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February 2006

ORDER TODAY!
Romance Under the Stars
Feb. 11; Downing Planetarium. Join the EOP Alumni Chapter for a wine and cheese fundraiser with proceeds benefiting student scholarships. | [Online]

FSAA TICKET SPECIAL!
Men's Basketball vs. Hawaii
Feb. 13; Save Mart Center. FSAA members can purchase upper bowl tickets for just $5 each. Limited to six tickets per member, while supplies last. Support Ja'Vance Coleman [#34] and the team. | [Online]

SAVE THE DATES!
FSAA Grad Fair Salutes the
Class of 2006
March 14 & 15; Kennel Bookstore. In addition to a one-year FSAA membership, participants receive a Bulldogs Forever T-shirt, Fresno State Alumni license plate and discounts on diploma frames, graduation announcements, plus caps and gowns. Sign up today! 278-ALUM. | [Online]

RSVP TODAY!
CSU Alumni Reception
March 20; 6-8 PM | Sacramento Convention Center. Wear Bulldog red and join Fresno State alumni, legislators, and alumni from all of the 23 CSU campuses in a casual evening of networking. Please RSVP to 278-ALUM. | [Online]

BOOK A CRUISE TODAY!
Lost Cities of Libya and Tunisia
April 10-21. Travel to the lost cities of Libya and Tunisia with Fresno State Professor Emeritus Victor Davis Hanson aboard the Travel Dyamics’ cruise ship “Corinthian II.”  Call toll-free: [800] 257-5767. | [Online]

SAVE THE DATES!
College of Science and Mathematics Alumni Reunion
April 21 – 23; Fresno State. The first alumni reunion in the history of the College of Science and Mathematics coincides with Vintage Days. | [Online]

SAVE THE DATE!
11th Annual Alumni and Friends of the Craig School of Business Golf Tournament
April 28; Fig Garden Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit the A&F of the Craig School of Business student scholarship endowment fund. Sponsorship opportunities available. For details, please e-mail Caty Massey Perez [2005] or call 278-8243. | [Online]

SAVE THE DATE!
Chicano Alumni Chapter Carnaval
April 28; Satellite Student Union. The Chicano Alumni Chapter hosts a fundraiser to support student scholarships. For details, please e-mail Frances Peña-Olgin [1977, 1979] or call 278-2048. | [Online]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
2006 Top Dog Alumni Awards
Fresno State's most-prestigious event, the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala, honors an alumnus or alumna from each of the eight colleges and schools, as well as the Departments of Athletics and Student Affairs. Also presented are the Distinguished Alumnus or Alumna Award and the Arthur Safstrom Service Award. Make a nomination by the February 28. Call: 278-ALUM. | [Online]

Official Fresno State Alumni Merchandise: Available at the Bulldog Shop and the Kennel Bookstore
Show your Bulldog Loyalty, Pride and Spirit by wearing your Bulldog Pride. FSAA members 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!” | [View more FSAA/Red Wave Tailgate photos].

[PLAY] Alma Mater  | [PLAY] Fight Song

Pave Your Way! Buy a Brick!
Make a lasting impression with a personalized 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! 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:
95 BULLDOG BUCKS!
FSAA members are afforded 95 various BULLDOG BUCKS: Benefits of Membership. Join the FSAA today and enjoy savings on and off campus! Attract the buying-power of 7,650 dues-paying FSAA members!

Take advantage of Bulldog Loyalty, Pride and Spirit. In addition to supporting students and Fresno State, the benefits of membership are priceless! | [Online]

American Insurance Program
Special life insurance policies for Fresno State alumni. | Toll-free: [800] 922-1245. | [Online]

Alma Mater Pro Shop
Fresno State Bulldog golf and related items such as bags, drivers, head covers, putters and towels are now available online. Gift certificates also make the perfect gift! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fresno State Alumni Association. | [Online]

eGrad & Alumni Student Loan Consolidation Program
Save now with the lowest rates in history! Reduce monthly payments and lower the interest rate on eligible Fresno State student loans. | Call [866] 311-8083. | [Online]

Liberty Mutual Auto & Home Policies
Take advantage of Fresno State’s Group Savings Plus. Save on auto and home insurance policies. | Toll-free: [877] 283-4205. | [Online]

VPI Pet Insurance
The FSAA has partnered with VPI Pet Insurance offering comprehensive coverage for cats and dogs. | Details: [800] USA-PETS. | [Online].

CSA Travel Protection
Special Bulldog travel insurance. Make arrangements before you depart! | Toll-free: [877] 519-3007.

Marsh Affinity Groups
Dental, health and vision insurance polices at specially reduced Fresno State rates. | Call toll-free: [888] 560-ALUM. | [Online]

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

Wild at Work Vacations
Save on family vacations throughout California and the world. Includes discounts to favorites such as Disneyland, too. | [Online]

Career Services at Fresno State
FSAA members save $5 at Career Services. Utilize MonsterTRAK.com to promote career development, job and internship searches, graduate school and professional endeavors. Call 278-2381.

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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]. 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 2005-06, 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!

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

Fresno native Jodi Miysaki is a sophomore earning a BA degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. She is also a member of the Student Alumni Association. Jodi comes from a Bulldog family, too. Her parents, Rick and Marlene Miysaki, also attended Fresno State. “This FSAA scholarship helps me greatly,” she said. “Thank you for the support.”

Born in Provo, Utah; Jonathan Good recently graduated with his BS degree in Nursing from Fresno State. A member of the campus ROTC, Jonathon plans to begin his career as a U. S. Army nurse. “Thank you for this scholarship,” he said. “I will always remember what the FSAA has done for me.”

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

FFA Field Day and State Finals
Feb. 4; Ag Science Building. Approximately 3,500 students are expected to attend the Mid-Winter Field Day and State Finals at Fresno State, hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Information: 278-5197.

Music Department
Feb. 6; Duo46 with Matt Gould, guitar & Beth Schneider, violin [pictured] | Feb. 8; Saxophone Clinic | Feb. 18; Orpheus | Feb. 20; Double Reed Gala Recital | Feb. 28; Wind Ensemble. Discounts available for FSAA members! Tickets: 278-2654.

ULS: Alfie Kohn
Feb. 7; Satellite Student Union.
With the University Lecture Series' theme “Overhauling the Transmission Model,” author Alfie Kohn will argue that students aren’t receptacles to be filled with knowledge— therefore we must rethink the traditional emphasis on memorizing and practicing skills. Discounts available for FSAA members. Tickets: 278-2431.

“My Son Shall Be Armenian”
Feb. 10; IT 101. The Armenian Students Organization and the Armenian Studies Program presents the 7^th Annual Armenian Film Festival. Featured film is Hagop Goudsouzian’s “My Son Shall Be Armenian” [2004]. Details: 278-2669.

African People’s History Month
Feb. 10; Fashion Show at SSU | Feb. 15; Bowling Night at USU Recreation Center | Feb. 27, African American Student Recruitment Conference at SSU. Other FREE events scheduled, also. Details: 278-2832.

Fresno State Brass Festival
Feb. 11; New Music Building. The 2006 Fresno State Brass Festival features Mike Olmos [pictured], an inspiring Bay-area jazz trumpet artist, as well as Fresno State faculty Michael Caldwell, Tom Hiebert, Steve Trapani and Ed Hull. Discounts available for FSAA members. Call: 278-2137.

Portable Dance Troupe
Feb. 17-19 and 21-25; John Wright Theatre. Discounts available for FSAA members. Tickets: 278-2216.

National Engineering Week
Feb. 19 -25; Fresno State. The College of Engineering hosts National Engineering Week with the theme, "Designing and Building the Future." Details: 278-2500.

ULS: Patrick Moore
Feb. 28; Satellite Student Union.
A founding member of Greenpeace, Dr. Patrick Moore will discuss “Environmentalism for the 21^st Century” at the University Lecture Series. Discounts available for FSAA members. Tickets: 278-2431.

5^th annual Winemaster’s Weekend
March 3-4; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. The weekend culminating with a five-course dinner paired with Fresno State wines. Reservations: [877] 635-5807.

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George Strait
Feb. 3. 485-TIXS.

Juanes
Feb. 12. 485-TIXS.

Monster Jam
Feb. 17 & 18. 485-TIXS.

Aerosmith with Lenny Kravitz
Feb. 20. 485-TIXS.

Bon Jovi
March 1. 485-TIXS.

Black Eyed Peas
March 23. 485-TIXS.

Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest
April 27. 485-TIXS.

Fresno Falcons
ECHL team, the Fresno Falcons, are based at the Save Mart Center. Tickets: 485-PUCK | [Online]

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

For special TICKET DISCOUNT OFFERS and/or GROUP SALES INFORMATION, please contact ANNIE MELVOLD.

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Fresno State's Student Recreation Center Opens
The new $17.6 million Student Recreation Center, also known as the West Complex adjacent to the Save Mart Center, has officially opened. The 92,000 square-foot, two-story building was funded by student fees and private gifts.

Nursing Program Update
The Nursing Department at Fresno State is offering a one-time accelerated nursing program for non-nurses who have a non-nursing BA or BS degree, but are interested in obtaining a MS degree in Nursing. Details: 278-6570. | [Online]

CSU Summer Arts Catalog
July 2006 marks the 8^th consecutive year that the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State has hosted the CSU Summer Arts Program. Choose from 17 different two-week, three-unit courses. Details: 241-6090. | [Online]

Top Kuwaiti Student in the U.S. is a Bulldog
Alia Qali, a Kuwaiti citizen and Fresno State graduating senior has been bestowed Student of the Year the National Union of Kuwaiti Students. She was selected from 1,500 Kuwaiti students nationwide. Slated to graduate this May, Qali plans on attending Georgetown University to pursue a master’s degree in international studies.

KFSR 90.7 FM Honors Black History
Throughout the month of February, Fresno State non-commercial radio station KRSR 90.7 FM will broadcast four, one-hour features on the historical and artistic contributions of peoples of African heritage. The programs will air on Sunday mornings, February 5^th, 12^th, 19^th and 26^th at 9:00 AM.

Sudarshan Kapoor
Honored for Peace Efforts
The Fresno Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the City of Fresno’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee has recently honored Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor for his efforts of establishing racial harmony and social justice for all people.

ATTENTION: BULLDOG BYTE READERS!
iCame, iSaw, iPaw!
Participate in the online survey in exchange for a chance to win a free iPod Nano from FresnoStateNews.com and the Kennel Bookstore. | [Online]

Subscribe to
“The Collegian”
Subscriptions to “The Collegian,” Fresno State’s student-published newspaper, are available for $25 per semester. Call 278-5735 for details.

Executive MBA Program: Cohort IV
Register for the fouth cohort of the Craig School of Business’ Executive MBA program scheduled to begin in April of 2006. | [Online]
 

Bulldog Baseball
Feb. 10-11-12; vs. Pepperdine | Feb. 17-18-19; vs. Utah Valley State | Feb. 24-25-26; vs. Stanford. Cheer on Doug Fister [#37] and the team.

Men’s Basketball
at the Save Mart Center
Feb. 2; vs. San Jose State | Feb. 13; vs. Hawaii - FSAA members can purchase upper bowl tickets for just $5 each to this game! | Feb. 28; vs. Boise State [Big Monday]. Support Renato Cesar [#55] and the team. | [Online]

Women’s Basketball
at the Save Mart Center
Feb. 4; vs. Boise State | Feb. 6; vs. Idaho | Feb. 22; vs. San Jose State. Cheer on Chantella Perea [#11] and the team.

Equestrian
Feb. 11; vs. Georgia | Feb. 18; Fresno State Show. Support Stacey Jo McCalmont and the team.

Women’s Golf
Feb. 27 & 28; Fresno State Invitational at Copper River Country Club. Cheer on Laura Luethke and the team.

Bulldog Softball
Feb. 14; vs. Pacific [2X] | Feb. 22; vs. UC Davis [2X]. Support on Nichole Willis [#21] and the team.

Men’s Tennis
Feb. 16; vs. UNLV. Cheer on Sergiu Modoc and the team.

Bulldog Wrestling
Feb. 7; vs. Cal Poly | Feb. 15; vs. Stanford | Feb. 18; vs. UC Davis. Support Cory Borges [125 lbs.] and the grapplers.

Softball Watch List:
Christina Clark
The Amateur Softball Association has selected the nation’s Top 50 pre-season picks with senior, All-America shortstop Christina Clark [#14] included on the list. Earlier this year, Clark also garnered her third straight pre-season WAC Player of the Year accolade.
The RedZone
Fresno State students now have an identity for their very own section at all Bulldog sporting events. An official university-recognized student organization founded in November by current Fresno State students John Migliazzo, Brent Hansen, Stephen Trembley and Luke Moritz with a simple goal — increase student participation at home sporting events. See the REDZONE in action at Fresno State Men’s Basketball games.

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

Jason A. Bailey [2005] has been hired as an Administrator for Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic & Spine Center Medical Group in Fresno. He recently completed the Executive MBA Program in the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. Bailey is a FSAA member. 

Richard Coviello [1976] is retiring as Fresno County Entomology Farm Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, after 35 years of studying agricultural pests.  

Sharon M. Crofts [1994] was recently promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at the Bank of Hawaii.

Cheri Cruz [1996, 2001] has been hired as the Tutorial Services Coordinator and Academic Specialist with the Learning Resource Center at Fresno State.

William Dyck took 2nd Place in the OLN cable reality mini-series, "Wanted: Ted or Alive," starring Ted Nugent as host.

Joan [Caglia] Finch [1973] and her husband, Clifford, have owned and operated Cliff Finch's Topiary Zoo in Fresno since 1981. On a side note, their son is Andy Finch, a member of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team [Snowboarding]. 

Melanie [Glenn] Fortier [1998] and Warren Fortier [1996, 1998] are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Ava Lauren Fortier. She was born on August 25, 2005. They are FSAA Life members.

Scott Griffin [1976] was recently featured in CIO Interviews of "CIO TODAY." Griffin is the Chief Information Officer for Boeing, based in Chicago.

John S. Hernandez [1996] serves as President of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is a FSAA member.

Genelle [Taylor] Taylor Kumpe [1995] and Matthew Kumpe are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Aiden Christopher Kumpe. He was born on May 31, 2005. They are FSAA Life members. 

Stephen Paul Ortega [1990, 2005] has been hired as San Joaquin Valley's Merchant Account Executive for Entertainment Publications. He is a FSAA member. 

Mary-Ann Warmerdam [1979] was named the Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger [R-Calif.] and confirmed by the California Legislature. She is a FSAA member.

Matthew White [1996] is a realtor with Prudential Real Estate in Fresno.

Kristi [Montevecchi] Whittaker [1999] and Ryan Whittaker [2000] are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Isabella Montevecchi Whittaker. She was born on December 2, 2005.

Frank Carl Wittwer [2005] passed away on January 18, 2006 during US Navy training exercises near Miramar, Calif. A FA-18 pilot stationed in NAS Lemoore [Squadron 97], Lt. Cmder. Wittwer
recently completed the Executive MBA program [Cohort II] in the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. A FSAA member, he officially graduated on December 22, 2005.
 

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