The Board Members of the Grambling Black & Gold Foundation, Inc. join the University in launching a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to create an endowment for preventive maintenance of a great facility, The Assembly Center, and to honor legendary basketball coach, Frederick C. Hobdy. We ask alumni and friends to join our efforts! Helen Godfrey-Smith, Chair Fundraising, GBGF

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Hall of Fame Honorees, President Judson hosts Breakfast in Orlando, Alum Spotlight - Dr. Tony B. Lowe, GSU Alum Wins Prestigious Heinz Award, GSU Monroe-Ouachita Alumni Chapter Hosted its “Annual Evening with GSU Athletics,” Alumni Homecoming Activities Announced, and 2009 State Farm Bayou Classic Hotel Info.

Hello, I am Valencia Clemons, Associate Director of Alumni Relations. Please take a moment to read the latest Alumni eNewsletter. This issue highlights: the Class of 1959 Celebrating 50 Years; another smashing success for the President's Scholarship Dinner-Theatre Gala; GSU Alums Honored at NAFEO; Feature stories on an Alum and Student-alum; The Martha Adams Alumni Chapter Hosting the Tiger Caravan; and the 2009 Tiger Football Schedule. Enjoy!

Let's Pause and Celebrate GSU with a GOLF OUTING AND LUNCHEON on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Squire Creek Golf & Country Club, Choudrant, LA. Shot-Gun Start (Best Ball) at 8:00 a.m. FEES are: Golf $100 ~~ Luncheon $65 ~~ Both $160. Make your reservations before July 1, 2009 by calling the Division of Institutional Advancement at (318) 274-2217. Space is limited, so call today!

Alumni across America support their Alma Mater and encourage others to do the same. Alumni spotlight on Miechelle Willis. Read more...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Alumni Mixer, Art Dedication Ceremony, Alum Spotlight - Dr. Camalyn Woodard Gaines, Alumni Survey - Feedback Session, Beyond the Steeple, and GSU Tiger Football

Tom Joyner Foundation sponsors JOKES & JAMS, the Official State Fair Classic After-Party to benefit Grambling State University Sat., October 4, 2008 following the classic: GSU vs PV in Dallas, TX. Musical Artists and Comedians include Geno Young, N'Dambi, Mint Condition, Michael Ward; as well as J. Anthony Brown, Mozart, Marvin Dixon, AJ Jamal, Damon Williams. Events start at 9:00 p.m. and continue until 2:00 a.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Tickets are $20 in Advance; $30 at the Door and can be purchased by calling (214)743-2400 or www.ticketmaster.com. Support GSU by purchasing your tickets and attending this fun evening of music and comedy.

Alumni donate more than $40,000 to Tom Joyner Foundation SOTM Campaign in August to support GSU. President Judson visits Alumni in Denver, Washington DC and Seattle; Mississippi Alumni meet. Spotlight on Alumnus Dr. Sandy Carpenter-Stevenson & GEARUP. Read More...

GSU Alumni have been very busy over the past few months. Read more...

The OUR LEGACY Campaign is moving forward and we sincerely hope YOU are on board! http://www.gbgfoundation.org/aboutlegacy.php http://www.youtube.com/user/GSUAdvancement

Don't miss this exciting game between Grambling State University and University of Nevada,Reno on August 30, 2008 in Reno, Nevada. See Flier for details about host hotel.

If you have news to share with alumni, please send a Message Card along with photo (if applicable). We hope to develop quarterly newsletters to keep you informed.

Inside this issue: 12 distinguished Alumni inducted in the 2007 Hall of Fame; GSU Alumni Celebrate 25th Anniversary; Letters from Alumni; Baby Tigers�GSU�s Future; Comprehensive Campaign; Advancement Staff Member Leaves GSU; Holiday Greetings.

During the graduation ceremony of 1982, over 200 GSU students marched across the stage to receive their degrees from Dr. Joseph Johnson, President of GSU. Do you remember all your classmates? Do you remember all the fun you had back then? Join us at Homecoming to renew old acquaintances and discover what�s new at GSU. Don�t Miss YOUR 25th Anniversary!