California State University, Stanislaus, hired 20 new full-time, tenure-track faculty for the 2008-09 academic year.

“California State University, Stanislaus is fortunate to welcome an outstanding group of new faculty from all over the country who are among the best in their academic fields and noted for their expertise and experience," President Hamid Shirvani said.

The new full-time, tenure-track faculty by college and department include:

College of the Arts

Youngsters who visit the 15th Annual Housing and Residential Life Halloween Gala at California State University, Stanislaus on Friday, October 31 will receive a free book along with their tricks and treats.
Bioneers
Topics that address environmental, social, human rights, and other related issues involving people who are making a difference will take c
The state’s budget difficulties resulted in the first decrease in fall enrollment at California State University, Stanislaus since 2004, prompting a call for students who plan to enroll in 2009 to get their applications in soon. 
 
After four years of steadily increasing enrollment, CSU Stanislaus had to roll back its enrollment due to state budget cuts. Student numbers are down by 2.7 percent at 8,600 for fall 2009, 236 fewer than the fall 2007 all-time high of 8,836. Full-time student numbers are only down one percent to 6,620.
Jeremy Renner
Film star Jeremy Renner will team on stage with University Theatre Chair and Professor John Mayer in a reading from the Californi