CSULB Alumni

Wishing our CSULB Community and your loved ones a Happy Kwanzaa from CSULB Alumni!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas from CSULB Alumni!

Happy Holidays from CSULB Alumni! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and relaxing holiday season and New Year.

The CSULB campus and alumni office will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. We look forward to connecting with you in 2023!

If you would like to make a year-end gift, please visit www.csulb.edu/give.

Winter break means no line at the gap/crevice! (IYKYK)

It’s a beautiful day on campus so come by for a stroll! Enjoy a campus lunch at the recently reopened Nugget and get some holiday shopping (or alumni gear) from the University Bookstore.

The Anna W. Ngai Center is open this week until Thursday. Campus will be closed for the Holidays Dec 23-Jan 2.

The past year at CSULB has been filled with incredible achievements - milestones that reinforced the significance of a Beach degree.

Revisit CSULB's top 10 stories of the year: https://www.csulb.edu/news/article/2022-review-csulbs-top-10-stories-of-the-year

Through the ambitious fundraising campaign, The Beach looks to extend its impact on campus and within the community into 2023 and beyond.

Wishing our CSULB Alumni families and community a Happy Hanukkah!

Join us today at Parol Lantern Festival in Bixby Knolls until 8pm! Celebrate Filipino food, culture, and holiday customs while engaging fellow CSULB Alumni at the Beach Cabana table. Hope to see you there!

recognizes alum Darold B. Cummings ’67. Darold earned his BS in Industrial Design, which he used to design some of the world’s top military aircraft. He retired from Boeing as a Technical Fellow in 2004, and started the ForzAero aircraft design and consulting company.

Read more about Darold's career and why he supports the No Barriers campaign: https://www.csulb.edu/no-barriers/article/through-his-support-csulb-alumnus-gives-flight-to-students-goals

Happy Holidays from The Beach

This holiday season, we share our gratitude and the joy of what’s to come.

There are No Barriers to the heights we can reach in the year ahead, and we thank you for being part of The Beach family. Happy Holidays from your Beach Family!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6-eCO2rHw

Happy Holidays from The Beach This holiday season, we share our gratitude and the joy of what’s to come. There are No Barriers to the heights we can reach in the year ahead, and we thank ...

Are you a CSULB Alumni business owner/founder? Add your business to our growing business directory on Beach Nexus!

Create your profile to get started by visiting www.csulb.edu/BeachNexus, then select "Resources" and "Alumni Business Directory" and "Create Resource" to add your business listing!

Volunteer with Beach Cabana at the 5th Annual Parol Lantern Festival in Bixby Knolls on Saturday, December 17 from 2pm-8pm! Engage with alumni and community members at this holiday celebration of Filipino culture.

Register to volunteer: https://csulb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ud6hLF3Aqi5Th4

Join retiring Congressman Alan Lowenthal and President Jane Conoley in a special CSULB Alumni Fireside Chat as Congressman Lowenthal looks back on his decade of service to California’s 47th congressional district and says farewell to the constituency he has ardently served.

Monday, December 19, 2022
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
Parking available in lot G1

Space is limited, please RSVP to attend in-person or virtually: https://bit.ly/LowenthalChat

Did you register for the 49er Industry Chat with alum Joe Sparks, MS '88? He’ll share about his 40 years of experience in Electrical Engineering and Aerospace on Tuesday, Dec 13 at 12:30pm.

Register here: https://bit.ly/JoeSChat

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This insightful webinar introduces the profound intricacies of the Enneagram’s nine types. Certified Enneagram instructor and author Dr. Patrick Bishop will focus on how personality manifests as egoic compulsions of heart, mind, and behavior.

Register for the live event Dec. 14 at 9am: https://alumlc.org/csulb/23347

ALC | Watch | CSULB Webinars and Online Events Have you ever wondered what the Enneagram was? Or have you ever thought about which of the nine types of Enneagram you are? The Enneagram is a powerful and insightful model for personal and professional growth. It has a solid foundation in modern psychology, with roots dating back more than 2,000 ye...

recognizes upcoming Spring 2023 Political Science graduate, Muskan Jawanda. Since transferring to CSULB in 2021, Muskan has gotten involved in AMCA Moot Court, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Political Science Students’ Association, and also works for University Relations & Development as a Student Assistant.

Read her full senior profile here: https://www.csulb.edu/alumni/student-alumni/article/muskan-jawanda-23

Join us for a 49er Industry Chat with alum Joe Sparks, MS '88. He’ll share from his 40 years of experience in Electrical Engineering and Aerospace on Tuesday, Dec 13 at 12:30 pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/JoeSChat

Join us live on Instagram this morning for the holiday cart parade! Catch the cart from University Relations & Development and many more creative carts!

Support artisans when you shop local this holiday season at the Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum store maker pop-up sale on December 8 from 3pm-7pm.

Explore a curated selection of fiber art, home decor, jewelry, illustrations, stationery, and ceramics at maker pop-up stations and in the museum store.

The BEACH Cabana is at the annual Belmont Shore Parade. Stop by and say 👋. Thank you to alumna and volunteer Annette Fruhan for joining us.

recognizes alum Naomi K. Rodriguez '99. Naomi earned her degree in Communications and Political Science and is Vice President, External Affairs at Los Angeles Dodgers. Proud to have you in the CSULB Alumni family!

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In this webinar, the authors of the book, Leaders Assemble: Leadership in the MCU use the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its superheroes to help executives, students, and workers develop their leadership skills.

Join the live event Dec. 8 at 9am: https://alumlc.org/csulb/23077

ALC | Watch | CSULB Webinars and Online Events We can’t all be superheroes, but we can all be leaders, engage in leadership, and influence those around us. Many of us are trying to learn leadership skills in school, work, or personal life. In this exemplary webinar, you will innovatively develop and conquer individual leadership capabilities t...

California State University, Long Beach has produced a number of notable and award-winning artists like Richard and Karen Carpenter, VJ Rosales, the founding member of the acappella group, The Filharmonic and more.

Now, other musical prodigies are emerging from CSULB hoping for a similar musical fate.

Read more about these talented recent grads: https://www.longbeachlocalnews.com/2022/11/29/meet-the-newest-csulb-musicians-who-are-leaving-their-mark-on-long-beach/

Artists in Community with Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15

Did you miss the 49er Industry Chat with alum Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15? View the recording to learn about her career as an artist in the community: https://youtu.be/0xl4MVcijF8

Artists in Community with Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15 49er Industry Chat with Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15Artists in CommunityCynthia Luján is an artist working regionally in Southern CA creating murals, paintings, and...

is still going strong!

There’s still time to support student success. Make your gift here: https://giveto.csulb.edu/

is finally here! On this national day of giving, we encourage our Beach Community to give the gift of education. are encouraged to support Beach Scholarships and student success.

Make your impact here: https://www.csulb.edu/give/beach-fund/giving-tuesday

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Help empower students by supporting Beach Scholarships, including Beach Athletic Fund and College of Health & Human Services’ Recreation and Leisure Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students.

Give here: https://giveto.csulb.edu/

Thank you to the generous donors who’ve already made a gift during this year’s .

We’re also excited to announce that every dollar donated will be matched!

More information: csulb.edu/give/beach-fund/giving-tuesday Support Beach Scholarships here: https://giveto.csulb.edu/

This holiday season, support CSULB students on !

Support scholarships and empower students by making a gift to CSULB Graduate Fellowship Scholarship, Long Beach State Promise Award, Beach Engineering Student Success Team (BESST), or your area of choice!

Give here: https://giveto.csulb.edu/

recognizes double alum Angelina Renteria, BS '02, MA ‘05. Angelina is a health advocate for Native American communities as Chief Operating Officer of the Indian Health Council. She also serves as a mentor to CSULB students through Beach Nexus. Proud to have you in the CSULB Community!

Happy Thanksgiving to our CSULB Alumni family! Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday.

Share what you're grateful for this Thanksgiving in the comments!

Fall has arrived at The Beach! Campus will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving break, but come by after for a visit and see the leaves change for yourself!

The Beach prides itself in cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. Help future leaders by supporting scholarship funds for the College of Education and Natural Sciences & Mathematics.

Make your gift today by visiting: https://giveto.csulb.edu/

CSULB Alumni, get tickets to the final two Volleyball games of the season for just $5 EACH! Come watch the Women's Volleyball team take on UC Davis on Friday night at 7pm, then come back out as the team takes on UCR Saturday night at 7pm for Senior Night!

Purchase tickets: http://ow.ly/cwPX50LKikW

Interested in representing your community through Art? Join us for a 49er Industry Chat with Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15 on Tues, Nov. 22 at 1pm and learn from her experience working in the arts & culture sector.

Register: https://bit.ly/CynthiaLChat

Join us for a 49er Industry Chat with Cynthia J. Lujan ‘15 on Tues, Nov. 22 at 1pm. Hear from a committed arts & culture leader who creates community mural projects and demonstrates a collaborative history of working in the arts & culture sector.

Register: https://bit.ly/CynthiaLChat

recognizes faculty member Dr. Kimberly Robertson. Dr. Robertson is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and is an associate professor of American Indian studies. She is also an artist who uses Native practices to create. Proud to have you in the CSULB Community!

With 2 weeks away, excitement at The Beach continues to build!

Join us as we celebrate the 24-hour day of giving by creating opportunities for hands-on learning like the College of Business Beach Investment Groups Scholarship and scholarships in the College of the Arts. Your gift of ANY AMOUNT makes a HUGE impact at The Beach!

Make your gift today: https://giveto.csulb.edu

Thank you to everyone who came to The Road to Success Alumni Entrepreneur Panel Fireside chat! Special thanks to our alumni panel: Kathleen Hansen, BS ‘75, MBA ‘82, Dennis Lee, CPA ‘88, and Giulia Triassi ‘18 for sharing their words of wisdom and tips for success! And to CSULB International Business Association for their partnership in this event.

Alum Dennis Lee left the audience with his favorite quote, “Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’ll get.”

Visit www.CSULB.edu/alumni/events to learn about future events.

The California State University Entertainment Alliance - CSUEA presents Music Video Production 101 + fireside chat and Q&A with PRETTYBIRD Executive Producer Candice Dragonas!

Register to join this exciting free virtual event on November 18 at 11 am: http://ow.ly/vVIg50LGlBU

Join us for a Fireside Chat with an Alumni Entrepreneurial panel, in collaboration with CSULB International Business Association on Wednesday, November 16, at 6pm at the Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center!

Road Map to Success brings alumni and students together to learn and gain insight from each other for advancement in professional networks.

RSVP to join us in person: https://bit.ly/FCBusinessPanel
Join via Zoom/livestream: https://bit.ly/FCBusinessPanelZoom