August 21, 2003

Student Alumni Association Earns National Award, Boosts School Pride

download this photo 72dpi Web Photo 300dpi Print Photo     Barely a year after its inception, the Boise State University Student Alumni Association (SAA) received national recognition when it was named a “2003 Outstanding Organization” at the national conference of the Association of Student Advancement Programs last week in Nashville, Tenn. Boise State SAA president Sheri Muncy and SAA adviser Cassandra Sipes accepted the award at the conference. The SAA, comprised of about 17 students and growing steadily, promotes school pride, loyalty and tradition among the student population. Under the leadership of 2002-03 president Dawn DiFuria, the SAA worked to build a sense of community among students and foster traditions and lifelong pride on campus. “Considering that there are more than 360 universities and colleges across the nation involved with similar programs, we are extremely proud and flattered that Boise State’s students were identified by their peers as the best,” said Lee Denker, Boise State Alumni Association executive director. In May, the SAA was named Boise State University’s Outstanding Organization of the Year at the Associated Students of Boise State University recognition dinner. The Boise State Alumni Association will host a reception for the SAA, open to the public and media, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Alumni Center at 1173 University Drive, across from Bronco Stadium. Boise State president Bob Kustra and the university vice presidents will be there to honor the students for their hard work. Any Boise State student is welcome to participate in the SAA. Call the Alumni Association office at 426-1698 for more information. -30- Contact Lee Denker Executive Director, Alumni Association 208 426-1698 Media contact Pat Pyke communications and marketing 208 426-1987 Return to News home