This past week, the CSU Fresno Department of Industrial Technology held their Annual Spring Banquet to highlight the department’s activities and recognize graduating students of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.  Association President/CEO Roger A. Isom gave the keynote address urging students to “Write their own success story”, which just so happens to be the message presented front and center on home page of the Fresno State University website. Over 100 people attended the event, where several students were recognized for their academic excellence. One of the Association’s own members, Mallvinder Karal of Atlas Almonds, was recognized for his work as a part time instructor teaching the course on tree nut processing with the WTNA Tree Nut Processing Laboratory at Fresno State. In his speech, Isom highlighted the many students now working in the California tree nut industry that have graduated from the CSU Fresno Industrial Technology Program. He encouraged students stating “opportunities abound in the tree nut industry for students just like you. You’ve been given a golden opportunity to get a high-quality education right here in the breadbasket of the world and our industry needs you. Now is truly the time to “Write your own success story!”