ASU remembers
Albert K. Karnig
Associate Provost
Albert K. Karnig, 75, President of Cal State San Bernardino, passed away on May 4, 2017. Albert started his career at Texas Tech as a professor of Political Science. He went on to ASU where he served as the Director of the School of Public Affairs and then as the Associate Provost. Next he served as the Provost at the University of Wyoming. In 1997, he became the President of CSUSB and retired in 2012. Albert is survived by his wife, Marilyn, three children and 12 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a sister. A visitation was held at Bobbitt's Funeral Home, 1299 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA from 5-7 PM on May 10, 2017. A memorial service was held at Coussoulis Arena on the campus of California State University San Bernardino, on May 11, 2017. In Albert's honor, memorials may be given to the Infant Toddler Parenting Success Program (Community Foundation), 3700 6th street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92501 or The President Albert and Marilyn Karnig Scholarship Endowment, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407.
May 4, 2017