California State University, Stanislaus

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.

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.

Six Stan State students travelled to Chicago in early October for a three-day career development and networking symposium that was part of the 33rd annual Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities Conference.

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.

Stanislaus State's Selia Torres scored two goals, including an eventual game-winner, and was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Player of the Week.

Stan State senior Angel Avalos, a biological studies major, is one of 23 students, one from each of the 23 California State University campuses, honored with a 2019 Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Sokcon Swing, 33, finished her degree at the Stanislaus State Stockton Campus in May. Her academic success and perseverance have been noted by the California State University Chancellor's Office, honoring her Oct. 15 at a reception in Sacramento as part of its Celebrating the Adult Learner campaign.

Six California State University, Stanislaus students were named 2019-20 McNair Scholars. Students will be paired with faculty mentors and design, complete, publish and present research projects. They will also attend conferences and visit campuses to meet with faculty at prospective graduate schools. Named for Ronald McNair, the physicist/astronaut killed in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the program's primary objective is to place more first-generation/low-income and historically undergraduate students in master's and Ph.D. programs.

California State University, Stanislaus student Danah Gissler from Sonora studied this summer on a 10-day journey aboard the STEMSEAS Research Vessel (RV) Neil Armstrong. Gissler, who is a Geology major, traveled from Woods Hole, Massachusetts to Iceland to study oceanographic research. The STEMSEAS program introduces undergraduate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students, as well as other interested students, to oceanography and geoscience on the open seas before they settle on their career goals. To read more about Gissler's research experience https://www.csustan.edu/article/stan-states-danah-gissler-studies-science-high-seas

California State University, Stanislaus International Business Major Juliana Aguiar traveled from California to Boston this summer for an internship with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). During her 10-week internship Aguiar will learn about Large Bank Supervision (LBS). Follow her as she blogs from Boston about her experience.

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.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the Session B recipients of a 2018 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members.

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.

Phi Kappa Phi student vice presidents from across the nation recently attended the Society's 2017 Student Vice President Leadership Summit held July 14-15 in Denver, Colorado.

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.

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.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2015 Love of Learning Award from Session A of the program. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active Phi Kappa Phi members.

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.

The 2014 Phi Kappa Phi Biennial Convention, held August 7-9 in St. Louis, Mo., brought together more than 300 attendees including 175 chapter delegates.

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.

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.

The following local students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.