Fifteen alumni and two friends of California State University, Dominguez Hills returned to campus to take on the role of professor during the university's inaugural Professor for a Day on Nov. 20 and 21. “As leaders in their respective fields, our alumni brought a wealth of professional knowledge and career advice to the classroom. This program allowed students to engage in candid conversations with professionals about real life experiences in careers,” said Gayle Ball-Parker, director of Alumni and Family Programs, who organized the event. During their lectures and presentations, the honorary professors shared details of their success since graduating, lessons learned, and how ... Read More
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Alumna Bree Nguyen Likes to Have a Plan
California State University, Dominguez Hills alumna Bree Nguyen (Class of '12, B.S., business administration, finance) had a childhood wish to someday work in Hollywood's film industry. Today, Nguyen's wish has come true, although in an unexpected way. As a strategic partnerships manager for public figure partnerships at Facebook she works daily with actors, as well as singers and other famous individuals. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Nguyen will return to campus for the CSU Dominguez Hills inaugural Professor for a Day, which welcomes back successful alumni to campus. Nguyen started following her dream early on, telling herself, “Make a plan. Even if you don't know how you're going to get ... Read More
Second-Generation Toro Follows Family Tradition of Military Service
Petite and self-described as girlish, Kimberly Walker says few of her classmates at California State University, Dominguez Hills know she's in the military. While that might be the case, soon, lawmakers and visitors to the State Capitol in Sacramento will be made aware of her service. The senior majoring in business with a concentration in accounting is among 10 veteran or active service students, alumni, faculty and staff of CSU campuses chosen by the CSU Office of the Chancellor to have their images and stories showcased in a display in the State Capitol during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). The banners will line the Capitol halls as part of a celebration of veterans and the CSU's ... Read More
Campus Joins CSU Effort to Educate Students, Families about Affordable Care Act
According to student population data for the California State University system, more than 70 percent of CSU students and their families would be eligible for Medi-Cal or government subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal healthcare reform law commonly referred to as ObamaCare that requires that all legal U.S. residents have health insurance by Jan. 1, 2014 or pay a penalty. To reach the students who may be impacted by the new law and help explain the new benefits and mandates to health insurance, California State University, Dominguez Hills is among a group of campuses selected to participate in an education and outreach project coordinated between California State ... Read More
Jenny Greer: Volunteerism Started while Student Results in Award
Recent CSU Dominguez Hills alumna Jenny Greer ('13, B.S. geology; environmental science) was honored as Outstanding Volunteer by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC), which since 1988 has successfully preserved 1,600 acres of open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The award was presented at the PVPLC's annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon in July. "I had no idea I was going to be given an award," Greer said. "Cris Sarbia, the stewardship manager, surprised me when he went in front of the crowd and proceeded to explain some of the various projects I had been working on throughout the year. I was embarrassed but thrilled that I was being acknowledged for doing what I ... Read More
