The Californian: 'Queen Mom,' CSUB President Lynnette Zelezny celebrates first year on campus with hundreds at investiture
Being the first woman president at Cal State Bakersfield is not just about setting a precedent, according to CSU Chancellor Timothy White. It is consequential for future generations.
"Not long ago, Lynnette (Zelezny) was grocery shopping in town ... proudly wearing her CSUB Roadrunner lapel pin," White said. "She was in line next to a mother accompanied by her young daughter."
Noticing the pin, the mother asked Zelezny if she worked at the university and what her job was. Zelezny said she was the university president, White said.