Cal State Fullerton Celebrates Commencement May 29-30

More than 8,000 students, including January graduates, are eligible to take part in Cal State Fullerton’s 45th annual commencement May 29-30.

Two university alumni will be delivering the keynote addresses during the weekend celebration. Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, a 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, will address candidates for graduation and their families during the Saturday, May 29, commencement ceremony.

Award-winning mystery novelist Elizabeth George will return to her alma mater for the second day of ceremonies to receive an honorary doctorate. George, who graduated with a master’s degree in counseling in 1979, will be recognized for her philanthropic work, as well as success as an educator and novelist. She will deliver the keynote address during the Sunday, May 30, ceremony.

Universitywide ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. both days on the sports fields north of Titan Gym. College and department celebrations will follow at various locations throughout campus. (Times and locations noted below.)

The ceremonies will be broadcast live on the Internet and can be viewed by visiting the university Website (www.fullerton.edu). The ceremony also will be aired live on Channel 67 in Fullerton, Placentia, Santa Ana and Seal Beach; Channel 36 in Yorba Linda; and Channel 37B in Garden Grove.

Tickets are not needed for the all-university ceremonies at 8 a.m., but are required for admission to all college and department celebrations.

On-campus parking will be restricted to those who carpool (three persons per car), due to the limited number of spaces. Parking will be available for those with disabled-person license plates or placards. Campus parking information is available on 1620-AM within a 2.5-mile radius of the campus.

Leading the campus faculty marshals will be Richard Wiseman, professor of human communication studies and the university’s Outstanding Professor of 2003-04. Faculty marshals by college are: College of the Arts – Sallie Mitchell, professor of theatre and dance; College of Business and Economics – Neil A. Granitz, associate professor of marketing; College of Communications – Carolyn E. Johnson, associate professor of communications; College of Engineering and Computer Science – Jesus O. Tuazon, professor of electrical engineering; College of Human Development and Community Service – Cynthia S. Greenberg, assistant
professor of nursing, Belinda D. Karge, chair and professor of special education, and William C. Beam, associate professor of kinesiology and health science; College of Humanities and Social Sciences – J. Michael Russell, professor of human services, and Michael H. Birnbaum, professor of psychology; and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Joyce K. Ono, professor of biological science.

An honors convocation to recognize student achievements will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, in the Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion.

The honorees, their majors and the awards to be presented are:
Martina Albers of Corona, bachelor of arts in public administration
President’s Associates Scholastic Award

Kim Ann Guth of Fullerton, master of science in nursing
President’s Associates Graduate Student Award

M. Alex Lopez of Santa Ana, bachelor of arts in business administration
Sula Safar of San Dimas, bachelor of science in biological science
President’s Associates Service Award

Adam Byrnes of Fullerton, bachelor of science in American studies and political science

Cynthia N. Tran of Cerritos, bachelor of science in child and adolescent development
Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Award

Trangdai Tranguyen of Stanton, master of arts in history
Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Award

Algele Cid Sumulong of Yorba Linda, bachelor of science in biological science
Kenneth L. Goodhue-McWilliams Award

Heidi Meyer of Fullerton, postbaccalaureate studies in biological science
Lynell Newmarch of Monrovia, postbaccalaureate studies
Miles D. McCarthy Health Professions Award

Susan Frisch of Redondo Beach, master of science in biology
Giles T. Brown Outstanding Thesis Award

Colleen Howard Hefley of Fullerton, bachelor of arts in business administration
Continuing Learning Experience Award

Melissa Tellez of Upland, bachelor of arts in business administration
International Understanding Award

Student achievement also will be recognized during a variety of special recognition ceremonies scheduled this month, including:

Thursday, May 13 — Student Academic Services Celebration Banquet, 6 p.m. Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion. Keynote speaker: Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks.

Sunday, May 16 — Fifth annual Pilipino American Graduation, 6-9 p.m. Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion. Keynote speaker: Jocelyn Pacleb, lecturer in Asian American studies at Cal State Fullerton.

Friday, May 21 — 2004 graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony for International Students, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion.

Saturday, May 22 — Second annual Asian Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Ceremony, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lawn west of Engineering Building. Keynote speaker: Bob H. Suzuki, president emeritus, Cal Poly Pomona.

Saturday, May 22 — 16th annual Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration, 5:30 p.m. Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion. Keynote speaker: Assemblyman Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana), a Cal State Fullerton alumnus.

Sunday, May 23 — 16th annual Pan African Student Recognition Ceremony, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lawn west of Engineering Building. Keynote speaker: Lori S. White, associate vice president, student affairs and dean of students at San Diego State University.

College and Department Celebrations
May 29-30 Cal State Fullerton
(College celebrations follow the 8 a.m. all-university ceremonies)

SATURDAY, MAY 29:
College of the Arts – Patio area west of Titan Gym

College of Business and Economics – Lawn north of Titan Gym

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Lawn west of Engineering Building

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

• History – Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion
• Anthropology – Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion (begins at 11 a.m.)
• Women’s Studies – Ruby Gerontology Center’s Mackey Auditorium
• Sociology and Gerontology – West entrance of Humanities-Social Sciences Building
• Liberal Studies, TESOL, Latin American Studies and Modern Languages – Titan Stadium
• American Studies, Comparative Religion – Performing Arts Center’s Little Theatre
• Psychology – Titan Gym

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony – 2 p.m. Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion. Guest speaker:
Brig. Gen. John S. Gong, deputy commander, support headquarters, 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard

SUNDAY, MAY 30:
College Of Engineering And Computer Science – Lawn west of Engineering Building

College of Communications – Titan Stadium

College of Human Development and Community Service

• Child and Adolescent Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Human Services – Lawn north of Titan Gym
• Counseling – Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion
• Nursing – Titan Student Union’s Portola Pavilion (begins at 11 a.m.)
• School of Education – Titan Gym

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Geography and Environmental Studies – Performing Arts Center’s Little Theatre
• Philosophy, Afro-Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicana and Chicano Studies – Performing Arts Center’s Little Theatre (begins at about 11 a.m.)
• English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics – West entrance of Humanities-Social Sciences Building
• Political Science and Criminal Justice and Public Administration – Patio west of Titan Gym