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For Alumni and Friends of CSU Dominguez Hills
October 2023
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We're Back!
Welcome to the latest edition of the Alumni Newsletter! Its’ been a while since we’ve been able to put one of these together – sorry for the delay. In the meantime, we’ve been busy!
Since our last newsletter, a lot has happened here at CSUDH. We’ve enjoyed great alumni events like our annual Burgundy and Gold Night at Dodger Stadium and our splashy kayaking excursion at Alamitos Beach. The campus has also been buzzing, with June’s commencement celebrations and the announcement of the largest philanthropic donation in the university’s history—a $22 million gift from the Ballmer Group to support our Toros Teach L.A. program.
Enjoy this latest edition of the Alumni Newsletter and don’t forget to keep in touch!
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Commencement 2023 Highlights Perseverance
More than 3,300 proud Toros walked the stage at Commencement 2023 in Dignity Sports Park Tennis Stadium, supported by the joyous cheers of family, friends, and fellow students. Six ceremonies held on May 19-20 honored the commitment and persistence displayed by the Class of 2023, which ended one journey with a flip of the tassel and now begins another...
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CSUDH Alumna Brings Toro Pride to DC Politics
Ruby Robles loves being where the action is. That’s one big reason that the CSUDH alumna’s current job, working in Washington, D.C., as the press secretary for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, suits her to a T...
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CSUDH to Bolster Racially Diverse Educators with $22 Million Gift from Ballmer Group
More than 1,000 new teachers of preschool and early elementary school grades will start work in the Golden State over the next six years thanks to two new programs being launched at CSUDH, following a transformative gift...
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Where Are They Now: Jose Solache
The CSU Chancellor's Office launched a series to check in with alumni to hear about their journey from campus to career. In this installment, CSUDH alumnus Jose Solace pays it forward for future college students by serving on the CSU Alumni Council...
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CSUDH Alumna Fills Vanna White’s Shoes on Wheel of Fortune
When co-host Vanna White tested positive for COVID-19 before Wheel of Fortune shot their “Teachers Week” episodes in July, the hit game show called on a CSUDH alumna to fill in—2023 California Teacher of the Year Bridgette Donald-Blue...
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Political Science Alumni Mixer
Alumni from the Political Science program were invited to a mixer at the Innovation and Instruction patio on August 23, 2023. Raymund Diaz (BS '02) served as host of the event, who also obtained his degree in Political Science from CSUDH. All attendees participated in a short meet and greet before being updated on the program's developments by Natural & Behavioral Sciences Dean Dr. Philip LaPolt.
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STAY INVOLVED
Tune in for special guest lectures, theatre productions, concerts, and more!
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“Personal, Small, Medium, Large, Family” by Mario Ybarra, Jr.
September 30 - December 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Viewing time)
CSUDH University Art Gallery
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LAEDC Future Forum: Future of Bioscience
October 19, 2023
5:00 p.m.
CENTRL Office South Bay
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South Bay Economic Forecast: Build Tomorrow, Today
October 26, 2023
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CSUDH Loker Student Union
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Save the Date: DH vs. UCLA Men's Basketball Pre-game Rally and Exhibition Game
October 31, 2023
Time: TBD
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA
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Homecoming 2024
February 12 - 17, 2023
Time: TBD
CSUDH Campus
Save the Date...
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CLASS NOTES
Recent accomplishments of fellow Toros.
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Sarah Currie, RNC, MSN, NEA-BC (BS ’96) has been named chief nursing executive and senior vice president of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Currie will lead the institution's Magnet-recognized nursing program, the highest nursing designation a hospital can receive. Currie will also oversee the institution's Nurse Residency Program. Currie joins St. Jude from Children's Wisconsin, where she worked for 21 years.
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Imelda M. Huerta (MPA ’15) has been promoted to assistant city manager for the city of Vista. Huerta, a Vista native, began her career in public service with the city in 2000 and has held several positions with the city including management analyst, management assistant, development services technician, senior office specialist, and office specialist.
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Victoria Hurst (MA ’03) has been named the new special education director of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Hurst has worked as a special education coordinator for the past 13 years. She's also worked as assistant principal at Roosevelt Elementary School, a teacher, summer school intensive intervention teacher, and a family literacy specialist.
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Carmelita Jeter (BS ’06) joined UNLV as the new head coach of their track & field and cross country programs. Jeter, a former Olympic champion, comes to Las Vegas after serving as assistant coach at USC for the last two years. She has also coached at Alabama, Missouri State and CSUDH.
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Robin Meeks (BA ’98) was named Chief Marketing Officer and Associate Vice President at Seattle University (SU). This was a newly created role, and will now lead a team of marketing colleagues and campus partners in elevating the academic reputation of SU and strengthening brand alignment and enrollment marketing. Robin brings to the position nearly 15 years of experience in higher education.
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Jonathan Molina Mancio (BS ’23) has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees. Molina Mancio served as Vice President of Finance for the California State Student Association from 2022 to 2023. He was President and CEO of Associated Students, Incorporated at CSUDH during the 2021-22 school year.
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Jennifer Randle (BS ’99) has joined MaC Venture Capital, a majority Black-owned venture firm, as its first chief operating officer. In this role, Randle will support firm operations from finance and accounting to investor relations and IT.
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David Charles Carlisle, II (BA ’73) passed away on Aug. 5th in New Palestine, Indiana. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, he went to school in California and spent the remaining 34 years of his life in and around Indianapolis. David was known for his sense of humor and care for others. He had an uncanny ability to make any stranger a friend, and would often go the extra mile to make someone smile.
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Dr. Garry Hart passed away on Aug.13, 2023. He began his career at California State College, Dominguez Hills in 1970 as Assistant Professor of Mathematics and coordinator for Academic Advising. In 1975, he became an Associate Professor, then a full Professor in 1983, while also serving as Academic Senate Chair from 1983-1984. He was also Mathematics Department Chair from1986-1987 and 1991-1999. Dr. Hart retired in 2007 and became Emeritus Faculty in 2011.
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Edith L. Rosemund (BS/BA ’77) died on July 17, 2023 at age 95. Edith moved from California to Everett, Wash. in 2018 to be cared for by her youngest daughter while residing at Brookdale Senior Living. Edith was a loving mom and dedicated grade school teacher in Southern California for over 30 years. She was a life member of Delta Theta Sorority and served her West Rancho Dominguez and Compton communities for many happy years.
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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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to support scholarships and other campus initiatives.
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