Caption: Members of the university's support groups were feted at a luncheon in their honor recently. In attendance were, from left, front row: Donna Powell, Julie Chan, Ruth May Siegrist, Sandra Sutphen, Verne Wagner, Gabriele Genereux, Elaine Mitchell and Pam Hillman, vice president of university advancement; back row: Steve Murray, acting vice president of academi affairs, Pat Irot, Deborah Hancock, Mike Mattly, Liz Leyson for Howard Seller, Joann Driggers, Bala Balkrishna, President Milton A. Gordon, and Pete Saputo.Download Photo
Accolades for Campus Volunteers
President and Other Officials Honor Efforts Benefiting University
Cal State Fullerton recently hosted a very special luncheon in which the efforts of its campus volunteers were recognized. Representatives of each campus support group attended the function where President Milton A. Gordon thanked their efforts to help the campus meet its goals of educating students.
“It is an honor to be here today to recognize the volunteers of the year for 2009-10 academic year. Volunteerism is an attribute that we encourage among our students here at Cal State Fullerton,” said Gordon. “It is our hope that, after they graduate from this institution, our students will follow the examples set by the outstanding volunteers that are here today. Your efforts directly contribute to the success of our students and the success of our programs. For this, we are truly appreciative.”
Honored were:
Bala Balkrishna — Titan Athletics Club
Julie Chan, Ruth Mae Siegrist and Deborah Hancock — Reading Educators Guild
Joann Driggers — Art Alliance
Gabirele Genereux — Music Associates
Mike Mattly — Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
Elaine Mitchell and Pete Saputo — Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Donna Powell — Emeriti Association
Howard Seller — Patrons of the Library
Sandra Sutphen — Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum
Verne Wagner — Alumni Association
Oct. 19, 2010
