February



Alumni Enewsletter
February 2012


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The Dalai Lama at SDSU

His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama

Public Ticket Sale Starts February 22
Tibet's spiritual leader, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, makes his first visit to San Diego with a public appearance set for April 19 at SDSU.
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Leadership Starts at SDSU Month

SDSU Month

Annual Celebration to Feature Video Contest, Aztec Leadership Network Debut
March is SDSU Month and this year's celebration starts with two highlights: The debut of the Aztec Leadership Network and an "I Believe" video contest with a grand prize of a trip for two to the Aztecs' football game at the University of Washington!
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School of Music and Dance 75th Anniversary Celebration

The Magic Flute

SDSU Opera Theater Presents "The Magic Flute"
SDSU's School of Music and Dance begins its 75th anniversary celebration this month with a performance of one of the most beloved operatic works, Mozart's "The Magic Flute."
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Directly Speaking

Directly Speaking

Behind the Scenes
See what SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick came across when he went poking around the Music Building and SDSU's Don Powell Theatre!
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Connections


2012 Strasburg 5K

Strasburg 5K

Event Generates Exposure, Funds for Aztec Baseball
In just its second year, the annual Stephen Strasburg 5K Walk and Fun Run with Tony Gwynn attracts more than 1,750 participants.

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Aztecs Party in Las Vegas!

Aztec Fan Party

Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament
Join your fellow Aztec basketball fans at the Thomas & Mack Center during the Mountain West Conference Basketball Championships in Las Vegas!
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Mountain West Conference Tournament

Las Vegas

Fan Packages Available
Need a place to stay for the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas?  Aztec fan packages are now available!
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Gear Up, Aztecs!

Aztec gear

Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway
Gear up for tournament time! By registering at www.sdsualumni.org, SDSU Alumni Association lifetime members are eligible to win a men's or women's shirt from the new collection of Aztec gear from Calvin Klein, Izod and Van Heusen available now at the SDSU Bookstore!
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Aztec for Life Prize Winner Profile

Walter Metcalf

Walter Metcalf ('71), Poway, CA
Walter Metcalf is a big fan of Washington Nationals pitcher and former Aztec ace Stephen Strasburg.  That's why he's thrilled to be the January winner of the Alumni Association's Aztec for Life Prize Giveaway.
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Venture Challenge

Venture Challenge

March 15 - 17
Join us on campus as SDSU and the Entrepreneurial Management Center celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Venture Challenge, the premier international business plan competition.
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Like us on Facebook

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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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Are You Linked In?
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LinkedIn

Join the Aztec LinkedIn Network Now!
Step up your professional networking by checking out the Aztec LinkedIn network! 
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Chapter News


Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter

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Aztec Basketball

Aztecs vs. UNLV Men's Basketball Viewing Party
SDSU fans in the greater Los Angeles area are invited to a North Hollywood viewing party as the Aztec men's basketball team takes on the UNLV Rebels at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday!
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Bay Area Aztecs

Golden Gate Bridge

Chapter Survey
Bay Area Aztecs Chapter leaders are looking for feedback.  If you're a San Diego State alum in the Bay Area they want to hear from you.
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CSU News


A Message From SDSU Budget Central

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SDSU Budget Central

Weathering the Economic Storm
SDSU is taking a number of important steps to enhance the university's financial stability in the face of economic uncertainty.
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School of Music and Dance

School of Music and Dance 75th Anniversary Special Offer
Become a lifetime member of the SDSU Alumni Association and as your new membership gift, you may choose a pass for all performances celebrating the 75th anniversary of the School of Music and Dance!

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Upcoming Events

February
11
Greater LA Area Alumni Chapter - SDSU vs. UNLV Viewing Party
11
Business Alumni Network SDSU vs UNLV Men's Basketball Viewing Party
25
Career Academy for Recent Grads
27
CSU New York/Tri-State Alumni Reception


March
8
Aztec Fan Party at MWC Basketball Championships
17
Explore SDSU
19
Student Alumni Etiquette Dinner


Campus News

Campus News Sent to You
You can receive the latest news from SDSU by subscribing to the SDSU NewsCenter weekly email!

Artist Explores Japanese Internment
SDSU professor Wendy Maruyama's "The Tag Project" opened Feb. 6 in the University Art Gallery.

Newsroom of the Future Transforms KPBS
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs KPBS News Center is a result of a $2.9M gift from the San Diego philanthropists.

Journalism Gets $300K Boost
Platinum Equity, which recently sold the San Diego Union-Tribune, will help support instruction in digital media literacy.

SDSU MBB Moves Up To No. 13/14 In National Polls
The San Diego State men's basketball team (20-3, 6-1 Mountain West) is ranked 13th in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 14 in the latest ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll.

Softball Picked to Win the MW Regular Season Title
The preseason poll was voted on by the league's five head coaches.

Former QB Hired as Strength & Conditioning Coach
Adam Hall, who played at SDSU in the early 2000s, is the newest addition to the team's staff.

Former Aztec Joe Corona Named Mexico's Top Rookie
Former San Diego State men's soccer player Joe Corona has been named the newcomer of the year for Mexico's first division, the Mexican federation announced.

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