California State University, Sacramento
Public Policy & Administration

COMMUNICATOR

March 29, 2001

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The Communicator is the official department newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration and International Affairs at California State University, Sacramento.

DIRECTOR'S CORNER

Hello, Everyone.

I need to share some sad news with you all. Earlier this month the Sacramento Bee carried a death notice for Dan Scruggs, who earned his MPPA in 1998. Some of you may have known Dan from class or met him at the MPPA 10th Anniversary Celebration last May. According to the obituary, he died suddenly on March 12, 2001. Dan leaves behind his wife and unborn child and a young son from a previous marriage. The faculty and staff of the MPPA program are deeply saddened by this news. Dan was a likable and pleasant guy who overcame much to earn his degree.

This month, like every month, we have lots of PPA stuff for you. Our Student Jobs/Internships page has a few items. The Career Opportunities page has many more. Be sure to pay attention to the deadlines, some are just around the corner. You may want to check the Announcements page. There are two conferences mentioned. One of them is hosted by the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies and the other by the Social Sciences Research and Instructional Council.

Here are some reminders for you...

Academic Affairs plans to have the 2001-2002 CSUS Schedule of Classes on the web by the first week of April. The printed Schedule of Classes will be available to students for purchase by the 16th of April.
Department office will be closed April 9-13 for Spring break.
Commencement this year is Friday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. at Arco Arena (participants should be there no later than 4:00 p.m.). Students in the MPPA program who will be participating must sign up at the SSIS Dean's Office, Amador Hall, Room 255, 916/278-6504. Gowns and hoods may be purchased from the ASI Business Office (University Union, 3rd Floor).

Can you believe we're more than half way through the semester? I hope you all enjoy Spring Break

Bob Waste
PPA Department Chair

We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Contact the Director, Bob Waste, or the Department Secretary, Suzi Byrd, (916) 278-6557, in the PPA Department Office.

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