The spring semester is ending on a high note for Stanislaus State tenor Luca Mitchell. The sophomore and music major studying vocal performance won first place in his cate

Mary Roaf and Sarah Bissonnette come from opposite ends of the world, have unique life experiences and teach in different disciplines, but they share a passion for Stanislaus State students and teaching. Both were honored with the 2021 Elizabeth Anne B. Papageorge Faculty Development Award, which is named for the Emeritus Professor of Education, recognizes and encourages outstanding achievement, primarily, but not limited to, teaching, by a probationary faculty member at Stan State. 

She’s been nominated for other faculty awards in the past, but for Stanislaus State Sociology Professor Ann Strahm to be honored for Outstanding Service in Faculty Governance seems most appropriate.

Isolation created by the pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, but it cuts to the very being of Michael “Big Mike” Rodriguez. 

A Stanislaus State alumnus (history, ’19) who is completing his second year of the Master of Public Administration program, Rodriguez is gregarious and engaging. His ability to walk up to a stranger on campus, introduce himself with a handshake and a “how are you doing?” make him an ideal recruiter for the Asian Connection Club, of which he is president. 

Unbridled love of botany and teaching defined Stanislaus State Professor Emeritus Steve Grillos, who passed away Feb. 9. He was 93.

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The Geology Department lost a beloved member of its faculty with the passing of long-standing part-time faculty member, Michael Whittier, who passed away Sunday, A

A summer of increased drought and wildfires is looming, reminding everyone of the damaging effects of climate change and the need for all of us to take some form of action.  

Campus gardens are one hands-on option that not only address food insecurity by providing produce for students and community members in need but can help to instill students with the sense of place necessary for them to live sustainable lives and advocate for sustainable policies.

Pictured counterclockwise: Odalis Garcia, Breanna Anderson, Shrinidhi Subraman