Sac State Connection

ALUMNI NEWS	June/July 2009
Sacramento State’s 61st graduation More than 4,500 students graduated from Sacramento State during spring commencement ceremonies, May 22 and 23. To view a slideshow of the ceremonies, visit www.csus.edu/pa/commencement/. There are additional slideshows of the seven students who were Dean’s Award winners, as well as special presentations to George Crandell, chairman of The University Foundation at Sacramento State board of directors; and Frederick Teichert, Sacramento businessman and philanthropist. View Slideshows New Student Program seeks alumni volunteers The Sacramento State Alumni Association has launched a new program for current students, and alumni volunteers are needed. The Student Alumni Association (SAA) was formed to connect students with alumni in “outside the classroom” learning environments that provide professional networking experience and mentoring. More Info Opt-Out of affinity mailings As an alumnus of Sacramento State, you have the right to control whether we share your name, address, and electronic mail address with our affinity partners (companies we partner with to offer products or services). Learn more
CAMPUS NEWS
Journalism students cover the community A handful of Sacramento State journalism students are gaining valuable real-world reporting experience by covering the capital area for the Community News Service (CNS), a website created by Communication Studies Professor Molly Dugan. Details Sac State brings 80 youths to campus ropes course President Alexander Gonzalez sponsored a day at the University’s Peak Adventures Challenge Center for 80 youths from Sacramento’s Roberts Family Development Center on June 19. Details

SEEN ON CAMPUS

WE DID IT!

Students celebrate commencement
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ALUMNI EVENTS

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

Aerospace Museum of California
August 13, 6 p.m.
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FALL 2009 SEMESTER BEGINS

August 31

FOOTBALL HOME OPENER

Sac State vs. Eastern Washington
September 26; 4 p.m. Tailgate; 6:05 p.m. Kick-off

SAVE THE DATE

Homecoming Festival
October 10

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

CLASS NOTES

ALUMNI PROFILE

Alumni Association Discounts

Summer weather provides the opportunity for Alumni Association members to enjoy discounts at campus recreational facilities. At Peak Adventures, members receive a 10 percent discount on trips and rentals. The Sacramento State Aquatic Center offers a 10-15 percent discount on rentals and classes, and is a great place for families and friends to cool off from the summer heat while enjoying a variety of water sports and activities.

Find out what these grads and others are up to:
Kenneth Scanavino, '63
Nina O'Brien, '74,'76
John Young, '89
Michael Goold, '94
Robyn Tornay, ’96
David Whitt, '03
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Standing Ovation for 92-year-old graduate
Photo: Estelle Rees Arroyo

At age 92, Estelle Rees Arroyo has achieved many milestones in her lifetime. On May 22, she realized perhaps her most significant – becoming a Sacramento State graduate.
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