Students, faculty, staff, friends and neighbors came together in a massive effort to beautify their surrounding communities during California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) first-ever Day of Service. To kick off the week leading up to the inauguration of the university's 10th president, Dr. Willie J. Hagan, nearly 250 volunteers lent their time and skills on April 26 helping to beautify a local historical landmark and areas both on and off campus, install an ocean-friendly community garden, and help rebuild areas of Long Beach. “The Day of Service represents what's best about this institution,” said President Hagan during his opening remarks on campus. “We're all in ... Read More
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Groundsmen Turn Erosion Problem into Tiny Village on Campus
The winding walkway between the University Theatre and the Student Health Center has always been a lush, calming spot on campus, a place where people stop to enjoy the shade and tranquility. Now the path offers one more reason to stop. If you didn't know any better, you might think that a group of elves had discovered the spot too and decided to call it home. Tiny houses have popped up, as standalone dwellings, or tree houses, signified by colorful little doors in the trees, or as Hobbit-style houses embedded in rock. They even have planted a garden, and a 'Central Park' with a gazebo and chairs. As a matter of fact, the elves are actually the university's grounds crew, who has been ... Read More
Photos: Toro Night at LA Galaxy
California State University, Dominguez Hills business majors Rich Kemp and Scott Gillies were this year's LA Galaxy interns through the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. A major project of their internship is promotion of the LA Galaxy's Toro Night, which includes special ticket offers and promotions for students, faculty, staff and alumni. Here are a few official photos from the April 12 Toro Night game, including some images from attendees. (click photo once to advance the slideshow manually; hover over image for caption) ... Read More
A Room of One’s Own: Women’s Resource Center Re-opens on Campus
Against a sunny, clear spring day, a gathering of faculty, staff and students helped mark the re-opening of the California State University, Dominguez Women's Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3. “We are so happy to be able to re-open the women's center,” Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Borrego said. “There has been so much shared effort among groups on campus in support of the center. It is a great day to see it open.” Ivonne Heinze-Balcazar, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Modern Languages who served as director of Women's Resource Center prior to its closing, expressed joy at seeing the center reopen. “I am so ... Read More
CBAPP Hosts Successful Women Leaders Symposium
“Don't ever underestimate confidence. Even if you don't know what you're doing at the moment, act like you do. Fake it until you can make it.” “Never let them see you sweat.” These are just some of the words of wisdom imparted to about 175 students, mostly women along with several men, from business classes, faculty, staff, and guests by a panel of prominent women business and community leaders at the Successful Women Leaders Symposium hosted by the College of Business and Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills on Feb. 25 in the Loker Student Union. The diverse group of women, director of recruitment at Northwestern Mutual Kristin Burke, attorney at law ... Read More
