STAN
Magazine fall 2014
California State University Stanislaus
University and Community Team Up for Student Success Also in this issue
Lab Imitates Life
Another Round
One for the Ages
Future nurses study with high-tech tools
Proud alum gets fresh start in the beer business
Warrior athletes gave us a year to remember
From the
PRESIDENT
W
elcome to the inaugural issue of the new STAN Magazine. We are excited to reintroduce
our magazine and to be able to connect with you in this way once again. You will find within these pages a number of stories that speak to the unwavering commitment of everyone at CSU Stanislaus to the success of our students, and also our pride in the impact those students have on the Central Valley. This issue features, for example, the truly state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab now housed in our renovated Science 1 Building. The facility is a technological marvel that is already helping us to better prepare the region’s next generation of nurses. You also will meet Brett Tate, a proud CSU Stanislaus alumnus who has helped revitalize Downtown Turlock as founder of Dust Bowl Brewing Company. You can reacquaint yourself with the University’s Stockton Center, which is making major strides toward increasing the accessibility of higher education in an area full of bright students who simply need an opportunity. We want you to know, too, about our stellar Warrior athletics program. Our student-athletes completed a year filled with remarkable success stories. With considerable pride, we introduce in this issue a significant element of the University’s commitment to student success. We are launching One Purpose, a new fundraising campaign with an ambitious goal of raising $1 million for student scholarships during a six-week period this fall.
We are one University and one community, joined in our successes and our challenges.
The three students on the cover of this magazine know just how important scholarships can be, and you will hear it from them directly in these pages. You will also hear from a number of area business and community leaders who have already embraced One Purpose. They have pledged their support because they know that our region’s development rests in large part upon our ability to produce more well-prepared college graduates, our next generation of great leaders. I hope the stories in the Fall 2014 issue of STAN Magazine bring you much inspiration and enjoyment. We are very proud of the University, our students and our alumni, and it is critically important that we tell our story. In this, I ask for your help. Spread the word about California State University, Stanislaus. We are one University and one community, joined in our successes and our challenges.
Joseph F. Sheley President
STAN Magazine is published by the Office of Communications and Public Affairs in the Division of University Advancement at California State University, Stanislaus.
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CONTENTS Practice Makes Perfect . . . . 4
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President Joseph F. Sheley
Vice President for University Advancement Shirley Pok
Associate Vice President University Development
Change Is Brewing . . . . . . . . . 6
Michele Lahti
Director, Communications and Creative Services Janice Curtin
Senior Writer and Content Specialist James Leonard
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Specialist Kristina Stamper
Senior Graphic Designer Steven Whitt
Senior Web and Electronic Communications Developer
One Purpose Investing in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Success Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Left Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sowing Seeds of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Partnering for the Future . . . . . . .
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Mandeep Khaira
Photographers Marty Bicek, William Harris
Phone: (209) 667-3131 Fax: (209) 664-3026 www.csustan.edu
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ON CAMPUS
Practice Makes Perfect Nursing students find lifelike but safe instruction in simulation mannequins
By James Leonard
he baby struggled to breathe, in urgent need of medication a nurse had left to retrieve. Daniel Duron stayed behind, comforting a distraught family member while monitoring the child’s condition. But when the infant’s lips began to turn blue and its vital signs suddenly worsened, Duron’s mind raced as he struggled to recall his training. Fortunately for the CSU Stanislaus nursing major, the scenario in question was playing out in the university’s new, state-of-the-art simulation lab. The child was actually a hightech “manikin” — an interactive mannequin used for medical instruction — and the family member was a student actor. The lesson, though, was effective. “It taught me that even if I know something, I may forget it, especially in a high-stress situation,” said Duron, a Modesto native who is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in nursing. “In times like this, I learned that I need to take a step back and calm down in order to be able to remember everything that I am supposed to do.”
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The students learn critical thinking skills in a safe environment — where it’s okay to make mistakes — before they work with patients in a healthcare setting. – Debbie Tavernier Director, School of Nursing
On Campus
Like an aspiring pilot, Duron is about to enter a profession where the health and well being of others will be in his hands. In the nursing lab at CSU Stanislaus, students now care for manikins that talk, breathe, blink, gag, cough, moan, wheeze, and even vomit. The would-be patients have pulses, and their bodily functions have sounds. They respond to the students both verbally and physically. The lab, housed in the newly renovated Science 1 Building, features four hospital rooms with manikins that include two adult males, one child, one infant and a pregnant woman. Professors observe via one-way mirrors as students work through various simulations, which are recorded for further review and instruction.
Preparing Future Nurses Debbie Tavernier, director of the CSU Stanislaus School of Nursing, said the technology has enhanced the university’s ability to prepare the region’s future nurses. “The students learn critical thinking skills in a safe environment — where it’s okay to make mistakes — before they work with patients in a healthcare setting,” Tavernier said. “The simulation lab allows the instructor to create cases and scenarios to provide students with every necessary experience before they graduate.” The CSU Stanislaus nursing program is a popular one — according to Tavernier, the university typically receives around 600 applications each year for just 60 spots. Many of the students are already working as nurses when they arrive at CSU Stanislaus, looking for a bachelor’s or master’s degree to advance their career. And they have the option of studying at the Turlock campus or at the Stockton Center, which has its own simulation lab. When they graduate, Tavernier said, they almost always stay nearby. Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties are both designated by the state as Registered Nursing Shortage Areas, and nearly 100 percent of CSU Stanislaus nursing graduates find
work within the six-county region the university serves.
Mind, Body and Soul Lani Dickinson was one of those graduates. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2002 and went on to become chief of nursing at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Dickinson said that even more so than technological upgrades, the key to success for CSU Stanislaus nursing students remains the faculty. “If you only provide the patient with medication and food, but there is no care, then you’ve missed their soul,” Dickinson said. “The instructors at CSU Stanislaus have true grit and street credibility, and they understand the importance of seeing the big picture. Those teachers are passionate about what they do, and they infuse that into their students.” Community engagement is another hallmark of the CSU Stanislaus nursing program and its students. Duron has found a number of volunteer opportunities through groups like the Student Nurses Association and Breakthrough to Nursing, from helping Boy Scouts learn first aid to visiting elementary schools to expose young students to nursing. Cassandra Landrum, a junior nursing major who transferred from Merced College, said some of her most rewarding experiences as a student have been the community-based efforts of the many clubs, honor societies and nursing fraternities in which she has served. “Making a difference in my community is my passion,” Landrum said. “I am proud to be a student at CSU Stanislaus, and if I can spark the same excitement in just one aspiring student, then I have made a world of difference.” Learn more at www.csustan.edu/nursing
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California State University Stanislaus
ALUMNI FOCUS
Change Is Brewing After years of teaching and coaching, Brett Tate shifted gears and is quickly making his mark on the craft beer scene By James Leonard
CSU Stanislaus graduates are an adaptable bunch. The education a student receives has a healthy emphasis on his or her major, but it is rooted in fundamental skills that transcend academic categories and professional industries. As such, alumni from CSU Stanislaus can weather economic storms and navigate shifting landscapes, and they are better suited than most at finding success when personal and professional interests inevitably change. Brett Tate is one such alumnus. A Turlock native and a 1986 graduate in physical education, Tate spent more than two decades teaching and coaching in area high schools before changing his focus in 2008. He founded Dust Bowl Brewing Company, joining up with brewmaster Don Oliver and eventually connecting with co-owner Brett Honoré in what has become one of Turlock’s fastest growing businesses. Tate recently answered a few questions for STAN Magazine, touching on his success as a local business owner, his experience at CSU Stanislaus and his ongoing connection with his alma mater.
STAN Magazine: Turlock might strike some as an unusual place for a brewery. How has Dust Bowl managed to carve its niche in this community and region? Brett Tate: When I was growing up in Turlock and attending Stan State, I never imagined a business like Dust Bowl Brewing Company would be successful in this area. But as I grew older and wanted to start a business of my own, a craft brewery seemed like a perfect fit. The region was devoid of the craft beer culture. The beer scene was happening all around us, but not in the Valley. Our brewery sparked local interest in craft beer, which just continues to grow. Our reputation is expanding throughout the state. We have visitors come from all over, which is great for our brand and great for Turlock. STAN: In what ways do you hope Dust Bowl stands out in the increasingly crowded craft beer industry? BT: Quality beer is a must for success, which is the case really in any industry. Our industry is full of quality breweries, but what really sets you apart is your story. We’re not just selling beer; we’re selling an experience. Our branding, our history, our relation to the Dust Bowl era — these are all critical elements to building our brand. You have to be memorable to distinguish yourself in such a competitive market.
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Alumni Focus
ABOUT BRETT TATE
STAN: How has being a business owner changed your relationship with the university and the community?
OCCUPATION:
BT: We certainly feel more connected. We enjoy working with Director of Athletics Mike Matoso and supporting Warrior Athletics. Our relationship with the university is a win-win for HOMETOWN: My time at CSU Stanislaus Turlock all of us. As people choose where they want to live or helped foster relationships that DEGREE: attend school, they look B.A., Physical Education, 1986 continue to shape my life today. to the local community. EXTRACURRICULAR: I feel good about our Played two seasons for the Cal State – Brett Tate positive role. We’re Stanislaus baseball team providing careers, growing CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the economy and providing a social scene at our tap room that you Nearly two decades as a teacher and more normally experience in more metropolitan cities. And we wouldn’t be than 22 years as a coach at local high schools; where we are today if it weren’t for such a positive reception from the founded Dust Bowl Brewing Company in community. We appreciate the business! 2009 and opened a tap room in Downtown Turlock in 2011. STAN: What did you take from your experience at CSU Stanislaus HENCE THE NAME: that has helped you through your life and career? Tate’s ancestors left Oklahoma in the 1930s, migrating to the Central Valley during the time BT: I think I learned early on that it’s important to do what you love of the Dust Bowl. Tate chose to honor the family’s history when naming his new brewing and to always do it with passion. I loved the game of baseball, and company. that’s what motivated me to do well in school. I certainly enjoyed my career as a teacher and coach. I came into contact with many students and would like to think I helped shape their lives and motivated them to set goals and work hard. Today, I use that passion to build a successful business. I’m using the same principles I learned as a player, student and coach, just in a new setting. My time at CSU Stanislaus helped foster relationships that continue to shape my life today. Founder, Dust Bowl Brewing Company (www.dustbowlbrewing.com)
STAN: You are a CSU Stanislaus alumnus who has hired fellow alumni. What are some of the characteristics you’ve found in CSU Stanislaus graduates? BT: I would say genuine and prepared. Brandon Ramirez is one student who came to us as an intern, and when we had enough work, we hired him back full time. He has applied his degree in biology and has made a huge impact on our business by running our Quality Assurance program — and pitching in when needed in other areas, which happens a lot in small breweries! STAN: What can fans of Dust Bowl expect to see in the coming years? BT: More great beer! Brett Honoré and I have always called the Valley home, and we are committed to growing our business here. We’re looking to expand the brewery in Turlock, which will bring growth to the economy and new jobs. With increased capacity, we’ll be able to offer several beers year-round — as opposed to seasonal releases — and expand our distribution. Dust Bowl fans will continue to enjoy a vast range of brews from Don Oliver, who is extremely good at his trade. As we like to say, “We haven’t brewed our best beer yet.” We certainly have lots in store for the future!
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Investing in
Student Success
New annual giving club aims to raise $1 million for student scholarships
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By Kristina Stamper
any of the future leaders of our region are finding their passion and inspiration in classrooms right here at CSU Stanislaus. They are poised to apply the knowledge and skills they gain here not only for their own success, but also for the success and enrichment of the region. More than two-thirds of CSU Stanislaus graduates find employment and make their homes in the region, contributing to a robust college-educated workforce. This fall, CSU Stanislaus is strengthening its commitment to student success with the launch of One Purpose, a new annual fundraising campaign that will provide scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence. “Our university is fully invested in student success, and with that investment comes dedication to the power of good writing, the power of mentorships and the power of critical thinking,” said Vice President for University Advancement Shirley Pok. “This dedication layers our excellent programs and infrastructure with recognizable value. Enhancing these foundational skills elevates the knowledge and ability of our graduates, who can then step into the workforce and make an immediate contribution.” Utilizing the team concept, the campaign will mobilize over 300 volunteers with a goal of raising $1 million in just six weeks. Campus and community leaders will lead 24 teams of volunteers to
“By unifying our efforts, we are able to make a difference that will resonate throughout our region.”
seek out individuals who are passionate about – Shirley Pok student success and the Vice President for University Advancement future of the region. Donors will have the opportunity to contribute to scholarships at one of eight pledge levels.
Attracting bright students and investing in their success by providing scholarships is an important goal of the campaign, Pok said. Fundraising volunteers are encouraged and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the success of those future leaders. “The team concept will truly demonstrate the power behind the partnership of our campus and the community. There is power in numbers — individually, we could not be as impactful,” Pok said. “By unifying our efforts, we are able to make a difference that will resonate throughout our region.” The campaign will also be fostered by the leadership of the university’s Director of Annual Giving, Jacqueline Holt. A Turlock native and Stanford University graduate, Holt is passionate about education and motivated by the opportunity to impact students. “As a result of the campaign, additional scholarships will be made available to students in all four colleges and student-athletes who have demonstrated academic excellence,” Holt said. “It is very exciting to be a part of this inaugural year for One Purpose — we are going to be affecting students’ lives.” Pok also testified to the excitement growing among volunteers as they prepare to rally support for student success. “While our annual campaign will be condensed into a short six weeks, it won’t end there,” Pok said. “The ripple effect is vast when you consider the rich return on investment in students who will achieve their education and step into our region’s workforce.”
Jacqueline Holt (left) and Shirley Pok lead One Purpose.
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For more information about One Purpose and to learn how you can become a member to support student success, visit www.csustan.edu/one-purpose or call (209) 667-3131.
Success Stories
What have scholarships meant to you?
Tiffany Isel B.A., Liberal Studies Aspiring to be a teacher, Tiffany Isel always knew that she had the drive to pursue a college education and felt that the opportunity to achieve her degree would be a privilege. “Having someone recognize the potential in you is incredibly motivating — it validates that what you are doing is worth it. Without my scholarship, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to attend college or achieve my dream of teaching.”
Isel was drawn to the Liberal Studies program at CSU Stanislaus for the personal attention she knew she would experience as a result of small class sizes. Taking a breadth of liberal arts classes has also allowed her to interact with students from a variety of disciplines. Her motivation to seek a career in education is rooted in her desire to improve kids’ lives. “As a teacher, I feel that I will be able to offer encouragement, especially if they are experiencing a negative home life,” she said. “I want to make their learning experience great.”
Michelle Akanji B.S., Pre-Nursing Michelle Akanji credits her parents, originally from Nigeria, as her role models to achieve her college education. They came to the United States in order to attend college and to seek a better life.
Opportunities for networking and internships at local hospitals have also contributed to her preparedness to enter the workforce.
“They inspired me to set my goals high, and to go to college so that I can look forward to a successful career,” she said.
“Knowing that someone was kind enough to make a sacrifice so that I could have the opportunity for an education is very impactful. I know that with my nursing degree, I will have the opportunity to help others and make the community a better place in return.”
At CSU Stanislaus, Akanji is on the path to her nursing degree and has also begun to build relationships that will stay with her beyond her college years. “The faculty are amazing mentors,” she said.
Sam Marcus B.S., Business Administration (Marketing) Sam Marcus is no stranger to hard work and applying himself to his academics. As a student-athlete, he has worked to qualify for opportunities both on and off the basketball court. “I knew that I would need a scholarship in order to go to college,” he said, “and that getting an education would improve my options for achieving success.” Marcus knows that having his degree will open doors and provide a solid foundation on which to build a career.
“As I step into the workforce, I really want to go out and grab an exciting opportunity,” he said. “My experience at CSU Stanislaus has really prepared me to go after my dreams.” “When you donate to scholarships, it’s not just going to a good cause — it’s going to a great cause. Being awarded a scholarship motivated me to keep my grades up and to focus on my academics so that I can enter the business force well prepared to succeed.”
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We are thrilled to introduce the dedicated individuals from the campus and the community who have stepped forward as One Purpose volunteers.
Left Brain George and Karna Petrulakis Division Leaders
As they embark upon the inaugural year of this effort, these 24 teams will enthusiastically share their passion for student success. The six-week annual giving campaign will raise funds for scholarships to be awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence.
CHAIRS
John and June Rogers TEAM EARHART Drew & Ashleigh Volk - Owner Matt & Meghan Anderson Kristen Bettencourt Matt & Jackie Bill Jennifer Cargill Joyce Ibanez Jesse Marchant Margaret Osmer Elise Pallios Jeffrey Santos Gary Soiseth
TEAM CHURCHILL Bowen & Michelle Cardoza - Owner
Danny & Heather Green Paul & Meika Harmon
TEAM ROOSEVELT Pete & Bev Finley - Owner
George & Anne Britton Ellen Dunbar Frederick Edmondson Nancy Fisher Birgit Fladager Dallas Kadry Marsh Patricia Logan Barbara Manrique Jane Moffett Cleopathia Moore-Bell Ralph Moriconi Greg Rhodes Joanne Smith Donald Strangio Thomas Watling TEAM EISENHOWER Dave & Cindy White - Owner
Philip Alfano Terry Barnhart Josh Bridegroom Bryan & Erin Nelson Allen & Pennie Rorex Roy Wasden Bryan Whitemyer TEAM KENNEDY Mani & Jaz Grewal - Owner
Martha Arestegui Nick Bali Ed Fitzpatrick Daniel Garcia Craig Lewis Garrad Marsh Leng Power Gurpreet Randhawa Cecil Russell Jason Winter
TEAM FORBES Brett & Diane Dickerson - Owner Rachel Dickerson Mike House Steven McAllister Kimberly Sullivan-Gray
TEAM FORD Tony Dossetti - Owner
Team building in progress
TEAM LINCOLN John & Edith Jacinto - Owner
Ben Balsbaugh Paul Campbell Paul Gregory Virginia Madueno Jamie Norwood Alex Ramirez John Surla Jose Zamora Carlos Zelaya
TEAM PARKS Adrian Harrell - Owner Jonathan Dravecky Sandy Edwards Betty Evazian Kadi Ingram Vickie Jackson Omer Syed Anokeen Varani Kirstin Wolfe TEAM THATCHER Curt & Sally Souza - Owner
Crystal Anderson Bob & Jeanne Endsley Effie Godbold Monique Godbold Sanchez Steve & Kelly Hollinger Trisa Parker David Pok Margo Souza
TEAM WASHINGTON Ed & Diane Persike - Owner
Team building in progress
TEAM REAGAN Vito Chiesa - Owner
Jami Aggers Keith Boggs Nancy Bronstein Angela Freitas Don Gaekle
Matthew Machado Milton O'Haire Jeffrey Rowe John Sims Dan & Christine Tallman
ADMINISTRATION REPORTERS
Debbie Martin - Owner
Volunteers committed as of July 15, 2014
Celeste Ameer Sandy Bettencourt Renette Bronken Charmaine Daniel Betty Gonzalez Paola Inman
Toni Jardine Beverly Merritt Kristen Pontes Gloria Ramos Kanto Sahota Mary Sherwood
Please join us! Becoming a member of One Purpose means more than giving a donation — it means that you want to invest in students to provide our region with a robust, college-educated workforce.
Right Brain Steve and Nancy Jaureguy Division Leaders
www.csustan.edu/one-purpose
TEAM ARISTOTLE Reza Kamali - Owner
Sylvester Aguilar Steven Filling Julie Fox Ed Hernandez Lynn Johnson Daniel Leonard Linda Nowak Michael Pimentel Michelle Pimentel-Montez Chuck & Jill Tiemann-Gonzalez
Roberta Anderson Axel & Linda Gomez Chris Gomez Glenn & Ursula Narvarro Felix & Janet Sanchez
Bill & Carolyn Ahlem Horacio Ferriz Yohannes Gebreegziabher Reza Nazari William Potter
TEAM HEMINGWAY Debi Agresti - Owner
TEAM KAHLO Jim Tuedio - Owner
Linda Bunney-Sarhad Mark & Linda Davenport Scott Davis Laura Dickinson-Turner Brett Forray Sandra Garcia-Sanborn Umar Ghuman Bill Hoobler Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl Deborah Kavasch
TEAM EINSTEIN David Lindsay - Owner
TEAM DA VINCI Nelson & Debbie Gomez - Owner
Tanya Abrams Alexandria Agresti-Assali Dominic Agresti-Assali Betty Julian Grant McMullen Greg & Jami McMullen Lucy Virgen
RayDelle Kistler Walter Lampa Therese Lunt Maryn Pitt Michael Ratto Dieter Renning Roxanne Robbin Stuart Sims Ann Strahm
TEAM NEWTON Mike Matoso - Owner Kenneth Leonesio Christina Lore Chelsea Overholt Larry Reynolds Juliana Santos Janet Schefkowitz Jessica Schob Wayman Strickland Gabe Bolton Dana Taylor John Cook Diljeet Taylor Kim Duyst Verek Visaraga Troy Johnson
TEAM MOZART Ashour Badal - Owner
Team building in progress
Donna Andrews Elmano Costa Kathryn McKenzie Katie Olivant Tara Ribeiro Anne Weisenberg Shawna Young
TEAM O'KEEFE Paul & Carrie Melgard - Owner
Mark & Lindsay Ahlem Tim Chipponeri Bob Diliberto Vincent Flanders Brian Genzoli Rosemary Moen Mike Seward Lynette Silva Mike Wickstrom
TEAM SHAKESPEARE Mike & Alison Allen - Owner
TEAM SINATRA Frank Borrelli - Owner
Robert & Lynnai Badal Jessica Bettencourt Wanda Jean Bonnell Darren Borrelli CJ Chaney Renee Giannini Tammy Giannini Tawn Gillihan Barney & Michele Gordon Trish Hendrix
TEAM GALILEO Oddmund Myhre - Owner
TEAM PICASSO Sharon Silva - Owner
Elizabeth Allen Tracey Clark Penny Forgnone Amanda Fortado Stan Gustafson Chuck & Elise Kleiber Lucy Louis Mitzi Lucas Holly Strickland-Barragan Stephanie Talkington
Michael Igoe Neil Jacklin Marian Jessee Louis Jordan Gary Lowe Chris & Clarissa Lonn-Nichols Duncan Reno Dana Salles Trevethan Jean Wolfgang
James Brenda Chris Courtney Steve Gemperle Eileen Hamilton Kyle Kirkes John & Nellie Lazar Harish Mehra Phaedra Norton Lazar Piro Tamra Spade
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Sowing Seeds of Matt and Maria Swanson have been supporters of CSU Stanislaus for years, so it was only natural that they would be involved with the launch of One Purpose. The nature of their involvement, however, turned out to be extraordinary. By James Leonard
A
fter several recent gifts to CSU Stanislaus, including donations to fund athletic facility renovations and sponsorships for events that improve the relationship between the campus and community, Matt and Maria Swanson have made a major investment in the inaugural year of One Purpose. In July, the university announced that the local entrepreneurs have made an “inspirational gift” of $250,000 to establish the One Purpose endowment. The endowment will be separate from the One Purpose annual fund, which will utilize hundreds of volunteers over a six-week period each year to raise $1 million for scholarships for high-achieving students. Future earnings from the endowment, however, will supplement the money raised by volunteers, and the motivation the gift will provide — especially during the critical first year of the campaign — is immeasurable. “We hope that our commitment will motivate others to give to One Purpose, which will provide scholarships to keep our most outstanding students here and
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to protect and grow our local intellectual resources,” Matt Swanson said. “CSU Stanislaus is truly a treasure in our community. The city of Turlock and the surrounding region are in the enviable position of being able to partake in some of the most amazing cultural and academic offerings available anywhere.” Shirley Pok, Vice President for University Advancement, spent much of her first year at CSU Stanislaus working to organize the One Purpose campaign. She said the Swanson gift is a key building block that will help ensure the success of One Purpose for years to come. “Matt and Maria Swanson have made a remarkable statement by choosing to invest in the future of One Purpose,” Pok said. “They share our passion for education and our pride in seeing CSU Stanislaus graduates making a positive impact on the region. Through this endowment, they have ensured that the future of this campaign will be built on a stable foundation.”
Swanson, who served as president of the CSU Stanislaus Foundation from 2008 to 2012, said he has hired many of the university’s graduates and employs several in senior leadership positions. He and Maria know firsthand the importance of CSU Stanislaus in educating the region’s workforce. The couple was also inspired by the university’s recent efforts to reach out to the community and work with local business and education leaders to find new ways of solving the region’s biggest problems and meeting its greatest needs. “There is a renewed sense of unity and teamwork at the university,” Maria Swanson said. “With One Purpose launching this year, there is really an opportunity for everyone in the community to pull together for the benefit of the university and ultimately the benefit of the students.”
Partnering for the Future Business and community leaders step forward to lend their voices in support of One Purpose By Kristina Stamper CSU Stanislaus takes a community-centered approach to education and is truly a university that belongs to everyone in the region. People are drawn to the beautiful campus to enjoy the walking and biking paths, take in an arts or athletic event, hear a guest speaker, or take classes toward their continuing education. More than 80 percent of students come from the local region, and those who find their way here from across the state, the nation or the globe find a place to call “home” in Turlock. In just the past two years, business and community leaders have cited strengthening partnerships with the university — and the resulting educational experience has strengthened the quality of CSU Stanislaus graduates.
Sonny H. Da Marto, Superintendent, Turlock Unified School District
The scholarships created by the One Purpose atmosphere of our K-12 education in a positive way,” said Sonny H. Da Marto, campaign will be awarded in recognition of Superintendent of Turlock Unified School the most outstanding students at District. “The university is a cornerstone in CSU Stanislaus. Those students are among the next generation that will lead our region. our region.” As college graduates, they will be the future innovators and problem solvers who will uplift the region in Having a local educational opportunity areas including education, health allows the brightest students to stay here, care and economic development. raise their families here and contribute to “The preparation, training and enthusiasm students receive from CSU Stanislaus produces teachers who change the momentum and
This year, One Purpose has garnered support from a broad community of volunteers who are excited to share their enthusiasm for student success. Business and community leaders have stepped forward to lend their voices in support of this inaugural campaign to generate $1 million for scholarships. “CSU Stanislaus and young students are a great investment. It’s a real win-win for the students and for the success of our region,” said John Jeter, CEO and President of Hilmar Cheese Company. “We are so fortunate to have CSU Stanislaus in our community.”
John Jeter, CEO/President, Hilmar Cheese Co.
their community. This is an undeniable benefit to our region.
- Warren J. Kirk, CEO, Doctors Medical Center
Warren J. Kirk, Chief Executive Officer of Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, said the center’s collaboration with the CSU Stanislaus nursing program has progressively impacted local healthcare. “The nursing program at CSU Stanislaus does a great job of building cultural competence into its graduates’ training and background,” Kirk said. “Having a local educational opportunity allows the brightest students to stay here, raise their families here and contribute to their community. This is an undeniable benefit to our region.” fall 2014 13
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ATHLETICS
Glory Days Warrior student-athletes ascend to new heights
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ourtney Anderson and Marina Vorderbruegge
had been running side-by-side for more than three years. On a warm and humid May afternoon in Allendale, Mich., the two best friends reached their ultimate goal. The Cal State Stanislaus duo finished No. 1 and 2 in the 1,500-meter run at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, with Anderson becoming the Warriors’ first national champion on the track in 20 years and in any sport since 2009.
They also claimed seven individual CCAA championships. Josh Uikilifi, the conference’s co-Field Athlete of the Year, won the hammer throw and shot put. Anderson and Wilson won CCAA titles in their respective events, as did Abraham Alvarado in the 800, Deon Pinder in the triple jump and Rachel Naranjo in the steeplechase.
Anderson’s win capped off a historic 2013-14 season for Stanislaus athletics. In all, the Warriors claimed three California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships en route to a programbest fourth place in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, which rank CCAA schools based on team finishes throughout the year. “The culture within our department is changing, and you can sense the excitement in the local community,” said Michael Matoso, who recently completed his second full year as Director of Athletics. “We are looking forward to taking this to another level next season, as our teams continue to make an impact in the CCAA and on the national scene.” The women’s track and field team — thanks in large part to Anderson, who also picked up an All-American finish in the 5,000 meters — had its best showing in school history, finishing eighth overall at the NCAA championships. The Warriors received AllAmerican performances by Sian Morgan in the pole vault and Channing Wilson in the javelin.
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By Hung Tsai
Karenee Demery celebrates a goal.
Athletics
Women’s Soccer The Stanislaus women’s soccer team, led by National Player of the Year Karenee Demery, won its second CCAA championship in three years. The Warriors finished the regular season undefeated and hosted the first two matches of the NCAA tournament for the first time. A four-time All-American, Demery continued her personal success story by amassing nearly every award the sport has to offer. She was named the CCAA’s Female Athlete of the Year for all sports and was a finalist for both the NCAA Woman of the Year and Honda Athlete of the Year awards. Demery was equally successful in the classroom, being named Scholar All-America Player of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She later received the NCAA’s prestigious Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship, a $24,000 award given to only one male and one female student-athlete each year. “I am really honored to receive this scholarship,” Demery said. “It will be a tremendous help in achieving my goals of attending medical school and becoming a doctor.”
Men’s Golf
The community was buzzing with excitement as the Warriors advanced to the West Region championship game. Despite a narrow defeat to rival Chico State that prevented Cal State Stanislaus from moving on to the Elite Eight, the Warriors enjoyed a school-record 23-win season. “Everyone got a taste of what it’s like to get this far,” Matoso said. “And now we have to build around that — not just in basketball, but in the entire athletics program.”
Trophy Case
Out on the links, Cal State Stanislaus continued its strong tradition by winning another conference championship. Led by individual champion and medalist Trevor Clayton, the Warriors captured their third title during the CCAA era.
The Cal State Stanislaus athletics program had perhaps its most successful year in 2013-14. Below is a rundown of the Warriors’ collection of titles, awards and accolades.
The Warriors dominated the conference tournament, placing four golfers in the top six and pulling away for a 17-stroke margin of victory in the team competition. The Warriors collectively shot 13-under on the back nine in round one, which included a hole-inone by freshman Connor Day.
Individual Championship Player of the Year All-American
Coach John Cook’s squad advanced to the NCAA Regional Championship tournament for the 15th consecutive season and fell just shy of a 21st national tournament appearance in 25 years.
Men’s Basketball Perhaps no one captured the imagination of Warrior Nation and the surrounding community in 2013-14 more than the Cal State Stanislaus men’s basketball team. The Warriors created their own bit of March Madness with a memorable streak, winning nine consecutive games and claiming the school’s first CCAA Tournament championship in the process. Tournament MVP Sam Marcus and All-Region stars Marcus Bell and Chris Read led the team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division II program.
NATIONAL 1 1 16
REGIONAL Player/Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year All-Region
2 2 37
CCAA Team Championship Individual Championship Most Valuable Player/Athlete Freshman of the Year Newcomer of the Year All-Conference
3 8 2 2 2 42
ACADEMIC Academic/Scholar All-American All-America Player of the Year All-District
2 1 6
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STOCKTON
Center of Attention
The university renews its commitment to the Stockton Center, focusing on urgent needs By James Leonard
T
he CSU Stanislaus Stockton Center is undergoing a facelift. Fresh paint, new landscaping, upgraded technology and diligent maintenance have the 40-year-old facility looking and operating better than it has in years — but that’s not the part that brings Ashour Badal the most pride. As interim dean of the Stockton Center, Badal has overseen curricular expansion and community-building efforts to go along with the much-needed cosmetic and technological improvements. The changes have been made with one goal in mind: Provide an opportunity for qualified Stockton-area students to seek and obtain an affordable, high-quality, four-year college degree. After years of budget cuts, the Stockton Center has begun the process of rebuilding its academic offerings. The center, located in the Magnolia Historic Preservation District, now offers a number of degree programs in partnership with San Joaquin Delta College. The connection ensures students a smooth transition, face-to-face teaching and support, and in some cases the opportunity to earn their degree without needing to take a single course at the Turlock campus. That can be a critical factor for the many Stockton-area students who need to work multiple jobs to pay their way through school or who have already begun their careers but are looking to advance. “Many of them are returning students with jobs and families,” Badal said. “Those are the students we need to engage to ensure they stay motivated and finish their degrees. They need support from the institution.”
The Stockton Center already has traditional degree programs in areas like liberal studies, psychology and business. It is also home to a number of programs offered through University Extended Education, many of which are accelerated degree completion programs designed CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White learned about the Stockton to fit around the Center’s offerings and the area’s needs during his visit. schedules of working professionals. These White and Sheley agreed that CSU include degrees in nursing, health sciences, Stanislaus and the community should criminal justice and social sciences. identify two or three “growth sectors” in CSU Stanislaus President Joseph F. Sheley has renewed the university’s commitment to the Stockton Center, allocating funds for capital improvements and new faculty hires. But he also knows success will depend on more than money — it requires strategic investment that takes into account the region’s unique needs. To that end, Sheley and Badal have been working to build relationships with Stockton-area leaders in education, business and the community. Several of those leaders met with CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White during his visit to the Stockton Center in June. “Higher education is the antidote for many of the ills that face society,” White said during the visit. “I see a lot of possibilities here.”
Stockton — fields in which the university could make the greatest impact on the region by helping to provide an educated workforce. Beyond that, Sheley said, CSU Stanislaus will continue to focus on both working with K-12 schools to ensure students are ready for college and emphasizing the fundamental skills college graduates need in order to succeed in their careers and lives. “We need to deliver the basics, so that our graduates can adapt to any challenge they might face,” Sheley said. “Nearly one in five of our graduates in May hailed from San Joaquin County. This is a very important part of our region and state, and we will continue working with the community to ensure we’re doing everything we can to meet the needs of these students.”
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NEWS
For the latest from CSU Stanislaus, visit csustan.edu/news
CLASS OF 2014 HONORED CSU Stanislaus welcomed more than 2,500 graduating students to an alumni base that now numbers more than 54,000 during three commencement ceremonies over a two-day span in May. President Joseph F. Sheley began his remarks by highlighting the many Central Valley communities represented in the Class of 2014 at CSU Stanislaus — from Turlock and Modesto to Crows Landing and Jamestown. “This is a campus Linda Nowak retired in June as dean of the CSU Stanislaus that holds a whole region’s dreams,” he said. College of Business Administration, concluding four years “The region comes together right here and of academic success and community enrichment. Under speaks with a single voice about our Nowak’s leadership, the college in 2013 earned renewal of its shared interests and about the pride prestigious accreditation through AACSB (the Association to we have and the hope we place Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International. Nowak in our graduates.” For more on led the development of the university’s Online MBA program commencement, visit and made significant inroads in the community. David Lindsay, csustan.edu/commencement/ chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance, is serving as stangrad-2014. interim dean until a permanent replacement is hired.
BUSINESS DEAN RETIRES
A panel of experts from the university, city, county and state gathered at CSU Stanislaus in April to discuss growing concerns over the region’s groundwater supply. The university and the Turlock Chamber of Commerce
GROUNDWATER DIALOGUE co-sponsored the public forum, entitled “Our Groundwater Challenges: What Do They Mean for the Turlock Area?” The event, moderated by CSU Stanislaus President Joseph F. Sheley, featured presentations by each panelist and questions from a crowd of more than 200 community members, public officials, and university faculty, staff and students. Video of the forum is available at http://bit.ly/1hJ9fQf.
TIME MAGAZINE RANKINGS Time Magazine recently ranked 2,500 colleges and universities throughout the United States based on six-year graduation rate, average tuition and the percentage of students receiving federal Pell Grants. With each area equally weighted, CSU Stanislaus placed No. 28 in the nation and fourth among CSU campuses, behind only Long Beach, Los Angeles and Fresno. The rankings were the magazine’s attempt to predict the Obama administration’s upcoming college rating system, which will focus on access, affordability and educational outcomes.
THE TEACHING OF WRITING ENDANGERED SPECIES
The Great Valley Writing Project (GVWP) at CSU Stanislaus received a $20,000 grant to help improve the teaching of writing in local schools. The funding, Thanks to its ongoing relationship which will be spread over with the Sacramento Zoo, the two years, comes by way Endangered Species Recovery of the National Writing Program (ESRP) at CSU Stanislaus Project’s SEED Teacher has received $16,000 in funding Leadership Development for its research on riparian brush Grant program. The GVWP rabbits and riparian woodrats is a network of experienced at Caswell Memorial State Park classroom teachers — known near Ripon. The money came from as teacher consultants — who provide the zoo’s Quarters for Conservation professional learning opportunities to local K-12 teachers. program, in which each zoo visitor is The grant will fund two programs at the Stockton Center: a given a token that they use to vote for one four-week intensive study of writing, reading, research and of three projects. Patrick Kelly, CSU Stanislaus zoology professor and leadership for local teachers and the Professional Learning coordinator of ESRP, said the program will use the funding to help pay for and Leadership Academy for GVWP teacher consultants. student researchers, providing them with valuable hands-on experience.
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Mr. Floyd K. Hopper
Mrs. Durena M. Long
Mrs. Kimberly J. Duyst
Mr. Brian L. Indelicato
Mrs. Amparo L. Lopez
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Indian Sweets Food and Spices
Mr. Elvis Lopez
Mr. Jason L. Ingraham
Mrs. Christina G. Lore
Dr. Edward C. Erickson
Inn of the Turquoise Bear
Mr. Jason L. Lore
Event Pros Productions
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Mrs. Margaret L. Lucas
Mrs. Lynn E. Fagan
Mrs. Deborah E. Ireland
Luxury Limousine Services
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Ms. Lori A. Irinaga
Ms. Philippine Macabio
Mr. John V. Cook
Ms. Karen L. Ferreira
Dr. Trevor Irish
Mrs. Teresa P. Machado
Bizzini Properties
Cornaggia Farms
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Corona Liquors
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Mr. Doug Jaeger
Ms. Alana J. Forrest
Mr. Michael Marcroft
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JKB Development, Inc.
Foster Farms, Inc.
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JKB Homes Corp.
Foster Poultry Farms
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Joe L. Coelho, Inc.
Mr. Taylor E. Massengale
Ms. Tonya Fowler
Mr. Michael J. Matoso
Ms. Lori M. Frederick
The John & Jeani Ferrari Family Foundation
Freebirds
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Ms. Rachel M. Johnson
G-3 Enterprises
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Ms. Kristi A. Gemperle
JS West Milling Co.
The names listed here represent the individuals and organizations that donated to the CSU Stanislaus Foundation between December 1, 2013, and May 31, 2014. We are deeply grateful for this generous community of donors and their dedication to supporting excellence in higher education. 2007 Vieira Revocable Trust 38th District Agricultural Association 4 Ever Trucking, Inc. A&A Dasso Farms/Beecher Lane Walnuts
Mrs. Dorothy L. Bizzini
Blue Magic
Mrs. Victoria Costa Mr. Chris M. Courtney
Enterprise Consulting Operation Global, Inc.
Abbott Laboratories Fund
Bob’s Auto Center
Mrs. Vicki Abney
Mr. Gabriel Bolton
Aborn Liquor
Boomers
Ms. Angel Alanis
Dr. Dennis R. Brewer
Mr. Jeffrey W. Alexander
Brite Smiles Dentistry
Alfred A. Patino, DPM
Bronco Wine Company
All Star Automotive
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Mr. Aaron R. Allaire
Bulldog Freightway, Inc.
Mr. Robert H. Allaire
Mrs. Julie A. Burke
Mr. Bruce M. Amador
Burns Truck Wash
CSU Stanislaus Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association
American Chevrolet
Mr. Toby Bushee
Ms. Pamela D. Curtin
Gemperle Enterprises
K.W. Solutions, Inc.
American Family Dentistry
The Cutting Room Hair Designs
Genske, Mulder & Co., LLP
Ms. Constance C. Anderson
Byington Vineyard and Winery
Kaiser Permanente Central Valley Area
APG Group, Inc.
Ms. Doris A. Caldwell
D&T Recycling, LLC
Mr. Esmeraldo Arada
California Faculty Assoc. Stanislaus
Mrs. Tamara L. Dahlgren
Mr. Michael Calou
Mr. Eric J. Dau
Caloy Company, LP
Mrs. Cheryl A. Davis
Mr. Daniel E. Campos
Mr. Glenn V. Davis
Mr. Kenneth E. Campoy
Mr. Grant Davis
Ms. Virginia L. Carder
Dr. Scott C. Davis
The Cardoza Foundation
Mr. Danny Day
Ms. Sheila M. Carroll
Mr. Mark G. de la Motte
Ms. Kristi Carson
Mrs. Alissa J. Aragon Mr. David Archer Dr. Rita A. Asher Mr. Mike Assali
Ms. Betty J. Cowdery Ms. Alicia M. Cox Mr. Kevin J. Crivelli Mrs. Lori A. Crivelli Crivelli Insurance Services Crivelli’s Shirts & More Dr. Roxana L. Cruz
Damanjit S. Gill DDS, Inc.
Mr. Jose George Mr. Russell R. Giambelluca Ms. Renee L. Giannini Ms. Tammy J. Giannini Mr. Chuck Gonzalez Mr. Felipe Granados Grass Valley Dentistry
Ms. Christina M. Kelley Mr. Richard Kelm Kemper CPA Group, LLP Ms. Stephanie Kendle Kenneth D. Thompson DDS, Inc.
Great Clips for Hair
Kiwanis Club of Greater Turlock
Mrs. Patricia B. Griffin
Mr. Kavitha C. Kumar Ms. Michele L. Lahti
Ms. Melissa De Leon
Grimbleby Coleman Certified Public Accountants, Inc.
Ms. Lana Casey
Mr. Robert Dean
Grower Direct Nut Co., Inc.
Center Street Grill
Dean’s Pizza, Inc.
Mr. J. Stanley Gustafson
Central State Credit Union
Ms. Margaret Deanda
Ms. Eileen Hamilton
Mrs. Yueh Jaw Chang
Mr. Philip G. Delaporte
Mr. Robert N. Hammond
Ms. Sandeep Chatha Mr. Randof Chavira
Delta Kappa GammaEpsilon Nu Chapter
Mr. Steven Hand
Chevron Whitmore Station
Mrs. Bonnie Demergasso
Children’s Museum of Stockton
DFV Wines
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Diamond Foods, Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Sandy Dibbell-Hope, Ph.D.
Circle J. Food & Gas Circle R Minimart
Dittos and Acme Printing Company
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Club Mercedes
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Atherton & Associates, LLP Mr. Shariel C. Badal Mr. Yonan Badawi Bajwa Tax Services Dr. Charles K. Balisha Balswick Quick Smog Balswick’s Tire Shop, Inc. Mr. Ernest J. Balucas Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Mrs. Carol S. Banks Mr. Joe Barbosa Mrs. Charlene F. Bargas Bayonet Black Horse Mr. Robert E. Beck
Diamond Bar Arena
Mr. Craig J. Handy Mrs. Doris E. Hanny Mr. Larry G. Harig Ms. Jenny Harris Hatch Food and Gas
LaMo Cafe Mr. Michael Lane Mrs. Karen Larson Lata Karir DDS PC dba California Dental Care Law Office of Frank M. Lima
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Mrs. Janet L. Higdon
Ms. Amye E. Leon
Mr. Rob Hileman
Les Schwab Tire Center
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Mr. Thomas A. Lightfoot
Mr. Kent C. Hoddle
Mr. Frank Lima
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
Mrs. Kristi A. Hoelzel
Mr. Leo Lin
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Mr. Joseph T. Donahue
Mr. Gary E. Hogan
Liquidations Outlet
Biba Insurance Services
Cold Stone Creamery
Mr. Jack P. Doo, Jr.
Mr. Jeffrey L. Holt
Mrs. Mary S. Little
Bigvision Films
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Mr. John M. Locke
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Rabbit Barn
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Rainforest Cafe
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Parreira Almond Processing Co.
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Mr. Shane Parson Ms. Jane A. Peffly Mrs. Veronica C. Pehl Performance Food Group, Inc. Dr. Elaine J. Peterson Mrs. Donna M. Pierce
Rinaldi’s Market Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum Ripon Manufacturing Company, Inc. Rolling Hills Nut Co., Inc. Romeo Medical Corp.
ST Event Production Services, Inc.
The Sacramento Zoological Society
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Mrs. Chris M. Staack
Ms. Krista Thomas
Mr. James Stamper
Mrs. Myrna A. Vizcaino
Mr. Michael E. Thomas
Stanislaus Farm Supply Co., Inc.
Voumard Ranch Properties
Ms. Barbara A. Thompson
Ms. Kimberley J. Wach
Mr. Bruce Thompson
Mr. Ray G. Walbert
Thompson Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc.
Ms. Phyllis J. Walker
Stanislaus Food Products Company
Save Mart
Stanislaus Retired Teachers Foundation
Mr. Paul Savueun
Starbucks
Ms. Kimberly Sayad
Stephens & Borrelli
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Stockton Ports Baseball Club
Mr. Lyndon Schutzler
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
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Storer Coachways
Turlock Poker Room
Winchester Mystery House
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The Wine Group Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency
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Pinnacle Health Center
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Premier Pest Management, Inc.
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Prospector, LLC
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Sun Valley Nut, LLC
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Woods Furniture Galleries
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Superior Truck Lines, Inc.
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EVENTS University
Alumni
Carolfest
President Sheley’s Annual Address
Vines 2015
A CSU Stanislaus Holiday Tradition
Bernell & Flora Snider Music Recital Hall 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27
Wine, Brew & Bites Thursday, March 19
Bernell & Flora Snider Music Recital Hall 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
For information about Vines and other alumni events, visit www.csustan.edu/alumni
For information about these and other arts events, visit www.csustan.edu/soa
CSU Stanislaus Night at the Turlock Farmers’ Market Main Street and Broadway Avenue, Turlock 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 For information about these and other special events, visit www.csustan.edu/events
Athletics
Arts Department of Art Alumni Exhibition University Art Gallery Monday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Jan. 16 Reception and Artist Talk: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
Warrior Baseball 7th Annual Fan Fest Annual barbeque and car show with games, music and entertainment Saturday, Oct. 11 For information about these and other athletics events, visit www.warriorathletics.com
‘A Flea in Her Ear,’ By Georges Feydeau Directed by John Mayer Mainstage Theatre 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15, 20-22 2 p.m. Nov 16, 23
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BFA/BA Graduating Seniors Exhibition Spring 2014 Max Presneill Aug. 21 - Oct. 10 Reception Thu., Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Artist Talk at 6 p.m. Danielle Peters Oct. 20 - Dec. 22 Reception Thu., Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Artist Talk at 6 p.m. ART SPACE ON MAIN Art Faculty on Main Aug. 21 - Oct. 24 Artist Talk at 6 p.m. Department of Art Alumni Exhibition Nov. 3 - Jan. 16. Reception Thu., Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Artist Talk at 6 p.m. GALLERY 909: Modesto Art Walk Reception and artist talks every third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. 909 10th St, Modesto Aug. 21, Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15.
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John Sampen, saxophone Guest Artist Recital Tue., Sep. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Combos Concert Tue., Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Divesh Karamchandani, percussion Alumni Recital Fri., Sep. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
New Music Ensemble Concert Tue., Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Choral Concert Tue., Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert Thu., Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Concert Thu., Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert Fri., Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Jazz Combos Concert Tue., Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Studio Composition and
Wind Ensemble Concert Thu., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Concert Fri., Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Carolfest Sun., Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert Mon., Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Concert Tue., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Gidion's Knot Oct. 2-4, 9-10 at 8 p.m. Oct. 5, 11 at 2 p.m. Studio Theatre Directed by Jere O’Donnell
A Flea in Her Ear Nov. 13-15, 20-22 at 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 23 at 2 p.m. Mainstage Theatre Directed by John Mayer Beanie and the Bamboozling Horror Machine: A Children’s Show Fri., Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 24 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mainstage Theatre Directed by Kitsy Olson
Sarah Chan, piano Faculty Recital Thu., Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Opera Scenes Concert Fri., Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Joe Mazzaferro, jazz Faculty Recital Fri., Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Student Chamber Music Concert Mon., Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Department of Theatre production Shakespeare Under the Stars: Twelfth Night, or What You Will, Spring 2014
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