Introducing students to agriculture beyond the strenuous work in the fields was the impetus for the $274,128 United States Department of Agriculture grant awarded earlier this month to the Stan State Agriculture Program.
The grant for “Recruiting and Preparing Underrepresented Hispanic Students for Careers in Agriculture through Experiential Learning Programs,” is the fourth USDA grant the agriculture department has received for this and similar purposes since 2015 and the second largest during that time.
Stanislaus State has entered into an agreement through the Maddy Institute to join with Fresno State, Cal State Bakersfield and the University of California, Merced in developing a greater understanding of public policy and to support the development of student skills in the area of public service.
The announcement came during a press conference held on Friday, Aug. 16 on the Fresno State campus.
In order to secure your spot in the incoming class, you will need to meet the requirements listed in your myStanState student center "To Do" list. Follow these steps to complete your Becoming a Warrior item.
1. The Becoming a Warrior link in your "To Do" list becomes available mid-February for fall admitted students and mid-September for spring admitted students. It will guide you through several admission requirements that can be completed at one time.
A group of 25 Stan State first-generation students gathered in the Diversity Center on Sept. 6 to begin a series of seminars designed to foster the development of student identity and a sense of belonging.
The program, called First-Gen Fridays, will meet on the first Friday of every month classes are in session during the academic year, with the first gathering dedicated to introducing the students to the program, as well as time for the cohort to get acquainted with each other.
