Graduating seniors in the Abrego Future Scholars and the Nicholas Academic Scholars were recently honored during a virtual celebration, hosted by Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Scholars, which oversees the programs.
This year’s Cal State Fullerton graduating President’s Scholars were recognized for their college accomplishments, leadership and service in a virtual ceremony for the seniors, hosted by the Center for Scholars.
For her tireless servant leadership, passion for CSUF and enthusiastic support for students, women and underrepresented populations, Irene Matz has been awarded the Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award.
Cherlyn Converse has been awarded the university’s 2020 Outstanding Lecturer award for her passion and commitment to students and innovative curricula in the area of mathematics.
For his innovative and prolific research endeavors, track record of leadership and commitment to teaching, computer engineering professor Kiran George is this year’s recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s Outstanding Professor Award. The award is given to a faculty member for outstanding teaching, distinction in scholarship and/or creative activities, and contributions to the university and California State University system.
For his prolific and exceptional research, Sudarshan Kurwadkar, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been selected as the recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s 2020 L. Donald Shields Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity Award. The award is presented to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding scholarship.
Amybeth Cohen, professor of biological science, is the 2020 recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award.
David Forgues, vice president of human resources, diversity and inclusion, has been recognized for his contributions to human resources by the Western Region of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
Cal State Fullerton art majors Sunshine Hurtienne, YueTong Tsen and Michelle Jayme are the winners of the “Art Together Now” contest, designed to showcase how dance, music, theater or visual arts can bring people together during the COVID-19 crisis.
Aaron Aguilar, a Cal State Fullerton senior majoring in psychology, has been named the Cal State Student Association’s Shaun Lumachi Student Advocate of the Year.