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Associated Students Inc. President Christina Romero began the spring semester with five less board members, four of whom were found ineligible, while one resigned. (8) comments
After previously referring to 2008 as his "year of education," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended to cut $312.9 million from the California State University system in his 2008-09 budget proposal. (3) comments
University Transportation & Parking Services spent thousands of dollars on changes to the OneCard commuter pass that may inconvenience students, faculty and staff this semester who use the Regional Transit buses and light rail to commute to campus. (1) comment
For more than a decade, administrators at Sacramento State have known that the campus will need updated classrooms, lab space and research facilities to replace the aging science department. As a result of funding allocated by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger from the 2008-09 California State budget, this need is now being addressed. (0) comments
During his annual Spring Address, Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez said the campus community must work together to overcome Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts and implement the university's Strategic Plan. Gonzalez said he wanted to share the stage with Provost Joseph Sheley, Faculty Senate President Bruce Bikle, Associated Students Inc. (0) comments
Sacramento State officials reported a 6.7 percent overall increase in applications received for the fall 2008 semester on Friday. (1) comment
To some, hauling recycled windows in a drafty warehouse might not sound like a good time. The 15 student volunteers tasked with the job, however, seemed to relish their assigned duties at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore facility. And some of those volunteers are already gearing up for more. (0) comments
Enterprises closes deal for $6.25 million University Enterprises, Inc. sold the Adams office building at 7750 College Town Dr. in the Campus Commons area to the Tcherkoyan Family Trust for $6.25 million. Executive Director of UEI Matt Altier said the revenue from selling the building will possibly go toward future projects. (0) comments
When you hear the word "pig" you probably think of that favorite barnyard animal rolling about in the mud. But the Sacramento law enforcement has a different interpretation of the word: Football. "Pig," a derogatory name for law enforcement during the '70s, is now an acronym for pride, integrity, and guts. (0) comments
If your jaw has ever dropped while handing over the credit card at the bookstore counter, perhaps that won't happen again. Well, maybe if you are still studying in 2010. That's when a new textbook law rolls into effect. (0) comments
More than 400 people waited in the rain and cold outside the Sacramento State Alumni Center today to take part in a town hall meeting with Sen. John Kerry. (4) comments
The Sacramento State office of Environmental Health and Safety released its annual survey of asbestos-containing building materials in campus buildings on Jan. 9. Under California law building owners are required to conduct an annual survey of asbestos-containing building materials in any building constructed prior to 1979. (2) comments
Members of the Sacramento State Pre-Dental Association provided backpacks filled with school and dental supplies to about 300 underprivileged children today for the annual Smiles for Kids event. (2) comments
Lillian Taiz, president of the California Faculty Association, called 2008 the "year to gut education" today in a telephone conference addressing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed $312.9 million budget cut to the CSU systems. (0) comments
The Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow leadership conference was held today at Sacramento State in the University Union. Presenters led workshops for students focusing on building and perfecting helpful skills. Topics included time management, teamwork and interview techniques. (0) comments
In an effort to bolster student awareness, Associated Students Inc. has formed a marketing department and has created a new resource - a newsletter dubbed Associated Students Today - to help spread the word. The newsletter debuted in January with the first edition covering many of the important programs and activities of ASI programs. (6) comments
Associated Students Inc. will provide an opportunity for students to get those old literature class books off the shelves and into the hands of young readers.
In recognition of Black History Month, ASI will be taking donations of new and lightly used books written by African-American authors to donate to local Sacramento schools.
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Sacramento State students and faculty were hard at work to get the campus community involved in Tuesday's presidential primary election. (1) comment
Adela Moreno said she is blessed that her son Nicolas, 13, and daughter Tina, 11, were accepted into the Smiles for Kids program coordinated by the Sacramento District Dental Society. The Smiles for Kids event took place Saturday at 27 private dentist offices throughout the Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. (1) comment
If you are tired of waiting in long lines at the beginning of the semester to purchase a parking permit, University Transportation & Parking Services has come up with a solution. UTAPS now offers services that allow students, faculty and staff the ability to purchase parking permits, pay parking citations and appeal parking citations online. (1) comment
Despite early enrollment deadlines designated by Gov. Schwarzenegger as part of his proposed 2008-09 budget cuts to the California State University system, Sacramento State received a 6.7 percent increase of applications than last year at this time. (0) comments
A leadership conference was held at Sacramento State on Saturday in the University Union. The conference provided workshops for students interested in gaining and perfecting leadership skills. (0) comments
Associated Students Inc. has stepped up its marketing efforts with the launching of an official newsletter in an attempt to make itself more visible to the student population.
The newsletter, called "Associated Students Today," debuted in January with coverage of ASI's programs, such as the Aquatic Center, Peak Outdoor Adventures and the Children's Center.
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A look at Associated Students Inc.'s weekly activities. (3) comments
Sacramento State welcomed the new Multi-Cultural Center Director Charlene Martinez this afternoon at a reception in the Multi-Cultural Center.
Martinez comes to Sac State from Mills College where she served as assistant director in the Office of Student Activities.
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In a reformatting of the traditional spring address, Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez said the entire campus community needs to work together to overcome Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts and implement the university's strategic plan. (2) comments
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget proposal for fiscal year 2008-09 includes funds to be used for a new Space and Science Center and Science II classroom projects. The proposed Space and Science Center will include a planetarium, an interactive science center, as well as a Foucault's pendulum. (0) comments
