Celebrating Our Community • Staying Connected • Building the Future

November 2026

In Case You Missed It

Crush Party


Over 500 guests came together at the COS Tulare Campus for an incredible evening of wine, food, and community.


Huge thanks to our COS Alumni and Culinary teams for representing Giants in style!


Thanks to all who joined us!

Baseball Alumni Game & Golf Tournament


The COS Baseball Alumni Game and Golf Tournament weekend is the the longest-running annual COS alumni event.


Forever Giants from near and far came to take the field and spend the weekend supporting the program.


Alumni Tailgate & Trunk or Treat


Our COS Alumni gathered before the COS Giants Football took on Fresno City.


The COS Alumni Network partnered with CSEA to also put on a Trunk or Treat. Churrocks provided delicious treats for all of the guests. A fan favorite was picked and everyone left with plenty of candy! Check out our highlight video on Instagram!


 

Upcoming Events

 

Mark Your Calendars!

November 10th, 2026


Retiree Excursion - Solvang


Our COS Retirees are getting ready for their Fall Retiree Excursion. This time they are headed to Solvang for a day of shopping, great food, and even better company! This trip is sold out, but if you are interested in joining us for the next one, email peightong@cos.edu for more information!


 

November 19th, 2026


Power of the Purse Luncheon


11:00am - 12:00pm Champagne & Purse Preview


12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Auction


Help build the POWER to provide $35,000 in scholarships for single

parents re-entering college.


The COS Art Gallery is proud to feature the artwork of 22 alumni artists to continue the 100-year celebration of COS. In the exhibition, each artist was asked a series of questions about their experience at COS, some of which is included as text next to their artwork on display.


Stop by to see this wonderful display of Alumni achievement and read Alumni stories.


The exhibition will be on view until Friday, November 20th. 


The hours of the gallery are: 

Tuesdays 10am-2pm

Wednesdays 11am-2pm

Thursdays 11am-4pm.

Alumni Spotlight

Each month, we highlight one of our outstanding COS Alumni making an impact in their field or community.

Greg Collins


Gregory F. Collins, a proud College of the Sequoias alumnus, longtime community leader, and dedicated advocate for environmental conservation, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 76.


Greg attended College of the Sequoias after graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1968. During his time at COS, he played two years of water polo and earned his Associate of Arts degree. His connection to the college continued well beyond graduation, as he returned to COS as a volunteer water polo coach, sharing his passion for the sport and mentoring student-athletes. His commitment to coaching and athletics also extended to Mt. Whitney and Redwood High School.


Greg continued his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning a bachelor's degree in biological sciences with an emphasis on ecology and environmental studies. He later earned a master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Fresno State and built a distinguished career in city planning and environmental conservation.


Greg will be remembered not only for his professional accomplishments and dedication to Visalia but also for his lasting connection to College of the Sequoias as both a student and coach. His commitment to education, athletics, mentorship, and community service leaves a meaningful legacy.

 

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