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February 2007
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Capitol Alumni Luncheon
Feb. 7; Esquire Grill, Sacramento. Luncheon especially for alumni who work in and around the Capitol. Call 278-ALUM for tickets. [Online]

NOW ON SALE!
Grad Fair Salutes the
Class of 2007
March 13 and 14. The Fresno State Alumni Association salutes the Class of 2007. In addition to a one-year FSAA membership, participants receive a Bulldogs Forever T-shirt, Fresno State Alumni license plate frames and discounts on diploma frames, graduation announcements, plus caps and gowns. Sign up today! 278-ALUM.  [Senior Experience] [Online]

Bulldog Pride Fund Hits $25K
The Bulldog Pride Fund [BPF] has surpassed $25,000 in total donations. Established under the auspices of the FSAA, the BPF is an endowment that provides an annuity to support student scholarships at Fresno State. Give today. For tomorrow and beyond. [Online]

Kaplan Test Preparation Event
Feb. 25; University Student Union. Free proctored graduate exams will be offered to Fresno State students for medical, dental, law, business and general graduate options. Call: 1-800-KAP-TEST. [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]

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.

FSAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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 and 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

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  BULLDOG BUCKS: Benefits of Membership!

Available to FSAA Members:
FSAA members are afforded 95 various Benefits of Membership. Join the FSAA today and enjoy savings on and off campus. Attract the buying-power of 8,750 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]

Chase & 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]

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]

FSAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Persian Rug Collections by Karbassi
5% discount on rugs $5,000 or more, 10% discount on rugs up to $5,000. Additional 5% discount on rug cleaning and repairs. 2071 W. Bullard Ave. at West, Fresno. Details: 431-4373.

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%! Get you official Fresno State alumni gear just in time for the holidays!

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

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. “FSAA 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!”

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

Sheela-na-gigs: Jennifer Borland
Feb. 1, Conley Lecture Hall. Dr. Jennifer Borland, lecturer in art history, explores architecture and the bodies of medieval Sheela-na-gigs. Details: 278-3056.

Fresno State Hosts FFA
Feb. 3, Fresno State. The College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology hosts the 2007 Mid Winter Field Day and State Finals of the National FFA Organization. Details: 278-2061. [Online]

FSAA MEMBER SPECIALS!
Music Department
Feb. 9, Fresno State Jazz Bands in Concert; Feb. 11, Alan Durst and Friends; Feb. 14, Jean-Phillippe Collard; Feb. 23, Graham Barber. [Online]

Rosa Parks- Dr. King Award Banquet Celebrates African History Month
Feb. 23, Residence Dining Hall. Dinner, dancing, awards, and fellowship will kick off the African History Month celebration! Tickets: 278-4593.

FSAA MEMBER SPECIAL!
ULS: Steven Dubner of "Freakonomics"
Feb. 27, Satellite Student Union. The co-author of the international bestseller “Freakonomics” has been on “The New York Times’” Bestseller List for more than one year! Tickets: 278-2078.  [Online]

Ag One Honors Fred Ruiz
June 29, Fresno Convention Center. Fred R. Ruiz,co-founder, chairman and CEO of Ruiz Foods, Inc., will be honored at the Ag One Community Salute Award Dinner. Proceeds benefit the AgOne/Fred R. Ruiz Scholarship Endowment Fund. His children are Fresno State grads— Kimberly Ruiz Beck [1988] and F. Bryce Ruiz [1999]. [Online]

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Jamie Foxx:
Unpredictable Tour
Feb. 15. 485-TIXS.

The Who
Feb. 25. 485-TIXS.

WWE RAW
Feb. 26. 485-TIXS.

U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam
Mar. 9 & 10. 485-TIXS.

Rod Stewart
Mar. 28. 485-TIXS

Josh Groban: In Concert
Apr. 4. Presented by the Fresno Grand Opera. Groban performed “You Raise Me Up” at Super Bowl XXXVII which was dedicated in memory of the NASA Space Shuttle “Columbia;” its Commander Rick Husband [1990] was a Fresno State graduate. Tickets: 442-5699.

Gwen Stefani: The Sweet Escape Tour 
Apr. 24. 485-TIXS

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

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Grant Expands Nurse Training Program
A state grant to Fresno State’s family nurse practitioner training program will improve its responsiveness to the needs of underserved communities in the San Joaquin Valley. [Online]

Food Production Takes High-Tech Step
In order to meet a growing global demand for people skilled in precision agriculture, Fresno State is offering a new technology emphasis that prepares students to improve food production and quality. [Online]

Bulldogs' Postal Stamps
New postage stamps feature the Fresno State Bulldog and script logo. The University’s Athletics Department announced that Fresno State is one of only 59 schools in the nation selected for the stamps. Stamps can be purchased online. [Online]

Library Project Featured in AIArchitect
The $105 million Henry Madden Library project at Fresno State is featured in the American Association of Architects for its emphasis on the region’s history and Native American design.

Fresno State’s Solaré Wine Wins Double Gold Medal
The Fresno State Vineyards’ 2003 California Solaré dessert wine won at "The San Francisco Chronicle" Wine Competition. Fresno State was the first university in the nation bonded to produce, bottle, and sell wine commercially, and the only university among the 1,572 wineries at the competition. [Online]

CSU Summer Arts 2007
For the 9^th consecutive year, Fresno State is home to the CSU Summer Arts program, hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities. Courses will be offered in July at Fresno State and in Florence, Italy. For catalogs call: 241-6090. [Online]

 

Baseball
Feb. 13 & 14, vs. CSU Northridge; Feb. 16-18, vs. Loyola Marymount. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Men’s Basketball
Feb. 1, vs. Hawaii; Feb. 8, vs. Nevada; Feb. 10, vs. New Mexico State; Feb. 17, Bracket Buster. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Women’s Basketball
Feb.3, vs. Idaho; Feb. 17, vs. Boise State; Feb. 22, vs. Louisiana Tech; Feb. 24, vs. New Mexico State. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Equestrian
Feb.17, vs. New Mexico State; Feb.18, vs. Texas A&M; Feb. 23, Blue and Red Scrimmage. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Women’s Golf
Feb. 26 & 27; Fresno State Invitational, Copper River Country Club. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Softball
Feb. 16 & 17, vs. Louisville. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Men’s Tennis
Feb. 7, vs. Pepperdine; Feb. 23, vs. Arkansas; Feb. 25, vs. Pacific. Tickets: 278-DOGS.


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

Jeffrey Atmajian [1983] composed the music for the film, "Screamers," which features the multi-platinum, Grammy-award winning band System of the Down. The documentary is about the Armenian genocide of 1915.

Amy DeGraw [2003] and her husband, Derrick [2000] are the proud parents of their daughter Mary Louise, born December 28.

John Diepersloot [1986] was featured in the article "Hail Busters" published in "The Fresno Bee." John owns an orchard in Kingsburg.

Anthony Gamber [1982] was featured in the article "New leader, big challenge" published by "The Fresno Bee." Anthony is the incoming president of the Fresno Association of Realtors.

Adam Jennings is a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. As a Bulldog, he was the fifth player in school history to total more than 4,000 all-purpose yards in a career.

Silvio Manno [1987] published "The Forestiere Underground Gardens: A Pictorial Journey" about the Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno.

James Maples [1966] is retiring from his district 5 seat as Tulare County Supervisor.

Louis Mayo [1952] was a guest-editor of the "Police Chief" magazine  for a piece on "College Education and Policing". He is the founder of a non-profit organization Police Association for College Educations.

Jean McAbee [1970] was featured in the article "Built with love" published by "The Fresno Bee."

Diana Meehan [1965] spoke at Fresno State about the Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles. She is an award-winning documentarian and a founding director of the Institute for the Study of Women and Men at USC.

Robert Morris [1994] was appointed president and chief operating officer of Atlas Pacific, which have designed and manufactured fruit and vegetable processing equipment for more than 50 years.

Larry Parmeter [1980] was featured in the article "This exercise in math clearly for the birds" published in "The Fresno Bee."

Henry T. Perea [2001] has been named president of the Fresno City Council. He represents the people of District 7.

Albert Radka [1941] was honored posthumously with a television special on KGMC that features the recent naming of Al Radka Park in Fresno.

Edward Sbragia [1977], owner of Beringer Vineyards, has formed Sbragia Family Vineyards to make and sell wine from his family’s property in the Dry Creek area of Sonoma County. He received an FSAA Top Dog Alumni Award in 2006.

Sandra Schram [1996] was featured in the article "Holiday helping hand" published by "The Fresno Bee." Sandra is a volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Mabelle Selland [1972] was featured in “The Fresno Bee” for her efforts to preserve the Old Administration Building, which will be restored in a two year project.

Matthew Tarazon [2005] was featured on FresnoStateNews.com for his service with the Army in Iraq. He serves with fellow Bulldogs, which he says makes him feel closer to home.

Gary Washburn [1966] retired from the California Legislature as district director. Gary served as an accredited radio/television news reporter in the State Capitol and covered the campaign of Ronald Reagan for Governor.

Jeff Weaver signed with the Seattle Mariners for a reported $8 million plus deal for the 2007 season. He won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals 2006.

Melissa Wolfmann [1992] appears as one of the evil stepsisters in Fresno Grand Opera's production of "Cenerentola" [Cinderella]. She also directed the Fresno Grand Opera Chorus for this production.

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