George Floyd’s murder sent millions to the streets.

It sent Stanislaus State Art Professor Daniel Edwards to his computer.

There, he and his 21-year-old son, Rodman, sculpted a 3-dimensional bust of the man murdered in Minneapolis when a police officer knelt on his neck for a horrifying 8 minutes and 46 seconds, extinguishing his life and igniting a national movement.

When online teaching modalities became a necessity due to the pandemic, Stanislaus State faculty not only maneuvered that quick pivot, but 52 — across colleges and disciplines, including tenured, tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time lecturers — earned certificates from the Association for College and University Educators (ACUE) for Effective Online Teaching Practices. 

“Securing this investment in our community is something I’ve made a priority for years and it could not have happened without the steadfast support of the people of the City of Stockton. This is more than a building; it is a catalyst for dreams and an economic boost for the city. This investment will create real educational and economic opportunities in the very near future, while building further momentum for a full CSU Stockton!”

Senator Susan Eggman
Senate District 05