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Sellout Crowd Welcomes Jane Goodall To Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Sellout Crowd Welcomes Jane Goodall To Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The noted British primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist discussed her new book Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants. Dr. Goodall founded the Gombe Stream Research Center in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, and the Jane Goodall Institute for Wild Life Research, Education, and Conservation to provide ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees
Alternative Spring Break Service Trips Inspire Students, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Alternative Spring Break Service Trips Inspire Students, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Through Campus Ministry at Dominican, Rebecca was one of 11 students in 2014 who joined Campus Minister Lianni Castro to build houses and relationships in the state of Washington. Dominican has partnered with Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity since 2012. In addition, 13 Dominican students joined Sister Carla Kovack, for the 11th time, and alumni Francisco Ortiz ’06 on an alternative spring break service trip to LaBamba in Tijuana, Mexico and another 10 Dominican students participated in a service trip to Caritas Creek in Occidental
Study Abroad Program Reaching New Horizons, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Study Abroad Program Reaching New Horizons, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
“All Dominican exchange programs foster high-impact experiences that help to create ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens. No matter what their major, students are able to take classes that count toward their degree completion,” said Giulia Welch, Associate Director of Study Abroad and Director of Global Ambassadors. “Dominican Study Abroad promotes equity of access, allowing students to keep all of their financial awards while abroad.”
Ot Students Partner With First Responders For Research Study, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Ot Students Partner With First Responders For Research Study, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
For the past 18 months, Anita Hin, Monica Fernandez and Chelsea Prado met with first responders and focus groups and coded and analyzed data from fall incident reports. They also worked with an evaluation consultant who was hired by the Novato Fire Department supported by a grant through the County of Marin Mental Health Services Act to look at the link between depression and falls. Falls are the number one call that firefighters respond to, and the numbers are expected to rise with an increase in the elderly population.
Students Bring Back Powerful Memories From El Salvador, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Students Bring Back Powerful Memories From El Salvador, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The trip, organized by Campus Ministry in partnership with Christians for Peace in El Salvador (CRISPAZ), opened hearts and minds to the culture, conditions and challenges of the people of El Salvador, who are still feeling the effects of a 12-year civil war. In a word, there was a sense of solidarity among the Dominican students upon return
Cypress String Quartet Returns To Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Cypress String Quartet Returns To Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Known internationally and nationally for its elegant performances, the Cypress String Quartet featured Cecily Ward and Tom Stone on violin; Ethan Filner on viola; and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel. They were joined on stage at Dominican by guest cellist Jean-Michel Fonteneau of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Bfa In Dance Students Prepare For Senior Showcase, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Bfa In Dance Students Prepare For Senior Showcase, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The two BFA in Dance students are now preparing for the BFA Senior Showcase at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco on Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m. followed by the BFA Spring Showcase on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in Angelico Hall
Dominican Welcomes Kelly Corrigan To Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Welcomes Kelly Corrigan To Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Corrigan, author of three previous memoirs, discussed her newest, Glitter and Glue, which explores the bond between mothers and daughters. Oprah Winfrey recently recommended the memoir on Oprah.com as one of her top 14 books to pick up in February
"Congress To Campus" Hosts Former U.S. Representatives, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
"Congress To Campus" Hosts Former U.S. Representatives, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
On February 25-26, two former members of Congress – one Republican and one Democrat – spent two days on the Dominican campus, meeting with students to share insights and experiences with the goal of encouraging civic literacy and participation among youth
Woodglass Receives First Building Bridges Series Award, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Woodglass Receives First Building Bridges Series Award, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The Building Bridges Series is an ongoing partnership between the International Association of Sufism and the Humanities and Cultural Studies Department of Dominican, with partial funding from the Marin Community Foundation. It was established in 2002 to address social justice and other issues in Marin County by increasing understanding between, and facilitating cooperation among, the various faith groups and community organizations of Marin
Faculty Merges Technology Into Teaching Program, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Faculty Merges Technology Into Teaching Program, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Two Dominican faculty members have developed a structured teacher education program designed to combine the aspects of essential learning outcomes of the 21st century with the professional skills required of K-12 teachers.
Mit Professor Alex Pentland Opens Spring Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Mit Professor Alex Pentland Opens Spring Lecture Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The speaker series, a cooperative effort between Dominican’s ILS and Book Passage, features some of the country's leading figures from the worlds of business, politics, entertainment, academia, and literature. It has entertained and educated thousands of Marin County and San Francisco Bay Area residents. All lectures are open to the public
State Of Union Research Attracts National Coverage, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
State Of Union Research Attracts National Coverage, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
In their book Addressing the State of the Union, Hoffman and Howard explored how and why the State of the Union Address came to be a key tool in the exercise of presidential power. They outline ways presidents use it to gain attention, to communicate with target audiences, and to make specific policy proposals.
Artist Talks Open Two Exhibits In Alemany Library, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Artist Talks Open Two Exhibits In Alemany Library, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
A self-taught calligrapher with more than 30 years of experience, Merwin is a devoted poetry lover who believes in the value of memorization. Merwin, whose primary medium is colored pencil, combines botanical art, calligraphy and texts into original works of art. She studied at the School of Botanical Art and Illustration in Denver, Colo. and has been a calligrapher for more than 30 years.
Jane Goodall Tops 2014 Ils Spring Lecture Series Lineup, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Jane Goodall Tops 2014 Ils Spring Lecture Series Lineup, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
On April 4, Dr. Goodall, noted British primatogist, ethologist and anthropologist, discusses her new book Seeds of Hope: Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants in conversation with coauthor Gail Hudson. Dr. Goodall is a renowned conservationist and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. Tickets are $35 and include an autographed copy of Seeds of Hope
World Premier Composition In Guest Concert Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
World Premier Composition In Guest Concert Series, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
Dominican commissioned the Bay Area’s distinguished composer Ron McFarland, a Tiburon resident, to celebrate this special concert featuring a set in unusual instrumentations.
Art Club Impacting Students, Community And Alumni, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Art Club Impacting Students, Community And Alumni, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Press Releases
The Art Club is a three-year-old program created by the Department of Art, Art History and Design. Held at the Albert Boro Community Center in the Canal district in San Rafael, it provides quality arts education for local youth. It is made possible through an art education grants from the Marin Community Foundation and U.S. Bank and an ongoing partnership with the City of San Rafael Community Services with the support of Steve Mason, director of the Boro Center.
Integrated Adaptive Skills Program Model (Iasp), Zoee Bartholomew
Integrated Adaptive Skills Program Model (Iasp), Zoee Bartholomew
Faculty Authored Books and Book Contributions
Integrated Adaptive Skills Program Model (IASP) is designed to offer supportive services to disabled students seeking to integrate into a local after-school program. IASP Model focuses on teaching adaptive skills to disabled students that would prepare them to be fully included into an after-school program with their same age peers. The program offers support, training, and consultation to the students and staff involved in the program. A variety of research-methods and assessment screening tools are used to determine eligibility and program implementation. The IASP Model was piloted during the 2011-2012 school year, in California, United States, but due to limited …
"Here Your Ambitions Are Illusions": Boundaries Of Integration And Ethnicity Among Ecuadorian Immigrant Teenagers In Madrid, Jennifer Lucko
"Here Your Ambitions Are Illusions": Boundaries Of Integration And Ethnicity Among Ecuadorian Immigrant Teenagers In Madrid, Jennifer Lucko
Education | Faculty Scholarship
This study analyzes the relationship between a discourse of integration in the European Union and the ways in which the ethnic boundaries of segregated social groups of immigrant children are conceptualized in one working-class and immigrant neighborhood in Madrid, Spain. I use qualitative data gathered during sixteen months of ethnographic fieldwork among Ecuadorian immigrant teenagers to explore the unintended consequences of European efforts to promote the integration of immigrants in member states. My argument is that the pervasive discourse of integration in the European Union is central to a racialized process of subject formation occurring in Madrid through which the …
Education In Action: Service-Learning Celebrating 10 Years, Julia Van Der Ryn
Education In Action: Service-Learning Celebrating 10 Years, Julia Van Der Ryn
Collected Faculty and Staff Scholarship
The mission of the Service-Learning (SL) Program is to centralize resources and support for faculty, students, partner organizations and the diverse communities they serve to advance education and social justice through shared learning and collaborative action. The SL Program seeks to manifest the Dominican ideals and mission to educate ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens through the creation of intentional, collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships and relevant teaching/learning practices. Service-Learning integrates meaningful community engagement with academic curriculum, enriching learning through experience and intentional reflection on the interface between theory and practice.
Barriers In Meeting The Needs Of Special Education Students: A Qualitative Case Study, Zoee Bartholomew
Barriers In Meeting The Needs Of Special Education Students: A Qualitative Case Study, Zoee Bartholomew
Education | Faculty Authored Dissertations and Theses
Special education students’ needs are not consistently being met in special education programs. This qualitative single case study explored special education programs based on a county education program serving multiple school districts in Northern California. The qualitative approach was selected to explore and identify potential themes in special education programs affecting special education students’ needs not being met consistently. There were 14 themes found in this study, which appeared to be potential barriers impacting students’ needs from being met consistently. The study utilized both a theoretical and conceptual framework for the study. There were 8 recommendations provided to help this …
Slimmer, Brighter, And Nearly Perfect: The New Big History Textbook Is Here, Mojgan Behmand
Slimmer, Brighter, And Nearly Perfect: The New Big History Textbook Is Here, Mojgan Behmand
Collected Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Rarely has the appearance of a new textbook been the cause of such delight as broke out amongst the First Year Experience faculty at Dominican University of California in August 2013. The book that triggered such reaction is a seemingly unassuming volume, Big History: Between Nothing and Everything (2013), written by historians David Christian, Cynthia Stokes Brown, and Craig Benjamin, and published by McGraw-Hill. Why was the book greeted with such enthusiasm, you might ask? Was it that the world needed another textbook on history? That the Dominican faculty felt a special bond with one of the authors, Dominican professor …