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April 2002 edition Did
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News Campus News Bacteria on a bun Back away from that burger - unless you've taken its temperature. Ground beef purchased in the Sacramento area shows occurrences of a toxic form of E. coli, says Susanne Lindgren, a CSUS medical microbiologist and biological sciences professor. Lindgren and graduate student Julie Oliver tested 200 samples of ground beef from a variety of Sacramento-area outlets - from high-end grocery chains to warehouse stores. They found an 11 percent positive rate of the enterohemorrhagic, or EHEC, strain of E. coli, which can cause serious illness. Full story Poetic license CSUS professor emeritus Jose Montoya has been named Sacramento’s new poet laureate. He is the third person selected by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Council to serve in the position. Full story Summer fun and learning for kids Summer is just around the corner, and it once again promises a slew of athletic, educational and just plain fun programs for kids at CSUS. A variety of activities will be offered to fit every child's interests and needs. Full story Events Colleges plan spring events With spring comes numerous award ceremonies and banquets on campus. Two Colleges are now taking reservations for their events. The College of Health and Human Services will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala to honor its graduates at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at the Steven Lee Yamshon Alumni Center. Tickets are $60. To reserve a seat or for more information, call (916) 278-7255. Full story The College of Education will honor scholarship recipients, educators, business leaders and friends of education at its 13th annual awards banquet at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 26 in the University Union Ballroom. Tickets are $35 per person. Reservations should be made by April 19. To RSVP or for additional information, call (916) 278-3618. Full story Colorful debut Bold landscapes by California plein-air artists of the early 20th Century are featured in “Society of Six,” the first exhibit in the spacious new Library Gallery at CSUS. The exhibit features more than 30 paintings, most from the private collection of CSUS emeritus professor Robert E. Aichele. It is the first time the works have been shown together. Full story
Sports
Hornets to host 2007 NCAA Volleyball Championship The NCAA Div. I Volleyball Committee has selected Sacramento’s Arco Arena as the site for the 2007 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship. CSUS, in conjunction with the Sacramento Sports Commission, will host the event, set for Dec. 13-15, 2007. Full story Coach Hughes vaults to top honors Hornet gymnastics head coach Kim Hughes, who has led his team to three consecutive conference titles, has been named the 2002 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Women’s Gymnastics Coach of the Year. With a record of 15-6, the Hornets finished first at the inaugural MPSF championship with the squad’s second-highest score in program history (194.900). Full story Eight in a row The women's varsity eight rowing team defeated Stanford, Indiana and Loyola Marymount at the Sacramento State Rowing Invitational in March. It was the team’s eighth straight dual meet win dating back to last season, and improved this season’s record to 6-0. Full story |