BSS Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 19, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Bell Memorial Union (BMU)
2023 College of BSS Commencement
Saturday, May 20, 2023
University Stadium
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Butte Hall, Room 701
530-898-6171
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Students Speak
- Over 90% of BSS graduating seniors say their faculty cared about their success.
- Over 90% of BSS graduating seniors would recommend their majors to others.
- Over 90% of BSS graduating seniors say their faculty were available during office hours.
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni
2007 Distinguished Alumni
Mary J. Kight
BA Social Welfare, Class of 1973
Honor Year: 2007
Brigadier General Mary J. Kight is the Assistant Adjutant General for the California National Guard. She serves as a military assistant and advisor to The Adjutant General for Army and Air National Guard matters in the state of California. After graduating from Chico State, General Kight enlisted in the active duty Air Force and received her commission in 1974. Kight left active duty in 1981 and joined the Nebraska Air National Guard. She returned to her home state of California in 1984 and has risen through the ranks. Kight has received several major awards and decorations including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
