Homecoming Guide
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The Alumni Rising `Runner program, a signature Homecoming event started in 2014, recognizes ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ alumni of the last 10 years who are already making an impact in their career and community. It also gives current ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ students a chance to learn from their examples.
The deans of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s four academic colleges choose a Rising `Runner each year in consultation
with their faculty and staff. The Alumni Association traditionally honors them with
a luncheon and awards ceremony and then invites students to hear them talk about their
post-ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ career and life path during a Q and A session.
*Please note: Alumni Rising `Runner is open only to students, Rising ‘Runners and guests, and appropriate faculty, staff and administrators
![Alumni Rising `Runner 2025 Invitation](/alumni/_images/ARR-2025-Invite.jpg)
![Campus Alumni Ice Cream Social 2025 Invitation](/alumni/_images/Campus-Alumni-Social-2025.png)
Registration is required.
*Please note: The Campus Alumni Social is only open to ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ staff and faculty alumni
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ ALUMNI HALL OF FAME WILL SEE FOUR NEW INDUCTEES
The ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Association celebrates graduates whose career accomplishments, community service and support of the university have made their alma mater proud. This year, the Alumni Association would like to introduce you to four exceptional honorees who will be inducted into the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Hall of Fame. The class of 2025 includes Donna Barba Higuera,
This year’s Alumni Hall of Fame will be held Thursday, February 20th at the DoubleTree Hilton Bakersfield Hotel.
![ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alumni Hall of Fame 2025 event invitation](/alumni/_images/AHOF-2025-Invite-2.jpg)
WE WELCOME ALUMNI FAMILIES HOME FOR A WEEKEND OF VIP FESTIVITIES AND FUN!
Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22
$40 per ticket, $20 for children 10 years and younger
Register by February 18th!
Each ticket includes events for the whole family starting Friday night and culminating with a ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ men's basketball game Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at the button below. To view a breakdown of the Alumni Family Weekend festivities, please see the schedule below.
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