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Feb. 23, 2005

CONTACT:
Margie Yu
Public Affairs Specialist 
(323) 343-3047

 

 

Cal State L.A. 
Office of Public Affairs 
(323) 343-3050 
Fax: (323) 343-6405

For immediate release:
Cal State L.A.’s Outstanding Students
Listed in Who’s Who

California State University, Los Angeles announces that 24 of its juniors, seniors and graduate students will be listed as Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2004-2005. The outstanding students are:

Marguerite Bollinger (junior, psychology, Los Angeles)
Alezandra Brady-Villagran (junior, undeclared, Alhambra)
Jacquelyn Chin (junior, psychology, Apple Valley)
Jack Ell (junior, information systems, Clearlake Oaks)
Rose Marie Gaw (senior, child development, Alhambra)
Richie Neil Hao (graduate, communication studies, Diamond Bar)
Elgin D. Jenkins (senior, business administration-accounting, Downey)
Kent M. Johnson (graduate, anthropology, Temple City)
Javon L. Johnson (graduate, communication studies, Alhambra)
Samantha Lee (junior, biology, Monterey Park)
Emilio Merino (senior, anthropology, Tujunga)
Hovhannes Mgrdichian (graduate, industrial and technical studies, Montebello)
Ali Navazesh (senior, business administration-accounting, Whittier)
Timothy Ng (senior, biology, Duarte)
Jose Luis Perez (senior, mechanical engineering, Los Angeles)
Andrew Carmichael Post (junior, computer science, Altadena)
Justin Powilson (senior, psychology, Sylmar)
Stuart A. Richmond (senior, criminal justice, Canyon Country)
Winny Shen (junior, psychology, Diamond Bar)
Jennifer Soto (junior, communication studies/political science, Pasadena)
Christian Torres (junior, electrical engineering, Los Angeles)
Catherine Tung (junior, biology, Rowland Heights)
Yesenia Verjan (senior, sociology, Los Angeles)
Lei Zhao (senior, electrical engineering, Corona)

Who’s Who is a highly regarded honors program, having earned the respect of college faculties and administrations. The Who’s Who program has been in existence since 1934. This exclusive honor is conferred to more than 1,900 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 70 years, the program has honored outstanding campus leaders for their combined scholastic and community achievements.

An invitational reception recognizing the achievements of these outstanding students will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 6 p.m., in the Golden Eagle Ballroom on the CSULA campus, hosted by the Center for Student Development and Programs. For additional information, call (323) 343-5110.

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Note:
The EEP students who received the Who's Who honors
were highlighted with bold red font style by EEF newsletter editor
and not so distinguished in the original article.
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WORKING FOR CALIFORNIA – California State University, Los Angeles is a comprehensive university at the heart of a major metropolitan city. The 175-acre hilltop campus is located five miles east of Los Angeles’ civic and cultural center. Since 1947, Cal State L.A. has been a leader in providing quality higher education. Today, the campus comprises a faculty of internationally recognized scholars and artists, and more than 20,000 students with a wide variety of interests, ages and backgrounds that reflect the city’s dynamic mix of populations. Cal State L.A. is one of 23 campuses in the CSU system. The University is noted for the Luckman Fine Arts Complex and critically-acclaimed Luckman Jazz Orchestra; its focus on alternative energy technology; the unique Early Entrance Program for gifted youngsters; the first of its kind Charter College of Education; and a renowned forensic science graduate program, among many others.

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