John Patrick Dolan
John Patrick Dolan ’71 (B.A. speech communication) has been honored with the esteemed Laurence Tribe Award for his exceptional contributions to collegiate debate from the National Debate Tournament.
Life Event: Awards and Recognition
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Matthew Libatique
Matthew Libatique ’92 (B.A. communications-radio/TV/film) received the Franklin J. Schaffner Medal at the 2024 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. The cinematographer recently collaborated with actor, writer and director Bradley Cooper on the Oscar-nominated films “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro.”
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Lucy Dunn
Lucy Dunn ’76 (B.A. political science), chief executive officer emeritus of the Orange County Business Council, was honored for her public service at the 2024 Celebrating Orange County’s Political Legacy dinner. The annual event is hosted by Cal State Fullerton’s Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History.
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Jenny Luker
Jenny Luker ’01 (M.A. sociology) is president of Platinum Guild International USA. She is responsible for the strategic business development of the platinum jewelry industry in the U.S.
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France Cruz
France Cruz ’16, ’21 (M.A. communications, Ed.D. educational leadership) was named Communicator of the Year for District 6 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. She currently serves as the marketing and communications coordinator for the MiraCosta Alumni Association.
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Luz Horn
Luz Horn ’14, ’23 (B.S., M.S. nursing), a school nurse at Horace Mann Elementary School in Anaheim, received the 2023 Betty Robertson Award from CSUF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for her commitment to continuing education.
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Brandon Elliott
Brandon Elliott ’11 (B.A. music-music education) received the LGBTQIA+ Advocate Award from the Ventura County Community College District, recognizing the active contribution to a positive campus climate for LGBTQIA+ individuals through advancing inclusive curriculum and expanding research in their field.
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Obi Obadike
Obi Obadike ’98 (B.A. communications), CEO of Ethical Inc., was inducted into the Marquis Who is Who in America 2023 for his entire body of work in the health and wellness industry. There will be a one-page bio and a photo of Obadike in the 2023 Marquis Who is Who in America edition book. That […]
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Gary Goldman
Gary Goldman ’77 (B.S. computer science engineering) as vice president of Systems Development of Cascade Graphics Development in 1980, developed the first microcomputer-based computer-aided drafting (CAD) system. Goldman holds a U.S. patent (#4223255, granted September 1980) for a micro-programmed, high-efficiency motor-in-a-wheel called “Power Wheel” for use in electric vehicular applications. This invention was featured on […]
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Gabriel-Philip Santos and Brittney Stoneburg
Gabriel-Philip Santos ’18 (M.S. geology) and Brittney Stoneburg ’21 (M.S. environmental studies) were honored with the 2022 John and Mary Lou Pojeta Award from the Paleontological Society to recognize exceptional professional or public service above and beyond that of existing formal roles or responsibilities.