The California State University Board of Trustees today approved a two-step tuition increase needed to sustain enrollment, classes and services for current students.  The Trustees approved a mid-year increase of five percent – or $105 - for 2010-11 that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2011 for the winter/spring terms.  In addition, the Trustees adopted a 10 percent - or $444 - annual increase for the 2011-12 academic year that would become effective for fall 2011. 
The California State University Board of Trustees today adopted a budget for 2011-12 calling for an increase of approximately $379 million in state general fund support from the governor and the Legislature.  Included in the budget proposal is a request for the state to provide $121.5 million to "buy out" a planned 2011-12 tuition increase.  These "buy-out" funds would make it possible for the CSU to rescind the tuition increase.
California State University, Stanislaus invites veterans and their families to honor the dedication and loyalty of American service men and women at Thank a Veteran Day on Wednesday.

What: Thank a Veteran Day features a posting of colors ceremony followed by a small reception and information fair for veterans of various ages and backgrounds. There will be a banner and cards for guests to sign that will be sent to those currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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California State University, Stanislaus presented an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree to Spanish tenor and conductor Plácido D
STOCKTON – California State University, Stanislaus invites firms interested in participating in the College of Business Administration’s first job fair at the Stockton Center.

Meet the Firms Night is an opportunity for businesses to mingle with fresh talent in the fields of finance, marketing, human resources, computer information systems and more while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Companies such as Foster Farms, Frito Lay and The Wine Group have already signed up. More are welcome to join this group of leading businesses as they find impressive talent locally.
California State University, Stanislaus History Professor Samuel Regalado will appear in a special up-coming documentary on ESPN about Los Angeles Dodgers' Mexican pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela.

Dr. Regalado is recognized for his expertise on the impact of Latin baseball players in American professional baseball. Valenzuela was prominently featured in Dr. Regalado’s book "Viva Baseball: Latin Major Leaguers and their Special Hunger."

California State University, Stanislaus will present an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree to Spanish tenor and conductor Plácido Domingo.
 
CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani will present Domingo with the degree on Monday, Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Snider Music Recital Hall on campus. The ceremony will not include a performance.
 

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California State University, Stanislaus will host a panel discussion of six 5th District Court of Appeals justices on Thursday.

The forum is open to the public, and will be driven by University students’ and faculty’s questions. Dr. Phyllis Gerstenfeld, the chair of the Criminal Justice Department, will moderate.
The Center for Portuguese Studies at California State University, Stanislaus invites the community to attend a reception and talk celebrating the spirit and history of the Azores, homeland of many San Joaquin Valley families.

WHAT: The event is geared toward second and third generation Portuguese-Americans who want to learn more about their heritage through a talk entitled “Azores: Spirit and History of a Portuguese Culture.”