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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.

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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.