Alumni Awards Gala 2024
Please join us as we honor and celebrate the notable
accomplishments of our distinguished alumni.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Reception at 6 p.m.
Dinner and awards presentation at 7 p.m.
Golden Eagle Ballroom
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, California 90032
CSU Alumni Reception in Washington, D.C.
Join fellow alumni and the Congressional community as we welcome Dr. Mildred García, the 11th Chancellor of the California State University. This is a great opportunity to network with alumni from Cal State LA and other CSU's living and working in the greater Washington D.C. area.
CSU Alumni and Congressional Community Reception in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
House Office Building (exact location to be announced)
Registration closes April 1, or at capacity.
Grad Fair 2024
Come to Grad Fair for all of your Commencement needs!
At Grad Fair you can:
Purchase class rings - Take graduation portraits or reserve a future photo shoot - Purchase graduation announcements - Purchase your cap and gown - Purchase custom sashes, and Join the Cal State LA Alumni Association
Thursday, April 11, 2024
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Main Walkway
Pre-order your Grad Pack today. For only $65*, each Grad Pack comes with your first set of exclusive, limited-edition alumni swag and discount savings you can't get anywhere else!
Grad Pack does not include cap and gown.
*The $65 price includes a $5 donation to the 2024 Class Gift for the Cal State LA Fund.
To ensure your alumni sweatshirt is available for pick up at Grad Fair on April 11, please order your Grad Pack no later than March 18.
The 2024 Cal State LA Alumni Association Grad Fair is sponsored by Jostens.
Stay in the Know
We are currently working to add more exciting activities to the calendar. To receive event updates and exclusive invitations, please update your free alumni membership to ensure we have your most up-to-date contact information.
For questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.
Connect with us @calstatelaalumni!
Past Events
Grad Fair ’23
On April 4, 2023, we celebrated the Class of 2023 and hosted our first in-person Grad Fair since 2019.
COE Networking Mixer
Alumni, educators, students, and faculty returned to campus on March 16, 2023, to reconnect with the College of Education and Alumni Association.
A conversation around gender in media
The Entertainment & Arts Alumni network hosted a conversation around gender in media, featuring the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Held on March 14, 2023, attendees learned how the stories creatives choose to tell in entertainment media send a specific message about who matters most in our culture.
Black Alumni Network Mixer
On February 16, 2023, the Black Alumni Network reunited for their first in-person event since the Network's founding in 2018.
Negotiate Like A Pro! Communicate Your Value And Get the Salary You Deserve!
The Business Alumni Network hosted a professional development webinar on October 25, 2022, with Laura Bashore, founder of Anew Resume and Career Services.
Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network Inaugural Reception
On September 15, 2022, we launched the Chicanx Latinx University Alumni Network, our eighth and newest alumni affinity network.
Cal State LA Night @ Dodger Stadium 2022: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
Our fourth Cal State LA Night at Dodger Stadium! Alumni celebrated Golden Eagle pride while supporting the LA Dodgers. Attendees received a free Dustin May Bobblehead and limited edition baseball cap.
Class of 1972 50th Reunion and Half-Century Club Induction Ceremony
On September 23, 2022, we had the honor of inducting alumni from the class of 1972 as the newest members of the Half-Century Club, a distinguished group of more than 12,000 alumni.
Brand Building: Creating your Personal Brand
The Business Alumni Network hosted a professional development webinar on July 27, 2022, with Leily Sanchez, Senior Research Analyst at FleishmanHillard True Global Intelligence.
2022 Alumni Awards Gala
Generations of Diablos and Golden Eagles returned to campus for the 2022 Alumni Awards Gala, held on April 8, to celebrate 13 distinguished alumni.
Careers to Entertain presents: Carmen Cuba, Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director
Known for her work on Stranger Things, Magic Mike, and The Martian, join an exclusive conversation with alumna and Emmy award-winning casting director, Carmen Cuba, held on February 11, 2022.
Careers to Entertain presents: Janet Lopez, Music Supervisor & Fanshen Cox, Playwright, Actor, and Educator
Hear from alumna Janet Lopez of Neophonic Inc., one of the leading Music Supervision companies in Los Angeles, in this industry fireside chat hosted on January 21, 2022.
People, Purpose, & Passion 2021
The seven Alumni Networks hosted a virtual professional development and networking conference for all alumni on May 6, 2021 via Zoom.
Homecoming 2020
Alumni, students, staff, and faculty get school spirited with games, free food, and fun for men and women's Golden Eagle basketball teams on February 6, 2020.
Cal State LA Day @ STAPLES Center: Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils
Alumni, students, friends and family came together to celebrate Golden Eagle pride and support the NHL Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at STAPLES Center.
Alumni Reception in Orange County
The Alumni Association was proud to bring LA to OC with our alumni reception on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Anaheim, California.
LA City Hall Alumni Reception 2019
Cal State LA alumni near and far gathered to our signature reception at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Cal State LA Night @ Dodger Stadium 2019: Dodgers v. Blue Jays
Our third Cal State LA Night at Dodger Stadium! Alumni and community celebrated Golden Eagle pride and support the LA Dodgers. Attendees received a free Kiké Hernández Bobblehead and hat.