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Fresno State Alumni Association
Fresno State Alumni Association
(559) 278-ALUM
Smittcamp Alumni House
(559) 278-2761
www.fresnostatealumni.com
JACQUELYN K. GLASENER, Executive Director
(559) 278-ALUM
Smittcamp Alumni House
(559) 278-2761
www.fresnostatealumni.com
JACQUELYN K. GLASENER, Executive Director
Fresno State Alumni Association. The beginnings of the Fresno State Alumni Association date back to the first Fresno Normal School graduating class of 1912. An informal group of alumni met frequently to discuss how they could serve their school. Their association was founded upon mutual respect, motivation toward community service, pride in one's alma mater, and genuine concern for the school's future.
The Fresno State Alumni Association was incorporated in 1940 to promote higher education; encourage communication among alumni, friends, and former students; and support bilateral exchange and participation between community and university.
More than 180,000 Fresno State graduates have migrated to every state in the nation; many have located abroad. The university maintains database records of more than 236,000 alumni and friends of the university. Annual members number approximately 4,000 and Life members number approximately 1,500.
The Alumni Association is governed by a 30-member board of volunteers who represent all schools and colleges of the university, as well as students, staff, and faculty. The university president, the vice president for University Advancement, and AS President also each have a position on the Board of Directors.
Membership. Membership is open to students, graduates and friends of the university. Dues-paying members receive a monthly informative newsletter via e-mail, "The Bulldog Byte."
Academic and Regional Chapters. The Alumni Association has several chapters. These alumni chapters sponsor programs, workshops, reunions, and activities for their constituents.
Smittcamp Alumni House. Standing near the main entrance of Fresno State, the Smittcamp Alumni House welcomes past, present, and future Bulldogs and their friends to campus.
Scholarships. Fresno State students may apply for the many Alumni Scholarships ($75,000 in total) through the Scholarship Office. Awards are made to undergraduate and graduate students based on need, scholarship, leadership, and involvement.
Events and Programs. The Alumni Association co-hosts various events and programs throughout the year including the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala, Homecoming, Vintage Days Suds and Grub Garden, Grad Fair, Commencement Sales, and the Golden Grad Society Dinner, which honors those who have celebrated their 50th reunion from Fresno State. The Alumni Association also sponsors the photographs taken at each commencement.
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 clue.
For thee, our hopes and memories;
For thee, our hearts and loyalties.
Thy sons and daughters hail thee great,
Our alma mater, Fresno State!
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