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A monthly e-newsletter for alumni and friends May 2008  
     
 

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Commencement is May 24th — Class of 2008 is the largest in SF State’s history!

Congratulations from City Hall: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom keynotes at 107th Commencement exercises   
Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Newsom, 40, now in his second term, has partnered with SF State on a variety of initiatives and programs. Read more

Joseph White (B.A.’54; M.S.’58), a catalyst for change, named Alumnus of the Year   
Psychologist, educator, activist, mentor—White revolutionized the way people of color are understood in psychology and dedicated his life to improving diversity on college campuses. Read more

Three to receive honorary degrees for outstanding contributions to their professions and society  
Alumnus and philanthropist Manny Mashouf (B.A. ’66), founder of bebe stores; author and activist Isabel Allende; labor union leader Walter Johnson join this distinguished circle. Read more

Frank Somerville (B.A. ’83) replaces Dennis Richmond as KTVU TV news co-anchor
BECA alum Somerville, a 16-year veteran of the station, started in the business as a KTVU intern. He says of replacing Richmond, a talented, respected and popular KTVU personality for 40 years: “I sort of feel like Steve Young replacing Joe Montana….” Read more

“Hollywood Chinese”: Arthur Dong’s (B.A. ’82) new documentary spans the history of Chinese-American contribution to film   
Oscar- and Emmy-nominated director Dong uses clips from more than 100 films and interviews with film icons to tell the true story of Chinese Americans in film. Read more

Honors graduate Tiffany Brooks: a role model for college-bound students transitioning out of the foster care system
The product of six foster homes, Brooks is SF State’s first Guardian Scholars Program graduate. The innovative program, a national model, offered her access to housing, food, work-study opportunities, scholarships and, most important, social and emotional support. Read more See related photos

Campus surpasses recycling goal
New campus recycling innovations helped SF State surpass the City of San Francisco’s target goal, and positions the University to exceed all previous records. Read more

Four alumni honored as SF school leaders of the year
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom initiated the first annual Mayor's Principal of the Year Award last month, and four SF State alums --principals at schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school, were selected. Read more


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