| ALUMNI NEWS |
July 2008 |
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Alumni Summit in China
Nearly two dozen alumni and friends have already reserved their seat on the Alumni Association's October trip to China. Join them and Sac State President Alexander Gonzalez for the first-ever International Summit in Hong Kong and excursion to Beijing, Oct. 22 to 31. The U.S. travelers will be joined in Hong Kong Oct. 24-26 by alumni living in China to participate in a two-day summit addressing such issues as preparing a global workforce, arts and cultural exchanges, and business development. To book, call Dawniela Hightower at (916) 278-6295.
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Salute to Spirit tailgate party
At 4 p.m., Saturday, August 30, join in the new tradition of welcoming back yell and song leaders, mascots, marching band members and gridiron teammates from the past. The annual football and spirit leader reunion will take place in the Alumni Center parking lot to kick off of the Sac State football season. Food is available for purchase or bring your own. Tailgate starts at 4 p.m., football game kickoff against Humboldt State is at 6 p.m.
Pre-football tailgating
Tailgating is back and buzzing for the 2008 football season before the home games on Sept. 13, 20 and 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15. Tailgating begins two hours prior to kickoff. Food can be purchased on site or bring your own. The festivities include a bounce house for the kids, music and giveaways.
Football season tickets are on sale now, and alumni pay only $65, regularly $80, for six games in reserved seating. For tickets, call (916) 278-2222.
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| CAMPUS NEWS |
New look for Hornets Nest
 The Hornets Nest, which serves as the home facility for Sac State’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams has been given a major overhaul. The newly designed floor features sidelines which read “Colberg Court,” named after recently retired volleyball coach Debby Colberg.
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Writers’ Conference returns
Dinah Lenney, author of Bigger Than Life: A Murder, A Memoir, will be the keynote speaker at Sac State’s Summer Writers’ Conference, Aug. 16-17. Lenney’s critically acclaimed memoir is about the murder of her father in 1997 and the impact it had on her and the family.
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HORNET IN TRAINING
Football camp is one of the many sports-themed summer camps offered for kids at Sac State. For more information on camps, contact the Athletics Office at (916) 278-6481.
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| ALUMNI EVENTS |
Business School Insider Seminar
6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 16 at the Alumni Center.
Free. Light refreshments provided.
RSVP to Loren.Feil@Kaplan.com or (916) 929-4402, ext. 2223
Law School Insider Seminar
6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 at the Alumni Center
Free. Light refreshments provided.
RSVP to Loren.Feil@Kaplan.com or (916) 929-4402, ext. 2223
Salute to Spirit Reunion and Tailgate Party
4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 in the Alumni Center Parking Lot
Football game kickoff, 6:05 p.m.
Homecoming 2008
Saturday, Sept. 27
Festival and tailgate party, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Football game kickoff, 2:05 p.m.
Green and Gold Gala
Friday, Feb. 20 in the University Union Ballroom (note new date)
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Although you may not know it, you’ve probably imitated alum and chameleon actor-comedian Carlos Alazraqui (’86, Recreation and Leisure Studies.) Since creating one of the most recognized voices in advertising—the Taco Bell Chihuahua— Alazraqui has portrayed countless on-screen and off-screen characters including Dep. James Garcia on Comedy Central’s “Reno 911.”