California State University, Stanislaus

11 Stanislaus State computer science students participated in the Online Project-Based Software Coding Camp, joining 11 students from Tongmyong University in South Korea. Originally planned for last summer on the Stan State campus, the intensive four-week camp went virtual in the wake of COVID-19 and took place last month.

Stanislaus State student-athletes achieved high academic excellence during the Fall 2020 semester. Despite the pandemic, the student-athletes were able to juggle academics and athletics finishing with an overall department grade point average of 3.275.

Eighty-six students and four faculty members from California State University, Stanislaus, have joined the esteemed ranks of the University's Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi chapter. The cohort was initiated during a virtual ceremony in December.

Three Stanislaus State students who each were awarded a $10,000 Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students.

Six Stanislaus State credential candidates with student teaching assignments in San Joaquin County are the first to receive scholarships from the University's recently established Ocella Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Over 200 Stan State students are members to the national honor society, Tri-Alpha. The purpose of this organization is to recognize academic excellence and provide opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and campus and community service for first-generation college students.

Stanislaus State's Jasmin Cornejo, Stephanie Gamboa and Vanessa Hernandez earned national recognition as Student Scholars of the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI).

Robin Fredeking, who dreams of one day working as a family nurse practitioner in the Turlock region, is Stanislaus State's recipient of California State University's 2020 Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement. The Trustees' Award is the CSU's highest recognition of student achievement and provides donor-funded scholarships to students who demonstrate superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service and financial need.

Students of the Warriors Chemistry Club has been awarded by the American Chemical Society with an "Outstanding Chapter Award" for their hard work during the 2019-2020 academic year. They will be recognized in the November/December issue of inChemistry magazine.

Stanislaus State congratulates more than 3,000 students who were named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List.

JC Aguirre is one of six students to receive the first President's Central Valley First-Generation Scholarships from the University. At $12,500 each year for four years, Aguirre's scholarship will cover tuition, fees and other expenses at Stan State. In addition, he will receive a new laptop computer and ongoing support from dedicated professional and career mentors.

President's Central Valley First-Generation Scholarship recipient Guadalupe Marquez pursues her education to provide a better future for herself and other first-generation college students.

The Warrior Athletics Awards Ceremony is an annual celebration of achievements of our student-athletes! Warrior Athletics virtually highlighted the accolades of the 2019-2020 season as well as presented their annual awards.

After 20 years, first-gen scholar Melana Cook renews quest for college degree. She is one of six students to receive the first President's Central Valley First-Generation Scholarships.

Demonstrating pride in serving first-generation students from the region, Stanislaus State announced the inaugural cohort of Stanislaus State President's Central Valley First-Generation Scholars. The first recipients are: Jose Aguirre III (Atwater), Melana Cook (Modesto), Harman Kooner (Turlock), Guadalupe Marquez (Atwater), Alexis Martinez (Los Banos) and Nathan Rohani (Turlock). The six recipients represent two counties - Stanislaus and Merced - within the six-county region served by Stan State.

Only one student per academic program receives this honor each year, and those students are awarded the Dean's Award of Excellence. Each program selected only its most exceptional student for this award. Each year, we look forward to the Outstanding Student Awards ceremony where we join together with students, their loved ones and our faculty, to celebrate your achievements. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to gather physically, but we did want to ensure that you received your award as well as our sincere congratulations. The university remains committed to hosting commencement ceremonies at a time when it is safe to congregate once again and we look forward to celebrating with you at that time.

By late February, Stanislaus State's Kinesiology Department had 28 health promotion students placed in internships in Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties. All seniors ready to graduate in May, the interns were gaining valuable experience in government offices, schools and nonprofit organizations while they worked on projects addressing childhood obesity, homelessness and other health issues.

A year's worth of work and dedication paid off for Stan State senior math majors Andy Ponce, Kohl James and Victoria Morado, who took first place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate category of the CSU Student Research Competition. The trio won the Stan State research competition held Feb. 28, which involved submitting a research paper, preparing a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation and participating in a five-minute question-and-answer session. They replicated the requirements for the state competition, but all of it was done online.

Stanislaus State will recognize more than 300 credential candidates for graduation as a part of the Class of 2020. A variety of virtual celebrations are planned throughout May and June to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of our graduates and how our Warrior community has been inspired by their resilience and determination. The campus remains fully committed to hosting all commencement ceremonies at a later time that is deemed safe for our graduates and their families to be on campus for a large gathering. The University will announce ceremony dates once new guidance about large group gatherings is issued. Today, the Class of 2020 has withstood a global pandemic, that has brought the world to a grinding halt/shutdown. And yet they persevered through a rapid transition to remote learning and self-isolation to complete their studies. Bravo!

The 2019-20 CCAA Men's Golf award winners have been selected. The All-CCAA Team and all award recipients were voted on by the league's nine head coaches, despite the shortened season. From Stanislaus State, senior Kobie Lockwood and junior Brad Sparrer both made the first team while Michael Jura III was an honorable mention.

Stanislaus State will recognize more than 3,000 candidates for graduation as a part of the Class of 2020. Graduates will be awarded bachelor's, master's, credentials and doctorate degrees. A variety of virtual celebrations are planned throughout May and June to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of our graduates and how our Warrior community has been inspired by their resilience and determination. The campus remains fully committed to hosting all commencement ceremonies at a later time that is deemed safe for our graduates and their families to be on campus for a large gathering. The University will announce ceremony dates once new guidance about large group gatherings is issued. Today, the Class of 2020 has withstood a global pandemic, that has brought the world to a grinding halt/shutdown. And yet they persevered through a rapid transition to remote learning and self-isolation to complete their studies. Bravo!

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Two Stan State students were selected to attended the USDA's 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum as participants of the USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture Program. These students participated in a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., capped off by their attendance at the Forum, USDA's largest annual meeting, held February 20-21, 2020 in Arlington, Va.

Stanislaus State congratulates more than 3,000 students who were named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

Twenty-eight Stanislaus State students have been awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 each from the Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (SERSCA) Program. The grants will fund 12 students as graduate assistants and 16 students as undergraduate assistants for the 2019-2020 academic year. The grants allow the students to work alongside faculty and engage in meaningful activities, such as research, creative projects and professional development.

Three Stan State students conducted their dissertation research related to community equity audits focused on "place, health, and education" under the advisement of Dr. Kathryn McKenzie. After defending their dissertation, they went on to translate their research into book form which is now promising to be a valuable resource for educational and community leaders.

Prior to first serve of Thursday's CCAA Tournament quarterfinal match, Stanislaus State sophomore Macky Morris was brought out to mid-court to receive one of the highest honors as a student-athlete. Morris was presented the CCAA Volleyball Championship Scholar award by CCAA Commissioner Mitch Cox in a pre-match presentation. The CCAA Championship Scholar Award recognizes the academic and athletic achievement of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached competition at the Conference championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Championship Scholar Award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating in each CCAA-Sponsored Championship.

During a pre-game ceremony on Friday at Triton Soccer Stadium, CCAA Commissioner Mitch Cox presented Autumn Halvorsen the CCAA Women's Soccer Championship Scholar Award. The CCAA Championship Scholar Award recognizes the academic and athletic achievement of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached competition at the Conference championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Championship Scholar Award is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating in each CCAA-Sponsored Championship.

Stanislaus State hosted a luncheon on campus on Friday, Nov. 1 to honor the recipients of this year's Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship, including 19 undergraduate students and one teaching credential student. The students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance, dedication to personal growth and desire to serve others.

Students of the Warriors Chemistry Club has been awarded by the American Chemical Society with an "Outstanding Chapter Award" for their hard work during the 2018-2019 academic year. They will be recognized in the November/December issue of in Chemistry magazine and the ACS Student Chapter Award Ceremony at the 259th ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.