Warren Ashley, director, Center for Mediated Learning and Distance Learning, appeared before the House Congressional Small Business Committee, Empowerment Subcommittee, Field Hearing on the "Digital Divide" in the Carson City Council Chamber on April 25, 2000. Ashley discussed the University's effort to ensure every student who graduates from Dominguez Hills is familiar with computer applications and the Internet. Congressional representatives Juanita Millender-McDonald and Mary Bono were impressed by the University's distance learning program and the plan to create a virtual campus community in the fall 2000.
Jamina O. Barnes, director of Alumni Relations, was elected treasurer and chair, CSU Alumni Council Finance Committee for the 2000/2001 academic year. The council, representing 23 campuses, meets quarterly to focus on important issues affecting alumni. It concentrates on each university's alumni organization regarding projects and programs that highlight and benefit the alumni and the CSU system.
Gayle Burns, School of Health, Steve Williams, Distance Learning, and Lynn Anderson and Marion Smith of Telecommunications Services represented CSU Dominguez Hills at CATS 2000 in April. CATS, the CSU's Consortium for Academic Technology Staff, meets annually at a CSU campus. Sacramento was the CATS 2000 site. Williams presented a ten-minute overview on CSUDH and Anderson co-presented a session on planning and budgeting for information technology. Smith served on the CATS planning committee as general sessions chair and co-presented a session on web site redesign.
Hansonia Caldwell, professor of music, was appointed chair of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's new Community Advisory Committee. Its goal is to help the Hollywood Bowl's audience become as diverse as the city's population. Her appointment was noted in a story in WAVE newspapers headlined, "Hollywood Bowl all set to showcase its musical diversity."
Robyn Coe, administrative assistant, Division of Nursing, presented a workshop/panel, titled "Conflict of Interest?" at the 32nd Annual Summer School, Labor/Management EAP Institute sponsored by the state of Nevada's Department of Human Resources, Health Division, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, in Las Vegas on Aug. 1.
Jose S. Cuervo, professor of foreign languages, was guest poet July 14 for "Noche de poesia" ("Night of poetry") at Palomar College in San Marcos. He departed July 30 for Spain to assume his post as CSU Director of the International Program for 2000-2001.
Elizabeth P. B. Davis, coordinator, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Disabled Employment Program, Office of Human Resources Management, has successfully completed another section of the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program. Davis has earned the designation of Advance Toastmasters Silver (ATM-S) and is a charter member of the Dominguez Hills Speaks Toastmasters International Club.
Janine Gasco, lecturer, anthropology, presented a paper titled, "Spanish Colonialism: Strategies for Domination in a New World," at an advanced seminar on "The Archaeology of Colonies" at the School for American Research, Santa Fe, March 19-23. Also, she presented a paper at the Society for American Archaeology meetings, April 6-9 in Philadelphia, titled "Interaction Between Central Mexico and the Soconusco Region from Toltec to Aztec Times." Additionally, Gasco has been awarded a research grant by the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies to conduct archaeological excavations and analysis in Chiapas, Mexico, during the summer of 2000. CSUDH anthropology student, Lucia Gudiel, will be assisting her in the field.
Donald Teruo Hata, professor of history, co-authored a book chapter with Nadine Ishitani Hata, professor of history and vice president for Academic Affairs at El Camino College. "Justice Delayed But Not Denied?" appears in Alien Justice: Wartime Internment in Australia and North America, published by the University of Queensland Press, Australia. The Hatas wrote about the successful grassroots movement for a presidential apology and monetary compensation for survivors of the World War II mass removal and incarceration of persons of Japanese ancestry.
Gilah Yelin Hirsch, professor of art, presented "Proprioception, Reflection, Recognition: The Positive Affect of Paradigmatic Form," an illustrated paper at the annual meeting of The Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness of the American Anthropology Association in Tucson in April. She also presented a second illustrated paper, "Art, Healing and the Mystery of the White Spheres," at the Life Science Foundation Conference in Kansas in April. During the spring and summer, Hirsch's paintings were exhibited at Yale Medical School, New Haven, Connecticut; the Hira Gallery, Providence, Rhode Island; and Macy Gallery, New York City. Hirsch's studio was featured on the "Venice Secret Garden Tour" in May. In July, Hirsch conducted a weeklong workshop, "Creativity from Inside Out: Generating Original Imagery," at the Hollyhock Institute, Cortes Island, British Columbia.
David Karber, professor of public administration, was selected as the recipient of the Hyundai School of Management Outstanding Professor Award in spring 2000. For receiving the award, Karber will receive a one-year free lease of a Hyundai car. Applicants for the annual award are reviewed by a committee of previous award recipients, and are evaluated on the basis of outstanding performance in all areas of teaching, scholarship and service with demonstrated extraordinary contributions in one area. Dean of the School of Management Donald Bates says the school is fortunate to have the support of local corporations like Hyundai. "Excellence in higher education too often goes unnoticed and is not rewarded. Hyundai is to be commended for its interest in, and support of excellence in higher education."
Thomas Landefeld, associate dean for faculty affairs and scholarly activities, College of Arts & Sciences, presented a short course on endocrinology at Xavier University in New Orleans, sponsored by the Endrocrine Society. Also, he was an invited participant at the Office of Research on Minority Health 10th Anniversary Conference, titled "Challenges in Health Disparity in the New Millenium: A Call to Action." The conference "attracted leaders in health agencies, government and academia," Landefeld reported. Also, Landefeld participated June 21-24 as a mentor at a session of the annual Endocrine Society in Toronto. The session was sponsored by the Minority Affairs Committee and was designed to counsel minority students in their educational pursuits, particularly in endocrinology. In addition, he chaired a session and gave a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, June 4-8, in Boston. The session was titled "Preparing Minority Students for Post-Baccalaureate Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - What Works and What Does Not."
Richard Malamud, professor of accounting & law, had his 21-page article, "A Review of the Golden State Scholarshare" published in July as a supplement to the Spidell California Taxletter. The article explains the intricate details of the plan including the tax and investment implications involved in funding an Internal Revenue Code Section 529 Plan (known also as a Qualified State Tuition Program). These plans can be used to fund a college or post-secondary education for the taxpayer, or for a child, grandchild, or even a friend.
J. Cynthia McDermott, professor, Teacher Education, and chair, Academic Senate 2000-01, was elected president of the South Bay Area Reading Association, and was interviewed by Stephen Gammell, author and illustrator, for the July issue of Book Links, a publication of the American Library Association.
Sandra Parham, dean, University Library, edited the book, Barbara C. Jordan: Selected Speeches, published by Howard University Press. Jordan, who died in 1996, was elected to the Texas State Senate in 1966. In 1972, she went on to be elected the first African American in the U.S. House of Representatives from the South. An inspired and passionate speaker, she was the first African American to deliver the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1976 and then again in 1992. Duly noted on the book jacket: "Perhaps nobody in this country is better qualified than Sandra M. Parham to compile and select speeches that reflect the life of Barbara C. Jordan. ÉShe had the opportunity to interact with Ms. Jordan on numerous occasions." Parham was the archivist and coordinator of special collections at Texas Southern University. In 1978, Jordan did not seek re-election and returned to Texas as a full-professor at Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. Yet she remained loyal to her alma mater, Texas Southern, where she had attended graduate school. Parham became archivist for the Barbara C. Jordan Collection. "The experience of reading hundreds of speeches by one of the greatest political minds of the twentieth century," wrote Parham, "created a desire to share a portion of the information housed in the archives."
Roulette Wiliam Smith, testing officer, had an article published regarding HIV and AIDS. His article first appeared June 16 in collaboration with a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Listserver, and can be found at http://www.edc.org/GLG/hiv-impact/hypermail/0202.html. He also made a presentation at the Proceedings of the XIII International AIDS Conference (Social Science - Rights, Politics Commitment and Action), in Durban, South Africa, July 9-14.
James Sudalnik, professor of communications, recently participated in the first-round national EMMY voting process as a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) Non-Fiction Peer Group. He also attended two ATAS Seminars in June at the Academy, one featuring Deepak Chopra; and the second featuring the entire above-the-line-staff and selected cast from Disney's recent remake of "Annie." Mr. Chopra attempted to provide new and innovative motivation for Academy members while the "Annie" crew presented an historical study of the development and production of the latest version, from a behind-the-scenes point of view.
Alonzo Rodriguez, associate vice president for Student Affairs, was nominated and selected by the American Association Of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) to be a reader for the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program. The program, funded by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and his wife Melinda, contributes a significant sum of dollars that will go to deserving high school graduates, undergraduates and graduates who will be attending colleges and universities throughout the United States. Over 60, 000 student applications were received. Announcement of the scholarship recipients were made at the beginning of summer. This endeavor also included the involvement and cooperation of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and the United Negro Fund.
Fred Rodriguez, assistant professor of graduate education, was keynote speaker for the Antelope Valley College Conference titled Celebrating Unity and Collaboration: A Cultural Celebration in Honor of Cinco de Mayo. As part of his presentation, "Visionary International Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Initiative for the New Millennium," he invited the college to join his international consortium and they accepted.
Carolyn Veek, program assistant, Faculty Mentoring Program and University Advisement Center, performed volunteer fieldwork with a variety of organizations with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars at the Republican National Convention.
George Wing, coach, Toro Men's Baseball, completed his 11th season with a record of 296-324, as reported in the Los Angeles Times, which noted that Wing is "four wins shy of taking over the No. 1 spot in career coaching victories at the school. The Toros' first baseball coach, Robert Bafia, was 299-234-1 from 1973-1982."
