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JUNE 2008 |
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Newest alums celebrate
 For some, it was the culmination of four short years and for others, the end of a long journey as nearly 5,000 students were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies May 23 and 24. During the ceremonies, President Alexander Gonzalez presented the President’s Medal to History major Charles Stuthard and the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service to alum and former football coach Bob Mattos (’65, Physical Education).
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Calling all spirit leaders
Salute to Spirit, a new tradition at Sac State, will be celebrated at the tailgate party and first home football game on Aug. 30. The Hornets will play the Humboldt Lumberjacks, a rival from years ago. Help us find some of the missing yell leaders, song leaders and Herkies from bygone eras. If you have information or would like to volunteer, contact the Alumni Relations office at alumni@csus.edu or (916) 278-6295.
Alumni Summit in China
The Alumni Association is hosting the first Sac State International Alumni Summit in China, in partnership with the Office of President Alexander Gonzalez. The trip includes round-trip travel from Sacramento to Hong Kong. Faculty speakers and panels from both the United States and China will discuss topics such as China/U.S. business ventures, contemporary Chinese arts and culture, and challenges to building a sustainable environment. Interspersed with the sessions will be site visits to a museum and a Chinese University.
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Recreation center underway
Now that the occupants of the Eli and Edythe Broad Fieldhouse have settled in and the old fieldhouse has been demolished, work can begin on the new Recreation and Wellness Center. The 150,845-square-foot facility will feature a fitness center, indoor track, recreational courts, rock-climbing walls and a student health center.
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Hornet Women capture Big Sky All-Sports Trophy
Catapulted by conference championships from the volleyball, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, and tennis teams, Sac State's women easily won the Big Sky Conference’s All-Sports Trophy.
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SURF’S UP?
Sac State’s Wakeboarding Team demonstrates their skills in the Library Quad, a cool end to the spring semester.
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| ALUMNI EVENTS |
Black Alumni Chapter Networking Mixer
6 to 10 p.m., June 20 at the Sac State Aquatic Center
Tickets: $20
Football Home Opener vs. Humboldt State and Salute to Spirit
Football and Spirit Leader Annual Reunion Celebration Saturday, Aug. 30
Tailgate begins at noon, kickoff, 2:05 p.m.
Pre-Football Game Tailgate Party in the Alulmni Center Parking Lot
Noon, Aug. 30
Noon, Sept. 13
Noon, Sept. 27
Noon, Oct. 25
Noon, Nov. 1
Noon, Nov. 15
Homecoming Weekend
Sept. 25-27
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When Sacramento City Councilmember Lauren Hammond (’77, Government) was a student working at Herfy’s Hamburgers and attending government classes, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer. But her passion for neighborhood issues took her in a different direction. Kind of.