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Business Students Create Record Label

Business students at Dominican University of California have started their own independent record label and are in the process of creating an album featuring their newly signed artists – all as part of an undergraduate course “Marketing for the Music Industry.”

Dr. Sima Samar to discuss "Personal Risks Overshadowed by Saving Lives"

Dr. Sima Samar, the internationally recognized human rights advocate from Afghanistan, will discuss her work on behalf of Afghanistan's women and girls during a lecture on Tuesday, November 7. The lecture is from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 in the Creekside Room.

Dominican Celebrates 10th Anniversary of International Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area

Dominican University of California and the International Latino Film Festival – San Francisco Bay Area (ILFF) welcome the public to celebrate the festival’s tenth anniversary with a series of events at the University’s San Rafael campus. Dominican is home to the ILFF, as well as to the festival’s extensive film library.

Dominican Invites Students to Submit NCUR Abstracts

Undergraduate students from throughout the United States who have participated in research or other forms of scholarly, creative, or artistic work may submit an abstract to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) for possible acceptance and presentation. Dominican University of California will host the 21st annual meeting of NCUR from April 12 – 14, 2007.

Dominican Day of Service - 2006

On Friday, October 20, 2006, Dominican University of California will observe its first “Dominican Day of Service.” The University has created a menu of volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife restoration projects at the Marin Headlands and Kehoe Beach, a makeover project for Homeward Bound, and a kitchen project for Meals of Marin.

Nature's Vortex opens November 1

Nature’s Vortex, an exhibition of color photomontage by Sister Adele Rowland, O.P., will be displayed in Dominican University of California’s San Marco Gallery, located in the Alemany Library, from November 1, 2006 through January 2, 2007.

Dominican Hosts California Indian Conference

Dominican University of California will host the 21st annual California Indian Conference, October 13 through 15. Dominican is co-sponsoring the event in association with the Marin Museum of the American Indian. This year’s conference theme is “Through Our Eyes: Looking Back While Moving Forward.”

Dominican Hosts Save Seafood Tour

The public is invited to attend lectures and a free lunch on Tuesday, October 10, when Dominican hosts the Save Seafood Tour.

Occupational Therapy Students to Assess Senior Drivers

Dominican University of California has partnered with the Marin County Commission on Aging to present CarFit, a program designed to check on how well senior drivers and their vehicles work together. The event will be held on October 28 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Marin Civic Center Jury parking lot.

Fall Lectures, Events, Music at Dominican

Dominican University of California welcomes the public to attend lectures, musical performances, and art exhibits during Fall 2006. The following events are open to the public. Most events are free, except where noted. Free parking is available in the Conlan Recreation Center parking lot at the intersection of Grand and Acacia avenues.

Virtual Nursing Simulation Lab Will Give Students Real-World Clinical Experience

Dominican University of California has been awarded $216,000 from the Texas-based RGK Foundation for the development and staffing of a nursing simulation lab. The state-of-the-art lab will provide Dominican nursing students with clinical experience in a risk-free virtual reality environment. The lab also will be available to community health practitioners

Dominican Hosts Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute

Fifty-four high school students will spend the week living and learning at Dominican University of California during the Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute, August 1-5. The program has a 98 percent success rate at sending low-income, underrepresented students to college.

Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate, to discuss "Human Rights, Islam and the West"

Dr. Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, will speak on “Human Rights, Islam and the West” in a lecture on Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Angelico Concert Hall.

Dominican Research Published in Adolescence

Girls Circle, a structured support group model developed for girls aged 9-18 years, helps girls feel better about their bodies, their social interactions, and their prospects for the future, according to a study by researchers at Dominican University of California. Girls who have a positive self-image and feel in control of their future are less likely to engage in risky activities.

Dominican Hosts 10th Annual International Forgiveness Day

Three individuals who despite suffering tremendous loss in their lives have publicly forgiven those who caused this loss will be honored as a Hero of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace at the 10th annual International Forgiveness Day celebration, Sunday, August 6. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican University of California’s Angelico Concert Hall.

Webcam Tracks Science Center Construction

Visitors to Dominican University of California’s website can view progress of the University’s Science Center via webcam. The image updates every four seconds between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Read more in this story for the link to the cam.)

Rediscover China: A Photographic Exhibition

Rediscover China, a photographic exhibition of China today, is open to the public through August 24 in the gallery at Dominican University of California’s Alemany Library.

Community Partnership: Dominican and Book Passage

A new partnership between Dominican University of California and Book Passage will enable both Dominican students and community members to earn academic credit for participating in selected Book Passage classes and writing conferences. The program, which begins this summer, will offer credit for both graduate and undergraduate work.

Reverend Cecil Williams Delivers Inspiring Commencement Address

Reverend Cecil Williams, CEO of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church and Minister of Glide’s National and International Ministries, delivered the 2006 commencement address on Saturday, May 13. Reverend Williams also received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the ceremonies.

Joshua Demitro Named 2006-2007 McGowan Scholar

Dominican University of California junior Joshua Demitro is the 2006-2007 winner of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to recognize outstanding academic achievement and leadership among students in Dominican’s School of Business, Education, and Leadership. Joshua is studying for a degree in business administration.

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Business Students Create Record Label

Business students at Dominican University of California have started their own independent record label and are in the process of creating an album featuring their newly signed artists – all as part of an undergraduate course “Marketing for the Music Industry.”

Dr. Sima Samar to discuss "Personal Risks Overshadowed by Saving Lives"

Dr. Sima Samar, the internationally recognized human rights advocate from Afghanistan, will discuss her work on behalf of Afghanistan's women and girls during a lecture on Tuesday, November 7. The lecture is from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 in the Creekside Room.

Dominican Celebrates 10th Anniversary of International Latino Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Area

Dominican University of California and the International Latino Film Festival – San Francisco Bay Area (ILFF) welcome the public to celebrate the festival’s tenth anniversary with a series of events at the University’s San Rafael campus. Dominican is home to the ILFF, as well as to the festival’s extensive film library.

Dominican Invites Students to Submit NCUR Abstracts

Undergraduate students from throughout the United States who have participated in research or other forms of scholarly, creative, or artistic work may submit an abstract to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) for possible acceptance and presentation. Dominican University of California will host the 21st annual meeting of NCUR from April 12 – 14, 2007.

Dominican Day of Service - 2006

On Friday, October 20, 2006, Dominican University of California will observe its first “Dominican Day of Service.” The University has created a menu of volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife restoration projects at the Marin Headlands and Kehoe Beach, a makeover project for Homeward Bound, and a kitchen project for Meals of Marin.

Nature's Vortex opens November 1

Nature’s Vortex, an exhibition of color photomontage by Sister Adele Rowland, O.P., will be displayed in Dominican University of California’s San Marco Gallery, located in the Alemany Library, from November 1, 2006 through January 2, 2007.

Dominican Hosts California Indian Conference

Dominican University of California will host the 21st annual California Indian Conference, October 13 through 15. Dominican is co-sponsoring the event in association with the Marin Museum of the American Indian. This year’s conference theme is “Through Our Eyes: Looking Back While Moving Forward.”

Dominican Hosts Save Seafood Tour

The public is invited to attend lectures and a free lunch on Tuesday, October 10, when Dominican hosts the Save Seafood Tour.

Occupational Therapy Students to Assess Senior Drivers

Dominican University of California has partnered with the Marin County Commission on Aging to present CarFit, a program designed to check on how well senior drivers and their vehicles work together. The event will be held on October 28 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Marin Civic Center Jury parking lot.

Fall Lectures, Events, Music at Dominican

Dominican University of California welcomes the public to attend lectures, musical performances, and art exhibits during Fall 2006. The following events are open to the public. Most events are free, except where noted. Free parking is available in the Conlan Recreation Center parking lot at the intersection of Grand and Acacia avenues.

Virtual Nursing Simulation Lab Will Give Students Real-World Clinical Experience

Dominican University of California has been awarded $216,000 from the Texas-based RGK Foundation for the development and staffing of a nursing simulation lab. The state-of-the-art lab will provide Dominican nursing students with clinical experience in a risk-free virtual reality environment. The lab also will be available to community health practitioners

Dominican Hosts Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute

Fifty-four high school students will spend the week living and learning at Dominican University of California during the Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute, August 1-5. The program has a 98 percent success rate at sending low-income, underrepresented students to college.

Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate, to discuss "Human Rights, Islam and the West"

Dr. Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, will speak on “Human Rights, Islam and the West” in a lecture on Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Angelico Concert Hall.

Dominican Research Published in Adolescence

Girls Circle, a structured support group model developed for girls aged 9-18 years, helps girls feel better about their bodies, their social interactions, and their prospects for the future, according to a study by researchers at Dominican University of California. Girls who have a positive self-image and feel in control of their future are less likely to engage in risky activities.

Dominican Hosts 10th Annual International Forgiveness Day

Three individuals who despite suffering tremendous loss in their lives have publicly forgiven those who caused this loss will be honored as a Hero of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Peace at the 10th annual International Forgiveness Day celebration, Sunday, August 6. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. in Dominican University of California’s Angelico Concert Hall.

Webcam Tracks Science Center Construction

Visitors to Dominican University of California’s website can view progress of the University’s Science Center via webcam. The image updates every four seconds between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Read more in this story for the link to the cam.)

Rediscover China: A Photographic Exhibition

Rediscover China, a photographic exhibition of China today, is open to the public through August 24 in the gallery at Dominican University of California’s Alemany Library.

Community Partnership: Dominican and Book Passage

A new partnership between Dominican University of California and Book Passage will enable both Dominican students and community members to earn academic credit for participating in selected Book Passage classes and writing conferences. The program, which begins this summer, will offer credit for both graduate and undergraduate work.

Reverend Cecil Williams Delivers Inspiring Commencement Address

Reverend Cecil Williams, CEO of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church and Minister of Glide’s National and International Ministries, delivered the 2006 commencement address on Saturday, May 13. Reverend Williams also received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the ceremonies.

Joshua Demitro Named 2006-2007 McGowan Scholar

Dominican University of California junior Joshua Demitro is the 2006-2007 winner of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to recognize outstanding academic achievement and leadership among students in Dominican’s School of Business, Education, and Leadership. Joshua is studying for a degree in business administration.