September, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Senior Cross Country captain Christian Martinez, studying Kinesiology, works out on the stationary cycle during a morning training session.

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September, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Cross Country student athlete Ethan Florez, studying Communications, trains during a morning work-out session.

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July, 2024 / City of Industry, CA

Cal State Long Beach Alumna Jacqueline Valenzuela, 2019, received her Bachelor Fine Arts in drawing and painting from the College of the Arts. Valenzuela is a Chicana-identifying artist who has made an impact in the traditionally male SoCal lowrider car scene. She has also made inroads into the regional fine art scene with work that blends “high” and “low” art, as well as classic and unconventional, industrial materials.

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July, 2024 / City of Industry, CA

Cal State Long Beach Alumna Jacqueline Valenzuela, 2019, received her Bachelor Fine Arts in drawing and painting from the College of the Arts. Valenzuela is a Chicana-identifying artist who has made an impact in the traditionally male SoCal lowrider car scene. She has also made inroads into the regional fine art scene with work that blends “high” and “low” art, as well as classic and unconventional, industrial materials.

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October, 2024, Long Beach, CA

Pacific Standard Time, directed by Christine Guter, is the top vocal jazz ensemble at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. It is a highly select ensemble, requiring refined musicianship and improvisation skills.

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May, 2021 / Long Beach, CA

Student Arianna Avina practices on the Marimba inside one of the practice rooms at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.

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Nov, 2022 / Long Beach, CA

November is Native American Heritage Month. This image was from a kick off event that had basket weaving and a powwow exhibition performed be Wildhorse.

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May, 2023 / Long Beach, CA

Juan Ayala, of the Chichimeca tribe, performs in front of a large crowd at the Walter Pyramid during the Chicano-Latino cultural celebration at Cal State Long Beach. Ayala was recognized as the Capitan of Danza Iztacuauhtli by the Mesas, one of the oldest groups of indigenous dancers in Mexico. This image is a visual celebration of diversity at Cal State Long Beach.

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September, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Week of Welcome showcases a vibrant variety of student clubs, departments and resources all tailored to enhance students’ university adventure.

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March, 2016 / San Diego, CA

Photography created for the AsRx Spring/Summer 2016 promotional campaign. Theme of campaign was “Size Doesn't Matter, Strong Is Strong”.

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Dec, 2023

My nephew in his natural habitat. According to sources in the field, he’s becoming a local teenage heartthrob. Further research has shown that his hair somehow plays a big part in his allure.

This photo is a part of a series of conceptual family portraits visually communicating concepts of their personalities and/or lifestyles.

July, 2014 / Huntington Beach, CA

Family portrait of “Mod” Paul and Kitty Maitland-Day

November, 2008 / Huntington Beach, CA

My dad was definitely in charge, and did what he wanted. This photo was inspired by books and movies like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Caddy Shack. It was the first idea I had for the Jack Series.

The Jack Series is a group of photos that represent a caricature of my father, Jack DuFrene. The images are based on situations that I experienced while growing up, coupled with symbology and some opinions on topics. Some of the photos have an art for commerce element with a product is placed noticeably in the narrative. Jack: 1937-2012

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2023 / Catalina Island, CA

Student Emily Hibma is researching giant kelp, monitoring it for changes in photosynthetic rate and seawater pH.More and more students are applying to spend a semester in Catalina where they conduct hands on research. This year, California State University Long Beach is running the site shared with USC and a consortium of other CSUs.

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Aug, 2014 / Newport Beach, CA

March, 2009 / San Francisco, CA

Portrait visually communicating “Isolation.”

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Feb, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Darrell White, a formerly incarcerated foster youth, is the recipient of the Catalyst for Change scholarship. He’s studying rhetoric and composition in the College of Liberal Arts at Cal State Long Beach.

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Oct, 2010 / San Francisco, CA

Collaboration with Art Director Ashley Rocha visually communicating “americana, classic, working class, genuine, honest, determined.”

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

March, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) students Madison Kendylle Fabella (left) and Fozhan Babaeiyan Ghamsar benefitted from scholarships endowed by longtime CSULB donors Scott and Jo Anne Charmack. Both students are first-generation college students. Madison is studying Civil Engineering and Fozhan is studying Computer Science. The Charmack Scholarship helped both students afford school. Madison hopes to work as a structural engineer for Disney one day. Fozhan, an international student from Iran, hopes to become a professor one day at CSULB.

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April, 2023 / Long Beach, CA

Story about the Black Alumni Scholarships at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).CSULB students Gigi Givens and David Ifediba received scholarships for their 2022-23 academic year. Givens, a finance major in the College of Business, used it to pay for textbooks and help with transportation to school. Ifediba, graduate student in school psychology, in the College of Liberal Arts, used the scholarship to help with living expenses.

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August, 2024 / Los Angeles, CA

Profile on Cal State Long Beach alumnus Narsiso Martinez, BFA 2012 and MFA 2018, from the College of the Arts. He has made a name for himself painting farm workers on cardboard produce boxes.

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May, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Veteran Jose Reynoso, US Marine Corps, was chosen as the subject for the Veteran Portrait Project. This project is a collaboration between Cal State Long Beach’s School of Art and the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. While in the Marine Corps, Jose was an improvised explosive device (IED) detector. It was a devastating motorcycle accident, while back home, that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Jose has chosen to take on a positive attitude after all his experiences, and now serves as president of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. A handful of students from CSULB drew Jose’s portrait to compete in the Veteran Portrait Project. He picked Student Carina Tan’s drawing as his favorite. Carina’s portrait of Jose will be on display inside the VA Medical Center.

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March, 2024 / Washington, DC

Portrait of the Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony.

Cal State Long Beach’s (CSULB) Bob Cole Conservatory Wind Symphony was invited to perform in the Sousa Band Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The Wind Symphony is one of only four bands from across the country to participate in this event, which will celebrate the life and influence of legendary American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa. This is CSULB’s first-ever appearance at the Kennedy Center.

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Jan, 2019 / Long Beach, CA

Professor Sherry Berkin teaches Marketing in the College of Business.

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Sept, 2019 / Long Beach, CA

Ron Brown Received his MBA from the Cal State Long Beach's College of Business. He currently is the President and CEO of the Children’s Bureau, a nonprofit with the mission of protecting vulnerable children through abuse prevention, treatment and advocacy. Brown has had a long career of managing programs for underprivileged children and communities around LA.

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Oct, 2023 / Istanbul, Turkey

There are a large number of dogs and cats roaming freely on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey. The local people collectively help care for the animals and consider them a part of the Istanbul community.

April, 2023 / Culver City, CA

Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) Alum Jennifer Yuh Nelson, '94, is one of the highest-grossing female film directors, with Kung Fu Panda 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3, as well as Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots. She received an honorary doctorate during the 2023 CSULB Commencement.

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Jan, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Portrait of alumna Lauren Pretty, ‘17, who co-owns Heritage Restaurant with her brother Philip Pretty, who is the Executive Chef. Heritage is the first and only restaurant in Long Beach to earn a Michelin Star, and Michelin Green Star due to their zero-waste kitchen. We talked with Lauren about how her life has changed since earning the distinction, and the impact her Cal State Long Beach education has had on her life and career.

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Dec, 2023

My niece just turned 16 and is gaining some independence.

This photo is part of a series of family portraits that visually communicate concepts of their personalities and/or lifestyles.

April, 2011 / Huntington Beach, CA

“I said stop playing!”

The Play Date series is about the relationships of models and their children-friends. The imagery conveys a strong sense of design through the use of shapes, linear perspective, implied and psychic lines. The purpose of the photos is to visually communicate art for commerce by placing a product noticeably in the narrative. My goal was to either make the fashion contrast or relate to the surrounding environment. Subtle commentaries on various social, interpersonal and/or psychological topics are included.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Aug, 2012 / Bangkok Thailand

Bangkok market, Thailand.

Nov, 2010 / Huntington Beach, CA

The babysitter came in and immediately took control.

The Play Date series is about the relationships of models and their children-friends. The imagery conveys a strong sense of design through the use of shapes, linear perspective, implied and psychic lines. The purpose of the photos is to visually communicate art for commerce by placing a product noticeably in the narrative. My goal was to either make the fashion contrast or relate to the surrounding environment. Subtle commentaries on various social, interpersonal and/or psychological topics are included.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2008 / Huntington Beach, CA

My dad ironed all the clothes every Sunday morning. I often wondered what he thought about. Maybe it was savage, naked women?!

The Jack Series is a group of photos that represent a caricature of my father, Jack DuFrene. The images are based on situations that I experienced while growing up, coupled with symbology and some opinions on topics. Some of the photos have an art for commerce element with a product is placed noticeably in the narrative. Jack: 1937-2012

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Aug, 2008 / Las Vegas, NV

Portrait of my mom, Barbara DuFrene. I think she might have been a witch, she definitely had some witchy traits. I miss her; she was full of love, and always beamed with positive vibes. 1947-2020

Aug, 2015 / Santa Ana, CA

Portrait of Rebecca Grimes created while teaching a Portraiture class at the Art Institute of California.

March, 2019 / Long Beach, CA

Crystal Altamirano is a part of the forensic studies program at Cal State Long Beach – one of only such certificate programs in the state. When she graduates, she will be the first in her family to earn a college degree. She currently has an internship at the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.

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Sept, 2009 / San Gregorio, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Oct, 2009 / Marin County Coastal Trail, Marin County, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Oct, 2009 / Marin County Coastal Trail, Marin County, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Sept, 2009 / San Gregorio, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2009 / San Gregorio, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Sept, 2009 / San Gregorio, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2009 / Marin County Coastal Trail, Marin County, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2009 / Marin County Coastal Trail, Marin County, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Nov, 2009 / Marin County Coastal Trail, Marin County, CA

This photo is part of my Shoe Flowers series, which pays homage to all cheesy, campy, science fiction movies. The photos were created with art for commerce in mind by inserting a fashion product into an odd narrative.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

May, 2009 / San Francisco, CA

A study of facial expressions.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Feb 2009

Portrait of Liam Bridges. The photo was created to visually communicate my idea of the word “Tough.”

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Oct, 2016 / Long Beach, CA

Created to promote Halloween. A collaboration with Theater Arts makeup and Costuming Department.

Shot for Cal State Long Beach.

Oct, 2008 / Huntington Beach, CA

Early morning moments around Huntington Beach.

Dec, 2010 / Huntington Beach, CA

Portrait of Olga Chaplinshaya.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Oct, 2017 / Long Beach, CA

Created to promote Halloween. A collaboration with Theater Arts makeup and Costuming Department.

Shot for Cal State Long Beach.

April, 2009 / San Francisco, CA

Parrot concept portrait.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

April, 2009 / San Francisco, CA

Snake concept portrait.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Dec, 2023

Portrait of my sister-in-law.

This photo is part of a series of family portraits that visually communicate concepts of their personalities and/or lifestyles, in this case - mom with lots of children.

June, 2019 / Long Beach, CA

Robin Richesson, professor of illustration and animation, has worked on numerous movies and television shows creating costume illustrations, and as a storyboard illustrator. She collaborates with costume designers to help visualize the wardrobe design and sits with directors, sketching out scenes - Richesson's form of taking notes. Many of her students have gone on to great success, especially in the movie industry.

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May, 2010 / San Francisco, CA

What do you think really happens in the kitchens of fine dining restaurants?

What do you think really happens in the kitchens of fine dining restaurants?

This was a collaboration with Art Director Ashley Rocha and Chef Chris L'Hommedieu, creating a slight parody of the restaurant industry.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

May, 2010 / San Francisco, CA

What do you think really happens in the kitchens of fine dining restaurants?

What do you think really happens in the kitchens of fine dining restaurants?

This was a collaboration with Art Director Ashley Rocha and Chef Chris L'Hommedieu, creating a slight parody of the restaurant industry.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

July, 2014 / Long Beach, CA

Clam chowder promo created for Pier 76 Fish Grill restaurant.

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Nov, 2022 / Long Beach, CA

Cal State Long Beach alum Phillip Boutté Jr. ‘06 has illustrated and helped design costumes for “Black Panther,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “A Wrinkle in Time.” He says the university’s impact was monumental on his job prospects and career.

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Jan, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Kanpachi crude with avocado, fermented pineapple, celtuse.

Heritage Restaurant is the first and only restaurant in Long Beach to earn a Michelin star, and green Michelin star for their sustainable practices. We talked with co-owner Lauren Pretty '17 about how her life has changed since earning the distinction, and the impact her Cal State Long Beach education has had on her life and career.

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November, 2010 / Huntington Beach, CA

Portrait of Mari and Jared in an exploration of contrast and textures.

Shot while working on my Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University.

Jan, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

Burnt sage honey cake with pumpkin pastry cream, peptia granola.

Heritage Restaurant is the first and only restaurant in Long Beach to earn a Michelin star, and green Michelin star for their sustainable practices. We talked with co-owner Lauren Pretty '17 about how her life has changed since earning the distinction, and the impact her Cal State Long Beach education has had on her life and career.

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May, 2015 / Long Beach, CA

Portrait of student Special McNair, created during a teaching demonstration at Long Beach City College.

April, 2019 / Cerritos, CA

Zara Raheem earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in the 2019. Her first novel hit bookstores shortly after she graduated from Cal State Long Beach. Her debut novel, “The Marriage Clock" is about a young Muslim-American woman with parents who give her a three-month deadline to choose a husband before they make a choice for her.

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September, 2024 / Long Beach, CA

College of Liberal Arts professor Dr. Barbara Kingsley-Wilson wrote a history book about Cal State Long Beach titled “Long Beach State at 75,” released in September, 2024.

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Jan, 2023 / Truckee, CA

Road trip.