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April 2007
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FSAA Hits $100K in Annual Giving!
In the last dozen years, the FSAA has awarded over $500,000 to deserving Fresno State students through alumni sponsored scholarships. This is the most of any alumni association in the 23-campus CSU system. This year the FSAA reaches their lofty goal of $100,000 in annual giving! Thank you to all those who made this possible!

STILL ON SALE IN THE BOOKSTORE!
Grad packs still available to be purchased at the Kennel Bookstore.
Over 1000 Grad Packs have been sold! Don't miss the opportunity to get yours! 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. It's not too late! 278-ALUM.  

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 many Benefits of Membership. Join the FSAA today and enjoy savings on and off campus. Take advantage of the buying-power of 8,750 dues-paying FSAA members! By being a member, not only do you show your Bulldog loyalty, pride, and spirit, but you also support students through scholarships. Membership in the FSAA is 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]

FSAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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]

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!

FSAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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]

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]

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Become a part of Bulldog Walkway!
Three-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Berg [2006] 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?

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.”

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

FSAA MEMBER SPECIAL!
Sounds of Music Fill Campus in April
April 1, Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concert Series; April 11, Orpheus "Rare Gems" concert, April 12, Guitarist Mike Taylor; Oboist Dr. Krista Riggs, and much more!  FSAA member discounts.  [Online] Call: 278-2654.

FSAA MEMBER SPECIAL!
ULS: Dr. Bernard Kouchner
Apr. 10, Satellite Student Union. The University Lecture Series presents Dr. Bernard Kouchner, the co-founder and former President of Nobel Prize-winning Doctors Without Borders. He will speak about Universal Health Care and the Third World. [Online]

New York Times columnist to visit Fresno State
April 11; Peters Education Center Auditorium. David Gonzalez, a New York Times journalist, who was listed one of the nation's 100 most influential Hispanics in the 1990s. He will address the importance of civic engagement and community involvement. [Online]

Common Threads Award Luncheon
April 13; Residence Dining Hall. Five women from Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced and Tulare Counties will be honored for their agricultural, philanthropic, and community service to the region. For tickets call 278-4266. [Online]

Musical-comedy legend Carol Channing will visit Fresno State
April 14, Arena Theatre. Performer Carol Channing will star in an intimate public performance and talk with students at California State University, Fresno during a visit to benefit students in the university’s Department of Theatre Arts. [Online] Tickets: 278-5109.

Bus Trip to the Museum of Tolerance
April 15, USU productions presents a bus trip to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Student tickets, $25, general public $35. Call 278-2741.

Come out to Vintage Days!
April 19-22, Fresno State students present fun for all on campus with events such as: Boomtown Carnival, Casino Night, Concerts, Crafts Faire, Kid's Zone, and much more! For more info call: 278-2741. [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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International Water Technology Conference & Ozone V
Apr. 2-3. [Online]. 278-2066.

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.

Jamie Foxx:
Unpredictable Tour
Apr. 13. 485-TIXS.

Ricky Martin: Black and White Tour.
April 18. 485-TIXS.

Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest
Apr. 19-21. 485-TIXS.

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]

PLEASE NOTE:
All Dates/Times/Events subject to change. Log on to SAVEMARTCENTER.COM for details. For special TICKET DISCOUNT OFFERS and/or GROUP SALES INFORMATION, please contact ANNIE MELVOLD.

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Fresno State alum Peter Mehas appointed to CSU board
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Dr. Peter Mehas to the California State University Board of Trustees. Mehas, 67, a Fresno State alumnus, most recently served as the superintendent of schools for Fresno County from 1990 to 2006. [Online]

Water and Energy Technology building opens at Fresno State
The new Water and Energy Technology building officially opened its doors March 31st. The Claude Laval Water and Energy Technology Incubator is expected to be at the international forefront of developing water, energy, and other environmental technologies. [Online]

Radio Pioneer on Fresno State Radio
Woody Miller, longtime valley radio pioneer, educator and jazz fan, is the newest member of KFSR's Morning Jazz family. Woody was instrumental in bringing the sounds of jazz and sound to the airwaves of the Valley in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's. [Online]

Fresno State offers scholarships to 3 Science Fair winners
Lacey Benefiel (Sanger High School), Darrick Gowens (Immanuel), and Barbara Shinaver (Sanger) were all offered $2,000 scholarships from President John D. Welty after they had winning projects at the 54th annual Central California Regional Science, Mathematics and Engineering Fair. [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
Bulldog baseball begins WAC play. Apr. 13-15, vs. Hawaii; Apr. 20-22, vs. New Mexico State; Apr. 27-29, vs. Cal Poly. Come to Beiden Field and and support your dogs! Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Equestrian
Women's Equestrian
Apr. 18-20, varsity national championship at Waco, Texas. Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Men’s Golf
The men's golf team finishes third at the Western Intercollegiate. Apr. 13-15 at Tempe, Arizona; Apr. 20-21 at Provo, Utah; Apr. 30 WAC championship at Reno, Nev.

Women's Golf
Shipley receives golfer of the week awards. Apr. 6-7, at Stanford; Apr. 23-25, WAC championship at Las Cruces, New Mexico. 

Softball
Robin Machin earns Third Pitcher of the Week Awards. Apr. 10, vs. UCSB; Apr. 27-28, vs. Louisiana Tech. Come to Bulldog Diamond and show your support! Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Men’s Tennis
Apr. 5, vs. San Diego; Apr. 7, vs. UC Santa Barbara. See you at the court! Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Women’s Tennis
Apr. 1, vs. Sac. State; Apr. 13, vs. Santa Clara, Apr. 14, vs. Loyola Marymount, Saint Mary's, Apr. 21, vs. Cal Poly, Pacific, Apr. 26-28, WAC championships at Boise, Idaho. Come support the ladies! Tickets: 278-DOGS.

Track & Field
Apr. 28, vs. UC Davis. Come out to Warmerdam Field and cheer them on! Tickets: 278-DOGS.


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

Frederiko Aguilar recently wrote the book "The Desert Has No King." It is the story of a young man named Frankie Santos who journeys to reach the peak of power and ecstasy by becoming the mogul of the largest casino in Las Vegas, NV.

Wayne Bush [1983] was featured in the article titled “New blood bank held up” published by “The Fresno Bee.”

Eric Coyne [1994] was featured in the article "Coyne has viewed media from both sides of the fence" published by "The Porterville Recorder." Coyne is the Media Officer for Tulare County.

Joel Davis [1986] is the author of “Justice Waits; The UC Davis Sweetheart Murders,” a book about two murders that took place at UC Davis in 1980. Davis is an award-winning Sacramento-based journalist and college journalism instructor.

Michael Der Manouel, Jr. [1985] is President/CEO of Der Manouel Insurance Group. He also hosts a radio show on KMJ. 

James Gonzalez [1992] a producer at KGPE, CBS 47, won two Associated Press Mark Twain awards at the 55th annual awards celebration. He received awards for "Best News Broadcast 30 Minutes", and "Best Spot News."

Richard Houghten [1968] is the head of the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies in La Jolla, Calif.

Ottis Hutchinson, Jr. [1983] is Chief Financial Analyst for Pacific Air Forces at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. He has also become the new 50th Mission Support Group commander.

Bill Jones [1971] will open as a keynote speaker for the Annual Meeting of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) in Sacramento at the Hyatt Regency, April 2-5. He is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Pacific Ethanol, Inc. and is an FSAA Life Member.

Rhonda (Fried) Jorn [1989] is the Public Affairs Officer for the City of Fresno. She is an FSAA member.

Adam Longatti [2002] is showcasing his oil paintings depicting San Joaquin Valley agriculture in the Lisadent Gallery in San Francisco throughout April. 

Deborah Poochigian [1974] was named 2007 Woman of the Year for the 14th Senate District of California. She is an FSAA life member.

Richard Rodriquez [1972] received two awards for the California Office of AIDS and the Project Team.  Rodriguez is the Assistant Deputy Director for the California Department of Health Services.

Eric Stern [1987], is a winemaker at the Landmark vineyards in Napa Valley, and Gregory Stach [1992] is an assistant winemaker. The winery was featured in the “San Francisco Chronicle” Podcasts.

Polly Victor [1981] was featured in the article titled "Touch of time" published by "The Fresno Bee." Victor's art work is featured at Gallery 25 through April 1, 2007.

Lance Wallace [1994] is featured in the article titled “Porterville basketball coach loves home” published by “The Porterville Recorder.”

THANK YOU to our New Members of the FSAA!
Valiollah Aminabadi
Gregory Bamber
Irma Conder
Jordan Cox
Gregory Dyson
Pamela Elmlund
Eugene Field
Derek Fridolfs
Matthew Hull
Cathy Lovell
Doyce Lovell
David Lupton
Wendy Master
Mara Mostacero
Stephen O'Bryan
Kevin Pochop
                              Frank Prohaska V
                              Paul Spraetz
                              Russel Statham
                              Hitoshi Suyama

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