California State University, Sacramento
Public Policy & Administration

COMMUNICATOR

May 6, 2004

The Communicator is the official department newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Sacramento.
ALUMNI

Sacramento River Cats Game
Hi everybody. Jose Henriquez, our alumni chapter president, and I would like to invite you to a PPA social event: an evening (7:00 p.m.) Sacramento River Cats game on Saturday, June 5. This is a chance for us to get together outside of work in a relaxed setting. It's also a good event for families, not the least of the reasons being that after the game there will be the traditional summer Saturday evening fireworks show. I'm not revealing much to say that my boys will probably look forward to the fireworks as much or more than the game itself.

Please let me know if you'd be able to make this event and how many would be in your party. We need to hear from you by Friday, May 14. We'll then contact the River Cats box office people and arrange to have the appropriate number of tickets for our group; we plan to collect money in the week of May 17. The cost will be $17 per ticket: since this may be the only game some of us attend this summer Jose and I decided it would be appropriate to opt for the higher end tickets which should lead to the most comfortable experience.

One additional note: we've had a couple problems lately with events in which we didn't get the turn-out we anticipated, so we would really appreciate people giving firm commitments.

I hope to see you on June 5!

Ted Lascher

Alumni Updates
Here is what is going on with some of our alumni.

Rick Wallinder, MPPA 1996. "I have been executive officer of the Physician Assistant Committee for the past 3 1/2 years. I'm thrilled to be in a position where I can actually have an impact on public policy!

"After surviving a heart attack a few years ago, I have also become a spokesperson for both Mercy Hospital and the American Heart Association."

PPA Alumni Chapter
If you are interested in learning more about the PPA Alumni Chapter, feel free to contact Chapter President Jose Henriquez.


Alumni, please share your good news and professional activities with us. Use our Alumni Update form or call the department office at 916/278-6557.


We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Contact the Department Chair, Ted Lascher, or the Department Secretary (916) 278-6557, in the PPA Department Office.

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