I was thrilled to join my alma mater as a public affairs staff member more than 14 years ago. Since then, I’ve met so many wonderful students, faculty, staff and alumni with amazing accomplishments and interesting stories.

CSULB is a thriving institution full of inspiring individuals as you’ll see in this issue. You’ll learn even more through our enhanced digital storytelling at www.csulb.edu/beachmag and on our Beach Magazine app. Have a comment or news to share? Keep in touch at beachmag@csulb.edu or 562.985.5453.

After nearly 40 years in communications, I’m retiring at the end of January. I started as a newspaper reporter and later worked in all four segments of California higher education — community college, UC, private and CSU. I chose a career advocating for education because it opens doors to success for everyone and deserves our support.

Long Beach State is always in my heart and I’ll continue to return as a proud alumna.

Sincerely,

Anne (Junak) Ambrose ’76, ’90