College of Business Administration and Public Policy Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon

CARSON, Calif., Oct. 20 -- California State University Dominguez Hills issued the following news release:

The Japan Business Association of Southern California and executives at The Aerospace Corporation and Southern California Edison will be honored at the Fifth Annual California State University, Dominguez Hills College of Business Administration and Public Policy Awards Luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 in the Dominguez Ballroom of the Loker Student Union on campus.

Established in 2008, the luncheon serves to highlight the successes of alumni as well as pay tribute to the important role community and business partners play in strengthening the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP) and its degree programs. It also is the college's major fundraising event in support of student scholarships and faculty research. Last year, the event raised more than $50,000.

"The funds from this event are impactful and help move the college forward, which is critical as we work towards Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation," said Dr. Kaye Bragg, acting CBAPP dean. "The scholarships help our most promising students continue and complete their education, and support for faculty research and presentations fuel our college's drive for academic achievement and excellence."

The luncheon will feature opening remarks from university president Mildred Garcia, comments from a student scholar and a faculty research recipient, and presentations of the following Dean's Medallion Awards:

Organization of the Year - Japan Business Association of Southern California For its history of representing the diverse Japanese American business community

Executive of the Year - Dale Wallis

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, The Aerospace Corporation

For his service on the Dean's Advisory Board and advocacy for student internships

Alumna of the Year - Tammy Tumbling

Director of Philanthropy and Community Involvement, Southern California Edison

Her professional achievements make her a role model for CBAPP students

Individual tickets are $50. Table or event sponsorships are also available. Sponsorship and tickets can be purchased online at http://www.csudh.edu/univadv/uce/CBAPPawards/. Or for more information, call (310) 243-2182.

CSU Dominguez Hills is located at 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. The Loker Student Union is at the heart of campus.

Bios on Honorees

Alumna of the Year - Tammy Tumbling

Tammy Tumbling is a two-time alumna of CSU Dominguez Hills, having earned her Bachelor of Science in computer information systems in 1990 and a Master of Public Administration in 1994. As director of philanthropy and community involvement for Southern California Edison, Tumbling manages a $16.6 million cor porate giving budget and provides strategic oversight and direction on funding community-based programs and scholarships, as well as employee volunteerism and giving. Among her accomplishments is the creation of Edison's $1 million Green Jobs Education Initiative. Prior to joining SCE in 1998 as a senior quality assurance manager, Tumbling was director of corporate development at the Music Center of Los Angeles, and worked in fund development at United Way of Greater Los Angeles. She is a board member of the National College Resource Foundation, a member of the Conference Board Contributions Council, and serves on the advisory board of Research Policies Institute of California.

Executive of the Year - Dale Wallis

As vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of The Aerospace Corporation, Dale Wallis is responsible for finance, budgeting, contract administration, procurement, treasury and risk management for the largest nonprofit dedicated to providing independent technical and scientific research, development and advisory services to the nation's space programs. Wallis is a member of the CBAPP Dean's Advisory Board at CSU Dominguez Hills and the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Business at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, in addition to serving on boards of many professional, civic and charitable organizations.

Organization of the Year - Japan Business Association of Southern California

The Japan Business Association of Southern California was founded in 1961 and represents the interests of approximately 450 Japanese companies throughout Southern California. The nonprofit organization's mission is to enhance the statures of Japanese contribution to local communities and improve the business environment for its members.

By Amy Bentley-Smith

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