After a national search that resulted in an outstanding pool of candidates, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has appointed William Franklin as its new vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. In his new role, Franklin leads a team responsible for a broad range of student support services and related programs, including: student outreach and incoming student programs; career development; student life; student leadership and multicultural development; admissions and records; financial aid and athletics; and student services available to those with disabilities, who are military veterans, conduct issues, as well as health and psychological services. “I am ... Read More
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Erwin Chemerinsky talks law and inequality during inaugural Social Justice Distinguished Speakers Series event
Drawing from his nationally recognized expertise in constitutional law, U.S. Supreme Court rulings and appellate litigation, Erwin Chemerinsky recently spoke at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to address some of today's most pressing societal issues related to equality and the role law has played in addressing them. Chemerinsky, founding dean and professor of law at the University of California, Irvine's (UCI) School of Law, visited campus as the first speaker of the CSUDH's Public Policy Institute's inaugural Social Justice Distinguished Speakers Series. The lecture was the first of many upcoming events planned by the institute that will engage the community in a ... Read More
Alumna Jimmie Thompson to step down from CSU Alumni Council
The California State University (CSU) Alumni Council has honored California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumna Jimmie Thompson with a commendation for her tireless leadership in alumni relations and support for the entire 23-campus CSU system. Thompson ('92, B.A., political science; '94, M.A., negotiation and conflict management), an eight-year member of the CSU Alumni Council where she served as secretary from 2011 to 2012 and was as a frequent legislative advocate who met with elected officials in Sacramento to discuss CSU priorities, will step down from the CSU Alumni Council in June 2015. “I am beyond appreciative for the commendation from the CSU. I've always enjoyed ... Read More
CSUDH Staff Recognized for Years of Service, Exceptional Work
In celebration of their years of service and exceptional work, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) recognized 94 staff members ranging from five to 45 years of service during the 2014 Staff Awards reception held in the Loker Student Union on Oct. 8. Each year staff members are honored for five-year service milestones at CSUDH. Three additional employees received awards for excellence. University President Willie J. Hagan noted the deeper meaning of lengthy service in higher education: “When we say someone in the audience has worked for five, 10, 15, 40, to 45 years, not only is that astounding–whether you've been working in financial aid, IT, facilities, ... Read More
Class of 2014 Builds on its Legacy with the Gift of Good Health
They may have moved on to the next chapter in their lives, but today the CSU Dominguez Hills' Class of 2014 added to its legacy with a $2,939 Senior Class Gift of good health for the students, faculty and staff who work out in the university's fitness center. The gift will be used to purchase new treadmills to replace some of the aging ones currently in the center. Alumnus and former Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Gavin Centeno (Class of '14, B.S., public administration) presented the check on Sept. 2 during Welcome Week to Acting Director of Athletics Jamie Bouyer on behalf of the Class of 2014. “This is great. I will update the treadmills that we already have. It's ... Read More
