Class Notes (What's this?) Career News Find a note: Class Year: All Class Years All 1700s 1700 All 1920s 1920 1921 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 All 1930s 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 All 1940s 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 All 1950s 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 All 1960s 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 All 1970s 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 All 1980s 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 All 1990s 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 All 2000s 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Class Notes: All Types Births & Adoptions Career News Catching Up Educational News General In Memoriam Marriages & Commitments Order by: Recently Added   Last Name   Class Year   Displaying page 1 of 59 for  1161 total matches found. Steven Holland (1969) S. Craig Holland (1969) writes, I have retired from the Kern High School District after 20+ years of teaching. i continue the next chapter of my life with voiceover acting and novel writing"   Submitted on Nov 23 2009 Aris Janigian (1700) Aris Janigian authored Riverbig, a broad-shouldered work of fiction—the follow-up to Bloodvine, her acclaimed first novel—continues the tale of Andy Demerjian.   Submitted on Nov 19 2009 Karen Lee Smith Maroot (1992) Karen Lee Smith Maroot (1992) has been named executive director (interim) of Tree Fresno. The organization has planted more than 35,000 trees in the greater Fresno area since it was founded in 1985.   Submitted on Nov 19 2009 Eric Rawn (2001) Eric Rawn (2001) is CEO and President of BCT Consulting, which was featured in an article entitled "Named Among 'Best Companies to Work for in Central California.'"   Submitted on Nov 19 2009 Michael Robinson (1973) I graduated from FSU in '73 and '76 in Agricultural Science. I became interested in the medical field and received a BSN from the University of Portland in '86 and an MS in nurse anesthesia from Texas Wesleyan/US Army in '91. I've been doing anesthesia 19 years now and still attribute the excellent education From FSU that formed a foundation in my future endeavors.   Submitted on Nov 6 2009 Devin Nugent (1993) Devin Nugent (1993) has held positions of increasing responsibility across both the private and public sectors for over 14 years. His focus has been in the areas of finance, accounting and corporate real estate disposition. From the U.S. Small Business Administration to Oracle Corporation, Mr. Nugent has demonstrated a sustained record of success and major contributions including enhanced efficiencies, innovation and leadership. Mr. Nugent's most recent tenure was with Longs Drug Stores, a Fortune 500 company with annual sales exceeding $5 billion. While at Longs Drug Stores, he directed all real estate finance and accounting functions. Mr. Nugent's duties included evaluation and implementation of real estate management software solutions, complex lease negotiations and management of the lease audit program across a portfolio of over 500 stores. Mr. Nugent remains active in charitable activities to enhance the lives and well-being of needy residents of central California. Mr. Nugent graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Fresno receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in finance.   Submitted on Nov 5 2009 Thomas Sparks (1973) Thomas Sparks, Ph.D. (1973), Dow AgroSciences researcher has been named "Scientist of the Year" by R&D Magazine. Sparks will be honored on Nov. 12 at R&D Magazine's 47th Annual R&D 100 Awards Banquet in Orlando, Florida. A resident of Greenfield, Indiana, Sparks, 58, has worked at Dow AgroSciences since the company was established in 1989. Sparks is the author of numerous articles in leading journals and holds two patents, with eight additional patents pending. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from California State University, Fresno, and a Ph.D. in entomology from University of California, Riverside.   Submitted on Nov 3 2009 Norma Verduzco (2004) Norma Verduzco (2004) was nominated as one of ROI's Rising Stars "5 under 40" young professionals in Tulare County making a difference in their industry or community.   Submitted on Oct 29 2009 Oscar Alanis (1999) Oscar Alanis Jr. (1999) has been promoted to the rank of major in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had an article written about him entitled "Maderan moves up in Marine Corps."   Submitted on Oct 29 2009 Thomas Knowles (1980) Thomas Knowles (1980) had an article written about him entitled "Retired FBI Agent Thomas Knowles Joins Continental Prison Systems, Inc. (CPSI)."   Submitted on Oct 29 2009 Aileen Imperatrice (1992) Aileen Imperatrice (1992) is a full-time professional artist at Ashtree Studios located in the Tower District. Her paintings are inspired by her personal experiences. Recently, Aileen had a showing of 40 pieces at the Fresno Pacific Towers which had a turnout of several hundred people.   Submitted on Oct 29 2009 John Welty () John Welty wrote an article entitled "Learn from 'The Beast'" about college cultures and America's smartest cities. John Welty is president of California State University, Fresno and a board member and past president of the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium.   Submitted on Oct 27 2009 Robert Merrill () Robert Merrill wrote an article entitled "Blame voters too" about how the public is too distracted by biased or entertainment-based television to properly educate themselves about the issues that affect them when they vote.   Submitted on Oct 27 2009 Robert Wample () Dr. Robert L. Wample retired from his dual role as Director of the Viticulture and Enology Research Center and Chair of Viticulture and Enology as of August 31st. He was honored September 19th for his impact on the university and the grape and wine industry.   Submitted on Oct 27 2009 George Kauffman (1700) George Kauffman wrote an article entitled "Chemistry--it's elemental!" about the events of National Chemistry Week. George Kauffman is a chemistry professor emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and Guggenheim Fellow, is recipient of the American Chemical Society’s George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education, Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach.   Submitted on Oct 27 2009 Ron Moore (1700) Ron Moore co-wrote "The Chopper Caper," a novel about a pair of Vietnam War combat helicopter pilots who plan to rob an armored car.   Submitted on Oct 27 2009 Stephen Baker (1993) Stephen Baker (1993) was mentioned in an article entitled "Sports stars tell kids that choices they make today will influence their lives forever." As part of Penns Grove High School’s substance abuse prevention program, coinciding with national Red Ribbon Week observances, Baker joined another former NFL star and a former Harlem Globetrotter to tackle the kinds of drug and violence issues that ultimately lead many astray.   Submitted on Oct 22 2009 Douglas Wibbing (1986) Douglas Wibbing (1986), International tax specialist, joined Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC, a founding member of the first global network of the world's leading independent tax firms, as a managing director based in San Francisco.    Submitted on Oct 22 2009 Lucy (Hunt) Pierson (1983) Lucy (Hunt) Pierson (1983), a bronze sculptor, is one of more than 90 artists participating in the 7th Annual Sierra Art Trails.   Submitted on Oct 16 2009 Brad Stiers () Brad Stiers, President/CEO of Pacific Printing in Fresno, began his career at the company while attending California State University, Fresno. He serves on the Board of Printing Industries of California, is an advisor to the State Center Community College District Graphics Program, and is a charter member of the Fresno Airport Rotary Club.   Submitted on Oct 16 2009 Email questions and comments regarding Class Notes to kajohnson@csufresno.edu.