Alumni Return to CSU Dominguz Hills for Commencement Exercises

Thirty-four alumni of California State University, Dominguez Hills returned to their alma mater on May 21 to march in a traditional Alumni Processional during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP). Coming from as near as Carson and as far as Quartz Hill, the graduates spanned the university’s last five decades in history and its diversity of educational opportunity in their achievements.

Gail Bosfield (Class of ’99, B.A., human services; ’04, M.A., education) followed the example of her mother Saundra Bosfield (Class of ’99, M.S., nursing/nurse education) and attended CSU Dominguez Hills. The two participated in the Alumni Processional.

“Participating in the ceremony was a great reminder of the excitement of my own ceremonies of receiving my bachelor’s and master’s degrees,” said Gail Bosfield, who is a social worker for children and adults with developmental disabilities at the Regional Center of Orange County. “I wish the Class of 2010 the best and to never give up on their dreams! Everything can be accomplished through hard work and dedication.”

“Taking part in the ceremony as an alum was a very exhilarating experience and gave me an opportunity give back by adding to the joy of the moment,” said Alona Barnes (Class of ’07, B.A., physical education/pre-physical therapy). “I can remember the feeling of accomplishment and the sense of new beginnings that I had as I approached the stage in 2007, starting on an incredible journey to find a place where I can take all of these tools and lessons I've acquired and put them to good use.”

Many CSU Dominguez Hills alumni have found that place at their alma mater.

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Like most American college students, Louise Isako Miyake Morita and Terushi Naritoku looked forward to achieving their goal of a college education that would lead to a successful career of their choice. Unlike most American college students, they were unable to continue their education due to a governmental decree: Executive Order 9066 signed on Feb. 19, 1942, designated all Japanese residents of the United States –including natural-born citizens or Nisei – as enemy aliens of the United States and ordered them to concentration camps in remote areas of the country. On May 21, 2010 Miyake and Naritoku finally became college graduates. They were awarded honorary degrees from the CSU at the university’s commencement ceremony for the College of Professional Studies. The degrees were awarded in recognition of the interruption of their college educations due to their imprisonment.

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Alumni Notes

Jeanette Dinwiddie-Moore (BA '92) was inducted by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). She was recognized by the AICP College of Fellows for her community service and leadership accomplishments.

Laura Esquivel (BA '94) has been appointed to the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors. Ms. Esquivel is the founder and principal of Esquivel Strategies, a company that develops and implements legislative and advocacy strategy, outreach, coalition and strategic communitaion for progressive issue and advocacy campaigns.

Edward Knight (MA '00) is now Chaplain Emeritus of the Springfield Police Department, Springfield Mass. The chaplains program serves the interfaith spiritual health care of the community in a crisis situation or any emergency response worker seeks the need of a chaplain.

Msgr. Sabato "Sal" Pilato (MA '87) the superintendent of Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles since 2008, was recently designated with the papal honor and title of "Chaplain to His Holiness" and Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI.

Dr. John Tracy (BA '76), currently the Officer and senior vice president of Engineering, Operations & Technology, was honored with the 2008 SAE Aerospace Engineering Leadership Award.

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.

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.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU Dominguez Hills. This is a program of educational, cultural and social opportunities for retired an semi-retired individuals age 50 and above. Please visit one of the upcoming Open Houses:

Aug 17 – CSU Dominguez Hills campus, Carson

For more information contact Jim Bouchard at 310-243-3729 or jbouchard@csudh.edu

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