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AUGUST 2004

Games of the XXVIII Olympiad
August 13-29; Athens, Greece.
Fresno State is proud to have two former Bulldogs on the US Olympic Teams: Laura Berg [1998] and Stephen Abas [2004]. Show your Bulldog loyalty, pride and spirit. Support our Fresno State alumni athletes in Athens!

Softball: Laura Berg
August 14-23; Olympic Softball Stadium; Athens. Former Fresno State softball standout Laura Berg [1998], a two-time Olympic gold medalist [Atlanta, 1996; Sydney, 2000] makes her third trip to the Olympics. Berg, a four-time All-American, is also a three-time Pan American Games gold medalist and a three-time ISF World Champion. She was named Outstanding Alumna for Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2003.

PLAY LAURA BERG TRIBUTE VIDEO

RECENT UPDATE from LAURA BERG [#44] at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA: "We have just finished our last tour. We hit Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Connecticut. And, we won all of our games!  We ended the tour 54-0. Right now we have a streak of 170 tour wins, which dates back to our 1996 tour.

By the time you read this, we’ll be in Athens preparing for the Olympics. It's so exciting right now for all of us. We only have a few  days before our first game. Please keep your eyes open for us, as all of our games will be televised on NBC.  Wish us luck and keep us in your prayers.

Thanks for the support and God Bless. And, Go Bulldogs!"

Wrestling: Stephen Abas
August 22-29; Ano Liossia Olympic Hall; Athens. Former Fresno State grappler Stephen Abas [2004], a three-time NCAA Champion [1999, 2001, 2002], a four-time All-American [1998, 1999, 2001, 2002] and a Pan-American gold medalist [2003] makes his first trip to the Olympics.  He is also a World Cup Champion [2002] and winner of the Titan Games [2003]. Abas was named Fresno State's Male Athlete of the Year in both 1999 and 2001.

PLAY STEPHEN ABAS TRIBUTE VIDEO

RECENT UPDATE from STEPHEN ABAS at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO: "The Freestyle team has completed the first training camp. The final two days were dedicated to simulating the Olympic Games. Each guy went through the tournament as if it were the games itself. The mind set and visualization were great for me, because I put myself right in Athens at the wrestling competition.

Right now, I’m currently in the second training camp which will finish on August 5^th. Then, on August 11^th we leave for Athens where we will be training there until we begin competing on the 27^th. I’m very excited and can't wait to get there and feel that Olympic vibe.

Thanks for the encouragement. Go Bulldogs!"

SEND NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT:
Please send to LAURA BERG and/or STEPHEN ABAS: FRESNO STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | Smittcamp Alumni House | 2526 E. Keats Ave. | SH124 | Fresno | CA | 93740-8000.
 

 FSAA Upcoming Events

College of Social Sciences Alumni Chapter
Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 PM; Smittcamp Alumni House. The Chapter's annual meeting is open to all current chapter members. Please RSVP by calling [559] 278-4577 or via E-mail to LIZ SALVADOR.

Bulldog BBQ in Georgia!
Saturday, August 21; Home of Susan O’Dwyer [1979]. Join Bulldog fans for a fun-filled family afternoon. Make your Reservation online or call [559]278-ALUM.

FSAA Annual Meeting!
Wednesday, August 25 at 6:00 PM; Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State. Reception immediately following meeting. Come and learn more about how to get involved: chapters, volunteer opportunities, committees and events. Please RSVP by August 24 to [559] 278-4577.

Pre-Game Brunch in Seattle
Sunday, September 5; Embassy Suites Hotel [Lynnwood]. Fresno State Bulldogs vs. University of Washington Huskies. Join the Red Wave for brunch prior to the game. Brunch tickets are available online or by calling [559] 278-ALUM. For game tickets, please call [559] 278-DOGS.

Help us find Football Alumni!
The Fresno State Alumni Association in conjunction with alumni Lance Dueker, Warren Fortier and Jeff Theisen are searching for Football Alumni to establish a Football Alumni Chapter. Did you play football for Fresno State? If so, please forward your contact information and your years played to LETICIA REYNA CANO.

SAVE THE DATES:
FSAA Chapter-Sponsored Events
Saturday, September 18: EOP Chapter Scholarship Luncheon | September 26: Music Alumni Chapter Concert | October 7: Business Chapter Wine Tasting | October 14: Education Chapter Wine & Cheese Tasting. Reservations to Chapter Events online or call [559] 278-ALUM.

SAVE THE DATES:
HOMECOMING WEEK 2004
Thursday, October 28; Top Dog Alumni Awards | Friday, October 29; Golden Grad Honoring the Class of 1954 | Saturday, October 30; FSAA Tailgate and Football Game [Fresno State vs. SMU]

Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Thursday, October 28. Join the Fresno State Alumni Association, Bulldogs, friends and 70 student scholarship recipients for an evening honoring this year's Top Dogs of Fresno State! Additional information will be announced in September.

TOP DOG sponsorship opportunities available!
Please contact LETICIA REYNA CANO at [559] 278-ALUM.

SAVE THE DATE:
Homecoming 2004
Saturday, October 30, Fresno State vs. SMU, Bulldog Stadium. Join Fresno State Bulldogs for a tailgate, appearances from Time Out, the Fresno State Cheerleaders and the Fresno State Marching Band. More details will be announced in September

HOMECOMING sponsorship opportunities available!
Please contact LETICIA REYNA CANO at [559] 278-ALUM.

Pave Your Way! Buy a Brick!
Make a lasting impression with a personalize brick for the Commemorative Brick Courtyard of the Smittcamp Alumni House. Priced at $100 and $250 each, all orders include a special  brick paperweight, shown right! Order a brick online today! Details: [559] 278-2761.

Official Fresno State Alumni Merchandise: Available at the Bulldog Shop and the Kennel Bookstore
Show your Bulldog Loyalty and wear your Bulldog Pride. FSAA members can save 10% on "Red Wave" clothing, too! Online at Bulldog Shop and Kennel Bookstore.

Keep Practicing the Alma Mater and Fight Song!
Join all Fresno State Bulldogs in singing the Alma Mater and Fight Song! [Download the sheet music to the Alma Mater and Fight Song!] “Thy sons and daughters hail thee great, Our Alma Mater Fresno State!”

[PLAY] Alma Mater   |   [PLAY] Fight Song
 

New at Liberty Mutual:
Identity Theft Coverage
Liberty Mutual policyholders to protect themselves with Identity Theft! For just $25 a year policyholders can add this coverage to their homeowners/renters policy. For details call [877] 283-4205 or visit Liberty Mutual online.

Career Services at Fresno State
Fresno State's Career Services promotes career development, job and internship searches, graduate school and professional endeavors. Career Services also utilizes MonsterTrack.com. Call [559] 278-2381 for details.

Office Depot Program
Let your FSAA Membership work for you! Save up to 60% on office supplies! Take advantage of the buying power of 200,000 Fresno State alumni! Valid in 840 locations throughout the United States for both households and businesses. Click here for online application.

Beat the heat at Gateway Ice Center!
Special “2-for-1” admission rate for all FSAA members. Meet Snowball [right], the official mascot of Gateway Ice Center. When it’s 100 degrees outside, it’s only 55 degrees inside! [Valid FSAA membership card required for "2-for-1" discount!] For details, call [559] 277-2233.

University Theatre:
2004-05 Season
Includes “Hayfever,” “Extremities,” “Rhinoceros,” “Rumors,” the Portable Dance Troupe, and “Henry VI, Part I.” Season tickets are $60. Save $10 with a FSAA membership. Call [559] 278-2216 after August 16^th.
 

Did you know?
The Fresno State Alumni Association [FSAA] allocates 10% of annual membership fees to a Student Scholarship Endowment Fund! For 2004-05, the FSAA will award 70 scholarships totaling $80,000 to students based on academic achievement and financial need. The FSAA leads all of the alumni associations of the 23 campuses of the CSU system with student scholarship giving!

Support students and Fresno State!
Join the Fresno State Alumni Association today!

Fresno native Amanda Gene Withrow comes from a Fresno State Bulldog family! Her sister, Diana M. Withrow-Rey, is attending Fresno State; and their father, Thomas A. Withrow, attended Fresno State. A sophomore majoring in interior design with a minor in journalism, she has been named to the Dean’s List. Amanda graduated from Fresno High as class valedictorian. “FSAA’s support allows me to concentrate on my education,” she said. “Thank you so much.”

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico; Roberto Gomez is the first member of his family to attend college. A senior completing a BS in business administration, he is active in the Fresno State Student Alumni Association and serves on the Homecoming and Vintage Days Committees. “My FSAA scholarship helps pay for room and board, as well as textbooks,” he said. “Thank you for the generous support!” Roberto volunteers for Athletic Marketing and plans to pursue an MBA.

Support students and Fresno State!
Join the Fresno State Alumni Association today!
 

Ag Boosters Barbecue
Sunday, September 12; Dennes Coombs' Riverbend Ranch, Madera. Celebrate 27 years of supporting Ag One and the California Women for Agriculture. Call [559] 278-4266 for ticket information and additional details.

Maddy Institute Honors Congressman Cal Dooley
Thursday, September 16; Fresno. The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at Fresno State will present the Rose Ann Vuich Ethical Leadership Award to US Congressman Cal Dooley [D-20^th District]. The award is co-sponsored by The Fresno Bee and The Fresno Business Council. For ticket information, call [559] 278-0831.

Golf at Riverbend
Sunday, September 24; Dennes Coombs' Riverbend Ranch, Madera. The Alpha Mu Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a professional marketing fraternity of the Craig School of Business hosts a golf tournament. Proceeds benefit the Chaffee Zoo. Details: [209] 985-9421.

Save Mart Center Ranked in Top 10
The Save Mart Center at Fresno State has been ranked No. 10 on the Top 10 of “Busiest Building in the World” by “POLLSTAR” magazine. It is the only collegiate facility and one of only two California buildings on the list.

Incubus
Wednesday, August 11. For tickets, call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Alan Jackson with Martina McBride
Thursday, August 12. Call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS for tickets.

Van Halen
Saturday, August 14. New seats just released! For tickets, call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

WWE SMACKDOWN
Tuesday, August 24. Call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS for tickets.

Hilary Duff with Haylie Duff
Wednesday, September 1. Call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS for tickets.

Prince: Musicology Tour
Saturday, September 4. Call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS for tickets.

American Idol: Season 3
Friday, September 25. For tickets, call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

NBA Exhibition: LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings.
Tuesday, October 19. Call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS for tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: All Dates/Times/Events subject to change.
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New AS President: Molly Fagundes
Molly Fagundes has been elected President of the Associated Students of Fresno State for the 2004-05 academic year. She is a Student Member in the FSAA.

“Featherless”
Juan Felipe Herrera, a professor at Fresno State, has authored a new bilingual children’s book, “Featherless/Desplumado,” about a young boy who learns that he can accomplish goals despite a physical disability.

New Winemaker at Fresno State
John Giannini [1999] was recently named the Winemaker for Fresno State Winery. His winemaking experience includes Taft Street Winery [Sebastopol] and Wild Horse Winery [Templeton].

Football Kickoff Dinner
Sunday, August 29; Fresno. Join Fresno State and the Bulldog Foundation at the 2004 Football Kickoff Dinner Bring the family! Call [559] 248-2340 for tickets.

“It’s Go Time in the Valley”
The Fresno State Athletics Department, in conjunction with the Leffler Advertising Group, has selected an all-purpose theme that will be used throughout the year for all sports: “It’s Go Time in the Valley!”

Men’s Volleyball Ranked #1!
The Fresno State Men’s Volleyball team, a club sport, has been ranked No. 1 nationwide for Division I by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association. The team is coached by biology professor Brian Tsukimaura.

Bulldog Report: KMPH 107.5 FM
Saturdays, from 11 AM to 12 Noon. This talk radio program features all Fresno State sports. Hosted by Dana Greene and Lee Lockhart [1958].

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Bernard Berrian was a recent third-round receiver draft pick for the Chicago Bears. The one-time All-American holds Fresno State's record with 5,828 career all-purpose yards.

Courtney Caron [2002], competed as Miss Yosemite Valley and finished in the Top 10 with the recently held Miss California Pageant.

John H. Stanfield, II [1973] is a Professor in the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.

Mao Misty Her [1998] was recently promoted to Principal of Burroughs Elementary School becoming Fresno County's first female Hmong principal.

Matthew Blackwood [1997] has published his first book of poems titled "Simply," which is available at the Kennel Bookstore at Fresno State.

Paul Swearengin [1988] is the host of "The Paul Swearengin Show" on ESPN 1430.

Phillip Oliver [1975], owner and operator of Oliver & Associates in Visalia has qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table.

Ryan Jacobsen [2002, 2004] has been hired as the Membership Coordinator of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. He is a member of the FSAA.

Stefani Booroojian [1981] is a Newscaster with KSEE 24 [NBC] in Fresno.

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