Students and faculty members from the Department of Africana Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills presented their research through a variety of forums and served on panels during the 37th Annual National Council of Black Studies (NCBS) national conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana, in March–a custom that began as part of the legacy of the late William A. Little, the founding Africana studies chair and former NCBS president. “The annual practice of preparing students for the conference has proven effective in the development of their research, writing, and presentation skills,” said lecturer of Africana studies Keith Claybrook. “Furthermore, the students have the ... Read More
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2013 Faculty Awards Reception Honors Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service
In front of an estimated 100 colleagues, supporters, and students, four individuals were presented with the university's highest honors bestowed to faculty, and 46 faculty members–with service ranging from 5 to 30 years–were recognized for their 430 combined years of service commitment to the university and its students during the California State University, Dominguez Hills Faculty Awards Reception held on March 14 on the fifth floor of the University Library South Wing. “That's 430 years of helping students achieve their dreams, transforming their lives and the lives of their families and their communities. That's 430 years of an opportunity to take vicarious joy in the success of our ... 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
Mind Power Palpable at Student Research Day
[Editor's Note: Updated Feb. 27, 2013 with a red asterisk (*) next to the session winners who will represent the university at the 27th Annual CSU Student Research Competition on May 10 and 11 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona] Students at California State University, Dominguez Hills shared results of their scholarly research and creative endeavors through a record number of oral presentations that in many cases included multi-media components, as well as posters displayed on easels, during the university's daylong Student Research Day on Feb. 21 held almost entirely in the Loker Student Union. “It demonstrates that students are engaged in scholarship and academic ... Read More
Ericka Verba Granted NEH Fellowship for Life’s Work
Ericka Verba, associate professor of history at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has been awarded a Fellowship grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to undertake the writing of a biography of 20th century Chilean artist Violeta Parra, the culmination of decades Verba has dedicated to the study. The project submitted to the NEH as “A Transnational Biography of Chilean Folklorist, Musician and Visual Artist, Violeta Parra (1917-1967),” earned Verba two potential awards from the organization. She was the only candidate to receive both grants this year. However, required to accept only one, she chose the NEH Fellowship grant over the NEH Award for Faculty. ... Read More
