CSULB Alumni

recognizes Michael Morales ’25, Navigation Specialist at Alianza Translatinx. Michael supports transgender, gender-diverse and intersex community members by connecting them with essential resources and promoting self-advocacy, leadership and community resilience.

We’re proud to see Michael making a meaningful impact!

Join us for our next 49er Industry Chat: “From Lesson Plans to Public Policy: Turning Purpose into Community Impact” on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 4:30 p.m.

Hear from CSULB alumnus Heber Marquez, educator and Mayor of Maywood, about his journey from the classroom to civic leadership and his work advancing youth advocacy, mental health, the arts and community engagement.

Register today: bit.ly/HeberMChat

Alumni at Work with RTX ✈️

CSULB engineering students recently visited RTX for an engaging Alumni at Work experience hosted by CSULB alum Juan Morales. RTX staff, including CSULB alumni, shared information about available internships, offered a behind-the-scenes look at the materials labs and hosted a lunch-and-learn session.

Thank you to RTX and Juan for helping students explore career opportunities and connect with alumni in the industry!

Interested in hosting CSULB students at your workplace? Email [email protected].

There's still time to RSVP! Join us this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 3:45 p.m. for our 49er Industry Chat, Legislative Leadership on the Waterfront, featuring CSULB alumna Sara Zarate Baumann, Assistant Director of Government Relations at the Port of Long Beach.

Learn how Sara’s career in public service has shaped her work in legislative advocacy, offshore wind, clean energy and economic resilience.

Register: https://bit.ly/SaraZBChat

On Founders Day, September 28, 1949, The Beach welcomed its first class of students and began a journey that would grow into the vibrant university community we know today.

Join us in celebrating CSULB’s history, traditions and the countless Beach stories that continue to shape our future. 💛🖤Revisit CSULB's rich history: https://www.csulb.edu/history

🎓 It’s ! Meet two future Beach Alumni making their mark at CSULB. 💛🖤

🌟 Breena L. Oyola ’26, '27, a Public Health major, has turned resilience into purpose through leadership, research and a passion for advocating for healthier, underserved communities.

🌟 Maya King ’27, a Psychology major, has embraced exploration and growth at The Beach, finding her path while building meaningful connections through campus involvement and professional experience.

Get to know Breena and Maya and read their full senior profiles: csulb.edu/alumni/senior-profiles

🚀 Fireside Chat – Space Beach: Long Beach’s Next Frontier

Explore careers in space with CSULB alumni and industry leaders.

Panelists:
• Shelly Bruemmer ’08, Chief Operating Officer, Rebel Space
• Dr. Candace Givens ’06, Advisory Board Member, CSULB Hung Family College of Engineering and Space Consultant
• Juancarlos Mariano '08, Senior Manager Pricing & Estimating, RTX
• Dr. Mahdi Yoozbashizadeh, Associate Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; Principal Investigator and Founder, CSULB Rocket Lab

Moderated by Bo Martinez, Director of Economic Development & Opportunity, City of Long Beach. A networking mixer will follow!

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center

RSVP: bit.ly/CSULBSpaceBeachFC

Join us Thursday, Oct. 1, at 3:45 p.m. for our 49er Industry Chat, Legislative Leadership on the Waterfront, featuring CSULB alumna Sara Zarate Baumann, Assistant Director of Government Relations at the Port of Long Beach.

Learn how Sara’s career in public service has shaped her work in legislative advocacy, offshore wind, clean energy and economic resilience.

Register: https://bit.ly/SaraZBChat

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Long Beach State alum Johnny Bega ’99 has made an impact on water polo at every level. As UC Merced’s first head men’s and women’s water polo coach, he led the women’s team to a 2024 California Pacific Conference Championship.

Bega also helped Cal win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Water Polo Championship and earned MPSF Coach of the Year honors while leading San José State.

With more than 25 years of coaching experience, Bega continues to build winning programs and mentor future athletes. 🌊