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April 2006

GRAD FAIR 2006 A SUCCESS
FSAA Grad Fair Salutes the Class of 2006
More than 1,000 graduating students purchased the FSAA Grad Pack this year, which represented a 33 percent increase from last year. A one-year membership, a license plate frame and T-shirt were provided to students, as well as a free-lunch from Senior Experience. Representatives from Jostens and Ultimate Exposures were also on hand to assist students, as needed. A few Grad Packs are still left. Call: 278-ALUM. |  [Senior Experience]

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EOP Graduate Reception
April 8; Smittcamp Alumni House. The EOP Alumni Chapter salutes the Class of 2006 with a FREE, special reception for graduates, family and friends. Please RSVP. | [Online]

PLACE YOUR ORDER
Class Rings on Display
April 18-20; Kennel Bookstore. Jostens’ representatives are displaying class rings, especially for the Class of 2006. | [Online]

RESERVE YOUR SPOT
FREE Kaplan Graduate School Admissions Workshop
April 24; Smittcamp Alumni House. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is offering a FREE two-hour workshop on preparing for Graduate School. Reservations suggested. | [Online]

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Alumni & Friends
of the Kremen School
of Education Noted Alumni Dinner
April 20; Residence Dining Hall. This event 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]

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]

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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]

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 Perez [2005] or call 278-8243. | [Online]

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]

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]

FREE Ice Cream
May 8; Free Speech Area. Graduating seniors will be served FREE ice cream. | [Online] | [Senior Experience]

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Armenian Alumni Mixer and Kickoff Event
May 10; Smittcamp Alumni House. The new Armenian Alumni Chapter hosts its first event, with FREE admission. Enjoy music, refreshments and wine. Please RSVP! | [Online]

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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. Call: 278-2087. | [Online]

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Official Graduation Photos
May 17-18; Smittcamp Alumni House. Ultimate Exposures will be taking graduation photos for members of the Class of 2006. Appointments are requested. | [Online]

CREATIVE FRESNO
June Blender
June 2; Engelmann Cellars. Enjoy an evening with FSAA Life member, Board member and Winemaker Bret Engelman [1996, 1999] for Creative Fresno's June Blender. | [Online]

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Women of Faith— Contagious Joy!
June 16 & 17. Featuring 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]

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]

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.

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 and 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]

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!

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

Marsh Affinity Groups
Dental, health and vision insurance polices at specially reduced Fresno State rates. | Call toll-free: [888] 560-ALUM. | [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, just in time for graduation and Fathers' Day! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fresno State Alumni Association. | [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]. 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!

A native of Hanford, Katie Lafferty is majoring in agricultural education and plans on pursuing a master’s degree. She’s the first in her family to attend Fresno State. “Thanks to the FSAA for your generosity,” she says. “I really appreciate the educational support.”

Originally from Modesto, Chris Gouveia is the first in his family to attend Fresno State. He’s a member of the Smittcamp Honors College and plans on attending medical school after graduation. “This FSAA scholarship helps me today fulfill my education dream,” he says. “Thank you for the support.”

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FSAA Member Discount
University Theatre:
“The Diviners”
Through April 1; University Theatre. Written by Jim Leonard, Jr. and directed by Brad Myers. Discounts for FSAA members. Call: 278-2216.

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Faculty Jazz Recital
April 2; Concert Hall. This concert features a strong lineup of prominent artists including Michael Caldwell [trumpet], Brian Hamada [drums], Sherry Luchette [bass/vocals], Colin Wenhardt [saxophone/woodwinds] and Tamir Hendelman [piano]. Tickets: 278-2654.

“What’s New at Machu Picchu?”
April 3; Peters Auditorium, University Business Center. Dr. James S. Kus, Fresno State professor of geography and a Registered Professional Archaeologist, will present a free lecture on Peru’s premier tourist attraction. FREE admission. Details: 278-5236.

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 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]

“Walking on Sunshine”
April 4; Peters Auditorium, University Business Center. The award-wining film focuses on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American Community. Reception with filmmaker Tracy Taylor following discussion. FREE admission. Details: 278-6946.

26th Annual Young Writers Conference
April 5; Satellite Student Union. Acclaimed author David Mas Masumoto is the keynote speaker. He’s the author of “Epitaph for a Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm,” “Letters to the Valley” and “Harvest Son.” Details: 278-2553.

"Maria Full of Grace"
April 7; Kremen School of Education. Winner of the Dramatic Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, two major awards at the Berlin Film Festival and six awards at the Cartagena Film Festival, Joshua Marston's “Maria Full Of Grace” follows a bright, gutsy young woman on a life-changing and life-threatening journey. FREE admission. Details: 278-6946.

Ag One in Kern County
April 5; Kern Ag Pavilion, Bakersfield. The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology host the Ag One Kern County Alumni and Friends dinner. Tickets: [661] 343-0328.

Peace Garden Addition: Jane Addams Statue Unveiling
April 6; Peace Garden. The latest addition to Fresno State’s Peace Garden, a statue of Jane Addams by Fresno State alumna Claudia Nolan will be officially unveiled. Sponsorships and dinner tickets available. Details: 278-7137. | [Online]

ETC: “Macbeth”
April 6-8; Lab School Theatre. The Experimental Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Tickets: 278-2216.

10^th 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 be presented to Carol [Robertson] Chandler [1971]. Tickets: 278-4266.

FSAA Member Discount!
The Final Concert:
Lawrence Sutherland
April 8, Concert Hall. After 38 years of service to Fresno State, Dr. Larry "Doc" Sutherland’s final turn with the baton is conducting the 26^th annual Wind Festival Gala Concert. A post-performance recognition dinner follows at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Reservations required. Details: 278-5086. 

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ULS: Nouritza Matossian
April 18; Satellite Student Union. Nouritza Matossian’s biography, “Black Angel, A Life of Arshille Gorky,” is the topic of the final USL lecture of the season, co-sponsored by the Gorky Festival and the Armenian Museum. Tickets: 278-2078.

Orpheus: Fresno Guitar Festival
April 18. Fresno State's weeklong festival celebrating the guitar culminates with a special concert featuring faculty member Corey Whitehead. Call: 278-5829.

No Way Out:
James Sandos
April 20; Peters Auditorium, University Business Center. Fresno State alumnus, Dr. James Santos [1966], will discuss Indian-White Relations from the Missions to the Gold Rush. He's a professor of history at the University of the Redlands and is the author of "Converting California." FREE admission. Presented by the Fresno Historical Society. Call: 441-0862.

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]

Betty Edwards:
Unweaving the Rainbow
April 27; Leon  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. FREE admission. Reservations required. Contact Linda Chouinard or call 441-1444. | [Online]

E-Waste Collections
April 29; Lot V, Fresno State. Bring in old TVs, PC components, cell phones and unwanted electronic products. Presented in conjunction with Electronic Recyclers of America. Details: 278-7422. | [Online]

Saddles & Spurs
on the San Joaquin
May 5; Fresno County Sportsman's Club. The Division of Student Affairs and the Parents Association present this event, which features the Sons of the San Joaquin. [The Sons were honored at the FSAA's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in 2005]. Tickets are $40 per person. Discounts on tables of eight. Call: 278-4189. | [Online]

11^th 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.

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

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The Wiggles
April 21. 485-TIXS.

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

Fresno Classic Auto Swap Meet
April 30. 485-TIXS.

WWE Smackdown
May 7. 485-TIXS.

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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]

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
July 29. 485-TIXS.

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

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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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Bulldogs Win in Pageants
Fresno State student Stephanie Francis has been crowned Miss Fresno County for 2006. Last year, Francis was second runner-up in the Miss Clovis pageant. Another Fresno State student, Ashley Faith Herren, was awarded first runner-up. The pageant is an official preliminary for Miss California.

California Railroads Book Collection
A 700-book collection tracing the history of California railroads has been donated to the Henry Madden Library by the family of the late railroad fan, J.L. "Jack" Krieger [1959, 1964]. With publications dating from 1896 and valued up to $50,000; the collection was donated by his wife, Elaine Krieger, a Fresno State alumna, and their children, Karen and John.

ReadFresno
Fresno State’s first contingent of faculty and staff volunteers are preparing for its assignment with ReadFresno. Volunteers visit schools once or twice a week to read to children to assist with improving reading skills.

Estate Reserve:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresno State’s first extra virgin olive oil has been released and is now on sale at the Farm Market. This is the latest student-produced product from the campus’ Agricultural Laboratory, the 1,053-acre farm on the northeast side of the campus. The “olive-for-oil” project is conducted on a 22-acre block. Details: 278-2011.

National Award
for Glenn Carlson
Fresno State's intercollegiate bowling coach, Glenn Carlson [1972], a Fresno State alumnus and founder of the bowling program 36 years ago, has recognized by the U.S. Bowling Congress with the Kerm Helmer Horizon Award. He is an FSAA member.

Donation of First-edition Books
Michael Cart, a longtime friend and supporter of the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at the Henry Madden Library, has recently donated 140 books valued at more than $35,000. Included in the donation are Robert Lawson’s “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” and “Pene Du Bois’ “Elisabeth the Ghost Cow.”

CSU Summer Arts Program
For the eighth consecutive year, Fresno State hosts the CSU Summer Arts Program for four weeks this summer. There are 17 two-week, three unit courses available, as well as 41 public performances and exhibitions. Call: 241-6090. | [Online]

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]

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

Spring Game: Bulldog Football
April 1; Bulldog Stadium. Take advantage of the sports equipment and apparel sale before the game, a FREE spring football game, as well as a post-game autograph session and barbeque! Support Dwayne Andrews [#51] and the team.

Bulldog Baseball
April 7-9; vs. Hawaii [April 8 game nationally televised on CSTV] | April 27-29; vs. Dallas Baptist. Cheer on Christian Vitters [#9] and the team.

Bulldog Softball
April 11; vs. Saint Mary’s | April 14 & 15; vs. New Mexico State | April 21 & 22; vs. Hawaii. Support Haley Perkins [#7] and the team.

Men’s Tennis
April 20-22; WAC Championships. Cheer on Sam Gibbs and the team.

Women’s Tennis
April 2; vs. San Diego | April 6; vs. Cal Poly and Nevada | April 8; vs. Sacramento State | April 9; vs. Loyola Marymount | April 15; vs. Santa Clara and Saint Mary’s | April 20-22; WAC Championships. Support Melanie Gloria and the team.

Bulldog Track
April 1; Cal Nevada Championships | April 5; Bob Mathias Fresno Relays. Cheer on Russell Weaver [Pole Vault] and the team.

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



 

Mohamed Almulla [1987] has been appointed CEO for HSBC Bank Middle West Limited in Abu Dhabi, the largest and most widely represented international bank in the Middle East.

Bradley Bell [1995], a former Fresno State football standout, is the Pastor at The Well Community Church in Fresno. He was recently featured in "The Collegian," Fresno State's student-run newspaper.

Doug Broten [1971], the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the San Joaquin Valley, was recently featured in The Profile of "The Business Journal."  

Kurt Chambers [2005] recently participated in the 47th annual Goodguys March Meet at the Auto Club's Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. He's the owner and driver of a 1965 Chevrolet Nova "hot rod" class race car and races at speeds of more than 130 miles per hour. He’s an FSAA member.

Ryan Caglia is raising funds for the National MS Society's Cal Walk Greater L.A. walk on April 9th. He's an FSAA member. | [Online]

Rajinder Paul Chopra [1995] is working for Pinnacle Armor, maker of the Dragon Skin, a custom-made body armor company in Fresno.

Jason Damianos [1994] has founded Jason's Vineyard: Old World Wine Making in Jamesport, Long Island, New York. Damianos' winery, founded in 1999, has already won 10 medals and awards. | [Online]

David Drow [1990] has been named to lead E-Loan's expansion into the new home purchase financing market. 

Gino Favagrossa [1994] is the Orchard Manager for Fresno State. He assisted with the development, bottling and release of Estate Reserve Oil, the campus' “olive-for-oil” project, which is available at the Farm Market. 

Ellen Gorelick [1979] has been named 2006 Woman of the Year by Assemblymember Bill Maze [R-Visalia]. A former art educator, she is the Executive Director of The Tulare Historical Museum. 

David A. Harris, Jr. [1985] owns and operates BlackStock Vineyards in the Dahlonega area of Georgia.

Mark Herder [1973] has retired as Police Chief for the City of Stockton, after a 32-year career in law enforcement. He is an FSAA member.

Lawson Fusao Inada [1964] has been named the Poet Laureate for the State of Oregon by Governor Ted Kulongoski. The Fresno native is a Professor Emeritus of Literature from Southern Oregon University.

William M. Koch [1999] has passed of state examination to become a licensed surveyor. He's an engineer with Siegfried Engineering, Inc. in Stockton. 

John Loiacono [1985] has been hired as the Senior Vice President of the Creative Group at Adobe, located in San Jose, Calif.

Elizabeth Masini [2004] and Justin Gorubec [2005] have celebrated their first wedding anniversary on March 19, 2006.

Graham Moes [2001] has won the second runner-up prize at the inaugural Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplay, a part of the Movieguide Faith & Values Awards. A part-time writer for "The Clovis Independent," he received $10,000 with this award.

Michael Muscio [2005] has authored "Paisano's Passion," a 73-page novella about a young man who finds life's passions through his travels in Mexico. He's also donated a copy to the Smittcamp Alumni House. | [Online]

Casey "Underdog" Olson received a unanimous decision in three rounds against Joe Martin of the Lion's Den at the World Extreme Cagefighting 18: Unfinished Business at The Palace in Lemoore on January 13." | [Online]

Alexander Ott [2005] is the Executive Director of the California Apple Commission, which is based in Sacramento.

Ernest Rogers [1958] has a car that can run on biodiesel fuel or diesel. Ernie and his 2003 Volkswagen beetle, which has a diesel engine and gets 65 mpg in the summertime, were recently featured in "The Fresno Bee." 

F. Bryce Ruiz [1999] has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Ruiz Foods, the nation's largest maker of frozen Mexican food.

Steve Rulison, Jr. [1997], pictured right with his father, Steve, Sr. is the Controller for Rulison Auto Body in Fresno.

Denise [Black] Sciandra [1975] was featured in "The Fresno Bee" profile "Someone You Should Know." She is the founder of the Arne Nixon Center Advocates, which supports the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State.

Ray Steele, Jr. [1968], Publisher of "The Fresno Bee," has been inducted into the Central California Advertising and Marketing Hall of Fame. An FSAA member, he was named Outstanding Alumnus for the College of Arts and Humanities at the FSAA's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala last year.

Andrew T. Souza [1981] is the City Manager for the City of Fresno. 

Yongky Surya Susilo [1987] is the Retailer and Business Development Director for AC Nielsen in Indonesia.
 

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