The Vision & Visionaries 2012 awards gala marks the 19th year of Cal State Fullerton’s signature distinguished alumni honors celebration and will be held on Saturday evening, April 28 at the Hilton Anaheim.

This year, Cal State Fullerton will roll out the red carpet to recognize and present eight outstanding individuals with some of the university’s highest accolades and honors, the Vision & Visionaries Distinguished Alumni and Recent Graduate Achievement Awards.

The special evening will showcase the extraordinary achievements of our distinguished honorees. Guests will enjoy a night filled with heartwarming and inspirational stories, as well as exciting musical entertainment provided by students from the university’s award–winning Department of Theatre and Dance. Seating is limited, so please make your reservation early.

For information on how to take part in the evening's festivities, please contact the university's Office of Major Events at 657-278-3480 or csufevents@fullerton.edu

2012 Honorees

Randall L. Baumberger '92

M.B.A.
President
Paramount Studio Group
Distinguished Alumni Award

Caecilia S. Gotama '82, '86

B.S., M.S. engineering-mechanical
Founder and Principal
Gotama Building Engineers, Inc.
Distinguished Alumni Award

Becky L. Hamilton '06

B.A. radio-TV-film
Documentarian
Recent Graduate Achievement Award

Tony Ortega '87, '89

B.A., M.A. English
Editor-in-Chief
The Village Voice
Distinguished Alumni Award

Dale Raoul '73, '79

B.A., M.A. theatre arts
Actress
"True Blood"

and

Raymond L. Thompson '77

B.A. theatre arts
Senior Lighting Designer
"The Young and the Restless"
Distinguished Alumni Award

Jeffrey S. Van Harte '80

B.A. business administration - finance
Senior Vice President and
Chief Investment Officer
Delaware Investments
Focus Growth Team
Distinguished Alumni Award

Verne D. Wagner '77

B.A. business administration - accounting
CSU Alumni Council
Volunteer Representative
Cal State Fullerton 20-year Volunteer
Distinguished Alumni Award