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President ’ s Message
In the last couple of years , the Alumni Association has increased its efforts to engage with more alumni and friends in various ways . I thank you for responding and demonstrating your support to our alma mater .
Your engagement included :
Was a mentor to a CSULB student .
Responded to various surveys , including those for Beach Connection .
Shared your enthusiasm about our future home , the Anna W . Ngai Alumni and Visitor Center .
Brought your families to Beach Family Day @ Angel Stadium , wearing Beach t-shirts .
Submitted nominations for the Distinguished Alumni awards . Check out the recipients who were selected this year on page 14 .
Learned about financial topics such as buying your first home at the Beyond the Beach seminars .
Toured the Annenberg Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage .
Reminisced about our 49er history at the Golden Graduates Celebration .
Donated to support our programs , including the Alumni Grants Program .
To learn more about our opportunities , periodically check out our website at www . csulb . edu / alumni and provide us with your email address at www . csulb . edu / alumni / update .
We appreciate your support !
Kathleen Hansen , ’ 75 , ‘ 82 President , CSULB Alumni Association
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■ Beach Family Day The CSULB Alumni Association has heard the call of Beach fans , students and alumni alike urging for an event at an LA Dodgers game . That ’ s why we are bringing you the first annual Beach Family Day @ Dodger Stadium on April 4 to watch the LA team as it takes on the San Diego Padres . For two years in a row , more than 4,000 Beach family members attended this event at Angel Stadium … now it ’ s time to show us how many Beach Dodgers fans will come out ! For more details , visit www . csulb . com / alumni / events .
■ Multi-University Alumni Career Fair Your Association was at this year ’ s Multi-University Alumni Career Fair at USC on March 10 . Last year , The Beach had the third highest number of attendees just after USC and UCLA , and was one of only two CSUs represented ! The event featured more than 100 employers from various industries wanting to hire graduates from top-tier universities . Some recruiters included : AT & T , E & G Gallo Winery , Kaiser Permanente , National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency .
■ Alumni Mentoring Students and alumni from various fields , interests and backgrounds have been paired in the past six months with the launch of our mentoring program . Students have jumped at this chance to consult with seasoned Beach graduates who can share their guidance on resumes , interview skills , industry knowledge and grad school . If you are interested in supporting a student through their academic and professional trajectory , find out how to become a mentor on page 4 .
■ Insurance Benefits As a Beach alum , you may be eligible for special rates on auto , homeowners , renters , life and health insurance through official partners Mercer Consumer and Liberty Mutual Insurance . To learn more , go to membership benefits at www . csulb . edu / alumni . Or call Liberty Mutual at 1.800.981.2372 for auto , homeowners and renters ; or Mercer at 1.888.560.2586 for other insurance products such as health and long term care . Mention that you are a CSULB alum .
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What ' s YOUR Beach Connection ?
The connections you have to your alma mater represent the sources of your Beach Pride . From volunteering at events , mentoring , or leaving your mark at the Alumni Brick Plaza — there is no shortage of ways to be connected .
What are your various bonds with The Beach ? Let us know what categories from the cover apply to you , and what else links you to the university .
Share on social media with # csulbalumni or email us at alumni @ csulb . edu .
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