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ALUMNI NEWS	April 2011
April is Alumni Month! From awards banquets to arts shows to theatre performances, Alumni Month is full of events that spill into May. We're celebrating alumni and creating opportunities for you to come back to campus. Learn more Alumni Open House Visit the Alumni Center on Friday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. for the 3rd Annual Open House. This spectacular and FREE event will feature an impressive display of delicious fare from more than a dozen caterers. More info Stinger Wine & Food Alumni-owned wineries and restaurants will be the featured attraction at this annual fundraiser on Friday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. Coordinated by the Stinger Athletic Association, proceeds from this event support athletic scholarships for men's and women's sports. More info (pdf) Sac State Serves Volunteer Opportunity On Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sac State Serves will be supporting Homeless Connect in providing a one-stop resource center for an expected 800 homeless folks. The entire Sac State community is invited to participate. More info
CAMPUS NEWS
Festival of the Arts: April 13 - 16 The days are getting warmer and Sacramento State is heating things up with the Festival of the Arts, the University’s annual celebration of fine art and design, music, literature, theater and dance. Read more Sac State 5K Run On April 28th at 6 p.m. the 3rd annual running of the Sac State 5K Fun Run will commence! This race will be for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to stride it out on Sacramento State's beautiful campus. More info Sign up for Sac State Youth Summer Programs The deadline is quickly approaching to enroll children in Sacramento State’s summer Academic Talent Search program. Parents have until 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, to submit their applications. More info Environmental Studies Given OK to Issue Degrees Sacramento State’s Department of Environmental Studies has received the go-ahead to award Bachelor of Science degrees. "In the larger scheme, this represents the coming of age of the discipline,” Department Chair Dudley Burton says. “We’ve been working in this direction for a long time." More info Baseball Kicks off WAC Play at Hawaii The Sacramento State baseball team, fresh off a series win at Seattle last weekend, will kick off Western Athletic Conference play at Hawaii this weekend with a four-game set at Les Murakami Stadium. More info

CAMPUS VIDEO

Click here to watch a video clip of the making of The Wiz by Sac State’s Theatre Department.

WATCH VIDEO!
The Wiz, live performances through April 29 at Sac State.

These alumni have shared their stories on our class notes page. Let us know what you've been up to!

Rona Commins (1968)
Randy Davis (1977)
Michael Basso (2004)
Carl Temple (1976)

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MORE EVENTS

The Wiz

April 8-29, Various Times
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Career Buzz Volunteer Opportunity

April 11, 4:30 p.m.
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Distinguished Service Awards
April 14, 5:30 p.m.
More info

Estate Planning 101
April 19, 11:30 a.m.
More info

Alumni Open House Free
April 29, 5 p.m.
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Capitol Networking Lunch Free

May 6, 11:30 a.m.
More info

Stinger Wine & Food Classic
May 6, 6 p.m.
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Alumni Downtown Mixer Free
May 24, 5:30 p.m.
More info

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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ALUMNI PROFILE

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ALUMNI MONTH DISCOUNTS!
During the month of April enjoy the benefits of membership plus a few extra Alumni Month discounts without being a member. Visit the Alumni Month page to have your April Discount card sent to you by email. Enjoy the savings!
Alumni Month website

HEALTH, TRAVEL, PET
Whether you've just graduated, are established with a family and career, or are getting ready to enjoy a well-earned retirement, The Alumni Insurance Program can help you at every stage of your life. More info

University Benefits from Private Support

Sacramento State was the beneficiary of nearly $465,000 in gifts and pledges during the third quarter of the fiscal year (Jan. 1-March 31, 2011). Many of the gifts from individuals and organizations were in support of the Division of Nursing’s move to Folsom Hall.
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Krista Bernasconi '99

Krista Bersconi Krista M. Bernasconi (’99, Liberal Studies) is the Director of Public Affairs for SureWest, overseeing the company’s strategic interests regionally. She is the recipient of the 2011 Rising Star Distinguished Service Award to be presented on Thursday, April 14, at the Sac State Alumni Center.
Read Krista's Profile

Visit DSA event website. See who else is being honored.

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