Distinguished Alumni
2023 Alumni Awards
CSULB's highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed annually to seven alumni each representing their academic college. This award recognizes our alumni who have an exemplary record of distinction and success in their chosen fields, have a proven record of impactful leadership and enduring service to their communities and society-at-large, and demonstrated pride and support for The Beach.
We are excited to announce the recipients of this year's Distinguished Alumni Awards. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor an alumni can receive from the university, awarded to those who have significantly contributed to their field, community, and the world.
We are proud to recognize the following individuals as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients:
College of the Arts
Greg Irwin '83
Cameraman, Head of Camera Department, Freelance
College of Business
Kathleen Hansen '82
President, Financial Planning Dept. Inc.
College of Education
Jill Baker '99
Superintendent, LBUSD
College of Engineering
Hing Hung '85
Co-Founder, Mercury Security Corporation (ret.).
College of Health & Human Services
Karen King '01
Case Manager, Molina Healthcare (ret.)
College of Liberal Arts
Mario Cordero '74
Executive Director, Port of Long Beach
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Fred Lauzier '71
Director of Pathology, USC Keck School of Medicine (ret.)
Their accomplishments and dedication to their respective fields make them outstanding examples of what it means to be a Cal State Long Beach graduate. We would be honored if you could join us in celebrating their achievement at the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Thursday, April 13
5:30 p.m.
Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center
CSULB Campus
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For more information, please contact Lucia Gomez at 562.985.6468 or Lucia.Gomez@csulb.edu. Please note that we cannot offer refunds once tickets are purchased.
