Elizabeth Jackson, an adjunct professor in negotiation, conflict resolution and peacebuilding (NCRP) at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has been a guest lecturer in 17 countries, with her latest assignment taking her to Russia. Through the Fulbright Specialist Program, Jackson spent a 30-day residency this past April at Ural Federal University (UFU) in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where she presented lectures to 26 graduate students studying communications on objectivity in international journalism from the perspective of psychological biases. “[The students] were absolutely mesmerized. They had never had this kind of offering before, because it was a cross-cultural discipline,” ... Read More
Communications
Chardae Jenkins: 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student
Senior communications major Chardae Jenkins was recognized with a 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student Award for her leadership role as a former vice president of Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) at CSU Dominguez Hills, as well as serving in the Multicultural Center's Diversity in Action Interns program, and the Loker Student Union Board of Directors. She has contributed to social media communications for the College of Extended and International Education, and hosted an on-air show for the university's radio station KDHR. In the community, she is also a member of the NAACP and the Carson Black Chamber of Commerce. “I'm overwhelmed by [receiving] the outstanding student award,” ... Read More
Munashe Furusa Appointed Dean of College of Arts and Humanities
California State University, Dominguez Hills announces the appointment of Dr. Munashe Furusa as dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, effective July 1. Furusa has served the university during the past 13 years as professor and department chair of Africana studies, chair of the Academic Senate, the executive director of the California African American Political and Economic Institute on campus, acting associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, and most recently as acting dean. He has also chaired and served on numerous committees, and been honored with several university recognitions, including the university's Excellence in Service Award in 2008, the 2004 Lyle E. Gibson ... Read More
Head of the Class: How to Get the Most Out of the Education Employment Fair
The CSU Dominguez Hills Education Employment Fair, sponsored by the Office of Student Development, will be held on Wednesday, April 19, in the Extended Education Complex, 12-4 p.m. A one-day event where school recruiters and potential teachers, counselors, and administrators can meet one another, the Education Employment Fair will provide information about opportunities with several districts or schools. Participants include school districts throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada; The Help Group, The School of Arts and Enterprise, and Cal/West Educators Placement. Candidates can identify and learn more about districts that are actively hiring, and pick up application forms. Some ... Read More
Matt Mutchler Earns Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award
For his continuous and meaningful collaboration with students, large body of original research, scholarly publications, and grants acquisition, Matt Mutchler, associate professor of sociology and director of the Urban Community Research Center (UCRC) at California State University, Dominguez Hills, upon the recommendation of the Faculty Leaves and Honors Committee, has been recognized with the university's 2013 Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award. Click here for information on the March 14 Faculty Awards Reception, where the award will be presented. “It's a great honor to be recognized by the campus community for research, scholarship and creative activity. ... Read More
