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Graduates to Receive Special Recognition at CSUN’s Honors Convocation

Of the approximately 2,100 graduates invited to take part in California State University, Northridge’s Honors Convocation on Saturday, May 13, six individuals were singled out for special recognition as outstanding graduating students. Three stories will appear in this issue of the San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol, and three more will appear in next week’s edition. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

Eric Edson Interviewed by Film Courage

Edson, Professor of Screenwriting and Director Emeritus of the MFA Program in Screenwriting at California State University, Northridge, describes how the sale of his first screenplay at the age of 24 changed his direction in life, and led him to enroll in the MFA program at the American Film Institute. -- PR.com

On scholarship: At Kamehameha, signs of a bright future

Lincoln has been at the school’s recognition ceremony before. She attended last year’s luncheon that featured her old teammate Mykala Tokunaga (Sonoma State), Preston Ching (UHH, golf), and Kamalu Makekau-Whittaker (Cal State Northridge, volleyball). -- Hawaii Tribune Herald

Report: Filipino celebrity Kobe Paras transferring to CSUN

Former UCLA recruit Kobe Paras, who holds celebrity status in his native Philippines, is transferring from Creighton to CSUN to play basketball for the Matadors, according to a report from the Associated Press. -- Los Angeles Daily News

Pitzer College Appoints Sandra Vasquez as New Dean of Students

Vasquez earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from California State University, Northridge, a master’s degree in higher education leadership from the University of Arkansas and a doctorate of education in educational leadership from the University of Southern California. She is also a graduate of the Management Development Program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators recognized her as the Region IV-West Outstanding New Professional of the Year, and she is a Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar. -- Business Wire

UCSB’s Dr. Sandra Vasqez to join Pitzer College

Vasquez earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Cal State Northridge, a master’s degree in higher education leadership from the University of Arkansas and a doctorate in educational leadership from USC. -- MyNewsLA

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