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Congratulations to Vice President of Academic Affairs Jolene Koester, who is one of nine finalists for the job of president of University of Toledo, Ohio. According to the UTO Web site, the university is seeking someone with "warmth, patience and a sense of inclusiveness." The university provides a fully staffed, seven-bedroom Colonial-style house with a pool. The nine finalists will be interviewed at the end of this month.
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Students ask: Where have all the Macs gone?
Students who use Macintosh computers for word processing or checking e-mail outside of class now face limited labs on campus, due to decisions made by a committee that did not include student or faculty representatives.
In-line skates groovy for American River Parkway
Despite safety concerns, the City of Sacramento will allow in-line roller skates usage on the American River Parkway for a one-year trial period. During this trial period in-line skates will also be allowed on the Guy West Bridge.
CSUS police set for Smart safety rules
New safety legislation impacting colleges across the state will have little effect on how university police investigate crime at CSUS.
Year-round for College of Education
By the year 2005, over 250,000 new teachers will be needed in California. In order to meet the requirements of the 21st century, the College of Education is the first school on campus to begin a year-round curriculum.
More than grades on new transcripts
(U-WIRE) STILLWATER, Okla. -- What students do outside the walls of a classroom soon will receive the same recognition as what they do inside.
Web-based service sparked by Kristin Smart tragedy
It's Friday night -- time for your first date with the cutie you've been eyeing in English 120. Prior to putting the final touchup on your lipstick, you make a quick log-on to the Internet -- www.safedate.com.
Police Log: Aug 12 to Sept. 2
ASI to meet
The first ASI board meeting of the 1998-99 academic year will be held today at 3 p.m. in the California Suite, located on the third floor of the University Union.
Admissions worker taken into custody for stealing confidential information
A longtime employee in the admissions department at CSUS was arrested on 13 counts of Grand Theft for stealing student social security numbers and using them to purchase goods and services.
It's Still Backed Up on J Street!
Despite the recent completion of the new perimeter road, students, faculty and staff should expect the traditional rush of traffic during the first few weeks of school.
Tech deal called off: Fee may meet future high-tech needs
After nine months of debates and controversies, the unprecedented deal between the California State University system and two large corporations came to a halt in June.
Causeway injury suit may hit CSUS
An attorney who was injured at last year's Causeway Classic is set to sue the university, according to a column in last Tuesday's Sacramento Bee.
Helms resigns and ASI needs replacement
Associated Students Inc. Executive Vice President Jennifer Helms resigned in May, shortly after winning the April election. Helms, a graduating senior when she ran for the office, decided not to attend graduate school in the fall, making her ineligible to hold office.
CSUS Photo professor died June 16, missed by many
After spending more than half his life learning, then teaching, at California State University, Sacramento, Professor Ralph Talbert died June 16 at the age of 64.
News Briefs: Gubernatorial debate on campus in September