Stanislaus State Daybook, June 6, 2022

Turlock, CA (06/06/2022) — 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

Soydemir: Inflation, Rate Hikes and the Surging Price of Oil Put a Drag on the San Joaquin Valley's Economic Recovery

As the Valley economy continues to reel from the pandemic, the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate hikes in 2022, inflation and record-breaking oil prices cast a pall of uncertainty over the outlook. The Federal Reserve's primary focus to lower inflation by increasing interest rates could steer the regional economy toward a hard landing. That is the economic outlook for the coming year according to the biannual San Joaquin Valley Business Forecast produced by Gokce Soydemir, the Foster Farms endowed professor of business economics at Stanislaus State.

• Stan State EduCast: Economics of High Gas Prices with Dr. Gokce Soydemir
  From April 2022: Dr. Soydemir talks about the cause of California's record-high gas prices, their economic implications and what we can expect moving forward. The Stan State EduCast shines a spotlight on various members of the Warrior community as they share their experience and expertise in relation to important issues and topics that affect us all.

Stanislaus State, CSU to Host Inaugural Events in Honor of Juneteenth

One year after Congress passed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, the California State University (CSU) and Stanislaus State are commemorating the occasion with local and systemwide events including a virtual symposium, a watch party in the University Library, a historical figures poster gallery exhibit and more.

Alumni Profile: Brett Tate

Turlock native and Stanislaus State alumnus Brett Tate has made an impact on the community as both a coach and businessman. Learn about Tate's roots as a Warrior, how he founded Dust Bowl Brewing Co. and why he believes a CareerReadyU partnership is an important resource for students. Watch the video.

Coming Up at Stan State

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