Sac State Connection

ALUMNI NEWS	August 2009
Budget Central Visit Sacramento State’s up-to-date budget webpage to see President Gonzalez and David Wagner, vice president for Human Resources, explain the University's budget cuts and employee furloughs. These videos and regular budget news updates keep you informed of how Sacramento State is coping with unprecedented cuts in state funding. Visit Budget Central Get involved – join us at these events! The fall and spring calendars are already full of events and programs for alumni to attend. On Sept. 26, join us for the first home football game and tailgate party. Mark your calendars for this year’s HOMECOMING FESTIVAL AND GAME on Oct. 10, 2009. More details / Complete list of events Alumni volunteers needed to support students The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is still in need of alumni volunteers to participate in this first year of programming. This is a great way to support higher education. Learn how
CAMPUS NEWS
Sacramento State receives WASC accreditation The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has reaffirmed the accreditation of Sacramento State. Read more Sac State receives grant for research equipment The National Science Foundation awarded a $655,125 grant to Sacramento State to purchase high-tech equipment to research the structure of molecules. The grant, awarded July 29, was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read more Hornet Football season tickets are now available Season tickets are now available for the 2009 Hornet football season. Packages for alumni are available for as little as $50. Call T’Ante Sims at (916) 278-2222 to reserve yours today! HOME GAME SEASON SCHEDULE 09/26 Eastern Washington at Sacramento--6:05 pm 10/10 Idaho State at Sacramento--2:05 pm (HOMECOMING) 10/24 Montana at Sacramento--2:05 pm 10/31 Northern Arizona at Sacramento--2:05 pm 11/21 UC DAVIS at Sacramento--2:05 pm (Causeway Classic)

SEEN ON CAMPUS

Things are looking up for participants in the Science Adventures Summer Camp.

ALUMNI EVENTS

ALUMNI RECEPTION IN VEGAS

Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
@ UNLV
More info

ALUMNI PRE-GAME IN SAN LUIS OBISPO

Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m.
@ CalPoly, SLO
More info

FOOTBALL HOME OPENER

Sac State vs. Eastern Washington
Sept. 26; 4 p.m. Tailgate; 6:05 p.m. Kickoff
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CAREER FAIR

Sept. 30, 10 p.m. - 2 p.m.
University Union

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Enter to win by Sept. 30, 2009.

University Fund meets scholarship need

Dozens of Sac State students will receive scholarships this semester through the support of donors to the University Fund. Nearly $42,000 has been made available to the scholarship program, thanks to contributions by alumni and friends of the University during the annual phonathon campaign.
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Frederick Teichert receives honorary Doctorate
Photo: Estelle Rees Arroyo

Sacramento philanthropist Frederick Teichert, MBA ’95, was honored at a campus reception held by Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez to mark the May 22 conferral of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters upon him by the Board of Trustees of the California State University and Sacramento State.
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