CSULB Alumni

Happy Juneteenth 💚💛❤️

For more than 150 years, Juneteenth has been celebrated as Freedom Day. Today, we honor, reflect, and celebrate this important moment in our nation's history.

The Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center, Alumni Engagement Office, and CSULB campus are closed on June 19 in observance of the holiday.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth🔗 link in bio or https://www.csulb.edu/slide/juneteenth

Exciting news, lifelong learners 📚💭

On June 16, 2026, registration opens for the summer session at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Long Beach. Learn from vibrant lineup of more than 61 classes covering topics such as tech skills, music, art, fitness, foreign languages, writing, movies, history, personal finance, dance, and more. Dive into engaging in-person sessions on campus or at local community locations, or join online via Zoom.

The eight-week sessions kick off July 6, 2026, and are perfect for adults 50 and older who are ready to learn, connect, and grow. Don’t miss out – take advantage of the special prorated $20 annual membership fee for 2026, with classes only $15 each!

To register and learn more, visit the OLLI website at 🔗 www.csulb.edu/olli or link in bio

This celebrates the incredible talent of Jonathan Michael Castillo ’13, a Chicago-based visual artist, photographer, and educator. From creating a visionary large-scale installation at O’Hare International Airport to contributing to Chicago’s Citywide Plan through a commissioned project, his work has been featured at prestigious institutions and exhibitions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and Photo LA.

Join us in congratulating Jonathan 👏🎉 on two remarkable achievements: being named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow and receiving the 2026 Joyce Foundation Artadia Award 🏆.

We’re proud to celebrate Jonathan’s continued impact and honored to have him as part of our Beach alumni family!

It’s time to tune in to our new summer sessions of 49er Industry Chats and get your gears turning and minds inspired. 🧠💡💭

This June, two Beach Alumni will share their insights on carving your own path, finding what fuels your passions, and creating space to balance work and play.

Rede-FINDING Yourself: Identifying as a Life-Long Learner With Multiple Passions
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Carlos Hernández, '23
School Counselor at LAUSD
Referee for FIFA
🔗 Link in bio or https://bit.ly/CarlosHchat

Leading the Future of Healthcare: Commercialization, Innovation, and Scale
🎤 Co-lead by CSULB alum Stacy Shaffer
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Rani Khetarpal, ‘98
CEO of Navpoint Health
🔗 Link in bio or https://bit.ly/RaniKchat