California State University, Fresno.
Fresno State Alumni Association. Smittcamp Alumni House.

T H E   B U L L D O G   B Y T E

March 2006

 FSAA Upcoming Events

Become a Member!

Since 1912, the Fresno State Alumni Association have boosted Bulldog loyalty, pride and spirit in Fresno State! Our members support students and enjoy special benefits!

Bridge Fresno State’s rich past to a bright future! Provide support to all Fresno State Alumni!

Join the Fresno State Alumni Association!

Bulldog Paw Print.

Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State

The two-story, 10,000-square-foot Smittcamp Alumni House stands near the main entrance to Fresno State, welcoming alumni, students and friends to campus. Available for rentals. Call 278-2761.

Bulldog Paw Print.

Buy a Brick!

The Commemorative Brick Courtyard is filled with 700-plus personalized bricks, but we still have room for 100 more bricks! Support Fresno State! Give lasting recognition to someone special. The perfect gift!

Bulldog Paw Print.

Bulldog Walkway
at Fresno State!

Bulldog Walkway is a new, permanent, on-campus tribute to Fresno State alumni, graduates and friends. Personalized tiles and bricks leave a lasting impression to those who hold Fresno State near and dear to their hearts.
Fresno State Alumni Merchandise
Show your Bulldog Loyalty & Spirit! Wear your Bulldog Pride!

Bulldog Shop
Kennel Bookstore

Bulldog Paw Print.
Top 10

Things That Make Fresno State Unique!

Bulldog Paw Print.
Alma Mater
Let us in song, our voices raise
In Cloistered Courts, to sound thy praise.
Each voice and heart that sings is true
To thee, oh, Cardinal and Blue.
For thee, our hopes and memories;
For thee, our hearts and loyalties.
Thy sons and daughters hail thee great,
Our Alma Mater, Fresno State!
[
SEE SHEET MUSIC]
Speaker.
[PLAY] Alma Mater
Bulldog Paw Print.
Fight! Varsity!
Fight! Varsity!
On your toes, dig in and hit that line!
We're all pulling hard for you. So fight and give the best there is in you.
Fight! Varsity!
On your toes and dig that line! We'll fight on to victory.
We're always true to Fresno State!

[CHANT]
B-U-L-L-D-O-G-S-!

Go Dogs Go!
Fight Dogs Fight!
G-o Dogs!
[
SEE SHEET MUSIC]
Speaker. [PLAY] Fight Song
Bulldog Paw Print.
Logo: CASE 7 Bronze Medal Winner 2003.
Bulldog Paw Print.
Logo: PRSA: 2005 Image Award of Excellence
Bulldog Paw Print.
The Bulldog Byte Archive
Executive Director: Jacquelyn K. Glasener, MA '02 | Publisher and Editor: Peter Robertson, BA '92, MA '95, MBA '05 | Student Interns: Jennifer Vogt and Elise Aydelotte | Thanks to the Office of University
Communications:
Assistant Vice President: Mark Aydelotte, BA '74; Shirley Armbruster, BA '73; Tom Uribes |  Special  thanks to the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band

Grad Fair Salutes the Class of 2005. [Photo by Peter Robertson].NOW ON SALE!
FSAA Grad Fair Salutes the
Class of 2006

March 14 & 15; Kennel
Grad Fair logo.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] | [Senior Experience]

State Capitol Building in Sacramento, Calif.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]

Kremen School of Education at Fresno State.RSVP TODAY!
Alumni & Friends
of the Kremen School
of Education
April 20; Residence
Dining Hall. The events honors Dale Drew, Jose Elgorriaga [1953], Armen Bacon [1972] and Lloyd Wamhof [1966]. [Wamhof is an FSAA member]. Tickets are $35 per person. Call: 278-0249. | [Online]

Vino Italian at Fresno State Winery. [Photo by Peter Robertson].FSAA MEMBERS SAVE 50%
Vino Italiano Wine Tasting
April 20;
Fresno State Winery. FSAA members can save 50% on tickets! $10 General and just $5 for FSAA members. | [Online]

Photo: New Science II Building at Fresno State.RSVP TODAY!
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]

Photo: Golf with the Alumni & Friends of the Craig School of Business!NOW ON SALE!
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]

Photo: Chicano Alumni Chapter Carnival!NOW ON SALE!
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]

Fresno Grizzlies.TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!
Fresno State Night
at Grizzlies' Stadium

May 4; vs. Tucson Sidewinders, Grizzlies' Stadium. Join Fresno State alumni and friends for specially priced, discounted tickets.
| [Online]

Logo: MCJ Alumni Chapter.SAVE THE DATE!
MCJ Alumni Chapter:
Celebrate with Paws from the Past

May 12; Music Building. This outdoor event featuring faculty from the past and present, is hosted by the new MCJ Alumni Chapter. Come and connect with Fresno State! Free admission. Please RSVP to Betsy Hayes. 278-2087.|
[Online]

Bret Engleman of Englemann Cellers. [Photo by Peter Robertson].JOIN CREATIVE FRESNO!
June Blender
June 2; Engelmann Cellars. Enjoy an evening with  FSAA Life member, Board member and Winemaker Bret Engelman [1996, 1999] [pictured], with assistance from Albert Cano [1994], for
Creative Fresno's June Blender. Logo: Creative Fresno.For more than a century, the Engelman family has been producing fine wines with quirky and curious labels such as Gravel Pit Syrah and Zinaz. Each name, of course, comes with an interesting story that Bret is always eager to share. | [Online]

Fresno State Alumna, Mary Graham. SAVE $10 WITH
BULLDOG BYTE DISCOUNT!

Women of Faith— Contagious Joy!

June 16 & 17.
Featuring Logo: Women of Faith.Fresno State alumna Mary Graham [1968]. Call toll-free: [888] 49-FAITH. Use Fresno State code FRALUM and save $10 per person! | [FresnoStateNews.com] | [Online]

Logo: LA Dodgers.FSAA MEMBERS SAVE 30%!
CSU Dodger Day
July 9; Dodger Stadium. Enjoy Major League Baseball in the City of Angels. LA Dodgers vs. SF Giants. FSAA members save 30% or $3 per ticket!
| [Online]

Photo: Old Administration Building at FSC.Fond memories from Fresno State College?
Fresno City College is collecting memories from Fresno State alumni regarding the Old Administration Building at the former campus. To share, please contact
Fresno State graduate student, Craig Armstrong.

FSAA T-shirt.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% at the Bulldog Shop 15% at the Kennel Bookstore.

Photo: Fresno State Marching Band. [Photo by Peter Robertson].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!] “Th
y sons and daughters hail thee great, Our Alma Mater Fresno State!” | [View more FSAA/Red Wave Tailgate photos].

Speaker.
[PLAY] Alma Mater  | Speaker. [PLAY] Fight Song

Photo: Smittcamp Alumni House Commemerative Brick Paperweight.

Pave Your Way! Buy a Brick!
Make a lasting impression with a personalized brick for the
Commemorative Brick Courtyard at the Smittcamp Alumni Hous
e. 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!

Photo: FSAA Life Membership Card. Don't leave home without it!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]

Fresno State Alumni Association hat.15% FSAA Member Discounts!
Get Your Bulldog Gear!

The
Kennel Bookstore has increased the FSAA member discount on Fresno State apparel and imprinted items from 10% to 15%! Just in time for summer, take advantage of this increased, special offer!

Photo: Alma Mater Pro Shop.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, just in time for graduation and Fathers' Day! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fresno State Alumni Association. | [Online]

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

Logo: eGrad & Alumni student Loan Consolidation Program.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]

Logo: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.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]

Marsh Affinity Groups.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 for
Fresno State  alumni on moving from either coast-to-coast or all points in between! | Call toll-free: [800] 905-5536 | [Online]

Office Depot logo.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]

Logo: University Alumni Travel Benefits.UATB
University Alumni Travel Benefits Programs offers Bulldogs thousands of vacation rental properties for only $349 per week! Plan your trip today! | Coll-free: [888] 729-3842. | [Online

Logo: MonsterTrak.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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 Bulldog Walkway at Fresno State

Photo: U.S. Silver Medalist Stephen Abas [Freestyle Wrestling]. [Photo by Peter Robertson].Become a part of Bulldog Walkway!
U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist
Stephen Abas displays his personalized tile at Bulldog Walkway. Tiles are priced at $1,000, $500 and $250 each. Special thanks to our sponsor Merrill Lynch. Merrill Lynch.Proceeds benefit the FSAA's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. Place your order today! [Online]. Or call Lois May at 278-2761.
 

 FSAA: Supporting Students and Fresno State!
FSAA.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!

Amanda Coy. [Photo by Peter Robertson].Born in San Jose, Amanda Coy is graduating with a BA in Theater Arts. An active member of Jumpstart Fresno, she is a College of Arts and Humanities’ Dean’s Medalist nominee. “I appreciate all the support that I’ve received while a student,” she says. “The FSAA student scholarship has made my education at Fresno State a reality. Thank you.”

Christoper Rusca. [Photo by Peter Robertson].Graduating senior Christopher Rusca comes from a Fresno State Bulldog family. His father, Rodney [1973]; and his brother, Rodney, Jr. [2004]; graduated from Fresno State. His sister, Tracy Cruthfield [1997] and uncle Stephen Rusca [1977] are also graduate. A Smittcamp Honors College student and a Craig Honors Scholar, Chris is majoring in Accounting and Business Administration, with a minor in Economics. “I value the importance of the FSAA scholarship,” he says. “Upon graduation I will give back to my Alma Mater and the FSAA. Thanks for the support.”

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

 Upcoming Campus Events

Photo: Music Building.FSAA Member Discounts!
Music Department

March 5; Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” | March 12; Gillian Weir, organ | March 18; Accounts by Threes [Orpheus] | March 22; Elizabeth Morrow, cello | March 24; Fresno State Jazz Bands Special Alumni Concert | March 30; Yefim Bronfman, piano [Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concert Series].
Discounts for FSAA members.

Choir from the University of New Orleans.“How Can I Keep From Singing?”

March 6; Concert Hall. Five local choirs are presenting a concert titled, “How Can I Keep From Singing?”— a benefit for the Choirs of the University of New Orleans [pictured]. Featured choirs include the City Singers and Concert Choir from Fresno City College, Gibson Elementary Gold Note Choir, and
Fresno State’s Concert Choir and Chamber Singers. Call: 278-2539.

Early Mesopotama.Michael Roaf: “Art and War at the Achaemenid Court”
March 6; Leon S. and
Pete Peters Educational Center, New Student Recreation Center [adjacent to the Save Mart Center]. Dr. Michael Roaf will discuss more that two decades of work at archaeological sites of ancient Persia and Mesopotamia, known today as Iran and Iraq. Presented by the Department of Geography and the College of Social Sciences, with support from the Fresno County Archaeological Society, San Joaquin Valley Chapter. Information: 278-5236.

Woodcut by Tom Killion.Tom Killion: Illustrating the High Sierra— Adapting Japanese Woodcut Techniques for Letterpress Printing
March 10; Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center. The Friends of the Madden Library present well-known printmaker, Dr. Tom Killion. Reservations required. 278-5790.

"Soul of Money" by Lynne Twist.Lynne Twist:
“The Soul of Money”

March 14; Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship present Lynne Twist, author of “The Soul of Money.” Tickets required: 294-2045.

Kids' Day with "The Fresno Bee."Kids’ Day 2006
March 14. Special editions of “Kids’ Day” in “The Fresno Bee” will be sold by students, faculty and staff of Fresno State. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of Central California. To support, please call: 278-7079.

Beethoven.Orpheus:
Accounts by Threes

March 18; Wahlberg Recital Hall. This free concert presents works by Froelich, Beethoven [pictured] and Shostakovich. [Donations accepted]. Call: 278-2654.

"Bent to Earth" by Blas Manuel DeLuna.Alumni Poetry Reading
at Fresno State!

March 23; Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center. Fresno State Alumni Blas Manuel "Here, Bullet" by Brian Turner.DeLuna [1995], author of "Bent to the Earth, and Brian Turner [1994] author of "Here, Bullet," return to the Fresno State campus for a poetry reading. Sponsored by the Department of English. Details: 278-2553. | [Online]

"The Diviners."FSAA Member Discounts!
University Theatre:

“The Diviners”

March 24 - April 1; University Theatre. Written by Jim Leonard, Jr. and directed by Brad Myers. Discounts for FSAA members. Call: 278-2216.

Peace Garden at Fresno State.Preview Day
March 25; Peace Garden. The Academic and Student Services Information Fair showcases Fresno State to prospective students. Sponsored by Student Outreach Services. Details: 278-2048. 

"Island of the Skog" by Steven Kellogg.Steven Kellogg:
“Island of the Skog”

March 27; Residence Dining Hall. Award-winning children’s author and illustrator, Steven Kellogg, is the featured speaker at this lecture, reception and book signing. Sponsored by Jumpstart, the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature and Fresno READS. Reservations required: 278-8116.

Edward Diener.Visiting Psychology Scholars
April 3; Tenaya Lodge at
Yosemite. A panel of recognized scholars in social psychology, including Fresno State alumnus Dr. Edward Diener [1968] [pictured]. He is the a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, Champaign; and the co-editor of “The Journal of Happiness.” Sponsored by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Fresno State, the College of Science and Mathematics and the Department of Psychology. Advance registration required. | [Online]

10th Annual Common Threads.10th Annual Common Threads
April 7; Satellite Student Union. Award recipients this year are Barbara Chrisman, Gay Hooper, Milenda Meders, Sue Safarjian and Patricia Wickstrom. The Tapestry Award will also be presented to
Carol [Robertson] Chandler [1971]. Tickets: 278-4266.

Vintage Days 2006.Vintage Days:
"Out of This World"

April 20-23; Fresno State. This four-day celebration attracts more than 50,000 people! Presented by Student Activities and Leadership Development. Details: 278-2078. | [Online]


Book by Betty Edwards.Betty Edwards:
Unweaving the Rainbow

April 27; Leon S. and
Pete Peters Educational Center, New Student Recreation Center [adjacent to the Save Mart Center]. Dr. Betty Edwards, Professor Emerita of Art, CSU Long Beach, is the author of “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” Lecture is presented by the College of Arts and Humanities in conjunction with the Fresno Metropolitan Museum. Reservations required. Contact Linda Chouinard or call 441-1444. | [Online]

Ag One at Fresno State.11th Annual Ag One Community Salute
May 12;
Fresno Convention Center. Ag One’s Community Salute dinner honors Jack Woolf. Proceeds benefit the Ag One/Jack Woolf Scholarship Endowment Fund. Details: 278-4266.

Fresno State's Class of 2005. [Photo by Peter Robertson].95th Commencement
May 20; Save Mart Center. More than 20 graduation ceremonies presented on-campus will culminate with Fresno State's
95th Commencement honoring the Class of 2006. | | [Online] | [Senior Experience]

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 The Save Mart Center at Fresno State

Photo: Black Eyed Peas.Black Eyed Peas
March 23.
485-TIXS.

RRBD.BD en Concierto
March 24.
485-TIXS.

The Wiggles.The Wiggles
April 21.
485-TIXS.

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

Fresno State alumna Mary Graham.SAVE $10 WITH
BULLDOG BYTE DISCOUNT!

Women of Faith— Contagious Joy!

June 16 & 17.
Featuring Fresno State alumna Mary Graham [1968]. Call toll-free: [888] 49-FAITH Cal. Use Fresno State code FRALUM and save $10 per person! [Online]

Logo: Fresno Falcons.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 News Updates

fresnostatenews.com

Pat Hunter and Fresno State alumna Janice Stevens. [Photo by Peter Robertson].Alumna Illustrates
and Donates Book to FSAA

Fresno State alumna Janice M. Stevens [1993] [left] has written the text for the new book, "Fresno's Architectural Past," featuring the historic watercolors of Pat Hunter [right]. Available at the Kennel Bookstore, as well as at Gallery II in Fresno, They have autographed a donated copy of the new book to the Smittcamp Alumni House. [If you are an alumnus or alumna and author or illustrator that would like to donate a book to the FSAA, please call Lois May at 278-2761].

Fresno State student Helen Ochoa.Bulldog Featured on Univision
Fresno State student, Helen Ochoa, is in the midst of the “Objetivo Fama” contest being filmed in Puerto Rico on the Univision Network. A native of Mendota and an MCJ major, she’s getting tremendous support from her sorority sisters at Sigma Alpha Zeta. Buena suerte, Helen!

Hispanic Youth Symposium.First Hispanic Youth Symposium
Fresno State will host more than 150 Central California high students from Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare and Madera counties at the first-ever Hispanic Youth Symposium held in the Western United States. Scheduled August 2 to 6, the theme of the symposium is Raices y Alas [Roots and Wings].

Cora and John Harvey.Harvey’s Bequest $1.5 Million
A bequest from the estate of Dr. John M. and Cora G. Harvey of $1.5 million will provide endowment scholarships to students pursuing studies in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. | [Online]

Telly Award [Silver].Two Telly Awards for MCJ
Fresno State's Department of Mass Communication and Journalism won two national awards for local television excellence, a collaboration of Summer Arts and KVPT Channel 18 [PBS]-- "Summer Arts Celebrates the Blues" and "Breath of Life," which were filmed at Fresno's the Tower Theatre.
| [Online]

Logo: CSU Summer Arts at Fresno State.8th Year for CSU Summer Arts
at Fresno State

For the eighth year in a row,
Fresno State will host the CSU Summer Arts program on campus, beginning on July 2. Hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities, about 500 students are expected to participate in the program, which culminates with 41 performances and exhibitions presented to the public. Details: 241-6090. | [Online]

SB 569 Information.SB 569 Notice
Senate Bill 569 was passed to allow the continuation of programs that provide beneficial services that greatly support the FSAA to help provide you the activities, communications and services expected. The FSAA is partially state funded for its programs and currently must rely on membership dues and soon, affinity programs for its development. Additional information about the FSAA and SB 569 may be obtained online @ www.fresnostatealumni.com.

Logo: The Collegian at Fresno State.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.

Craig School of Business at Fresno State logo.

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

 RED All Over: Bulldog Athletics

Bulldog Baseball.Baseball
March
3-4-5; vs. Portland | March 7-8; vs. San Francisco | March 12; vs. Bucknell | March 13-18; Pepsi/ Johnny Quik Classic | March 24-25-26; vs. Sacramento State. Support the Baseball team!

Brittani Green, Lady Bulldogs' Basketball.Women’s Basketball
March 4; vs. Nevada. Cheer on Brittani Green [#2] and the Lady Bulldogs!

Fresno State Equestrian Team member.Equestrian
March 25; Regional, English/Western. Support the Equestrian team.

Kristen Sylvester, Bulldog Softball.Softball
March 8; vs. St. Francis NY | March 9; vs. DePaul | March 10-12; Bulldog Classic presented by Bingham Toyota | March 12; vs. Oregon State | March 12; vs. Washington | March 14; vs. Southern Utah. Cheer Kristen Sylvester [#5] and the Bulldog Softball team.

Jakub Cech, Men's Tennis.Men’s Tennis

March 8; vs.
Middle Tennessee State | March 11; vs. San Diego | March 22; vs. DePaul. Support Jakub Cech and the Tennis team.

WWomen's Tennis.omen’s Tennis
March 8; vs. William & Mary | March 11; vs. Penn | March 12; vs. New Mexico | March 25; vs. Pacific. Cheer on the Tennis team.

Kyle Montgomery, Fresno State Track & Field.Track & Field
March 31 and April 1; Cal Nevada Championships. Support Kyle Montgomery [Jumps] and the Bulldog Track Team. Support Kyle Montgomery and the Track & Field Team.

American Specialty Trucks' "Fresno State Bulldog" vehicle.Bulldog Editions
Red Wave fans can purchase special, limited-edition Ford vehicles, produced by American Specialty Trucks. The Fresno State Bulldogs’ edition is one of the most popular with 25 trucks sold.


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

 Fresno State Alumni Class Notes

Rogue Festival. Image by Enrique Abdala, Fresno State alumnus, deceased.Enjoy Rogue 2006— Several Fresno State alumni are involved in the 5th annual Rogue Festival, held March 2 to 11 throughout Fresno’s Tower District and downtown Fresno— Jeremy “Jaguar” Bennett [1992] presents “Sanitized for Your Protection,” Joanne Calhoun performs with Acoustic Jazz, Blake Jones [1985, 1998] presents “The Ill-Advised Solo Show,” Aileen R. Imperatrice [1992] has a one-woman art exhibit, Enrique Lopez [1982] designed the festival artwork, which was selected posthumously, Mallory Moad [1980] has a one-woman show, “The Wheel of the Dada” and Fresno State’s New Music Ensemble features “Symbiosis.” Calhoun is an FSAA member.| [Online]

Kremen School of Education at Fresno State.Alumni & Friends of the Kremen School of Education will honor the following at its Noted Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 20 Dale Drew, Jose Elgorriaga [1953], Armen Bacon [1972] and Lloyd Wamhof [1966]. Wamhof is an FSAA member.

Carol Chandler.Carol [Robertson] Chandler [1971] is being honored at the 10th annual Common Threads luncheon on April 7th with the Tapestry Award. A founding member of Common Threads, she currently serves as a Member of the California State University Board of Trustees. Chandler is an FSAA Life member.

Philiip Cline.Phillip J. Cline [1973] was recently featured in "The Profile" of "The Business Journal" in Fresno. He is the District Attorney for the County of Tulare.

Roy Christopher.Roy Christopher [1957] will return for his 17th assignment as production designer of an Academy Awards® Presentation. [This year's set design includes inspirations from S. Charles Lee, Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts. [Photo by Point Anderson].the architect that designed Fresno's Tower Theater, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.] He has received a total of 35 Emmy nominations, 16 of them for his work on the Oscar telecast. Christopher has won a total of eight Emmys, six for his work on Oscar sets. He is an FSAA Life member

Blas Manual DeLuna.Blas Manuel DeLuna [1995], author of "Bent to the Earth, returns to the Fresno State campus for a poetry reading on March 23 at the University Business Center. DeLuna is one of five finalists for the National Book Critics' Circle Award for his debut book.

Edward Diener. [Photo by TIME magazine].Edward Diener [1968], a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, Champaign, was referred to "Dr. Happiness" in the January 2005 issue of "Time." He returns to his alma mater in April for a panel discussion on social psychology. | [Online]

Schering-Plough logo.Carlos Dourado [1977] has been appointed Vice President and General Manager for Schering Canada, based in Montreal. He has worked for Schering-Plough since 1978.

Bob Irwin and son.Robert "Bob" Erwin [1982], pictured with his son, Benjamin, owns and operates NewInk Marketing Services in San Jose

Austin Frost.Austin Frost [1999] a composer, musician and soundesigner, has founded AustinFrostMusic. 

Thiago Ghilardi.Thiago Ghilardi [2002], who was a two-time finisher in the Climb to Kaiser, will soon be completing his around-the-world bike tour, a fundraiser for Room to Read. He is currently in Uruguay. | [Online]

Mary Graham.Mary Graham [1968], the President of Women of Faith, is a featured speaker at the Contagious Joy Conference to be held at the Save Mart Center on June 16 and 17. Graham is offering a special BULLDOG BYTE discountCall toll-free: [888] 49-FAITH. Use Fresno State code FRALUM and save $10 per person! | [Online]

Glenn Haller.Glenn Haller [1989], Antelope Valley College's Sport Information Director, was selected as the 2006 recipient of the California Community College Sports Information Association's BRASS TOP Award— Bringing Respect And Superior Service To Our Profession. The award will be presented on April 7th at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento

Lars Hawkes.Lars Hawkes [1987] has donated to and installed four large sculptures for the McGroaty Arts Center in Tunjunga, Calif. | [Online]

Eddie Jimenez.Edward "Eddie" Jimenez [1995] is the new columnist in the Local & State section of "The Fresno Bee." An FSAA member, he's worked at The Bee for 20 years. 

Kris Kessey.Kris Kessey [2001] has an exhibit, "Nest," at Gallery 25 in Fresno throughout the month of March 2006 

Krista Lemos.Krista Lemos [1993] has been appointed the Director of Communication for the University of Minnesota, Crookston. 

Michael Leonardo.Michael Leonardo has been hired as the new Public Utilities' Director for the City of Clovis. For the past 23 years, he has worked for CalTrans and served as Director of District 6 since 2001. 

Fresno Grizzlies' logo.Michael Maiorana [1999] is the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Fresno Grizzlies. 

Paul Maragoni.Paul Maragoni [1978] has joined the ConSol in Stockton as a Mechanical Engineer.

Brian Turner.Brian Turner [1994] returns to the Fresno State campus for a poetry reading on March 23 at the University Business Center. He is the author of "Here, Bullet," the winner of the 2005 Beatrice Hawley Award.

Deanna Atalig [Castro] Sablan.Deanna Atalig [Castro] Sablan [1997] has been named a Certified International Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors. She is a Senior Analyst withthe Office of the Public Auditor for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Dale Samuelian.Dale Samuelian [1974] has been recognized as on of the top three Sales Persons of the Year for 2005 by Pearson Realty. He is an FSAA Life member.

Bill Shaughnessy.William "Bill" Shaughnessy [1987] is the General Manager for Microsoft/MSN based in Redmond, Wash. His current project includes consolidating MS' efforts in Asia-Pacific, Greater China and Japan. He is an FSAA member

Fresno's Architectural Past.Janice M. Stevens [1993] has written the text for the new book, "Fresno's Architectural Past," featuring the historic watercolors of Pat Hunter. Available at the Kennel Bookstore, as well as at Gallery II in Fresno, They have autographed a donated copy of the new book to the Smittcamp Alumni House. [If you are an alumnus or alumna and author or illustrator that would like to donate a book to the FSAA, please call Lois May at 278-2761].

Scott Towery.Scott Towery [1990], an FFA advisor at Cascade High School in Turner, Oregon, was recently featured in "The Capital Press" a daily newspaper in Salem, Oregon.

Jeff Weaver.Jeff Weaver [1998] joined the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as the starting pitcher. The former Fresno State pitcher is wearing "Bulldog red" again, this time jersey #36. Most recently with the LA Dodgers, Weaver's one-year contract as a free agent is valued at $9 million.

Lloyd Wilfong.Lloyd Wilfong [1996], who recently returned from deployment with Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Army National Guard, presented a flag flown over Kuwait to the Chawanakee Unified School District. Wilfong teaches at the Lighthouse facility for Chawanakee Academy.

"Wood" magazine, published by "Better Homes & Gardens."Gilbert Wilmer [1949] was featured "Best-Ever Workshops" for Workshop 4: A Place for Everything, a division of woodmagazine.com and published by "Better Homes & Gardens." A hardcore do-it-yourselfer, Gil is an FSAA member.
 

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