Virtual learning will continue through the summer 2020 term - Get connected and join one of our many Chapters, Clubs or Networks!
The best way to get involved is to download the official Fresno State Alumni App and join a group. With a click of a button you will automatically be included in the group and can access information about upcoming events and connect with other members of the group.
Chapters
Communicative Sciences & Deaf Studies Alumni and Friends Chapter
About Us
The Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies Chapter of the Fresno State Alumni Association
provides ongoing, high quality professional development for local SLPs.
Events
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CSDS Continuing Education Course: Held twice a year, the continuing education courses addresses current evidence-based practice topics for the school based SLP and the medical based SLP. Each course is 6 hours and meets the requirements for state licensure and ASHA continuing education hours. Both events are low-cost, local, and held in the Fall.
Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies Alumni Chapter Scholarship
The proceeds from the professional development courses go directly to annual scholarships
for current graduate clinicians in the CSDS department
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Debbie Moore | |
| Vice President |
Jena Fields | |
| Secretary | Misty Carlson | |
| Treasurer | Lacey Smith | |
| Campus Liaison | Sabrina Nii |
Craig School of Business Alumni and Friends Chapter
About Us
The Craig School of Business Alumni and Friends Chapter strives to connect alumni,
friends and supporters of Fresno State and the Craig School of Business together through
engaging events. We promote activities beneficial to the college, alumni, and students
through networking and sponsorship opportunities to raise funds for our endowed scholarship.
Events
- Corks & Forks Tasting Night (Fall): A night to reconnect with fellow alumni, peers and community members over food, wine and craft beer. All proceeds benefit the scholarship endowment for the CSB Alumni & Friends Chapter.
- Annual Golf Tournament (Spring): Show off your golf skills and support student success! Our annual golf tournament has seen Golf Cannon Launchers, course games, raffle prizes, and pure fun! Don’t miss either event!
Craig School of Business Alumni and Friends Scholarship
The CSB Alumni and Friends Chapter has been able to award hundreds of student’s scholarships
to support their dreams and desire for higher education. For the term 2020-2021, we
have awarded a total of $9,200.00 to students.
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Robert DeSoto | |
| Vice President | Durand Carter | |
| Secretary | Joseph Tabangcura | jtabangcura@farmersagent.com |
| Treasurer | Bryce Parker | |
| Campus Liaison | Cara Perrachi-Douglas | cperacchi@csufresno.edu |
| Board Member At-Large | Amanda Jones | |
| Board Member At-Large | Brett Paul | |
| Board Member At-Large | LaTricia Adkins | |
| Board Member At-Large | Jim Nakamura | |
| Board Member At-Large | LaTricia Adkins | |
| Board Member At-Large | Sydney Stout |
Creative Writing Alumni and Friends Chapter
About Us
Founded in 2016, the Creative Writing Alumni Chapter creates on-ground and online
gathering spaces for alumni and community friends of the university’s Creative Writing
Program. Our all-volunteer organizing committee, as part of the Alumni Association,
aims to serve multiple generations of Fresno writers near and far, including Fresno
State alumni with MFA, MA, and BA degrees in creative writing and English.
Events
- The Fresno 15: Creative Writing Marathon (Fall): Our online publishing and crowdfunding project features award-winning Fresno writers in a creative writing challenge and fundraiser to benefit the chapter’s Larry Levis Creative Writing Scholarship, which the chapter aims to grow to endowment level by 2024. Volunteer authors run a “literary marathon,” writing 15 pieces in 15 days, while the rest of us “sponsor” and encourage them as they write. Project webpage: fresnowriters.com
- Community readings: The chapter typically hosts 2 to 3 literary readings each year, with open-call signups for participants. These readings feature alumni, future alumni, and community friends, all who have deep interest in the Fresno writing community. The schedule typically includes the Autumn Gathering (October), the Future Alumni Showcase (December), and an occasional themed reading for summer (May/June).
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jefferson Beavers | jbeavers@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Vice President | Ronald Dzerigian | |
| Secretary | (Vacant) | |
| Treasurer | Kamilah Okafor | kamilah.okafor@gmail.com |
| Campus Liaison | Courtney Hughes | |
| Board Member | Steven Sanchez | stevensanchez.ba@gmail.com |
| Board Member | Ethan Chatagnier | ethan.chatagnier@gmail.com |
| Board Member | Gabriel Ibarra | |
| Board Member | Esmeralda Gamez | |
| Student Representative | (Vacant) |
Criminology Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Angelina Bosniak |
| Vice President | Les Van Meter |
| Secretary | Jasmine Castro |
| Treasurer | Lorraine C. Sepeda |
| Campus Liaison | (Vacant) |
Email: fscrimalum@gmail.com
Kremen School of Education Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jessica Hannigan | jhannigan@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Vice President | Scott Dille | |
| Secretary | Jessica McVay | |
| Treasurer | Tracy Smith | |
| Campus Liaison | Anne Murphy |
Lyles College of Engineering Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Analisa Gonzales |
| Vice President | Susana Maciel |
| Secretary | Tammy Lee |
| Treasurer | Cassie Smith |
| Campus Liaison | Steve Weakland |
| Outreach Chair | Courtney Calma |
| Scholarship Chair | Magdaleno Jimenez |
| At-Large Officer (Civil Engineering) | April Lucchesi |
| At-Large Officer (Civil Engineering) | Gurpaul Bath |
| At-Large Officer (Electrical Engineering) | Harim Martinez |
| At-Large Officer (Mechanical Engineering) | Ezequiel Fregoso |
| At-Large Officer (Structural Engineering) | Mark Weaver |
| At-Large Officer (Past President) | Harki Shergill |
Email:
Media Communications & Journalism Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Sara Frauenheim (2009) | sara.frauenheim@samc.com |
| Vice President | Carlos Perez (2011) | carlosmperez01@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Eddie Hughes | eddieh@csufresno.edu |
| Treasurer | Courtney Sorensen Razor (2009) | courtney_Sorensen@yahoo.com |
| Campus Liaison | Betsy Hays (1999) | bhays@csufresno.edu |
Nursing Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Narda Ligotti | nurse.narda@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Nanda Matteson | pixienanda@gmail.com |
| Secretary | ||
| Treasurer | Marjorie James | mej3366@att.net |
| Campus Liaison | Irene Sanchez | chinavishere@yahoo.com |
Physical Therapy Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Janet Duttarer | janetd@csufresno.edu |
| Vice President | ||
| Secretary | ||
| Treasurer | Peggy Trueblood | peggyt@csufresno.edu |
| Campus Liaison | Jennifer Adame-Walker (1999) | jadame@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Chairperson: Scholarships | Chris Melkonian (2013) | cjmelkonianpt@gmail.com |
| Chairperson: Golf Tournament | Jennifer Adame-Walker (1999) | jadame@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Chairperson: Professional Grant Committee | Mason Tregoning (2017) |
Social Work Alumni and Friends Chapter
| Title |
Name
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Email
|
|---|---|---|
| President | James Borunda | kayojames@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Vice President | Adriana Alderete | aalderete14@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Secretary | Jacqueline Reyes | reyes_jackie@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Treasurer | Jessica Camarilo | jc109674753@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Campus Liaison | Maggie Armistead | marmistead@csufresno.edu |
Clubs
African American Alumni Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Elisha Henderson | aaac.pres@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Racey Leffall | aaac.vpres.gmail.com |
| Secretary | LaQuanta Battle | aaac.sec@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Cornell Archie | aaac.fin@gmail.com |
| Campus Liaison | Lynette Brown |
Band Alumni Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Annette Doucet | aed1screen@aol.com |
| Vice President | Todd Doucet | tad0jazz@aol.com |
| Secretary | Donald Thissen |
dthissen@att.net |
| Treasurer | Mark Antranikian | markantranikian@hotmail.com |
| Campus Liaison | Gary P. Gilroy | garygi@mail.fresnostate.edu |
Bulldog Pride Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Daniel Waterhouse | bdsmdanfresno@yahoo.com |
| Vice President | Bill Perry | argenbill@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Terry Lewis | terryle@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Treasurer | Estevan Parra | |
| Campus Liaison | Peter Robertson | probertson@mail.fresnostate.edu |
Chicano Alumni Club
About Us
Established in 1977, the Chicano Alumni Club is a founding member of the FSAA chapters
and clubs. The club’s leadership consists of twelve volunteers who advocate for higher
education, represent and participate in community events, and network with other groups
and individuals that help establish partnerships opportunities.
Club Objectives
- Continue building towards the Chicano Alumni Club $100,000 Scholarship endowment.
- Preserve the institutional memory of the Chicano experience at Fresno State.
- Maintain engagement and communication between the university and Chicano Latino alumni and amigos.
Events
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VIVA Dogs tailgates
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Chicano Latino Commencement Celebration - Previously known as the Chicano Alumni Ceremony, the bilingual/bicultural ceremony was established in 1977 and was the first individual recognition ceremony on campus. Now, the celebration is one of the largest events of its kind on campus.
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Book Club readings that focus on Latin@ authors
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Rojo Fridays (networking) and other activities central to raising funds for academic scholarships
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Scholarship Endowment and Awards Banquet
Chicano Alumni Club Scholarship Endowment
The Chicano Alumni Club Scholarship Endowment is dedicated towards awarding perpetual
scholarships to students who have excelled academically and provided leadership and
community service. The club has raised over $60,000 towards this goal through the
ongoing efforts of the club’s strong leadership.
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
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President
|
Manuel Olgin, Jr. | |
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Vice President
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(Vacant) | |
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Secretary
|
Amy Sepulveda | |
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Treasurer
|
Angie Iribe | |
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Campus Liaison
|
Josie Rangel |
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Communications Director
|
Tom Uribes | |
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Development Director
|
Frances Pena-Olgin | |
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Scholarship Director
|
Tony Garduque | |
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Historian
|
Guadalupe Olgin | |
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Board Member At-Large
|
Juan Hernandez | |
|
Board Member At-Large
|
Rima Maldonado |
Hmong Alumni Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | N/A | N/A |
| Vice President | N/A | N/A |
| Secretary | N/A | N/A |
| Treasurer | N/A | N/A |
| Campus Liaison | N/A | N/A |
Nu Alpha Kappa Alumni Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Apolinar Duarte | poloduarte12@hotmail.com |
| Vice President | Julian Cisneros (2007) | jlncisn@yahoo.com |
| Secretary | Ricardo Perez (2015) | ricperez1991@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Enoc Perez (2011) | eaperez1@yahoo.com |
| Campus Liaison | Albert Valencia | albertv@csufresno.edu |
| Board Member | Oscar Fonseca | o.fonseca109@gmail.com |
| Board Member | Ricardo Batalla | batalla@mail.fresnostate.edu |
| Board Member | Carlos Arredondo | catnak82@hotmail.com |
| Sergeant at Arms | Francisco Garcia | fgarcia849@gmail.com |
Rainbow Alumni & Allies Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
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President
|
Katelyn Spencer
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Vice President
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Jessica Acevedo
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Secretary
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Zoyer Zyndel
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Treasurer
|
Matias Bernal
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Campus Liaison
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Estevan Parra
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Board Member At-Large
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Jessica Esquivel
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Smittcamp Family Honors College Alumni Club
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Raj Badhesha (2005) | badhesha@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Ethan Chatagnier (2005) | Ethan.chatagnier@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Luke Mortiz (2007) | lukemortiz@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Nicholas Blanchard (2005) | nicholasblanchard@gmail.com |
| Campus Liaison | Saeed Attar | sattar@mail.fresnostate.edu |
U.S. Networks
Beach Cities Alumni Network (Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach)
Las Vegas Alumni Network
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Audrey Diaz | audrey004@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Andrea Alires | andrea.l.alires@gmail.com |
Sacramento Alumni Network
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Peter Munoz | Peter.Munoz@cdph.ca.gov |
| Champion | Chyresse Hill | chyresse.hill40@gmail.com |
San Diego Alumni Network
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Doug Yavanian | dyavanian@msn.com |
| Champion | Colleen Sullivan | coll_sullivan@hotmail.com |
Seattle Alumni Network
| Title | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Kristin Mcchesney | kmcchesney08@gmail.com |
| Champion | Linda Darling | omydarling@comcast.net |
