Stanislaus State Daybook, Oct. 30, 2023

Turlock, CA (10/30/2023) — 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

Stanislaus State Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees is kicking off the search for Stanislaus State's new president. The first key event in the selection process-a hybrid in-person/virtual open forum-takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the University Event Center.

This forum offers a unique opportunity for campus and community members to share their insights on the qualities they wish to see in the University's next leader. Registration for virtual participation is required by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31. The virtual open forum will be streamed live and archived on the President Search website. Individuals can also register to speak on that site and provide their input via written submission. Don't miss this chance to contribute to shaping the future leadership of Stanislaus State.

Stan State's Vasche Library Clinches National Award for Best Government Resources Website

Stanislaus State's J. Burton Vasche Library has been honored with the inaugural excellence award from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) for its Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) website. The GPO created the award to recognize libraries that creatively present government information on their websites, making it easily accessible to users. In a release announcing the news, the FDLP lauded the Library's Federal Government Resources Guide.

Explore the Fascinating World of Geography During Stan State's GIS Day and Geography Awareness Week Events, Nov. 7-9

Stanislaus State's Center for Applied Spatial Analysis (CASA) and the Geography and Natural Resources Program will bring a series of speakers to its Turlock and Stockton campuses for the University's 2023 GeoWeek and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day. The three-day program, which is free and open to the public, features speakers who will share their work and discuss how geography relates to a wide range of topics including health, social justice, linguistics, air quality and more. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the importance of geography. Visit the event website for the conference schedule and list of featured speakers.

Coming Up at Stanislaus State

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