Distinguished Alumni Awards

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

Recognizing outstanding alumni is one way the Alumni Association shows its committment to showcasing the impact of Cal State Northridge on the personal and professional lives of its graduates and the community in which it serves. These honorees represent the thousands of alumni who contribute in countless ways to business, education, the arts and society. These individuals have been honored because they personify the University's tradition of excellence, bringing distinction to themselves and to Cal State Northridge through their outstanding achievements.

Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Criteria and Process

Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Form

2008 HONOREES

	Teri Garr 1964, Theatre Motion Picture and Television Actress and Comedian
	Bill Handel 1973 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science KFI Radio Host and Marconi Award Winner
	Adriana Ocampo Uria 1997 Master of Science, Geology NASA Scientist and Program Executive
	Link to Full 2008 Recipient Biographies

2007 HONOREES

	James Berk 1981 Bachelor of Arts, Music Chief Executive Officer of Participant Productions
	Brad Bowlus 1978 Bachelor of Science, Accounting President and Chief Executive Officer at PacifiCare Health Plan Division
	Michael Klausman 1974 Bachelor of Arts, Biology Senior Vice President, CBS Corporation West Coast Operations and Engineering and President of the CBS Studio Center
	Link to Full 2007 Recipient Biographies

2006 HONOREES

	Grant Ashley Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1978 Former Executive Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Services for the FBI
	Mike Curb Music, 1963 Chairman of Curb Records and Former Lt. Governor of California
	Mory Ejabat Bachelor of Science, Engineering, 1976 Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, 1979 Chair and CEO of Zhone Technologies
	Link to Full 2006 Recipient Biographies

2005 HONOREES

	Larry Feldman Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1966 Distinguished Trial Lawyer
	Barbara Fairchild Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1972 Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit magazine
	Scott Horowitz Bachelor of Science, Engineering, 1978 Former NASA Astronaut
	Link to Full 2005 Recipient Biographies

2004 HONOREES

	Ron Insana Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television-Film, 1984 Journalist and wealth advisor
	Linda Lingle Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1975 Governor of Hawaii
	Richard "Cheech" Marin English, 1978 Actor, Director, Comedian, Art Collector
	Link to Full 2004 Recipient Biographies

2003 HONOREES

	Sue Herera Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1980 CNBC News Anchor
	Vincent Barabba Bachelor of Science, Marketing, 1962 Former Head of Strategic Decision Center, General Motors
	Link to Full 2003 Recipient Biographies

2002 HONOREES

	Lynn Doll Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1983 President, National Public Relations Agency
	Charles Noski Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1973 Masters of Science, Accounting, 1995 Retired Chair at AT&T
	Patsy Flanigan Bachelor of Science, Home Economics, 1979 President of Flanigan Farms and Natural Foods Advocate
	Link to Full 2002 Recipient Biographies

2001 HONOREES

	Daniel Chernow Bachelor of Arts, History, 1967 Master of Arts, Education, 1989 UCLA School of Management Founder and Director
	Steve Howard Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, 1977 Multi-Emmy Award Winner for Costume Design
	Bob Miller Theatre, 1976 Multi-Emmy Award Winner for Costume Design
	Lois Roberts Master of Arts, History, 1971 Respected Historian, Sociologist and Anthropologist
	Link to Full 2001 Recipient Biographies

2000 HONOREES

	Michael Day Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, 1988 Masters of Science, Chemistry, 1990 Caltech Scientist
	Bill Griffeth Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1980 CNBC News Anchor and Author
	Irene Tovar Bachelor of Science, Sociology, 1969 Social Sciences Trail Blazer
	Link to Full 2000 Recipient Biographies

1999 HONOREES

	Yvonne Chan Master of Arts, Special Education, 1976 Charter School Pioneer and Principal
	Frank del Olmo (Deceased) Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1970 Pulitzer Prize winner and Associate Editor of the Los Angeles Times
	Dirk Gates Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1983 Former President and CEO of Xircom
	Carol Vaness Master of Arts, Music, 1979 Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts, 1998 International Opera Star
	Link to Full 1999 Recipient Biographies

PREVIOUS YEAR HONOREES

	1990 Nikolas Patsaouras Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1966 Owner of Nikolas Patsaouras and Associates, a West Los Angeles Engineering Firm
	1989 Stephen Crossland Bachelor of Science, Business, 1967 Masters of Science, Business, 1970 President and CEO of International Collegiate Enterprises
	1988 Claire Bleiman Bachelor of Arts, History, 1971 Secretary, San Fernando Valley State College, History Department
	1988 Frank St. Denis Bachelor of Science, Business, 1958
	1987 C. Robert Kimberling Bachelor of Arts, English, 1972 Master of Arts, Mass Communications, 1976 U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education
	1986 Robert Hiegert Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, 1964 Master of Arts, Physical Education, 1968 Director of Athletics, Cal State Northridge
	1985 John Golisch Bachelor of Science, Business, 1972 Co-Owner of Arthur Anderson and Company
	1983 Judge Julian Beck Friend of the University Former California Assemblyman
	1981 Joe Buttitta Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 1964 Director of Sports, KTLA

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