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				Inspired to be an advocate for indigenous communities
Irisela Contreras’ service-learning experience at CSUCI solidified her commitment to ensuring mental health services are provided to…
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				Veteran Grad’s mission is to aid fellow comrades
Psychology graduate Edward Rodriguez is committed to helping those in need
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				Ph.D. candidate’s autism research is helping the world
Jason Griffin’s research career kicked off when he connected with CSUCI Psychology Associate Professor Kimmy Kee-Rose.
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				Running restaurants is her passion
Business grad owns and operates two L.A. eateries
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				The power of a camera lens
History major and Visual Communication minor Elibet Valencia Munoz captured the history of the popular indigenous danza in her first…
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				CSUCI alum publishes book about living a free-spirited life
After graduation, ESRM alum Alex Starr had no idea what he wanted to do with his life--except avoid a 9-to-5 job at all costs.
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				Laboratory automation is Biology major’s specialty
The desire to experience new surroundings led alumna Rochele Banayo-Carino to leave her San Diego home and attend CSUCI.
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				Dedicated to Public Service
Political Science alum Michael MacDonald has dedicated his career to public service.
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				Curiosity paved the way for CSUCI grad
Communication major Tiana Schisler’s interest in the unknown led her to pursue a college degree.
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				Sociology majors cap off college – pandemic style
With most classes now online, CSUCI’s Sociology faculty knew they would need to get creative in order to offer students a meaningful…
 
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