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.

What: Informational meetings for the CSU Stanislaus Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and Jan. 8.

Where: Dec. 3, CSU Stanislaus Stockton Center, Room 1013; Jan. 8, Merced County Office of Education, The Clark Conference Room.

WHAT: “Scapin” production, performed by CSU Stanislaus theatre students

WHEN: 8 p.m. Oct. 3 to 5 and Oct. 10 to 12
           2 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13

WHERE: CSU Stanislaus Studio Theatre

DETAILS: The Department of Theatre in the CSU Stanislaus School of the Arts is pleased to present Molière’s delightfully nutty reversal-of-fortune farce “Scapin.” The production features an all-student cast with direction and costumes by Professor Caroline Mercier.

What: Open Forum with CSU Chancellor Timothy White

When: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14

Where: CSU Stanislaus, MSR 130

Details: The campus community is invited to attend an Open Forum with CSU Chancellor Timothy White on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. in MSR 130. The chancellor is visiting CSU Stanislaus as part of his tour of all 23 CSU campuses.

What: CSU Stanislaus Fall 2013 Grant Conference

When: Pre-award workshop from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 1; Post-award workshop from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. or 1:15 to 4:45 p.m. Oct. 2. (Morning sessions are repeated in the afternoon.)

Where: Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Building, Room 130

Details: In partnership with Hanover Research and San Francisco State University, the CSU Stanislaus Fall 2013 Grant Conference will provide the resources, strategies and tools necessary for grant success, both before and after receiving the award.

What: Presentation and reception with Chef Manuel Azevedo

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28

Where: East Lake Ranch, 14011 East Ave., Turlock

Details: The CSU Stanislaus Center for Portuguese Studies is pleased to announce a special presentation and reception with Chef Manuel Azevedo, owner and chef of Sonoma’s top-rated LaSalette Restaurant (2013 Bib Gourmand recipient) and the newly opened Café Lucia in Healdsburg, and author of the LaSalette Cookbook.

TURLOCK, Calif.

What: CSU Stanislaus Night at the Turlock Farmers Market

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

Where: Main Street and Broadway Avenue, Turlock

Details: The campus community and public are invited to attend CSU Stanislaus Night at the Turlock Farmers Market. In the spirit of President Joseph F. Sheley’s call to develop regional partnerships, CSU Stanislaus is showing its commitment to the agricultural community and to downtown Turlock businesses.