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CSUDH Polling Place Brings Democratic Process to Campus on Election Day
On Nov. 4, the CSU Dominguez Hills participated in the presidential election by providing a regional polling place in the College of Extended and International Education auditorium. Approximately 700 members of the campus and local community cast their ballots at the site with the help of student volunteers and volunteers from the Los Angeles County Registrar’s office. CSUDH students accounted for 426 of those voters.
CSUDH President Mildred García cast her ballot on campus, recalling her family’s high regard for participating in the democratic process and pointing out that the experience is invaluable for students.
“It’s exciting that we’re having this voting poll here at Dominguez Hills,” García said. “It shows our students are engaged in the election process.”
Alumna Susan Lewis (Class of ’82, B.A., business administration) was one of the main CSUDH polling place coordinators. The daughter of Gil Smith, former Carson mayor and longtime supporter of the university, she wanted to be able to contribute to the historic election, she said.
“It encourages people, it inspires people and I wanted to be a part of it,” she said. “This is the first time we’ve been a polling place. People are really excited. Everyone wants to make sure their vote is counted, so we’re trying to make sure that that happens.”
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Alumni Connection: Beta Version of Online Alumni Community Released
The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to announce that after a long year of anticipation, the beta version of Alumni Connection, an exclusive online alumni community, has been released and is now available to explore.
Alumni Connection offers a place for alumni from all corners of the globe to come together and connect with each other as well as with the university. Tap into these resources and discover the continuing benefits of belonging to the Dominguez Hills alumni family:
- Online directory of alumni
- Career networking opportunities
- Campus news and much more
This week, the beta site will be made available to the CSUDH campus community and readers of the Alumni Link e-newsletter.
Visit Alumni Connection and begin exploring your community!
Take a look around the site and let us know what you think. You will need your campus ID number to register as a member of the community. If you need assistance, please email Alumni Relations.
During this beta testing phase we will continue enhancing the site and adding new features, so be sure to share your comments and suggestions with us.
The launch of the Alumni Connection site, is one of several exciting developments planned for CSU Dominguez Hills alumni, so stay tuned; there’s plenty more to come.
UPCOMING EVENTS
University Theatre production of 'Proof', Nov 21, 22, 28 and 29, 8pm; Nov 23 and 30, 2pm, Edison Studio Theatre, Purchase tickets online here.
A Diversity Chat: 'What is American?', Thurs, Dec 3, 3-5pm, Multicultural Center, 310-243-2519
Concert: Marcos Loya & Friends, Thurs, Dec 4, 7pm, LaCorte Hall A103
Concert: Carson-Dominguez Hills Wind Ensemble, Sat, Dec 13, 8pm, University Theatre
Visit www.csudh.edu for more information. |
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| $50,000 Verizon Gift Benefits First-Generation College Students |
| Verizon presented a check for $50,000 to the Evening at Dominguez program conducted by the office of Outreach and Information Services and the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at CSU Dominguez Hills on Nov. 3. The programs, which are tailored toward first-generation college students and their parents, provide recruitment and information to potential students, and academic support and mentoring once they enroll. |
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Visits CSU Dominguez Hills to Announce Partnership to Power CSUs with Solar Energy
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| With CSU Dominguez Hills and its 525-kilowatt solar electric parking canopy as a backdrop, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on Oct. 21 that the state has partnered with SunEdison to provide affordable solar power at 15 California State University (CSU) campuses and the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
In 2006, CSU Dominguez Hills became among the first CSU campuses and state facilities to participate in the power-purchase agreement, when SunEdison had a 3,288-panel solar electric canopy installed over a parking lot on campus. The system produces approximately 800,000 kilowatt hours a year, the equivalent of nearly a quarter of the university’s electricity needs. More importantly, the system produces
clean renewable energy onsite. The CSU Dominguez Hills project serves as a prime example of the types of installations that will be seen in the coming year on the other CSU campuses as a result of the partnership. |
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Did you know you can make a gift that provides a fixed income for life? More information can be found on our Planned Giving website or by calling 310-243-2182.
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