This is part four in a series on sustainability issues at Stanislaus State.
Academics
Stanislaus State student Katelin Foster (senior, Anthropology) studied abroad at Maastricht University in the Netherlands from fall 2018 through spring 2019. At Maastricht University, Foster studied neuroscience, arts and culture.
As the holiday season has arrived, many companies in the area are looking for seasonal help to assist with the increase of holiday shoppers. For those interested in working, this presents an opportunity to gain some work experience while also having additional income to buy gifts for friends…
Stanislaus State students will have another opportunity to tune in to the two-day virtual Undergraduate Venture Summit in April of 2022 to learn about entrepreneurship and venture capitalism while having the chance to network with other students from universities across the United States.
The deans from all the individual colleges of Stanislaus State presented themselves to students and answered their pressing questions on November 16. These questions included those surrounding the transition back to in-person learning, Spring semester events, commuting to campus with childre…
Many college students are well aware that there is a whole new world awaiting us post-graduation. Some may be adequately prepared on how to obtain a career within certain fields, while others remain uncertain about what the “next step” is. This may go beyond just students and can apply to fa…
As the semester comes to a close, many students are spending an increased amount of time studying in order to end their classes on a high note.
Author Amy Wu’s initial goal wasn’t to make a documentary film and write a book. The platform she created as a journalist working in the Salinas Valley, often featuring the stories of minority female innovators in agriculture technology, or AgTech, just kind of morphed. Today, that platform …
COVID-19 has changed the way students see education and students are finding that perhaps their choice of majors may not be economically feasible or provide as many career opportunities in a post-pandemic world.
Academic Senate met on November 16 for what was the second to last time during the Fall semester, discussed was ways to donate to the community, the redistricting of Turlock, and the continuation of the mask policy at Stanislaus State.
Study Abroad is a program at Stanislaus State that helps students accomplish their dreams of studying in a different country. Studying in another country not only allows students to see different parts of the world, but also helps them learn different cultures and maybe even languages to ed…
Looking for a good read and want to share your thoughts with other Stanislaus State campus community members? Luckily, Stan State is home to three different book clubs, the Penumbra Book Club, Social Justice Book Club and the Undocubook Club, each of them having an emphasis on certain subjects.
While Penumbra has been around since 1989, their writing club is a fairly new project that had just kicked off this year.
The Learning Commons is providing Stanislaus State students with academic assistance and a calming environment in which students can get work done. Located on the second level in the Vasche library, the Learning Commons include the writing center, tutoring center, supplemental instruction an…
On November 2, the Academic Senate passed a vote on the University grading policy, passed an approval to elevate the Schools Administration policy, announced the Health Center will be closed, discussed National Hunger and Homeless Awareness dates, events coming to campus, and an opportunity …
Mock Interview Mondays are workshops offered to Stanislaus State students and alumni every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. that aim to prepare students for what they should do before, during and after a job interview.
An informational Zoom series curated by Stanislaus State’s CareerReadyU (CRU) program aims to introduce students to career possibilities across multiple majors and career fields. The first in the series, titled CRU: Careers in Communications, Creative Arts & Media, took place October 7.
The Stanislaus State McNair Scholars Program is seeking applicants to fill 13 spots for its 2021-2022 cohort. While the priority deadline of October 3 is swiftly approaching, a second round of applications will be accepted as they come in starting October 4.
On Tuesday, September 21, Stanislaus State’s Academic Senate passed an amendment concerning a temporary modification to the campus’s grading policy and discussed concerns over the return of face-to-face instruction and campus repopulation.
On September 7, Stanislaus State's Academic Senate met for the second time in the semester to discuss a number of topics, including face-to-face learning and repopulation plans, ASI vacancies, support for Afghan students and their families, California's recall election and this year’s Warrio…
Stanislaus State has delayed campus repopulation and a return to in-person instruction until at least October 1. The fall 2021 semester will still begin on August 23, but in virtual formats similar to those that were adopted in the previous two semesters.
Stan State has spent over a year in the virtual classroom and now looks to return to campus. Virtual education has not been without hardships that students and faculty have had to adjust to.
Many students struggled this year to get used to a very different learning experience. Students at Stan State speak of their challenging experiences and angle their decisions for next year’s term.
With the spring 2021 semester coming to an end, our first-generation Stan State students and alumni gave us valuable information for incoming first-generation students arriving for the fall 2021 semester.
As students enter another round of online final exams, they have come to discover the pros and cons of it. The experience of taking exams online has proven to be different than taking them in-person.
In brief moments occupied by students and educators alike, some insight on study practices and pretest preparations were compiled. For the sake of all students currently watching their finals breach the horizon of the semester, we can offer some tips in these trying times. Some of these feat…
The Ethnic Studies Department has recently gained momentum in relation to AB1460, an Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. This requirement has sparked hope within those in the Ethnic Studies community that the much needed change will soon come.
COVID has left so much up in the air over the past year. President Junn clears some concerns in her latest address to the Stan State community. Junn explains the six major takeaways that can help inform you on how to begin planning for the fall here at CSU Stan.
On May 4, the Stan State's Academic Senate held their last meeting of the semester. Topics discussed include the ethnic studies requirement, the web conference camera policy, psychological counseling services offered at Stan State, a virtual Warrior Day, graduation stoles, and a book publish…
The ASI meeting held on April 27, 2021 involved updates on the Cal State Student Association (CSSA), a discussion on communication efficiency between Stan and the student body, and a breakdown of the University Police Department’s budget.
The following weekend after spring break, Stan State students took part in the 70th Model United Nations of the Far West Conference. It was the first time the conference has ever been held in a virtual format, and as most things have been held virtually, it sure was memorable for all of thos…
On Monday, April 19, the Modern Language Association (MLA) released the 9th edition of the MLA guidebook. Changes were made regarding the use of electronic sources, something we have all been using more of since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The MLA style guide and other style guid…
El Viernes pasado, el Programa de Estudios Étnicos acogió la cuarta Conferencia anual de Estudios Étnicos. La conferencia de este año se centró en la posibilidad de crear una alianza de Estudios Étnicos por las Universidades Estatales de California y el tema de Descolonización.
Stan State’s Academic Senate held its sixth spring semester meeting on Tuesday, March 20. Topics and concerns from previous meetings spilled over to yesterday's meeting, but new topics were also addressed.
With graduation just around the corner, many of our Stan State students may be thinking about what’s next after they leave the title of “student” behind. Finding employment post graduation can be an intimidating process, but Stan State’s Career and Professional Development Center is here to help.
On Friday evening, the Ethnic Studies program hosted the fourth annual Ethnic Studies Conference. This year's conference focused on the possibility of creating a statewide CSU Ethnic Studies alliance.
During the pandemic, many aspects of our lives have been changed to a virtual format. The same is true for internships. Choosing a remote internship allows students to remain safely at home instead of risking their health in a public setting.
In this week's meeting, the ASI Board of Directors went over the library’s opening in fall 2021 and discussed the library’s study space compliances and protocols due to the pandemic. Karlos Marquez, ASI Vice President, directed the meeting and was joined by Ron Rodriguez, Dean of Library Ser…
Stanislaus State has officially delayed class registration for the upcoming fall 2021 semester.
Project Rebound, a program that offers resources and support for formerly incarcerated students, is continuing to produce positive results for its students and the community two years after its launch at Stan State.
After months of questions and concerns, Stan State has announced that it will be holding on-campus Commencement ceremonies for both the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 next month. With the first day of ceremonies being as early as May 20, students and faculty alike can now begin a countd…
Some students may be feeling that classes this semester aren’t as harmonious as the face-to-face classes of the past. With distance learning, asynchronous and synchronous virtual classes have been the only option for students. Considering our schedules constantly change as students and teach…
On Thursday, April 1, Stanislaus State President Ellen Junn held her first Open Forum in a series of fall Friday forums scheduled to continue each Friday from 3:00 to 4:00. Topics in discussion include a variety of subjects crucial to the Stan State community.
On Tuesday, March 23, Stan State’s Academic Senate held its fifth meeting of the spring 2021 semester. During the meeting, senators discussed various topics and addressed ongoing issues.
As students, we have numerous requirements to keep track of in order to ensure that we will be eligible to graduate from college. Juggling all of these requirements can be difficult and sometimes things fall through the cracks. So if you are a senior who just realized that you’ve forgotten t…
Throughout the course of the pandemic, teaching has drastically changed. While teachers and students around the nation have been struggling to adapt to the new online classroom setting, the Single Subject Credential Program Administration, Stan State alumni and students share their thoughts …
On Tuesday, March 9, Stan State’s Academic Senate held its fourth meeting of the spring 2021 semester. The meeting consisted of ongoing conversations about the fall 2021 semester, Blackboard no longer being used moving forward, the introduction of Ethnic Studies being a requirement for gener…
With the COVID pandemic forcing colleges to transition to an online learning format, many students have had to sacrifice the social component of their college experience. For many freshmen, this has made it difficult to form connections and a sense of community on their new campus.
March 12, 2020, is the day when every student and staff member at Stanislaus State received an email from Stan State President Ellen Junn announcing that until further notice we would no longer meet face-to-face for class due to the spread of COVID-19. While there was hope that this closure …
On Tuesday, February 23, Stan State’s Academic Senate held its third meeting of the spring 2021 semester. During the meeting, senators continued discussion regarding on-campus academic spaces for the fall 2021 semester, updates on the preferred name use policy, the introduction of a Computer…
On February 16, career coach Nang Thao hosted an online workshop for the Stan State community that focused on improving a person’s resume. Thao touched upon a variety of topics surrounding resumes, including their purpose, different sections that should be included, how they should be struct…