College of Business Commencement 2021
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COMMENCEMENT 2021 Welcome to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH California State University, Long Beach is a member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. The initial college, known then as Los Angeles-Orange County State College, was established on January 29, 1949, and has since grown to become one of the state’s largest universities. The frst classes in 1949 were held in a converted apartment building on Anaheim Street and the cost to enroll was just $12.50. The 169 transfer students selected from the 25 courses ofered in Teacher Education, Business Education, and Liberal Arts which were taught by 13 faculty members. Enrollment increased in 1953 when freshman and sophomore students were admitted. Expansion, in acreage, degrees, courses and enrollment continued in the 1960s, when the educational mission was modifed to provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate students through the addition of master’s degrees. In 1972, the California Legislature changed the name to California State University, Long Beach. Today, more than 37,000 students are enrolled at Cal State Long Beach, and the campus annually receives high rankings in several national surveys. What students fnd when they come here is an academic excellence achieved through a distinguished faculty, hard-working staf and an efective and visionary administration. The faculty’s primary responsibility is to create, through efective teaching, research and creative activities, a learning environment where students grow and develop to their fullest potential. This year, because of the pandemic, we will celebrate the outstanding graduates of two classes – 2020 and 2021. They are earning doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees as well as credentials and certifcates. We are proud of our graduating students, who now go forward to serve society. Photo above: Carlson Bloc Bell Tower. In 1965, the International Sculpture Symposium contributed nine monumental pieces and designs to CSULB. These works received credits in 21 national and international publications, and, in 1972, additional community funds in the form of a trust provided for the completion of the Carlson Memorial Tower, designed by French sculptor Andre Bloc. 2 3 A Message from the President… A Message from the Chancellor… Dear Graduate, Dear Class of 2021, Congratulations! Your graduation from college may be one of your, up to now, biggest In this most extraordinary year, I ofer my deep admiration, gratitude and sincere milestones. And, for the Class of 2021, this remarkable accomplishment comes at a congratulations to a most extraordinary class of graduates. truly extraordinary moment in time. As numerous forces upended our world, you held your dreams steadily in sight and On behalf of Cal State Long Beach, I want to thank you for your determination, persisted in your studies through challenges none of us could have imagined. Unlike persistence, and resolve over the past year. You have done something no college any other CSU graduating class past or future, you have by necessity developed and students in living memory have ever been asked to do. You stayed the course — you demonstrated skills – far beyond your academic work – that will ensure your continued kept learning, studying, creating, exploring, innovating and serving — during a once-in- success: resilience, fexibility, resourcefulness, patience and tenacity. While so much and a-century global pandemic. so many have been lost, your resolve has shone as a symbol of hope and optimism – and you should be proud. I also extend my thanks and congratulations to your families and friends — to all of those who have supported, encouraged and loved you as you pursued your academic On behalf of the entire California State University community, I am certainly proud dreams and adapted to a much-changed instructional environment. to present you to the world as our newest class of CSU alumni, joining an impressive international network now nearly 4 million strong. Together, you will power the Now, it is time to celebrate your college achievements and plan your next steps as you recovery of our state and nation, educate our next generation, fght for social justice, pursue your aspirations for the triumphs yet to come. Your Beach family celebrates and create new and sustainable opportunities for health, security and prosperity for with you. Your success, although very much dependent on your personal commitment, us all. I encourage you to stay connected to your campus and your peers, to look for means a great deal to others, as well. As Dr. Loren J. Blanchard, formerly executive opportunities to give back, and to support the future generations who will follow in vice chancellor for Academic and Student Afairs for the CSU and now president of your footsteps. University of Houston Downtown, has said, “A degree in the hands of a student has transformative power for the individual, their family, their community and the nation.” And as our many months of physical separation begin to come to a close, I hope you will hold in your hearts all of those who have supported you from afar. The faculty In the coming months, you may fnd yourself negotiating a very diferent world from who broadened and deepened your understanding of the world. The counselors, the one you have known all your lives — the one you had imagined would greet you advisors, librarians, tutors, coaches, facilities and support staf who created a upon your college graduation. But, just as all your hard work, sacrifces, experiences nurturing environment of care and growth. Your family and friends, whose belief and achievements have brought you to this point — to this milestone moment — they in you never wavered. have also helped prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Every graduating class in history faced some unknowns. You’re ready for them. All of these people have been forever impressed by your spirit, determination and accomplishments. Please count me among them – and I know you will continue to Graduate, I wish you good health, every happiness and great success in all your future make us proud. endeavors. Stay in touch. Stay connected. And, remember, “The Beach is for Life”! Again, congratulations to the class of 2021! Sincerely, Sincerely, Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D. President Joseph I. Castro Chancellor 4 5 College of Business DR. MICHAEL E. SOLT Dean and Professor, Finance HONORS AND AWARDS MOST VALUABLE PROFESSOR Dr. John Lacey, Professor, Accountancy OUTSTANDING BACCALAUREATE GRADUATE Simon Scherer, Accountancy OUTSTANDING POST BACCALAUREATE GRADUATE Stephania A’Lina Calsing, Master of Business Administration DEAN’S MEDALIST Sung Joo Ahn, Finance Vivian Phu, Management Information Systems GRADUATE DEAN’S LIST OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS Damon Britt, Master of Business Administration THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Emmanuela Ebunilo, Master of Science, Marketing Analytics The College of Business (COB) has nearly 5,500 graduate and undergraduate students. Weifeng Huang, Master of Science, Accountancy COB ofers one undergraduate degree—Bachelor of Science in Business Administration— Shivani Jetley, Master of Science, Information Systems with eight options: Accountancy, Finance, Information Systems, Human Resource Cuong Cong Le, Master of Science, Finance Management, Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Dang Hoang Le, Master of Business Administration International Business. In addition, COB ofers six undergraduate minors: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International DEPARTMENTAL OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATES Business, and Marketing. At the graduate level COB ofers six degrees: Master of Garrett Crosbie, Accountancy Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), Master of Jonathan Gomez, Accountancy Science in Finance (MSF), Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Master Davis Bartholomew, Finance of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) and Master of Science in Supply Chain Chase Brenizer, Finance Management (MSSCM). Raymond Luu, International Business COB faculty members are known for their teaching skills and are recognized for the Jenny Meekrobthong, International Business research they generate in their felds. In addition to their scholarly research, COB faculty Graciella, Management, Information Systems members are active in business consulting and community activities. COB’s twelve Ruben Cervantes, Management Information Systems student organizations provide personal and professional development and serve as a way Melissa Valencia Damian, Management, Human Resource Management for students to make meaningful connections on campus. Typical programs and events Vanessa Franco, Management, Human Resource Management include professional speakers, company tours, career fairs, and skill building workshops. Rene Gonzalez, Management, Human Resource Management COB’s Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) engages with local Cassandra Molina, Management, Human Resource Management companies and business professionals to provide internships and one-on-one Taryn Heiner, Marketing mentoring opportunities for students. Alex Honeycutt, Marketing Maria Rivera Ocampo, Marketing 6 7 Honors and Awards, continued... College of Business DELTA SIGMA PI SCHOLARSHIP KEY RECIPIENTS Candidates for the Master’s Degree Khaled Abou Elmakarem, Master of Science, Finance GRADUATE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ebrahim Allana, Master of Business Administration