Spring 2020 STAN Magazine is published by the Office of Communications and Public Affairs in the Division of University Advancement at Stanislaus State. President
Ellen Junn
Vice President for University Advancement
Michele Lahti
Director of Alumni Engagement
Karlha Davies (’00)
Senior Associate Vice President for Communications, Marketing and Media Relations
Rosalee Rush
Director for Communications and Creative Services
Kristina Stamper (’06)
Senior Writer and Content Specialist
Brian VanderBeek
Content Specialists
Tatiana Olivera (’17) Gina Oltman Linda Mumma Solorio Lori Gilbert (’91) Digital Communications Specialist
Sara Balisha (’13)
Senior Graphic Designer
Steve Caballero
Senior Web and Electronic Communications Developer
Mandeep Khaira (’02) Photographers
Tracee Littlepage Justin Souza Stay in touch!
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From left to right: Past and present University Student Union Board Chairs Allysa Gonzales, Natalie Dykzeul, Hailey Holm and Jennifer Galeana-Vasquez cutting the ribbon to the new University Student Center alongside ASI & SC Executive Director Cesar Rumayor, President Ellen Junn and Vice President for Student Affairs Christine Erickson.
CONTENTS 04 News Briefs
20 Changing Lanes
08 Campus Sustainability
24 Each Day is a Gift
14 Returning to Her Roots
26 Celebrating Excellence
16 University Student Center
30 The Next Chapter
