Department of Geography & the Environment
Message from Chair
We acknowledge and thank everyone involved in the success of our graduates – parents, spouses, other family, and friends. With a wide-ranging degree covering such topics as climate change, urban sustainability, and geospatial techniques, our students are prepared to embark on fulfilling careers and meet the challenges of the 21st century. We welcome them to the family of CSUF Geography alumni!
–Mark Drayse, Professor and Chair, Department of Geography & the Environment
Commencement Speaker
Andrew Wallace
Andrew Wallace is receiving an M.A. in Geography. Andrew’s thesis explored how to improve the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to manage urban stormwater infrastructure. Moving forward, Andrew plans to use GIS to support land stewardship and conservation within the Orange County Parks system.
Outstanding Graduate Award
Andrew Wallace
Assessing organizational challenges within municipal GIS implementations: A case study of urban drainage system asset management in Orange County, California.
Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Richie Melgoza and Heather Roberts
Outstanding Service Award
Jacqueline Bui, Delaney Cabral, Aaron Chu, Kaitlyn Matyuch, Steven Pedroza, Santia Rodriguez
Geography
GRADUATES
Geography, M.A.
Maelyn Dickson
Julia Goldsworth
Gemayel Goxcon
Ramiro Melendez
Jamie StClair
Manjula Rukmani Tanguturi
Andrew Wallace
Geography, Environmental Analysis Concentration, B.A.
Angel Guzman
Van Hoang
Steven Pedroza
Santia Rodriguez
Geography, B.A.
Jessica Allison
William Babiano
Jacqueline Grace Bui
Sebastian Cediel
Aaron Chu
Kevin Chuong
Chloe Epstein
Ranya Jaber
Diane Lam
Anthony Le
Alice Li
Elyse Lyon
Richard Melgoza
Emalie Nelson
Melanie Nielson
Gabrielle Paredes
Heather Roberts
Matthew Rosson
Alfonso Santamaria
Ismael Tellez
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Joseph Aguirre
Jessica Allison
William Babiano
Jacqueline Grace Bui
John Cervantes
Aaron Chu
Kevin Chuong
Michelle Dominguez
Chloe Epstein
Ranya Jaber
Diane Lam
Alice Li
Elyse Lyon
Richard Melgoza
Gabrielle Paredes
Steven Pedroza
Megan Peukert
Heather Roberts
Matthew Rosson
Alfonso Santamaria
Elizabeth Villalobos
Geospatial Technologies Certificate
Kevin Chuong
Michelle Dominguez
Van Hoang
Alice Li
Heather Roberts
Geography Minor
Evan Briggs
David Cantwell
John Cervantes
Michelle Dominguez
Rachel Lamothe
Raelene Reyes
Jonathan Rosete
