October 2007

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October 2007

Your Bulldog Connection. For Life.

SPECIAL HOMECOMING ISSUE!
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Since 1912, the Fresno State Alumni Association has 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 and provide support to all Fresno State Alumni!

Join the Fresno State Alumni Association

Bulldog Walkway at Fresno State is a 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 and Spirit. Wear your Bulldog Pride!
• Bulldog Shop
• Kennel Bookstore

Top 10
Things That Make Fresno State Unique!

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]

[PLAY] Alma Mater

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]
[PLAY] Fight Song

Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State
The elegant, 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.

E-Newsletter Archive
Executive Director: Jacquelyn K. Glasener, MA '02 | Publisher and Editor: Sarah Woodward, BA '02 | Alumni Research Assistance: Jennifer Vogt, Angel Langridge, and Elise Aydelotte | Thanks to the Office of University Communications: Associate Vice President for
University Communications,
Governmental Relations and
Public Affairs: Mark Aydelotte, BA '74; Shirley Armbruster, BA '73; Tom Uribes | Special thanks to the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band

CLICK HERE: To Update Your E-mail Address!

The Fresno State Alumni Association.

Homecoming 2007!
October 15-21. Fresno State warmly welcomes alumni and friends home! To join in the festivities of Homecoming week, go online .

Logo: Top Dog Alumni Awards. Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala
Oct. 18, Save Mart Center. Come celebrate the The Top Dog Alumni Award Recipients at the premier event on campus. The week of Homecoming Fresno State will showcase alumni who have made the valley proud! Tickets are available online, or call 278-ALUM.

Road Trip with the Dogs!
Oct. 6. Join the Fresno State Alumni Association for the tailgate in Reno, NV. Watch as your bulldogs beat the Wolfpack!Go online or call 278-ALUM.

Fresno State students at Bulldog Stadium. [Photo by Peter Robertson]. Homecoming Tailgate and
Bulldog Boulevard
Oct. 20. Come join the Fresno State Alumni Association as we conquer the San Jose Spartans. Located next to ESPN, the tailgate will include great food, adult beverages, and great people! Bulldog Boulevard will include the Locker Room Experience, a drawing for two airline tickets from the Travel Shoppe, and Sonny Turner! Call 278-ALUM for tickets. [Online]

Best of Fresno
Nov. 14, Fresno Convention Center. As the charity recipient, the FSAA is collecting auction items as well as selling tickets to the event. We invite you to attend the event show your bulldog pride. Call 278-ALUM to donate an item or go online for tickets.

NEW! Fresno State Online Social Networking
Check out the new online social networking vehicle which connects Fresno State alumni from everywhere. In Circle is a secure online social and professional network exclusively for Fresno State Alumni. Your Bulldog Connection. For Life.

Bulldog Pride: NEW SECTION!

FAN-TASTIC!
Are you a super fan? Send in pictures of how you, your family, friends, your coworkers show your Bulldog Pride! Whether at the office on Red Fridays, at tailgates, or on vacation, send in your pictures of you displaying your Bulldog Pride. CLICK HERE: To Submit Your Bulldog Pride Class Note!

Show Your Bulldog Pride By Becoming A Life Member! When you join the Alumni Association as a Life Member you receive a "Bulldog For Life" sweatshirt, a "Life Member" fleece, or other gift cards. Show your Bulldog Pride, and become a life member! The Fresno State Alumni Association. Your Bulldog Connection. For Life. Call 278-ALUM or go online for details.

Fresno State Alumni…Give yourself some credit!
Now available to Fresno State Alumni is the exclusive FSAA <Visa® / Mastercard®> credit card. Apply online today and grab a piece of the action – also, qualify to receive a $25 statement credit after you first qualifying use(s) of the account. Lear more or apply securely online!

Alumni Spotlight

Ondine Chattan [1997], the director of wine making at Geyser Peak Winery, was featured on the full cover back page of Wine Business Monthly in August 2007 advertising for the World Cooperage Company; which played a pivotal role in supporting Fresno State's Winery World Cooperage Barrel House. Chattan graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Master's degree in agricultural chemistry.

CLICK HERE: To Read 2,650+ Class Notes!

Welcome Katie Johnson to the FSAA Staff
Katie Johnson, BA ’03, has been appointed the new alumni outreach administrator for the Fresno State Alumni Association. Most recently, she was the director of agency relations at the Community Food Bank. Katie enjoys traveling, kayaking, and rooting for the Bulldogs!

Alumni Association Student Scholarships

Jared Lindo. [Photo by Peter Robertson] Jared Lindo, Civil Engineering; Class of 2009.“I am honored to be selected a Bulldog Pride Fund scholar. It truly is a blessing in my life. It has helped to shape my future and to reach my educational goals. I have been provided much more than a scholarship, I have been provided friendships and memories that will last for a lifetime. Thank you to all the donors that make the Bulldog Pride Fund possible.”

Fresno County Wine Journey
Oct. 21. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bulldog Pride Fund. Enjoy 9 wineries at 5 locations! Go online for more details.

BULLDOG BUCKS: Benefits of Membership!

Travel Shoppe
Be there as the Bulldogs take on Hawaii at Aloha stadium on November 10th. The Dogs have teamed up with the Travel Shoppe and Pleasant Holidays as our Bulldog Fan Travel Partner. Logo: Pleasant Holidays. Book your exclusive five day game package including airfare from Fresno, accommodations, game tickets, ground transportation and a game-day tail gate party. For more information visit gobulldogs.com.

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]

Marsh Affinity Groups
Dental, health and vision insurance polices at specially reduced Fresno State rates. Call toll-free: [888] 560-ALUM. [Online]

ALL AREA CODES [559] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Links

For the latest Fresno State news go to fresnostatenews.com.
For Upcoming Campus Events go to the Fresno State Events Calendar. |
For Bulldog Athletics go to gobulldogs.com.
To see who's coming to the Save Mart Center at Fresno State go to savemartcenter.com.
For University Theatre info go to http://www.csufresno.edu/Theatre
To help victims of Hurricane Katrina by donating to the 'Blue to Green Denim Drive' by USU Productions contact shblair@csufresno.edu or call 278-2741.

For Fresno State Alumni Association Chapter Events Click Here.

...to all of our members, both annual and life! Your support allows the FSAA to give back to current students through scholarships, and it supports programs to engage alumni. Go Dogs!