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■ 2018 Alumni Awards Banquet to meet fellow CSU alumni and network with all fields of business. Contact Noemi.Guevara@csulb. edu or 562-985-7539. ■ Alumni Grants Reception – Hyatt Regency Long Beach – $200/person, $2,000/table of 10 Tue., April 17, 4 p.m. – The Pointe in the Walter Pyramid – Free In its 28 years, the Alumni Grants Program has donated nearly $1 million back to campus to support educational excellence. Attend the reception to hear how the 2018 recipients will use their Alumni grants to assist students. Contact [email protected] or 562.985.1606. ■ 10th Annual Bowling for Books April 20, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. – Cal Bowl in Lakewood – Free ■ MAVIS STAPLES Sat. April. 28, 8 p.m. - Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center - $ 50 - $ 125 Now in her seventh decade, Staples’ legendary raw and rasping voice is more powerful than ever as she shouts, croons, scats, and testifies like no one else can. Proceeds from this performance support the Arts for Life program. An exclusive package that includes the opportunity to meet Ms. Staples is also available. For tickets and pricing, contact 562.985.7000 or carpenterarts.org This event brings together the campus and community to fund textbook scholarships for CSULB students. Participants receive three games of bowling, a free t-shirt, catered food, open bar, raffle, and silent auction. For more information contact 562.985.5093 and stay tuned at http://bowling.shopthebeach.com Join us in celebrating the achievements of some of The Beach’s brightest stars. The 2018 class of Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Graduates, Staff Member and Professor, and President’s Distinguished Service Award recipient will be honored. See page 8 for the Distinguished Alumni. Contact [email protected] or 562.985.1606. ■ – Japanese Garden, CSULB – $50/60 Show your appreciation to Mom with an enchanting brunch in the Garden. Indulge in the spectacular brunch feast, which includes a delicious egg scramble, bacon, sausage, scrumptious pastries and a build-your-own waffle station with all the fixings. Contact [email protected] or 562.985.2169. Sat. April 28 Attend Long Beach State Athletics biggest party of the year – Jewels of the Night! Jewels of the Night is the largest annual fundraiser benefitting Beach student-athlete scholarships. Visit jewelsofthenight.com or call 562.985.8743. Mother’s Day Brunch Sat. May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12 pm ■ Jewels of the Night – Walter Pyramid – Early Bird 2/1 – 3/23 $125 Regular Admission $175 VIP Admission – General $150 Regular Admission $200 VIP Admission Thurs. May 3, 5 p.m. no-host cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner and awards program ■ Father’s Day Barbeque Sun. June 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Japanese Garden, CSULB – $50/60 ■ LEE ROCKER Sat. May 19, 8 p.m. - Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center - $ 35 Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music group The Stray Cats. As Rolling Stone declares, “Lee Rocker’s singing naturally captures the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll!” Say “Mahalo” to Dad and join us for a delicious Hawaiian-style BBQ lunch. Strike a pose at our picture-perfect photo station and partake in a variety of games set up in the Garden. Fun for the whole family! Contact [email protected] or 562.985.2169. Contact 562.985.7000 or carpenterarts.org SPRING / SUMMER 2018 11