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ALUMNI NEWS
September 2010

Alumni Association 60th Anniversary

On July 20, 1950, 102 students and recent graduates came together to found the Alumni Association. They inscribed their names on a charter, now displayed in the lobby of the Alumni Center. Seven of these students returned to campus on August 25, for an event in their honor to celebrate the Association’s 60th Anniversary.
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Football is in the Air

If you’ve recently had the urge to fire up a grill in a vacant parking space or frequently chant D-FENCE while sitting in traffic, then you must be ready for some football! Sac State’s second home game is Saturday, September 18, vs. Montana St.. Kick-off is at 6:05 p.m.; the Tri-Counties End Zone Festival & Tailgate begins at 4:00 p.m.
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Give A Few Hours - Impact Students

The Student Alumni Association is beginning its 2nd year as an official student club. With student leaders in place to outreach and plan events, alumni are needed to participate on career panels, attend a mixer or serve as a mentor for students.
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Homecoming 2010

What do fish and football have in common? Well not much, except that this year’s Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. welcomes the addition of the FLW Collegiate Bass Fishing Tournament and Festival, and with it comes even more fun and activities for the Sac State community to enjoy.
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Golden Grads

Each year during Homecoming week, the University recognizes its graduates of more than 50 years. This year’s Golden Grads Reunion will be Friday, October 8, and celebrates the classes of 1960 and earlier. It is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, reminisce and learn more about what is happening on campus today.
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CAMPUS NEWS

Sac State lauds student support at WELL opening

With a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community leaders looking on, Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez cut the ribbon on Thursday, September 2 and officially opened The WELL - the University's new recreation and wellness center.
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Dancers are in the ‘House’ at Sac State

Dance House kicks off Sacramento State's season of dance concerts with performances at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 29-30; 8 p.m., Oct. 1 & 2; and 2 p.m. Oct. 2 & 3, in Solano Hall 1010 on the campus at 6000 J Street.
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SEEN ON CAMPUS
Photo: World's record for the largest dodgeball game.

Sacramento State capped the celebration of its new recreation and wellness center by breaking the world's record for the largest dodgeball game with 1,208 players.

ALUMNI EVENTS

 

Back to College Night for D.C. Area Alumni

Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m.
Washington D.C.
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SAA Fall Kick-off BBQ

September 16, 4:30 p.m.
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Home Football vs. Weber St.

September 18, 6:05 p.m.
Tailgate at 4:00 p.m.
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Home Football vs. Montana St.

October 2, 1:05 p.m.
Tailgate at 11:00 a.m.
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Golden Grads Reunion

October 8, 11:30 a.m.
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Homecoming Festival

Football @ Home vs. No. Colorado October 9, 11:00 a.m. / 2:05 p.m. Kick-off
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Nunsense

October 21 – 31
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Basketball Hall of Fame

October 27, 5:30 p.m.
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Graphic: Class Notes
Mary (Kindig) Somers (1990)
Linda (Chin) Luna (2004)
Tanya Aderman (2005)
Reeshemah Davis (1995)
Brian Klier (1993)

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Continue Your Education
The College of Continuing Education offers courses, workshops, training programs and conference services for adults seeking to update their skills and advance in their careers. Association members receive a 15% discount on most classes.
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Alumna's Gratitude Benefits Future Teachers

The late Nancy Pierce Owens ('58, Education) was thankful for her Sacramento State education. And in her handwritten will—in which she left her entire estate to the University—she said just that. Literally.
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Graphic: Give to Sacramento State

Holly Tiche
Photo: Doug Curley

Holly Tiche, ’89, earned a B.S. in Accounting from Sacramento State and works diligently to promote and enhance Sacramento State and higher education as a whole.
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