A social way to
CONNECT &
ENGAGE
Whether sharing wisdom, providing professional opportunities,
donating resources, connecting on social media, or simply beaming
with Beach Pride, the leadership and engagement of alumni make an
inimitable impact on current students and our community. That’s why
a new series of alumni receptions has been bringing local alumni back
together, to plug in to the goals of CSULB and help build a better Beach.
> Reception at the Home of Mike and Dalia Lugo.
Left to right: Gary Ward ’73, Mike Lugo ’79, John Tellez ’69,
Bernadette Tellez ’75, ’92, Susanne Brown Wagner ‘82
At the home of past Alumni Association President Mike
Lugo ’79 and wife Dalia, prominent alums from all over
Orange County came together to discuss how their resourc-
es can aid student and alumni initiatives. John ’69 and
Bernadette ’75, ’92 Tellez shared a recent inspiration with
the group.
“Bernadette and I recently visited the University of Arizona. We were
driving up the Speedway, which is the north side of campus, when
boom: huge signage and a beautiful building. The U of A Alumni Center.
It hit us that that is exactly what we’ve been working toward at home.
A visible focal point on campus for alumni, that alumni can travel to and
always feel at home.”
> Reception at the Long Beach Home of Ken Miller
In October, former ASI President Ken Miller ’69 convened
with 16 fellow ASI presidents to reflect on the past, plan
for the future, and affirm their support of the Alumni &
Visitor Center Project.
Supporting the Anna W. Ngai Alumni & Visitor Center
Waves of support were pledged by prominent Beach family like John
and Bernadette last year, and the future is bright with the promise of
new opportunities for students and alumni to meet and network, promote
campus traditions, and highlight the success of alumni.
Alumni Receptions are planned in Los Angeles and Orange County this
spring. If you’d like to attend and reconnect with fellow alumni, contact
Ricki McManuis, Director of Development, via phone at 562.985.7502 or
email at [email protected].
csulb.edu/alumnicenter
> Reception at the Long Beach Yacht Club
Past Alumni Association President Kathleen Hansen hosted
a shoreside alumni gathering in Long Beach in January.
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