April


Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center
Alumni Enewsletter
April 2010


Front Page


Dr. Mallios Wants Your Stuff


Anthropology Professor Seeks Artifacts for New Book
You may not think of it as an “artifact,” but if you have an interesting item from your days as a San Diego State student, faculty or staff member, Anthropology Department Chairman Seth Mallios wants to know about it.
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Alumni Love Story


Alumni Association Encounter Leads to Marriage for Montys Co-Chair Couple
Fresh out of SDSU and in only her third day on the job at the Alumni Association, Stephanie Dathe had no idea she was about to become involved in a love triangle.
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Montys Tickets Available Online


Awards Gala to be Held April 24 at Hotel Del Coronado
Reserve your seat at the 2010 Monty Awards online!
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SDSU Opens New Downtown Art Gallery

Jim Brady photo

Inaugural Exhibition Features Work of Three Alumni
This week the university opens its new art gallery in downtown San Diego with an exhibition featuring three of today’s most highly respected contemporary artists, all of whom are SDSU alumni.
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Connections


Nisei Honorary Degrees
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Applications Received on Behalf of Eight Former Students
The search for former San Diego State students eligible for honorary degrees under the California State University System’s Nisei Diploma Project has yielded eight applications for the degrees.
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Directly Speaking
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How did we ever live without this place?
SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick provides an update on the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center six months after its grand opening.
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How Sweet it Was!

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SDSU Fans Cheer Aztec Women in the "Sweet Sixteen"
The SDSU women’s basketball team ended its NCAA tournament run with a loss to Duke, but Aztec fans enjoyed the ride.

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Proudly Raise Your Banners High!
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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 two beautiful SDSU banners.
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Aztec for Life Prize Winner Profile
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Rob Zwierlein ('85), Mission Viejo, CA
An SDSU bag stuffed with Aztec schwag was just what the latest Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway winner wanted.
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A Fitting Gift for a Good Friend
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Buddies Surprise Retiring Aztec with Autographed Ball, Lifetime Membership
Mike Dorsey (’79) has been an Aztec basketball fan since his days as an SDSU student, so when he retired last month, his friends found the perfect way to celebrate his sendoff.
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The Gift of a Lifetime
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Alumni Association Membership is Perfect Present for Grads
Wondering what to get your favorite Aztec for graduation?  How about the gift that will last a lifetime!
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Aztec Aquaplex
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Campus Facility Features Swimming Lessons and More
SDSU alumni and their families will find summer fun at the Aztec Aquaplex.
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Entrepreneur Day
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"You can do this, too!"
SDSU students, alumni and the San Diego community are invited to campus April 14 for the SDSU Entrepreneurial Management Center’s inaugural Entrepreneur Day.
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Chapter News


Aztec Caravan Hits the Road
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Football Coach, New A.D. to Meet Alumni
Next month, the 2010 Aztec Spring Caravan will visit seven locations across California and Arizona.
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Family Day
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Aztecs Past, Present and Future Come Together on Campus
More than 2,000 Aztec alumni and fans turn out for team scrimmage and alumni touch football game.
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Presenting You!
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How to Interview, Pitch and Present for Business Success
This month SDSU’s Business Alumni Network (BAN) helps you gain new skills for success with an evening of networking and professional development.
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Campus News

Students Sequence California Sea Lion Genome
The students are SDSU's first undergraduate class to operate a next-generation DNA sequencer.

From Eco-Friendly Lighting to Blu-ray
The Kyoto Prize Symposium honors one man's breakthrough discovery on April 22.

SDSU Launches New Virtual Campus
Aztlan Island is unveiled in Second Life during virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony.

'Aztec for Life' Wins an ADDY
The SDSU Month commercial was honored by the San Diego Ad Club.

Extended Studies Recognized for Marketing Excellence
The college received gold, silver and bronze awards from the University Continuing Education Association.

Aztec Jené Morris Tabbed HM All-American For Second Year In A Row
Guard becomes only the second two-time All-American in program history.

Aztec Men's Golfer J.J. Spaun Claims Thunderbird Invite Title
Sophomore wins first career title on playoff hole.

Gomez Lifts San Diego State to 4-3 Victory over TCU
San Diego State senior Juan Gomez rallied from one set down and a break down in the second set for a dramatic three-set victory to lift the San Diego State men's tennis team to a 4-3 victory over TCU.

Aztec Baseball Scores Twice In Ninth To Defeat No. 18 UC Irvine 6-5
SDSU win second straight game with late-inning rally.

SDSU Softball Shuts Out San Diego, 4-0
Aztecs improve to 48-3 all-time against Toreros.

Modern Space Gets Green Light
Students approved the fee referendum that will fund construction of a new student union on the current site of Aztec Center.

Esteemed Fulbright Award Expands Academic Horizons
Two SDSU professors will travel to Denmark and England as Fulbright recipients.

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