In Memoriam: Ali Izadian
Ali Izadian, associate vice president for capital programs and facilities management responsible for stewarding Cal State Fullerton’s 235-acre campus, died April 24.
Ali Izadian, associate vice president for capital programs and facilities management responsible for stewarding Cal State Fullerton’s 235-acre campus, died April 24.
Shay Sayre, professor emeritus of communications, died Oct. 30.
Munir R. “Monte” El-Saden, professor of mechanical engineering emeritus and a founding member of that department, died Nov. 28 at the age of 93.
David Grimes, lecturer emeritus in music, is Grimes is founded the classical guitar program at Cal State Fullerton.
David O. Thorsen, professor emeritus of music, is remembered for his significant contributions to Cal State Fullerton’s School of Music.
Thomas E. Maher, professor emeritus of management, died May 17 at age 99.
The professor emeritus of African American studies and founding director of the African American Resource Center is remembered for her innovative ideas.
Pollak, whose name graces Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library, was a professor emeritus of English and comparative literature who taught on campus for 33 years. Pollak is remembered for her generosity, passion for learning and forward-thinking vision.
Zena Pearlstone, professor emeritus of art, is remembered for her expertise in the study of Native American art and advocacy for Indigenous artistic communities.
William “Bill” W. Haddad, professor emeritus of history, died May 27. He was 82. Haddad became a member of the Cal State Fullerton faculty in 1987. He taught Middle Eastern and Japanese history and served as chair of the Department of History until he retired in 2011. He also authored such books as “The Arab-Israeli […]