California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani today announced Mr. Jose Bernardo will receive an honorary degree at this year’s commencement.

“Jose Bernardo has distinguished himself throughout his life as a highly respected community leader in Stockton and California's Central Valley,” President Shirvani said.
Three California State University, Stanislaus students won top honors at the 24th annual California State University Statewide Student Research Competition at San Jose State University last weekend.
 
Psychology graduate student Heather M. Adams won first place in the psychology section and $500 for her presentation about casual sex and long-term relationships entitled “What’s so casual about it?”
 
Dr. James Strong
California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani announced the appointment of Dr.
The Office of Service Learning at California State University, Stanislaus is partnering with Head Basketball Coach Larry Reynolds and his men’s basketball student/athletes to co-sponsor a sports fitness clinic for 3 to 5 year old students and their parents enrolled in the Turlock Head Start program.
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani today announced Dr.
Mystery, money and dubious dealings: The story of the Vinland map has it all. Author Kirsten Seaver will share the tale next week at California State University, Stanislaus.

What: Discovered in 1957, the Vinland map was originally thought to be a medieval chart of Norse explorations of the world. The excitement surrounding its discovery proved lucrative for some. Within a few years, however, skepticism mounted as to the map’s authenticity.
In response to this morning’s press conference hosted by Senator Leland Yee, Russ Giambelluca, California State University, Stanislaus Vice President of Business and Finance had the following to say:

“There is generally some staff working on campus on furlough Fridays.  That said, we should be clear that no one has been instructed to destroy vital documents on anyone’s behalf.”
California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani released the following statement today regarding intolerant messages received by Sen. Leeland Yee:

“Hate and intolerance have no place in our society or at our university. I condemn the use of hate, racial and intimidating communications as a means of protest. These types of inappropriate messages only incite intolerance and I strongly disapprove of these attacks.
California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani released the following statement today regarding the lawsuit filed by Californians Aware:
 
Starting in August, people in the law enforcement and criminal justice fields can earn a bachelor’s degree in just 16 months at California State University, Stanislaus.

Those interested are invited to attend an information session at the CSU Stanislaus Stockton Center at 6 p.m. April 22 or May 5.