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SEPTEMBER 2004

Communicative Disorders
and Deaf Studies Alumni Chapter
Friday, September 17; Trinity Lutheran Church. Assessing the Speech and Language Skills of African-American Children Workshop. Online reservations or call [559] 278-6967.

EOP Alumni Chapter
Saturday, September 18; Smittcamp Alumni House. Fiesta Scholarship Luncheon. Last year, three students scholarships of $500 each were awarded to Morghan Velez Young, a junior studying anthropology; Maurice O. Ndole, a sophomore studying mass communication & journalism; and Susanna Lucero, a graduate student studying educational counseling. Online reservations or call[559] 278-ALUM.

Music Alumni Chapter
Sunday, September 26; Concert Hall. Alumni and friends concert. Online reservations or call [559] 278-ALUM.

Alumni & Friends
of the Craig School of Business
Thursday, October 7; University House. Wine tasting. Online reservations or call [559] 278-8243.

College of Engineering & Computer Science Alumni Chapter
Saturday, October 9. Alumni and Industry Tailgate. Online reservations or call [559] 278-5590.

Alumni & Friends of the
Kremen School of Education
& Human Development
Thursday, October 14; Smittcamp Alumni House. Wine tasing. Online reservations or call [559] 278-ALUM.

HOMECOMING WEEK: October 25-30
Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Thursday, October 28; Save Mart Center. Fresno State Alumni Association, Bulldogs, friends and 70 student scholarship recipients for an evening honoring this year's Top Dogs of Fresno State! Reservations online at fresnostatealumni.com or by calling [559] 278-ALUM. Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala sponsored by California Business Furnishings.

Golden Grad Society: Class of 1954
Friday, October 29; Smittcamp Alumni House. The FSAA honors the Class of 1954 at a special breakfast. Online reservations or call [559] 278-ALUM.

FSAA Tailgate
Saturday, October 30; Beiden [Baseball] Field. Join Fresno State Bulldogs for a tailgate, appearances from Time Out, the Fresno State Cheerleaders and the Fresno State Marching Band. Online reservations or call [559] 278 ALUM. FSAA Tailgate sponsored by Chukchansi Gold Resort.

Additional 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 at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Priced at $100 and $250 each, all orders include a special brick paperweight! 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
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  Benefits of Membership!

FSAA Members Save at the Music Department at Fresno State!
FSAA members save up to 50% off on tickets to many Music Department concerts and events. [Valid FSAA membership card required!] Details: [559] 278-2654.

Save $10 at Yosemite Fitness
for FSAA Members
Special “2-for-1” admission rate for all FSAA members. A $10 value! Yosemite Fitness is the San Joaquin Valley's first and only indoor climbing gym. Enjoy top rope, crack and lead climbing. A friendly and knowledgeable staff assures a safe, indoor climbing experience! [Valid FSAA membership card required for "2-for-1" discount!] Call [559] 229-ROCK.

University Theatre: “Hayfever”
October 1-3 and 4-9; John Wright Theatre. Playwright Noel Coward’s “Hayfever,” directed by Kathleen McKinley [1980, 1995]. FSAA members can save on tickets!  [Valid FSAA membership card required!]  Details: [559] 278-2216.

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

A freshman working towards a BA in business administration within the Craig School of Business, Angela Alejandro has been named a Craig Scholar. She graduated summa cum laude from San Joaquin Memorial High in Fresno. “The FSAA scholarship allows me to focus on my studies,” she says. “I can study more and work less.” Angela has declared an emphasis in accounting.

Frank S. Puccio is a senior majoring in business and marketing, with a minor in broadcast journalism. He’s also President of Sigma Chi, a member of the University Student Union Board of Directors and a member of the Omega Honors Society. “FSAA’s support is assisting me with housing this year,” he says. “I’m thankful for the assistance.” Frank plans to attend graduate school next fall.

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

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. E-mail for details.

New Nursing Hall of Fame at Fresno State
Wednesday, September 15; Smittcamp Alumni House. The first two inductees, the late-Marilyn Hawkins and Charlotte Marvin Brandy will be inducted into Fresno State’s new Central California Nursing Hall of Fame. Information:[559] 278-2041.

Central Valley Political Archive
Saturday, September 18; Henry Madden Library/Music Building. Former California Assemblymember Walter Karabian’s papers will be dedicated to the Central Valley Political Archive of the Henry Madden Library. The ceremony will take place in the Concert Hall of the Music Building. Details: [559] 278-8573.

Tatarian Symposium
features Helen Thomas
September 30 and October 1; Alice Peters Auditorium/Satellite Student Union. Helen Thomas, author of “Front Row at the White House,” will be the featured speaker at the two-day Roger Tatarian Symposium. Information: [559] 278-2087.

Career Jobs Fair
Wednesday, October 6; University Student Union. More than 50 organizations are participating in this on-campus event. Details: [559] 278-2381.

Autumn Harvest Folk Dance Festival
October 16-17, South Gym at Fresno State. Appreciate cultural diversity through dance. Information: [559] 278-4508.

Marching Band
Golf Classic
Sunday, October 24; Madera Municipal Golf Course. Support the Bulldog Marching Band! Details: [559] 278-5086.
 

Fresno State’s Class of 2008 section features two freshmen, Kendra Tate and Matthew Gomes. Beginning next month and throughout the year, both will provide photographs and updates to “the life of a student at Fresno State.”

Freshmen Kendra Tate is a native of Oakland, but has lived in Wasco for the past three years and graduated from Wasco High School. She chose Fresno State for its campus environment.

Freshmen Mathew Gomes is a Smittcamp Honors Program student majoring in music composition. He is a Clovis West High School graduate. His father, John Gomes, is a Fresno State graduate.
 

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

San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angels Kings
Wednesday, October 6. Details: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

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

Harlem Globetrotters
Wednesday, January 19, 2005. Details: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

PLEASE NOTE:
All Dates/Times/Events subject to change. Log on to SAVEMARTCENTER.COM for details.
 

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Executive MBA Program, Cohort III
The Craig School of Business at Fresno State’s Executive MBA program is recruiting students for Cohort III to begin in April of 2005. To date, 50 students are currently enrolled in Corhorts I and II with Cohort I scheduled to graduate in December of 2004. Contact Professor Tom Burns for details or call [559] 278-3077.

New Chief of Police at Fresno State
David Huerta [1992] was recently named Chief of Police at Fresno State. He's a 31-year veteran of law enforcement entirely with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. He is a FSAA member.

Fresno State Wines Win Double Gold Medal
The 2001 Muscat Canelli won a rare Double Gold for the 2001 Muscat Canelli at the California State Fair Competition. Produced by Fresno State enology students with grapes from the John Diener Vineyard in western Fresno County, the 2001 Muscat Canelli also won Best of California and Best of Class Other California Appellations honors.

Bulldog Jobs Online
Career Services has launched a new, user-friendly online job listing services for jobs in the Fresno area. See bulldogjobs.com for details or call [559] 278-2381.

Fresno State Professor Selected Mexico State Legislature
Dr. Jesus Martinez-Saldana, Chicano Studies, has been named a candidate in the Michoacan Mexico state legislature. He is guaranteed a seat in the November 14 elections and will take office in January of 2005.
 

Cross Country at Woodward Park
Saturday, September 11; Fresno Invitational | Saturday, November 13; NCAA Division 9 Regionals. Cheer on Andrea Buckner [pictured]. Details: [559] 278-DOGS.

Fresno State Football at Bulldog Stadium
Saturday, September 18; vs. Portland State | Saturday, October 9; vs. UTEP | Saturday, October 30; vs. SMU Homecoming. Come out and support Paul Pinegar [pictured] and the Bulldogs. Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Soccer at Bulldog Stadium
Sunday, September 12; vs. Sacramento State | Wednesday, September 22; vs. Pacific | Monday, September 29; vs. Cal State Northridge | Friday, October 1; vs. UTEP | Sunday, October 3; vs. SMU. Cheer on Koleen Anderson [pictured] and the team! Details: [559] 278-DOGS.

Men’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
October 8-10; Bulldog Classic. Support Alex Krohn [pictured] and the Bulldogs! Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Women’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
September 24-26; Bulldog Classic. Cheer on Lucia Tallo [pictured] and the team. Details: [559] 278-DOGS.

Women’s Volleyball
at the North Gym
Thursday, September 16; vs. San Francisco | Friday, September 17; vs. UNLV | Saturday, September 18; vs. Oral Roberts. Support Tuli Peters and the Bulldogs! Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Women’s Volleyball
at the Save Mart Center
Thursday, September 30; vs. Hawaii. Cheer on Robyn Keune [pictured] and the team at the Save Mart Center! For tickets, call [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Better Than Disneyland!
Carrie Galle of Reedley was on her way home from Anaheim and spotted Fresno State Football Coach Pat Hill at a restaurant in Bakersfield. Her eight-year old son, Jimi, had his Bulldog cap signed “Play hard” by Coach Hill. She wrote in a letter to “The Fresno Bee” on August 5, 2004, that her son later said: “Meeting Coach Pat Hill was better than Disneyland!”

New Equestrian Coach
Becky Malmo has been name the new Equestrian Coach at Fresno State. She is currently enrolled in the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Fresno State.

MVP: Amanda Scott
Fresno State alumna Amanda Scott was named Most Valuable Player when the New York/New Jersey Juggernauts won the inaugural Cowles Cup at the 2004 National Pro Fastpitch Championships.

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].

Log on to GOBULLDOGS.COM or call [559] 278-DOGS for tickets and additional information on Bulldog Athletics!
 

Bill Jones [1971] addressed the Republican National Convention held in New York City's Madison Square Garden in August. The former California Secretary of State was named Distinguished Alumnus at the Fresno State Alumni Associations Top Dog Awards in 1999. He and his wife, Maurine, are FSAA Life Members.

Charles "Chuck" Poochigian [1972], State Senator [R-14th District], was honored with The Minnie Award for Integrity by "The California Journal." He has also been named Distinguished Alumnus by the Fresno State Alumni Association, which will be presented at the Top Dog Awards Gala on October 28, 2004 at the Save Mart Center. He and his wife, Debbie, are FSAA Life Members.

John Hernandez [1996] has been elected Central Region Director of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors. This organization governs all 62 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in the State of California. He is a member of the FSAA.

Laura Berg [1998] earned a Gold Medal in Softball at the Games of the XXXVIII Olympiad in Athens. Berg, a FSAA member, was named Outstanding Alumna for Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2003.

Leo Wilson was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bulldog Foundation. He also built the Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State.

Mark A. Scott [1980] has been elected Judge for the DeKalb County Superior Court, Division 9, of Stone Mountain, GA. His wife, Joan Q. Scott [1981], is also a Fresno State graduate.

Nat Di Buduo [1972] was featured on the cover of "American Vineyard" for the August 2004 issue. DiBuduo is President of the Allied Grape Growers and an FSAA Life Member. His daughter, Nicole Linder, is also a Fresno State alumna.

Neil Gibson spent the summer as an Intern for the Office of the Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger [R-Calif.], in Sacramento. Gibson is former President of Associated Students' at Fresno State and a current FSAA student member.

Rodger Jensen [1941] is featured in "The Last Mission" published by Broadway Books, about the final days of World War II. Jensen and his wife, Margaret, FSAA Life Members, were also the donors of the Jensen Library at the Smittcamp Alumni House.

Ronald A. Avedisian [1978, 1983] has been elected Second Vice President of the American Institute of Parlimentarians. A member of AIP since 1990, he holds the designations of Certified Professional Parlimentarian and Certified Teacher of Parliamentary Procedures. He is also a FSAA Life Member.

The Sons of the San Joaquin were named as the Academy of Western Artists’ “Entertainer of the Year” at the Will Roger Awards held in Fort Worth, TX. Pictured left to right, Lon Hannah,  Jack Hannah and Joe Hannah are all Fresno State alumni.

Stephen Abas [2004] earned a Silver Medal in Freestyle Wresting at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens. He has been named Outstanding Alumnus for Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association which will be presented at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala on October 28, 2004 at the Save Mart Center.

Steve Shambeck [1982] was named 2004 Inland Empire Leader of Distinction for the Private Sector by "The Business Press."
 

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