FAN SJSU's Inaugural Alumni Legacy Gala
Join FAN SJSU for our Inaugural Alumni Legacy Gala on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 5:30pm-9pm, as we uplift, connect, and celebrate generations of our SJSU Filipino alumni community.
Together, we will honor alumni achievements, recognize student scholarship recipients, and induct alumni that have recently departed into FAN’s new Hall of Remembrance. Also joining us will be SJSU President, Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who will announce the start of our new Filipino American History Mural Project! Dinner and drinks will be provided.
This event is welcome to all loved ones and supporters who wish to connect with and celebrate our Filipino alumni community.
Gala Program
8:00PM - Exhibition, Dancing, and Networking
6:30PM - Program Begins
FAN SJSU Introduction
SJSU Filipino American History Mural
Hall of Remembrance Tribute
Joseph Ilos Scholarship Fund & Awards
Alumni Legacy Awards
County Commendation
AK Cultural Dance Troupe Performance
Closing
5:30PM - Doors Open
Registration, Small Business Exhibition &
Buffet Opens
8:45PM - Buffet Closes
9:00PM - Event Ends
Featured Speakers, Honorees, & Performers
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Ann Gail Paris
Emcee & Board Member
FAN SJSU
Camille Kae Valerio
Emcee & Co-Founder
FAN SJSU
Omar Torres
Councilmember, District 3
City of San José
Alan Gouig
Founder & Chair
FAN SJSU
Audrey Banaga
Vice Chair
FAN SJSU
Cynthia Teniente-Matson
President
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Noemi Teppang
2024 Scholarship Director
FAN SJSU
Dominique Guevara,
2023 Scholarship Director
FAN SJSU
Jaria Jaug
Emerging Leader Award
Mary Cheryl Bravo Gloner
Spartan Luminary Award
Robert Ragsac Sr.
Bayanihan Award
Jeric Fernando
2023 Joseph Ilos Scholarship Recipient
Kryssa Marie Labarda
2024 Joseph Ilos Scholarship Recipient
Wendy Ho
Chief of Staff
Santa Clara County Supervisor Ottlo Lee
DJ Jaymeebaby
AK Cultural Dance Troupe
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Noelle Boesenberg
Gala Director
FAN SJSU
COMING SOON...
Hall of Remembrance
Join us as we honor the memory of beloved SJSU leaders into FAN's new Hall of Remembrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be Filipino or a SJSU alumni to attend?
No, you do not have to be Filipino or an SJSU alumni to attend. Our community welcomes all that wish to celebrate and honor our SJSU Filipino community!
Is there a dress code for the event?
Semi-formal. Although not required, wearing traditional cultural attire like Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog is highly encouraged!
Will ticket prices change over time?
Yes! Ticket price windows can be found down below:
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July 1 - August 4: Early Bird Ticket Sales
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August 5 - September 7: General Ticket Sales
Will seating be assigned?
Seating will not be assigned. Seating placements will be available on a first come first served basis, so be sure to arrive early! Each table seats up to groups of 8.
Spartan Gold Sponsor
San José City Councilmember Omar Torres, District 3
Asian American Drug
Abuse Program
Spartan Blue Sponsor
Sponsors
Spartan Spirit Sponsor
Santa Clara County
Supervisor Otto Lee, District 3
San José City Councilmember Domingo Candelas, District 8
Helen Ponce, SJSU Alumna
Asian American
Community Involvement
Santa Clara County
Supervisor Cindy Chavez,
District 2
Santa Clara County
Supervisor Candidate
Betty Duong, District 2
Chavez Family Vision, Inc.
Acknowledgments
Vendors
El Halal Amigos
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Fancy Flavors
Danny Thomas Party Rentals
A.S. Print Shop
Aaron-Josh "AJ" Vietvu
John Ryan Amayun
Raymond Baltazar
Ryan Razon
DJ Jaymeebaby
AK Cultural Dance Troupe
Exhibitors
Barong & Formal
CMC Boutique
LEAD Filipino
Lola Weavers
M&N Imports Inc.
Gala Committee & FAN Board
Alan Gouig
Ann Gail Paris
Arronoel Ashby-Rosellon
Audrey Banaga
Camille Valerio
Kaela Japson
Lloyd Alaban
Kathrine Garcia
Khristine Lugo
Maileen Mamaradlo
Noëlle Rábago
Noemi Teppang
Ron Catacutan
Shanel Adolfo
Vivian Bejarin
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