Alumni Association News
Alumni Association News
It is with great pleasure that I serve as president of the Alumni Association. I have big shoes to fill. I look forward to serving each of you and hearing your ideas for making the association the best it can be. I would also like to recognize and congratulate our four newest board members: Tom Carter (’70), Bob Kohen (’66, ’70), Megan Odom (’02), and Nicholas Spangler (’04, ’08). Welcome to the board!
The Alumni Association held many fun and well-attended events this spring. One of the most exciting events sponsored by the association is the Senior Send-Off, which celebrates graduating seniors with an afternoon of music, games, and lunch. This year, the association held a drawing for a Chico State Wildcat Cruiser. Alumni Association board members individually contributed to fund the purchase of a cruiser, given away to a graduating senior. I want to personally thank the board for their generosity and congratulate Danielle Jeangerard (’14) on winning her very own Wildcat Cruiser!
SoCal alums gathered in Long Beach at an event organized by Max Geller (’11) and Janet Escobar (’85). Photo by Max Geller.
In addition to the many exciting campus events, the Alumni Association has been on the road this year with events in Seattle; New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Long Beach. Over the summer, we will also host Giants game events in San Francisco and San Diego. To learn more about upcoming events, please visit www.csuchico.edu/alumni and our official Facebook page, Chico State Alumni Association. You can also stay up to date by following us on Twitter, @ChicoStateAlum.
While you do not have to be a dues-paying member of the Alumni Association to participate in our activities, I hope you will consider making a commitment of $45 a year ($750 for life membership) to enjoy association benefits (go to page 32 to sign up). Your commitment also supports current students and the University, and helps us engage with our alumni. It’s time to give back to the University that gave so much to you. The Chico Experience is what unites us and is something that you could have only received at Chico State!
Celebrating Chico,
Jimmy Reed (‘03, ’08), President, CSU, Chico Alumni Association
Upcoming Reunions and Events
Sunday | July 27
Alumni Day at AT&T Park: Giants vs. Dodgers
Aug. 1–14
Alumni Reception at Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets
Thursday | Feb. 27
Ready, Set, Chico!
www.csuchico.edu/parents/readysetchico
Sept. 5–7
Department of Geography and Planning 50th Anniversary
Contact Dean Fairbanks, dhfairbanks@csuchico.edu
Saturday | Sept. 20
Alumni Day at Petco Park: Padres vs. Giants
Oct. 10–19
5th Annual Chico Experience Week
Oct. 10 Unveiling of Jake Early’s 5th Chico Experience print
Oct. 11 Chico State Family Weekend
Oct. 11 Gateway Science Museum’s An Evening to Treasure
Oct. 11 Chico State Athletic Hall of Fame
Oct. 16 Chico Chapter Fall Mixer
Oct. 18 Golden Grad Luncheon/Class of 1964 50th reunion
Tuesday | Nov. 11
Chico State Honors Veterans
The Alumni Association is considering an alumni trip to North Carolina in 2014 to visit the new Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. brewery in Mills River. For information about this trip, email alumni@csuchico.edu.
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Alumni office intern Katie Rodgers (’14) (on left) presents Danielle Jeangerard (’14) with the Wildcat Cruiser she won at Senior Send-Off. The cruiser was donated by Alumni Association board members.
President Paul Zingg meets with New York City alums. From left: Mary Dunn (’77), 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Tim McDonald (’88), Brian Spitzer (’10), Paul Zingg, Megan McCourt (’11), 2014 Distinguished Alumna Mary Rolland (’67), Yasuko Zingg, and Vice President for University Advancement Rick Ellison.
