“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
Alumni
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
Education a Key Role for Actor, Alumnus Jeff Coopwood
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
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
