Cal State Fullerton celebrated the graduating seniors in the Guardian Scholars Program, launched on campus 20 years ago to support current and former foster youth reach their goal of earning a college degree. The 21 graduating scholars were lauded for their accomplishments at the May 2 annual Guardian Scholars Recognition Reception.
Cal State Fullerton education faculty members receive awards and accolades for their work with local schools and community partners.
Graduating and incoming President’s Scholars were recognized at the May 1 President’s Scholars Reception.
Student leaders and organizations were recognized at the fifth annual Tuffy Awards May 2.
Christopher Peterson received the university’s Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching award May 2.
Faculty peers from across campus joined administrators and Cal State Fullerton President Fram Virjee in singing the praises of human services professor and department chair Kristi Kanel, whose service to the university was honored with the Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award.
Therese Cooper, lecturer in communication sciences and disorders, is the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Lecturer Award recognizing excellence in teaching effectiveness and commitment to students.
Ofir Turel, professor of information systems and decision sciences, was awarded the L. Don Shields Excellence in Scholarship & Creativity at the May 2 Academic Senate meeting.
Four Cal State Fullerton student researchers won top awards at the 33rd annual CSU Student Research Competition, hosted by CSUF on April 26-27. The competition brought together 275 students from 22 campuses across the California State University system.
Hundreds of family members, friends, fellow veterans and Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff members were on hand to honor student veterans Saturday, April 27, at the 12th annual Veterans Appreciation Night.