Student Entrepreneurs Win Second Annual Business Plan Competition 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.

Presidential Scholars: 2009-10 Cohort Represents CSU Dominguez Hills’ Best and Brightest This evening, a reception for the 2009-10 Presidential Scholars will be held on the fifth floor of the new South Wing addition to the University Library at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The 24 students, who come from a wide range of disciplines, are supported by the award which is currently valued at more than $22,000 for first-time freshmen and $11,000 for transfer students.

Photo above: A certificate of recognition was presented to the CSU Dominguez Hills Iota Gamma Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma as the “Organization of the Day” on March 22 during the “Influential Women in California” event at the Loker Student Union. The chapter was recognized for its continuous support of the university, with guest panelist Rose Matsui Ochi, J.D., executive director of California Forensic Science Institute (at left) and President Mildred García cheering them on.

L-R: Kristi Medearis, senior, biology and Presidential Scholar; Brittney Uribe, sophomore, digital media arts and executive board officer, Iota Gamma; Karla Castillo, graduate student, teacher education and office coordinator, Office of Student Life; Rocio Diaz, junior, liberal studies; Monique Dominguez, sophomore, computer science and public relations chair, Iota Gamma; Neisha Rhodes, assistant to the dean, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences; and Andrea Alvarez, sophomore, computer science

For more information about the Iota Gamma Chapter at CSU Dominguez Hills, click here.

Photo by GK