California State University, Stanislaus remains a safe campus by most any measure, as evidenced by statistics released today by the University Police Department.
First, because it’s the right thing to do. The campus community and its neighbors should know whether CSU Stanislaus is a safe place — and the data show that it is. Second, and very important, the longstanding Clery Act requires colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information.
California State University, Stanislaus alumni from across a span of decades stood out this week through their participation as One Purpose fundraising volunteers and donors. More than 100 alumni have stepped forward to raise funds for student scholarships, from recent graduates to those with longstanding affinity for their alma mater.
Volunteers gathered to turn in pledges of support on Thursday, as the One Purpose campaign approached its halfway point. With three weeks of fundraising to go, One Purpose volunteers have raised $172,305 for scholarships for outstanding students.
Significant regional giving was evident in the third week of the campaign, with contributions from individuals and businesses in Turlock, Modesto and Hilmar.
Tim Lynch has been appointed associate vice president for communications and public affairs, effective Aug. 25. He comes to California State University, Stanislaus from Cal Poly Pomona, where he worked for five years as a senior communications coordinator in the public affairs office. His most recent assignments there included editing the university’s magazines and coordinating advancement communications.
Roger Pugh believes strongly in the value of the campus tour when deciding where to go to college, especially when the tours are guided by enthusiastic, engaged students. He gained a particular affinity for the student tour guides at CSU Stanislaus during his eight years with the University, where he served as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management until his retirement in 2009.
Divesh Karamchandani studied music at CSU Stanislaus and graduated with honors. Now an accomplished teacher and performer, Karamchandani will return Sept. 19 for a landmark performance at Snider Recital Hall.
“I would have to say, this recital is both the highlight and the start of my solo performance career,” he said. “It is an honor to be able to perform my first professional solo recital at my alma mater.”
Two weeks into the One Purpose fundraising campaign at California State University, Stanislaus, volunteers from the campus and the community have collected pledges totaling $116,148 for scholarships that will be awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence.
California State University, Stanislaus has been ranked among the best “regional” colleges in the west for the 19th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. The University placed No. 55 overall and No. 15 among public universities in the publication’s Regional University West Rankings.
