Alumni in the News
Pasco Education Foundation announces new executive director
Tampa Bay Times; May 14, 2013
This article from Florida reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Thomas P. Avramis has been selected as executive director for the Pasco Education Foundation.
Pleasanton school board goes out of town to hire new principals for schools here
Pleasanton Weekly; Glenn Woltmann; May 16, 2013
This article reports that two alumni of Cal State East Bay master's programs have been named principals of schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Oakland Switches Police Chiefs — Again
Patch.com; Dixie Jordan; May 13, 2013
One of many articles that reports that the new police chief for the city of Oakland is Cal State East Bay alumnus Sean Whent.
CSUEB grad named acting police chief for OPD
NBC Bay Area; Jodi Hernandez; May 11, 2013
Sean Whent, new acting chief of the Oakland Police Department, earned his undergraduate degree in criminal justice administration from Cal State East Bay.
Jordan quit as Oakland police chief after learning of likely ouster
Bay Area News Group; Matthew Artz and Thomas Peele; May 10, 2013
This article notes that current interim Oakland police chief Sean Whent is a Cal State East Bay alumnus.
Walnut Creek interim police chief named
Bay Area News Group; Elisabeth Nardi; May 10, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Steve Skinner has been appointed interim police chief for the city of Walnut Creek.
Three new appointees to Pima County Superior Court
Arizona Daily Independent; May 9, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Sean Earl Brearcliffe is among three lawyers to be appointed to the Pima County Superior Court as a judge by Arizona governor Jan Brewer.
Anderson-Bonfiglio-Bedrossian Trio to present concert in Livermore Sunday
Pleasanton Weekly; Jeb Bing; May 7, 2013
This article reports on an upcoming concert featuring Cal State East Bay alumnus Mark Anderson, who earned his master's degree from CSUEB in multimedia. Anderson, who will play the piano at the concert, is executive director of New World Music Academy in Pleasanton.
ABHOW Senior Vice President Named to ICAA Advisory Board
PR News Wire; May 2, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Jeff Glaze has been named to a special advisory board for the International Council on Active Aging.
Ex-local sports editor Steve Herendeen dies at 61
Bay Area News Group; Jon Becker; April 30, 2013
This article reports on the passing of Cal State East Bay alumnus Steve Herendeen, who had been a long time sports editor for the Oakland Tribune.
Free poetry readings set on Wyatt Deck
Davis Enterprise; April 23, 2013
This article notes that Cal State East Bay alumnus Zach Watkins will read some of his poetry at a session in Davis on May 30. Watkins is a composer and poet living in Sacramento.
Contra Costa Supervisor Karen Mitchoff defends ABAG’s future development plans
Halfway to Concord Blog; Richard Eber; April 20, 2013
This article in a Concord-based online news and political blog publication features Cal State East Bay alumna Karen Mitchoff, who is a Contra Costa County supervisor.
Two former gang members become scholars: one a lawyer, one a Ph.D.
Ventura Star-Free Press; Kim Lamb Gregory; April 5, 2013
This feature article reports on how former gang member Victor Rios began the process of turning his life around after he was accepted as a student by Cal State East Bay. He went on to eventually earn a doctorate degree and is a college professor.
Parkmead Teacher Candidate For County Teacher of the Year
Patch.com; Lance Howland; April 12, 2013
This news article reports that Cal State East Bay alumna Sandy Ball is a top candidate for Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year after having been named Teacher of the Year for the Walnut Creek School District.
Mt. Diablo School District honors Teachers of the Year -- Carissa Sugden and Shannon Prichard
Bay Area News Group; Jennifer Shaw; April 11, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumna Carissa Sugden has been named as one of the "Teachers of the Year" by Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
National Banjo champ Furtado looking forward to Park City house concert
Park City Park Record; Scott Iwasaki; March 6, 2013
This article reports on recent activities of prominent musician and Cal State East Bay alumnus Tony Furtado, who mentions his alma mater in this article in advance of a concert engagement.
Jurden Alexander wins awards for television production work in New York
NY Magnolia Reporter; March 9, 2013
This article published in a New York state newspaper reports that Cal State East Bay '75 alumnus Jurden Alexander has been recognized for his videography with three PEGASYS awards.
Steinkamp appointed new assistant superintendent of ed services at county office
Stockton Record; Roger Phillips; March 25, 2013
This Stockton Record education news blog article reports that Cal State East Bay alumna Jane Steinkamp (master's degree in administration) has a new leadership position with the San Joaquin County Office of Education.
SF Writer/Film Producer Has 2 Short Films Premiering March 2 in SF and Sells Film Book on Finding Funds for Your Film or TV Project
Digital Journal and PR Web Wire Service; March 1, 2013
This article reports on the latest projects of alumna Gini Graham Scott, who earned master's degrees from CSUEB in anthropology, mass communications and organizational/consumer/audience behavior and popular Culture and lifestyles.
Our View: Can new chief of CSU shrink graduation gap?
Merced Sun-Star; March 20, 2013
This editorial on the future of the California State University system and new chancellor Timothy White notes that White earned his master's degree from Cal State East Bay.
Longtime choral conductor Lynne Morrow steps up to conduct the Oakland East Bay Symphony
Bay Area News Group; Serena Valdez; March 13, 2013
This article features Cal State East Bay alumna Lynne Morrow, who is choral director for the Oakland Symphony.
Fil-Am reporter wins ethnic media journalism award
GMA Network News; March 2, 2013
This article in a Filipino American news outlet reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Ryan Gajudo Macasero has won a prestigious award.
Roosevelt Teacher Honored as Elementary Teacher of the Year
Patch.com; March 6, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumna Sarah Coyle has been honored as San Mateo County's Elementary School Teacher of the Year for her work at Roosevelt School in Redwood City.
Castro Valley Mom Writes Children's Book About Her Air Force Days
Patch.com; Feb. 19, 2013
Cal State East Bay alumna Linda Lens is prominently mentioned in this article about a new book, for which she served as its illustrator.
Books, libraries must be in Lange’s DNA
Rohnert Park Community Voice; Jud Snyder; Feb. 21, 2013
This article is a feature on Cal State East Bay alumna Samantha Lange, who is a librarian at Santa Rosa College.
Rich Swift, longtime teacher and football coach at Newark Memorial High, dies at 60
Bay Area News Group; Jimmy Durkin; Feb. 14, 2013
This article reports on the passing of Cal State East Bay alumnus Rich Swift, a longtime educator and football coach at Newark Memorial High School.
Island artist's work on view in Berkeley
Bay Area News Group; Nanette Deetz; Feb. 7, 2013
This article reports on a special art exhibit featuring the work of Cal State East Bay alumna Bonnie Boller.
Snapshots of the SHUSD: Alba Gonzalez-Arredondo, music teacher
Napa Valley Register; Feb. 7, 2013
This article features Cal State East Bay alumna and former music voice student Alba Gonzalez-Arredondo, who is a new music teacher at St. Helena High School in the Napa Valley area.
CSUEB instructor and alumnus named Director of Online Education at top university
Patch.com; Feb. 5, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Witt Salley, through his learning and working experience at CSUEB, has a great new job at another higher education institution.
HCC professor wins prestigious Microsoft award
Seattle-Tacoma News; Jan. 16, 2013
This news article reports that alumnus Michael Girvin, who earned his MBA at Cal State East Bay, has received a top teaching award from Microsoft. Girvin is on the faculty at Highline College in Washington.
CI to Host 'The Outlook for the U.S. Economy and Federal Reserve Monetary Policy'
Ventura Star-Free Press; Feb. 1, 2013
This article reports on latest activity of Cal State East Bay alumnus Gary Zimmerman, a noted authority on the federal reserve and a senior economist.
Director Armando Quintero elected VP of MMWD for 2013
Patch.com; Feb. 4, 2013
This article reports that Cal State East Bay alumnus Armando Quintero has been elected vice president of the Marin Municipal Water District for the 2013 term.
Twin principals at Claremont deliver twice the good
Oakland Local; Barbara Grady; June 28, 2013
This feature article is about twin brothers Ronald and Reginald Richardson, who are Cal State East Bay alumni and co-principals at Claremont High School in Oakland.
New CEO for Martinez Chamber of Commerce
Bay Area News Group; Lisa P. White; Jan. 23, 2013
This article reports that John Stevens, earned his master's degree in public administration from Cal State East Bay, is the new chief executive officer of the Martinez Chamber of Commerce.
Book Excerpt from ‘The Exemeus’
The Single Librarian news blog & various news outlets; Jan. 16, 2013
This is a article briefly describing a novel written by Cal State East Bay alumna Abeni Morris with her sister, Folami. Abeni earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood development from the university.
Whiting: Ladder-climbing tips from Starfleet captains
Orange County Register; David Whiting; Jan. 9, 2013
This feature article is an interview with Tony Wong, who earned his bachelor's degree from Cal State East Bay and retired as a highly successful Silicon Valley business executive in his 40s. He is contemplating writing a book revealing his secrets for climbing the corporate ladder.
Komoto dedicated to giving back
Ontario Argus-Observer (Oregon); Jordan Schultz; Dec. 29, 2012
This article reports that Janet Komoto, who earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cal State East Bay, is being honored by the Chamber of Commerce in Ontario, Oregon, where she lives and operates a business.
