Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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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

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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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Public relations student ftssociflTioN ■ •R.S.S.H Cal State Fullerton ' s Public Relations Student Society of America is one of 60 collegiate chapters nationwide. With a focus on net- working and leadership, members are able to gain experience through their contacts by acquiring internships and in return lend a helping hand in the work place. In September of 1995, CSUF ' s chapter of PRSSA held a leadership caucus on campus, inviting other chapters as well as professionals affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America PRSSA ' s mission is: To serve members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities; and to serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly quali- fied, well prepared professionals. (top) The 1995-1996 Public Rela- tions Student Association, (right and below) Members attended a seminar on Life in the Agency. (right) Presi- dent Marcie Perez and vice-president Caprice Fimbres at the National Conference in Seattle gave a speech on successful chapter program- ming.