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May 9, 2012

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SDSU Alumni News
	SDSU Mystery Photos Alumni Asked to Help Solve Campus History Mysteries A six-year digitizing project of the University Archives Photograph Collection has uncovered hundreds of unidentified images. Librarians need your help naming the people, places and events in the pictures.
	Introducing SDSU Wines! Chardonnay and Merlot Now Available Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery introduces two wines vinted and bottled expressly for SDSU!
	Savvy Students Leverage Alumni Connections Career Academy Networking Workshop and Mixer Eric Wong won’t earn his degree for another year, but he is already reaching out to Aztec alumni to help launch his business career.
	Win $80 in Starbucks Gift Cards! Aztec for Life Monthly Prize Giveaway Are you an Aztec for life? Register to win $80 worth of Starbucks gift cards!
Additional SDSU Alumni News The Aztec Spring Caravan Heads to Orange County May 17 School of Music and Dance Annual Honors Convocation Recognizes Alumni Check out photos from the 2012 Monty Awards! Aztec for Life Prize Winner Profile: Cathie Gezzer ('74), San Diego, CA Greater Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Reception: Meet the Dean of SDSU's College of Business Administration at Braemar Country Club School of Social Work 50th Anniversary Celebration Survey Catching Up with a Phenom: Stephen Strasburg remains true to SDSU Pick a Primary Chapter Alum Premieres Sundance Film: "I Am Not A Hipster" Screens Friday in Balboa Park

Campus News
	Graduates Take Research to New Levels Almost 10,000 students have been approved to participate in 2012 commencement ceremonies May 17-20. SDSU’s mission as a major public research university could not be more evident than in the achievements of its 2012 graduates.
	Chocolate Might Keep Doctor Away SDSU research finds a daily dose of dark chocolate may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Chocolate has tantalized humans for at least 4,000 years; its origin is thought to be in the region surrounding the Amazon basin.
	Honors Student Lands Prestigious Internship Courtney Bennett will spend the fall semester on Capitol Hill. SDSU student Courtney Bennett has long been an overachiever.
	SDSU Recruits Best and Brightest A gift from Ben and Nikki Clay helps attract high-achieving local students. Ellese Carmona is a microbiology major, president of Scholars for Success and a 2012 SDSU graduate on her way to Harvard University for a doctorate degree.
Additional Campus News SDSU Prof Receives $1.6 Million Grant Heal Thyself Scott Allison Gift Supports Public Relations Program Student Earns Environmental Scholarship KPBS Expands Donor Family Students Win at National Research Conference Hospitality and Tourism Launches Master's Program Men's Golf Earns 14th Consecutive NCAA Bid National Collegiate Water Polo Championship Starts Friday

Featured Video

SDSU Insider - Episode 3

The half-hour show features a look at local healthcare, a hike up historic "S" Mountain and a student working toward Olympic gold.

Directly Speaking

Doctor of Generosity

L. Robert Payne ('55) will receive an honorary doctorate from SDSU during next week's commencement ceremonies. In his blog, "Directly Speaking," SDSU Alumni Association Executive Director Jim Herrick explains why there's no one more deserving.

Events

May 16, 2012
Social Work Alumni Chapter Presents: Navigating Toward Your LCSW

May 17, 2012
Aztec Spring Caravan - Orange County

May 20, 2012
Los Angeles Alumni Reception & Tennis Social

May 31, 2012
Aztec Spring Caravan - North County

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