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February 2026

Business Alumni Chapter Sacramento State

Business Alumni Chapter: Mix, Mingle & Music
Friday, Feb. 13 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Good Luck Lounge, 1421 R Street, Sacramento

Join us for Mix, Mingle & Music, a laid-back alumni social hosted by the Sac State Business Alumni Chapter at Good Luck Lounge. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect, expand your network, and enjoy a fun evening out in Midtown. Enjoy light snacks, a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage, and great company in a relaxed, trendy setting.

Register today!

Career Buzz: Learn from experts who know what it means to have Hornet Pride!

Career Buzz: Non-Profit Edition
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 12-1 p.m.
Virtual event via Zoom

Turn your passion into a profession! At our first Career Buzz of 2026, meet Sac State alumni who’ve built their careers in non-profit organizations supporting their passion areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired by those who were once in your shoes!

Register for Career Buzz today!

Latinx Alumni Chapter

Latinx Lotería con Los Hornets
Thursday, Feb. 19 | 6:30-8:15 p.m.
CAFÉX Coffee & Juice Bar | Sacramento

Join is for a family friendly evening of Cultura and Comunidad with special guest speaker Council member Eric Guerra. This event is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, enjoy great games, connect with other alumni, and help generate support for the Latinx Alumni Chapter Scholarship which benefits current students.

RSVP today for Loteria!

Black History Month Business Pitch Competition
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 6-9 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State

Join us for an evening of networking, connections, and opportunities to meet leaders in the business community! This event offers a fantastic chance for alumni to engage with current students eager to learn more about launching or advancing their business ventures. The BAC Business Pitch Competition will take center stage, with monetary prizes awarded to the top three contestants.

Register today!

Networking Mocktail Party

Networking Mocktail Party
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State

Help students practice the art of professional networking! Students will attend a crash course on networking skills, and then put them to use! This event connects current Hornets with Sac State alumni in a reception setting, allowing students to chat with professionals and hone their new networking skills.

Register for the Networking Mocktail

Placer Alumni Mixer

Placer Alumni Mixer
Thursday, Feb. 26 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Growth Factory | Placer County

Join alumni from Placer County to discover more about where you live and work! You will hear updates from campus as well as what is on tap through the Placer Alumni Chapter. Plus, enjoy good conversations, light appetizers and beverages!

Register today!

March 2026

Career Network Mixer

Career Network Mixer
Thursday, March 12 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State

Join us for the Career Network Mixer! This event features a panel discussion about the value of mentorship, a live demonstration of the Sac State Career Network platform, and great conversation over light refreshments. Connect, learn and engage!

Register for the Career Network Mixer

Sacramento State Alumni Association Member Meeting

Sacramento State Alumni Association Member Meeting
Monday, March 23 | 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State

The Sacramento State Alumni Association (SSAA) Board of Directors invites you to join them for the Annual SSAA Member Meeting. The evening will feature a casual dinner plus Association, campus and student updates. We will also celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Alumni Association with games, prizes, memorabilia, music, sweet treats, and more!

Sign me up! Can't wait!

Sacramento State Alumni Association Member Meeting

Career Buzz: Finance & Banking Edition
Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

Discover a range of careers in finance and banking at our next Career Buzz! From financial advising to budget management, our panelists will share how they built rewarding paths in the field through roles that keep individuals, businesses, and governments stable.

Sign me up! Can't wait!

April 2026

SF Giants Sacramento State Night

SF Giants Sac State Night
Thursday, April 2 | first pitch 6:45 p.m.
Oracle Park | San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants are excited to welcome back all Sacramento State alumni, students, family, staff, and faculty to Oracle Park for our annual Sac State Night! Join fellow Hornets and cheer on your SF Giants as they take on the New York Mets. We sold out of the tickets with the giveaway last year, so get your tickets early. Join us for this Alumni Month signature event!

Purchase Includes:

  • Game ticket for Thursday, April 2 vs. the New York Mets
  • Sac State and Giants co-branded roped hat*
  • Seeing the Sac State Marching Band, Cheer and Herky perform!**

Buy tickets for yourself and join the fun! Got a group? The more the merrier! Participants do not need to be Sac State alumni.

Buy your game ticket today!

Interested in taking a bus from Sacramento? Reserve your seat!

Dinner With Hornets

Dinner with Hornets
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State

Dinner with Hornets brings alumni and students together for meaningful conversations that shape future careers. As a dinner host, you’ll share your Sacramento State experience and career path while helping students build confidence and connections as they begin their journey as Hornets for Life. Learn more about hosting a dinner.

YES! I want to host a table!

Sacramento State Alumni Association Member Meeting

Career Buzz: Environment Sector Edition
Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

Discover impactful careers in environmental policy, advocacy, and science at our next Career Buzz! Our panelists will share how they built rewarding paths in environmental roles that keep communities running and make a real impact.

****Registration coming soon!****

Hornet Athletics

Winter sports are officially underway, so head out to cheer on the Hornets in Sacramento and beyond!

You can also see the latest news on the teams, the student athletes, and where you can catch the next competition by checking out the Hornet Sports website.

Visit HornetSports.com for more details

Save-the-Date

Registration links will be posted soon. See you soon!

  • Placer Alumni Mixer - Thursday, Feb. 5
  • Counselor Education Alumni Network Spring Mixer - Friday, Feb. 6
  • HPPA Picnic in the Park with GASPPA - Saturday, Feb. 7
  • Business Alumni Chapter Networking Mixer - Wednesday, Feb. 11
  • Career Buzz: Non-Profit Edition - Wednesday, Feb. 18
  • BAC Black History Month Business Pitch Competition - Tuesday, Feb. 24
  • Networking Mocktail Party - Wednesday, Feb. 25
  • Career Fair - March 2 & 3
  • Give Sac State Day - March 4 & 5
  • Career Network Mixer - Thursday, March 12
  • SSAA Member Meeting - Monday, March 23
  • Career Buzz: Finance and Banking Edition - Wednesday, March 25
  • Jewish Alumni Network Freedom Seder - Monday, March 30
  • Alumni Open House - Tuesday, April 7
  • Dinner with Hornets - Wednesday, April 15
  • Career Buzz: Environmental Edition - Wednesday, April 22
  • Placer Topgolf Event - Sunday, April 26
  • Festival of the Arts - April 2026

More Campus Events

Year-round Opportunities

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On Demand Content

Outdoor Activity Opportunities

ASI Peak Adventures

ASI Peak Adventures offers outdoor trips, gear rentals, team building at the Challenge Center, summer camps, and a full service bike shop! All services are open to Alumni. Be sure to claim your free Alumni Association membership to get a discount!

Outdoor Trips

Gear Rentals

Summer Camps for kids ages 8-17

Team Building

Bike Shop

Sac State Aquatic Center picture

Sac State Aquatic Center

Located on the beautiful Lake Natoma in Gold River, the Aquatic Center is a National Boating Instruction Safety Center where we offer classes, camps, facility reservations, team building, youth groups, and equipment rentals. So, you don’t have to have your own equipment to enjoy beautiful Lake Natoma. The Aquatic Center is open to the general public. Be sure the claim your free Alumni Association membership and pay the discounted affiliate rate on equipment rentals.

Equipment Rentals

Classes and Private Lessons

Summer @ Sac State

Summer @ Sac State

Even when the campus slows down for summer, there are still lots of opportunities for alumni and community members to explore the campus. There are tons of camps for children from elementary school through high school - academic, sports, adventure, boating and more! Plus, recreation activities for the entire family! Hope to see you on campus this summer!

Check out all the opportunities!