You are in the official 1999-2000 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Alumni Association
California State University, Fresno
Alumni Association Inc.
Keats Building, Room 113
(559) 278-ALUM
http://129.8.21.20/
JACQUELYN K. GLASENER, Executive Director
The California State University, Fresno Alumni Association serves as
a vital link between the university, its alumni, and the greater Fresno
community. Its primary purpose is to develop and apply its funding and volunteered-time
resources toward the advancement of higher education and enhanced communication
among alumni, campus administration, students, and friends.
In addition to sponsoring student scholarships, the association co-hosts
a Golden Grad Society dinner each year to honor graduates of 50 or more
years. Alumni and friends also enjoy special receptions and celebrate at
the Homecoming tailgate party.
The Alumni Association network links together more than 3,100 members. Fresno
State alumni represent more than 55 academic areas of study and have migrated
to every state in the nation.
In an ongoing effort to serve members, the Alumni Association offers many
member-only discounts and privileges. These include Internet/WWW access,
group health, dental, vision, auto, and life insurance rates, Price Costco
membership privileges, M.B.N.A. American Bank, N.A. line of credit, discounts
at Kennel Bookstore and The Bulldog Shop, discounted admission for various
university events, and library privileges at most CSU campuses.
Membership is open to graduates and friends of the university. Annual
dues are $25 for new graduates, $35 for single membership, and $55 for joint
membership (husband and wife). Life memberships are $500. Business memberships
are also available for $150.
Publications. Contact is a news magazine mailed to all alumni and
friends with whom the association is in touch. Each issue features an Alumnac
section, which highlights the accomplishments of Fresno State alumni. Contact/Alumnac
also details events and activities.
Dues-paying members also receive The Blue Wave, an informative bimonthly
newsletter published by the Alumni Association.
Academic and Regional Chapters. The association will keep you in
touch with the university school/department from which you graduated. There
are 18 official academic chapters of the Alumni Association. Satellite extensions
are now being formed throughout the state to involve out-of-town alumni
in all of the fun. Active regional chapters are located in Arizona and the
Washington, D.C. area. Additional chapters also include EOP and Commerce
Club/Business.
B.L.A.S.T. B.L.A.S.T, Bulldog Life and Student Traditions, is a student
organization at Fresno State. Students who are members of B.L.A.S.T. gain
all the benefits of being a member of the Alumni Association. B.L.A.S.T.'S
goal is to keep Fresno State tradition alive. Membership is open to all
students; annual dues are $5.
Graduation Pictures. The Alumni office sponsors the photographs taken
at each commencement. Graduates are individually photographed, free of charge,
before the ceremony processional each May.
Scholarships. Fresno State students may apply for Alumni Scholarships
through the Financial Aid Office. Awards are made to undergraduate and graduate
students based on need, scholarship, leadership, and involvement. The Alumni
Trust Council oversees the investment of the Alumni Association's contributions
and the distribution of its scholarship funds.
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