
The ceremony is always a popular event, as staff and administrators gather to cheer on their colleagues for their years of service and accomplishments. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

CSUN President Erika D. Beck congratulates Presidential Award winner Sirish Malisetty. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Celebrating 40 years of service to CSUN! L-R: Ranjit A. Philip, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer; Colin Donahue, vice president for Administration and Finance and chief financial officer; Amanda Quintero, senior advisor to the president and equity innovation officer; CSUN President Erika D. Beck; Kristen Pichler, University Student Union; Gigi McGuire, Student Outreach and Recruitment; Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement; and William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Merit Award honoree Candace Lamoreaux (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

The winners of the 2025 Jolene Koester Team Award were the Associated Students staff members who helped orchestrate Big Show, CSUN’s annual concert on the University Library Lawn. L-R: William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students; Tim Szczepanski, interim executive director, AS; James Forrester, programs manager; Liz Cartojano, sustainability coordinator; and Kevin Mojaradi, assistant director of programs and communication. (Ringo Chiu/CSUN).

Student Assistant of the Year honoree Amairany Ortiz Nieto is congratulated by William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Celebrating 45 years of service to CSUN! Hai-Ling Tang (fourth from right) poses with CSUN cabinet members. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Emilie Ducourneau (left), winner of the Sustainability Award, is congratulated by Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)

Rachelle Yousuf (left), winner of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, is congratulated by Amanda Quintero, senior advisor to the president and equity innovation officer. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Merit Award honoree Deanna Tat (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Eliza Corpuz (left), winner of the Community Engaged Staff Award, poses with Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Merit Award honoree Anh Tieu (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Staff members place red roses at the Matador Statue, a cherished campus tradition for CSUN Matadors celebrating milestones or achievements. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).

Ranjit A. Philip, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer, congratulates Helen Heinrich, winner of the Leadership Award. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).