Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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D ftTfl PROCESSING MANAGEMENT flSSQCIflTlo N D.P.M.A. The Data Processing Man- agement Association is a nation- wide association that was founded in 1951. Membership in DPM A offers many exciting opportunities for management information sys- tems students and professionals. DPMA is dedicated to the continuing advancement of the MIS professional. Students are given the opportunity to interact with other computer professionals at regional and association conferences and seminars. Students also have the opportunity to take advantage of many of the tech- nical and management certificate programs that are regularly offered. Cal State Fullerton ' s DPMA chapter is sponsored by the professional Southland DPMA chapter. This allows students the opportunity to network with MIS professionals. Currently the Professional Southland DPMA chapter maintains a scholarship fund for the benefit of CSUF MIS students. One of the D.P.M.A. ' s events this year included a talk from KFI radio station D.J. Jeff Levy (above). The 1995- 1996 Data Processing Management Association (top). Faculty advisors Dr. Dear and Dr. Pasternick speak with Jeff Levy (center) during his visit with the Association. r -Organizations

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J1 as well PRESIDENT ' S SCHOLARS For o er t ' it ' teen jears, the Dffice of the President has sponsored icademic excellence at Cal State -iillcrton through the President ' s scholars program. The program re- en apafl vards outstanding high school st udents )y funding their education for four Toupas iportu- ears and by offering a host of net- vorking opportunities through events IK to be vith the President ' s Associates, promi- lent members of the community whose rontributions fund the program and vhose contacts give the scholars )pportunities to place themselves in the )rofessional world. The scholars must maintain their academic excellence in college by keeping a 3.5 G.P.A. and by donating their services and time to the university and community. For several years they have participated in the Muhiple Sclero- sis Walk-a-thon and served dinner for a night at the Ronald McDonald House in Orange. This year, for the third year, the scholars hosted the end of the year reception for the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton Shoot for the Stars program, a tutoring program for elementary school children. The group is responsible for raising its own money to sponsor these events, which they did this year by attending T.V. tapings and hosting a bake sale. They have also helped out at university events like Welcome to Fullerton Day. Social events do not escape the Scholars ' agendas. Several times each year they go to the El Dorado Ranch where President Milton Gordon hosts events for the scholars and associates to meet. These events are held in October, in December, and in May for lunch welcoming the new scholars. This year fifteen new scholars were inducted to the program. (above-left) Scholars in attendance listen closely to Helena Schwartz on the far right, as they plan for their next big event. (above) President Cora Tu hosting a pizza part in the pub. (left) Scholars and Tuffy Titan gather at Round-Up at the Ranch at Dr. Gordon ' s home in the fall. Organizations- 23

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Finance association Getting ahead in business takes experi- ence, contacts, and bits of knowledge that come only from being in business. It is these weapons that the Finance Association arms students with before they leave college for the business battlefield. The Finance Association has been help- ing business students since 1967. It is an independent organization that makes its own contacts with businesses in its attempt to bridge the gap between the academic and business communities, providing opportuni- ties such as internships, guest speakers, mock interviews, office tours, and social events. With over 1 00 members, the group raises its own money since they have no supporting parent organization. One fund raiser doubled as an internship for some members, who volunteered to work for a corporation, gaining valubable experience, in exchange for a contri- bution from the corporation to the Finance Association. Last year, such internships led students Bryan Horseman and Teddy Jose to jobs with Merrill Lynch and Olde Brokerage. Company respresentati ves often come out to offer advice, give tips on success, and tell of their own journey down the business road. At the annual Industry Night on April 1 7 a speaker from the Irvine Co., a real estate company, gave his perspective on the business world. Other events the group held this year have included tours of the Pacific Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank, mock inter- views to practice interviewing strategies, and social events, like pizza parties and softball games, where members have fun and make contacts with fellow members and alumni The Finance Association Board of Directors (top). President Brian Stevens recruits during Club Fest (middle). Finance Association members net- worked at the social events held this year (left). Organizations- 25