Published authors from the Department of Africana Studies faculty hosted a book-signing event on Feb. 19 in Loker Student Union, as part of the celebration of Black History Month at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Rudy Vanterpool, emeritus professor of philosophy and Africana studies, presented two books, "Speak My Soul: Poems on Migrations and Returns of a Native Son" (AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana, 2011) and "In Job's Sandals" (Vantage Press, Inc., New York, 2010), a philosophical exploration of biblical stories. “I've always been interested in religion as an aspect of my philosophy. I am doing some writing on books of the Bible that are poetic by design,” ... Read More
Communications
Larry Rosen: Discussing ‘iDisorders’ on NBC LA
Larry Rosen, professor of psychology, was interviewed by NBC Los Angeles on January 2, 2013, about people's growing obsession to mobile devices, the psychology behind it, and what psychological problems can result. Rosen is the author of "iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming its Hold on Us" (Palgrave MacMillan: New York, 2012), which is co-authored by Mark Carrier, professor and chair of psychology, and Nancy Cheever, associate professor and chair of communications at CSU Dominguez Hills. ... Read More
Cornel West Speaks to Packed House at California State University, Dominguez Hills
The ever-animated and provocative author, activist, philosopher and scholar Cornel West addressed a full house at California State University, Dominguez Hills on Nov. 1, energizing approximately 1,000 visitors in the Loker Student Union Ballroom and spillover crowds on the first and second floor lobbies who listened to his talk via live audio feed. Best known for his political and social activism, West lectures throughout the country on issues of democracy, race, gender and class, all subjects he covered during a spirited discourse on campus. Anthony Vincent, a junior computer science major said he had heard of West through BET (Black Entertainment Television) and attended the lecture ... Read More
Fourth Annual Es El Momento: Feria de Educación Draws Thousands
California State University, Dominguez Hills welcomed to campus approximately 38,000 visitors who attended the 2012 Es El Momento: Feria de Educacíon (The Moment is Now: Education Fair) on Saturday, Oct. 13. For the fourth year, CSU Dominguez Hills partnered with Univision Los Angeles stations KMEX and KFTR 46 to present the free Feria de Educacíon, which provided an opportunity for students and parents to receive valuable information on how to successfully navigate their children through the educational system. The day also included live entertainment, vendor booths, and a town hall on anti-bullying moderated by Univision Network news anchor María Elena Salinas. At a ribbon ... Read More
New Student Orientation Eases Transition to the University
Learning the ins and outs of a new college can be a daunting experience. However, incoming freshmen and transfer students are getting a chance to familiarize themselves with California State University, Dominguez Hills before their first semester by attending one of the 12 new student orientation (NSO) sessions during the summer, which began in June and are available through August 22. Registering for classes may well be one of the top concerns for incoming students, and NSO provides freshmen and transfer students guidance through the registration process during group academic advisement sessions. This component of NSO is vital for freshmen, said Arlene Valdez, alumna ('09, B.A., ... Read More
