Students Share Research and Creative Work and Gain Editorial Experience through Scholarly Publications

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In addition to their classroom assignments and myriad other commitments many students at California State University, Dominguez Hills are also intellectually and creatively engaged scholars who have taken to sharing their research and creative projects by contributing to scholarly … [Read more...]

David C. Turner III: 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student

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David C. Turner, III, a senior Africana studies major was honored with a 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student Award for his extensive research, presentation, and lecture experience, as well as the leadership he has shown as a student at CSU Dominguez Hills. “It is really a testament to what I … [Read more...]

Chardae Jenkins: 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student

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Senior communications major Chardae Jenkins was recognized with a 2013 Presidential Outstanding Student Award for her leadership role as a former vice president of Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) at CSU Dominguez Hills, as well as serving in the Multicultural Center’s Diversity in Action … [Read more...]

Munashe Furusa Appointed Dean of College of Arts and Humanities

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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 … [Read more...]

Africana Studies Students and Faculty Carry on Tradition at National Conference

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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, … [Read more...]

Campus Collaboration Brings “Cabaret” to the Stage

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In a truly interdisciplinary production, faculty and students from the theatre, dance, music and art departments at California State University, Dominguez Hills have joined together under the direction of lecturer of theatre arts Naomi Buckley to bring “Cabaret” to the University Theatre stage … [Read more...]

Excellence Earns Christopher Monty 2013 Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award

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California State University, Dominguez Hills assistant professor of history Christopher Monty has a passion for learning and imparting the ability to learn, traits he considers the hallmark of teaching excellence. For such, and upon the recommendation of the Faculty Leaves and Honors Committee, he … [Read more...]

Mario Congreve: Lecturer, Staff Member, and Award-winning Documentarian

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When media production specialist, lecturer of digital media arts, and alumnus Mario Congreve (Class of ’88, M.A., humanities) isn’t preparing students to be a part of the next generation of filmmakers, producing promotional pieces that play during breaks in distance learning classes, and other … [Read more...]

Education is a Universal Theme for NBC Human Resource Manager

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One might think that someone encountering the likes of Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, *NSync, The Rock, and Angelina Jolie during stints at Motown Records, Jive Records, and NBCUniversal would be star struck. But it was a bunch of teenagers that struck a chord with California State University, Dominguez … [Read more...]

Africana Studies Faculty Promote Published Work at Book Signing

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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 … [Read more...]