CSU New York/Tri-State Alumni Reception March 2011

The CSU New York/Tri-State Alumni Reception for CSU alumni was held in Midtown Manhattan on March 3, 2011. The event proved very popular and was a good engagement tool for CSU Dominguez Hills' tri-state regional alumni. We were very pleased with the systemwide sell-out crowd! PHOTO … [Read more...]

CSU Dominguez Hills Foundation Names Toyota Executive to its Board

Michael Rouse

Michael Rouse, vice president of philanthropy and community affairs at Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has been named to board of directors of the California State University, Dominguez Hills Foundation. “We are fortunate to have the involvement of alumni and local business … [Read more...]

Andrew J. Leist: Alumnus Uses Digital Media Arts Skills in Medical Field

Andrew J. Leist

There’s an art to surgery, and while surgeons orchestrate and perform, technicians in the operating room also make important contributions. California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus Andrew J. Leist is one such technician, bringing his digital media arts skills to the medical … [Read more...]

Daniel Cano: Alumnus Wins International Latino Book Award

Daniel Cano

According to Daniel Cano (Class of ’77, B.A., English; ’84, M.A., Spanish), all one needed to make it as a journalist in 1920s Los Angeles was the ability to read and write, and a good mentor. In Cano’s case, all that was needed to become an award-winning novelist was his desire to become … [Read more...]

CSU Dominguez Hills Strengthens Connections with Long Beach Alumni and Community

President Garcia at Long Beach Alumni Reception

A reception for Long Beach-based alumni of California State University, Dominguez Hills was hosted by Alumni Programs and the law firm of Keesal, Young and Logan was held on Nov. 18 in the firm’s beautiful penthouse suite of offices in downtown Long Beach. The event was designed to strengthen … [Read more...]

Gerardo Yepez: Principal of Torrance Elementary Works Toward Collaboration

Gerardo Yepez

Although the afternoon dismissal bell has rung at Torrance Elementary School, principal Gerardo Yepez (Class of ’93, liberal studies; ’96, teaching credential) isn’t finished working. He can be seen at the school’s entrance, greeting parents and saying goodbye to students for the … [Read more...]

Tammy Tumbling: SCE’s Director of Philanthropy Plants Seeds For Green Education

Tammy Tumbling

As the new director of philanthropy and community involvement at Southern California Edison (SCE), Tammy Tumbling (Class of ’90, B.S., business administration; ’94, MPA) is responsible for overseeing the company’s philanthropic interests and strategizing funding programs and priorities. … [Read more...]

Niecy Nash: Alumna Takes the Stage to Talk About Her Journey to Fame

Niecy Nash

On Nov. 3, California State University, Dominguez Hills welcomed actress/comedienne and theatre arts alumna Niecy Nash back to campus, where she spoke to students, faculty and the community at the Loker Student Union. Until last August, she has been the original host and producer of the Style … [Read more...]

Theodore Mozeleski: Army Reservist Awarded Bronze Star

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Theodore Mozeleski

When Chief Warrant Officer 2 Theodore Mozeleski (Class of ’84, psychology/philosophy) joined the Army Reserves in 1986, he did so in part because of his father’s place in history as an Army sergeant who received campaign stars for taking part of the Battle of the Bulge and in the Central … [Read more...]

Digital Media Arts Alumnus a Winner at CSU Media Arts Festival

toddsmaretsky

California State University, Dominguez Hills alumnus Todd Smaretsky (Class of ’10, B.A., digital media arts, television option) wasn’t going to enter the 2010 CSU Media Arts Festival film, video and interactive media competition. But now he’s glad he listened to the encouraging words of his … [Read more...]