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August 2006
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FREE FOR FSAA MEMBERS!
FSAA Member Mixer
at The Dog Pound
Sept. 1; 2-5 PM, North Concourse @ Beiden Field. Join FSAA members and friends for a FREE mixer! FREE appetizers and no-host drinks. Taste selections from the Bulldog Alumni Wine Club, too! FSAA members can save $5 per football game ticket! Limit of 4 per member. Call 278-DOGS or 278-ALUM! FREE for FSAA members and one guest! Please RSVP! [Online] [View more FSAA/Red Wave Tailgatephotos]

FSAA MEMBER SPECIAL!
Bulldog Boulevard
Sept. 1, 9 and 30; East Side/Red Lot @ Bulldog Stadium. Join Fresno State students, alumni, family and friends for a FREE, fun, block-party style party. Presented by the FSAA and sponsored by Table Mountain and Save Mart. Enjoy FREE face painting, inflatable games, live music and more provided. Three hours before each home game during the 2006-07 Football season! FSAA members can save $5 per football game ticket! Limit of 4 per member. Call 278-DOGS or 278-ALUM! [Online]

Engineering Alumni Chapter
& Industry Tailgate
Sept. 9, Engineering East. College of Engineering students, alumni and industry professional join forces for a tailgate before the Fresno State vs. Oregon game. Football tickets also available.  [Online]

Red, White & Wine!
Oct. 10, University House. The Alumni & Friends Chapter of the Craig School of Business presents its annual wine tasting and opportunity drawing for special gifts. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of fine wines! [Online]

Oktoberfest!
Oct. 12, University House. The Kremen School of Education Alumni Chapter hosts an Oktoberfest-themed evening including German foods and beers. The silent auction table always has fun-filled finds!

SAVE THE DATE!
Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Oct. 13, Save Mart Center. Fresno State’s most-prestigious event honors Fresno State’s “Top Dog,” as well as the “Top Dogs” for each of the eight colleges and schools, as well as the Division of Student Affairs, Department of Athletics, Henry Madden Library and the Arthur Safstrom Service Award. [Online]

Bulldogs vs. Tigers
The Fresno State football team travels to Tiger Stadium to take on national college football power LSU in what promises to be one of the great college football match-ups of the season. Please join Fresno State alumni, fans and Friends and cheer on our Bulldogs to victory in this historic match-up. [Online]

UPDATE YOUR OFFICIAL LISTING!
2007 Fresno State Alumni Directory
The FSAA is in the final stages of editing biographical information to be included in the 2007 Fresno State Alumni Directory. A quick telephone call will ensure that your listing is completely accurate and up-to-date. Call toll-free [800] 775-7153 today!

Official Fresno State Alumni Merchandise: Available at the Bulldog Shop and the Kennel Bookstore
Show your Bulldog Loyalty 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 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 8,250 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 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]

ALL-ALUMNI DISCOUNT
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]

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

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Become a part of Bulldog Walkway!
U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Stephen Abas [2006] displays his 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.
 

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A junior, Megan Jacobsen follows in her brother’s [Ryan Jacobsen, ’02 and ’04] footsteps to Fresno State. An agricultural communications major from Easton, she’s a FSAA student scholarship recipient and also a member of the Smittcamp Family Honors College. “I’m very thankful for the countless of opportunities that have come my way while attending Fresno State,” she said. “Fresno State’s alumni members are the foundation to the success of so many students, including myself. Thank you for your generosity.”

A sophomore, Jared Lindo is the inaugural recipient of the Bulldog Pride Fund, an endowment scholarship maintained by the FSAA. A civil engineering major, he’s also the third brother from his Modesto-area family to attend Fresno State. “I dearly appreciate this kindness,” says Jared. “I promise to work hard with my studies to make you proud!”

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Join the Fresno State Alumni Association online today!
 

Welcome Week
Aug. 28 – Sept. 1. The Student Activities & Leadership Development office presents Welcome Week 2006, including the Student Services Expo on Aug. 30. Details: 278-2741. [Online]

Open Auditions: University Theatre
Aug. 29; John Wright Theatre. Students and community members are welcome to audition for the 2006-07 Season: “Some Americans Abroad,” “Intimate Apparel,” “The Laramie Project” and “The Little Foxes.” Scripts are available for review. Call: 278-3987. [Online]

Graduate Student Round Up!
Sept. 7, Satellite Student Union. New and returning graduate students are invited to a FREE information fair and barbeque. Reservations required. 278-2448. [Online]

Ag Boosters 29th Annual Barbecue
Sept. 10, Dennis Coombs' Riverbend Ranch, Madera. The Ag One Foundation and the California Women for Agriculture host this annual fundraising event. Details: 278-4266.

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Tim McGraw
& Faith Hill
August 14. 485-TIXS

NSHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
August 21-29. 485-TIXS.

Cirque Du Soleil: Delirium
Sept. 19 and 20. 485-TIXS.

The Cheetah Girl's
"The Party's Just Begun Tour"
Sept. 22. 485-TIXS.

NHL: San Jose Sharks
vs. Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Sept. 23. 485-TIXS.

Juan Gabriel
Oct. 1. 485-TIXS.

NBA: LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz
Oct. 10. 485-TIXS.

SAVE THE DATE!
Top Dog
Alumni Awards Gala
Oct. 13. 278-ALUM. [Online]

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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Rated Outstanding:
The Craig School of Business
The Craig School of Business at Fresno State has been rated an “outstanding business school that is among the best in the country” by “The Princeton Review.” The 2007 edition of “Best 282 Business Schools” [Random House/Princeton Review Books] will be available at bookstores in October. Singled out by the publication is the Craig graduate program, which included the Master of Business Administration [MBA], Master of Business of Administration for Executives [EMBA] and the Master of Science in Accountancy. [Online]

KFSR 90.7 FM Presents "The Pulse"
Saturdays, Noon. "The Pulse," KFSR's Business Roundtable, includes insight from Tom Jones, Fresno State alumnus Lee Lockhart [1968] and Dr. Timothy Steans, with podcasting and streaming audio. Lockhart is an FSAA Life member.
 

North American Pole Vault Championships
Aug. 4, Old Town Clovis. Fresno State Track Coach Bob Fraley hosts this annual event which attracts thousands to Clovis and its Farmers Markets. Cheer on Bulldog Roy Phelps.

WANTED:
Live Bulldog Mascot!
Aug. 5; North Gym. Fresno State brings back its live Bulldog mascot. San Joaquin Valley owners are encouraged to pre-register their bulldogs to attend a tryout. Pictured is Inman Perkins and mascot, Moose, from the 1966 football season].  [Online]

Quarterback Club Kick-Off Tailgate Dinner
Aug. 20; Fresno Convention Center. Show your support of the Fresno State Football team and coaches. Presented by Chuckchansi Gold. Call: 278-7801. 

Cross Country
Aug. 26, 42^nd Annual Watermelon Run. Support Roxanne Sellick and the team.

Soccer
Aug. 18 vs. Fresno Pacific [Exhibition], Aug. 21 vs. Yokosuka Seagulls [Exhibition], Aug. 25 vs. San Francisco; Aug. 27 vs. Cal State Northridge. Cheer on the 2005 WAC Champions!

Volleyball
Aug. 25 vs. UC Santa Barbara; vs. Kansas State; vs. Pacific; vs. Santa Clara [Fresno State Invitational]. Support Cassie Gilford [#21] and the team.

FSAA MEMBER SPECIAL!
Season Tickets
On Sale!
Fresno State football season tickets for six home games are now on sale. Join the Red Wave at Bulldog Stadium for another thrilling season. FSAA members can save $5 per football game ticket! Limit of 4 per member. Call 278-DOGS or 278-ALUM!

Bulldog Football Televised on ESPN/ESPN2
Five of the Bulldogs’ football games will be televised on ESPN or ESPN2 in the 2006 season: Sept. 1 vs. Nevada; Sept. 9 vs. Oregon; Oct. 21 at LSU; Nov. 11 at Boise State; and Nov. 24 at Louisiana Tech. [Pictured: “I” - Andrew Ellenberger, “Y” Kristi Kleinberg, “E” - Patrick Cary, “S” - Luke Moritz, “P” - Josh McCarty and “N” - Jonathan Moritz.] [View more FSAA/Red Wave Tailgatephotos]

Show Your Spirit!
In conjunction with College Colors Day and the inaugural College Colors Day Classic football game between Fresno State and Nevada, limited edition T-shirts priced at $25 each may be purchased at the Bulldog Shop. Purchase includes admission to the Sept. 1 football game, as well as six other home Bulldogs’ games— soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, baseball and softball.

Additional Games Televised on BSN
The Bulldog Sports Network will televise four of the Bulldogs’ football games on KFRE WB 59 [Comcast Cable 5]: Sept. 16 at Washington; Oct. 1 at Utah State, Oct. 14 vs. Hawaii; and Dec. 2 at San Jose State.

“The Bulldog Book”
The first-edition of “The Bulldog Book” filled with nearly $40,000 worth of special savings including tickets to eight Fresno State athletic events, is available at the Bulldog Shop. On sale for $30 each, the coupons are valid through Dec. 31, 2007.


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

April [Roberts] Aleman [1984], an RN for the Merced Union High School District, was recently highlighted in the "Merced Sun-Star."

Reza Assemi [1998] was recently featured in "The Fresno Bee" for "spearheading Fresno's first major downtown housing project in more than two decades," the Vagabond Lofts.

Justin and Megan Beard celebrated their first wedding anniversary on June 4, 2006. They are both Fresno State alumni.

Sandra Bryant [2001] and Javier Ventura Lopez were married on July 29, 2006.

Joseph Burke [1997] has founded Shuttlebugz, a pedicab service in downtown Fresno. It operates a seven cyclist-driven fleet.

Adrian John Castelo [2002] is an artist that creates high-fire and Raku-fired ceramics. His striking works represent hand-constructed fish, vases and teapots.

William Coate [1984] has had his book, "Twist in Time: History's Mysteries Revealed," recently published.

Leanne Dodderer [2005] and David Polanco are engaged to be married on March 31, 2007. 

James Efird [1972], pictured left with Bob Schiebelhut, are managing partners of Courtside Cellars in San Miguel and Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo.

Molly Fagundes [2005] has been hired as the assistant director of development for the Craig School of Business at Fresno state. The Dean's Medalist for Student Affairs, she served as the Associated Students' President for 2004-05. She is an FSAA member.

Anthony Forestiere [1990], a CPA, has been elected President of the Fresno Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants for 2006-07.

Matt Garza was featured in "The Fresno Bee" as "one of the minor league baseball's hottest pitching prospects." The former Bulldog is currently signed with the Rochester Red Wings, affiliated with the Minnesota Twins.

Brent Hansen [2006] has been hired as the project coordinator for the Fresno State Association. He's in charge of coordinating marketing efforts for the auxiliary services of Fresno State. He is an FSAA member.

Coral [Webb] Hansen [1991], a CPA, has been elected President of the Bakersfield Chapter of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants for 2006-07.

Amanda Holder [1999] recently returned to Fresno from Chicago and accepted the position of Director of Sales and Marketing with IMG Worldwide for the newest addition to the PGA TOUR, the Running Horse Golf Championship. She is an FSAA Life member. 

Janka Project: Janice Noga [1971, 1981] and Oscar Speace [1971] are producing and presenting “Janka” at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest festival of the arts Aug. 14-26 at St. Cuthbert’s Parish Church. They are FSAA members.

Doug King [1987] is a member of the Fresno Flames volleyball team. He and the team were recently featured in "The Fresno Bee" for competing in the international Gay Games VII held in Chicago. 

Sally Lyon was recently featured in "The Fresno Bee" for opening ModernFolk Furniture, which specializes in handmade furniture. She attended Fresno State for two years, but graduated from San Francisco State.

Michaela Mathis [2004] is currently interning in the Broadmare Division of Juddmonte Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. As a student, she was a member of the Equestrian Team.

Thomas O. McGurn [1969] has been selected Chair of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors in Mahwah, New Jersey. McGurn is the General Manager of Retail and Industry Relations for BMW of North American, LLC. 

Angela Odell [2005] and Kevin Dillon [2001] were featured in "The Fig Garden Villager" playing bocce ball at The Chef's Table. He is the Executive Vice President of Sales for Electronic Recyclers of America.

Casey "Underdog" Olson has increased his World Extreme Cagefighting record to 3-0. His next fight is WEC 23 - "Hot August Fights" on August 17^th at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Calif.

Larry L. Powell [1971], the former chief of the Central Unified School District, has been elected the new Superintendent of Schools for the Fresno County Office of Education.

Vanessa Reed [2004] and Andrew Smith [2002] were married on May 21, 2006.

Jennifer Reimer [2002], the former president of the Associated Students and the former chair of the California State Student Association's Board of Directors has been appointed a California State University student trustee by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. She is an FSAA member.

Brian and Moe Richburg have announced the birth of their daughter, Araxi Raquel Richburg, born March 23, 2006. Big sister Sasha is "tickled pink" to have a little sister.

Jessup Wiley [2006] has been hired as the enterprise products marketing manager for Fresno State. He's charged with marketing agricultural products including the award-winning Fresno State wines. He is an FSAA member. 

Sandy "Spin" Slade [1986] is the subject of the documentary, "Sandy 'Spin' Slade: Beyond Basketball" [2006], by Lorre Fritchy. Using basketball to relate personal stories of doubt, determination and triumph, Slade inspires millions at halftimes, assemblies and special events.

Lily Wang [2000] is the author of "Baby Haiku," a collection of reader-friendly Zen poems celebrating love, life and children.

Nicolas Watney [2003] earned $101,828.57 in a seven-way finish for ninth at the recent Buick Championship in Cromwell, Conn. In 17 tournaments this year, he's earned enough to stand 72nd on the PGA Tour money list with $715,944.

Jeff Weaver is now pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals. Most recently, he was with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Woodward Shakespeare Festival: Three Fresno State alumni are serving on the Board of Directors for festival this season— Jaguar Bennett [1992], operations director/secretary; Hal H. Bolen II 1973], development and financial manager; and S. Eric Day [2003], managing director. The Woodward Park Shakespeare Festival presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” through Aug. 12; and “Macbeth” will be presented Aug. 24 through Sept. 16.
 

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