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Current Edition: May 2013

Alumni News

Roseville's Yard House will host alumni mixer
Thursday, May 16 

Alumni and friends are invited to attend the alumni mixer at the Yard House in Roseville. Don’t miss out on the hosted appetizers and happy hour drink prices at a great venue. Join us for a great atmosphere and evening of fun. RSVP online 

Alumni Job Fair in San Francisco
Thursday, May 16 


Is the Bay Area where you want to be? Then check out ‘Recruit San Francisco,’ an alumni-only career expo, on May 16, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. More than 75 top employers from finance, investment banking, marketing, technology, media, nonprofit and more will be in attendance. Learn more

Black Alumni Chapter to celebrate five years
Friday, May 10 


The Black Alumni Chapter is celebrating its fifth anniversary as an alumni chapter in style. The celebration will feature a no-host bar, great food and dancing to highlight their accomplishments and plans for years to come. Proceeds will benefit chapter scholarships. RSVP online

Science alumni and current student selected as NSF fellows

Three Sacramento State alumni and a current computer science student are recipients of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious 2013 Graduate Research Fellowships. Read about Sasha Asghari '12 (Physics), Clayton Visger '12 (Biological Sciences), Madeleine Kerrick '11 (Education) and William Grussenmeyer’s education and research plans. Read more

Art Ball to dazzle
Friday, May 17 

Art Chapter alumni team up with the Art Department and faculty to bring you the Art Ball, May 17, 5–8 p.m. Kadema Hall, Mariposa Hall and the Art Sculpture Lab will feature multiple exhibitions, installations and art displays throughout the evening, including performances in the Kadema courtyard. Learn more

Dining on the Move 'samples' Sacramento
Wednesday, May 29 

A passport-themed evening is the perfect mid-week break after work to get together with fellow alumni and friends at some of Mid-town’s best venues: The PorchLowbrau Bierhall and Azul. The evening will find you and your friends moving from one restaurant to another in the Marrs Building area extending down to 18th and K Streets to enjoy selected pairings and offerings. Learn more

Alumni Profile

Supporting students keeps Bugatto connected to campus

Determination. It’s what pushed David Bugatto '86 (Business Administration) to graduate from Sac State with a business degree. And it’s what ultimately got him re-engaged with the campus, helping to build the Honors Program.
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Donor Support

Generous giving boosts scholarships, programs

Sacramento State received more than $1.4 million in private financial support in the second and third quarters (Oct. 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) of the 2012-13 fiscal year. Gifts went to support a variety of programs and scholarship funds, including those in the School of Nursing, Athletics, the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. 
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