To empower the potential of its students, Cal State Fullerton publicly launched its first-ever comprehensive philanthropic campaign in March 2020. Thousands of donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students, foundations and corporations answered the call — helping us raise more than $270 million.
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\r\nStudents share, in their own words, how they were empowered by their Titan education. Thanks to you, our generous community of donors, these students discovered their passions and leadership potential in academics, arts and athletics.
\r\nCal State Fullerton supporters share their reasons for giving to the “It Takes a Titan” campaign.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThe support I give to Cal State Fullerton is about trying to pass on that hope to students — so that they can transform their life into anything that they want it to be.
\r\n Terry Giles ’70 (B.A. speech communication)\r\n
\r\n\r\n“When you watch students get emotional because they never would have made it to where they are without the opportunities afforded them by the university, it confirms why you give back.”
\r\n Jeffrey Van Harte ’80 (B.A. business administration-finance) \r\n
\r\n\r\n“Our partnership with CSUF is mission-aligned, and the projects we’re supporting are focused on providing our community with equal access to opportunity...”
\r\n Maya Patel, executive chair of the Tarsadia Foundation\r\n
\r\n\r\nI hope I’m setting an example. To supply the funds to advance our understanding of the world — that is amazing joy … real joy.
\r\n Nicholas Begovich (1921-2020)\r\n
\r\n\r\nI want to help students. It’s rewarding that I play a role in their lives.
\r\n Dan Black ’67 (B.S. physics)\r\n
\r\n\r\nWe are proud to help the College of Education offer innovative, high-quality and inclusive educational opportunities.
\r\n Bill Cheney, president and CEO, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union\r\n
\r\n\r\nI’ve had a wonderful career as a faculty member at CSUF, and I wanted to pay it forward in a meaningful way.
\r\n Marc Dickey, professor emeritus of music\r\n
\r\n\r\nHelping Titans is so important in putting them on the road to success, so they can better our community and world.
\r\n Karl Freels ’12, ’17 (B.A., M.A. history)\r\n
\r\n\r\nWe hope our support motivates students to successfully complete their studies.
\r\n Darrell ’85 and Vicky Jodoin\r\n
\r\n\r\nMy gift will help ensure that the Fullerton Arboretum will continue to support student success, cutting-edge research and real-world conservation.
\r\n Francis Colwell and Sandy Koizumi\r\n
\r\n\r\nWe have been contacted by so many students who have thanked us for our support.
\r\n William ’76, ’79, ’83 and Paula Purpura ’77, ’83\r\n
\r\n\r\nAfter retiring from working in the public school system, I am in a position to support other students through scholarships.
\r\n Jennifer ’87 and Mark Shepard\r\n
\r\n\r\nMy wife, Sandy DeAngelis, and I are total believers in the future of Cal State Fullerton.
\r\n Ed Trotter, professor emeritus of communications\r\n
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\r\nCal State Fullerton is the catalyst for Titan-sized transformations, inspiring students’ paths, launching careers and improving lives. The “It Takes a Titan” philanthropic campaign is an opportunity for you to be the difference in a Titan’s life.
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