Reporter
CSU Bakersfield’s Alumni Association represents more than 45,000 graduates. The association promotes educational excellence by engaging and connecting alumni students, campus partners and the community. Members of the association make affiliation with CSUB a lifetime commitment.
Individuals are given the opportunity to volunteer, participate and support CSUB’s advancement.
“The CSUB Alumni Association allows students to stay connected,” said alumna Jessica Rodriguez. “I am very much apart of this campus since the day I graduated.”
Rodriguez stated that she will continue to support the university. She revealed that the Alumni Association offers many services, benefits, and opportunities for graduates.
Members of the Alumni Association have access to discounted Student Recreation Center memberships. Alumni have access to CSUB’s Center for Career Education and Community Center, in which they have access to career resources and are able to find out about job openings.
Members also, have access to CSUB Bookstore and Walter Stiern Library, as well as all libraries in the CSU system, so that they can expand their knowledge and keep learning off campus. The Alumni Association gives graduates special event notifications, discounts on insurance, and updates on campus news.
“The Alumni Association keeps me updated on exciting campus news I can attend special events,” said alumna Stephanie Fenn. “I love that I still have access to the campus.”
Fenn stated that she enjoys the unlimited access to the library specifically.
“I research a lot, so the membership comes in handy,” said Fenn.
Also, graduates are invited to meet and greet fellow alumni at campus events.
“I am still apart of this University in many ways,” said Jonathan Reece alumnus of CSUB. “I love attending campus events and community projects.”
Reece stated that the involvement, community awareness and being able to stay informed drove him to become a member.
He stated that some of the events he enjoys are Celebrate CSUB, Party in the Park and Alumni Nights.
“I always have a blast,” said Reece. “The association provides many opportunities. It is like I have never left.”
Also, annual scholarships from the Alumni Association helps graduate students and teaching credential students pay for their education.
Many CSUB alumni help students train and prepare for life outside of the classroom.
CSUB English major Richard Wright stated that it is in his plans to become part of the Alumni Association next year.
“I have had many great memories here at CSUB and no matter where my life takes me, I will stay connected and true to my alma mater through my future membership in the Alumni Association,” said Wright.
