Seven years since its release, “Harvest of Loneliness,” Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Vivian Price's award-winning film about the 1940s-1960s farm labor Bracero Program, continues to “deliver a much-needed fact check” regarding the history of immigration from Mexico to the United States. The documentary was screened twice on campus recently as part of the Chicana and Chicano Studies, Department 2017-2018 Film Series at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). “Harvest of Loneliness,” which debuted in 2010 and was co-directed by Price, who also serves as coordinator of the labor studies program at CSUDH, counters the U.S. government's official story regarding the ... Read More
Labor Studies
Labor, Social, and Environmental Justice Fair Connects Students with Activists
Students, faculty, labor and community organizations from across the greater Los Angeles area will come together to celebrate the Ninth Annual Labor, Social and Environmental Justice Fair hosted by the California State University Dominguez Hills Labor and Social Justice Club and Labor Studies Program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. The day-long fair is designed to connect students and members of the community with local unions and community organizations that are doing social justice work, while enjoying art, music, dance and theater. “We're proud to be sponsored by unions, student government and individual donations. We're overjoyed to have the participation of over 40 ... Read More
Professor Vivian Price Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Teach in Liverpool, England
Vivian Price, professor of Interdisciplinary Studies/PACE and coordinator of Labor Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), has been awarded a 2017-18 Fulbright Scholarship to teach at the University of Liverpool in England during the spring 2018 semester. In Liverpool, Price will teach a course focused on labor studies and the environment that is tailored to the region. Her students will research how trade unions and the Labour Party are addressing the important issues of jobs and the environment. Toward the end of the semester the students' work will be on public display. “After studying literature on labor and the environment, students will interview ... 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
Fifth Annual Labor, Social & Environmental Justice Fair Set for April 25
The California State University, Dominguez Hills Labor Studies Program and Labor Studies Club presents the Fifth Annual Labor, Social and Environmental Justice Fair on Thursday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the East Walkway of the Loker Student Union. The fair - with the theme, “Plant the Seeds of Change”- is free and open to the public. “Anyone who is interested in becoming involved in labor, social justice and/or environmental work, or simply wants to learn about current issues is invited to attend the fair,” said Vivian Price, Ph.D., Labor Studies Program coordinator and advisor for the fair. The daylong fair is designed to connect students and members of the community with ... Read More
