January



Alumni Enewsletter
January 2012


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2012 Monty Award Honorees

The Monty

Award Ceremony set for April 14
Eleven distinguished alumni and friends of SDSU have been named recipients of the 2012 Monty Awards.
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Directly Speaking

Directly Speaking

Why the Monty Awardees Make Us Proud
One night each year, eleven remarkable people remind us of the incredible opportunities San Diego State University can create for us all.  In his blog, "Directly Speaking," SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick explains how the annual Monty Awards gala stokes our Aztec pride.
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Celebrating 75 Years

School of Music and Dance

SDSU School of Music and Dance
This semester, the School of Music and Dance observes its 75th anniversary with a series of special performances and a call for alumni to join the celebration.
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Aztecs Back Among the Best

Aztec Basketball

Men's Basketball Returns to Top 25 National Rankings
After never cracking the Top 25 Division I rankings in the program's history before last season, the SDSU men’s basketball team is back among the nation's top-ranked teams for the second year in a row.
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Connections


Did You Fall in Love in Love Library?

Students at Love Library

Share Your Story and Win!
If SDSU's Love Library played a role in a love relationship for you, share your story and you could win a prize to celebrate Valentine's Day!

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Stephen Strasburg 5K Walk and Fun Run with Tony Gwynn

Stephen Strasburg

January 28 Event to Benefit Aztec Baseball
Stephen Strasburg and Tony Gwynn team up again for Aztec baseball benefit.
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Aztec for Life Prize Winner Profile

Richard Caplett

Richard Caplett ('82), Honolulu, HI
The latest Aztec for Life Prize Giveaway winner says thanks to technology, he can visit campus any time he likes even though he lives more than 2,600 miles from SDSU.
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Win a Stephen Strasburg Autographed T-shirt!

Stephen Strasburg shirt

Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway
Washington Nationals pitching sensation, Stephen Strasburg, returns to SDSU this month to host his annual 5K walk and fun run. By registering at SDSUalumni.org, SDSU Alumni Association lifetime members are eligible to win a Washington Nationals T-shirt autographed by Strasburg.
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Tasting Challenge

Tasting Challenge

Event Set for January 18
Test your brew tasting skills while enjoying Aztec men’s basketball in the company of other SDSU alumni!
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20/30s Alumni

financial workshop

Financial Strategy Workshop
If developing a strong financial strategy is one of your resolutions for the new year, check out the 20/30s Alumni financial strategy workshop set for January 25!
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Entrepreneur Day

Entrepreneur Day

Plan Now for March 13 Event!
Celebrate SDSU's Entrepreneur Day March 13 by showcasing your own business!
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Official Fan page for SDSU Alumni
As our way of saying thanks for liking us on Facebook, you can win prizes and receive special alumni promotions!
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Join the Aztec LinkedIn Network Now!
Step up your professional networking by checking out the Aztec LinkedIn network! 
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Chapter News


Arts and Letters

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Wine Tasting
Register now for the January 18 Arts and Letters Alumni wine tasting event!
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Business Alumni Network

Business Alumni Network Mixer

Register Now for January 19 Networking Event
Join fellow Aztec alumni for the Business Alumni Network's first professional networking event of 2012!
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Upcoming Events

January
18
Arts & Letters Alumni Chapter Wine Tasting
18
20/30s Alumni Tasting Challenge and SDSU vs. New Mexico Watch Party
19
Business Alumni Network Event
25
20/30s Alumni Financial Planning Workshop


February
25
Career Academy
27
CSU New York/Tri-State Alumni Reception

Campus News

Top 10 NewsCenter Stories of 2011
From March Madness to a new president, there was plenty of news that excited Aztecs this year.

President One of '50 People to Watch'
The SDSU president is among San Diego Magazine's annual list of influentials.

A Fragmented History
New York City's Dead Sea Scroll exhibit is curated by SDSU professor Risa Levitt Kohn.

Running with the Best
The University Honors Program is a highly competitive program for 650 exceptional students.

Global Focus Drives New Program
The Comparative International Studies degree is designed to equip students with the tools necessary to excel in an age of globalization.

Cal Western Honors Provost Marlin
Marlin received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the local law school's fall commencement ceremony.

SDSU Scientist Named AAAS Fellow for 2012
Chemist Carl Carrano is the sixth SDSU faculty member to receive the honor.

Biography Explores Leading Islamic Figure
SDSU professor's new book shares an inside look into her father's life and modern Islamic reformism.

College Avenue Compact Candidates Honored
More than 250 Hoover High juniors are on track for SDSU admission.

Excellence on the Field and in the Classroom
Fowler gift generates increased support for SDSU Athletics.

Men's Golf Adds Four Players For 2012
San Diego State men's golf head coach Ryan Donovan announced the signing Friday of Kevin Ko (Coquitlam, B.C.), James Holley (Chatsworth, Calif.), Riccardo Michelini (Sassuolo, Italy) and Brian Song (Beverly Hills, Calif.)

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