Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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Student alumnc association Bringing such events to campus as Springfest, the annual graduation party in the Pub, and campus- wide philanthropy Operation Santa Claus, The Student Alumni Association has been an active group on campus for over a decade. Formerly known as the Cal State Fullerton Ambassadors, the Student Alumni members also spend time assisting the Office of Alumni Relations with events such as Concert Under the Stars, Night of the Pachyderm, Visions and Visionaries and various other semester networking events. Student Alumni Association is a national organization designed to assist the campus as well as to have fun along the way. Vice President Kelly Alcocer has been a part of S.A.A. for two years and describes the group as being more than a club: By having the opportu- nity to be part of S.A.A. , I have had a chance to be a leader, a friend and a part of an organization that cares a lot about Cal State Fullerton. (right) Members of SAA at their Wednesday night meeting, (below right) Trea- surer Kristy Parrino, Vice President, Kelly Alcocer Dorell Mitter help- ing to make Springfest a success, (below) Volunteering at the annual Protocal Ball in Newport Beach. f F Office of acaiieiBic Fiilletion Sclioiar i rtdsou ' bjfunilit years anc rorkins ivim uliosei ' o jpponuni

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sSJ Jniuersitv center programmin g U.CP. In the Spring of 1996, Donald Willis went before the University Center Steering Commit- tee with a proposal for the reestablishmenl of University Center Programming. His proposal was accepted, resulting in a semester of vari- ous events put on to promote the University Center to the CSUF community. The University Center celebrated its 20th birthday this year, for which U.CP. co-spon- sored a week full of 1970 s nostalgia parties. The band Grooveline performed, a Best of the 70 ' s movie fest was held in the Titan Theater, and Disco Bowl was held in The Underground. Another major event was an appearance by author talk-show hostess Dr. Bertice Berry as part of Black History Month celebra- tion. Other events have included a comedy show, speakers from the Sierra Club and a performance from flamenco guitar players. According to chairman Donald Willis, the goal of U.CP. is to foster a community spirit and bring students together. Cal State Fullerton is more than a commuter campus. The events U.CP. sponsors deal with social, cultural, political and environmental issues. the (top) A U.CP. sponsored band performs in the Garden Cafe, (above) The 70 ' s band Grooveline performs as part of the U.C. ' s 20th birdthday celebration, (right) U.CP. chair Donald Willis with guest Dr. Bertice Berry.

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J1 as well PRESIDENT ' S SCHOLARS For o er t ' it ' teen jears, the Dffice of the President has sponsored icademic excellence at Cal State -iillcrton through the President ' s scholars program. The program re- en apafl vards outstanding high school st udents )y funding their education for four Toupas iportu- ears and by offering a host of net- vorking opportunities through events IK to be vith the President ' s Associates, promi- lent members of the community whose rontributions fund the program and vhose contacts give the scholars )pportunities to place themselves in the )rofessional world. The scholars must maintain their academic excellence in college by keeping a 3.5 G.P.A. and by donating their services and time to the university and community. For several years they have participated in the Muhiple Sclero- sis Walk-a-thon and served dinner for a night at the Ronald McDonald House in Orange. This year, for the third year, the scholars hosted the end of the year reception for the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton Shoot for the Stars program, a tutoring program for elementary school children. The group is responsible for raising its own money to sponsor these events, which they did this year by attending T.V. tapings and hosting a bake sale. They have also helped out at university events like Welcome to Fullerton Day. Social events do not escape the Scholars ' agendas. Several times each year they go to the El Dorado Ranch where President Milton Gordon hosts events for the scholars and associates to meet. These events are held in October, in December, and in May for lunch welcoming the new scholars. This year fifteen new scholars were inducted to the program. (above-left) Scholars in attendance listen closely to Helena Schwartz on the far right, as they plan for their next big event. (above) President Cora Tu hosting a pizza part in the pub. (left) Scholars and Tuffy Titan gather at Round-Up at the Ranch at Dr. Gordon ' s home in the fall. Organizations- 23