Linda Corsey DeYampert knows how to tackle a challenge. The California State University, Dominguez Hills alumna (Class of '99, B.S., business management) took on a traditionally male-dominated industry when in 2006 she stepped into the role of manager of scheduling operations for one of the fastest-growing cable networks in the country - the National Football League (NFL) Network in Culver City. She is the first African American woman to hold a management position at the company, and in June she was promoted to senior manager, overseeing the production facility, scheduling personnel, and a staff of 25 direct reports and 250 freelance employees for all studio operations and some remote ... Read More
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Life and Art a Work-In-Progress for Alumna Jeanne Allen
Artist, retired teacher, and California State University, Dominguez Hills alumna Jeanne Anderson Allen (Class of '82, M.A., humanities) has always found a way to keep following her passions. One of those ways, which led her to CSU Dominguez Hills, was putting a slew of extra units to use – in the form of a master's degree. “As a teacher, you're always going to class to get something that's required here or there. So, I added up all these units I had and I thought I should utilize this and make it into something that's worthwhile for me,” recalled Allen. “I thought the humanities program at Dominguez would be ideal because I like literature, art, music, religion and history. The ... Read More
Toro Star Athlete Carmelita Jeter Now an Olympic Athlete
California State University, Dominguez Hills alumna Carmelita Jeter (Class of '06, B.A. physical education) is on her way to the London 2012 Olympic Games in August after winning the women's 100 meter race–her specialty–in 10.92, and finishing in 22.11 for second place in the 200 meter finals in June at the U.S. Olympic track and field trails held in Eugene, Ore. After failing to make the U.S. Olympic team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Jeter had new resolve going into the 2012 Olympic Trials. “She felt good. She went there knowing she was on a mission,” said Warren Edmonson, who was Jeter's coach when she competed at CSU Dominguez Hills. “She's in top condition and she feels very, ... Read More
OLLI Summer Program Provides Enrichment
Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Dominguez Hills had a busy week of special events recently as part of its summer program that runs through August. In commemoration of Juneteenth marking the end of slavery, OLLI's seniors–the institute is open to those 50 and older interested in continued educational enrichment–gathered on June 19 for an afternoon of history, traditional food, and song. Then on Friday, June 22, they had the opportunity to get properly fitted to their cars and learned a few driver safety tips during Car Fit, a demonstration put on by the American Society for Aging, the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the ... Read More
Alumni Class Notes July 2012
Leticia Barajas (M.P.A. '00) was named vice president of academic affairs and workforce development at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. Over the past year, she has served as the acting vice president and has worked to enhance the reputation of the college through the development of industry partnerships, cutting-edge academic programs, and numerous grant awards. Rick Fernandez (B.A. '83) has written a book, An Uncharted Desert Isle, for mentally disable persons and the people who care for them. A collection of memoirs of Fernandez's own struggles and triumphs after suffering a massive head injury from a car accident at age 18, the book serves as a roadmap to overcoming great odds and ... Read More