March



Alumni Enewsletter
March 2010


Front Page


"A Wonderful Gesture"


Former Student to Receive Honorary Degree
Carl Yoshimine was a 17-year-old San Diego State freshman in 1942 when he was abruptly ordered to leave his school, his home, and his hometown of San Diego.

In 68 years he has never returned to campus.

Until now.

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Alumni Welcome New A.D.


Sterk Tells Board Members SDSU at "a Pivotal Time"
Shortly before he was officially announced as San Diego State’s new athletic director, Jim Sterk met with a group of Aztec alumni.
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March is SDSU Month


Eighth Annual Observance is Aztec for Life Celebration
A full calendar of events is planned for March as the SDSU Month celebration begins!
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Aztecs on TV


Aztec for Life Spot Airs During SDSU Month
The Aztec Warrior and members of The Show appear in a new television commercial that’s a departure from what’s been done in the past.
> Full Story


Family Day Set for March 20


Alumni Flag Football and Red and Black Games Featured
Aztec Family Day is back on campus for SDSU Month!
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Connections


"A Whole New World"
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Scholarship Student Says SDSU Has "Everything I Wanted"
Student Melissa Ibarra says an Alumni Association scholarship validated some decisions she had made about her education.
> Full Story


Win a Bag of Aztec Schwag!
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Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway
It's great to be an Aztec for life! Simply by registering on this Web site, SDSU Alumni Association lifetime members are eligible to win a bag of great Aztec schwag.
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Aztec for Life Prize Winner Profile

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Matt Eggert ('01), San Diego, CA
An SDSU cruiser bike is the perfect prize for the latest Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway winner.
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Teaching the Math Teachers
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Directly Speaking: By SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick
A campus visit by a world-famous mathematician has SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick talking about promoting academic-based initiatives at SDSU.
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Aztecs in Las Vegas
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Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament
Meet up with Aztec fans at the Thomas & Mack Center!
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"Research That Drives Change: The Case of Physical Activity"
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Campus Lecture Open to Public
Psychology professor James F. Sallis to deliver 2010 Albert W. Johnson University Research Lecture.

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Showcasing Math Education


John Allen Paulos Headlines Event Featuring Doctoral Student Research
It’s not every day that the display of math education research has the feel of a movie premiere, but that’s what the visit of a renown author and mathematician brought to Montezuma Mesa.
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Montys Tickets Available Online
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2010 Awards Gala to be Held at Hotel Del Coronado
You may now reserve your seat at the 2010 Monty Awards online!
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Twelve Seats Left for Spring 360 Tours
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Lifetime Members Eligible for Few Remaining Spots
Only two dates remain available for the spring semester’s version of the popular 360 Tour of the SDSU campus.
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Entrepreneur Day
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Alumni, Community Invited to April 14 Campus Event
SDSU alumni-founded companies and student-run enterprises will be featured during next month’s Entrepreneur Day.
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Chapter News


Aztec Football Legacy Alumni Chapter
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Alumni Flag Football and Red and Black Games Featured
This year’s annual team meeting and flag football game are scheduled for March 19 and 20.
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Aztec Basketball Reunion
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Inaugural Event Scores Points with Attendees
For the first time, SDSU players from across the eras gathered to celebrate the Aztec men’s basketball program.
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Coaches Burns and Fisher Team Up to Promote Lifetime Membership
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Upcoming Events

March
11
Aztecs in Las Vegas
18
Student Alumni Networking Mixer
18
Greater LA and OC Alumni Networking Mixer
19
Aztec Football Legacy Reception
20
Explore SDSU
20
Aztec Family Day
25
20/30s Alumni Beer Pairing at House of Blues


April
15
Student Alumni Etiquette Dinner
24
The Montys

Campus News

SDSU Expects to Enroll Best Prepared Class Ever
This fall's freshmen class will include higher percentages of local and diverse students.

Coryell, Hostler to Receive Honorary Doctorates from SDSU
Both recipients will be honored during commencement exercises in May.

Getting Future Scientists and Engineers to the MESA
Math, engineering and science event brings middle and high school students to SDSU.


Sea Squirt Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Sufferers
SDSU researchers say the sea squirt is a potential new resource for drug development.

Sign Language Discoveries Surprisingly Similar to Speech
SDSU speech language professor Karen Emmorey presents research at the AAAS conference.


$4.95 M Grant Will Train Vets, Others for Biotech Careers
The stimulus grant will help bridge education to employment in San Diego’s life sciences industry.

SDSU Among Top 10 Calif. Universities for Fundraising
At No. 9, SDSU ranks higher than all other CSU campuses.

Aztecs Fly by Eagles, 6-1
San Diego State women's tennis team snapped a two-match losing streak by defeating Eastern Michigan, 6-1. With the victory, the Aztecs improve to 5-4 on the season.

13 Aztecs Earn All-Conference Swimmming And Diving Honors
A total of 13 members of the San Diego State women's swimming and diving team have been named to the 2010 all-Mountain West Conference team based on their performances at the recently completed MWC Swimming & Diving Championships held in Oklahoma City this past weekend.

Surfing for Good
An SDSU student's love of surfing led to the creation of a non-profit organization.

SDSU Students, County Partner to Help Low-Income Families
Graduate and undergraduate students help provide qualified San Diegans with public services.

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