| Fresno State Alumni & Friends E-Newsletter |
January 2009 | |
| Join us at our Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion in Sacramento on January 28 ! |
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 Annual Alumni & Friends Reunion on January 28 at the Unified Symposium
Each year during the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, our Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association hosts a reunion for our alumni, friends, and colleagues. On Wednesday, January 28 at 6:15 pm, students, staff, faculty and alumni will have an opportunity to reconnect with friends in Fresno State's Parlor Suite at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Park. We hope you will stop by to enjoy some fun, friendship, Fresno State wine, raisins, almonds, and light hors d' oeuvres before you join your colleagues for dinner.
And don't forget to visit us in the Unified Symposium Exhibit Hall (Booth #6) at the Sacramento Convention Center on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29. We'd love to see you again and talk to you about the exciting things that are happening in the academic and research programs at Fresno State.
Drop off your business card at our booth on January 28 for an opportunity to win a bottle of Fresno State's 10th Anniversary Syrah wine. This special vintage honors Dr. Carlos Muller, Professor Emeritus, for his many contributions to the Fresno State enology program and winery.
The winner will be announced during the Alumni & Friends Reunion on January 28. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the drawing and/or to consume alcohol. |
 Viticulture & Enology Alumni to hold Annual Meeting February 6
As with many volunteer organizations, your California State University, Fresno Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association needs to stay vibrant and healthy. This Association and its members perform valuable services to the university and to the viticulture and enology program.
On Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm, the Alumni will hold their annual meeting at Fresno State's Viticulture and Enology Conference Room located at 2360 E. Barstow Avenue on campus. Coffee and desserts will be provided. Agenda items will include: A Celebration of Wine, Finance, and Department & Program Updates. Viticulture and enology alumni are encouraged to attend and to join this group of dedicated individuals whose support is sincerely appreciated by the students, staff, and faculty at Fresno State. Annual dues are $25. Renew your membership or join today!
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 Search will begin to fill Viticulture and Enology Chair & Director position
Plans have begun to fill the position for the Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Viticulture and Enology Research Center that will be vacated when Dr. Robert L. Wample retires from the university later this year. In 2008, after nearly nine years of service to California State University, Fresno, Dr. Wample announced that he will retire from the university in August of 2009 as the department chair and director of research for the Department of Viticulture and Enology and Viticulture and Enology Research Center, respectively.
Dr. Wample joined Fresno State's viticulture and enology program in 2000 and since that time has been instrumental in developing the newly created Department of Viticulture and Enology (2000). As chair of the department and director of research, he oversees all viticulture and enology academic and research programs at Fresno State. His dedication and tireless efforts continue to result in increased awareness of the excellent programs at Fresno State. He looks forward to serving the university until his retirement date in August, at which time we hope to have successfully completed a search to fill this important position for our program.
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 Career Fair at Fresno State on February 24
The Department of Viticulture and Enology is pleased to announce that it will hold a special Career Fair this semester on Tuesday, February 24 for viticulture and enology students to meet with potential employers from the grape and wine industry.
The event will be held in the center of our viticulture and enology facilities in the upstairs conference room, surrounded by the campus vineyards, winery and research center. The event will be open to students from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Interested employers should register by February 17. Space is limited, so please reserve your space today!
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Special Offer 
Don't forget to reserve your two-night package for two to attend the 8th Annual Winemasters Weekend at the breathtaking Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite March 6-8, 2009.
To take advantage of the Special Offer, book your reservation by January 31 and use this special code:
WINEMASTER
Call 866 256-5533
Workshop Presenters Include
Ondine Chattan (Fresno State Alumni and Director of Winemaking for Geyser Peak Winery)
Paul Wagner (Founder of Balzac Communications and Instructor at Napa Valley College)
Clark Smith (Winemaker, WineSmith)
Ken Fugelsang (Fresno State WInemaster & Professor of Enology)
Fred Clabaugh (Executive Chef, Tenaya Lodge)
Friday Reception Entertainment by the California State University, Fresno President's Quintet |
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| Upcoming Events |
Alumni & Friends Reunion: January 28 at 6:15 pm
Hyatt Regency Sacramento, California
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Exhibit Hall: January 28-January 29
Sacramento, California
Viticulture & Enology Alumni Annual Meeting: February 6 at 7:00 pm
Fresno, California
FFA Vine Pruning Contest: February 7
Fresno, California
Career Fair for Viticulture & Enology: February 24
Fresno, California
8th Annual Fresno State Winemasters Weekend: March 6-8
Vino Italiano Wine Tasting: April 16
Department of Viticulture & Enology Class of 2009 Dinner: May 21
Clovis, California
A Celebration of Wine - Wine Tasting hosted by the Viticulture & Enology Alumni: June 7
Summer University Program 2009: June 20 - July 18
4-week educational program in California for viticulture and enology students from Fresno State, Cal Poly SLO, and the Engineering School of Enology at Changins, part of the larger Universities of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland.
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| Take home a bottle of Fresno State wine! |
If you attend the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, stop by our Booth #6 on Wednesday, January 28 before 3:30 pm and leave your business card or this coupon. We will be giving away a bottle of Fresno State's 10th Anniversary Syrah wine and the winner will be announced during our Fresno State Viticulture & Enology Alumni & Friends Reunion on Wednesday, January 28 at the Hyatt Regency. See reunion details above. Must be 21 years of age or older and present to win. See you in Sacramento!
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Fresno State DVE Faculty & Staff May Not Participate In This Offer |
| Offer Expires: January 28, 2009 I am a Fresno State Alumni: ____________ Year: _________ | |
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