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.”

Russell Giambelluca, Vice President for Business and Finance at CSU Stanislaus, has announced he will retire at the end of 2014. A search for a new vice president will begin soon, President Joseph F. Sheley wrote in an email to the campus.

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.

New Gallery and Student Workspace Opens in Downtown Turlock
With Ribbon Cutting and Faculty Exhibition
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​California State University, Stanislaus has a new cultural presence in Downtown Turlock, as Art Space on Main has opened with an exhibition of faculty artwork.

The new gallery, which also features workspace for students in the University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, opened with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 5 — coinciding with CSU Stanislaus Night at the Turlock Farmers’ Market.

President Joseph F. Sheley gave his annual address to the campus community at California State University, Stanislaus today, identifying the steps being taken to improve student success and outlining plans for the new year, from developing the University’s signature and identity to enhancing health and safety efforts on campus.

CSU Stanislaus has announced the appointment of Ron Rodriguez as Dean of Library Services, effective Aug. 1. Rodriguez replaces Annie Hor, who will return to the library faculty after serving for nearly five years as interim dean.

Rodriguez comes to CSU Stanislaus from Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library, where he worked for eight years as Access Services Unit Head and Coordinator of Library Development. He also has seven years of experience as Associate Dean of the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

Volunteer Teams Express Excitement Leading Up to the Official Kickoff 
of the New Fundraising Initiative On Aug. 28

More than 300 volunteers, representing both campus and community leaders, will come together this month to officially launch One Purpose, the new fundraising initiative for CSU Stanislaus. The kickoff event for the campaign will take place on Aug. 28, which will provide orientation for volunteers and generate excitement for this important first year.