Fiesta

2:30 p.m.

Entertainment, food and beverages celebrating the tapestry of Latino cultures

Exclusive Concert

4 p.m.

Exclusive concert by Andy Vargas, lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning Santana, and his All-Star band.

Explore our exclusive sponsorship opportunities today or contact Diego Zarate at dizarate@fullerton.edu or 657-278-5544.

Please note individual tickets are not being sold for this event.

Cal State Fullerton holds a strong commitment to supporting Latino students. Our commitment has resulted in the university being named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of State and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, the nation's premier authority in advancing Latino student success. Along with being ranked No. 3 in the nation for graduating Latino students, Cal State Fullerton has long provided students, many of whom are first-generation, access to robust resources to support their journey in higher education.

In its third year, Celebración de CSUF: ¡Somos Titans! continues to bring together community and supporters to fund student scholarships and programs to elevate and empower the next generation of leaders.

Andy Vargas
A Voice of Legacy and Empowerment

Born and raised in Watsonville, California, Andy Vargas has been the lead vocalist for Carlos Santana and the Santana band since the release of the Grammy-winning “Supernatural” in 2000. Over the past two decades, he has performed on more than 20 world tours, sharing the stage with such legendary artists as Juanes, Mana, The Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente and many more. Vargas’ career was shaped early on by music industry icons Lou Adler, Terry Melcher, Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys and Clive Davis, all of whom played pivotal roles in guiding him toward success and global recognition.

In addition to his work with Santana and his solo career, Vargas is the CEO of Malaspalabras Records, which he co-founded with comedian George Lopez. The label is dedicated to helping independent artists launch their music careers while embracing the evolving music industry landscape, supporting talents like Chris Perez, Alexis Grullon, Louie McFly and Heber.

Vargas is also deeply committed to giving back to his community. The Andy Vargas Foundation provides music scholarships and programs to underserved youth. The foundation’s signature program, SONG (Sounds of New Generations), offers mentorship and music production workshops, empowering the next generation of artists. SONG launches in October 2024 in collaboration with Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez and the 5th District of Riverside County, marking a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for more communities. Vargas is set to release his upcoming solo album in January 2025 and is gearing up for another world tour with Santana and his all-star band.