2005



FEATURES:

Why I Teach

Why I Teach
Some believe the university’s most enduring legacies are its graduates who go on to teach in public and private schools, community colleges and universities.

Patricia Cheng

Star Struck
Cal State Fullerton astronomer Patricia Cheng uses the most powerful telescopes ever invented to go light years beyond typical views of heavenly bodies, unearthing clues to our planet’s origins and even our future.

Jeffrey Kottler

The Latest Book He's Written Was 'A Terrifying Experience'
The research for Jeffrey Kottler's latest book sent him into the tumultuous lives of talented but troubled artists.

Scott Gudes

Budget Buster
Alumnus Scott Gudes serves as staff director on the Senate Budget Committee.

John Kolstad

A Ringing Success
Alumnus John Kolstad bought the California Bell Co. to continue marking the history of El Camino Real.

Medina

Sharing Her Dreams
Alumna Medina recently published her second children’s book, "The Dream on Blanca's Wall," and dedicated it to the faculty in the College of Education.

CSUF Animation program

Top Drawer
Cal State Fullerton's Animation Program produces skilled, versatile artists for the top animation studios.

Center for Oral and Public History

The Voices of Our Past
Stored on shelves in in the Center for Oral and Public History are the voices of history, voices both ordinary and extraordinary. In fact, the stories of more than 3,000 people are stored here.

Christine Valenciana

Mexican-American Deportation
Assistant professor Cal State Fullerton conducted extensive research on the plight of her mother and many other Mexican-Americans who were illegally deported to Mexico during the 1930s.

John Alexander

Commanding Respect
Renowned conductor John Alexander created and sustains an oral tradition by directing the 160-voice Pacific Chorale.

Gerontology

New Solution for an Older Population
Broad-based Gerontology Programs reach out to seniors, students and caregivers.

Nancy Segal

Double Knot
"Indivisible By Two" is the title of Nancy Segal's new book, a collection of essays about the twins, triplets and quadruplets she has studied at Cal State Fullerton's Twin Studies Center and elsewhere over the past decade.

Mihaylo Hall

Mihaylo Hall Building Begins
Site preparation may begin this fall on Steven G. Mihaylo Hall, new home to the College of Business and Economics, and the grounds surrounding it.

White House visit

Titan Baseball at the White House
President George W. Bush congratulated members of the 2004 NCAA champion California State Fullerton baseball team on May 13.

Nonprofit

Region's Nonprofit Is $38 Billion
A study of Southern California's nonprofit sector has discovered that the region's nonprofits are a $38-billion industry with more than $60 billion in assets.

Archeological collection

The Future of OC's Past
The university's archeological collection is a small part of the much larger accumulation of archaeological and paleontological artifacts and specimens warehoused by the county government.

Kathleen O'Connell Hodge

Presidential Passion
Activist spirit motivates alumna Kathleen O'Connell Hodge to continually reinvestigate approaches to education.

Jose Mota

Double Time
Jose Mota pitches bilingual Angels broadcasts.

Noelle Sanderson

Very Sincerely Yours
With a degree and imagination, Noelle Sanderson captures our voices on paper.

Rodney Anderson

Extreme Makeover
America has fallen in love with Rodney Anderson '05 following his family's appearance on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

Marc Cherry

Marc Cherry: Golden Guy
Alumnus Marc Cherry's "Desperate Housewives" pushes him into the spotlight.

Performing Arts Center

An Art Center That Really Performs
As the performing arts come of age at Cal State Fullerton, a $48 million center heads toward completion and a central vision for student performance becomes reality.

Steven G. Mihaylo

Steven G. Mihaylo: The $3 Million Man
Alumnus, donor and Inter-Tel CEO Steven Mihaylo talks about how his dream turned into a major corportation.

Tsunami

Tsunami: Thoughts from CSUF's Professors of Geological Science
To Southern Californians, it is a question that looms large: Could it happen here?

Fall Proof

Fall Proof
Enhancing mobility and balance in older Americans.

Gough

Always Faithful
Highly decorated Marine believes in the Fullerton vision.

Tiedt and Rissi

Titans in Town
Twosome's partnership rebuilds neighborhoods.

Leon Wood

For the Love of the Game
Basketball stardom eluded Leon Wood, but he made the unique transition to officiating.



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