News Releases

Leadership Lecture Series Welcomes Gore, Plouffe

Former United States Vice President Al Gore, now a Nobel Peace Prize and Academy Award-winning environmental activist, headlines the Institute for Leadership Studies Fall 2009 Lecture Series at Dominican University of California. Gore's Monday evening lecture at Angelico Hall is sold out. David Plouffe, Barack Obama's presidential campaign manager, will speak at Angelico on Wednesday night, Nov. 11.

Dominican to host public meeting on Sudden Oak Death

Kathy Kosta, primary plant pathologist with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will visit Dominican University of California on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Creekside Room to conduct an informational session about Sudden Oak Death.

Dominican gets $1 million grant for national research site

Dominican University of California has received a $989,798 grant from the 2008 Farm Bill to establish the National Ornamentals Research Site at Dominican University of California (NORS-DUC). Scientists from the national and international research community will conduct studies focused on understanding and controlling Phytophthora ramorum, the plant pathogen known to cause Sudden Oak Death (SOD) and ramorum blight on nursery stock. NORS-DUC will be the first research site in the United States dedicated to the study of diseases of ornamental plants in a simulated nursery setting.

Graffiti artist, "Garden Grows" on display at Dominican

West coast graffiti artist "Sorrow One" will join Karrie Hovey’s exhibition “The Garden Grows” on display in Alemany Library at Dominican University of California.

Dominican students enter Kaiser mentoring program

A dozen Dominican University of California pre-med students were introduced to and paired with physicians from Kaiser Permanente on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at a “kickoff” reception dinner at Dominican for its association with Kaiser Permanente’s Scholars and Mentors Program.

Crowd of 1,200 attends inaugural Spirit Day at Dominican

Ceremonies to celebrate the historic Edgehill Mansion renovation project and the traditional Procession of the Class Shields highlighted “Convocation 2009: Dominican Spirit Day” on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Dominican University of California commemorated the official beginning of the school year.

Ken Burns' PBS miniseries preview shown at Dominican

“Bay Area Backroads” personality Doug McConnell hosted a preview of Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan’s upcoming PBS miniseries “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Dominican University of California. The free event, co-sponsored by Dominican, KQED, KRCB, Sierra Club, EAC and the National Parks Conservation Association, was held at Dominican’s Angelico Hall.

Karen Haas art opening reception at Dominican

Bay Area artist Karen Haas exhibits her paintings and drawings at the Alemany Library Community Gallery on the campus of Dominican University of California through Oct. 24. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

PACE program earns service-learning grant from CACC

The Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program at Dominican University of California has been awarded a $75,000 grant -- $25,000 a year for the next three years –through California Campus Compact (CACC) and the Corporation for National and Community Service, Learn and Serve America to support further development of Dominican’s Sustainable Practice Certificate program.

Dominican to host autism resource fair

“Connecting People To Resources,” an autism information and resource fair co-sponsored by Dominican University of California, will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, on the Dominican campus from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Guest Concert Series coming to Dominican

The internationally renowned Alexander String Quartet and David Tanenbaum, one of the top master classical guitarists in the world, headline Dominican University of California’s Guest Concert Series for the 2009-2010 season.

Dominican honored by "Katrina Class" in New Orleans

Dominican University of California is one of 637 colleges that will be honored on Saturday as Loyola University of New Orleans Class of 2009 dedicates a sculptural bench to pay tribute to schools that took in displaced students in the semester following Hurricane Katrina.

Dominican announces academic restructuring

Dominican University of California began its 120th academic year on Monday with a new organizational structure that positions the University for continued academic growth and an ongoing commitment to diversity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary education grounded in research and scholarship.

U.S. News & World Report touts Dominican

For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Dominican University of California as one of the top universities in the West. Dominican ranked 38 out of 57 in the top tier, which also includes Santa Clara University, Gonzaga University, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, Sonoma State University, and San Francisco State University

Dominican boasts Yellow Ribbon Program

Dominican University of California has signed up to provide discounted tuition for qualifying military veterans and their dependents under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits program. The program, known as the Yellow Ribbon Program, went into effect August 1.

Dominican volleyball team adds star player

Former San Rafael High School volleyball star Tianna Tuatagaloa has come home to play again, practically in her backyard this time. Tuatagaloa has transferred from Gonzaga University, a NCAA Division I school, to be a graduate student and play for Dominican University of California, which will begin play this fall in NCAA Div. II. The 6-foot outside hitter is practicing with her new Penguin teammates in preparation for their season-opening tournament at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park Aug. 28-29.

Dr. Leslie Ross publishes new book

Dr. Leslie Ross, Professor and Chair of the Art History program at Dominican University of California, has authored “Art and Architecture of the World’s Religions” through Greenwood Press.

Dominican dancer honored

Katie Scherman, who will enter her senior year at Dominican University of California this month, has been named the recipient of a Prince Grace Foundation Dance Scholarship. She is a member of the inaugural class of the LINES Ballet BFA in Dance program at Dominican.

Dr. Mary Crosby wins Buck Award

After years of service as a teacher, Dr. Mary Crosby, professor and chair of Dominican University of California’s multiple-subject credential program, has been named the recipient of the distinguished Beryl H. Buck Award for Achievement.

Fall Leadership Lecture Series

The former 45th Vice President of the United States, the campaign manager of the current 44th President of the United States, an American feminist, socialist and activist and an American novelist and her daughter talking about their trials, tribulations and travels to Europe headline the Fall Leadership Lecture Series this year at Dominican University of California.

Dance Students Share Talent Nationwide

Students in the Dominican University of California/LINES Ballet BFA in Dance program will be traveling across the map this summer to attend a variety of prestigious workshops and training programs, honing their skills and gathering new perspectives.

Dominican, Stanford Host Humanities Symposium

Students and alumni from Dominican’s graduate Humanities program will present their research at the third annual Joint Student and Alumni Symposium at Stanford University from June 26-28.

Honorable Willie Brown Delivers Commencement Address

The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., two-term Mayor of San Francisco, legendary Speaker of the California State Assembly, and widely regarded as the most influential African-American politician of the late twentieth century, told graduates "your fate and your opportunities are in your hands" during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16.

NFL Executive Appointed Director of Athletics

After a nationwide search, Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink has appointed Terrance J. Tumey, who for the past five years has served as director of football administration with the San Francisco 49ers, as the University’s Director of Athletics.

Stem Cell Researcher Named Teacher of the Year

Dr. Mohammed El Majdoubi was named Dominican University's 2009 Teacher of the Year during the University's Honors Ceremony, Friday April 24. Majdoubi is a professor in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics whose stem cell research could yield treatments for neuroendocrine diseases.

Spring Lectures, Events, Performances at Dominican

Dominican’s spring semester of events includes talks by authors Germaine Greer, Dave Eggers and Daniel Goleman, a forum focusing on business ethics, performances by musicians from the San Francisco Symphony and Philharmonia Baroque, and exhibits of the work of Gwen Frostic.

Dominican’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Receives $1 Million Endowment

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dominican University of California has received a $1 million endowment grant from the San Francisco-based Bernard Osher Foundation in recognition of the Institute’s efforts to promote lifelong learning opportunities for North Bay residents aged 50 and older. Now in its fifth year, the Institute has 520 students.

Dominican Named to Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Dominican with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.

School of Business and Leadership Gains AAPBS Membership

Dominican’s School of Business and Leadership has been accepted to membership in the Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS), the leading association of business schools in the Asia Pacific region. The School of Business and Leadership is only the second American business school to have been accepted for AAPBS membership. The other school is the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business.

Spring Lectures, Performances, Exhibits at Dominican

Dominican’s spring semester of events includes talks by authors Germaine Greer, Dave Eggers and Daniel Goleman, a forum focusing on business ethics, performances by musicians from the San Francisco Symphony and Philharmonia Baroque, and exhibits of the work of Patsy Krebs and Gwen Frostic.

35 Students Accepted to Present Research at NCUR

Thirty-five research abstracts by Dominican University of California students have been accepted for presentation at the 23rd annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), April 16 – 19 at the University of La Cross in Wisconsin.

Dominican Basketball: Men, Women Defeat CSU Maritime Academy

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams enjoyed wins over CSU Maritime Academy Tuesday night.

Dominican Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Dominican has earned the 2008 Community Engagement Classification designation by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Dominican received the elective classification in both the areas of Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.

Dominican, SUPINFO Open San Francisco Campus

Dominican has entered into a partnership with SUPINFO International University, France’s largest accredited higher education institute of information technology. The partnership will bring about 240 students to a new Dominican University of California/SUPINFO campus in San Francisco and eventually will enable Dominican to offer select business programs to students enrolled at SUPINFO campuses overseas.

Five New Trustees Appointed to University Board

Former San Francisco Mayor the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., Sister Raya Hanlon, O.P. ’59, Peter Jacobi, Renée Knee, and Susan McCue ’92 have been appointed to Dominican University of California’s Board of Trustees. John R. Gaulding has been appointed Chair of the Board. Gaulding previously served as the Board’s Chairman from 1991-1994.

The Dominican/BioMarin Lecture Series

Dominican's Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites the public to attend a series of lectures titled “From Laboratory Bench to Marketplace." The lectures will feature scientists from BioMarin, a North Bay biotechnology company.

International Temperament Experts Present Research at Dominican University of California

Leading psychologists and temperament experts from the United States and Europe discussed their research at the “17th Occasional Temperament Conference,” October 17 and 18 at Dominican. Since it began in Louisville in 1978, the Occasional Temperament Conference has been meeting roughly every other year (hence the name Occasional). The last conference was held two years ago at Brown University.

VoteSmart Challenge '08

Mix a highly charged presidential contest, an historic level of voter registration among young people, and a high-tech set of voting tools for taking the political temperature of an auditorium full of college students, and you have Dominican University of California’s VoteSmart Challenge ’08.

New Report Cites Benefits of Green Planning to California Businesses

A new report, "A California Green Plan: Making the Case for Business," finds that overlapping environmental regulations and agencies are hampering the state's business climate. The 50-page report was produced by Dominican University of California’s School of Business and Leadership with funding from the Fred Gellert Family Foundation,

Alonzo King Receives Mayor’s Art Award

Alonzo King, artistic director of Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet and artistic director of the Dominican BFA in dance program, has been awarded the Mayor’s Art Award by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Business Student One of 10 Nationwide to Receive Prestigious Scholarship

Junior Maribel Mendieta has been selected as a 2008 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Citi Fellow. She is one of only 10 students nationwide to receive this competitive scholarship.

Research Examines Sustainable Wine Production

Napa County is the home to some of the country’s greatest vintners. But a new study by Dr. Asayehgn Desta, PhD, Sarlo Distinguished Professor of Business Economics and Quantitative Research Methods, reveals that the greenest wine-producing county in Northern California is Napa’s northern neighbor Mendocino County.

Dominican's Science Lecture Series

Dominican University of California’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites the public to attend its fall series of lectures, including a week-long seminar titled “From Laboratory Bench to Marketplace” offered in association with BioMarin.

The VoteSmart Challenge '08

Join Alicia C. Shepard, National Public Radio (NPR) ombudsman; key representatives from the campaigns of Senators John McCain and Barack Obama; and Dominican students in a candid discussion about the pressing public policy challenges facing our nation . . .

Nina Zurier Photography Exhibit

An exhibition of photographs by Nina Zurier will be on display in Dominican University of California’s San Marco Gallery from September 10 through October 26. The exhibition will feature more than 120 color photographs of landscapes, buildings, and interiors shot in Finland, Sweden, Spain, and the United States.

Leadership Lecture Series Welcomes Cherie Blair

Cherie Blair will discuss what it was like to combine life as a working mother with life married to Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in Dominican’s Angelico Hall.

Amy Tan, Stewart Wallace to Discuss "The Bonesetter's Daughter"

Author Amy Tan and composer Stewart Wallace will discuss the making of the opera "The Bonesetter's Daughter" on Sunday, September 21 at 7 p.m. in Dominican's Angelico Hall.

Innovative Master's Program Focuses on Age Research

Dominican University of California and the Buck Institute for Age Research this month launch the country’s first master’s program in biological sciences focused on age research.

Dominican Welcomes New Students

Fall 2008 New Undergraduate Student Orientation: August 20-25, 2008.

Dominican Hosts Marin Education Fund's Summer Application Institute

Fifty-three high school students will spend the week living and learning at Dominican University of California during the Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute. Now in its ninth year, the institute has a 100 percent success rate at sending low-income students from underrepresented groups to college.

New BA Focuses on Sustainable Communities

Dominican is growing its “green” educational offerings with the addition of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in Sustainable Communities.

Biology Student Named MIT Summer Research Fellow

As a 2008 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)-MIT Summer Research Fellow, biology major Elyza Genilo is spending the summer working in the science labs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is one of only eight recipients of this fellowship—both from within MIT and schools around the country.

Education, Business Students Spend Summer Teaching at South Africa's LEAP School

Dominican has joined forces with San Francisco-based non-profit Teach with Africa on a pilot project to send teaching teams to South Africa’s LEAP School. The LEAP School serves some of South Africa’s most economically and socially challenged students.

Dominican, Stanford Host Second Annual Humanities Symposium

Students and alumni from Dominican’s graduate Humanities program will present their research at the second annual Joint Student and Alumni Symposium at Stanford University from June 27-29. The first annual symposium was held last year at Dominican.

Business Dean Appointed Examiner for National Quality Award

Dr. Luís Calingo, Dean of the School of Business and Leadership, has been appointed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to the 2008 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The award is presented annually by the president of the United States.

Dominican Celebrates 118th Commencement

Dominican awarded degrees to 475 students during commencement ceremonies this month. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey delivered the graduate commencement address on May 16. Environmentalist Huey D. Johnson delivered the undergraduate address on May 17. Honorary degrees were awarded to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and family services advocate Ethel Seiderman.

LINES Students to Present at National American College Dance Festival

Students representing the LINES Ballet/Dominican University BFA in Dance program have been selected to represent the Southwest region at the prestigious National American College Dance Festival (NACDF) to be held June 4-6 in New York City.

Biology Senior Wins Competitive Fellowship

Senior biology major Joyce Valencia has been awarded a highly competitive Summer Research Fellowship from the Endocrine Society.

New Master's Program Focuses on Age Research

Dominican has partnered with the Buck Institute for Age Research to launch the country’s first master’s program in biological sciences focused on age research.

Fulbright Grant Brings Scholars to Dominican

The Fulbright Program has awarded Dominican University of California a grant to host two Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence during the 2008-2009 academic year. These international scholars will teach undergraduate courses in business and health care policy.

Students Work with At-Risk Youth to Improve Educational Equity

A new grant awarded to the University by the State Farm Youth Advisory Board will support a service-learning program designed to improve educational equity and access to higher education for at-risk and marginalized youth.

Dominican Honored for Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Dominican University of California to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.

Certificate Enables Executives to “Green” their MBA, Business

The School of Business and Leadership is expanding its green business offerings with a Sustainable Enterprise Certificate program. The certificate is designed for executives, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders seeking the skills to adopt corporate social responsibility (CSR) within an organization.

Exhibit Explores Cooks, Books, and Popular Culture

An exhibit featuring more than 70 vintage cookbooks, pamphlets, and food-related brochures will provide a flavorful overview of American history and society through the culinary arts. “Changing Tastes: Cooks, Books, and Popular Culture in Twentieth Century America" will run from February 16 through April 28.

Project Vote Smart Bus Plans Dominican Stop

The Project Vote Smart voter education bus will visit Dominican on January 30 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. as part of a nationwide tour. This mobile voter-information initiative aims to provide access to the latest and most accurate information about 40,000 people running for office around the country this year.

Study Backs up Strategies for Achieving Goals

Psychology professor Dr. Gail Matthews has advice for those who put ‘stop procrastinating’ on their list of New Year’s resolutions: Share your goals with a friend.

Leadership Lecture Series Welcomes Madeleine Albright

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will offer candid advice to the next president of the United States during a lecture at Dominican on Thursday, January 24 at 7 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall.

Understanding Human Response to Disaster

Emergency management officials must work with social scientists when developing evacuation plans in order to ensure the highest degree of citizen cooperation in the event of a natural disaster, according to disaster expert Dr. Matthew Davis.

Dominican Professor Examines Big History

In her newly released book "Big History: From the Big Bang to the Present," Dr. Cynthia Stokes Brown melds traditional history with the latest scientific thought to create an accessible narrative of world history.

Oral Histories will Assist County in Developing Wellness Campus

As part of a service learning project, students are working with officials from the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (H&HS) on an oral history project that will help the H&HS as it develops the new Marin Health and Wellness Campus.

OT Students to Assess Senior Drivers

Dominican's Department of Occupational Therapy has partnered with the Marin County Commission on Aging and the Marin County Division of Aging to present CarFit, a program designed to check on how well senior drivers and their vehicles work together.

Dominican Celebrates Science Center Opening

On October 11, Dominican celebrated a milestone – the opening of our new 35,000 square foot Science Center.

San Francisco's de Young Features Dominican Artist

Art instructor Livia Stein is this month’s Artist in Residence in the Kimball Education Gallery at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. Stein teaches printmaking at Dominican.

Leadership Lecture Series

Civil rights figure, author, and Dominican University of California Professor Melba Pattillo Beals, neurologist Oliver Sacks, PBS television host Rick Steves, KQED radio host Michael Krasny, and educator Jonathan Kozol will appear at Dominican this fall as part of the Fall 2007 Leadership Lecture Series, sponsored by the University's Institute for Leadership Studies.

Business Dean Receives Fulbright Senior Specialists Award

Dr. Luís María R. Calingo, Dean of the School of Business and Leadership, has been selected for a Fulbright Senior Specialists project in Thailand at Chulalongkorn University.

Melba Beals to Be Honored for Her Role in Civil Rights Movement

Civil rights figure Melba Pattillo Beals, chair of Dominican’s Department of Communications, will be honored in Little Rock, Ark., this month during ceremonies to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School by the Little Rock Nine.

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey to Discuss Green Issues

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey will discuss “Leading Change Toward a Green Economy” during a lecture at Dominican University of California on Friday, September 21.

Researchers Take Scientific Approach to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Dominican researchers are working with the National Park Service (NPS) on a nationwide project designed to determine how to encourage the public to use National Park lands for physical activity.

Dominican Breaks Enrollment Records

Dominican began its 117th academic year with record enrollment and its largest ever freshman class

International Musicians to Perform in 2007-2008 Guest Concert Series

The popular Guest Concert Series celebrates its seventh season with an impressive selection of chamber performances by musicians of international standing, including violinist Axel Strauss, the Tilden Trio, the Alexander String Quartet, tenor opera singer Thomas Glenn, and musicians from the San Francisco Symphony.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Examines Film, Music, Art, Politics

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dominican University of California launches its fall session with an open house on August 31 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Caleruega Hall’s Creekside Room on the Dominican campus.

Dominican Authors Explore Ethics in Our Diverse World

People want to be ethical. They want to do the right thing. But on the way to figuring out what is right, they often compromise, rationalize, and manipulate the facts to achieve their aims, according to the authors of the new book about ethics in today's world.

Innovative Program Prepares First-Generation Students for College

Sixty Marin county high school students are spending the week living and learning at Dominican University of California during the Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute (SAI). The program is designed for students who will be the first in their family to attend college in the United States.

Nursing Professor Provides Humanitarian Aid in Latin America

Dominican University nursing professor Dr. Peggy Goebel is volunteering this summer with Project HOPE, a non-profit, humanitarian aid organization that partners with the U.S. Navy to reach out to regions in Latin America in need of medical care.

Dominican Unveils Science Center

At a June 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dominican offered visitors a preview of the University’s $20 million Science Center. The building is due to open in August, and a public open house will be held this fall.

U.S. Department of Education Awards Dominican $800,000

Dominican has been awarded an $800,000, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare students for careers as special education teachers. The grant will support student scholarships as well as a teacher-training model created by faculty in Dominican’s School of Education that could be used by universities throughout the United States.

Dominican’s Melba Beals Honored for Civil Rights Role

Melba Beals, chair of Dominican’s Department of Communications, was among the nine African-American teenagers who 50 years ago advanced the civil rights movement with the integration of Little Rock Central High School.

Dominican, Stanford Co-Host Humanities Symposium

Dominican University of California’s Graduate Humanities Program and Stanford University’s Master of Liberal Arts Program invite the public to attend a joint student and alumni symposium on Saturday, June 23 from noon until 5:30 p.m.

NIH Grant Supports Breast Cancer Research

Dr. Maggie Louie, assistant professor in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has received a grant of more than $150,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of breast cancer research at the University. Dr. Louie’s work focuses on the role that environmental contaminants play in the spread of breast cancer.

Business Dean Appointed Examiner for National Quality Award

Dr. Luís Calingo, Dean of the School of Business and Leadership, has been appointed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to the 2007 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The award is presented annually by the president of the United States.

EPA Grant Supports Green Business Office

Dominican has received a $222,222 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the work of the Region 9 Environmental Finance Center (EFC9), which recently relocated to Dominican.

Commencement 2007

For the first time in its 117-year history Dominican University of California will observe two commencement ceremonies. The move is necessary due to the increased number of graduate and undergraduate students. Of the 422 students receiving degrees during Commencement 2007, 293 are undergraduate students and 129 are graduate students.

Teacher of the Year

Dr. Matthew Davis has been named Dominican's Teacher of the Year. Dr. Davis is a professor in the Department of Psychology whose areas of expertise include human response to natural disasters, social psychology, and media psychology.

Leadership Lecture Series Welcomes Al Gore

Former Vice President Al Gore will speak in San Rafael on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The visit, co-sponsored by Dominican's Institute for Leadership Studies, will be Gore’s only Bay Area appearance surrounding the May 22 release of his book "The Assault on Reason."

Dominican Names New Business Dean

Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink has named Luís María R. Calingo, Ph.D., dean of the University’s School of Business and Leadership.

Banner Year for Research, Scholarship

A record number of Dominican University of California students are presenting their original research at academic conferences in the United States and Canada this semester.

Student Stem Cell Project Accepted for Capitol Hill Presentation

A research abstract written by four students from the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has been selected for presentation on Capitol Hill. Christopher Heiser, Marvin Luu, Joyce Valencia, and Eric Hinderleider have been invited to present their research into stem cell biology in Washington, D.C. next month.

Dominican Gains Green MBA

A program with roots at Dominican is being added to the University's graduate business offerings. Starting this fall, Dominican will offer an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise.

Coastal Marin Unprepared for Tsunami, Researcher Warns

Residents of Marin’s coastal communities are largely uninformed about the correct actions to take should a tsunami hit the Northern California coast, according to a new study by social psychologist Dr. Matthew Davis, Ph.D. Click on Read More and follow the URL to hear a KCBS interview with Dr. Davis about his research.

Undergraduate Researchers, Scholars to Present at NCUR 2007

More than 2,000 abstracts written by undergraduate students from 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States have been accepted for presentation at the 21st annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), which will be held at Dominican University of California from April 12 through April 14.

Discovery Channel to Feature Work of Dominican's 'Dr. Disaster'

A new Discovery Channel documentary features the research of Dominican psychology professor Dr. Matt Davis, an expert on the topic of disaster awareness and preparedness. A film crew from Becker Entertainment of Australia interviewed Dr. Davis last summer in Naples, Italy, while he was in the area studying local awareness of and preparedness for a potential volcanic eruption at Mount Vesuvius. The documentary “Could it Happen Here?” has already aired in Australia and Japan and will make its U.S. debut on the Discovery Times channel on February 12.

Leadership Lecture Series features Talks by Ralph Nader, Isabel Allende, Suze Orman

Dominican University of California’s popular Leadership Lecture Series continues this spring with talks by Ralph Nader, Isabel Allende, Suze Orman, and Paul Solman. All lectures, which begin at 7 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall, are free and open to the public. Plenty of free parking is available in the Conlan Recreation Center parking lot at the intersection of Grand and Acacia avenues.

New Grant Supports Breast Cancer Research

Breast cancer researcher Dr. Maggie Louie has received a grant from Chicago-based Wendy Will Case Cancer Fund to support Dr. Louie’s research into the role that environmental contaminants play in the spread of breast cancer.

Dominican Professor in International News Spotlight

Nursing chair Dr. Luanne Linnard-Palmer's book examining religious and cultural influences on healthcare treatment was featured in a recent Reuters news article. The story was picked up by ABC news, MSNBC, the Boston Globe, Scientific American, and numerous daily newspapers in Asia, Europe, and Australia. Please follow the link for more information about Dr. Linnard-Palmer's research.

Winter Osher Session Explores Movies, Sufism, Venice, Supreme Court

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) begins its winter session at Dominican University of California on February 12. Funded in part by grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, this membership-driven program is designed to provide intellectually stimulating opportunities for adults in the community who are 50 years or older. All courses, with one exception, meet weekly for six weeks. The exception is a special two-meeting class facilitated by Jan Wahl of KRON Channel 4, on Critical Thinking in Movies and Television. This class will meet twice, once on February 19, and once on March 19.

Alonzo King Wins National Honor

Alonzo King, artistic director of Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet and artistic director of the Dominican BFA in dance program, has been awarded a United States Artists Fellowship for Dance. Alonzo King is one of only 12 California artists to be honored for achievements in artistic excellence and one of 50 artists nationwide to receive this award.

AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display

A portion of The AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at Dominican University of California on World AIDS Day, Friday, December 1.

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

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Dominican as a Top School in the West

Once again, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Dominican University of California among the top schools in the West.

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.

An Evening of Opera

Darjana Blace, a conductor and pianist with the National Opera of Zagreb, Croatia, will perform in a concert at Dominican University of California, Sunday, April 30 at 7:45 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dominican

Dominican University of California's spring session of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) begins with a speaker reception on Tuesday, April 11 from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Creekside Room, Caleruega Hall.

Alexander String Quartet to Perform Sunday, May 7

The Alexander String Quartet will close Dominican University of California’s 2005-2006 Guest Concert Series with a performance on Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall.

Social Historian to Discuss 1906 Earthquake

Social historian Dr. Andrea Davies Henderson, an adjunct professor of history at Dominican University of California, to discuss 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.

Researchers Study Parasites in Mosquitofish Collected from Local Waters

Dominican University faculty and undergraduate students initiated a research project in fall 2004 in collaboration with Dr. Anindo Choudhury of St. Norbert College in Wisconsin and Dr. Scott Bonar of the University of Arizona to determine whether the Asian tapeworm (Bothriocephalus achelognathii) has spread from Southern to Northern California.

Dominican Receives Record Number of Applications for Freshman Admission

Dominican University of California is seeing a significant increase in freshman applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. As of March, more than 2,600 prospective freshmen have submitted applications for admission at Dominican in fall 2006. This is a 10 percent increase from the same time last year. This also represents the fifth consecutive record- breaking year in applications received for freshman admission.

Winifred Baker Chorale and Orchestra to Perform in San Rafael, San Francisco

The Dominican Winifred Baker Chorale and Orchestra, conducted by Craig Singleton, will perform its annual spring concert on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall on the Dominican University of California campus in San Rafael. Plenty of free parking is available in the lot at the intersection of Grand and Acacia avenues.

Dominican Students Participate in Tax-Aid

Students help prepare tax returns for low-income residents.

Dominican Increases Merit Transfer Scholarships

Dominican University of California has increased scholarship levels for undergraduate students transferring to the University beginning fall 2006.

In Memoriam Sister M. Aquinas Nimitz, O.P.

June 17, 1931 - February 27, 2006. Sister Aquinas Nimitz, O.P., who for almost 50 years was the very essence of the Dominican spirit, died Monday, February 27 at 6:25 a.m. after a valiant fight against cancer. Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink will host a gathering for friends of Sister Aquinas in celebration of her life on Tuesday, March 14 at 5 p.m. in the Shield Room, Caleruega Hall. All are welcome to attend.

Understanding Islam Conference

Dominican University of California presents “Understanding Islam,” an all-day conference that will focus on a variety of issues in Islam. Among the topics due to be discussed are women and civil rights in Islam, the message of Islam, Islamic architecture, and Islamic mysticism.

Student Research at Academic Conferences

Dominican University of California students have been invited to present their research at two major academic conferences. Dominican learned this week that 20 abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the 20th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), which will be held April 6 through April 8 at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

New LINES, Dominican BFA in Dance

Dominican University of California and Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet School will in fall 2006 offer a unique joint educational program: the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance.

Department of Commerce Partnership

A new partnership between Dominican University of California and the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce will give Dominican students hands-on exposure to international business and trade.

Study of Invasive Weeds in National Parks

Dominican University of California researchers, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), are investigating whether horses contribute to the spread of noxious and invasive weeds into California's national parks.

Largest Gift in University's History

Dominican University of California has received the largest single gift in its 115-year history, an unrestricted bequest of more than $5 million from the estate of alumna Alicia McEvoy.

Panel Discussion on Homeless Youth

Dominican University of California presents a panel discussion that will examine ways to end the cycle of despair, blame and homelessness amongst Marin County youth. The event is co-sponsored by Dominican's Service Learning Program and the Marin-based non-profit Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO).

The Descent of Inanna to Debut at Dominican University of California

A cast of more than 50 musicians, singers, and dancers will perform in Marcia Burchard's new opera The Descent of Inanna when it makes its debut at Dominican University of California Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6. The libretto is set in Sumeria (southern Iraq) and is based on the myth of the Bronze Age goddess Inanna.

Second NASA Grant for Science Center: Groundbreaking November 3

Dominican University of California has received a second award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support construction of the University's Science Center. The $250,000 award was included as part of the 2005 NASA Appropriations Bill. This is in addition to the $1.5 million Dominican was awarded from NASA in 2004.

University Receives Grant to Support Service Learning Project

Dominican University of California has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation to provide continued support for the University's service learning project in 2005-2006. Service learning is a growing movement on campuses nationwide that integrates intellectual skills and ethical practices by focusing on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility.

Dominican University of California Hosts College for Kids

Dominican is participating in College for Kids, a new program created by the Marin Education Fund to nurture a child’s desire to attend college — with college day tours being one part of the program.

Dominican University of California Offers Assistance to Gulf Coast Residents

Dominican University of California, a private liberal arts university located in Marin County, is offering admission, accommodation, and scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from the San Francisco Bay Area who are enrolled in universities affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Dominican University of California Junior Named Hollings Scholar

Desaree Williams, a junior biology major in Dominican University of California’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has been offered an appointment to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program.

Melba Beals Honored for Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Melba Beals, chair of Dominican University of California's Department of Communications and a Congressional Medal recipient, will be honored on August 30 in Little Rock, Arkansas, for her role in the civil rights movement. Beals was one of nine black children who integrated Central High School in Little Rock in 1957.

Grammy-Nominated Zap Mama To Perform at Dominican University of California

Grammy-nominated Congolese/Belgian artist ZAP MAMA will perform at Dominican University of California on Monday, September 19 at 8 p.m. in Angelico Concert Hall in celebration of the launch of the University's Women and Gender Studies (WGS) program. The WGS community event is a component of The Woman Tour, a three-week initiative of film screenings and special appearances by ZAP MAMA to promote awareness of women's health in the developing world.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Dominican University of California as a Top School in the West

Once again U.S. News & World Report has ranked Dominican University of California among the top schools in the West.

Dominican University of California Science Faculty to Conduct Stem Cell, Breast Cancer Research

Four scientists have joined Dominican University of California's Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics as the University moves ahead with plans to establish a biomedical research program. The new faculty members will involve undergraduate students in stem cell and breast cancer research.

Exhibit Features the Work of Photographer Rod Laursen

The work of photographer Rod Laursen will be on display in the San Marco Art Gallery, located in Dominican University of California’s Alemany Library, from September 8 through October 29. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Plenty of free parking is available in the parking lot at the intersection of Grand and Acacia avenues.

Dominican University of California Unveils Scholarships for First-Generation Students

Dominican University of California has created three scholarships for first-generation university students studying in the sciences. The Marin Future Promise Scholarship will recognize high achieving, economically disadvantaged local students who attend Marin Education Fund’s Summer Application Institute (SAI), which is held each August at Dominican.

Dominican University of California Graduate Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholar

Rocky Chavez, who graduated this year with a degree in biology from Dominican University of California, has been named a 2005 Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholar. He was selected out of a group of nearly 1,300 nominations from more than 600 colleges and universities across the United States.

Stuart C. Jones Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California President Joseph R. Fink has appointed Stuart C. Jones as vice president for institutional advancement, effective September 1. Jones brings to his new post 13 years experience as the chief development officer at two universities. Since 2002, Jones has served as vice president of development at Sonoma State University and as president of the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation.

New Study Examines Tsunami Awareness, Preparedness in Northern California

Residents living along the California coastline need to be better educated and better prepared in the event of a tsunami. A new study by a Dominican University of California researcher shows that many coastal residents are both unaware of the threat of tsunami and unprepared to respond to either a tsunami warning, which could potentially give residents at least one or two hours to evacuate the area, or to a strong local earthquake, which could result in tsunami waves hitting the coast in a matter of minutes.

Dominican University of California to Host NCUR 2007

Dominican University of California will host the 21st National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), April 12-14, 2007. About 2,000 undergraduates from more than 250 colleges and universities will attend the three-day event. NCUR's announcement that Dominican won the competition to host NCUR 2007 brings to fruition nearly four years of work by the University to secure this major academic conference. The only other California university to host NCUR was the California Institute of Technology in 1991.

Richard J. Riordan, Alonzo King to Address Dominican University of California Class of 2005

California Secretary for Education Richard J. Riordan is the 2005 commencement speaker at Dominican University of California. Honorary degrees will be awarded during the ceremony to Riordan and to Alonzo King, the founder and artistic director of Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet.

Undergraduates Present Research at Two Major Conferences

Undergraduate research is thriving at Dominican University of California. Thirty-five students from the University presented their research at the 19th annual meeting of the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Virginia April 20-23. In addition, six Dominican students were invited to present research at the Western Psychological Association (WPA) meeting, April 14-17 in Portland, Oregon.

Dominican Winifred Baker Chorale Unites University, Community

More than 80 community musicians and singers will join Dominican University of California students and faculty members to perform in the Dominican Winifred Baker Chorale and Orchestra’s spring concert on Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. in Dominican’s Angelico Concert Hall and again on Monday, May 2 at 8 p.m. at Saint Vincent De Paul Church in Petaluma.

Dominican University of California Presents Lecture by Afghan Archeologist Zemaryalai Tarzi

Zemaryalai Tarzi, president of the Marin-based Association for the Protection of Afghan Archeology, will visit Dominican University of California on April 19 to talk about his work on the first official (and legal) excavation in Afghanistan following 24 years of war.

Dominican University of California Inks Agreement with San Francisco Unified School District

Dominican University of California has partnered with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to train intern teachers this fall. The move comes as the district anticipates a shortage of teachers in math, science, and special education in fall 2005.

Dominican University of California Student Named United Negro College Fund, Merck Fellow

Dominican University of California biology major Faith Hall is one of 15 undergraduate students nationwide selected to receive the United Negro College Fund Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Award. The annual scholarship is awarded to African-American students pursuing studies and careers in the field of biomedical research. The $25,000 scholarship will cover Hall’s expenses for the 2005-2006 school year. As part of the award, Dominican’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is eligible to receive a grant of up to $10,000 to support research.

Dominican University of California Offers Long-distance Learning to Mendocino Residents

Mendocino County residents can now earn a bachelor of arts in strategic management from Dominican University of California without ever having to leave the county.

Dominican University of California Unveils New Honors Program

Dominican University of California has revised its 15-year-old Honors Program to offer an enriched curriculum that emphasizes interdisciplinary seminars, colloquia, and independent study. The new Honors Program — The Scholar in the World— embraces the four Dominican ideals of study, service, community, and reflection while offering undergraduate students opportunities for research under faculty mentors and the chance to enroll in graduate courses.

Dominican Students, Faculty Plan Alternative Spring Break

Father Robert Haberman, director of Dominican’s Campus Ministry Office, will lead his 30th La Bamba trip to Mexico from March 9-13. Every semester, a group of 12-15 students from Dominican work at the Casa de Los Pobres, which is located in the colonia near the Tijuana dump. The House of the Poor is administered by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Peace and was co-founded by the late Father Alfred Boeddeker, founder of San Francisco’s St. Anthony Dining Hall. Students assist the Sisters by serving the more than 1,000 people who line up each day at the soup kitchen, distributing groceries and clothing, and fixing buildings. The students will also work at Mission San Rafael in nearby Colonia Esperanza, repairing houses and providing a carnival for the colonia’s children. Mission San Rafael is run by Sr. Gene McNalley, OP, a native of SanRafael and a member of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael.

Mother and Son Team Wins Honorable Mention from Sundance Grand Jury

Dominican University of California history instructor Gretchen Grufman and her writer/director son Cary Fukunaga are the duo behind the award-winning short feature film Victoria para Chino. The film was selected to show nine times at the Sundance Film Festival, receiving an honorable mention from the Grand Jury. Locally, the film is due to be shown at the Tiburon Film Festival, which is held March 11 to 17, and at the San Francisco International Film Festival, which is held April 21 to May 5.

Dominican Researchers Create Bike Tire Scrubber to Reduce Spread of Sudden Oak Death

A new device designed to reduce the spread of sudden oak death will soon make its debut at Bay Area trailheads. A joint project by researchers at Dominican University of California and the National Park Service, this made-in-Marin device is designed to help remove the pathogen that causes sudden oak death from the tires of another made-in-Marin invention, the mountain bike.

Dominican University of California Researchers Study Spread of Sudden Oak Death in Nurseries

The same fungus-like organism that has infected thousands of trees with Sudden Oak Death is now threatening several species of popular plants throughout the United States, forcing nursery owners to take costly measures to ensure their stock remains disease free. Dominican University of California, in collaboration with the University of San Diego, the National Park Service, and Sunnyside Nursery, has started a yearlong project to determine how to control the spread of the deadly Phytophthora ramorum among camellia plants in nurseries.

New Book Says Key to Positive Child/Caregiver Relationships is Understanding, Not Challenging, Child's Temperament

Any parent who has tried to soothe an inconsolable infant, control the obstinate behavior of a loud toddler, or encourage a shy preschooler to interact with schoolmates has probably wondered at some point: Is this normal behavior? For those parents, Dominican University of California faculty member Jan Kristal has a comforting message: Yes, it’s all perfectly normal – for that child.

Dominican Reports Record Enrollment Figures

Enrollment at Dominican University of California is the highest it has ever been in the University’s 114-year history. Total enrollment for fall 2004 is 1,977, breaking last fall’s record of 1,766. The fall 2004 figure represents a182 percent increase in enrollment in the past 10 years. The University has seen a significant increase in the number of students from throughout California, especially Southern California. Further, the University notes an increase in the number of traditional, full-time students on campus.

Dominican announces personal enrichment courses for those 50 and older

Dominican University of California announces the first courses offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The OLLI provides six-to eight-week non-credit courses to the adults in our community who are 50 years or older. These courses present the chance to pursue the intellectual challenge of academic programs without the stress of grades, tests or homework.

US News & World Report Names Dominican a Top School in the West

For 2005, U.S. News & World Report has named Dominican University of California as one of the top universities in the West providing a full range of undergraduate and master’s-level programs. This is the second time in three years that Dominican has been listed as a top school in the “Western Universities— Master’s” category. The University ranked 35 out of 58 in the top tier.

Dominican Announces Two New Business Programs

San Rafael . . . Two new programs at Dominican University of California offer students a variety of options for pursuing a degree in business and improving their prospects in the job market or advancing their careers.