Stanislaus State Daybook, June 6, 2023

Turlock, CA (06/06/2023) — 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

Stan State EduCast: Water in California

A recent episode of the Stan State EduCast podcast series features Professor of Hydrology Horacio Ferriz, who shares his expertise on topics including California's water sources and allocation, its jagged history of drought and precipitation and how Californians can better conserve and recycle their most precious resource.

Stan State Students Explore Life in Death Valley

Stanislaus State geography and environmental resources students took a seven-day class trip to Death Valley National Park and were impressed by the bounty of life they found in a place with a lifeless name. "This is one of our hallmark courses," said Associate Professor of Geography Alison McNally. "Students can learn about desert processes, biodiversity and physical landscapes in the classroom, but to go out and be right in the middle of it - they're living it. They're feeling it, touching it. It just makes the connection so much deeper when they get out into the field."

Alumnus Scott Kuykendall Takes Stan State Experiences to Highest Level as Superintendent of Schools

Serving students and families, especially those with the greatest needs, gives Stanislaus State alumnus Scott Kuykendall purpose. "I enjoy helping people," said Kuykendall, the Stanislaus County superintendent of schools. "With education comes the opportunity to serve, and I think that's where I'm most comfortable."

Coming Up at Stanislaus State

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