December 15, 2010 - California State University, Bakersfield is currently searching for its 2010-11 Alumnus of the Year. The CSUB Alumni Association will honor a CSUB graduate who has made significant contributions to his or her profession, society, and the university at the Alumni Hall of Fame gala on Feb. 19, 2011.

Nominations will be accepted from individuals, businesses and corporations, non-profit agencies, schools, and community service organizations. Alumni must meet the following criteria to be eligible for nomination:

• Received a graduate or undergraduate degree or teaching credential from CSUB.
• Made significant professional, societal and university contributions.

A selection panel of past recipients and members of the CSUB Alumni Association board of directors will review the submissions, interview candidates and select a winner.

Nominations must be received no later than Jan. 7, 2011. For nomination forms, log on to www.csub.edu/alumnom and either submit online or fax to (661) 654-3324.

Past CSUB Alumnus of the Year honors have gone to: Bryan Burrow, 2010; Daphne Harley, 2009; Michael Neal, 2008; Sal Panelli, 2007; Janet Millar, 2006; Kevin McCarthy, 2005; Jess Deegan, 2004; Mel Atkinson, 2003; Geoff King, 2002; Greg Bynum, 2001.

For further information, please contact the CSUB Alumni Association at 661-654-3211.