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About Us
Alumni Association |
The Chicano Alumni
Philosophy | Objectives |
Newsletter
Olgin Family Scholarship | The
Chavez and Huerta Scholarship
Recent Graduate Committee |
Alumni House
Alumni Association
Chicano Alumni is the oldest of nine active chapters of the Fresno
State Alumni Association. Membership is open to alumni, past students,
and amigos of the university.
We invite you to join the Chicano Alumni family as a member, sponsor,
and amigo. Together we will build the legacy to those who follow.
The Chicano Alumni Philosophy
• Serve as the vehicle for continued service and access to the
university for Fresno State Chicano Alumni and amigos.
• Advocate for inclusion and recognition of Chicano Alumni within the
university structure
• Structure activities that bring Chicano Alumni and amigos to the
university
• Include currently enrolled students in alumni activities that are
positive in nature
• Serve as role models and promote community service
Objectives
The CA will continue to build on the strength of its members to
create, expand, and promote opportunities for Chicano alumni and
friends of Fresno State.
The CA three year organizational plan guides organization members in
achieving goals that improve the CA chapter by working towards the
following:
* enhancing membership to the goal of 500 members
* establishing committee structure that will strengthen CA internal
operations
* reframing our governing documents to reflect current CA activities
and interests
The CA will continue its commitment to networking opportunities, serving as a community resource, and addressing critical social and
educational issues which impact Fresno State Chicano alumni.
Olgin Family Scholarship
The Olgin Family Scholarship provides a stipend for Fresno State
students in support of their academic dream of graduation from the
finest university in central California. Named after community
leaders, Manuel M. and Erminia Olgin, the scholarship is viewed as an
example of what Chicano alumni can set up in the name of their family
or community.
The Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Scholarship Fund
The Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Scholarship Fund is
dedicated to the legacy of two of our leaders that had a profound
impact on the Chicano Movement. The scholarship is open to any
currently enrolled Fresno State student and will be awarded on the
basis of academic potential and achievement, service to community, and
commitment to social justice and equity.
Contact: Eddie Varela at
eddie_varela@csufresno.edu
Chicano Alumni Newsletter
This periodic piece reaches thousands of alumni and amigos both
electronically and in hard copy. The content primarily includes event
updates, featured alumni, organization news and recognition of Chicano alumni sponsors.
Recent Graduate Committee
The Recent Graduate committee activities are designed to involve
currently enrolled students as well as recent graduates in an
atmosphere that creates good memories of Fresno State while signifying
the importance of maintaining ties with the university. The center
piece of the committee will be to participate in the Chicano Alumni
Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Alumni House
The two-story, 10,000-square-foot SMITTCAMP ALUMNI HOUSE stands near
the main entrance to Fresno State, welcoming alumni, students,
friends, conference-goers, dignitaries and other visitors to campus.
The 2.2 million building includes graciously appointed meeting and
conference rooms, reception and social areas, an alumni library and
chapter/volunteer resource room, courtyards and offices for the staff
of the Fresno State Alumni Association.
The impetus for the Alumni House was a $1 million gift in 1997 from
Muriel and Earl Smittcamp and their family. Muriel and Earl, 1940 and
1939 graduates of Fresno State, and their children, Bob, Carol, Betsy
and Bill, all of whom are Fresno State alumni, have been dedicated
supporters of the university for many years.
The Alumni House has several areas dedicated to conference and meeting
space. The Board of Directors and the Whitten Conference rooms have
been designed for moderate-sized meetings. With the removal of the
partition, each room can be expanded, creating space for larger
gatherings. For smaller groups, the Thorburn Faculty Lounge and the
McMurtry Conference Room offer intimate seating.
Chicano Alumni Website
The Chicano Alumni website is an outstanding communication vehicle for
the organization. Available 24/7, it features a full menu of Chicano
Alumni events, history, committee opportunities, and recognition of
sponsors, donors, and alumni. Tastefully designed with the alumni
member in mind, the website is linked to the Fresno State Alumni
Association and the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
websites and literally viewed by thousands of Bulldog Amigos per day!
For any inquiry or comment contact:
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