarship, given to students with strong academic records and service to the university and their communities. This marks the first year that more than two students have been awarded. “The continuous generosity of our alumni never ceases to amaze me and I am grateful for their contributions,” said Gayle Ball-Parker, director of Alumni and Family Programs at CSU Dominguez Hills. ... Read More
