The Distinguished Service Awards 
Thursday, April 17, 2008
6:00pm
Alumni Center
Event Details
Distinguished Service Awards & Banquet
6:00 Reception
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Awards Presentation begins
$100 per person. RSVP by April 3, 2008. Contact the Alumni Association for more information 916.278.6295.
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Congratulations to our 2008 Honorees
Mr. Michael Carter
1970 College of Business
President, Pros for Youth, Inc.
Mr. John Gesek
1990 Health and Human Services
Retired Dallas Cowboys Guard
Partner, MCKEELGESEK Financial Advisory Services
Dr. Sia Nemat-Nasser
1960 BS Engineering and Computer Science
Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials
Professor of Mechanics and Materials and University of California, San Diego
Mr. Greg Knapp
1986 BA Arts and Letters
Offensive Coordinator, Oakland Raiders
Mr. Walt Schaub
1976 BA Arts and Letters
Public Affairs – FCC Compliance Director for
CBS Stations KNCI-KHTK-KQJK-KZZO-KYMX-KSFM
Paulette Trainor
1990 Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Owner and Designer
Trainor and Associates Design, LLC
Honorary Alumnus Awards
Mark Drobny
Alumnus of the University of Iowa and the University of Pacific McGeorge Law School
Leader of the University Planned Giving Committee
Former Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court
Pamela Stewart
Alumna of California State University, Northridge
Co-Chair, President's Executive Committee
Chief Financial Officer, University Foundation at Sacramento State, Board of Directors
Retired Executive Director of CPS Human Resources
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About the Award
Established in 1972, the Sacramento State Alumni Association has annually presented the Distinguished Service Award Dinner to honor outstanding alumni. The awards are given jointly by the University and the Alumni Association to recognize alumni for their professional achievements and community service. Nominations are accepted from all University constituencies throughout the year. Nominees must have achieved prominence in their fields of endeavor and brought distinction to the University and/or community through their individual accomplishments.
Occasionally, the Honorary Alumni Award is given to an individual who has rendered exceptional support and services to the University.
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