You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2008-2009 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Fresno State Alumni Association. The Fresno State Alumni Association (FSAA) is dedicated to uniting and advancing the interests and traditions of alumni and friends of California State University, Fresno, and to providing scholarship opportunities that attract highly motivated students to the university and support them in their academic endeavors.
More than 200,000 Fresno State graduates have migrated to every state in the nation, as well as going abroad. The university maintains database records of more than 236,000 alumni and friends. Annual dues-paying members number approximately 5,500 and life members number approximately 2,200.
Membership. Membership is open to students, graduates, and friends of the university. The FSAA connects its constituents with more than 200,000 other Bulldogs and serves as the gateway to dozens of benefits and services. Students may join the Student Alumni Association (SAA), a student volunteer organization supported by the FSAA. SAA teaches students about lifetime relationships with Fresno State and provides opportunities to become involved in a number of networking and spirit building events. Each spring, graduating seniors are offered the opportunity to purchase a Grad Pack which includes a discounted one-year membership in the FSAA and coupons for discounts on graduation apparel and accessories.
Scholarships. Ten percent of all membership dues are directly donated to a student scholarship endowment fund. In 2007, the Alumni Association surpassed the $100,000 mark in annual scholarships awarded. The FSAA leads the 23-campus CSU alumni associations in student scholarship giving. Fresno State students may apply for the many FSAA scholarships through the university scholarship office. Awards are made to undergraduate and graduate students based on financial need, scholarship, leadership, and involvement.
Academic and Regional Chapters. The Fresno State Alumni Association has numerous chapters. These alumni chapters sponsor programs, workshops, reunions, and activities for their constituents. The chapters allow alumni and friends to maintain a close connection to the university. Chapters give back to their respective departments through fundraisers and scholarships dollars.
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. The Smittcamp Alumni House serves as the university's Visitor Information Center. Facilities available include conference rooms, reception and social areas, garden courtyards, and an alumni library.
Events and Programs. The FSAA sponsors various events and programs throughout the year including the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala, Homecoming, Tailgates, Member Appreciation Events, and Grad Fair.
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 clue.
For thee, our hopes and memories;
For thee, our hearts and loyalties.
Thy sons and daughters hail thee great,
Our alma mater, Fresno State!
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