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Your Bulldog Connection. For Life.
 

December 2007
 

 
 
Looking to Give the Perfect Holiday Gift?
Give the gift of an annual membership or a life membership this holiday season. 
When you give the gift of Life Membership your loved one will receive a "Bulldog For Life" sweatshirt, a "Life Member" fleece, or other gift cards. Show your Bulldog Pride, and give a life membership! Call 278-ALUM or go online for details.

Fresno State Blanket It's Cold Outside, Bundle Up! 
Don't forget to treat yourself to Fresno State apparel this winter.  Nothing says "Bulldog Pride" like a Fresno State sweatshirt or blanket to cuddle up with.  You'll find all your alumni gifts at the Kennel Bookstore and the Bulldog Shop this winter. GO DOGS!
 

Canned Food Drive Serve the Community this Holiday Season
Fresno State alums and students have large bulldog hearts and are giving back to the community this holiday season.  Whether they are packing food boxes or donating toys and coats, our alums are ready to help.  Thank you for your continued service and making a difference in the Valley.  Send us pictures of your service to the community wearing your Fresno State best and we might feature you and your family in the next Bulldog Byte!            

Fresno State winesYoung Alumni Wine Tasting - Save the Date
FLYP logoCome join the FSAA, the Fresno State Winery and Fresno Leading Young Professionals (FLYP) this January 16th at the Smittcamp Alumni House from 6 pm to 8 pm for the first Young Alumni wine tasting.  This will be a night of socializing and networking.  All are welcome to attend. Come out and join us!
 

   
   

FSAA Paw logoSince 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!

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Smittcamp Alumni House
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.

 
   
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]
Speaker.
[PLAY] Alma Mater
 
  Bulldog Pride    
   
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]
Speaker. [PLAY] Fight Song
 
 

Fresno State FansFAN-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. 
Submit Your Bulldog Pride Class Note!  For Bulldog Athletics go to gobulldogs.com.
 


Fresno State credit cardFresno 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!

   
           
  Fresno State News & On Campus Events  
 
FresnoState Magazine coverFall FresnoState Magazine is Here! 
The just-published Fall 2007 edition of FresnoState Magazine focuses on some of the many ways Fresno State helps students, faculty, staff members and the community be better citizens of the world.  The 50-page magazine is being distributed to nearly 125,000 alumni and friends of Fresno State.
[read more]


 

HBSA Honored NHBA logo
The Hispanic Business Student Association at California State University, Fresno has been recognized as the National Chapter of the Ye
ar.  The award was presented at the National Hispanic Business Association’s annual Leadership Conference in Chicago on Nov. 3. The award acknowledges the chapter’s “exemplary student leadership and local commitment to the Fresno community, education and the professionalism of its members.” [read more]


CATI logoClimate Change Conference
The California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) will host a conference, "Row-crop Farming and Climate Change: What the Future Holds," from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the California State University, Fresno Satellite Student Union. The free public event is hosted in collaboration with the California Farm Bureau Federation, California Cotton Ginners and Growers associations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Resources Conservation Service and Sustainable Conservation, a nonprofit environmental organization that works to promote environmentally and economically sound business practices.
[read more]


Frenso State Music studentsFresno State Jazz Bands Holiday Concert
This will be the final fall semester concert for our Jazz Bands and will feature many of the department's top instrumental music students. Expect a little holiday flair and some great jazz. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - 7:30 p.m. at the Fresno State Concert Hall $6.00 General; $5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students.  [more info]

 

 
  Save Mart Center Events  
 
Fresno State logo basketballBasketball - Men's & Women's
Enjoy men's and women's basketball all month long at the SaveMart Center.  There will be six great games this December.  Check out the SaveMart event calendar
 

Fresno Falcons logoFalcons Hockey
Check out an action-packed hockey game this month!  The Falcons will play five home games, so bring the family out for some excitement.  Buy you tickets now.
  

Mannheim Steamroller CD coverMannheim Steamroller
Get in the spirit this holiday season!  On this year's tour, the one and only Mannheim Steamroller will debut selections from their brand new CD, Christmas Song! They'll also play fan favorites from six multi-platinum albums in an extravagant multi-media event the whole family can enjoy.  Make sure to buy your tickets soon before they go!   

 
  Bulldog Bucks  
 

Travel Shoppe logoTravel 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. 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.

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  Chapter Spotlight    
 
Business Chapter Board Members

Alumni and Friends of the Craig School of Business
The Alumni and Friends of the Craig School of Business was established in 1989 to promote the interests of The Craig School of Business and to establish mutually beneficial relations between the School and its alumni. Major events planned by the Chapter include an annual wine tasting in the fall and a golf tournament in the spring. Funds raised from these events support student scholarships, and various programs within the School.  Join this chapter today! 

   
  Alumni Spotlight    
 
Victor HansonNation Humanities Medal Winner
Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, professor emeritus of Classics at California State University, Fresno, will receive a National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony Thursday, Nov. 15. Hanson, who co-founded the Classics Program at Fresno State, is one of 10 individuals and foundations to be honored with the Humanities Medal
. [read more]

Bud and Jan RichterRichter Center for Community Engagement Formally Named
Trustees of the California State University system have approved the naming of the Bud and Jan Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning at Fresno State. The naming recognizes a $3.5 million gift from the Richter's that was announced by President John D. Welty in August. FSAA extends a special thank you to the Richter Family.
[read more]

Nicholas WatneyNicolas Watney
Mr. Watney (2003) competed in the British Open at Carnoustie, Scotland. This is Watney's second experience in a major Open, having won previously in the New Orleans Open and the Zurich Classic. Watney graduated from California State University, Fresno and is an active member of the President's Circle.


Fresno State Bulldog Jennifer Lucero

Ms. Jennifer Lucero (2002) is proud to announce the birth of a baby girl bulldog, Brianna Francisca Heintz. She was born on August 17, 2007 in Clovis, CA Clovis Community Hospital, and weighed 6 lb., 9 oz..
 

   
 
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Thank you 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  

Fresno State Alumni Association
California State University, Fresno
Smittcamp Alumni House 
2625 East Matoian Way SH124
Fresno, CA 93740-8000
[559] 278-ALUM
bulldogs@fresnostatealumni.com

 

   

FSAA Staff
Executive Director
:
Jacquelyn K. Glasener, MA '02 Publisher and Editor:
Katie Johnson, BS '03, BA '03 Alumni Research Assistance: Jennifer Vogt, Angel Langridge, and Elise Aydelotte

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