WHAT: A significant formal ceremony to invest Joseph F. Sheley as the 10th president of California State University (CSU), Stanislaus. The event is expected to draw close to 1,000 people and will feature a speech outlining the president’s long-term vision for the university.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 — Academic Processional: 10:30 a.m. Ceremony: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Fitzpatrick Arena on the CSU Stanislaus main campus

A high school dropout with a series of arrests and expulsions — and few options — Colin Kalahar followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Army at 19

What: Financial Literacy and Awareness Means Equity Dollars (FLAME$)

Dates: Nov. 14 and 21, Dec. 5 and 12, Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: CSU Stanislaus, Demergasso Bava Hall, Room 288

What: Certified public accountant information session 

When: 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 14

Where: CSU Stanislaus, Bizzini Hall, Room 102

The following statement, which clarifies CSU Stanislaus' position regarding its Ethnic Studies program, was issued today on behalf of Provost and Vice President James T. Strong and Dean James A. Tuedio of the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences:

CSU Stanislaus students may soon notice more diversity in their classes and hear more foreign languages around campus.

What: Fifth Annual Thank a Veteran event

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.), Nov. 6

Where: CSU Stanislaus, at the flagpole in the quad

TURLOCK, Calif.

TURLOCK, Calif. — October 4, 2013 — California State University, Stanislaus has garnered more national recognition, with rankings and designations that speak to the university’s overall quality, affordability and value, and friendliness to the military and veterans.