Celebrate Britt Rios-Ellis's investiture as the 13th President of California State University, Stanislaus, with a week of meaningful events that uplift academic excellence, student success and community leadership.
A Million Miles Away Film Screening
Wednesday, October 1
Bernell and Flora Snider Music Recital Hall
Join us for a Presidential Celebration Series event featuring a special screening of A Million Miles Away, followed by a Q&A with Astronaut José Hernández, the film's real-life inspiration.
7 p.m. | Doors Open
7:30 p.m. | Movie Starts
Benefit Dinner
Thursday, October 2
University Event Center
5:30 p.m. | Doors Open
6 p.m. | Program Begins
Business formal attire
Sponsorships and limited individual tickets are available. Proceeds benefit presidential initiatives.
Dinner is a paid event
Investiture Ceremony & Reception
Friday, October 3
Ed and Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena
The Investiture of Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D. Thirteenth President of California State University, Stanislaus
12 noon | Doors Open
1 p.m. | Presidential Investiture Ceremony
3 – 4 p.m. | Campus Reception, University Student Center
Noche de Banda
Friday, October 3
Main Dining
8-11 p.m.
Hosted by Associated Students, Inc.
Updated: September 08, 2025