T H E   B U L L D O G   B Y T E

JANUARY 2005

Special Lecture: Louis Rossetti
Friday, March 18; Piccadilly Inn, University. The Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies Chapter co-present Dr. Louis Rossetti lecturing on "Enhancing Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs." Rossetti, Professor Emeritus of Communication Disorders at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, is also the author of "Communication Intervention: Birth to Three." Reservations required. Details from Mary Lou Cancio [1987] at [559] 278-2443.

Dinner with 12 Bulldogs
April 6 and 7; various locations. With this new program, students will visit the homes of a Fresno State alumnus/a in the Fresno area. Make new friends while dining on a home-cooked meal provided by a Bulldog host/ess. The perfect opportunity to join other students, make connections and get insight on life after graduation. To participate as a guest or to serve as a host/ess, contact Leticia Reyna Cano [1998, 2002] by calling [559] 278-ALUM.

Career Services' Spring Job Fair
Wednesday, April 20; 10 AM to 2 PM. Satellite Student Union. Career Services sponsors a major on-campus job fair. Free to students and FSAA members. Are you an employer interested in recruiting? Details online or call Aleta Wolfe [1988] at  [559] 278-2381.

Noche Habanera
Friday, April 22; Satellite Student Union. Join the Chicano Alumni Chapter for an evening of Hot Havana Nights! Tickets online or contact Francis Pena-Olgin [1977, 1979] at [559] 278-2048.

Golf with the Craig School of Business
Friday, April 29; Fig Garden Golf Course. Sponsored by Alumni and Friends of the Craig School of Business, this golf tournament is always a favorite. Tickets online or call Caty Massey at [559] 278-8243.

FSAA Board Nominations for 2004-05
Nominations to the Board of Directors are now being accepted. The 26-member volunteer board governs the Fresno State Alumni Association. Members attend bi-monthly board meetings, as well as monthly committee meetings. Terms of office are for two years. Interested in serving or nominating someone? Contact Jacquelyn Glasener [2002], Executive Director at [559] 278-ALUM for details.

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 the 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

Pave Your Way! 
Buy a Brick!
Make a lasting impression with a personalize brick for the Commemorative Brick Courtyard at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Less than 100 spots are available, priced at $100 and $250 each, all orders include a special brick paperweight! Order a brick online today! Contact Lois May at [559] 278-2761 for additional information.
 

  FSAA: Benefits of Membership!

Red Wave Day at the Fresno Falcons
Saturday, January 29; 1:00 PM. Save Mart Center. The Fresno Falcons take on the Long Beach Ice Dogs for Red Wave Day. Tickets reduced from $12 to only $7 per person. Remember to wear red! Details: [559] 347-3612.

eGrad & Alumni Student Loan Consolidation Program
Save now with the lowest rates in history! Reduce monthly payments and lower the interest rated on eligible student loans. Choose from a variety of flexible repayment plans. Details online or call [866] 311-8083.

USU Recreation Center Offers Special FSAA Pricing
FSAA member enjoy discounts on bowling, billiards and more when visiting campus.  [Valid FSAA membership card required!] Details: [559] 278-2015.

Marsh Affinity Groups
Let your FSAA Membership work for you! Auto, dental, health, home and vision insurance policies at special, reduced rates. Call [888] 560-ALUM for information. Powered by HealthInsurance.com.

18% Discount with CVIP Dial-up!
Dial up access is regularly priced at $16.50 per month, but FSAA members receive a 18% discount to just $13.50 per month. Central Valley Internet Project, owned and operated by Fresno State, is a not-for-profit Internet Service Provider. Call CVIP today at [559] 278-1111 to take advantage of this special discount!

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.
 

Become a part of Bulldog Walkway
Three-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Berg [1998] displays her personalized tile for Bulldog Walkway. Special thanks to our sponsor Merrill Lynch. Tiles are priced at $1,000, $500 and $250 each. Proceeds benefit the FSAA's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. Place your order today! [Online Order Form]. Or call Lois May at [559] 278-2761.
 

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 awards $80,000 in scholarships to students based on academic achievement and financial need. The FSAA ranks #1 out of the alumni associations on the 23 campuses of the CSU system with student scholarship giving!

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A native of Hanford, CA; Danette Leal is a junior pursuing a BA in liberal studies. She plans on completing a teaching credential in the future. "The FSAA scholarship supports my education at Fresno State," she says. "I am grateful for this gift." Currently, Danette volunteers as a tutor at the J. E. Young Academic Center, an alternative high school within the Fresno Unified School District.

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A Fresno native and a second generation Fresno State Bulldog, Brad Dawson is a freshman studying biology with options in physiology and anatomy. His parents, Ken and Lauren, also attended Fresno State. Brad achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. "This FSAA scholarship allows me to focus on my studies," he said. "Thank you for the support." He plans on attending dental school.

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Red Wave Classic Steer and Lamb Sale
Saturday, January 8; Animal Sales Pavilion. The Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology present this annual sale. Details: [559] 278-4793, 278-5397 or 278-2804.

KFSR: Tribute to Ray Charles
Tuesday, January 11; 6:00 PM. Join on-campus radio station KFSR 90.7 FM DJs Bill Trayler and Bob Lambert for a six-hour Tribute to Ray Charles. Scheduled performers include Eddie Gordon [who played with Charles] and Roger Perry [who once opened for Charles.]

Institute for Family Business
Thursday, January 20; TorNino’s; The Craig School of Business at Fresno State co-sponsors this event celebrating the accomplishments of Central Valley’s family businesses. Keynote speaker is Mark T. Green. Call [559] 490-3526 for ticket information.

The Gift:
The Hmong New Year
Friday, January 21; Henry Madden Library at Fresno State. The Friends of the Madden Library present alumna and author Ia Xiong [1991]. Currently, Xiong is the Vice-Principal at Centennial Elementary School in Fresno. Reservations for lecture and reception: [559] 278-5790.

Winemaster’s Weekend
March 4-6; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Enjoy a weekend featuring wine and agricultural products from Fresno State! Hands-on activities and workshops are available. Tickets: [877] 635-5807.

Common Threads Award Luncheon
Friday, March 11; Residence Dining Hall. Five women from Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced and Tulare Counties will be honored, including FSAA Board Debbie Poochigian [1974]. [Poochigian is also a FSAA Life member.] Call [559] 278-4266 for tickets.

Ag One Honors Virgil Rasmussen
Friday, April 8; Pardini's. Long time tree fruit and grape grower, Virgil E. Rasmussen [1940] of Sanger will be honored at Ag One. [Rasmussen is also a FSAA Life member.] Tickets: [559] 278-4266
 

Fresno State Wrestling
at the Save Mart Center
Sunday, January 9; vs. Iowa State. Last year's match against Iowa State, held in the Save Mart Center, drew a West Coast record crowd of 9,750. Cheer on grappler Garrett Spooner [141 lbs.] and the team. UFC fighters Chuck Liddell and Josh Koscheck, as well as WWE performer Daniel Puder, are scheduled to make a special appearance. Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

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

WWE: Royal Rumble
Sunday, January 30. Tickets: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Professional Bull Riders
Friday, February 11. Details: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Rod Stewart
Tuesday, March 29.  Tickets: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Sarah McLachlan
Friday, April 22. Details: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Festival
April 28-30. Tickets: [559] 347-3400 or [559] 485-TIXS.

Fresno Falcons
ECHL team, the Fresno Falcons, begin their second season playing all home games at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State. More information online or call [559] 485-PUCK.

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

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Publisher Picks: Fresno State
Fresno State and 18 other CSU campuses have been named “Publisher Picks” by “Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.” The annual list is based on formal and informal inquiries, as well as data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Faculty Who Energize Fresno State:
Dr. Alice Wright
A professor in the Biology Department, Dr. Alice Wright has inspired many of her students to go on to medical school. She is also the recipient of the 2004 Provost’s Award for Graduate Teaching. [See additional faculty profiles.]

Fresno State Magazine
and Journal Win Awards
Two publications produced by the University Communications Office at Fresno State were named silver medal winners at the annual District VII conference of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education [CASE], held last month in San Francisco. Fresno State Magazine, a twice-yearly publication launched in 2003, was awarded the silver medal in the “illustrations” category for the cover on the Summer 2004 issue. The University Journal, an e-newsletter for faculty and staff, won a silver award in the “e-mail newsletters” category.

Promotion for Caty Massey
Caty Massey was recently promoted to Director of Development with the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. A FSAA member, she's currently a student in the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision with the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. 

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 this month. Contact Professor Tom Burns for details or call [559] 278-3077.

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.

PIKE 2005 Calendar
Pi Kappa Alpha, Iota Beta Chapter, has a 2005 calendar titled “The Sweethearts of Fresno State,” available for $5 each.  Contact Ryan Finfrock [559] 906-2820 or Chris Gonzalez [559] 360-3419.

PSE 2005 Calendar
Pi Sigma Epsilon, Alpha Mu Chapter, is selling a 2005 calendar with proceeds benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation of the South San Joaquin Valley for $10. Call Marc Maguire [559] 284-4110 or Paul Takhak [559] 360-5305.
 

Baseball at Pete Beiden Field
Saturday, January 22. Join Christian Vitters [#40] for the annual Bulldog Baseball Alumni Game. Details: [559] 278-DOGS or 278-2178.

Men’s Basketball
at the Save Mart Center
January 13; vs. Boise State | January 15; vs. UTEP. Support Hector Hernandez [#25] and the team! Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Women’s Basketball
at the Save Mart Center
January 6; vs. SMU | January 8; vs. Louisiana Tech | January 22; vs. Tulsa. Cheer on Paige Diggs [#10] and the team! Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Men’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
January 23; vs. Cal Poly and vs. UC Santa Cruz | January 29; vs. UC Davis. Support Andy Sinn and the team. Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Women’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
January 22; vs. Santa Clara. Cheer on Lucia Tallo and the team. Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

Wrestling
at the North Gym
January 9; vs. Iowa at the Save Mart Center | January 15; vs. Oklahoma | January 21; vs. Emery Riddle | January 21; vs. Oregon State. Support Jim Medeiros [157 lbs.] and the team. Tickets: [559] 278-DOGS.

MPC Bowl Victory
Fresno State made its sixth consecutive bowl appearance when the Bulldogs battled No. 18 Virginia at the MPC Computers Bowl in Boise. The Bulldogs, with Quarterback Paul Pinegar [#13], defeated the Cavaliers in a thrilling come-from-behind win in overtime.

Bulldogs Ranked No. 22
The Bulldogs (9-3) finished the 2004 season ranked No. 22 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll.

Bulldog Report: KMPH 107.5 FM
Saturdays, from 11 AM to 12 Noon. This talk radio program features all Fresno State sports. Co-hosted by  alumnus Lee Lockhart [1958].

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

Jennifer Adolfs [1994] is a Personal Trainer for the Fitness Center at La Losada, a retirement community in Green Valley, AZ. 

Louis Ammirati has been named Teacher of the Year for 2004-05 for Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School in Tucson, AZ. A Spanish Teacher, he is also a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel. 

Thomas [Tom] Bohigian (1981) has been promoted to State Director for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer [D-Calif.]. He is also a FSAA member. 

Frank Gabriel Campos [1977] has released “Trumpet Technique” published by Oxford University Press earlier this year.

Shawn Carey [1985] is the Principal of Saint Anthony School in Fresno. 

William “Bill” Coate [1984], a teacher at Sierra Vista Elementary in Madera, is leading 14 students on a trek from Madera to El Paso following Mariposa's '49er's William P. Huff's trail from 150 years ago.

Kathleen [McCorry] Crookham [1958] serves the County of Merced as a Supervisor for District Two. 

Bradley Fitzhenry [1988] is well-known as "DJ Bradley" and operates Sonic Foundation that has produced more than 100 parties throughout California.

Fresno Advertising Federation has seven Fresno State alumni on its Board of Directors: Tricia Bowlby, Doug Broten [1971], Vince Coronado [1994], Cliff Davis [1974], Eric McCormick [1994], Tim Ritchey [1975] and Stephanie Wong [1993].

Fresno City College's Employment Resource Center recently honored three Fresno State alumni for "exceptional dedication to FCC students by providing employment and internship opportunities": Craig Baum [1993], Cary Catalano [1999] and Emy Lopez.

Allison Frost [1992] is the Producer and Host of "Oregon Considered" with Oregon Public Broadcasting in Portland. In 2003, she was won 1st Place for Public Service Reporting on the Radio by the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors.

Anthony Gamber [1982] has received the 2004 Realtor of the Year Award by the Fresno Association of Realtors.

Alison [Curtice] Haugan [1986] is the President and Co-Founder of OptiStreams, Inc. It has been named to the 23rd Annual “Inc. 500” List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

Ronald Hemman [1997] has opened a Weed Man franchise in Hanford, CA to serve Kings and Tulare Counties. 

Stanley Jantz [1974] has co-written “Christianity 101” with Bruce Bickel. Together, they have written several books including "Bible Prophecy 101," "Growing As A Christian 101," "Knowing the Bible 101" and "Knowing God 101."

Enrique Lopez [1982] has opened Art Box Gallery in Fresno's Tower District. It's "the friendly gallery for the serious collector."

Laurie Marshall [1999] is the Chief Engineer for the third flight of the hypersonic X-43A research vehicle at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. Preliminary data showed that on a test flight November 16, 2004 the X-43A flew at Mach 9.8, or 7,000 MPH at 110,000 feet, which is nearly 10 times the speed of sound.

Jill Nakamura was chosen to the All-USA Teacher Team by “USA Today.” She is a first-grade teacher at Wishon Elementary in Fresno."  

Shelley [Cousineau] [1996] and Sean McKenry are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Haley Ryane. She was born on June 26, 2004 in Saint Agnes Medical Center. 

Patrick Prince [1997] is the MLS Operations Manager for the Fresno Association of Realtors.  

Shannon [Spann] and Brian Puphal were married on September 5, 2004 at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite.

Mark Salazar [1993], a Sgt. with the Fresno Police Department, has taped an episode of the television program “COPS.”

Jim Santos [1962] has been inducted to the United States Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1980, he was named to the Men's Track and Field Coaching Staff for the U.S. Olympic Team. A FSAA member, Santos is the Founder and President of Navy Run Jump 'n Throw. 

James “Jim” Spinetta [1993] has been awarded the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award by the California Farm Bureau Federation. He is a fifth-generation grape grower at Charles Spinetta Winery in Plymouth, CA.

Angelo Stalis [1970] has been predicting the weather for more than 30 years. He's with KFSN Channel 30 [ABC] in Fresno. 

Joshua Tehee [2002] is a writer and in charge of Public Relations for Greytank Records.

Raymundo Vizcarra [2004] made it to the second round of “American Idol” during recent auditions in San Francisco. A FSAA member, his on-air segments will air on January 18 and 19, 2005 on FOX.

Wendy Wood [2002] is proud to announce the adoption of a boy, Lukas, from Nepal.

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