The California State University (CSU), Stanislaus School of the Arts Department of Theatre is pleased to present special guest artist Richard Henzel in a performance of “Mark Twain in Person.”

Henzel will take the audience on an extraordinary voyage into the world of Mark Twain—the man, the author, the literary icon—by combining material from Twain’s novels, short stories, speeches, and essays, a well as improvisation, to recreate an authentic Mark Twain lecture, circa 1906.

WHAT: CSU Stanislaus Third Annual National Salute to Veteran Patients

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20

WHERE: CSU Stanislaus Quad, at the flagpole; One University Circle, Turlock

DETAILS: The CSU Stanislaus Troops to College Committee, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host its third annual National Salute to Veteran Patients event at the flagpole in the quad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20.

What: Nikki Giovanni keynote address and informal conversation with the academic community

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24 (keynote address); 10 a.m. Monday, March 25 (conversation)

Where: CSU Stanislaus Snider Recital Hall (address); South Dining Hall (conversation)

Details: World-renowned poet, author and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni will visit CSU Stanislaus in an event presented by the university and the Atwater-Merced Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

TURLOCK, Calif. — March 11, 2013 — California State University (CSU), Stanislaus, has been named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement.

It's the seventh consecutive year CSU Stanislaus has received the designation. The university's Office of Service Learning works with faculty members and more than 2,400 students every year on community service projects and community-based research initiatives

What: 18th Annual César E. Chávez Celebration

When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Quad activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event Center program will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: CSU Stanislaus Quad and Event Center, Turlock

Details: The community is invited to participate in César Chavez Day commemorative activities celebrating the civil rights leader and his legacy. Daytime activities in the Quad include information booths, a César E. Chávez display and karaoke.

TURLOCK, Calif. — March 1, 2013 — The California State University (CSU), Stanislaus, Department of Music will recognize Central Valley arts legend and award-winning singer and actress Grace Lieberman for her Lifetime Achievement in the Arts during its 10th annual Donor Recognition concert on campus March 8.

CSU Stanislaus alumna and track and field standout Alycia Wagner has received the prestigious NCAA Minority Enhancement Program Postgraduat

What:     Genealogy Workshop with João Ventura

When:    Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where:   Demergasso-Bava Hall, Room 167, CSU Stanislaus, Turlock