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California University of Management and Sciences
CalUMS Pipeline
Winter 2013
Inside this issue
 Looking Ahead
 Halloween Is A Festive Time
 Making Music
 Let’s hike !
 Hidden House in the Desert
 All We Can Say is:
“Welcome!”
 Reminiscent of the Past, Excited About the Future
 A Family Man
 Marketing Mix Program
 Our Beloved Prince
 A Wild Time
 Opening Doors
 Awardees
 Important Dates
 List of new students
Volume 3 / Issue 1
From the President’s Desk
Happy New Year to our dear students, faculty, and staff!
The year 2012 was significant, and we achieved many great
things:
A charming and energetic assistant to the president came
along; the Taekwondo program finally took off. Student Services Associates began to make contributions toward better
campus life. A new program - Veterinary Technology - was
approved, and Mrs. Montoya was installed as program director. A new librarian and an ESL program director joined our
team and the campus was remodeled…I can name more.
For the year 2013, we have ambitions:
We plan to offer new programs and hope to set up a branch campus or auxiliary teaching
site in Los Angeles.
Above all, our goal is to make CalUMS the most comfortable learning place. We would like
to make it a place where different cultures come together and create a new value of
Togetherness with Differences.
The CalUMS motto is Togetherness with Differences. For this new value, the CalUMS
family members must work hard.
I hope great achievements are made in the year 2013.
David J. Park, Ph.D.
Founder and President
Editorial Team
Managing Editor
Janet Laurin: Student Services
Director
Looking Ahead
“How does a university improve campus life? A bold
approach is needed.” -- says Mrs. Laurin, the head
Senior Editors
of Student Services at CalUMS, sharing the success story of the group of seven. “We hired several
Alyona Martynenko
creative and talented students who had ideas to
Pavani Daram
make on-campus life fascinated.” It was October
2012 when the Student Services Associates team was established.
As with every start-up project, the group began with baby steps: organizing
and benchmarking.
Members of the group distributed a questionnaire and visited each class to
ask the opinion of students. The associates wanted to understand what the
university and the group should do to meet student needs.
[email protected]
Of the 189 students who completed the survey, 83% wanted school activities.
School trips, student clubs, and parties were the most popular requests. With this information, the associates have
been busy planning fun activities. Suggestions for future events are appreciated. Your Student Services Associates are
Yasemin Balaban, Deepak Baug, Pavani Daram, Suhayb Al-Dasoqi Alyona Martynenko, Hussein Al-Sammarraie, and
Lionnel Yamentou.
Halloween Is A Festive Time
Halloween week was warm and sunny, a beautiful time for ESL students to take a field trip. CalUMS English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, Lauren Goodman, arranged a trip to Tanaka Farms, a 30-acre, family run farm in Irvine.
Students had a great experience.
The field trip provided students with the opportunity to visit with each
other, along with their invited family and friends. It was a welcome
break from grammar, exercises, and practice in the classroom.
Tanaka Farms offered many fun activities, including a wagon ride,
pumpkin patch, corn maze, and pumpkin cannon. The wagon ride provided an interesting trip -- by tractor-drawn wagon – around the farm.
The view included pumpkins growing on the vine. The corn maze was
a highlight, planted in a pattern that you could walk through. The
pumpkin cannon was most unusual as it shot pumpkins high in the air.
The farm also provided educational moments. For instance, students
learned about the CSA, community-supported-agriculture, an alternative locally-based socio-economic model of agriculture that grows organic fruits and vegetables.
The trip to Tanaka Farms provided students with experiences outside their everyday lives. "It was a perfect field trip
and provided students with lovely memories, learning experiences, and educational moments," says Lauren Goodman.
♪♫♪ Making Music ♪♫♪
Students from Professor Baltazar’s Operations Management and Advanced Management Science classes went on a
field trip to the Fender Manufacturing Plant in Corona, California, in November. Most students had never been to a
manufacturing facility and were very interested in how their coursework could be put to work.
After registering, students were equipped with electronic communication and safety gear and checked for proper footwear.
The plant is strict about promoting safety and preventing injuries. Next was the tour of the facility that turns wood and steel
into finely crafted musical instruments. Students witnessed
every aspect of the production process: cutting, polishing, gluing, finishing, and finally testing. Students had a chance to
touch the product and ask questions about processes and
equipment. The intricate layout of the plant (including the overhead drying area) made it possible for the students to see how
efficiency is an integral part of the operations process. It also
showed how a combination of man and machine processes
makes the whole plant work in unison.
The next part of the tour took place in the museum’s theater
where students viewed the history of Fender Guitar from its humble beginnings in the city of Fullerton. Finally, as the
tour ended, students had free time to experience being rock stars by actually handling expensive guitars owned by famous guitar players. This field trip provided students with an appreciation of great guitar players and the craftsmen who
make their instruments.
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Let’s hike !
One of the advantages of gathering together on a regular basis is making
friends and finding people who support you. That is what’s happening in the
All Nations Toastmasters Club.
Although the club meets every Saturday at 12:45 p.m., members decided to
start spending more time together by planning fun activities, including picnics
and hiking trips. Hiking seems to be a favorite activity. Several brave members awoke before sunrise to hike during the summer. Then they went
again…and again. They have already conquered seven hiking trails in Los
Angeles and Orange Counties.
All Nations Vice President--Education, Shalom Bay, has been the main organizer of the hikes. Shalom says, “We usually hike every Saturday morning
(unless otherwise announced). We meet at the Starbucks next to campus
around 6:45 a.m. We go anywhere there’s a marked trail and nice scenery.
For example, we’ve hiked in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Irvine, Hacienda
Heights, and Laguna Beach.”
“All hikes have been interesting and memorable,” shares Shalom. “I think our
first ‘long’ hike was to the Hollywood Sign. It was fun because we got to talk
and get acquainted with each other. Another great hike was in Schabarum
Regional Park, because it was SO FOGGY! We could hardly see a few feet
in front of us; the sky was so white. The most recent hike was probably most
memorable because we got lost. It was exciting and frustrating at the same
time. The hike was well-worth it, however, and we can’t wait to go back.”
The hiking club is open to members of All Nations Toastmasters. The more,
the merrier! Visit a club meeting this Saturday! Information is available on
Facebook. Let’s hike together!
Hidden House in the Desert
Wouldn’t it be a dream to have a little house somewhere in the middle of nature where you could go and forget everything, just enjoy the present and admire the views? One member of All Nations Toastmasters decided to share this experience with others this past fall.
The house is in San Bernardino County and is really hidden: you
will not see any street lights once you are there. Sometimes a GPS
won’t even find the place. The road is unpaved and is extremely
bumpy. But the house itself is wonderful. It has plenty of space,
beautiful doors, and large windows that provide natural light and
beautiful views. All you see from the house are bright stars in the
sky at night and yellow sand dunes during the day.
When the small group went to the house, they were surprised by
the environment and relaxing atmosphere all around. One of the
club members said “It was like a haunted area; there was silence
everywhere, no sounds of animals or vehicles”. The vacation was
short but memorable. The group gathered under stars, ate good
food, and watched classic videos.
It was a wonderful escape from the real world that gave everyone a
fresh perspective and renewed energy.
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All We Can Say is: “Welcome!”
A couple of months ago, students coming to the library started noticing small changes: beautiful signs asking everyone
to sign in, a gentle caution for using the computers properly, and much more. Also, new books started appearing on
library shelves.
These subtle but important changes are all due to the efforts of Mrs. Isabel MorenoSantiago, the new librarian who joined CalUMS during fall quarter 2012. Mrs. Santiago is a kind, welcoming woman with a good education and fantastic experience. “I
used to work as a teacher,” says Mrs. Santiago, when asked about her journey from
Puerto Rico -- where she was born -- to sunny Southern California. “I liked the feeling of helping people understand the principles of life and the world, but I wanted
more. I wanted to help as many people as possible, so I chose to be a librarian.”
Mrs. Santiago’s background gives her rich experience in managing a library. “I have
so many ideas to realize here at CalUMS. I want the library to be a place for communication among all students and staff of the university…the place where everyone can find what he or she wants: knowledge, books, access to the internet,
friends.”
The warm and beautiful climate of Puerto Rico with its exciting coast, high mountains, and deep pure lakes has brought
us a beautiful individual. Mrs. Santiago is helpful, open, and kind. Our international melting pot has truly gotten richer.
All we can say is: “Welcome!”
Reminiscent of the Past, Excited About the Future
Fall quarter is special because it ends the calendar year. With thoughts of the great year ending, and hopes for the
New Year beginning, everyone is in a jolly mood.
This was the motivation for organizing a special end-of-quarter event to provide the opportunity for students to spend
time together on-campus -- relaxing, communicating,
and sharing stories.
The end-of-quarter party was the most popular and
successful event at the university during 2012 with attendance over 75. The format of the event was unusual. People came to play more than 15 different games - chess, checkers, Scrabble, duck shoot, mini golf, and
volleyball – to name a few. Some students just hung
out.
The most popular and exciting game was Jenga. Everyone tried to remove blocks from a stack without making the tower come down. Surprisingly, no one had
realized the game had been available in the library the
past couple years.
CalUMS President, Dr. Park, provided a turkey dinner
with all the trimmings. He had encouraging words for
all students, while remembering his time as a university student. Dr. Park shared that he wants all CalUMS
students to feel support from the school.
After dinner came Karaoke. Students and faculty both showcased their singing talents. A group of teachers donned
colorful glasses, took the microphones, and sang their hearts out. They received a great ovation!
The party was fun, and the mood was special. CalUMS ushered out 2012 and welcomed 2013 in a grand way. A tradition has been born!
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A Family Man
Professor Henry Rivera Jr. grew up in Central California in a small farming community. He was always encouraged by
his parents to get a good education. He did well in math and sciences from childhood, although he was also interested
in literature, history, and writing.
Professor Rivera majored in electronic engineering technology as an undgraduate
at DeVry University and later earned his MBA from Pepperdine University. He
worked most of his career with the City of Long Beach - Water Department, becoming the Manager of Information Technology where he and his team developed computing and network infrastructure and systems from the ground up. Later he went
into engineering consulting and project management working with some of the
world's largest corporations such as Chevron and ExxonMobil. He is currently the
Director of Information Technology for a private university and concurrently continues to provide project engineering consulting services in the petrochem & energy
industry while also teaching at the university level.
Professor Rivera loves to teach. He says, “I find great fulfillment in teaching, and I
am fortunate that I have wonderful opportunities to do so.” His practical philosophy
is to train and teach students so they can qualify for any opportunity that exists. He keeps himself busy teaching at
CALUMS and other local universities while maintaining a busy corporate career.
Professor Rivera enjoys spending time with relatives and friends. He loves music, photography, videography and also
loves to travel. In 2007 he returned to his ancestral homeland, the Philippines for a vaction after nearly 34 years away
and has since returned with his wife, kids and various family members and friends almost annually.
Professor Rivera is known as a modest individual who understands relationships and respects different cultures. He is
a calm person who considers himself a lifelong learner, continually pursuing learning opportunities. Welcome to
CalUMS, Professor Rivera! We are excited to have you with us!
Marketing Mix Program
Our Beloved Prince
Professor Wilson-Aus’s marketing class has always provided hands-on experience, and the fall 2012 quarter was no exception. Students participated in a
marketing mix program conducted at West Los Angeles College. This program
provided students with the opportunity to share marketing plans that will be
implemented by them in the future. One of the participants, Divya says, "This
program was conducted to encourage talent and share views and ideas on
business and marketing plans. It was great to interact with students from different countries. The experience helped me to develop new ideas. I came to
know how different people think in a given situation." She also added that students from developing countries definitely benefit from these programs and
coursework by helping them set up new businesses in their respective countries.
Life can be so unexpectedly short and destiny unpredictable. Fall 2012 took one of our beloved
students, Prince Kwapong. Classmates, faculty, and staff knew him as a bright, smart, and kind
gentleman who came to United States from Ghana, wishing to make the American dream come
true. He studied in the MSCIS program, worked at school, and was active in the community and
church. All the people who knew Prince say that he was the kindness man ever. California University of Management and Sciences expresses their deepest condolences to this exceptional
young man’s family and friends.
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Education,
Communication and Fun
Only at CalUMS
A Wild Time
Flashing lights, fog, and loud music! A group of people running here and there, screaming, laughing and….shooting?
Yes, CalUMS students are playing laser tag! They are holding laser guns and wearing protective vests. What great fun!
Though the game lasts only 12 minutes, everyone is excited
and tired at the same time. People check their results after the
game, trying to determine the winner. The best part is finding out
how many times you’ve shot, and how many of your shots
reached a target. You can also see who “shot” you. Students
discuss the results loudly. Some of them proudly announce
themselves as winners, others ask for revenge.
The laser tag event was in November 2012. More then 30 students came to try something new. Pizza, drinks, and pies made
the gathering even better. The venue was nice. It was a play
center, and each student received ten tokens for arcade games - a unique and exciting experience. When the laser tag battle
was over and all the pizza was gone, a group of students moved
downstairs to play a bowling game. The event was fun and
memorable with lots of bright photos and memories. Grand memories!
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Opening Doors
Every quarter, DJ, Director of Recruitment Services, plans an exciting
event. The doors to the university are open to the public. DJ works hard to
attract potential students and their parents to CalUMS to share information
and answer questions.
The Open House for fall 2012 started
with a presentation about CalUMS: its
history, mission and objectives, programs, and activities. Faculty, staff, and
students were introduced. Next was the
campus tour. Visitors saw the library,
classrooms, student lounge, and reception area.
Delicious food and a raffle followed, with many people winning prizes. Finally, various
class rooms were opened for presentations of Taekwondo, acupuncture, and Judo.
Our veterinary medicine director even shared a giant tortoise that was a hit among
guests.
The Giant Tortoise : MeeShell
Congratulations to the Winners
Dean’s List Awardees
Quarterly Scholarship
Awardees
Feifei Ya (ASHBA)
Omar Alhourani (MBA)
Angelo Hualda (MBA)
Rashmi Pali (MSCIS)
Kato, Kaori (BSBM)
Hualda, Angelo (MBA)
Shaban, Ahmed (MBA)
Macapinlac, Renelyn
(BSBM)
Katirci, Hilmi (MBA)
Teng, Jian MBA)
Kim, Hye Jeon (MBA)
Turkina, Irina (MBA)
Kiran, Recep (MBA)
Waingankar, Uttara (MBA)
Kondi, Swathi (MBA)
Yoo, Seoung Hyun (MBA)
Koomson, Frank (MBA)
Izzideen, Abubaid (MBA)
Malas, Zaid (MBA)
Cetin,Ahmed (MSCIS)
Alshrari, Ahmad (MBA)
An, Sukhun (MBA)
Atay, Efe (MBA)
Trivelato Bittencourt,
Priscilla (MBA)
Borodin, Artemy (MBA)
Cho, Han Jin (MBA)
Dumandan, Maria Cecilia
(MBA)
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Nguyen, An (MBA)
Osei, Justice (MBA)
Kirill, Sandor (MBA)
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Important Dates for Winter Quarter 2013
www.calums.edu
California University of
Management and
Sciences
Anaheim Campus
721 North Euclid Street,
Anaheim, CA 92801
Virginia Campus
400 N. Washington St.
#200, Falls Church, VA
22046
Murrieta Site
39500 Robert Trent Jones
Parkway, Murrieta CA
92563
Phone: +1 714 533 3946
Fax: +1 714 533 7778
E-mail: [email protected]
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January 7,2013
Class Begin (*Except for ESL:01/14/13 and ELD: 01/15/13)
January 9-10,2013
EPAT Tests
January 16,2013
Last Day to Add and Drop
January 18,2013
New Student Orientation
January 19,2013
CPT Guidelines and Requirements Training
January 21,2013
Meet the President
February 4-9,2013
Mid-Term Exam Week
February 11- Mar 8,2013
Registration for Sprint 2013
February 13,2013
Mid-Term Student Progress Report Due(For Faculty)
February 12-15 ,2013
School Fire Emergency Drill
February 18,2013
March 16, 2013
Academic Holiday (President’s Day)
 No Classes
 Student Faculty Evaluation Week
 Final Exam Week
Class End (*Except for ESL and ELD classes)
March 18-April 7,2013
Winter Quarter Break
April 8,2013
Classes Begin for Spring Quarter 2013
March 11-16,2013
CalUMS Warmly Welcomes New Students
欢迎 (China)
HAO, WENQI
‫(ترحيب‬Egypt)
ABDELMALAK, WAGIH
ABDELMASIH, MARYAN
JUNG, SUHYUN
MANORAT, WANSALAK
‫(ترحيب‬Lebanon)
KIM, HEON JOO
SROUR, ALI
KIM, ILJU
SIRIWATTANAPAT, VEERACHART
Тавтай
морилогтун (Mongolia)
KIM, KEONUNG
KIM, LAEYOUNG
DERIAS, MARK
BAT-AMALAN, ENKHTSETSEG
KIM, SUNG RYUL
‫(ترحيب‬Ethiopia)
BEKHBAATAR, SARUUL
KWEON, MIN HOON
WALE, HAILELOUL
ENKHTUGS, SAINZAYA
LEE, BEOMJOON
willkommen (Germany)
NARMANDAKH, DORJDEREM
LEE, HODONG
AKBIYIK, BILGEHAN
Welcome (Nigeria)
LEE, JIHUN
KALKAN, SERDAR
OLABAYO, ABISOLA
LEE, SEUNG JIN
आपका स्वागत है (India)
maligayang pagdating
(Philippines)
LEE, SO HWAN
DUDDUPUDI, GAYATHRI
BALDO, YASMINE
DEEPTHI, THALLAPALLI
BANDONG, KARREN MARIE
‫(ترحيب‬Jordan)
SIAZON, JANINE
ALASSAF, ANAS
AL-SAFADI, BARA
Toastmasters
ASFOUR, ABDALLAH
Attend/Visit the Toastmasters
club every Saturday 12:45
PM at CalUMS
DABIT, HANI
http://
www.allnationsclub.org/
OLIMAT, LAITH
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SALMAN, FAD
DAOUD, HUSAMEDDIN
KHAMASH, RAAFAT
THONGSAWANG, JARIYA
TRADUSSADEE, ITTIGORN
karşılama (Turkey)
CELIK, ZIYA
OZKAYA, SERTAC
SARICCELIK, MUHAMMET
SEN, SALIH SEDAT
TUNCAY, EMRAH
UZUN, SABAN
PARK, ARTHUR
Welcome (USA)
SEOK, JINWAN
MATTHIAS, SABOU-NABORA
SONG, JAE YONG
TANTIKIJRUNGRUANG, EZRA
WON, CHORONG
‫( ترحيب‬Yemen)
환영합니다 (South Korea)
YANG, KEUN YOUNG
CHOI, BYUNGJO
YU, SANGHYEONG
CHOI, WONSEAK
‫(ترحيب‬Syria)
Welcome (Zambia)
CHOI, YOUNGHWAN
GEBRIEL, LUAY
NKUNIKA,
JANG, IK JOON
KARMANI, AKRAM
JANG, JONGHYUN
ยินดีต้อนรั บ (Thailand)
JO, MOONKI
LANON, WICHITTRA
AL-ANAAMI, AYAD
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