Stanislaus State Daybook, April 24, 2023

Turlock, CA (04/24/2023) — Here is what's going on at Stan State that might be of interest to your readers or viewers. Stan State has experts available to discuss all topics mentioned in the Daybook.

University News

Ukraine Mayors Delegation to Visit Stan State This Week

A delegation of mayors from Ukraine will visit Stanislaus State from 2-4 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023. The event, to be held in Room 102 in Bizzini Hall, is open to campus community members and the public.

Every year, Modesto Sister Cities International hosts a civic delegation from Ukraine as part of the Open World program managed by the Congressional Office of International Leadership (COIL).

This year, Ukraine mayors will speak to the strategic challenges of building out sustainable energy sources and critical infrastructure while fighting off Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The mayors will talk about the current circumstances in their country with a special focus on the war's impact on civilian populations and the public institutions that sustain them. After the mayors' presentations, there will be time for questions from the audience.

Please join us for this informative discussion.

California Poet Laureate Comes to Stan State

Stanislaus State alumnus Lee Herrick is on a mission to spread the art of poetry across California, inspire an emerging generation of literary artists and educate all Californians about the many poets and authors who have influenced creative literary expression in the state. Herrick will speak on campus from 2-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 24.

Two New Series of Talks Share Faculty Research, Creativity and Scholarly Achievements

Two new series of talks are being offered on the Stanislaus State campuses: "Conversations with Authors and Artists," an interview series spotlighting scholarly and creative achievements by faculty in the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), and "Stockton Talks," a Stockton Campus speaker series featuring faculty and graduate students sharing research, publications and other creative work. The second installment in the "Conversations with Authors and Artists" series is at noon on Tuesday, April 25, in Room 102 of the J. Burton Vasche Library and will be broadcast on YouTube.

Program Celebrates Stan State's Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities

The amazing work of students, faculty and staff was highlighted during the Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Celebration at Stan State. More than 100 people gathered to learn about faculty projects and see 14 posters of student research.

Coming Up at Stanislaus State

A schedule of Stan State events can be found on the University Events calendar.