Alumni Events
On the Horizon:
Check out some of our upcoming events!
*Please note:
- Alumni Rising `Runner is open only to students, Rising ‘Runners and guests, and appropriate faculty, staff and administrators
- The Campus Alumni Social is open to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumni who work on campus
- The ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Hall of Fame requires sponsorship or ticket to attend
Check out the 2025 Guide to Homecoming!
Past Events:
Alumni Family Weekend 2024
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Hall of Fame 2024
The ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes alumni who've distinguished themselves in their career, volunteered their time, talent and/or money to benefit their community and brought honor to their alma mater.
Any member of the public may submit a nomination. A committee of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Association board members, university faculty and a president's designee will select inductees. We look for candidates who have made ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ proud through:
- Significant career accomplishments; and/or
- Impactful philanthropic work; and/or
- Support for/involvement with ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥
Nominations for 2024 are currently closed.
Our 2024 Class includes:
, Kern County Public Health
, Strategic Advisor — Carbon for California Resources Corporation (CRC)
, Executive Producer and Screenwriter
, Law enforcement consultant and former Assistant Police Chief
Want to learn more?
Party in the Park 2023
Party in the Park returned to Alumni Park Oct. 20th. We served up everything you've loved about Party over the last quarter century: customer-favorite dishes from local restaurants, local craft beer and wine, a silent auction and live entertainment by The Soda Crackers.
Proceeds funded scholarships for ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumni pursuing their graduate degree on campus and alumni-student mentoring initiatives.
2023 Party in the Park's Vendors and Sponsors
East Coast CSU Event
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumni living in the Washington, D.C., and tri-state (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) areas were invited to the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s D.C. CSU Alumni Event. This granted alumni a chance to hear from their university system leadership and and conversation, games, and networking with fellow alumni.
Interview and Resume Writing Workshop
What questions should you be prepared to answer during a job interview? How can you make your resume stand out from all the others? What are the biggest mistakes people make when applying for a job?
Get the answers to questions like those -- and any you have -- from ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumni professionals at our previous Interview and Resume Q&A panels. Check out previous Q&A panel events for great tips on acing your interview and writing a polished resume:
Pre-game Baseball Social and ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ V. UC Davis Baseball Game
On April 1, 2023, alumni gathered for a pre-game social and the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ V. UC Davis baseball game. Our guests enjoyed conversation, music, food, and games like corn hole and Jenga. The event featured catering from Prime Time BBQ, Temblor, Lengthwise and Nutrol. Ticket purchases benefited the Roadrunner Scholarship Fund.
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumna and Newbery Author Donna Barba Higuera Visits Campus
On March 20, 2023, ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumna and Newbery award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera visited ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s campus to discuss her novel "The Last Cuentista" and her career as an author.
Other Events
View the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Master Events Calendar to keep up with all events happening on campus.
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