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This is a regular feature on philanthropic activities by Valley-area businesspeople and companies. A cadre of California State University, Northridge volunteers were feted at a ceremony on Nov. 1 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills. “Cal State Northridge wants its volunteers to know that their generous work on the university’s behalf truly is valued,” said Gray Mounger, alumni relations assistant vice president. “Their skills, time and spirit are invaluable assets to the university and its mission.” President Jolene Koester and Alumni Association V.P. Maria Ramos led the tribute to 24 dedicated volunteers. Top honors were given to a member of the Foundation board and a retired biology professor. John Golisch, class of 1972, received the Dorothea “Granny” Heitz Award for outstanding volunteer leadership. Golisch, partner at BDO Seidman, LLP, has served the board since 1985, when it was known as the Cal State Northridge Trust Fund. Biology professor-emeritus Daisy Kuhn, was given the Emeriti Merit Award. Kuhn taught at CSUN from 1959 to 1992, during which time she taught a range of courses, from general biology and microbiology to graduate courses. A species of bacterium, Conchiformibius Kuhniae, was named in honor of the scientist, who has identified several unusual organisms. Kuhn now volunteers as an advisor to CSUN pre-med students. Kudos were also given to 22 additional volunteers, listed below: Daniel Anderson by the College of Business and Economics Patrick Baker by KCSN 88.5 FM Damon Cianci by the Health Administration Alumni Chapter Deborah Cours by the Master’s in Business Administration Alumni Chapter Lisalee Egbert by the National Center on Deafness Alumni Chapter Gevork Gabrelian by the Alumni and Friends of the Armenian Studies Program Bernice Haber by the Oviatt Library Marni Hager by the College of Engineering and Computer Science Ralph Jones by the Environmental and Occupational Health Alumni Chapter Tahseena Khan by the Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Chapter Mark Lainer by the College of Humanities Phil Minah by University Advancement Harry Murphy by Student Affairs Marcy Newman by the Education Alumni Chapter John Perez by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Kenn Phillips by the Michael D. Eisner College of Education Steve Pomerantz by Intercollegiate Athletics Carson Schreiber by the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication Ronald Sorensen by the College of Health and Human Development Patricia Tabidian by the Recreation Alumni Chapter Donna Watkins by the Accounting and Information Systems Alumni Association Bryce Yokomizo by the Tseng College of Extended Learning LEAP Seeks Raffle Items The Women’s Services group of the North Valley Chamber of Commerce is requesting donations of goods or services that can be raffled at a fundraising mixer Dec. 13 to benefit the LEAP Academy. Contact Rebecca Olkowski at (818) 831-3009 or visit www.nvrcc.com for details. Home Tour and Auto Raffle The Valley/Ventura chapter of the Wellness Community will host its 16th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TwcVv.org or by phone by calling (888) 557-3177. Funds raised will support the group’s cancer support services. The Wellness Community is also selling $100 raffle tickets for the opportunity to win a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. Only 1000 tickets will be sold. Raffle tickets can be purchased at The Wellness Community in Westlake Village or by calling (805) 379-4777. Performing Arts Grants The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation awarded grants to seven local groups to help underwrite low-cost and free performances for local students. Grant recipients were the Lancaster Educational Foundation, Cedar Street Theatre, Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale, the Antelope Valley Ballet, the West Antelope Valley Educational Foundation, Lancaster Community Orchestra and Hotfoot Productions. Thanksgiving Food Drive Coldwell Banker will be collecting non-perishable food donations in its Glendale, Sherman Oaks and Studio City offices through Nov. 19. The bounty will be delivered to the Salvation Army, the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission and Friends of the Family on the Day of Giving, Nov. 20, so they can distribute the goods in time for Thanksgiving. For information on these office locations, visit the company’s website at www.californiamoves.com.

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