Stanislaus State Daybook, May 16, 2022
Turlock, CA (05/16/2022) — 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:
Commencement Ceremonies for Class of 2022
On Thursday, May 26 and Friday, May 27, Stanislaus State will host on-campus Commencement ceremonies in the University Amphitheater for the Class of 2022.
Media interested in covering Commencement must register to gain entrance to the ceremonies. Please email Donna Birch Trahan in Communications and Public Relations to register. The deadline for media registration is noon Wednesday, May 25.
This year's ceremonies will allow graduates to walk across the stage and invite up to five guests.
All Commencement attendees must:
- Register to attend.
- Complete a daily self-screening form before arriving to campus. Screening forms are available for graduates and guests.
- Maintain a physical distance from surrounding groups.
- Remain seated with their graduate for the ceremony.
Please note: proof of COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19 testing are no longer required for this event. Children under age 2 are no longer required to be registered as a guest. However, children under 2 must be able to sit on your lap. Additional seats will not be granted.
Class of 2022 Ceremonies
Thursday, May 26
- 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - College of Business Administration
Friday, May 27
- 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - College of Science
- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - College of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work
Please visit Stanislaus State's Commencement website for additional information.
University News
Stan State Ranked as a "Best Value" University
Stanislaus State has been ranked No. 57 in the nation on the College Consensus "Best Value Colleges & Universities for 2022" top 100 list. Stan State is joined by 19 other California State University campuses on this year's list.
RSCA Grant Study Shows Alarming Effects of Commuting
Professor Julia Sankey and student Vivian Aguilar spent this spring estimating the number of miles Stanislaus State students drive to and from campus, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. They are searching for policies to address pollution-related commuting challenges at Stan State, in the California State University system and at local and state air quality resource management agencies.
Warrior Fab Lab Taking Shape
If the term "fab lab" sounds like a fabulous space where Warriors can innovate, problem-solve and freely use digital resources to turn ideas into something tangible, all while getting a better grasp on the concepts they are learning in classrooms, your thinking is on the right track. Designed as Stanislaus State's central hub for innovation and cross-disciplinary experiential learning, the fab lab will be a small-scale workshop equipped with 3D printers and scanners, laser cutters, a vinyl cutter and other resources.
In Case You Missed It
Stan State EduCast: Economics of High Gas Prices with Gokce Soydemir
This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Gokce Soydemir, the inaugural Foster Farms Endowed Professor of Business Economics at Stanislaus State and author of the San Joaquin Valley Business Forecast.
Coming Up at Stan State
A schedule of Stan State events can be found on the University Events website.