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November
14, 2005
vol. 12, no. 13 |
Parking
situation getting better--for now
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GOING UP--Construction is well under way
on the new Parking Structure III. The facility, located
south of the University Union, is part of the future solution
for campus parking woes. But for the time being the 800
spaces it displaced are part of the problem. |
Congressional
funds add up to $1.5 million boost for center
Sacramento
State's plans for a Science and Space Center came one step
closer to fruition with last Wednesday's announcement of a
$950,000 federal appropriation for the facility. The proposed
$8 million center will contain an observatory, planetarium,
hands-on science exploration areas and laboratories for student
interested in astronomy research.
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Gonzalez
named one of country's top Hispanic leaders
Sacramento
State President Alexander Gonzalez has been named one of the
100 most influential Hispanic leaders in America by Hispanic
Business magazine.
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Rock
Auction offers specimens from around the globe
Choirs
to sing in the holidays |
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Sacramento
State was among 60 area employers named as a Best Workplace
for Commuters by the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency in 2005. The award recognized extraordinary efforts
to improve the quality of life in the region, reduce
area traffic and protect the environment by making it
possible for employees to use good commuting practices.
Sacramento
State was singled out for the Hornet Express Shuttle
service and Sacramento Regional Transit bus pass subsidy
and for offering a Guaranteed Ride Home program through
the Sacramento Transportation Management Association.
It was also recognized for being located near bus and
light rail routes and having accommodations for bicyclists,
as well as having preferential carpool parking. For
information on Commute Choices visit the University
Transportation and Parking Services website at www.csus.edu/utaps.
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The 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 (916) 278-6156.
Vice President,
University Advancement
Carole Hayashino
Associate Vice President,
Public Affairs
Frank Whitlatch
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Writers
Ted DeAdwyler
Laurie Hall
Steve McKay
Student
Interns
Josh Huggett
Chris Jansen
Jaclyn Schultz
Electronic
Communications
Mark Konrad
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Town
Hall for students
President Alexander Gonzalez and Vice
President for Student Affairs Lori Varlotta will host a students-only
Town Hall meeting on from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17
in the University Union Hinde Auditorium.
Details: 278-6060. |
Outstanding
Teacher: Joshua McKinney
There is a splendid moment in the world.
These words by Joshua McKinney comprise the first line in a
poem inspired by his life and experiences as a teacher.
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Scholar Cornel West to speak on race issues
Black activist and philosopher Cornel West, author of the best-selling
book Race Matters, will speak on campus at 7:30 p.m., Thursday,
Dec. 1 in the University Union Ballroom.
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Events
Calendar
Hornets
to host Big Sky Volleyball
With a week left in the regular season, the Sacramento State volleyball
squad has already clinched its ninth-consecutive Big Sky Conference
championship and the right to host the league's postseason tournament
on Nov. 17-19. A special $5 ticket price is available to faculty,
staff and students with a valid One Card.
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Hornet
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