The Fresno State Alumni Association announced this year’s inductees from more than 200,000 alumni worldwide who are represented in “Working for California,” an online project by the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University.
The inductees are:
- Robert Aguilar (1962, BA, education) serves as superintendent for Delano School District. He attended Delano schools in the 1950s and returned as a teacher in the 1960s. His career spans more than 50 years in the education field.
- Rosendo Peña (1977, BA, political science) serves as associate justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal; appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown. He was the first Hispanic/Latino to serve on this court’s bench and also serves on the Fresno State Alumni Association’s board.
- Linda Penner (1978, BA, social welfare) serves as chairman for the Board of State and Community Corrections (State of California). She served for seven years as chief probation officer for the County of Fresno.
- Gary Soto (1974, BA, English) is an award-winning poet and author of more than 40 books. A self-described “cheerleader for reading,” he earned the Top Dog Alumni Award from the Fresno State Alumni Association in 2004, on behalf of the College of Arts and Humanities.
- David Tobin (1999, BA, psychology) invented AudioJack, an audio-based movie with no words, music or video; only sound effect to tell a story. He has served as photographer for “Rolling Stone,” “Revolver” and “Time” and produced more than 35 television shows.
“Fresno State is proud to have five more graduates represented with the ‘Working for California’ website,” said Jacquelyn Glasener, executive director for the alumni association. “This is our third year to participate in this dynamic project.”
For more information, contact Peter Robertson, director of alumni marketing and engagement, 559.278.4669 or probertson@csufresno.edu.
