![The CSUSB Alumni Center is located just east of the Santos Manuel Student Union South and University Hall. The grand opening is set for Sept. 18.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_Alumni_Center_A29I8216.jpg.webp?itok=_KhI89qo)
The Alumni Center “will be more than just a physical location – it will represent the proud history of the institution and a hope for the future that inspires excitement and loyalty,” said Crystal Wymer-Lucero ’07 ‘19, director of Alumni Relations.
![Laurena Bolden, CSUSB Class of 2011, will receive the 2024 Community Champion Award from the Time for Change Foundation.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_LaurenaBolden_TimeforChangeAward_.jpg.webp?itok=7fCbwXIJ)
Alumna Laurena “Lala” Bolden ’11, psychology and criminal justice, was recognized by the Time for Change Foundation with its 2024 Community Champion Award.
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The three university-wide awards are Distinguished Alumni, Rising Star/Emerging Leader, and Coyote Spirit. The college-linked awards are called the Paw Print Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, May 7, at 11:59 p.m
![Alumni HOF graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Alumni_Alumni_Awards_HOF_10Jan2023.jpg.webp?itok=hMQcAp6P)
With alumni in all 50 states and 109 countries, the Alumni Hall of Fame Awards as a full university community recognizes the outstanding CSUSB graduates for their amazing work.
![Two people talking at at table. CSUSB Alumni host Amazon Finance Panel session](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Alumni_Amazon_19Oct2022.jpg.webp?itok=1WEemw7n)
The Amazon event stems from a new partnership with the California State University in the company’s efforts to hire CSU alumni and students. CSUSB was chosen as the site for the inaugural event.
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Nearly 300 CSUSB students and alumni spent Saturday, April 23, to volunteer for Coyote Cares Day, a day of volunteer service on campus and in local communities.
![CSUSB's Homecoming Bash attendees with Cody Coyote](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Homecoming_2021_A14I0677_19Oct2021.jpg.webp?itok=ujzDiTL4)
The Bash offered live entertainment, music, food, games, prizes, department tables, alumni chapter mixers, a kids zone, student zone and more.
![alumni mixer](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/NewsSlide_AlumniMixer_13Dec2019.jpg.webp?itok=_jgHMiKB)
The event, which was the largest mixer of the year, recognized Rusty Bailey, Riverside mayor and CSUSB alumnus, for his leadership and dedication to the region.
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Crystal Wymer-Lucero, a graduate of Cal State San Bernardino, has been appointed director of her alma mater’s Alumni Affairs.