Linda Marie Lang '76

Linda Marie Lang ’76 began her career at LMU in 1979 working in the Student Affairs Division.  After being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer in November 2003, she returned to LMU in November 2004 assigned to the Alumni Relations department as an Assistant Director.  Ms. Lang manages the Alumni for Others program, alumni benefits & services, the class notes process and works with the LMU alumni employees’ affinity group.  After LMU graduation, she attended and received in 1979 an MS from California State University at Long Beach.

In 2005 at LMU, Ms. Lang founded, the “Cancer Mentoring Network”; a group of staff, faculty and students who are cancer survivors or care for loved ones with cancer.  In 2006, she also founded the “Living Life to the Fullest – Cancer Awareness Faire” which has now become an annual event for LMU.  Ms. Lang works closely with the on-campus department sponsor, Center for Ignatian Spirituality, for both programs.