Volunteer Service Awards Honor Humanities’ Own

Submitted by Suren Seropian 

Griselda Corona '09. Photo courtesy Suren Seropian

This semester we saw two members of the College of Humanities volunteer community honored with the annual Volunteer Service Award for their commitment and dedication to the mission of the College and the students we serve: CSUN graduate Griselda Corona ’09 (Chicana/o Studies) and Earl Greinetz, a CSUN parent and devoted community member.

Griselda was honored by the La Raza Alumni Association, the oldest and largest Latino alumni organization at CSUN. As an active member and chapter treasurer in La Raza, Griselda is a major asset to the association. She also gives her time fundraising for scholarships that benefit Chicana/o Studies students. In October, La Raza presented a Benefit Concert honoring the 45th anniversary of CSUN’s Department of Chicana/o Studies. The concert raised money for scholarships while shining a light on all of the community-building work that the association is doing today. Griselda now serves as an administrative support coordinator for the Chicana/o Studies department.

Earl Greinetz pictured with daughter Marcee Weiss '78. Photo courtesy Suren Seropian

Earl was nominated by the College of Humanities Dean’s office.  Loyal supporters of the university, and parents of alumna Marcee Weiss ’78 (Child Development), Earl and his wife, Toba, were conscientious donors across the campus for over a decade prior to Toba’s death in 2011, and Earl’s tireless support for the university continues today. A classroom is named in the Greinetzes’ honor in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education. Earl is also a member of the Heritage Society. In 2004, Earl became a member of the Steering Committee for the Jewish Studies Program and remains a generous benefactor. The College of Humanities is grateful for Earl’s generous philanthropy, precious time, and boundless energy.

Griselda and Earl are only two examples of the dedication we are honored to witness here at CSUN. Each make a daily difference in the lives of our students and through them we see the impact selfless service and philanthropy can have on our collective future. ◊