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Go Hornets!
September 2026
Hornet Football @ Fresno State
Saturday, September 12 | kick-off 7:30 p.m.
Valley Children Stadium | Fresno
Skip the drive and travel with fellow Hornets as we head to Fresno to cheer on Sacramento State Football! Our charter bus makes game day easy—just hop aboard, relax, and enjoy the ride while we It will be a fun and stress-free game day, this is the perfect way to support the Green & Gold on the road. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today and let's fill the bus with Hornet pride! Save $20 on your seat by using promo code: fanbus
Can't go to Fresno? Join our Sacramento Watch Party!
Career Buzz: Education Edition
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Discover a variety of careers in education at our next Career Buzz! From teaching to school administrator, our panelists will share how they built rewarding paths in education that keep schools and communities learning from:
- Miguel Ocampo ’19 (Education) – Assistant Principal, Salinas Union High School District
- Kevin Easley ’11, MA '14 (Sociology) – Professor of Ethnic Studies, Merced College
- Jordan Watts '12 (Liberal Studies) – Math Teacher, Sacramento Country Day School
Register to learn about careers in Education
Homebuyer Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 17 | 6:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Thinking about buying a home—whether soon or sometime in the future? Join us for a FREE Virtual Homebuyer Workshop designed to help Sac State alumni better understand the homebuying process and prepare for homeownership with confidence. Whether you’re ready to buy or simply want to start learning, this workshop is a no-pressure educational resource to help you understand your options and build a plan for the future.
Register to plan your future today!
Dress for Success! JCPenney Suit-Up Shopping Event
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Arden Fair Mall
Bring your Sac State ID to enjoy up to 45% off select careerwear, shoes, and accessories at the JCPenney in Arden. Everything from suits and skirts to scrubs and watches, there's something for everyone at a great price.
October 2026
It's Complicated: Ecological Conservation, Management & Geography
Thursday, Oct. 1 | Reception: 5:45 p.m. | Lecture: 6-7 p.m.
Sequoia Hall, 3rd floor
Join us for a free community lecture featuring Dr. Orcutt, who will explore how the Pine Hill Preserve’s unusual soils, land use and vegetation management shape its diverse plant and animal communities. Learn how Sacramento State’s new Sentinel Sites for Nature monitoring plots and partnerships with BLM and SMUD are helping researchers better understand changes in species distribution over time.
Click here for registration and parking information.
Job & Internship Career Fair
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 5 & 6 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
University Union Ballroom | Sacramento State
Two days to meet 100+ employers from corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors! Students and alumni are invited to find jobs or internships! Open to all majors, all class levels, graduates and undergrads, recent grads and alumni, this event is an opportunity to meet with employers to learn about full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships.
October 5 - Career Fair Information
October 6 - Career Fair Information
Distinguished Alumni Awards
October 8, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State
Each year since 1972, the Sacramento State Alumni Association honors accomplished alumni and friends through the Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA). Join us as we honor exceptional alumni for their professional achievement and contributions to the community. Our honorees represent the University's values in action. Join us for this inspirational awards presentation.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr. Christopher (Kit) Oase ’67, MA ’78 (Government/Education/Social Science)
Distinguished Service Award
- Dr. Colette Harris-Mathews ’87, MA ’01 (Communication Studies)
- Bob Moreno ’78 (Business Administration)
- Lydia Ramirez, MBA ’21 (Business Administration)
- Dr. Tracy Bedford Kent ’88, MSW ’90 (Social Work)
Rising Star Award
- Kayla Scott ’17 (Communication Studies)
Space is limited. Buy your seat today!
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Homecoming @ Sac State
Saturday, October 17 | kick-off 6:00 p.m.
Hornet Stadium | Sacramento State
Homecoming Week at Sacramento State is a celebration for Hornet alumni, students, faculty, staff and our community to show their Sac State pride and cheer on the Hornet Football team. With dozens of events on and off campus, there's no better time to put on your green and gold and cheer "Go Hornets!"
Visit the Homecoming website for all the festivities!
Career Buzz: Healthcare Edition
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Discover meaningful careers in healthcare at our next Career Buzz! From nursing to public health, our panelists will share how they built thriving paths in healthcare roles that keep communities safe and make a real impact. We're excited to feature:
- Jasmine Pettis Marquez ’10 (Health Science) – Lactation Consultant, California Breastfeeding Coalition
- Karissa Gambhir ’19 (Nursing) – Public Health Nurse, Sacramento County
Register to learn about careers in Healthcare
Networking Mocktail Party
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center | Sacramento State
Do you understand the value of networking, but need help learning how to do it properly? RSVP for the SAA Mocktail Party! The first half hour will include a speaker offering tips and tricks on the best ways to make meaningful, professional connections in more casual settings, and then you’ll be able to join a mocktail party in progress to practice your newfound skills! Network with over a dozen alumni over canapés and mocktails in the conveniently located Harper Alumni Center.
Hornet Football | Games & Watch Parties!
It's Hornet football season and we want you cheering on Sac State at home games, on the road or alongside fellow fans at a watch party. However you join us, wear your green and gold and help bring the Stingers Up spirit all season long! Be sure to use the link below for home games and save $$!
Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Fresno State (away game)
Take the bus to Fresno | Sacramento Watch Party
Saturday, Sept. 19 vs. North Dakota State (HOME game)
Buy your tickets using the alumni discount!
Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. UMass (HOME game)
Buy your tickets using the alumni discount!
Saturday, Oct. 10 vs. Bowling Green (away game)
Sacramento Watch Party | Info about attending in Ohio
Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Ohio (HOMECOMING!)
Homecoming Website | Game tickets
Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Ball State (away game)
Sacramento Watch Party | Info about attending in Indiana
Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Kent State (HOME game)
Buy your tickets using the alumni discount!
Wednesday, Nov. 4 vs. Toledo (HOME game)
Buy your tickets using the alumni discount!
Wednesday, Nov. 11 vs. Central Michigan (away game)
Sacramento Watch Party | Info about attending in Michigan
Saturday, Nov. 28 vs. Hawaii (away game)
Sacramento Watch Party | Info about attending in Hawaii
Hornet Athletics
Classes are back in session and Fall Hornet Sports are in full swing. 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.
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!
Summer Camps for kids ages 8-17
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.
Year-round Opportunities
Looking for opportunities to expand your horizons? Take advantage of these resources:
Become a mentor or find a mentor
Watch career industry based alumni speakers
Support an alumni owned business
Express your interest in volunteering
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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!