 Point 1..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Your tour begins at the north of campus between Sacramento and Lassen halls. This is the older section of campus, with many original buildings from the early 1950s. It also has the largest concentration of the more than 3,000 trees on campus. Sacramento Hall was among the original buildings when the University moved from the Sacramento City College campus to this location in 1953. Sacramento Hall is now our administration building, housing many offices including those of the President and of the Faculty Senate. The interior walls are decorated with archival photos documenting the University’s history. Inside near the front entrance is the Visitor Information Center, a good meeting place for visiting families and groups. Lassen Hall is known for its striking mural inspired by the great Mexican muralists. It houses most student services, such as admissions, advising, the Career Center, the Educational Opportunity Program, financial aid, outreach, reentry advising, Services to Students with Disabilities and Veteran’s Affairs. Across the walkway are the Roundhouse coffee shop and the Founders’ Rose Garden. The tour now moves toward the center of campus. It passes Douglass Hall, named for the state’s first associate superintendent of public instruction who coordinated the state college campuses and helped get this University established. The tour then follows a loop around the interior of campus. Point 2..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Most buildings on campus are named for California geographic and historic landmarks, and counties. Kadema Hall, for instance, was named for a Native American village that was once located nearby. Kadema is where most visual arts classes are taught. Inside are the Robert Else and Raymond R. Witt galleries, both named for retired CSU Sacramento art professors. The galleries showcase the works of student and faculty artists, and frequently feature visiting artists. Occasionally you’ll see sculptors, painters and other artists at work in this area. Feel free to stop and watch. As you continue the tour, you will pass a number of older two-story buildings. You will also see one of our newest classroom buildings, Mariposa Hall, on your right. Among the programs here are social work, family and consumer science, design and foreign languages, which offers instruction in 12 languages. Point 3..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Eureka Hall, the large building with the walkway underneath, is where we educate future teachers. We have one of the largest and most innovative teacher education programs in the state. Eureka Hall is also home to the Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services, which offers a variety of services to the community and allows students to get supervised clinical experience. Behind Eureka and Mariposa halls is Solano Hall, which
has programs focused on health and fitness. Among its
many state-of-the-art
features are an exercise physiology lab and a motor learning
lab. It also has an Olympic-style weight room. Opposite Eureka Hall is Brighton Hall, which is named after the small town that was located near this area in the 19th century. It houses the mathematics and statistics and the child development programs. Alpine Hall houses the criminal justice program, one of the largest such programs in the nation. Point 4..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Music is the focus in this area of campus, so don’t be surprised if you see a student playing guitar or a group singing outside. Capistrano Hall houses our instrumental and vocal programs, and there are faculty and student performances here throughout the school year. Each fall, the music faculty organizes the Festival of New American Music, the West Coast’s largest showcase of contemporary music. In the spring, the Festival of the Arts attracts thousands to exhibits and performances on campus The Outdoor Theatre across from Capistrano Hall is used for musical performances, as well as other events. It’s especially popular during the many months of warm Sacramento evenings. Point 5..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Amador Hall, the building with the silver astronomical observatory, is the home of numerous programs including sociology, ethnic studies and psychology, which is one of the campus’ larger majors. Among its many features are a sleep lab with EEG equipment and a counseling center. The observatory is frequently open for guided public viewing. Nearby Tahoe Hall primarily houses classes for the College of Business Administration. About one of every six CSU Sacramento students is studying some area of business. Also in Tahoe Hall are the public policy and government programs, as well as the Center for California Studies, a major public policy organization that places about 60 graduate students in government fellowships each year. Point 6..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Beyond Tahoe Hall are the Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex and the Alumni Center. The center was completed in 2000 and is the site for numerous alumni activities, such as awards ceremonies and pre-game gatherings. Hornet Stadium, which seats 21,000, is the home of our football team and is often used for events such as large concerts. The 2000 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials was held there, and was so successful that we’ve been chosen to host the event again in 2004. Other athletics facilities are grouped along the western side of campus from the stadium to Yosemite Hall. There’s a golf range, tennis and racquetball courts, two pools, numerous fields and even a ropes course. More than 250 club teams share these facilities with 20 Division I athletic teams. Students may attend home games for football, basketball and other intercollegiate sports for free. Another prized athletics facility is our Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma. Located about 10 miles east of campus, it is recognized as one of the top rowing venues in the country. Point 7..............................................................[ See this campus view ] The University Library has more than 1 million volumes, as well as thousands of periodicals, microfilms, maps and pamphlets. It also has extensive computerized databases, many of which are available online for students using their free University Internet account. Other resources in the Library include the Tsakopoulos Collection for the Study of Hellenism; the Women’s Resource Center; the Serna Center; the Multi-Cultural Center, which organizes numerous programs and discussions each year; and the Library Media Center, which has audiocassettes, videotapes, CDs and other non-print material. Our cooperative education program, the largest program of its kind in California, has offices on the fourth floor. On the lower level of the Library is University Media Services, which, among other things, provides technical support for distance learning classes. We offer about 70 classes through the Internet and cable television each year. The Library Quad, with the large fountain, is a popular gathering place. Student clubs often have events, recruit members and hold fundraisers here. The large building near the library is the University Union. It’s a good place to study or take a break between classes, and is the site of many special events. It features numerous eateries, a game room, a general store, a bike shop, the University’s ticket office, a small auditorium and a large ballroom. Its Student Access Center provides information on such things as housing, jobs and student organizations. The union also has the student government offices and the State Hornet student newspaper. On the north side of the Union is Peak Adventures, an outdoor education program that offers activities such as backpacking and rafting. On the east is Serna Plaza, where numerous concerts and talks are held. Behind the Union is the Childcare Center, which provides low-cost care for children of students and campus employees. Near the Childcare Center are the campus police offices and El Dorado Hall, which houses the nursing program. Point 8..............................................................[ See this campus view ] This is the science and technology hub of the University.
The building near the Union is Riverside Hall. It houses
technology and engineering programs, and has some of our
most sophisticated computer labs. Sequoia Hall houses many of the natural science classrooms and laboratories. The five-story building among the redwoods is Placer Hall, a unique joint project of the University and the United States Geological Services. USGS scientists and staff occupy the top floors and our geology department is on the first and second floors. The building across from Placer Hall is Mendocino Hall. On its first floor is the Anthropology Museum, which features rotating special exhibits. Among other programs, the hall houses communication studies, which is one of our largest majors. Point 9..............................................................[ See this campus view ] Riverfront Center has a variety of eateries and a convenient copy center. Its outdoor patio is a busy place where students and faculty often gather between classes. Riverfront Center also houses the College Assistance Migrant Program and the graduate studies office. Adjacent to Riverfront Center near the road is the Hornet Bookstore, which stocks more than 70,000 used and 100,000 new textbooks. Books may be purchased at the store or online. The bookstore also sells school supplies, snacks, computer equipment and CSU Sacramento apparel. Point 10..............................................................[ See this campus view Heading back to the north end of campus, where the residence halls are located, yu’ll pass Shasta Hall, which houses the department of theatre and dance, and venues for large and small productions. There are plays and musicals here throughout the year. Most events offer discounted student tickets. Shasta Hall is also home to the Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center. More than 500 clients with disorders such as stuttering, cerebral palsy and deafness get services here each year, and speech pathology students get supervised clinical experience. Across the road and parking lot are the residence halls. They feature single- and double-occupancy rooms and have their own recreational facilities. More than 1,000 students call Sutter, Sierra, Draper, Desmond and Jenkins halls home each year. We’re planning a major expansion of our residence halls in coming years. Point 11..............................................................[ See this campus view Across the esplanade at the north entrance to campus is the C.M. Goethe Arboretum. It was created in 1959 in honor of local philanthropist Charles M. Goethe. The arboretum began with only 45 trees, and over the years has grown into a three-acre botanical garden, where you can see more than 600 types of trees and flowers. Point 12..............................................................[ See this campus view The Student Health Center offers low-cost medical services to students. Prescription medication is sold at cost, and basic pharmacy items such as cough syrup are available at a discount. There are also clinical and psychological services available. Students may purchase an augmented health plan to get services at even lower cost. |
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