Congrats 2008 Grads
May 16-17, 2008

Engineering Gala May 9th - The College of Engineering and the Engineering Alumni Chapter cordially invites you to the 2008 Starlight Gala for a night of dinner, dancing and celebrating the year's achievements.  The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at Pardini's in Fresno.  Semi-formal attire please.  Tickets are on sale for $25.  Dinner and awards from 6-9 p.m., dancing and music until midnight.  For ticket information & sales, please contact Lisa Craig at (559) 278-8242 or coersvp@csufresno.edu.  Deadline to purchase tickets is May 5th. 

BPF Reception May 17^th - Please join the Bulldog Pride Graduates to celebrate their great accomplishment! The reception will take place at the Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State.  Admission is free, however donations are always welcome! The Bulldog Pride Fund is a $152,000+ endowment dedicated to providing an annuity to support student scholarships at Fresno State. [RSVP Here]

Many thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who helped raised approximately $10,000 at the 13th Annual Alumni & Friends of the Craig School of Business Golf Tournament last Friday! Through their fundraising efforts at events such as this and their annual homecoming week wine tasting, the Alumni & Friends of the Craig School were able to bring their scholarship endowment to over $60,000 this year.

UCLA Tailgate - September 27th
The 'Dogs are heading down to the Rose Bowl for a super-fun tailgate on Saturday, September 27th.  Buy a UCLA tailgate and game ticket now! 

We are also selling season tailgate & game  packages!

 

Golden Grad 1958 Luncheon - June 6th
Join the Alumni Association and the class of 1958 to celebrate their 50 year reunion!  [more info]

SURVEY TIME -  How many family members have attended Fresno State?  Don't forget to take our monthly survey located on the FSAA homepage. 

Bulldog Pride

Check out Dr. Welty with a group of true Fresno State fans at the Humanitarian Bowl Pep Rally in Boise, ID.  Pay close attention to the wasp catcher on the helmet. GREAT SPIRIT! 

 

Are you a super fan? Send in pictures of how you, your family, friends, or 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 Photo Today!
 

Fresno State News & On Campus Events

The governor plans budget cuts in 2008/09 that would leave our 23-campus California State University another $386 million in the hole. The Alliance for the CSU includes all those who care about the future of the state and its state university system. They are students, alumni, faculty, CSU staff, administrators, parents of CSU students, employers, church leaders, labor union members, and people who depend on and enjoy the many assets the CSU adds to our communities and cities.  Learn more about how you can help stop cuts to the CSU.  

Now available for alumni purchase at the USU Information Center
Magic Mountain- $26.00 (1 day pass)
Universal Studios- $42.00 (1 day pass)
Universal Studios- $64.00 (Annual pass)
Sea World- $48.00 (2 days of fun)
Disneyland- $128.00 (2 day park hopper adult)
For more information, please call the Information Center at 278-2078


May 18th - The Kremen School Community Council has collaborated with Fresno Grizzlies Baseball, the Bonner Family Foundation, Spano Enterprises, and 55 Valley schools in an effort to raise funds to support the peer mediation program, Mediator Mentors. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. – attend the game and support student mediators in the Valley. Visit the Media Mentors Program online for more information about the program.  Game tickets are $10 per person – to purchase tickets, please contact Mona Nyandoro at 278-0393.

The Center for Economic Research and Education of Central California at Fresno State and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) serving Fresno County are partners in a new alliance designed to add research opportunities to help local businesses create jobs [full article]

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's (OLLI) summer 2008 schedule includes guided tours of Yosemite National Park (June 13) and Hearst Castle (July 15). Fresno State's OLLI is one of 119 such institutes in the United States focusing on learning opportunities for retired and semi-retired adults. Details can be found at www.csufresno.edu/olli or by contacting 559-278-0008 or osher@csufresno.edu.

Dr. Julie Olson-Buchanan, a professor of human resource management, has been awarded the top teaching honor at California State University, Fresno.  Dr. Jeri Echeverria, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, named Olson-Buchanan as recipient of the 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award.  Follow the link to learn about the other awards given.  [full article]

Six MBA students won in three categories at the 44th annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition, April 17-19 in San Diego. The competition tests students’ abilities to manage a simulated company against other collegiate teams. [full article]

Fresno State was awarded a 2008 state energy Efficiency Partnership Best Practices Award for the university’s solar photovoltaic and shaded parking project, designed to generate about 20 percent of campus electricity demand.  The 3,872 photovoltaic panels generate more than 1.5 million kilowatt hours of power annually. The Fresno State solar system offsets about 950 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions — equivalent to planting more than 24,300 trees or removing more than 200 cars from the road every year. [full article]

The Youth Summer Camps - Get your future Bulldog involved at Fresno State
July 14-18 Veterinarian Camp grades 7th-9th $230
June 23-27, Science Detective
July 7-11, Gizmo's Gadgets and Goop
July 14-18, Extreme Sports Science
July 28-Aug. 1, Space and Rocketry '08
Registration before May 15 is $269 per child per camp. Discounts are available for multiple camps per family. Registration May 16-June 1 is $279; $289 after June 1, subject to availability. Fee includes a T-shirt, Friday lunch and admission to the Downing Planetarium on campus. For more information, call 559.278.0333.

Students in Fresno State animation, interior design and video courses are getting a helping hand from Hollywood in the form of a $150,500 software gift from Pixar Animation Studios. The studio has donated computer software programs that will dramatically shorten the amount of time it takes to create videos and film. [full article]

Mackee M. Mason, a senior mass communication and journalism major from Lake Elsinore, has been elected president of Associated Students Inc. (ASI) at California State University, Fresno. He starts his term as president on June 1. [full article]

 

 

 

Save Mart Center Events & Athletics

The Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Festival - Thursday, May 1st- May 4th starting @ 6:00 p.m.

Michael Buble - Tuesday, May 6th @ 8:00 p.m.

Carrie Underwood - Wednesday, May 28th @ 7:30 p.m.

Home & Garden Show - Friday, May 30th and 31st @ 12:00 p.m.
 

Free Radio Streaming of Bulldog Baseball and Softball
All fans now have a chance to listen to softball and baseball radio broadcasts throughout the season via live radio streaming on www.gobulldogs.com. There are no subscriptions or costs involved and broadcasts can be easily accessed by clicking on the audio link next to the schedule/calendar on gobulldogs.com. All baseball and softball games will also be archived if you don’t get the chance to catch the broadcast on game day.

Check out the Schedules for softball, baseball, men's and women's golf, and men's and women's tennis.  

Bulldog Benefits 

Alma Mater Pro Shop - Clubs , Gifts, Accessories
Order Bulldogs' imprinted clubs, gifts and accessories from Alma Mater Pro Shop. [Online]

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.

FSAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Liberty Mutual Auto & Home Policies
Take advantage of Fresno State’s Group Savings Plus. Save on auto and home insurance policies. Call toll-free: (877) 283-4205 or visit the web site. [Online]

MARSH AFFINITY GROUPS
Dental, health and vision insurance polices at specially reduced Fresno State rates. Call toll-free: (888) 560-ALUM or visit the web site. [Online]

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 your first qualifying use(s) of the account. Learn more or apply securely online!

Fugazzis Bistro - All Fresno State Alumni Association members will receive 20% off (excludes alcohol) when you show your card at any of their locations.  Learn more about Fugazzis Bistro.  

 

Bulldog Entrepreneur Spotlight

Scott Handley is the owner and operator of Western Pioneer Financial, Inc. (WPF).  WPF is a full spectrum lender with complete Real Estate Services.  Real estate, mortgage, loans, commercial, and equipment leasing services are now available. WPF specializes in residential and commercial listings and sales, mortgage real estate loans, equipment leasing, and investments.  Mr. Handley earned his bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management.
www.westernpioneerfinancial.com

ARE YOU A BULLDOG BUSINESS OWNER?  TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY!

Alumni Spotlight

Luella Cole (1977), a retired teacher of regular and special education classes for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, was featured in the Modesto Bee this April. She has had 6 opinion pieces published in the Fresno Bee since 2004. Her favorite topics to write about are education, politics and current events.

David Francis will be this month's guest speaker at the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee luncheon. Francis has been the superintendent of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District since 1999. He has more than 35 years of teaching and administrative experience.

Brian Bullock has been appointed to Vice President of Land Surveying at Psomas in their Roseville, California office. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has been a key player in Psomas' growth and success. This success was built on developing a top-notch survey team as well as providing outstanding client service.

Inman Perkins was featured in the Collegian for his Bulldog pride. Perkins has been going to baseball games religiously at Fresno State since 1977. Perkins has been known to climb on the dugout roof and pump up the crowd. The team enjoys his spirit and take pride in Perkins support.

Glenn Proctor (1985) , grape grower for Ciatti Co., presented at a seminar this April. The “Ahead of the Curve” seminar was held at Copia in Napa, CA and focused on the region’s grape growing market. He opined that grape growing, specifically for wines, will continue on an upswing based on supply and demand.

Thomas Baker has been named grand marshal of the 60th annual Springville Sierra Rodeo, which takes place April 25–27. Baker has had a long association with the Springville Rodeo, since the time he and his wife moved to the foothills in 1965. Perhaps the greatest legacy to the rodeo is that he designed and built the bull head entrance to the Springville Rodeo Grounds.

Ryan Patterson (2004) and Katie Mathews (2004) are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on May 31, in outdoor wedding ceremony in Ripon. The couple met in college and were engaged on March 1 in Yosemite. They celebrated their engagement on April 12 at Matthews's sister's home.

Paul Hansen (1982) and Jocelyn Ayaay are happy to announce their commitment to each other. A ceremony will take place in Philippines. 

James Gonzalez (1992) won his third consecutive Associated Press Mark Twain Award for the "Best Newscast - 30 minutes" category. The award was presented on March 15th at a banquet in the Globe Theater at Universal Studios.

Herman Calad (1972) has announced his retirement. A Stockton native, Calad worked 21 years in Stockton schools before he got a job as assistant principal at Tracy High in 1993. Three years later, he stepped up as interim principal when West High opened, a job that became permanent.

Patrick Anastasio has announced his retirement from Tracy High as Principal. The Tracy native attended local schools from kindergarten through high school. He majored in agriculture.

Carole Goldsmith (1991) was recently awarded the Mariann Loniello Award from the Association of Community and Continuing Education in recognition for her work in education and economic development. 

Joe Moore (2000) was featured in the Collegian for his 10 years of service at the campus radio station.  Moore began working for KFSR in 1998 as a volunteer DJ and in 2004 he was hired as the first full-time station manager for KFSR.  He works with 30 volunteers to broadcast the station throughout the Fresno metro area and Fresno County and reaching 30,000 listeners weekly.

Kevin Phillips (2000) and Lori Dias, of Stockton, were married last June. They were married on June 16, 2007, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation with Father John Armistead officiating.  The two spent a 10-day honeymoon in Aruba and have made their home in Acampo. 

Steve Kliewer (1974) has been chosen as Teacher of the Year at Paso Robles High School in Paso Robles, CA. Mr. Kliewer teaches physics and is an instructor for the Endeavor Academy. He was also named a fellow by the QuarkNet Collaboration. QuarkNet is a national science education program that provides teachers and students with tools to conduct experiments in the classroom.

James Harris is now a first-year surgical intern at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Take A Student to Eat (TASTE)
FSAA is hosting a new mentoring program! TASTE allows you to take two students to lunch and talk to them about your profession or industry. This is a great way for alumni to give back directly to students. Mentors can help current students learn to network and carry professional conversations. This is a great opportunity for the busy professional wanting to volunteer their time! Click here for an easy application.

CHECK OUT OUR ARTICLE IN THE COLLEGIAN THIS WEEK!

 

Links & Helpful Information

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Thank you to the Office of University Communications:  Interim Assistant Vice President Shirley Melikian Armbruster, BA ‘73; & Tom Uribes. Special thanks to Fresno State News & the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band E-Newsletter Archive Apr 2008 Mar 2008 Feb 2008

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

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