News and Announcements
Upcoming Gerontology Alumni Networking Event on Dec. 2
The CSUF Gerontology Alumni Chapter, working with the CSUF Alumni Association, has begun planning and organizing a series of events and activities. The first event is a fun-packed networking evening to celebrate the Chapter’s reorganization. There will be a potluck dinner, door Prizes, desserts & drinks. The event is held on
- Day & Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
- Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Place: The office of Council on Aging, Orange County (1971 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, 714- 479-0107).
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet past Gerontology graduates and current students. Please RSVP to Argus Tong, Assistant Director of Programs & Events, CSUF Alumni Relations, at atong@fullerton.edu or (657) 278-4487.
CSUF Gerontology Alumni Association Upcoming Election
The CSUF Gerontology Alumni Association will have an election of officers online through e-vote. A link to vote will be sent out the second week of November to all gerontology alumni, students and faculty who have joined the Gerontology Chapter of CSUF Alumni Association and have paid the membership dues (currently at $39 a year, but only $25 for recent graduates).
Candidates nominated for officer positions are listed below. The nomination process is still open. If there is anyone who is interested in running for any of the following positions, please send your nominations to Assistant Director of Alumni Association at atong@fullerton.edu before November 6.
Current officer nominations are as follows:- President: Linda Ormes '74, MSG '09
- Co-Vice Presidents of Programs: Jacqueline Lauder '00, MSG '04 & Marcia Williams, MSG '05
- Vice President of Chapter Development:Nia Nakamura Cross '08 MSG '09
- Vice President of Membership: Danelle Lopez Cole, MSG '09
- Vice President of Records: Judy Aprile, MSG Dec ’09
- Vice President of Finance: Paco Perez, MSG Dec ’09
If you have any questions about your membership, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 657-278-2586 or alumnirelations@fullerton.edu. To start or renew your alumni membership, please go to http://www.fullerton.edu/alumni/membership and select the Gerontology Chapter. Current students are eligible to join the alumni association but cannot run for office until graduation.
CSUF Gerontology Team Had a Successful Fund-Raising Walk for Alzheimer’s
CSUF Gerontology team joined the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk event held on the Cal State Fullerton campus on October 17, 2009. The team successfully raised $1310.00 (30% higher than its record of last year) from 35 people who donated, and had 28 team members participating in the walk to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. The picture was taken before the team set off for the walk.
