2007-08 General Catalog

              24 2007-2008 California State University, Fresno General Catalog
Fresno State
Alumni Association
The origin of the Fresno State
Alumni Association dates back to the
first Fresno Normal School graduat-ing
class of 1912. An informal group
of alumni met frequently to discuss
how they could serve their school.
Their association was founded upon
mutual respect, motivation toward
community service, pride in one’s
alma mater, and genuine concern for
the school’s future.
The Fresno State Alumni Association
was incorporated in 1940 to promote
higher education; encourage commu-nication
among alumni, friends, and
former students; and support bilateral
exchange and participation between
community and university.
More than 180,000 Fresno State
graduates have migrated to every state
in the nation; many have located
abroad. The university maintains da-tabase
records of more than 236,000
alumni and friends of the univer-sity.
Annual dues-paying members
number approximately 6,000 and
Life members number approximately
2,500.
The Fresno State Alumni Association
is governed by a 30-member board of
volunteers who represent all schools
and colleges of the university, as well
as students, staff, and faculty. The
university president, the vice presi-dent
for University Advancement,
and AS President each have a position
on the Board of Directors, also.
Membership
Membership is open to students,
graduates and friends of the univer-sity.
Dues-paying members receive a
monthly informative newsletter
via e-mail, “The Bulldog Byte.”
Academic and Regional
Chapters
The Fresno State Alumni Association
has several chapters. These alumni
Fresno State Alumni Association
559.278.ALUM
Smittcamp Alumni House
559.278.2761
www.fresnostatealumni.com
Jacquelyn K. Glasener, Executive Director Alumni Association
chapters sponsor programs, workshops,
reunions, and activities for their con-stituents.
Smittcamp Alumni House
Standing near the main entrance of
Fresno State, the Smittcamp Alumni
House welcomes past, present, and
future Bulldogs and their friends to
campus.
Scholarships
Fresno State students may apply
for the many Fresno State Alumni
Scholarships ($85,000 in total) annu-ally
through the Scholarship Office.
Awards are made to undergraduate
and graduate students based on need,
scholarship, leadership, involvement,
and financial need.
Events and Programs
The Fresno State Alumni Association
co-hosts various events and programs
throughout the year including the Top
Dog Alumni Awards Gala, Homecom-ing,
Vintage Days’ Casino Night, Grad
Fair, Commencement, and the Bulldog
Boulevard. The Alumni Association also
sponsors the photographs taken at each
commencement. ❖
Fresno State
Alma Mater
Let us in song, our voices raise
In cloistered courts, to sound thy praise.
Each voice and heart that sings is true
To thee, oh, cardinal and blue.
For thee, our hopes and memories;
For thee, our hearts and loyalties.
Thy sons and daughters hail thee great,
Our alma mater, Fresno State!