Green & Gold Gala

On Feb. 20, the Sac State community celebrated the Troops to College program. The University also honored Carol Channing and her husband, Harry Kullijian, for their contributions to arts education. The couple spoke about the importance of funding arts programs, and Channing performed a song written for the occasion.

Photo: Group shot from Green & Gold Gala Photo: Holly & Sandor Tiche Photo: Kitty O'Neal, Cristina Mendonsa
Stage and screen legend Carol Channing, center, and her husband, Harry Kullijian, celebrate with student veterans and Veterans Affairs Coordinator Jeff Weston, back row behind Channing. Placer Ranch President Holly Tiche, a Sac State alumna, and her husband, Sandor, left. Two alums, Kitty O’Neal, left, of KFBK NewsTalk 1530 and Cristina Mendonsa of News10 served as emcees.
Photo: Lakshmi Malroutu, Tim Fong, Elena Almanzo Photo: Douglas X. Patiño Photo: Felix Fernandez, Lindsey Crandall, Matthew Carruba
Special Assistant to the Provost Lakshmi Malroutu, left, Director of Asian American Studies Tim Fong, center, and his wife, Elena Almanzo, enjoy the Gala. Douglas X. Patiño speaks to the audience of 400. He is a trustee of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, which was a major sponsor of the Gala. Felix Fernandez, left, and Wells Fargo Bank representatives Lindsey Crandall and Matthew Carrubba take in the festivities. Fernandez is president of the Northern California Region for Wells Fargo, which was a major Gala sponsor.