Shell Pipeline Supports Scholarships, 50th Anniversary Events and Other Programs with $25,000 Gift

On March 11, Shell Pipeline presented a check for $25,000 to California State University, Dominguez Hills to support the Presidential Scholarships, Student Research Day, the Faculty Awards, and events to celebrate the university’s 50th anniversary, which will continue through spring 2011.

President Mildred García thanked representatives of Shell, including area manager Don Herman, for their continuing support of campus programs and events, including the Faculty Awards reception that was held the previous evening in the Loker Student Union.

Herman, who currently serves on the CSU Dominguez Hills Foundation Board, the philanthropic nonprofit arm of the university, emphasized the company’s appreciation for the university as a community resource.

“It’s truly an honor to a part of the Cal State Dominguez Hills family,” he said. “We really appreciate the things that the faculty and staff do to shape the young leaders of tomorrow.”

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California State University, Dominguez Hills has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), which administers the annual Honor Roll award, recognized more than 700 colleges and universities for their impact on issues from

poverty and homelessness to environmental justice.

CSU Dominguez Hills was one of only 16 universities in California and only 115 institutions nationwide to be named to the Honor Roll’s “with distinction” list, which is given to campuses that ranked the highest in the Honor Roll’s selection criteria. Honorees for the Honor Roll are chosen based on a series of selection factors including the scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.

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Brian Kehew: Getting in Tune With The Who’s Keyboard Tech

Musician, sound engineer, producer, and author Brian Kehew (Class of ’87, B.A., magna cum laude, audio recording/music synthesis) recently spoke to a class of digital media arts students, recalling his introduction to California State University, Dominguez Hills – and to a career that has included his own synthesizer-based band, mixing and producing albums for a firmament of stars, writing the definitive book on how the Beatles recorded their albums, and stumbling into every music fan’s dream: performing onstage with one of his favorite bands, The Who.

After working with The Who since 2002 as keyboard technician for John “Rabbit” Bundrick, Kehew was asked to fill in for 25 performances when Bundrick had to leave the band’s 2006-2007 tour to be with his wife who had been diagnosed with cancer. Kehew says that the decision was based on his rapport with the band, his knowledge of the set and ability to work with the band’s freeform performance style.

Kehew was on the road crew for The Who and their performance at Super Bowl XLIV in February, helping to prepare the band to play on a stage that was constructed on the field in a six-minute commercial break before the halftime show. He said that the ability to adapt quickly is critical for students who hope to work in the music industry.

Kehew credited CSU Dominguez Hills with building not only the technical skills he needed in the industry, but with providing the hands-on experience and individual attention that larger - and pricier – schools cannot provide because of large class sizes.

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Super Sunday: President Mildred García Promotes Importance of College for African American Students at Crenshaw Christian Center

President Mildred García represented California State University, Dominguez Hills in a CSU Super Sunday event at Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) on Sunday, Feb. 28 in Los Angeles. The systemwide initiative sends the presidents and other representatives of the 23 campuses to African American churches in their communities during Black History Month to inform and encourage parents and youth about the importance of higher education.

Introduced as the first Latina president of the CSU university system, García addressed the congregation with the need for the state and the nation to educate students of color so that they could carry on with the work of leaders like herself, CCC Pastor Fred Price, Jr., and television personality and philanthropist Tavis Smiley, who made a surprise appearance at the Sunday service.

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Tim Garrison (M.A. '04) will become the new principal at Poulsbo Elementary School. He will replace interim Principal Glen Robbins at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.

Carmelita Jeter (B.A. '06) won the 60 meters in 7.02 seconds in the USA Indoor Track and Convention Center. She has three of the world's top four times and the fastest four in the U.S. Last September, she ran 10.64 in the Shanghai Grand Prix to move into second on the all-time world performer list. She was also the world's fastest time since 1997.

We’d like to hear from you! Your friends at CSU Dominguez Hills want to know what you're up to! Email the Office of Alumni Programs at alumniprograms@csudh.edu.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of California State University, Dominguez Hills, we invite you to share with us your stories about campus life and what comes to mind when you reflect on your experience here.

From our alumni, we’d like fond memories of fellow students or professors, reminiscences of student life and academic progress, or how your experiences at CSU Dominguez Hills have shaped your lives and careers.

Your stories and memories may be published on the website and in other 50th Anniversary materials. Please send all submissions, either in written (not to exceed 200 words) or photographic form to jharmon@csudh.edu. We will accept submissions throughout the 50th Anniversary celebration, which ends at Commencement 2011.

Please include your name, major and graduation year; if you are also CSUDH staff or faculty please include your title and department, and the year you began your employment here.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing your stories on the 50th Anniversary website. 

Thank you and Go Toros!

April 14. 50th Anniversary Speaker Series. "Searching for Career Success: An Alumni Story" in Loker Student Union. 4:30-6pm. Alumni Panelists: Cheryl Browne (BS, 82), Toni Bock (BS, 89), Don Manning (BS, 08), Todd Rogers (BA, 84 & MA, 93).

Please RSVP to Marcella Burgos at (310) 243-2237 or mburgos@csudh.edu.

April 16-17, 23-25. Three Sisters. Guest Director, Clarence Gilyard (B.A. '89), April 16-17, 23 and 24 at 8pm; April 25 at 2pm in the University Theatre. Tickets are only $12.

For tickets call the Box Office at (310) 243-3589.

April 25. Reception for Alumni, Theatre Staff, and the Cast of Three Sisters. Edison Theatre, 4-6pm.

Please RSVP by Friday, April 16 to Marcella Burgos at (310) 243-2237 or mburgos@csudh.edu.

April 29. Grand Opening University Library. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 3-3:30pm, Library South Wing, Second Floor.

Tour of the new building 3:30-4:30pm, guided by staff.

Reception 3:30-5pm Mancillas Courtyard.

April 29. President's Scholarship Reception. Library South Wing, Fifth Floor, 6-9pm. Tickets are $30.

For your official invitation contact the Office of Development at giving@csudh.edu or (310) 243-2182.

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