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THIS WEEK
April 23, 2007
vol. 13, no. 29

Photo: A new report shows that collegial support in the classroom, along with support from students’ families and the community, are key to retaining California public school teachers. A Possible Dream: Retaining California Teachers
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KEEPING THEM TEACHING--Teacher Alma Ponce, working with young students at the ASI Children's Center.

Critical incident preparedness at Sacramento State
In light of the recent tragic events at Virginia Tech, many have asked how the Sacramento State campus is prepared to deal with an event of this nature or other critical incidents.
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16th annual African Conference examines conflict resolution efforts
As war, genocide and political unrest continue to ravage the continent of Africa, scholars from throughout the world will gather at Sacramento State for the 16th annual African/Diaspora Conference on April 26 – 28.
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Guardian Scholars offers support for former foster youth
An academic and social safety net for students who in many ways have been left to fend for themselves—men and women who grew up in the foster care system—is the goal of a new campus program.
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College success skills taught at Saturday Academy
After a three-year absence, Sacramento State’s Saturday Scholars Academy is back and preparing Kit Carson students and families for their future in higher education.
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Faculty and staff housing village on track
The University’s faculty and staff housing village is moving closer to completion. A finalized conceptual site plan is available at www.enterprises.csus.edu/village/character.html. A feasibility study and a market study are in progress and due to be finished soon.
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Message from the President about Administrative Professionals Day
This Wednesday, April 25 is Administrative Professionals Day, and I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to thank the University’s administrative staff for their hard work and dedication.
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MORE CAMPUS NEWS

Varied works of the next generation of artists on display at Sacramento State

Faculty Senate

Professional Activities

Monday Briefing

Graphic: Sac State Commute Choices

The Hornet Express shuttle is free to Sacramento State students and employees. The Hornet Express provides a convenient mode of transportation around the campus loop and to and from locations near campus. Hours of operation are 6:50 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. during the fall and spring academic semesters. Riders should show their OneCard to the shuttle driver upon boarding.

The Campus/La Riviera shuttle serves College Greens, Watt Avenue, Folsom Blvd. and the Sacramento State perimeter loop. The Morse/Fulton shuttle provides service to the Morse Avenue, Fulton Avenue and Fair Oaks Blvd. areas. The Arden/Cal Expo shuttle provides service to the Howe Avenue, Exposition Blvd., Heritage Lane, Arden Way, Bell Street, Northrop Avenue and Cadillac Drive Areas.

For more information visit the University Transportation and Parking Service web page at www.csus.edu/utaps or call 278-5483.


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
Frank Whitlatch

Writers
Melissa Cirone
Laurie Hall
Gloria Moraga
Kim Nava

Electronic Communications
Mark Konrad

Photographer
Mary Weikert

Graphic: Monday Briefing
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Graphic Profile
Photo: Mary Louise Mack

Mary Louise Mack
Education was always a part of Sac State alumnus Mary Louise Mack’s (’73, Educational Administration) life. The recently retired principal of Carson Creek High School, part of the Sacramento County Juvenile Courts School Program, made it her life’s work to educate troubled young people in the Sacramento area for nearly 40 years.
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Graphic: Events
Photo: Kinky
Featured event -- Kinky
Kinky, a Latin alternative band, will perform with special guest Bucho at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, in the University Union Ballroom. Tickets are $15 students, $20 general and are available at the Sac State Ticket Office at (916) 278-4323 or Tickets.com. The event is co-sponsored by UNIQUE Programs and ASI.

Campus Calendar of Events

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Women's golf wins Big Sky Title; sets conference record for lowest score
Sacramento State captured the 2007 Big Sky Conference Women’s Golf Championship on Wednesday, and did so in record fashion. The Hornets fired a final-round 300 to finish with a 54-hole total of 884, breaking the old mark of 886 set by Portland State in 2004.
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