Luncheon to honor alumni

Every year Sacramento State recognizes an ensemble of esteemed alumni. The tradition continues this fall as the Alumni Association holds its 32nd annual Alumni Honors Luncheon at noon, Friday, Sept. 30 in the Alumni Center.

The luncheon is part of Homecoming Week activities on campus and will provide an opportunity for academic departments to honor alumni for their accomplishments and to strengthen ties with alumni and the community.

Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Alumni Relations at 278-6295 or 278-4899.

This year’s recipients are:
• Lorna Anderson Brown, Teacher Education
• Syd Brown, Geology
• Kathleen Bowles-Osborn, Nursing
• David B. Crane, Chemistry
• Steven Detwiler, Environmental Studies
• Victor Diaz, Education Leadership and Policies
• Carol Ann Gregory, Geography
• Abe Izen, Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Shelley Jerue, Mathematics and Statistics
• Laura M. Leonelli, Anthropology
• Robert Lyman, English
• Richard S. (Rick) Melnicoe, Biological Sciences
• Patrick Murphy, Theatre and Dance
• Scott D. Peifer, Public Policy and Administration
• Jenan Saunders, History
• Prakash Sah, Electrical Engineering
• Gregory E. Schafer, Mechanical Engineering
• Siu-Lan Tan, Psychology
• Linda Tobia, Computer Science
• Michael Wickett, Physics and Astronomy