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Dominican receives national award for community service
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for a fifth year has honored Dominican University of California as a leader among institutions of higher education for their support of service-learning, volunteering, and civic engagement. This past year, 547 Dominican students were engaged in more than 10,931 hours of community service.
Aspen Institute invites Dominican to national consortium
Dominican University of California is among a select group of universities invited by the Aspen Institute to be part of a national dialogue in March in Washington, D.C. on rethinking undergraduate business education.
Dominican students, faculty busy during spring break
From studying field biology and conservation in Tanzania, to visiting the art galleries of Paris, to studying health care in Costa Rica, to working on behalf of orphans in Tijuana, Dominican students immersed themselves in a wide variety of educational, cultural, and service projects during Spring Break 2012.
'State of First Amendment' panel discussion at Dominican
A panel of experts hosted a “State of the First Amendment” discussion at noon on March 14 in the Garden Room at the Dominican University of California’s Heritage and Alumni House.
`Mindful Money' event comes to Dominican
Spencer Sherman, one of the top wealth advisors in the country and author of the bestselling book “The Cure for Money Madness” was guest speaker on March 6 in the Guzman Lecture Hall at Dominican University of California.
Big crowd attends PSAAC benefit event
The Penguin Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Dominican University of California staged a benefit event during a Pacific West Conference basketball doubleheader with Hawai'i Pacific University on February 23 in the Conlan Center, attracting a season-high crowd of 580.
Dominican receives First Amendment Grant
Dominican University of California is one of six colleges nationwide awarded a grant by the 1 for All program to support efforts to raise awareness of the First Amendment and the fundamental freedoms it protects.
Tsygankov speaks at Dominican on Russian elections
Andrei Tsygankov, Professor of International Relations and Political Science at San Francisco State University, presented “Putin and Medvedev: Back To The Future?” on February 28 in the Creekside Room at Dominican University of California.
Eve Ensler/Isabel Allende speak at Dominican
Tony Award-winning author of "The Vagina Monologues" Eve Ensler spoke before a crowd of more than 500 on Febuary 24 in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California .
Robert Bellah addresses Dominican audience
An appreciative Angelico Hall crowd heard Robert Bellah, considered the greatest living sociologist of religion, speak on February 9 at Dominican University of California.
Dominican students prepare to present at NCUR
Dominican students will travel to Weber State University in Utah this March to present their original research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
NBC's Tom Brokaw returns to Dominican campus
Veteran NBC News journalist Tom Brokaw, who moderated the third and final California Governor’s debate at Dominican between Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman in 2010, returned to Angelico Hall on January 22 to kickoff this year’s Institute for Leadership Studies' Spring Lecture Series.
Super Sunday for Guest Concert Series event
Violist Nancy Severance, a member of the San Francisco Symphony since 1982, joined fellow symphony members Dan Carlson and Peter Wyrick on stage on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, to perform in the Guest Concert Series in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California.
Free 'Healthy Seniors' program resumes Feb. 21
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Dominican University of California is once again accepting seniors age 60 & over into its 2012 Healthy Seniors program.
Journalist discusses Syrian uprising at Dominican
Journalist Reese Erlich, who recently traveled to Syria for the Christian Science Monitor and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, presented “Dateline Damascus: An Eyewitness Report On The Syrian Uprising” at Dominican University of California on January 26.
Top North Bay executives speak at Dominican
Top North Bay Executives shared and discussed 2012 Leadership Action Plans at a Business Edge Briefings Breakfast — "Developing Leaders To Improve Your Bottom Line" — on January 11 before a crowd of more than 50 in the Creekside Room at Dominican University of California.
Dominican basketball games airing on CMCM TV
Dominican University of California basketball has come to television. Dominican has partnered with Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM) to air tape-delayed coverage of Penguins men’s and women’s basketball home games at Conlan Center on public access TV. The first game – Dominican’s 51-48 upset victory over Chico State in women’s basketball on November 22 – was broadcast December 26,on CMCM Channel 30.
Dominican's Venture Greenhouse accepting new clients
Dominican University of California's Venture Greenhouse — an early stage, green business accelerator seeking talented entrepreneurs with viable, scalable business models that offer compelling environmental and/or social benefits — is accepting applications for its February intake of clients. The application deadline is January 16 at 5 p.m.
Lecture Series Features Granholm, Brokaw, Ensler
Veteran NBC News journalist Tom Brokaw, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, and authors Eve Ensler, Isabel Allende, Anne Lamott, and Robert Bellah, will headline Dominican University of California’s Leadership Lecture Series this winter and spring.
Severance joins SF Symphony performers for concert
Violist Nanci Severance, a member of the San Francisco Symphony since 1982, will be joined by fellow SF Symphony performers Dan Carlson and Peter Wyrick on stage on February 5, Super Bowl Sunday, to perform in the Guest Concert Series in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California.
Dominican hosts "Ivy" basketball game with Brown
Ivy League Brown University’s women’s basketball team played its first-ever game against Dominican University of California in the Conlan Center on December 29, in the “Holiday Ivy Classic.”
National recognition for Pre-Med Mentor Program
The Dominican Pre-Med Mentor Program, offered in association with Kaiser Permanente-Northern California, was featured at this year’s annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Denver, CO.
2011 ILS Fall Lecture Series draws record crowds
In its eighth year, the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Fall Lecture Series at Dominican University of California set attendance records for its seven-event schedule that featured three capacity crowds in Angelico Hall.
Dominican invited by CPD to lead International Project
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has invited Dominican University of California to lead an international project focused on stimulating international student involvement in civic engagement.
Mary B. Marcy Installed as Dominican's Ninth President
On October 29, Mary B. Marcy was officially installed as the ninth president of Dominican University of California. This was the first time in more than two decades, and only the ninth time ever, that the 122-year-old institution has installed a new president.
President Marcy's Inauguration Address
Here is Dr. Mary B. Marcy’s Presidential Inauguration Address during Installment Ceremonies at Angelico Hall on Saturday, October 29.
Faculty members compose poem for President Marcy
Here is a poem by Dominican faculty members Joan Baranow, Carlos Rodriguez, Thomas Burke, Judy Halebsky read in honor of Mary B. Marcy on the occasion of her Presidential Inauguration on October 29 at Angelico Hall.
Quartet San Francisco performs in Guest Concert Series
Quartet San Francisco, classical crossover specialists who have been nominated five times for Grammy awards, performed in the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California on November 13 in Angelico Hall.
"Hardball" host Matthews at Dominican on Wednesday
Chris Matthews, news anchor and political commentator best known for his nightly hour-long MSNBC talk show “Hardball,” will be appeared at Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California on Wednesday night, November 9, in the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Fall Lecture Series.
Dominican's Alemany Library Partners With MARINet
The Archbishop Alemany Library at Dominican University of California has joined with the Marin County library consortium, known as MARINet, to provide an improved, faster and state-of-the-art integrated library system for its students, faculty and staff.
Dominican President Marcy cuts ribbon at VG ceremony
Dominican University of California President Mary B. Marcy and San Rafael Mayor Albert J. Boro formally opened Dominican’s new Venture Greenhouse on October 5 during a green ribbon-cutting ceremony before a standing-room-only crowd of 150 in VG headquarters at 30 Castro Avenue in San Rafael.
Dominican graduate student awarded NIH $100,000 grant
Dominican University of California graduate student Esmeralda Ponce has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of her research focused on examining the role environmental contaminants play in the progression of breast cancer.
'Glee' actress and Emmys host Jane Lynch speaks at Dominican's ILS Lecture Series at Angelico Hall
Actress Jane Lynch, who hosted this year's Primetime Emmys on FOX, appeared September 25 in front of a near capacity crowd of 800 in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California as a speaker in Dominican’s Leadership Lecture Series.
Dominican's Guest Concert Series announces lineup featuring Grammy-nominated Quartet San Francisco
Beginning its 11th season of providing Marin County and the Bay Area with a unique opportunity to enjoy classical music, the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California has announced its performance lineup for the 2011-12 season beginning October 9.
Dominican Welcomes John M. Baworowsky, Vice President for Enrollment Management
John M. Baworowsky, Ph.D., has been appointed vice president for enrollment management at Dominican University of California.
Dominican LINES Ballet/BFA in Dance student wins Princess Grace Foundation scholarship award
The last time Dominican LINES Ballet/BFA in Dance student Jeffrey Van Sciver went to New York City with his mother, Iris, it was to enroll in The Juilliard School. Due to injury, his studies at Juilliard were cut short. But, on November 1, he will return to Manhattan with his mom to mark another major significant step in his dance career: To collect a $10,000 grant from the Princess Grace Foundation.
Bestselling Novelist Khaled Hosseini speaking at ILS Fall Lecture Series on September 15 at Angelico Hall
Dominican’s 2011 Fall Lecture Series continues on Thursday night, September 15, with bestselling author Khaled Hosseini presenting "The Kite Runner Graphic Novel," a new rendering of his bestselling novel of two boys growing up in Afghanistan.
Dominican to host CEO Discussion Following Hillary Clinton's Address to APEC Women/Economy Summit
Dominican University of California will broadcast a live simulcast of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s keynote address to the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum) Women and the Economy Summit on Friday, September 16. A panel discussion focused on women’s leadership in the new economy will follow the simulcast.
Pedro Guevara named Dominican's first-ever PacWest Preseason Player of the Year
Pedro Guevara, who was named first team All-Pacific West Conference and third team NCAA All-West Region last season for the Dominican University of California men’s soccer team, has been selected PacWest Preseason Player of the Year, the league announced August 31.
Dominican Begins Construction on Athletics Field Complex
Construction of a new multi-purpose, synthetic-turf field and athletics complex with six new tennis courts is underway at Dominican University of California, Athletics Director Terry Tumey has announced.
President Mary Marcy Welcomes Students to 2011-12 Academic Year
As a new academic year gets underway this week, Dominican University of California welcomes 430 freshmen and transfer students to the Dominican community. Total enrollment exceeds 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students.
Business Accelerator Open to New Green Tech, Environmental Clients
Dominican’s new Venture Greenhouse is accepting a third round of applications from early stage businesses that address environmental and social issues.
"Glee's" Jane Lynch, "Hardball's" Chris Matthews, authors Hosseini, McCullough, Bryson top Lecture Series
"Glee" actress Jane Lynch, "Hardball" presenter Chris Matthews, bestselling authors Khaled Hosseini, David McCullough and Bill Bryson, and cosmologist Brian Swimme will headline Dominican University of California’s Leadership Lecture Series this fall.
Discovery Channel features Dominican's `Disasterman'
Psychology Professor Dr. Matt Davis -- known around campus as “Disasterman” -- is one of the experts featured in the Discovery Channel’s new Curiosity series.
First Year Experience Focuses on `Big History'
Dominican University of California’s incoming freshmen will spend their first year exploring the origins and evolution of the universe in an interactive, multi-disciplinary course based on "Big History." Throughout the year, students will gain a greater understanding of today’s issues by studying the many links between nature and humankind.
KGO's Cheryl Jennings co-presenting "Our Fertile Ground" exhibit in Dominican's Alemany Library Gallery
The Alemany Library at Dominican University of California is presenting a photography exhibit -- “Our Fertile Ground: Helping South African Children With HIV/AIDS” -- that began July 16 with an Opening Reception in the library's first-floor gallery.
NCAA grants Dominican full certification in Division II athletics beginning this upcoming 2011 season
Less than three years after joining the Pacific West Conference, Dominican University of California on July 8 received notification from the National Collegiate Athletic Association that it has been granted full membership privileges by the NCAA Division II Committee. This is the final step in becoming an across-the-board active Division II program.
Retiring Dominican President Joseph R. Fink delivers Commencement address to record Class of 2011
Retiring Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink, who led the institution’s transformation from a small college of 650 students into a vibrant University of more than 2,300 students during his 23-year tenure, presented the Commencement address at ceremonies on May 14 in Forest Meadows Amphitheater.
Dominican repeats as PacWest academic champion
For the second year in a row, Dominican University of California has been awarded the Pacific West Conference’s Academic Achievement Award, the first school in the current nine-team league to win the award in its first two years as a PacWest member institution.
Booker Harris named new basketball coach at Dominican
Booker T. Harris, a member of the USF Dons’ NCAA Division I tournament team in 1998 who was the top assistant coach for NCAA Div. II perennial powerhouse Metro State in Denver the past two seasons, has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at Dominican University of California, the University announced May 17.
Retiring Dominican President Joseph R. Fink delivers Commencement address to record Class of 2011
Retiring Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink, who led the institution’s transformation from a small college of 650 students into a vibrant University of more than 2,300 students during his 23-year tenure, presented the Commencement address at ceremonies on May 14 in Forest Meadows Amphitheater.
Dominican's Service-Learning program named to President's Community Service Honor Roll
Dominican University of California has been named to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
Dominican hosts "CEO Summitt on International Trade"
Business promotion officers from U.S. Embassies throughout Europe participated in "CEO Summitt on International Trade" on May 10 at Dominican University of California.
Dr. Abraham Verghese speaks to capacity crowd in finale of ILS Spring Lecture Series featuring Caroline Kennedy
A capacity of crowd of more than 850 filled Angelico Hall on April 27 as Dr. Abraham Verghese, Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, was guest speaker in the “One Book One Marin” presentation at Dominican University of California.
Dominican launches "Venture Greenhouse" business accelerator as learning laboratory for entrepreneurs
Dominican University of California has launched an early stage green business accelerator to support entrepreneurs developing environmentally and socially beneficial businesses. Inspired by Dominican’s MBA in Sustainable Enterprise (the Green MBA), the new “Venture Greenhouse” will serve as a learning laboratory for the University’s business students and a resource for social and environmental entrepreneurs who want to start green businesses in Marin.
Dr. Nicola Pitchford named Dean of School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Dominican University
Dominican University of California has announced that Dr. Nicola Pitchford has been selected new Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University. She will replace interim dean Philip Novak whose term is ending June 30.
Sudden Oak Death "Blitz" free training session on Saturday at Dominican Science Center
The public is invited to participate in a free training session at Dominican University of California on how to identify Sudden Oak Death (SOD) symptoms and collect samples for testing. The session is on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in Science Center Room 102.
St. Lawrence String Quartet, featuring Stanford musicians, concludes 10th anniversary season of Guest Concert Series
The St. Lawrence String Quartet, featuring Stanford University Music Faculty, performed April 17 in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California as part of the 10th anniversary season of the Guest Concert Series.
Caroline Kennedy addresses capacity crowd at Dominican's Angelico Hall in ILS' 2011 Spring Lecture Series
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the 35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy, spoke to a capacity crowd of more than 800 at Angelico Hall on Wednesday, April 13, as part of the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Spring Lecture Series at Dominican University of California.
Dominican graduate student contributes to research published in "Nature" online publication
David Zucker, a graduate student in the Dominican University of California/Buck Institute for Research on Aging MS in Biological Sciences program, contributed to a study appearing in the March 30 online edition of Nature.
Dominican University joins Department of Commerce trade mission to Indonesia, Vietnam
Dominican University of California is among the 56 colleges and universities invited to join Francisco Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, on the Obama Administration’s first education services trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, April 2-8.
Dr. Dan Moshavi named new Dean of School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University
Dominican University of California has announced that Dr. Dan Moshavi has been selected new Dean of the School of Business and Leadership at the University. He will replace interim dean Gary Williams at the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.
St. Lawrence String Quartet performing April 17 in 10th anniversary season of Guest Concert Series
The St. Lawrence String Quartet will be performing Sunday, April 17, in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California as part of the 10th anniversary season of the Guest Concert Series.
Caroline Kennedy speaking April 13 in 2011 ILS Spring Lecture Series at Dominican's Angelico Hall
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the 35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy, will speak on April 13 in Angelico Hall as part of the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Spring Lecture Series at Dominican University of California.
Dr. Mary Marcy named President-Elect at Dominican
Dominican University of California has announced that Dr. Mary B. Marcy has been elected President of the University. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2011, when she will succeed Dr. Joseph R. Fink and become the ninth person to lead Dominican in its 121-year history.
Dr. Denise Lucy honored by Marin Women's Hall of Fame
Dr. Denise Lucy, founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership Studies at Dominican University of California, was inducted into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame Dr. Lucy -- along with Julie Abrams, Linda Davis, Barbara Lee, Dolly Nave and Youth Leadership Institute CEO Maureen Sedonaen, who holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Dominican -- at Marin Women’s Hall of Fame ceremonies on March 19 in San Rafael.
Musicians from world-acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque to perform in Guest Concert Series' 10th anniversary season
The 10th anniversary of the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California will continue on March 27 with several musicians from the world-acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque performing at Angelico Hall. Musicians Lisa Weiss and Joseph Edelberg on baroque violin, and baroque cellist David Goldblatt will appear on stage with Yuko Tanaka, Carmel Bach Festival’s Solo Harpsichordist, and baritone Craig Singleton, the Chair of the Department of Music and Performing Arts at Dominican.
Ted Danson, Suze Orman coming to Dominican for 2011 ILS Spring Lecture Series featuring Caroline Kennedy
Emmy Award-winning actor Ted Danson and celebrity financial advisor and television host Suze Orman both will be appearing at Angelico Hall as guest speakers in the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Spring Lecture Series at Dominican University of California.
Dominican LINES Ballet students invited to Monaco
Three LINES Ballet/Dominican BFA in Dance seniors have returned from Monaco after accepting invitations to the Monaco Dance Forum’s annual Tremplin Jeunes Ballet where the top 50 dance students from around the world, from Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Italy, Holland and Russia, auditioned.
Dominican's ILS director Dr. Denise Lucy to be inducted into Marin Women's Hall of Fame
Dr. Denise Lucy, founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership Studies at Dominican University of California, will be inducted into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame
World-acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque perform next in Guest Concert Series' 10th anniversary season
The 10th anniversary of the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California will continue at Angelico Hall on March 27 with the world-acclaimed Philharmonia Baroque.
Caroline Kennedy headlines star-studded 2011 ILS Spring Lecture Series at Dominican's Angelico Hall
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the 35th President of the United States John F. Kennedy, tops an impressive array of guest speakers for the Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2011 Spring Lecture Series in Angelico Hall at Dominican University of California.
Dominican receives $2 million bequest from Yin estate
Dominican University of California has received a $2 million bequest from the estate of H.B. Yin and Dominican alumna Lillian L.Y. Wang Yin, Ph.D. The gift – the largest ever individual gift supporting Dominican’s science program – will provide student tuition assistance and faculty support in the University's Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Keck Foundation awards $250,000 grant to Dominican
Dominican University of California has received a $250,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to purchase sophisticated scientific equipment that will significantly advance faculty research and support growth of the University’s undergraduate research program.
Guest Concert Series' 10th anniversary season resumes with chamber concert on February 6 at Angelico Hall
The 10th anniversary of the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California will resume at Angelico Hall in the new year on February 6 with a choice chamber concert featuring violinist Shinya Abe and San Francisco Symphony musicians.
Dominican GreenMBA graduate's business plan results in invitation to the White House, State of the Union Address
When Zach Davis was creating his Capstone business plan before graduating from Dominican’s GreenMBA program in 2009, it did not include a YouTube video, a telephone call from Vice President Joseph Biden and an invitation to the White House and the State of the Union Address. It just all worked out that way.
Dominican hosts open house at Edgehill Mansion
Dominican University of California hosted on Monday, January 24, to unveil the Dominican Heritage and Alumni House in the newly-renovated 123-year-old Edgehill Mansion.
Terry St. John paintings on display at Dominican
Terry St. John, one of the Bay Area’s premier landscape painters, has opened an exhibit “Recent Painting, Figure and Landscape” in the San Marco Gallery at Alemany Library on the Dominican University of California campus.
Dominican professor receives National Science Foundation grant to improve STEM education
Dr. Diara Spain, an associate professor of biology and director of the Honors Program at Dominican University of California, is the recipient of a SENCER-National Science Foundation sub-grant to develop a new General Education science course for non-science majors enrolled in the Honors Program.
Dominican approved for special education teacher training of children with autism
Dominican University of California will meet the growing demand for special education teachers trained to work with children with autism. The University has received approval from the accrediting body of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) teacher preparation program. The Commission’s Committee on Accreditation (COA) voted to approve the ASD Added Authorization program at its meeting on November 5.
Penguins host touted teams from Washington in Dominican Classic men's basketball holiday event
Seattle Pacific University, the top ranked team in the NCAA Division II West Region men’s basketball poll in November, was the featured guest for the four-team Dominican Classic December 17-18, at the Conlan Center. The Falcons lived up to their billing.
Nelson Mandela University math professor visiting Dominican campus to improve education in South Africa
Dr. Hugh Glover, Professor of Math Education at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa, is visiting the Dominican University of California campus through December 10.
Dominican GreenMBA graduate's business plan results in invitation to the White House, State of the Union Address
When Zach Davis was creating his Capstone business plan before graduating from Dominican’s GreenMBA program in 2009, it did not include a YouTube video, a telephone call from Vice President Joseph Biden and an invitation to the White House and the State of the Union Address. It just all worked out that way.
Travel expert Rick Steves draws near capacity crowd for ILS' 2010 Fall Lecture Series finale
The 2010 Institute for Leadership Studies’ 2010 Fall Lecture Series came to a close on November 10 when a near capacity crowd of close to 750 packed into Angelico Hall to hear Rick Steves, PBS television host and travel expert.
PBS' Spencer Michels hosts "Intergenerational Conversation" in Guzman Lecture Hall
A crowd of about 100 attended "Intergenerational Conversation: A Dialogue with Spencer Michels" on October 29 at Dominican University of California. The community dialogue in Guzman Lecture Hall was a free event.
Capacity crowd, statewide audience watches California governor's debate at Dominican
In front of a capacity crowd in Angelico Hall and a statewide television audience, Dominican University of California on October 12 hosted the third and final California governor’s debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman.
AARP Announces Sponsorship of October 12th Gubernatorial Debate
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP is a sponsor of the October 12 California gubernatorial debate at Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Dominican, in partnership with NBC, is presenting the debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman.
In Ticketing Provides Eco-Friendly Tickets to California Governor’s Debate at Dominican University of California
KQED Airs Live Statewide Radio Broadcast of Governor's Debate at Dominican
KQED, one of the most-listened-to public radio stations in the nation and its statewide news program, “The California Report,” distributed the live NBC broadcast of the California Governor’s Debate to public radio stations for broadcast throughout California. Tom Brokaw of NBC News moderated the Tuesday, October 12th one-hour debate between Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman at Dominican’s Angelico Hall.
Guest Concert Series begins 10th anniversary season on October 17 with Ariel Ensemble
The 10th anniversary of the Guest Concert Series at Dominican University of California will begin on October 17 and this season features performances including the San Francisco Symphony Musicians, Philharmonia Baroque Musicians and the St. Lawrence String Quartet.
Autodesk sponsors governor's debate at Dominican University of California
Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, is a sponsor of the October 12 California Governor’s Debate at Dominican University of California. Dominican, in partnership with NBC, is presenting the debate between Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Republican candidate Meg Whitman.
Dominican University of California Extends Lottery for Governor's Debate Tickets
Record fall enrollment reported as Dominican begins classes for 2010-11 academic year
Dominican University of California today welcomed a record freshmen class of 343 to campus, marking an impressive 18 percent increase from the same time last fall. Of those 343 students, 181 are of minority descent.
Dominican launches California Governor's Debate website for October 12 event at Angelico Hall
Dominican University of California has launched a new website – www.cagovdebate.com – to provide up-to-date information and engage the community in the October 12 California Governor’s Debate at Angelico Hall on Dominican’s campus.
Robert Reich joins Michael Caine, Rick Steves for ILS Fall Leadership Lecture Series
Professor and politician Robert B. Reich , travel author and PBS TV host Rick Steves and Academy Award-winning actor Michael Caine headline the 2010 Institute for Leadership Studies Fall Lecture Series at Dominican University of California.
NBC News' Tom Brokaw to moderate Whitman-Brown gubernatorial debate October 12 at Dominican
Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink on August 4 announced that veteran NBC News journalist and author Tom Brokaw will serve as the moderator for the California Governor’s debate between Republican candidate Meg Whitman and Democratic candidate Jerry Brown on Tuesday, October 12. The debate will take place at Angelico Hall on the Dominican University of California campus. The debate will air live at 6:30 p.m. on the California NBC Local Media stations including NBC Bay Area, KNBC Los Angeles, KNSD San Diego, on NBC affiliates KCRA in Sacramento and KSBW in Salinas/Monterey and will be offered to other California NBC stations. Brokaw, who was the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982-2004, is currently a special correspondent for NBC News.
NCAA grants Dominican athletics "provisional" status
A year after becoming a member of the Pacific West Conference, the Dominican University of California Department of Athletics on July 9 received notification from the National Collegiate Athletic Association that it has been granted provisional status by the NCAA Division II Committee, a giant step for Dominican in becoming a full Division II program.
Dominican Invites Leading Candidates to California Governor’s Debate
Dominican University of California, along with NBC Universal owned-and-operated California television stations, has extended formal invitations to the leading candidates for Governor following the results of Tuesday’s June 8th primary. Dominican President Joseph R. Fink extended the invitations to Republican party candidate Meg Whitman and Democratic party candidate Jerry Brown to participate in its California gubernatorial debate scheduled for October at Dominican’s Angelico Hall.
Dominican University of California Plans to Host 2010 General Election California Governor’s Debate
Dominican University of California, in association with the NBC Universal owned-and-operated California television stations, announced May 13 that it intends to host the 2010 Governor’s debate in October at Angelico Hall.
Dominican wins PacWest's Academic Achievement Award
Dominican University of California capped its first season in NCAA Division II competition by being named the top school in the classroom in the Pacific West Conference.

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