From the time he was 8, Jeff Coopwood knew he wanted to be an actor. He not only reached that goal but in the nearly five decades since, the California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus (M.A., Class of '08, Humanities; HUX) has played scores of characters for film, television, stage and commercials, including roles on “Seinfeld,” “The Client,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Family Matters,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” In addition to his prolific front-of-the-camera work, Coopwood has a large body of voiceover work, including for “The Green Mile,” “The Rock,” “The Fugitive,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Beethoven's 4th,” “The Rugrats Movie,” and “Buffy the Vampire ... Read More
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Psych Majors Go to D.C. to Present Findings on Self-Esteem and Online Victimization
A California State University, Dominguez Hills study by a team of psychology students has found that persons with low self-esteem are at a greater risk of becoming victims of online crime, but that safety messaging greatly reduced that risk. Psychology Alumna Vanessa Black and graduate student Aimee Miller presented their findings to lawmakers, Congressional staff and funding agency representatives on April 29 in Washington D.C. during the national Council for Undergraduate Research's 18th Annual “Posters on the Hill.” CSU Dominguez Hills was among 60 universities selected out of a pool of 600 nationwide– one of only two from California–to showcase the impact and importance of supporting ... Read More
CSU Dominguez Hills Announces Commencement Speakers
California State University, Dominguez Hills is pleased to announce the speakers for its 2014 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled to take place over two days, Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at The StubHub Center Tennis Stadium on the university campus. Mr. Bob Blair,Chief Administrative Officer, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center College of Health, Human Services and Nursing 3 p.m., Fri., May 16 Mr. Dan Beckerman, President and CEO, AEG College of Business Administration and Public Policy 6:30 p.m., Fri., May 16 Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director Port of Los Angeles (retired) Professor of Practice, University of Southern California College of Natural and ... Read More
Photos: Toro Night at LA Galaxy
California State University, Dominguez Hills business majors Rich Kemp and Scott Gillies were this year's LA Galaxy interns through the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. A major project of their internship is promotion of the LA Galaxy's Toro Night, which includes special ticket offers and promotions for students, faculty, staff and alumni. Here are a few official photos from the April 12 Toro Night game, including some images from attendees. (click photo once to advance the slideshow manually; hover over image for caption) ... Read More
Country’s First Undocumented Immigrant to Practice Law Legally to Give Talk
Sergio Covarrubias Garcia, who became the first undocumented immigrant to receive a license to practice law in California, will speak at a special Inauguration Lecture on Monday, April 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Loker Student Union Ballroom The lecture is part of Inauguration Week activities at CSU Dominguez Hills leading up to the Investiture Ceremony of University President Willie J. Hagan on Friday, May 2. The inauguration theme is “California State University, Dominguez Hills: America Happens Here.” Garcia was born in Michoacán, Mexico, but moved between Mexico and the United States a number of times before settling in California as a teen. Despite the moves, Garcia excelled as a ... Read More
