Works of art ranging from motion graphics, giant posters, and web design to mixed media assemblage, ceramic sculpture, and paintings, all created by 25 graduating seniors in studio art and design at California State University, Dominguez Hills are featured in the “Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition: B.A. Graduates” on display through May 20 in the University Art Gallery.

Eight students have taken top honors in a business plan competition put on by the College of Business Administration and Public Policy at California Sate University, Dominguez Hills. In its second year, the CBAPP Business Plan Competition provides CSU Dominguez Hills students with real- world experience in developing a business plan and offers winners cash prizes and invaluable advice from local business leaders to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and spirit.

California State University, Dominguez Hills celebrated the history and recent restoration of its Shinwa-En Japanese Garden with a rededication ceremony on Saturday, May 1.

On April 22, the English department at California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted the Annual Pat Eliet Lecture Series which invites prominent writers of the day to come and share their knowledge with students and faculty. This year’s speaker was Harryette Mullen, renowned poet and Associate Professor of English and African
American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.

On April 14, four successful alumni returned to California State University, Dominguez Hills for a panel titled “Searching for Career Success: An Alumni Story.” The event was part of the 50th Anniversary Speaker Series. Panelists included Toni Bock, director of community relations for Virco and chair of Torrance Chamber of Commerce executive board; Dr. Cheryl Browne, M.D., physician-in-charge at Kaiser Permanente, South Bay; Don Manning, assistant store director at Saks Off Fifth; and Todd Rogers, mayor of Lakewood and commander with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.