News Digest

Event examines border issues
Sacramento-based photographer and art educator Francisco Dominguez will present a slide presentation entitled, "The U.S./Mexico Border—An Inside Look from Both Sides" from noon-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 in the University Union Hinde Auditorium.

Dominguez has made numerous trips to both sides of the border recording the experiences undocumented immigrants. He has participated in many exhibitions in California, including in "Photographic Memory and Other Shots in the Dark" at Galería de la Raza. His work has been supported by the California Arts Council.

The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Mexican American Educators/Latino Educators Association, the Serna Center and the Cross Cultural Resource Center.

Details: Rhonda Rios Kravitz at 278-5477

Valentine’s is popping
During the month of February, a Valentine's Day exhibit of pop-up books, pop-up cards, and vintage valentines is on display in Special Collections and University Archives in the University Library. The items are from the private collections of Maria Winkler, Art, and Laura Archbold, Library. The exhibit is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Details: 278-6144

Book-signing and talk
The Serna Center will present a reception, lecture and book-signing in honor of Social Work professors Krishna Guadalupe and Doman Lum and their book Diversity and Transcendence on Wednesday, Feb. 15. A reception will be held from 1-1:30 p.m. in the University Union Lobby Suite followed by the lecture and book-signing from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Hinde Auditorium.

Details: 278-4512

New car rental rules
The State of California recently made major changes to its Master Car Rental Contract program. If you travel on Sacramento State business, visit the Accounts Payable and Travel website http://www.csus.edu/travel/ for complete details.

Time management training
Academic Advising is offering a series of study skills/time management workshops. Topics to be covered include student learning styles, tips on reading a textbook, note-taking techniques, and basic time management tips.

Workshops are open to all students and registration is not necessary. Each workshop covers the same material. A full schedule is available at http://www.csus.edu/acad/usa/workshops.htm.

Details: Beth Merritt Miller at 278-7840

Scholarships for student journalists
The Asian American Journalists Association is offering scholarships to outstanding college students or incoming college students who are interested in journalism. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. In addition, the Sacramento chapter provides scholarships of up to $1,000 to students originally from the Sacramento region or who are attending school in the area.

Students are selected based on: commitment to the field of journalism; sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues; journalistic ability; scholastic ability; and financial need.

To apply, visit the AAJA Sacramento website's student section or download the form at http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/. The deadline for applications is March 10.

Details: Brandon Sugiyama at (415) 346-2051 extension 102 or brandons@aaja.org.