Department of Amercian Studies

 

Message from Chair

Congratulations to the graduating B.A. and M.A. students in American Studies.  The faculty and staff of American Studies honor your academic achievements, high spirits, and dedication, and we thank your families and friends for supporting your educational journey.  We wish you the best as you move forward into your careers and put your American Studies knowledge into practice. With your amazing talents, we know that you are destined to accomplish wonderful things. Congratulations to the American Studies Class of 2022!

Terri L. Snyder, Ph.D. 

Faculty group photo

 

Student Speaker

Michelle Okawa

Michelle Okawa is graduating with a Master of Arts degree in American Studies. Recently, she served on the editorial board of the department’s student-run journal, The American Papers and has previously served as co-editor-in-chief.  

 Awards/Honors 

 Marisol Rivera

CSUF Alumni Association's Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2021-22)

Shannon Anderson

Susan Flinkingshelt Student Association Service Award (2021-22)

Raymond Gandara

Susan Flinkingshelt Student Association Service Award (2021-22)

Marisol Rivera

Susan Flinkingshelt Student Association Service Award (2021-22)

Natalie Brunjes

Michael and Lucy Steiner Study Abroad Scholarship (2021-22)

Jeremiah Counihan

Academic Achievement Award (2021-22) 

Viviane Garcia

David Jon Vaca Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (Fall 2021)

Kathy Loreto

David Jon Vaca Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (Spring 2022)

Timothy Luna

Outstanding Reentry Student Award (2021-22)

Yamileth Rangel

Alexander Napolin APC Undergraduate Scholarship (Fall 2021)

Jesus Emanuel Parra Solis

Alexander Napolin APC Undergraduate Scholarship (Spring 2022)