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March 16, 2009
vol. 15, no. 25

Photo: The new preview room in the University Union allows the campus community to try equipment that may be in used the new Recreation and Wellness Center.Preview Room gives Recreation and Wellness Center a running start
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ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT——The new Preview Room in the University Union allows the campus community to try equipment that may be in used the new Recreation and Wellness Center.

Campus observes Cesar Chavez’s legacy
Sacramento State students, staff and faculty will observe the legacy of one of this nation’s most well-known community organizers on Cesar Chavez day, Friday, March 20.
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Alternative Break for Sac State

For some students, spring break is a time to vacation on the beach. For others, it’s a time to give back to the community. Some Sacramento State students will be doing the latter as they participate in Alternative Break, volunteering at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services and the Habitat for Humanity March 30 through April 3.
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New master’s degree program fills critical need in rural areas
In todays job market it might seem odd that a posting for a social worker with a master’s degree would go unfilled for months. But that’s the reality in some of Northern California’s rural counties.
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Students join world community at model United Nations session
Sacramento State students will get a taste of international diplomacy when they travel to New York City for the National Model United Nations session, April 4-11.
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Sacramento State review accurately predicts jobless rate
A rise in the Sacramento region’s employment numbers was accurately predicted by a new publication produced by Sacramento State’s College of Business Administration and the CFA Society of Sacramento.
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MORE CAMPUS NEWS

Maya Soetoro-Ng to address leadership and service

Sacramento State host WAC gymnastics championships

Book examines Clinton and Reagan economic legacies

Faculty Senate

Professional Activities

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Guaranteed Ride Home
A Guaranteed Ride Home program is available for commuters who use alternate transportation.

In the event a pre-registered participant or his or her commute partner is required to work unscheduled overtime or experiences a qualifying emergency, guaranteed transportation is provided via taxi, or a rental car for those who live more than 20 miles from campus, up to six times in a 12-month period.

Employees who travel to and from campus at least three days per week—or 60 percent of their work schedule—by bicycle, bus, carpool, vanpool, light rail or walking may participate in the program. Some restrictions apply.

For details or to register, visit the Sacramento Transportation Management Association’s website at www.sacramento-tma.org or contact Noel Carolipio, Employee Transportation Coordinator, at ncarolip@saclink.csus.edu or extension 87527.


Bulletin Staff  
Graphic: Sacramento State LogoThe Bulletin is distributed on Mondays of the academic year. Campus news may be submitted by e-mail to bulletin@csus.edu. Deadline for all materials is 10 a.m. on the Wednesday before publication. For more information call 278-6156.

Vice President,
University Advancement
Carole Hayashino

Associate Vice President,
Public Affairs
Gloria Moraga

Interim Director of News Services,
Public Affairs
Kim Nava

Writers
Craig Koscho
Mike Ward

Student Interns
Suetlana Tsiberman
Christopher Neuschafer
Sara Perez

Electronic Communications
Mark Konrad

Photographer
Mary Weikert

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On the job with the Early Assessment Program Office
The Bulletin spoke with Joy Salvetti, director of the Early Assessment Program.
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Graphic: Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts
Sacramento State’s annual Festival of the Arts kicks off Wednesday, March 18, with an eclectic menu of events encompassing the theater, dance, music, fine arts, design and creative writing. Attractions include the musical-comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, to the photography of Pulitzer Prize-winner David Hume Kennerly. An All-Festival Reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 20, in the University Library Gallery. For more information, visit www.csus.edu/festival.

Campus Calendar of Events

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Charday Hunt named second team all-big sky
Sacramento State junior forward Charday Hunt (Portland, Ore.) was named second team all-Big Sky Conference.
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