The Cal State San Bernardino campus has grown both in size and in population, and even went through a name change since they graduated 50 years ago, but for a group of Cal State San Bernardino’s first alumni, it was a return to their old stomping grounds.

Called the Golden Grads, 15 members of the first graduating class of 59 students attended a series of events on campus Sunday, Sept. 17, and Monday, Sept. 18, including CSUSB’s Convocation, to celebrate the start of the 2017-18 academic year.

The festivities on Sunday included a luncheon for the Golden Grads as well as a mixer for retired CSUSB alumni, faculty and staff. On Monday the Golden Grads were recognized at the Convocation ceremony, then toured the campus, concluding with a celebration at the Convocation reception.

CSUSB’s first day of classes is Thursday, Sept. 21.

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