Deans offer up advice to grads The heads of CSUF colleges share their words of wisdom VERONICA FELIPE Daily Titan This time next week, thousands of students will become Cal State Fullerton alumni. While their college journeys are coming to an end, their career paths are just beginning. Whether it be working another internship over the summer or sending out dozens of resumes, life after college can be difficult and, at times, terrifying. As a farewell gesture, CSUF deans have contributed their top five pieces of advice for graduating students. Laurie Roades, Dean of the College of Health and Human Development: 1. Know that you have incredible gifts and talents, and that you have received a top-notch education and preparation at CSUF that enables you to make meaningful contributions wherever you go. Be sure to put them to good use and stretch beyond your comfort zone. 2. Remember that, as well prepared as you are, you still have things to learn. Graduation is just one step on your learning journey. Remain humble and be open to learning from others with more experience and wisdom — whomever they may be.
3. Appreciate and value the diversity we have in our society, in its many forms, and always have compassion for others, even if you don’t understand them. You will never go wrong by being kind. 4. Seek to do great things, but don’t forget the basics. Work hard, do an excellent job, add value wherever you go, keep up with changes in your field and for goodness sake — be on time! 5. Remember that you will always be a member of the College of HHD family — forever! Don’t forget the faculty and staff members in your departments, in the college and across campus who helped you get to where you are, and keep in touch with us. We are still here for you after you graduate, and we care about you and your success! Raman Menon Unnikrishnan, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science: 1. Keep learning: The fields of engineering and computer science are rapidly changing. What you learned has a half-life of five years at best. So, keep learning so that you are current. Take a short course, attend a webinar or two every month or enroll in graduate school. 2. Find a mentor: I cannot think of anything more important in my life than what I have received from those who have taken an interest in me and
provided valuable professional and personal advice. Not all bosses are good mentors and not all mentors need be bosses. Keep your eyes open to find a mentor or two. By the way, be loyal to those who work for you and be a mentor for those you can help and mold. 3. Work-life balance: This is coming from someone who unfortunately focused all energy on work and forgot to live! In a technologically connected world, work comes with you. Your thumbs need not always be on your mobile device. Take a deep breath, smell the coffee, as the saying goes, and discover the beauty of interaction with your family. 4. Read: Engineers and computer scientists will have to work with people who do not have the same mathematical and analytical sophistication. Reading broadens one’s mind and enables you to relate to experiences and priorities beyond technology. Read fiction, nonfiction, history, travelogue, biography, classics … the list goes on. You will easily find that through reading you accumulate knowledge outside your technical field. This is a very low-energy activity that can be squeezed into time spent waiting for a flight, a meal or a friend. The general knowledge will allow you to work with people from all walks of life. SEE DEANS 4 2
CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2016
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
from the Deans of Cal State Fullerton David Bowman COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS Claire Cavallaro COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Morteza Rahmatian IRVINE CAMPUS Sheryl Fontaine COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Scott Hewitt LIBRARY Laurie Roades COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Kari Knutson Miller UNIVERSITY EXTENDED EDUCATION Scott Paynton COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS Anil Puri MIHAYLO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Dale Merrill COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Raman Unnikrishnan COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
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5. Pack your own parachute: Work world can be brutal at times. Personality conflict, swings in economy and disruptive technology can challenge your job. Keep your résumé updated on a monthly basis. Always look for the next best opportunity. You do this when you are securely employed and not when you have to look for a job, so, if the need arises, you can be prepared to jump and have a safe, smooth landing. Dale Merrill, Dean of the College of the Arts: 1. The world is a small
place, you never know who will be sitting behind that audition table — so be nice to everyone you meet throughout your life. 2. Be honest — be who you are, not who you think people want you to be. 3. Know where you want to go in the long run — don’t take detours if they won’t get you where you ultimately want to be. Don’t be afraid to say, “no.” 4. Learn how to do your taxes, pay your parking tickets and deal with your debts — they will find you. There are no “free rides” in life. 5. Never take your clothes off at an audition — if it doesn’t seem
“right,” it’s not — no job is worth it. Scott Paynton, Dean of the College of Communications: 1. Don’t be afraid to fail. We learn from our mistakes and we will never be successful all the time. Failure can be a great teacher and motivator. 2. Always get back up. When you fail, don’t let it discourage you or keep you down. Always get back up and keep chasing your dreams. As my friend used to say, “I can’t do _____, yet.” 3. Network. We are a series of connected people. Get to know others and let them get to know you.
People are your greatest resources, and work to be others’ greatest resources. 4. Keep learning. College is the beginning, not the end. The more you learn and know, the greater value you bring to those things you pursue. 5. Be socially and environmentally just in all that you do. The world is full of people who will do anything to succeed. Make sure your success is backed by actions that work to better our social and environmental worlds. Sheryl Fontaine, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences:
1. Have a plan — and be ready to embrace what happens instead. 2. Listen with your heart. 3. Travel outside your comfort zone — into another neighborhood, another state or another country. 4. Be generous with what you know and gracious about what you can learn. 5. Thank the people in your life who make a difference. 6. Know that as you graduate, you are prepared with the knowledge and experiences to be a smart, productive, engaged citizen of the world, ready to make a difference for
yourself and for others. Anil Puri, Dean of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics: 1. Have an optimistic outlook no matter what the odds; life is full of opportunities. 2. Always challenge yourself to do better. 3. Try to figure out what you really enjoy doing and are good at. It may take a while; be patient, but don’t wander forever. 4. Do unto others what you would have them do to you. 5. To be happy, be content with what you receive (this does not mean not trying for better life/wealth).
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Association offers a chance to network
CSUF grads can network with alumni after graduation BRENT CABATAN Daily Titan
Staying connected to Cal State Fullerton after graduation is a simple and practical way for recent graduates to take advantage of the college’s vast alumni network. The Alumni Association gives CSUF graduates opportunities to connect with other CSUF alumni who are already in the job market and provides resources to assist graduates with their career goals. The association promotes university and
alumni accomplishments, providing environments and opportunities for alumni engagement and encouraging educational, social and economic benefits for CSUF student and alumni communities, according to the Alumni Association’s mission statement. CSUF has over 245,000 graduates, 91,000 of whom live in Orange County, according to the Alumni Association’s website. The university offers 109 degrees, 54 of which are at the graduate level. With so many CSUF graduates in various fields of work, the Alumni Association can provide valuable networking opportunities. Theresa Harvey,
president and CEO of the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce, said that the CSUF alumni network is especially strong within Orange County. “There’s hardly a business in Orange County that’s not deeply impacted by Cal State Fullerton alumni. You can go almost anywhere, at any meeting, in any business and find a room full of Titans,” said Harvey, who used to be the Alumni Association’s president and is currently a member of the association’s board of directors. “I think that really exemplifies the spirit of Titan pride and the accomplishments at the university.” Within the Alumni
Association are 16 industry-specific chapters or groups that a member can join to operate in a more professionally focused environment. These different chapters hold events and meetings that focus more on the “individual needs of specific students or specific interests,” Harvey said. These chapters and clubs are steered by the needs and wants of its members, she said. The programs and speakers that are brought to the different chapters are chosen from an extensive network of CSUF graduates. Along with these industry-focused networking opportunities, a membership with the Alumni Association comes with several
other perks, such as online access to the CSUF Career Center, three parking passes a year and a discount for the Titan Recreational Center. Jordan Poblete, 2015 business administration graduate, founder and editor-in-chief of DisneyExaminer.com and Alumni Association board of directors member, said the resources the Alumni Association provides helps alumni “track down” their first job after graduation, and allows them to make connections. “It all comes down to wanting to stay connected with campus because even beyond graduation there is so much value here,” Poblete said.
After making connections with other CSUF graduates, the association also creates a “platform for the exchange of ideas,” Harvey said. “Having the younger alumni connect with the seasoned graduates out in the community, it allows them to cross-pollinate ideas and continue to gain respect for what’s going on for the university,” she said. The Alumni Association membership fee is $25 a year for alumni who graduated within three years, but there is a lifetime option at $400. For those who graduated more than three years ago, the prices increase to $45 annually and $500 for a lifetime membership.
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Pioneers of science taking next step
GW-PAC members say goodbye to lab of wave discovery GALEN PATTERSON Daily Titan
Several Cal State Fullerton students who helped in the first-ever detection of gravitational waves through the university’s Gravitational Wave Physics and Astronomy Center (GWPAC) are graduating this spring. Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) detected gravitational waves earlier this semester, opening up an entirely new kind of science. CSUF provided data interpretation in this discovery. The individuals that took part in opening up this new science are embarking on the next step in their own journeys. Erik Muniz, physics major, was originally interested in biochemistry. Muniz
changed his major to physics after taking an introductory physics course and reading a book called “Physics of the Impossible” by Michio Kaku. “It really was just something that kind of opened my mind up to the possibilities of physics,” he said. Muniz has been accepted into the Ph.D. program at Syracuse University. He starts in fall 2016 and plans to continue studying physics. Muniz thanked his family and his girlfriend for their support. “I’m really grateful for the opportunity I was given here. It really made the biggest difference in my life,” he said. Adrian Avila-Alvarez, physics major, has always been interested in how things work. Avila-Alvarez grew up in Paramount, California, and sees his accomplishments as a way to improve his community. “I like to be an advocate,
especially for other friends in my community that haven’t really taken things seriously,” he said. Avila-Alvarez plans to stay at CSUF and start the master’s program to save money, he said. He said he wants to go the University of Arizona and get a Ph.D. in optical engineering, rather than accept an offer to a Ph.D. program in physics. “I think it’s very important for everyone to know that you need to go into something that you want; no matter how hard it’s going to be to get there, you need to do what you want to do,” he said. Nousha Afshari, physics major, enrolled at CSUF as a business major. “I am not a risk-taker, I’m just not. I like having a plan,” she said. She took an unprecedented risk by her own standards when she began to pursue physics, she said. This decision was
largely due to encouragement from physics professor Michael Dubuque “I’m just going to take this risk; I’m just going to do something that I really love and I’m just going to hope to God it works out,” Afshari said, recalling her decision. Afshari has decided to study medical physics. She said she will take a year off from studying to get internships, but plans to go to graduate school at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. “I’m really lucky that I came to this department that’s so supportive,” she said. Afshari thanked her family because, “It’s harder to do things when you’re alone.” Torrey Cullen, physics major, grew up in Singapore, but was born in San Diego and returned to California for college. He went to CSUF with an interest in science, but
was unsure about what to do with it. Cullen said his biggest influences in getting him into physics were his high school teachers. “They were just these crazy old guys that just loved what they taught and it kind of caught with me,” he said. Cullen plans to stay at CSUF for one year in the master’s program and apply to Ph.D. programs that involve LIGO after that. Cullen’s GWPAC research, modeling waveforms from binary neutron star systems, has captured his interest, and he said he wants to continue working on that research. “I really like it. I think that’s what I want to do after I graduate,” he said. Cullen is also interested in the Laser Interferometer
Space Antenna project (LISA), which is being developed to send LIGO technology into orbit around the Earth. Cullen thanked his friend Nousha and his research adviser Jocelyn Read, Ph.D. Currently, the soon-tobe graduates are occupied with helping younger students. One of these students, Juan Rocha, has been learning all the basics of what Avila-Alvarez and Muniz did, starting the same way as the soon-tobe graduates. Avila-Alvarez and Muniz are preparing younger students by getting them up to speed with what is happening in their lab. “It’s like passing the torch,” Muniz said.
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The ‘gap year’ has its pros and cons
Instructors and grads discuss taking a break before grad school GABE ESPIRITU Daily Titan
The big day has finally arrived for many Cal State Fullerton students. After an early ceremony with students dressed in black caps and gowns, all the years spent working toward a college degree will come to a definitive end. Minds may wander as the limitless future awaits. What comes next? A $2,845 trip to see the sights of London, Paris and Rome with Cal State Fullerton’s Alumni Association? Perhaps graduate school? Every students’ thought process on whether or not to further their education differs. Assistant professor of economics, Nick C. Huntington-Klein, Ph.D., an expert in decisions in higher education, said that going into graduate school all begins with a student understanding the differences between the types of graduate studies available and the opportunities they present. While a doctorate program trains students for a job in research, it is only beneficial to prospective students who have definitively chosen a career field they want to be a part of, Huntington-Klein said. A master’s degree is comparatively more accessible and flexible than
a doctorate. The tradeoff, however, is the price of tuition. In fall 2015, CSUF boasted 5,906 total students enrolled in its graduate studies program, according to data provided by the CSUF Institutional Research and Analytical Studies, with about a third of these grad students being first-time graduates. This pales in comparison to that semester’s 33,042 undergraduate students. “Beyond (the different types of graduate studies), the field that you go into is going to have a lot to do with whether or not grad school is going to be worth it,” Huntington-Klein said. Uncertainties in school concentrations and career prospects are what history graduate student Mark Malebranche, 34, had to undergo throughout his college career. He transferred into CSUF from community college as a theater major in fall 2003 and decided a year later to pursue his old dream of studying history. Upon completing his seven-year undergraduate career in January 2007, Malebranche knew that he wanted to eventually obtain a graduate degree. Pursuing a managerial position within the Disneyland Resort, however, was his top priority. “I was kind of burnt out on history and school in general so, at this point, I took time off of school and I went through ‘Emerging
Leaders’ to kind of focus more on my career prospects at Disney,” Malebranche said. “Given enough time away from college, I found myself drawn back to history.” Whether taking gap years between undergraduate and graduate schools creates an advantage or not depends on the student, said Huntington-Klein. “(Taking a gap year) can make the transition back into college very difficult: you have a job, you’re making money, you’re living a little bit more comfortably than you did in undergrad and then going back to grad school where you’re going to earn very little,” Huntington-Klein said. “On the other hand, especially for the graduate programs where you want to have some sort of realworld experience … you’d get a lot out of your gap year.” Despite meeting some “definite life challenges” along the way, Malebranche returned to CSUF to begin his graduate studies in the fall 2009 and is graduating with his master’s degree this semester. “It’s been a rough journey, at times, getting my master’s … there have been times when I’ve stumbled and had to pick myself back up,” Malebranche said. “But, coming out of it, I am a much stronger person for all the challenges I’ve had to face, and I wouldn’t change a single part of it.” 8
Commencement speakers to inspire
Opera singer and Latina journalist to serve as keynotes AMBER MASON Daily Titan
Deborah Voigt Deborah Voigt, a Cal State Fullerton alumna who studied the arts, is no stranger to the stage. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton, she has sung on stages across the country. On May 21, she will be taking center stage at her alma mater to speak to a group of graduating Titans at CSUF’s University Commencement Ceremony. Voigt is a prominent figure in the world of opera
who has given back to Cal State Fullerton by teaching master classes where she listens to students perform and gives critiques. She has also attended various events at CSUF, performed at the Clayes Performing Arts Center opening and left an endowment to the university. “She often speaks about how her experience at Cal State Fullerton transformed her life,” said Frances Teves, CSUF’s senior director of University Advancement. Her success and involvement in the university is something Teves, and others who worked to select keynote speakers, think students will connect with and be inspired by.
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Acclaimed opera singer Deborah Voigt has returned to her alma mater several times since attending CSUF.
Broadcast journalist María Elena Salinas has won six Emmy awards for her work in the field of reporting.
María Elena Salinas María Elena Salinas, called “The voice of Hispanic America” by The New York Times, will be
for Hispanic news program “Noticiero Univision,” as well as “Aqui y Ahora.” She has earned six Emmy awards as well as a Gracie Award and
wishing graduates farewell on May 22, as they complete their journey at Cal State Fullerton. Salinas is a co-anchor
the Walter Cronkite Award for “Achievement in National Investigative Journalism.” SEE KEYNOTE
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“What’s really amazing about her is she’s a brand of advocacy journalism that helps not just report on stories but helps address important community issues,” Teves said. Salinas was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents. However, she was raised in Mexico City until she was 8 years old, according to the Univision corporate
website. After returning to the United States, Salinas lived in South Central Los Angeles. She has since become a highly recognized and award-winning journalist, which makes her the “embodiment of the American dream,” Teves said. Teves believes that Salinas’ success story and how she has given back to the community will resonate with the class of 2016.
RYAN WHITEHEAD VERONICA MARQUEZ-ESHELBY Daily Titan Kimberly Plum, an American studies major graduating later this month, is still deciding what she will wear to commencement. Like many students looking forward to graduation, the style of her dress will be a lasting decision; it will appear on
mantles, in photo albums and on social media accounts of friends and family for years to come. “I’m definitely going to do a dress and wedges, because (while) walking, I don’t want to break my ankle. I’m in the process of rhinestoning my cap and everything,” Plum said. With just a few guidelines, any Cal State Fullerton graduate can find a happy medium at the cross section between fashionable, professional and comfortable. CSUF has its graduation ceremonies both indoors
and outdoors, depending on the department. Women, especially, should exercise care in choosing their footwear. For an outdoor ceremony, the event will most likely take place on grass, which is a nightmare for heels. One recommendation is for women to wear flats outside and modest-sized heels or flats for indoor ceremonies. Wearing nice shoes is essential, as it is likely that students will be involved in several pictures during the commencement. Wearing a new pair of shoes, especially heels, can result in
shaky legs during the graduation walk, addresses the Georgia Institute of Technology website. Wedges are also a good option because of their simplicity and the way they are easy to walk in, according to College Fashion. Sandals, or even ballet flats, can go with practically any outfit. Leslie Gomez, a senior advertising major, won’t be graduating until next May, but is already brainstorming her graduation outfit for the ceremony. SEE FASHION 17
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Business casual is a recommended style. Comfort is a priority, as most commencement ceremonies last for over three hours. Here’s a quick review for the ideal outfits for graduates: For women, Society19.com recommends keeping the outfit chic and comfortable. Keep the dress at mid-length, similar to an outfit for a summer party or wedding. Go with bright colors, since the graduation robes are black, and try the dress on ahead of time, so if it doesn’t look as good as expected, there is time to find another outfit. For men, a button-up shirt can be paired with slacks or nice jeans and polished off with a pair of clean dress shoes. With these tips in mind, any graduate can toe the line between a go-getting professional and a fashion pro.
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For males, it’s important to look nice, but not overthe-top. A dress shirt tucked in with either slacks or a nice pair of jeans will do. Made Man, a men’s lifestyle website, suggests that a solid-colored tie that fits comfortably around the neck is a nice touch. Some men may opt to wear a sport jacket, but they should be aware that the sun could beat down all day, so hinge that decision on how the weather is and where the commencement ceremony will take place. Men should style their hair neatly, as if they are going to a job interview, according to Made Man. They should make sure it looks presentable and not grungy or disheveled. For guests coming to watch their family members or friends graduate, there is no need to fully dress up.
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Graduating students should dress chic and comfortable under their gowns at graduation.
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“I really have been liking jumpsuits recently, so I would probably wear a loose-fitting jumpsuit with heeled sandals ... Maybe have blocked heels because I know a lot of people are afraid of falling during their walk,” Gomez said. Gomez shared her preferences for hair and makeup. She said she preferred when girls wore their hair down, but recommended that graduates apply makeup and style their hair in whatever fashion makes them feel comfortable. Students should prepare to wear their selected outfit throughout the day in case there isn’t any time to change between the ceremony and the following celebrations. Wearing something both stylish and practical will help recent graduates be both chic and comfy at graduation after-parties. In order to make an outfit look sleek and fitting beneath the bulky graduation robe, College Fashion recommends that females avoid voluminous skirts. But they should make sure that the dress is not too tight, either — it is graduation, not a bachelorette party. A graduation cap will be worn during commencement, so seeing how it blends with a desired hairstyle the day before will help decide the best way to style. Relaxed curls or beachy waves can cut down on excess hours of hairstyling and are still visible beneath the cap.
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Titans become stars in their fields
Past graduates make notable accomplishments VERONICA MARQUEZ-ESHELBY Daily Titan
When it comes to producing stars, Cal State Fullerton is in the spotlight. Celebrities in both the movie and sports industries have graced the halls of CSUF and have called themselves Titans. Kevin Costner The college of business is the largest at CSUF, so it’s only natural that the most famous Titan was a business student. “The Dances with Wolves” actor and director earned his business degree in
1978 and went on to act in his first movie just a year later in “Malibu Hot Summer.” Costner won the Academy award for best director for his work on “Dances with Wolves” and was nominated for best actor. Since then, Costner has acted, produced and directed numerous films. A large framed photo of Costner hangs in the Titan Student Union, making him one of the most recognized CSUF alumni. Danielle Fishel The most recent household name to graduate is Danielle Fishel, the actress who played the eccentric Topanga Lawrence in “Boy Meets World.” Fishel completed her psychology degree in 2012 and is currently working on a spin-off series
called “Girl Meets World.” Gwen Stefani Although she did not graduate, you might go b-an-a-n-a-s to learn that the former No Doubt lead singer was a Titan. Stefani recorded her first solo album in 2004, “Love. Angel. Music. Baby,” which sold over seven million copies. The album featured hits such as “Hollaback Girl,” “What You Waiting For?” and “Cool.” Stefani is currently a judge on NBC’s “The Voice.” James Cameron The legendary director was a physics student at CSUF during the ‘70s and received the honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree in
1999. Cameron delivered the keynote speech that year during commencement. Cameron has directed blockbuster films such as “Avatar” and “Titanic,” the top two grossing films of all time. Phil Nevin With a baseball program that has such a rich history, it’s inevitable some of the Titans would end up on this list. Nevin and the 1992 team reached the finals, but fell just short. Nevin earned the Golden Spikes Award that season and was drafted first overall in the 1993 draft by the Houston Astros. Nevin went on to play for seven different teams and batted .270 with 208 homers and 743 runs batted in during his
big league career. Nevin currently serves as the manager of the Reno Aces, a minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mark Kotsay Kotsay led the Titans to their third College World Series title in 1995, and earning the Golden Spikes Award along the way. The outfielder was drafted ninth overall in the 1996 draft by the Florida Marlins. Kotsay went on to play for eight different teams and had a career batting average of .276 to go along with 127 homers and 720 runs batted in. Kotsay is now a special assistant for the San Diego Padres front office. Kotsay was inducted into the CSUF Hall of Fame as part of the 2007 class.
Bruce Bowen Despite being a baseball-dominant school, a basketball player is one of the most successful athletes to don a Titans jersey. Bowen played for CSUF from 1989-1993. As a senior, the 6-foot-7 small forward averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 rebounds and was named to the All-Big West Conference First Team. Bowen is the 12th highest scorer in CSUF history with 1,155 points and the seventh highest rebounder with 559 boards. Despite going undrafted, the feisty defender won three championships with the San Antonio Spurs and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times. Bowen currently serves as an anchor for ESPN.
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Titans have many locations for postwalk festivities MONSE RODRIGUEZ Daily Titan
Graduation is a time for celebration. With Cal State Fullerton being mainly a commuter school, the possibilities for honoring the occasion are practically endless. Any Titan will say downtown Fullerton is the place to go, with restaurants like Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante The 45-year-old Italian restaurant is located on 550 North Harbor Blvd., and its menu ranges from homemade pasta to pizza. Angelo’s and Vinci’s takes reservations for its three banquet rooms, the largest of the
three seats 180 people, and the two private rooms both seat a maximum of 40 people. In addition, the restaurant can accommodate 15 to 20 visitors in nonreservation seating, perfect for that big, last-minute group celebration. Being in downtown Fullerton means that a lot of its customers are also Titans, and so Angelo’s and Vinci’s is having a special deal for CSUF graduates on their special celebration day. Saturday’s menu will have a special, all-you-can-eat buffet which includes pasta salad, a salad bar, lasagna, chicken cacciatore, pasta marinara, pasta alfredo, homemade garlic bread and Italian donuts from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. for only $12.95 per person and $7.95 for children 10 and under.
Sunday’s champagne brunch will include a similar buffet, as well as champagne, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $16.95. Pizza is also available to order both days during the allyou-can-eat buffets, but after 3 p.m., the restaurant’s regular menu will resume. The restaurant’s manager, Cynthia Peck, said that the deal is a way to say thank you to Titans who have brought business and to honor the graduates. But not all Titans are California natives, and so they will have family visiting to celebrate their accomplishments. Josh Gentry, 23, child development major, is originally from Indianapolis and will have his family fly in for graduation. While Gentry
considers his graduation as merely a step in his journey, he still hopes to celebrate in his favorite lesser-known spot, Mrs. Bea’s Louisiana Chicken and Waffles on Harbor Boulevard in La Habra. Gentry said his parents are not in California often and he hopes to “wow” them with the beloved spot that he has enjoyed during his three years at CSUF. Titans also have a third option: house parties. While ticket distribution only allows Titans to have 10 or fewer guests present for the graduation ceremony, some graduates are finding that house parties provide more open space for celebrating with big groups. Marylyn Olmedo, 22, child and adolescent development graduate, is the first
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Downtown Fullerton is home to many Titan-friendly restaurants, such as Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante.
in her family to graduate college and said her parents were proud of her and wanted to celebrate with their family and friends. Olmedo’s family chose to have a party in their home because of limited space in restaurants and because not everyone could attend the
graduation ceremony. “I only got 10 tickets,” Olmedo said. “I am Mexican, so I have a really big family, so a lot of my family is not going to be able to come. So we decided to do a gathering at my house so that everybody can come and celebrate with me.”
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Ceremonies celebrate diversity
CSUF brings personalized cultural graduations to Titans KATE JOLGREN Daily Titan
In the 2015 academic year, Cal State Fullerton saw more than 9,500 graduates complete their degrees across all colleges and degree programs. With such a large group of students participating in commencement ceremonies, sometimes it can seem as though a single graduate gets lost among the sea of other caps and gowns. However, for students who choose to participate in graduation and also want a more personalized experience, CSUF offers several cultural
graduation ceremonies for students to take part in, each highlighting different groups on campus that students may feel they belong to. These ceremonies are meant to celebrate the university’s diverse student population and leadership, according to CSUF’s commencement website. The specialized commencements can be provided by faculty associations, student leaders, clubs and organizations or one of the cultural resource centers. With each of the cultural graduation ceremonies, the goal is to create an inclusive and affirming CSUF community for the students and their allies. Graduates were able to take part in one of six cultural ceremonies present on campus.
Each of the cultural groups interpreted their celebration in different ways, some choosing to incorporate cultural demonstrations during the ceremony and others choosing to forego traditional graduation expectations and host a dinner for graduates and their families. On May 8 the 14th annual Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Ceremony, hosted in collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Resource Center and the Asian-American Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association. With a cultural demonstration by the South Pacific Islander Cultural Association, API welcomed 226 students to participate, allowing graduates to bring as many family
members as they chose to the ceremony. With these cultural ceremonies, students are able to identify with others in their community. “Our celebration is unique and different from others because we have that cultural lens celebrating who we are as Asian-Americans,” said Dear Aunaetitrakul, assistant coordinator of the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers. Another graduation ceremony was the LGBTQ Pride Recognition Ceremony, which took place on May 12. This event was hosted by the Associated Students, Inc. LGBT/Queer Resource Center. The Lavender Pride Recognition Ceremony is meant
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There are several cultural graduation ceremonies for students looking for a more personalized experience on campus.
to “recognize the accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally students at Cal State Fullerton” and the ceremony is open to all those students who consider themselves allies with this community as well, according to its website.
For undocumented students on campus who will participate in graduation this year, students had the opportunity to walk in the Dreamers Graduate Recognition Ceremony on May 8, hosted by the Titan Dreamers Resource Center.
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CSUF offers array of resources to grads KATE JOLGREN Daily Titan As another graduation season swings into full gear and another sea of mortar boards fills the air, recent graduates may be left wondering, “Now what?” With over 7,000 undergraduate students completing degrees in and nearly 9,500 degrees awarded in total at Cal State Fullerton in 2015, graduates are not going through this period alone. Instead, CSUF alumni have several resources at their disposal of which to take advantage in the first
year following graduation and beyond. One of the resources available to recent graduates is the campus Career Center, which provides free access for many of its services. These services are offered up to one year after a student’s initial graduation date. Recent graduates will have access to all career fairs, expos and career-planning workshops available on campus. They will also be able to make an appointment with College Career and Career Development specialists. Specialists assist students with career assessment and exploration after graduation, as well as provide input on résumés and cover letters. Alumni may also use the Career Center to practice mock
interview techniques, as well as search for internships and jobs on Titan Connection, a one-stop shop for students and graduates to find job op-
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Life after graduation is eased by access to campus opportunities
JUSTIN GERBOC Associate Director of Alumni & Campus Communities portunities, according to the Career Center website. The Career Center also assists alumni in exploring future graduate or professional school options, including assistance with personal statements during the application process. These services are
completed their degree but did not officially graduate, the Alumni Association at CSUF can provide valuable resources post-graduation. “The main difference with alumni after a year and before a year is the counseling appointments, said Vanessa Lowe, Career Development
training specialist in the Career Center. “Alumni after a year don’t have counseling access at that point,” she said. The Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization that provides Cal State Fullerton’s community of over 250,000 alumni with resources. Membership in the organization comes with access to online career services, discounts through partnerships with Kaplan, Liberty Mutual and AAA, said Justin Gerboc, associate director of Alumni & Campus Communities, via email. The Alumni Association also “produces programs for alumni (to) stay connected with one another
and to the campus, such as homecoming, Night of the Pachyderm and reduced price tickets to athletic and performing arts events,” Gerboc said. A graduate can become a member of the Alumni Association by paying a membership fee. “I have heard countless stories about alumni who were able to access job opportunities because they were a Titan who knew a fellow Titan,” Gerboc said. “It is also wonderful to be able to maintain relationships with the college/department that they studied in, because often faculty can prove to be a wonderful resource for continued knowledge as well as professional connections.” SEE RESOURCES
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In-demand jobs seek honed skill sets
Professionals input on how to be competitive in some top fields DAISY ORTIZ Daily Titan
Students have worked, studied, procrastinated and cried, all in the effort to cross the stage and receive their hard-earned bachelor’s degrees. But the question on almost every graduating student’s mind — other than where they’ll party after the ceremony — is, “Now what do I do?” Or, more
importantly, “Where can I find a job?” A study conducted by human resources and staffing firm Randstad U.S. and the Economic Research Institute looked at some of the major industries in the U.S. to see what the most in-demand jobs were for those fields. The study considered the fields of engineering, finance and accounting, information technology, human resources, manufacturing and logistics and office and administration, as reported by Forbes. These are among the professions that are not only in high
demand but handsomely compensate employees. Within the field of engineering, there is the most demand for manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineers. People in these positions can earn an average of over $79,000 a year for three to 10 years of experience. Richard Zambacca, president of Randstad Engineering, told Forbes that engineers can look forward to new possibilities as fields such as healthcare and entertainment begin hiring more engineers. Randstad Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link
told Forbes that employers often seek applicants with advanced skills in science, technology, engineering and math fields. He also cited the value of having specialties in two intersecting areas, such as finance and engineering. However, Kathryn Bolt, group president of Randstad Professionals and Tatum, told Forbes that there is a growing trend toward hiring HR professionals who have honed specific skill sets. The most in-demand position for a career in human resources is a human resource generalist, where
one can earn between $45,000 to $67,000 per year. For business majors like Brandon Jimenez, a CSUF student, prospects are looking good. According to the report, the most in-demand positions in the field of finance and accounting are senior accountants, earning between $61,000 to $85,000 annually; cost accountants, earning between $51,000 to $74,000 annually and finance managers, earning anywhere from $85,000 to $135,000 annually. “The competition is tough, so you need to not
only study, but be the best at what you do and stand out,” Jimenez said in an email. “I’ve been working at a bank for about two years now, so I hope my experience and education will be enough for someone to give me a shot or at least consider me.” Students in search of a job post-graduation are aware that they won’t be the only ones hunting for these highly demanded positions. The work available is not only based off of their work ethic and academics, but the job market which they graduate into.
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Joining the Alumni Association grants graduates access to check out books at each of the 23 CSU campus libraries, said Kevin Phillips,
head of circulation at the CSU Fullerton Pollak Library, via email. “The CSU’s have a reciprocal agreement with each other that grants checkout privileges to current student/
staff/faculty and Alumni Association members,” Phillips said. One last benefit graduates may choose to participate in is access to the Student Recreation Center on campus,
which provides membership to Alumni Association members after graduation. For each semester, members in the Alumni Association can pay a yearly fee of $300 or $120 per academic
semester to access all of the SRC’s amenities, a discounted price from most local gyms, said Hunter Seyforth, an employee at the Recreational Services Desk at the SRC.
Life after graduation does not have to mean an affiliation with the CSUF campus community has to end. Instead, there lies a world of opportunity for those who choose to participate.
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