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APRIL 2005

An Evening at the Tower
Friday, April 1; Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts. The Alumni & Friends of the Kremen School of Education & Human Development presents an evening featuring some of Fresno’s Best Entertainers. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs. Tickets: Nancy Torosian [559] 278-0249. | [Online]

A Tribute to
Col. Rick Husband
Saturday, April 2; Engineering East. A bronze plaque honoring Col. Rick Husband [1990] will be unveiled. Husband was Commander of the Space Shuttle, Columbia. He was named the Fresno State Alumni Association's 2002 Outstanding Alumnus for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the award was posthumously accepted by his wife, Evelyn, at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2003. Husband was also honored in by the FSAA at Bulldog Walkway at Fresno State. Information: Dana Z. Lucka [1981, 2000] [559] 278-5590. | [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 friends while dining on a home-cooked meal provided by a Bulldog host/ess. Participate as a guest or serve as a host/ess! Contact Leticia Reyna Cano [1998, 2002] at 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 for a casual evening of networking. Call 278-ALUM. | [Online]

Vintage Days: Casino Night
Thursday, April 14; University Student Union. The FSAA sponsors Vintage Day’s Casino Night. Volunteer and contact Leticia Reyna Cano [1998, 2002] at 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 Frances 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. Make your reservations today! 278-4577. | [Online]

Golf with the
Craig School of Business
Friday, April 29; Fig Garden Golf Course. Join the Alumni & Friends of the Craig School of Business Chapter for a fun-filled day of golf. Play with the Fresno State Men's and Women's Golf Teams and President John D. Welty. Special prizes and opportunity drawing. Includes lunch, golf clinic, dinner and awards ceremony. Call Caty Massey at 278-8243. | [Online]

Grad Fair Salutes the Class of 2005
More than 750 members of Fresno State’s Class of 2005 joined the FSAA at Grad Fair 2005. [Pictured right: Stacey Visscher and Ashley Sanders | Pictured left: Jessup Wiley, Allyson Tsudama and Paul Takhar]. In addition to a one-year membership, participants received a Bulldogs Forever T-shirt, Fresno State Alumni license plate and discounts on diploma frames, graduation announcements, plus caps and gowns.

FSAA wins at PRSA
Image Awards of Excellence
The Fresno State Alumni Association recently won two awards at the Central California Image Awards for Excellence in Public Relations—2003-04 Annual Report and “The Bulldog Byte.” The awards were presented by the Public Relations Society of America.

Bulldog
Family Camp
August 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]

SAVE THE DATE:
Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Thursday, October 13; Save Mart Center. The Fresno State Alumni Association presents the 53^rd annual Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala honoring alumni from eight colleges and schools, as well as the Departments of Athletics and Student Affairs. Details will be announced later this summer. | [Online]

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

SAVE THE DATE:
Fresno State Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 15. Join Fresno State alumni and Red Wave fans before the Fresno State Bulldogs take on the Utah State Aggies. Details will be announced later this summer. | [Online]

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

SAVE THE DATE: Bulldogs vs. Trojans
Saturday, November 19, Los Angeles. Join FSAA alumni and friends for a “Red Wave” tailgate was the Fresno State Bulldogs vs. the USC Trojans. Details will be announced later this summer. | [Online]

Travel Dynamics' Cruise
with Victor Davis Hanson
October 19-31, 2005. Take the cruise of a lifetime with former Fresno State professor and noted author Victor Davis Hanson to exotic ports in Italy, Greece and Turkey aboard the 114-passenger cruise ship, Corinthian II. Limited availability. Call Travel Dynamics at [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 7,250 FSAA members!

Take advantage of Bulldog Loyalty, Pride and Spirit and contact 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! • Barrett's Unsurpassed
Interiors and Clothing [Fresno]
FSAA members save 10% off total purchase price up to $500 at 4916 N. Blackstone Ave. Interiors: 226-1366 | Clothing: 227-0460. | [Online]

NEW! • Jones Cleaning Centers [Fresno]
FSAA members get special offers online for 7280 N. Remington Dr. [431-6892] and 2089 W. Shaw Ave [229-1896. | [Online]

NEW! • Sir Speedy [Clovis]
FSAA members get 10% off all orders up to $200 at 300 W. Shaw Ave. 298-2182. | [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]

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. Call [866] 311-8083. [Online]

Save with Liberty Mutual
Chances are that you’re paying too much for auto insurance. FSAA members can save up to $283.12 or more per year on auto insurance with Group Savings Plus! Just think what you could do with the extra money! For a free coverage evaluation and a no-obligation quote, please call toll-free [877] 283-4205. [Online]

Music Department Savings
April 2, Central California Flute Festival | April 9, 25^th Annual Wind Band Festival | April 11, Music of the Golden Age of Spain | April 23-24, Opera Workshop | April 25, Percussion Ensemble | April 27, New Music Ensemble. Discounts for FSAA members to many Music Department events! Tickets: 278-5829 or 278-2654. | [Online]

NEW! • North American Van Lines
Major discounts on moving from 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]

PDT: Strange World
April -16; Arena Theatre. Portable Dance Troupe presents “Strange World.” Discounts for FSAA members! Tickets: 278-2216. | [Online]

Vino Italiano
Thursday, April 21; Fresno State Winery. Celebrate Fresno State award-winning wines in the spirit of Italy! Tickets $10 per person and $5 for FSAA members. Details: 278-4867.  [Online]

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The first tile on Bulldog Walkway has been purchased by Garo Kalfayan, Dean [ad interim] of the Craig School of Business at Fresno State.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! Call Lois May at 278-2761. [Online Order Form]

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. In the past decade, more than $500,000 has been donated to students. The FSAA ranks No. 1 out of the alumni associations on the 23 campuses of the CSU system with student scholarship giving!

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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.

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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.

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Fresno Solar 2005
April 1; University Business Center. Fresno State and the Great Valley Center host this event as a member of the Central Valley’s “Million Solar Roof Partnership.” Details: [209] 522-5103.

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

USU Productions’ CenterStage: “Janka”
April 9; Satellite Student Union. Fresno State alumna Janice Noga [1971, 1980] portrays the title character in “Janka,” a play about the mother of playwright Oscar Speace [1971]. The play is about Janka’s liberation from a WWII Nazi concentration camp. Noga and Speace are married and FSAA members. Tickets: 278-2078.

400^th Anniversary of "Don Quixote"
April 11-12. The College of Arts & Humanities sponsors a celebration of "Don Quixote" by author Miguel de Cervantes [pictured] with four free events, plus a display in the Henry Madden Library. Details: 278-3056

77^th FFA State California Conference
April 16-19; More than 3,000 FFA students, alumni and advisors are expected to attend the 77^th annual FFA State California Conference this year, sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Details: 779-3798.

Hot Jobs:
Cool Communities
April 21; Crest Theatre. The Lyles Center for Entrepreneurship present Rebecca Ryan, Founder of Next General Consulting. Tickets: 294-2045.

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

94th Commencement:
The Class of 2005
May 21; 94th University Commencement | Save Mart Center. Twenty different commencement ceremonies, including the 94^th University Commencement, will honor Fresno State’s Class of 2005. Details: 278-2741. [Online]

A Celebration of Wine
June 5; Dennes Coombs’ Riverbend Ranch. The 23rd annual event honors and celebrates the California grape. Tickets: 244-5741.

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Class of 2005: Friday Events
May 20. Kremen School of Education Commencement | Craig School of Business Commencement | Graduate Hooding Ceremony. Details: 278-2741. | [Online]

Class of 2005: Saturday Events
May 21. 94^th Fresno State Commencement | African-American Recognition Ceremony | Latino Commencement Celebration. Details: 278-2741.  | [Online]

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.

NBA Exhibition:
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns
October 23. 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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WASC Accreditation
Extended Through 2014
The Western Association of Schools & College [WASC] has extended its accreditation of California State University, Fresno through 2014, a significant affirmation of the academic excellence of the institution.

New Dean: Luz Gonzalez
Fresno State alumna Dr. Luz Gonzalez [1983, 1987] has been named Dean of the College of Social Sciences. She has served as Associate and Interim Dean, as well as assisted in establishing the Cesar Chavez bronze monument for the Peace Garden at Fresno State.

New Dean:
Vida Samiian
The new Dean for the College of Arts and Humanities, Dr. Vida Samiian, has been appointed. She has served as Acting and Interim Dean, as well as has played major roles in developing University High School and the CSU Summer Arts Program.

Alumnus Charlie Keyan
Donates $150,000
Fresno State alumnus Charlie Keyan [1948] has established two endowed scholarships— one for the “Charlie Keyan Endowed Scholarship in Armenian Studies” and one for student-athletes in the football program.

New Director:
Shannon Spann Puphal
Fresno State alumna Shannon Spann Puphal [1998] has been named Director of Campaign Communications at Fresno State. She holds a BA and MA from Fresno State and is a FSAA member. 

Fresno State
Ranked in Top 10
The Lyles Center for Entrepreneurship Program was ranked No. 8 on the Top 10 National/Regional Programs in the U.S. by “Entrepreneur” magazine. In 2005-06, the Lyles Center will offer two $10,000 scholarships to high school and community college students having an existing business who attend Fresno State. Details: 347-6834.

Bulldog Water Polo Ranked No. 1
The Fresno State Women’s Bulldog Water Polo Club has earned a No. 1 national poll ranking from the Collegiate Water Polo Association. The 18-member club is seeking community support and sponsors to participate at the Pacific Coast Division Championship in April. Details: 284-7549.

Faculty Who Energize Fresno State: Raymond Hall
Fresno State alumnus, Dr. Raymond Hall [1988] teaches physics and critical thinking courses in the Physics Department and the Smittcamp Family Honors Program. [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 June of 2005. Cohort I graduated in December of 2004 and Cohort II is scheduled to graduate in December of 2005. Contact Professor Tom Burns for details or call  278-3077. | [Online]
 

Baseball at Pete Beiden Field
April 2-3; vs. Rice | April 22-24; vs. Nevada. Cheer on Beau Mills [#27] and the team.

Softball
at Bulldog Diamond
April 13; vs. UNLV | April 15-16; vs. San Jose State | April 22-23; vs. Tulsa. Support Nichole Willis [#21] and the team.

Women's Golf
April 4-5; Fresno State Invitational, Riverbend Country Club. Cheer on Laura Luethke and the team.

Men’s Tennis
at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
April 10; vs. UC Santa Barbara. Support Sergiu Modoc and the team.

Women’s Tennis
at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center
April 9; vs. Loyola Marymount; vs. Saint Mary’s | April 10; vs. Portland. Cheer on Katharina Winterhalter and the team.

Track & Field
April 2-6; Bob Mathias Fresno Relays Week | April 22-23; Cal Nevada Championships. Support Sean Marzolf and the team.

Football Scrimmage
in Visalia
April 2; Central Valley Christian High School, Visalia. More than 3,000 "Red Wave" fans are expected to attend this event. Details: 278-DOGS.

Women's Basket Ball Coach:
Adrian Wiggins
After assisting the Fresno State Women's Basketball Team to 20 wins and a berth to the WNIT, Adrian Wiggins will remain as the Basketball Coach for the 2005-06 Season.

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!
 

Stephen Abas, a former Fresno State Wrestler and the U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist [Athens], has been named to the NCAA Division I 75th Anniversary Team, celebrating the best college wrestlers from the past 75 years. He was honored by the FSAA at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2004 and with a personalized brick on Bulldog Walkway.

Trent Dilfer [1993] is the new Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. He is an FSAA Life Member. 

James Donlon [1968] has been named Senior Vice President and CFO for ArvinMeritor in Troy, MI.  

Marlene [Tucker] Duncan [1969] has been credentialed as the sole female Master Instructor in the U.S. by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Marlene and her husband, Jack Duncan [1969] teach retired J.R.O.T.C. instructors on how to teach high school students air rifle marksmanship.

Jerry Dyer [1984] has been elected Third Vice President of the California Police Chiefs Association, putting him in line to head the organization that represents more than 300 chiefs and police departments. A FSAA member, Dyer is the Chief of Police for the City of Fresno. 

Frank Gilstrap [1968] has been named Resident Director of the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research & Extension Center in Dallas. 

Orlando Huff has signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. As a Bulldog, Huff was a two-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection with a team-leading 94 tackles. 

Darryl Inaba has been appointed President/CEO for the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics, Inc. in San Francisco which serves 65,000 individuals on an annual basis. Dr. Inaba is also the author of "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders."

Charlotte [Lawrence] Jenks [1997] serves as Executive Director for the Central California Pride Network, based in Fresno 

Adam LaZarre [1997] is the Winemaker at Hahn Estates in Soledad, CA. 

Laurie Marshall [1999] has been presented the 2005 Golden Torch Award for Outstanding Woman in Tehnology of the Year by the National Society of Black Engineers. Marshall is a Areospace Engineer at the NASA Dryen Flight Research Center.

Julia Dudley Najieb [1995] has authored the book titled "Marcus Wesson The Mysterious Web of Deception." 

John Patnott [1973] has celebrated his 25th year of coaching swimming. The Head Coach of Men's Swimming at Hope College in Holland, MI, Patnott was named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year in 1991, 1994 and 1998.

Herbert Scott [1964] has released a new book of poems, "Sleeping Woman." He also has recently retired from the English Department at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo after 36 years. 

Muriel [Schmeiser] Smittcamp [1940] was named 2005 Woman of the Year by Senator Chuck Poochigian [1972] for California's 14th Senate District. Smittcamp and Poochigian are FSAA Life Members.

Randall "Stumpy" Stumpfhauser [2003] is a three-time International Cycling Union World Champion. A native of Sanger, CA, he has been racing professionally for the past nine years. 

Brian Turner [1994] soon-to-be-released book of poems, "Here, Bullet," has been awarded the Beatrice Hawley First Book Price by Alice James Books, which was written while Turner was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. The title poem was also featured in the Fall 2004 issue of "The Georgia Review." 

Ryan Turner [2004] is the COO of Pacific Ethanol, Inc., a company founded by Bill Jones [1971]. Turner is a recent graduate of the Executive MBA program at Fresno State; Jones is the former Secretary of State [R-Calif.] and a FSAA Life Member.
 

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