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MARCH 2005

Grad Fair for the Class of 2005
March 14 and 15; Fresno State. The Fresno State Alumni Association salutes the Class of 2005. Joining the FSAA is the best way to stay connected to Fresno State.  Become a member today and get your Grad Pack. Call 278-ALUM today for details. [Online]

Special Lecture:
Louis Rossetti
Friday, March 18; Piccadilly Inn. The Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies Chapter co-present Dr. Louis Rossetti lecturing on "Enhancing Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs." Reservations required. Details from Mary Lou Cancio [1987] at 278-2443. [Online]

For Students and Alumni: Dinner with 12 Bulldogs
April 6 and 7. With this new program, students 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. To participate as a guest or to serve as a host/ess, contact Leticia Reyna Cano [1998, 2002] by calling 278-ALUM. [Online]

CSU Alumni Networking Night
Monday, April 11; 6-8 PM | Old Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramento. Let’s turn the firehouse into a doghouse! Wear Bulldog red and join Fresno State alumni, legislators, and alumni from all of the 23 CSU campuses in a casual evening of networking.  Call 278-ALUM. [Online]

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? Call Aleta Wolfe [1988] at 278-2381. [Online]

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

5^th Anniversary Celebration and Launching of Bulldog Alumni Wine Club
Wednesday, April 27; Smittcamp Alumni House | Join the Fresno State Alumni Association and friends for a celebration at the Smittcamp Alumni House’s 5^th Anniversary, plus the launching of a new Benefit of Membership: Bulldog Alumni Wine Club. Details: 278-ALUM. [Online]

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. Call Caty Massey at 278-8243. [Online]

Bulldog Family Camp
Aug. 7-13 and 14-20; Wonder Valley Ranch. Fabulous fun for the entire family! Take the most memorable vacation you’ll ever experience. Special discounts for FSAA Members! Call toll-free: [800] 821-2801. [Online]

Travel Dynamics' Cruise
with Victor Davis Hanson
October 19-31, 2005 | Take the trip of a lifetime with former Fresno State professor and dynamic author Victor Davis Hanson to exotic ports in Italy, Greece and Turkey aboard the 114-passenger cruise ship, Corinthian II. Call [800] 257-5767 today! [Online]

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 278-2761 for additional information.

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  BULLDOG BUCKS: Benefits of Membership!

Available to Fresno State Alumni Association Members:
87 BULLDOG BUCKS!
FSAA members are afforded 87 various BULLDOG BUCKS: Benefits of Membership. Join the FSAA today and enjoy savings on and off campus! During the past month, 15 new Bulldog Bucks were added to the list. Attract the buying-power of 6,500 FSAA members! Take advantage of Bulldog Loyalty, Pride and Spirit by contacting BULLDOG BUCKS Coordinator Arnold Grant to get your business listed today. Call: 313-4225. In addition to supporting students and Fresno State, the benefits of membership are priceless! [Online]

NEW! • Allee Brand BAR-B-Q [Fresno]
10% off total bill at 7141 N. Cedar Ave. Valid FSAA membership card required. Details: 298-9227 | [Online]

NEW! • “B” Alive Vitamins [Fresno]
15% off supplements, vitamins and herbs at 6757 N. Cedar Ave. Valid FSAA membership card required. Call: 431-0881 | [Online]

Career Services at Fresno State
Career Services utilizes MonsterTrak to promote career development, job and internship searches, graduate school and professional endeavors. Call 278-2381 for details. [Online]

NEW! • Dent Guys [Fresno County]
10% all retail prices with “The Paintless Dent Repair Specialist.” Valid FSSA membership card required. Details: 593-1432 | [Online]

NEW! • Fotech Photo Imaging Labs
15% off digital prints and 2nd set of 4X6 prints free, plus restorations for $100 and 2nd copy free. Shaw and Fresno [222-9393] and First and Nees [435-7343] in Fresno, Shaw and Villa [299-9393] in Clovis. Valid FSAA membership card required. | [Online]

NEW! • Jiffy Lube [Fresno/Clovis]
15% all services at 3896 N. Blackstone Ave. in Fresno [224-5823] and 240 W. Ashlan Ave. in Clovis [348-0404. | Valid FSAA membership card required. | [Online]

NEW! • Kelly Paper [Fresno]
10% all retail prices at 4450 N. Blackstone Ave. Valid FSAA membership card required. Call: 225-1688 | [Online]

Elite Line of Credit from MBNA.
Available to Fresno State Alumni, subject to review. [888] 332-5233. | [Online]

Music Department Savings
March 6, Natalia Kislenko | March 12, Central California Day of Percussion | March 13, Love and Song in the Romantic Era with the Chamber Singers [pictured]. Discounts for FSAA members to many Music Department events! Tickets: 278-5829 or 278-2654. | [Online]

NEW! • My Internet Café [Fresno]
One-hour free of high-speed Internet at 7735 N. Blackstone Ave. Valid FSAA membership card required. Call: 440-1930 | [Online]

NEW! • North American Van Lines
Major discounts on moving from either coast-to-coast or all points in between! | Information: [800] 905-5536 | [Online]

Office Depot Program
Let your FSAA Membership work for you! Save up to 60% on office supplies! Utilize the buying power of 200,000 Fresno State alumni! Valid in 840 locations throughout the United States for both households and businesses. | [Online]

NEW! • Paul Evert’s RV Country [Fresno]
10% parts and 10% service maintenance menu items at 3633 S. Maple Ave. Also, $25 fuel card for any test drive through June 30, 2005. Valid FSAA membership card required. Details: 486-1000 or [800] 959-6485. | [Online]

NEW! • Red Carpet Car Wash
Special discounts in Fresno [227-6221, 277-3777], Clovis [292-6565] and Visalia [732-2988]. Valid FSAA membership card required. Specials daily! | [Online]

NEW! • Red Carpet Quick Lube [Fresno]
Special discounts at both locations. Valid FSAA membership card required. Information: 227-3400 | 227-8221 | 277-2522 | [Online]

NEW! • Sunstar Tans & Salon [Fresno]
$5 of one-month tanning, $5 of full-set of acrylic nails, $5 off men/women haircuts at 7955 N. Cedar Ave. Valid FSAA membership card required. Details: 447-5003 | [Online]

University Lecture Series:
Jean Michel Cousteau
Thursday, March 10; Satellite Student Union. Famed oceanographer, explorer, filmmaker and son of the legendary Jacques Cousteau will speak on “The Great Ocean Adventure.” 40% discounts for FSAA members! Tickets: 278-2431 or 278-2078. | [Online]

University Theatre: "Rumors"
March 4-6 and 8-12, 2005; John Wright Theatre. “Rumors” by Neil Simon, Directed by Edward EmanuEl. Discounts for FSAA members!  Tickets: 278-2216. | [Online]

NEW! •
Valley Glass [Fresno]
10% off all retail orders of $10 or more at 1825 E. Gettysburg Ave. Valid FSSA membership card required. Call: 226-6445 | [Online]

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Become a part of Bulldog Walkway
Three-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Berg displays her personalized tile at Bulldog Walkway. Tiles are priced at $1,000, $500 and $250 each. Special thanks to our sponsor Merrill Lynch. Proceeds benefit the FSAA's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. Place your order today! [Online Order Form]. Or call Lois May at 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 No. 1 out of the alumni associations on the 23 campuses of the CSU system with student scholarship giving!

Support students and Fresno State!
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A graduate student, Argelia Lara is completing her MS degree in counseling. She is attending Fresno State with her younger sister, Carmen, and they are from Wasco, CA. Argelia is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, received a Graduate Equity Fellowship and was named an Outstanding Graduate Student last year. “The FSSA scholarship and support will assist me in succeeding,” she says. “Thank you so much.” Argelia will pursue a doctoral program in educational policy.

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Jeffery A. Campbell [June 11, 1961 - June 29, 2004]. A member of Phi Theta Kappa and National Honor Societies, he maintained a 4.0 GPA while at Fresno State. Jeff had also been named to the Dean’s List, was studying business administration with an international option and was a FSAA student member.

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

47th Annual Peach Blossom Festival
March 10 and 11. Fresno State hosts the Peach Blossom Festival of Oral Communication with expected attendance of 5,000 school children from 200 elementary schools from throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Details: 278-4419.

Science II Dedication
Friday, March 11; 10:00 AM. Fresno State. The public is invited to the official ribbon cutting for Science II. The ceremony will feature comments from Jean-Michel Cousteau, as well as President John D. Welty and Dean K.P. Wong of the College of Science and Mathematics.

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 Member Debbie Poochigian [1974], a FSAA Life member.] Call 278-4266 for tickets.

Zen Monk Poet: Seido Ray Ronci
Friday, March 11; Alice Peters Auditorium, Peters Building. The author of five books including “The World of Difference,” Seido Ray Ronci lecture is free and open-to-the-public. Call:  278-2553

William Saroyan:
His World
Friday, March 11; Industrial Technology 101. A panel discussion celebrating “Fresno’s Favorite Son” William Saroyan [1908-1981]. Co-sponsored by Armenian Studies Program and the William Saroyan Society. Details: 278- 2669.

Political Leadership: Donna Zajonc
Wednesday, March 23; Fresno Memorial Auditorium. The New Valley InForum Series presents Donna Zajonc, author of “The Politics of Hope.” Sponsored by the Lyles Center for Entrepreneurship. Information: 294-2045.

Ag One Honors Virgil Rasmussen
Friday, April 8; Pardini's. 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: 278-4266

9th Annual Kiwanis Torch of Excellence
Monday, May 9; Radisson Hotel. More than 250 Bulldog athletes that have achieved a cumulative 3.0 GPA or more will be honored at this annual event. Tickets: 291-2947

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Rod Stewart
March 29. 485-TIXS.

Velvet Revolver with Hoobastank
April 13. 485-TIXS.

The Wiggles
April 20. 485-TIXS.

Sarah McLachlan
April 22. 485-TIXS.

Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Festival
April 28-30. 485-TIXS.

Maroon 5
May 4. 485-TIXS.

Motley Crűe
October 5. 485-TIXS.

Fresno Falcons
ECHL team, the Fresno Falcons, play all home games at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State. More information online or call 485-PUCK.

PLEASE NOTE:
All Dates/Times/Events subject to change. Log on to SAVEMARTCENTER.COM for details. Tickets: 485-TIXS.

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Outstanding Award for American Humanics Program
Fresno State’s American Humanics Program received the “Outstanding Student Recruitment Award” at the 33rd Annual American Humanics Management Institute held in Atlanta, GA earlier this year. Dr. Matthew Jendian [1991] is pictured with Matilde Gonzalez and Lionel Lopez, Jr. accepting the award on behalf of Fresno State. Jendian is an FSAA member.

Paul Oliaro Named
Interim Athletics Director
Fresno State’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Paul M. Oliaro, has been named as the university’s interim Athletics Director. In 2004, he received the California State University “Leadership Excellence Award” for his efforts to reduce alcohol abuse among college students. Oliaro is an FSAA member.

Cheerleaders
Win in Vegas
The Fresno State Cheerleaders won 1st Place in the USA Finals National Championship held in Las Vegas last month. Finalists at the competition included Mesa State College and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The last time Fresno State competed in the USA Finals was in 1999.

New Dean for Craig School of Business: Douglas A. Hensler
Dr. Douglas A. Hensler has been named the first holder of the Sid Craig Endowed Dean's Chair at California State University, Fresno. He holds degrees from Princeton University, University of Portland and the University of Washington.

Faculty Who Energize Fresno State: Charles F. Krauter
The recipient of the 2004 Provost’s Award for Distinguished Achievement in Research, Dr. Charles F. Krauter is a professor in the Plant Science Department teaching courses in irrigations, water management, plant water relations, soil science and plant nutrition. [See all online profiles.]

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  278-3077. | [Online]

Thespian Bulldogs to Kennedy Center
Fresno State’s Theatre Department students Blake Ellis [pictured] and Kris Cadieux will represent a five-state region at the American College Theatre Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in April. Regional finalists were Brandon Petrie with James Hume and Amanda Coy with Bethany Rader. Of the four “Best of Festival Acting Awards,” two were also awarded to Ellis and Petire for a performance in a selected scene from “Rhinoceros,” directed by Brad Myers. Coy and Petrie are one of two students awarded FSAA scholarships in 2004-05.

Downing Planetarium
Museum Opens
The official ribbon-cutting of the new Downing Planetarium at Fresno State, adjacent to the Downing Planetarium at Fresno State took place on February 24. Pictured are Kin-Ping Wong [Dean, College of Science and Mathematics], President John D. Welty, and donors Tom and Cynthia Downing. The Downing’s were given the Arthur Safstrom Service Award by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2002.

Discovery Channel at Fresno State
Television crews from the Discovery Channel visited Fresno State to interview Dr. Eric Hickey for the show “Mummy Autopsy.” The program is scheduled to air in April or May of this year. Last December, Hickey was featured on A&E’s “Biography” profile on Scott Peterson.
 

Baseball at Pete Beiden Field
March 5-6; vs. Cal Poly | March 7; vs. Southern Utah | March 8; vs. Pennsylvania | March 9; vs. San Francisco; Mary 18-19, vs. Iona | March 25-27; vs. Hawaii.  Cheer on Matt Garza [#7] and the team.

Women’s Basketball
at the Save Mart Center
March 5, vs. Hawaii | March 19 and 21, NCAA Tournament. Support Mirenda Swearengin [#22] and the team.

Equestrian at Student Horse Center
March 12, Head-to-Head with Georgia | March 13, Zone 8, Region 1 Finals. Cheer on Kathryn Frost and the team!

Softball at Bulldog Diamond
March 5; vs. Ole Miss and vs. Santa Clara | March 6; vs. UCLA | March 9; vs. UConn | March 11 and 12; vs. UCSB | March 12; vs. St. Mary's | March 15; vs. Rhode Island | March 22; vs. Northwestern | March 25; vs. Dartmouth | March 28; vs. Stanford. Support Christina Clark [#14] and the team.

Men’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
March 20; vs. Texas Tech | March 20; vs. Wichita State | March 23; vs. Clemson. Cheer on Andy Sinn and the team.

Women’s Tennis at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
March 11; vs. Gonzaga | March 13; vs. Pepperdine | March 16; vs. Princeton | March 17; vs. Syracuse | March 17; vs. SMU. Support Lucia Sainz and the team.

Wrestling at the North Gym
March 5, NCAA West Regional Tournement. Support Grappler Garrett Spooner [141 lbs.] and the team at the last home appearance of the season. This is the final home match for retiring Head Coach Dennis DeLiddo [1968], as well.

Clean Sweep for Jamie Southern
Bulldog Softball player, Jamie Southern [#8] has been named a senior pitcher/first baseman the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association [NFCA] National Player of the Week. She was recently named USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week earlier, as well.

Athletic Director
Scott Johnson Retires
After a 24-year career at Fresno State, Athletic Director Scott Johnson [2000] has announced his retirement. Recently, during Johnson’s tenure, he advanced the marketing of Bulldog athletics, attracted NCAA championship tournaments, negotiated an all-sports apparel agreement with Nike and assisted with the opening of the Save Mart Center. Johnson is an FSAA member.

Coach Fraley Serves
at Pole Vault Summit in Reno
Robert “Bob” Fraley [1960] recently served as one of three directors for the 2005 Pole Vault Summit held in Reno, NV. The event, sanctioned by USATF, showcased sessions and speakers, as well as pole vault demonstrations.

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], a FSAA Life Member.

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

Ann [Kaprielian] Abajian [1988] and her husband, Paul, are the creators and distributors of “Calm Baby” and “Fun Baby,” videos that stimulate and relax baby's minds. “Parenting” magazine selected “Calm Baby” as the “Parenting Pick” for August of 2002.

Cheryl [Robinson] Assemi [1983] is the author of five books on the artwork of beading including “Beaded Elegance” and “Beaded Obsessions.”

Matthew Backowski [1997] has opened a franchise of The Little Gym in Fresno.

J. “Jaguar” Bennett [1992] is performing his stand-up comedy at Veni Vidi Vici in Fresno in conjunction with the 2004 Rogue Festival.

John Chernekoff [1986] is the President of Fisher Labs in Los Banos, CA. Fisher Labs recently manufactured and supplied 100 M-Scopes— portable walk-through metal detectors— to the U.S. Marines which were used for the Iraqi national elections held in January.

John Choo is the artist of the recently painted mural at the new IRS building in Fresno. The mural features the Fresno Water Tower and the Tower Theatre, as well as other landmarks.

Roy Christopher [1957, 1961] was the Production Designer of the 77th annual Academy Awards, his 16th assignment with the “Oscars.” He was honored at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala by the Fresno State Alumni Association in 1993. Christopher is a FSAA Life Member.

Justin Kase Conder [2004] has the cover photograph of St. Louis' Gateway Arch in the book “Missouri 24/7.” The Fresno-based, freelance photographer also has three photographs in “America 24/7.”

William “Bill” Cutting [1951] is retiring, after 35 years, as the owner and operator of Cutting's Western Wear, formerly known as Cutting’s Golden Horse, in Fresno.

S. Matthew Cunningham [1993] has been hired as the Development & Communication Associate for the Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach.

John Forestiere [1989] has opened Forestiere’s Italian Delicatessen in Fresno. He is a great-nephew of Baldasare Forestiere, the Sicillian immigrant who created the Forestiere Underground Gardens.

August “Augie” Garrido [1961], the Head Baseball Coach of the Texas Longhorns, recently coached his 1,500 career history win. Garrido was honored at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala for the Department of Athletics by the Fresno State Alumni Association in 2002.

Gigi [Geary] Gibbs [1981], the Director of Tourism for Fresno County, was recently featured in “The Business Journal.” She is a FSAA member.

Mark Grewal [1979] has been named the Chief Operating Officer of SK Foods, a California-based tomato processor. Most recently, Grewal was the Vice President and Director of J.G. Boswell Company.

Ronda L. Hamm [2000] has had her masters thesis, “A Cline in Frequency of Autosomal Males Is Not Associated with Insecticide Resistance in House Fly” published in the January 2005 [Vol. 98, No. 1] issue of the “Journal of Economic Entomology.”

Andrew E. Hoff [1973] has been named Dean of the College of Engineering [ad interim] at California State University, Fresno. With Bachelors and Masters degrees from Fresno State, Dr. Hoff holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah.

James “Jim” Jadrich [1982] has been named the 2005 winner of the Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.

Paul Knebel [1983] has joined CTX Mortgage Company in Fresno as a Mortgage Loan Officer.

Skip Longfellow [1993] has been nominated for a 52nd annual Golden Reel Award in the "Best Sound Editing in a Feature Film" category as Assistant Sound Editor for 20th Century Fox’s “I, Robot” starring Will Smith. His other movie credits include “Flight of the Phoenix” and “Moulin Rouge.”

Mallory Moad [1980] is performing a cell-phone inspired piece at Veni Vidi Vici at the 2004 Rogue Festival in Fresno.

Michael D. Najimian [1989] has been added to the National Register of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals for the 2005-06 edition. He's a Registered Representative with Linsco/Private Ledger in Fresno.

Maurice Ndole, a native of Kenya, was recently featured in “The Fresno Bee” column, “Someone Your Should Know.” He's a FSAA member.

Willie “Mac” McDaniel [1973] has been named the head of the Modesto-Stanislaus Chapter of the NAACP-- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Martin McIntyre has retired as the Public Utilities Director for the City of Fresno. The Fresno City Council honored him with “Martin McIntyre Day,” after 16-year career. In 2000, the Fresno Business Council honored him for his public service.

Mark Mimms [1979] was given the Partners Circle Award as one of the top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in the U.S. for 2004. He's affiliated with Sperry Van Ness in Fresno.

Henry R. Perea [1974] serves on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, representing District 7.

Andrea Peters [2002] and Justin Mostes are engaged to be married on June 25, 2005 in Fresno.

Carlo Prandini, Jr. [1974] has been named Assistant Superintendent by the Clovis Unified School District.

Adrian Rodriguez [2004] is a reporter covering manufacturing, retail, real estate and banking for “The Business Journal” in Fresno.

Daniel Silva [1983] is the author of the just released novel, “Prince of Fire.” He has also written “A Death in Vienna,” “The Confessor,” “The Marching Season” and others. Silva is a former Executive Producer of CNN's Washington-based public affairs programming.

Gary Soto [1974] is the author of the children's companion book, “Marisol,” for Mattel's popular American Girl Line. He was honored by the College of Arts and Humanities at the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2004.

Earl Smittcamp [1939], Founder of Wawona Frozen Foods, has been inducted in to Frozen Food Hall of Fame. He is one of 42 people that have been honored by the Frozen Food Institute in McLean, VA. He and his wife, Muriel, are FSAA Life Members. They were honored by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 1980.

Jerry Tarkanian [1955] is the co-host of a new program, “The Shark Tank,” on Sirius Satellite Radio's Channel 123.

Jeffrey Tedford [1992], the Head Football Coach for the California Golden Bears at UC Berkeley, appeared on the cover of “California Monthly” in the September 2004 issue. He was given the Outstanding Alumnus Award by the College of Health & Human Services at the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2003.

Anthony “Tony” Thompson [1997] is the lead guitarist of the rock band, Highcyde. The band's current "California Tour" includes stops in Fresno, Hollywood, San Diego and San Francisco. He and his wife, Laura [Bonham] are FSAA members.

Steven Villagomez [1997] recently appeared on “Good Morning America” on the segment titled “Man Finds Mystery Nail in His Neck.”

John Walke [1970] has a story, “The Morning Station,” included in the book, “Voices of the Verandah: An Anthology of Anglo-Indian Prose and Poetry.” In December, he presented a reading of his story at the Indian Consulate in New York.

Robert Weibel [1990] is showcasing his latest monotype prints at Ashtree Studios in Fresno, in conjunction with the 2004 Rogue Festival. He is an FSAA member.

A.J. Yates [1957] was recently appointed Undersecretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture for the State of California by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger [R-Calif.]. Yates was honored at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology by the Fresno State Alumni Association in 1997.
 

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