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For Alumni and Friends of CSU Dominguez Hills
April 2023
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CSUDH Alumna Kristin McGuire Honored as Guardian of Democracy
For CSUDH alumna Kristin McGuire, executive director/CEO of political advocacy group Young Invincibles, the desire to help change society for the better is more than a passing fancy. “It’s in my family’s DNA,” she says...
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Rex Richardson Strengthens Ties to CSUDH
“Dominguez Hills is an important partner. We are counting on you to contribute your expertise to help us solve our big challenges.”
That was the central message Mayor of Long Beach Rex Richardson conveyed during an official campus visit on March 9. Three months into his first mayoral term, the Toro alumnus is eager to establish partnerships between the city and CSUDH, with the intention of creating more opportunities for Toros to enter public service...
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Toro Esports Academy Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The new Toro Esports Academy officially opened with a flourish on Monday, April 24, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by students, university officials, community partners, and a cohort of local gamers from Compton Unified School District...
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Congratulations CSUDH Dance Team!
CSUDH celebrated its Dance Team on April 27, after they completed an incredible feat this past month in Florida. They have won the 2023 National Dance Alliance (NDA) Division II Spirit Rally National Championship! The team also won multiple other awards at the annual NDA competition -- in only their second year attending the event!
2022-23 Accolades
Regional Champion – USA 4-year College Band
Chant Regional Runner Up – USA 4–Year
College Gameday National Championship – NDA DII
Spirit Rally 4th in the nation – NDA DII Hip Hop
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East Coast Alumni Mixers
CSUDH President Parham and Alumni staff visited Washington D.C. and New York to meet alumni and provide updates on campus accomplishments. We had a great time and look forward to returning next year.
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Toro Day
Alumni staff and volunteers welcomed prospective and admitted students during Toro Day on Saturday, April 8. Students learned about opportunites provided by the Alumni office, such as scholarships and mentoring, in addition to the benefits of becoming alumni after graduation.
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Alumni Spring Regional Reception Alumni were invited to a well-loved venue for our first off-campus reception since the pandemic. The LA Dodgers welcomed us to their Gold Glove Bar for an exclusive alumni reception, which included the opportunity to pitch in the Dodgers' bullpen. The Dodgers provided a special panel discussion hosted by historian Mark Langill and Dodger alumnus Ken Landreaux. CSUDH will be back at Dodger Stadium on August 31, 2023. Stay tuned for ticket registration info!
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Fundraising Spotlight
Kicking off the start of this year, the Athletics Department held its annual alumni dinner for the CSUDH Softball team. The celebration highlighted a strong community between current and past players and raised $12,000 through donations and pledges for the Softball Annual Alumni Scholarship.
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STAY INVOLVED
Tune in for special guest lectures, theatre productions, concerts, and more!
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2023 Commencement Ceremonies
May 19-20, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dignity Health Sports Park
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Alumni Summer Series:
DH Outdoor Cinema Night
June 2023
7:30 p.m.
CSUDH North Lawn
Registration coming soon....
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Alumni Summer Series:
Mid-week Social & Mixer
July 2023
6:00 p.m.
Location TBD
Registration coming soon...
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Alumni Summer Series: Alumni Family Kayaking
August 19, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Horny Corner - Los Alamitos Bay
Registration coming soon...
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CLASS NOTES
Recent accomplishments of fellow Toros.
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Nico Payne (BA ‘13) joined the ABC30 Action News team in Fresno, Calif. Previously, Payne spent two years as a reporter and weekend weather anchor in Palm Springs. Payne began his career in Los Angeles, where he spent five years being mentored by some of the best in the broadcast industry. He started his on-camera journey as a weekday reporter and weekend anchor at KYMA in Yuma, Arizona.
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Katrina Manning (BS ‘10 / MPA '17) was named a Women of Influence in the field of health care by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Manning works for Blue Shield Promise Health Plan as community engagement manager, responsible for managing and investing in the strategic process to engage communities to achieve sustainable outcomes, goals and relationships. Manning also serves as a councilwoman for the city of Hawthorne.
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Bobbi Noel (aka Roberta Noel-Harrington) (MA ’79) passed away on March 7, 2023. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she worked as a teacher for second grade English language learners. In 1992, she moved to Guerneville, Calif., and shared her teaching gifts in the local school districts, teaching ESL, coordinating a homeschool program, running an after-school program, and working as a substitute classroom teacher. She retired in 2004. From 1999 to 2009, Noel and her family managed the Riverlane Resort in Guerneville, building life-long friendships with many of the regular guests.
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FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
Our faculty members participate in conferences around the world, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and journal papers that contribute to their field and highlight their expertise. View the latest >
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