April 4, 2005

It's that banquet time of year

With the end of the year approaching, both the spring season and award season are in full bloom. Among the Sacramento State departments and organizations planning end-of-the-year banquets to honor the work of University students, faculty and staff are:

• The College of Education will have its annual awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 in the Alumni Center. The banquet will honor outstanding local educators and the contributions of businesses, community organizations, and individuals to public education. Tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight. For more information, contact Debbie Santiago at 278-3618.
• Phi Kappa Phi, the national honor society, will hold a reception and banquet on Tuesday, April 26 in the University Union Ballroom. A reception and poster session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Redwood Room and the banquet and initiation will start at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Mark Basgall, professor of anthropology and the recipient of last year's Outstanding Faculty Initiate, will give the keynote address. New initiates, current Phi Kappa Phi members, faculty, guests and members of the administration are invited to attend. For more information, contact Joseph DiGiorgio at 278-6600.
• The College of Business Administration will host a reception and dinner starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 in the University Union Ballroom. The event honors outstanding business students and alumni, including Alum of the Year Patricia Cochran. The master of ceremonies will be Kelly Brothers, the co-anchor of the morning news at KFBK 1530 radio. Table sponsorship is available for $750 and individual tickets are $75. For more information, contact Carol Rumley at 278-7291.
• The Distinguished Service Awards recognizing alumni and faculty for professional achievement and community service will have a dinner and reception at 6:30 p.m. on April 14 in the Alumni Center. Individual tickets are $75 and a table of eight is available for $600. For more information and tickets, call 278-6295.
• The Latino Alumni Chapter will award scholarships and honor two faculty members at a banquet on April 30 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Center. Individual tickets are $75 and a table of 10 is $750. For more information or tickets, call 278-6295.

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