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• Volunteer Spotlight
FINDING A
CALLING
IN RADIO
Fergie Rosales
MEMBER BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE, KPCC
EDUCATION
2016 B.A., CSULB – Journalism,
Creative Writing minor
It was during her final year at CSULB that Fergie discovered
the Alumni Association. During Week of Welcome, her
attention was caught by a Seniors Stop Here sign. Wanting
to increase her student involvement, she joined and quickly
became an instrumental member of the myBeach Senior
Class Committee. From tabling events to commencement
to Recent Alumni Mixers to the Alumni Awards Banquet,
Fergie became a familiar face to both alumni and students.
It was during her final year at CSULB that Fergie discovered
the Alumni Association. During Week of Welcome, her
attention was caught by a Seniors Stop Here sign. Wanting
to increase her student involvement, she joined and quickly
became an instrumental member of the myBeach Senior
Class Committee. From tabling events to commencement
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It was also through these experiences with the Alumni
Association that Fergie met Board Member Lucia Kos.
Kos became Fergie’s mentor, helping her navigate life
after graduation and expand her professional network.
“At this point,” Fergie laughed “She’s like my aunt.”
Volunteering, Fergie expressed, “is everything that I am.”
It has led to opportunities as grand as working at a private
event for the LA Lakers at the Staples Center to securing
her current employment.
Channeling her passion for radio, Fergie began to volunteer
with KPCC, a station based in Pasadena. 89.3 KPCC is
one of Southern California's largest NPR affiliate and
member-supported public radios.
Today, she is employed there, working in the Membership
Department. Fergie implores fellow grads to set aside a
couple of hours a week for volunteerism. She said “There’s
no downside to it. Volunteering means friendships, learning
and growing.” She particularly enjoys the opportunity to
collaborate with others who come from diverse educational
and professional backgrounds. “If it makes you uncomfortable,
it means that you’re doing it right.” During her free time,
Fergie enjoys reading, working out, and watching UFC.
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As a freshman, finding her major took some exploration.
Fergie signed up for dance, art and event planning classes
before finding her niche in journalism. She then embarked
on her own campus radio show by volunteering with KBeach,
which lasted for three years. Her entertainment talk show, that
she hosted and produced, included an array of guests ranging
from professors and advisors to friends and student artists.
to Recent Alumni Mixers to the Alumni Awards Banquet,
Fergie became a familiar face to both alumni and students.
About her choice to attend The Beach, Fergie Rosales said
“It just made sense.” She credits her older sister for paving
the way. “My sister Mitzi was the first in the family to go to
college, and she also went to CSULB.”