Dr. Jennifer Helzer, an Associate Professor of Geography in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Stanislaus and students in her urban geography course have been conducting an innovative and groundbreaking project with the Modesto Airport Community in an effort to help residents improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. The students will present their findings during a community meeting at the Airport Neighbors United, Inc. facility, 205 S. Santa Cruz Ave., in Modesto on Monday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
California State University, Stanislaus will present bachelor's and master's degrees to more than 2,100 students at its 48th Annual Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31. Both programs start at 8 a.m. in the University Amphitheater where audience seats for more than 7,000 people will be set up for graduates' families and friends.
California State University, Stanislaus is issuing a last call for graduating high school seniors and transferring community college students to apply for participation in the Summer Mathematics and Science Academy scheduled for June 15 through July 3, 2008. This program explores mathematics and its application to other sciences such as biology, chemistry and physics. The Academy provides an excellent introduction to coursework at the University and to the use of the information learned in the working world.
California State University Stanislaus starts its summer hours schedule on Monday, June 2.
Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The University will resume its regular 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule on Monday, August 25. Summer session classes are scheduled for June 9 to July 18 and July 21 to August 15, and fall semester classes start on Thursday, September 4.