ABA AWARDS & RECOGNITION
University Print Gains Industry-Wide Recognition at the SGIA Expo
The following story has been provided to ABA by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (AGIA) and University Print.
The 2018 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo brought together leaders of the specialty imaging industry this year in Las Vegas. In addition to a successful showcase, University Print was recognized in the 
Association's prestigious Golden Image Competition with a Bronze Award for Sacramento Airport Display in the Building Graphics category.
“I am very proud of my team,” said Laura Lockett, director of University Print and Mail. “Our work was compared to the best in the world, and we came out in the top 3. That’s quite an accomplishment!”
This project was coordinated by Brian Geimer, University Print, and Adam Primas, Athletics. Darren Taylor from Athletics designed the artwork and Rocke Bauhofer in University Print was responsible for the printing and lamination. Installation at the airport was handled by an outside agency.
Nearly 100 companies from around the world entered the competition, submitting several hundred entries in 53 product categories. Conducted during the 2018 SGIA Expo, this year’s event was one of the most challenging in recent history. “The judges had a very difficult time this year, not because of the sheer volume of entries, but because of the overall quality of the work. Judges in virtually every category told me the entries were so good that choosing winners was a real challenge,” said Johnny Shell, SGIA’s Vice President of Technical Services. Shell added that the Golden Image competition is judged on the technical accomplishments of each entry, excluding aesthetic issues from the evaluation and scoring process. Prints are judged on the level of difficulty and quality of execution.
“Winning the Bronze Award for Building Graphics puts Sacramento State among the top specialty printers in the world in terms of quality and capability. The ability to consistently print such high-quality products indicates that University Print is an expert at controlling the many variables involved in specialty printing,” Shell said.
University Print is currently in production for the next installation of the airport graphic featuring men’s and women’s basketball.
BAC Yard Recognized by CHEC
The Sustainability Team continues to rack up awards for their outstanding efforts.
In October, the Sustainability Team was recognized at the California Higher Education Collaborative (CHEC) conference in Sonoma, CA. This designation as a part of CHEC's Focus on Efficiency Awards. This year's submission? BAC Yard: Reducing Campus Organic Waste at California State University, Sacramento.
An excerpt from their submission explaining the BAC Yard can be read below:
"The BAC Yard diverts over 450 tons of food and green waste from the landfill each year and turns that into compost. The campus saves more than $5,000 each year in reduced hauling fees and compost that doesn't need to be purchased anymore. Additionally, more students are completing academic internships for credit at the BAC Yard."
Congratulations Sustainability Team!
Financial Services Recognizes Staff for Year End Accomplishments
Every year, ABA's Budget Planning & Administration and Financial Services departments embark on a task that looms over them every summer: year end.
Associate Vice President for Financial Services Gina Curry, has sought to lighten the stress from year-end by recognizing her staff with reusable cups. "This is just another iteration of a celebration that has gone on for decades," said Curry. "It is to celebrate the completion of all of the fiscal year end activities."
Gina realizes the stress often associated with year-end activities and the cups are just one way to show staff that their efforts are appreciated. "We try hard to find an item that they can use at work. The quality of the cups were really good and many staff commented that they love it and use it every day," said Curry.
Gina stressed that is was also important to recognize the "behind the scenes" folks doing technical and challenging work that doesn't often get a lot of attention. "I am happy to have a way to recognize that type of work and celebrate a true team!" concluded Curry. "We have a great set of folks who work well together, especially under times of deadlines and stress."
Parking Structure 5 Receives Accolades
Finished in May of this year, Parking Structure 5 has become a hub of activity serving faculty, staff, and students' parking needs. While delays and challenges often present themselves during large-scale projects, the new parking structure is now open, and being recognized for its design and service attributes.
"The National Parking Association (NPA) Awards recognize companies and individuals who demonstrate the highest professionalism and parking best practices while using leadership and state-of-the-art technology to improve safety, sustainability and bottom line results," said NPA President Christine Banning, as she recognized four organizations, including Sacramento State.
University Transportation & Parking Services received the following praise from the National Parking Association (NPA). The excerpt reads as follows:
"Congratulations! Sacramento State's Parking Structure 5 has been named the 2018 NPA Innovative Sustainability Project of the Year. This is the parking industry’s highest honor. This honor recognizes your innovation, excellence, best practices and client partnership. Your organization exemplifies best practices, innovation and leadership within the parking industry. The accomplishments demonstrated stood out from all others at the most innovative facility. We are so pleased to let you know that among your peers—your accomplishments shine bright."
The award has been well received by staff within University Transportation & Parking Services (UTAPS), and is well deserved. "Sustainability is a personal crusade of mine," said Tony Lucas, senior director, university transportation, parking, & support services. "We're a parking organization, but we do what we do holistically. It's in our DNA."
Sustainability Team Makes Top Ranks
In August, Sacramento State and the Sustainability Team were notified that they had been ranked 10 in the Masters Institutions category from The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
"There are 911 universities across the nation that report sustainability data to the AASHE," explained Sustainability Manager Ryan Todd. Sacramento State also received fourth in the buildings category.
AASHE seeks to recognize universities that focus on innovative and high-impact sustainability initiatives through their Sustainable Campus Index.
In addition, Sacramento State was one of just 26 universities to be recognized by the Princeton's 2019 Green College Honor Roll. According to the Princeton Review, these are universities that received a score of 99, the highest possible score, in their Green Ratings tallies for this year. "That makes 2 years in a row now as the only CSU to make Princeton’s Green College Honor Roll," said Todd.
The Princeton Review tallied scores for nearly 650 colleges. To learn more about the other schools, and how their rating system works, visit their Green College Honor Roll website.
Facilities Management Recognizes Monthly Best
August 2018 - Custodial Day Shift Pressure Washing Crew: Clarita Casipit, Feli Escobar, Dominador Gaspar, Jaime Hipolito, Eddie Manalan, Jotham Tolentino, Igmedio Yasay
This team began pressure washing at the two north ramps at the library before moving onto the AIRC building, pressure washing entrances and major walkways; clearing the concrete of dirt and debris.
After beautifying the AIRC ramps, the team moved on to pressure washing in the parking structures. Stairwells and landings in the structures were thoroughly washed in addition to floor refinishing and detailed cleaning in parking structure elevators, stairwell glass, and overhead surfaces.
This crew works like a well-oiled machine, transitioning from task-to-task during the summer months and has earned this month’s recognition for spirited pressure washing across campus.
September 2018 - The Paint Shop: Raul Echeverria, Alex Pearson, Dave Phillips, Jesse Sanchez
This month’s acknowledgment is awarded to the Paint Shop crew for maintaining all painted interior and exterior surfaces, including all parking lots and structures throughout the entire campus. The ability of the supervisor to plan 3-6 months ahead has been the ultimate success for the entire shop in order to meet deadlines, to exceed expectations, and provide the best in customer service.
Without the commitment and dedication of the entire Paint Shop, our campus, especially special projects like "The Wall," could not be accomplished. Thank you, Paint Shop team!
October 2018 - Housing Building Maintenance: Richard Caguiat, Younes Neto, Daniel Pugmire, Joe Reynolds, Bryan Tufts
The last few weeks before students move into the Residence Halls are usually busy and somewhat stressful for all groups.
The team worked through numerous late nights of overtime with professional performance while providing outstanding customer service. This group exhibited ABA’s core values. Through their efforts, we are contributing to the security and safety of our students in support of their graduation goals. Additionally, we had the best move-in weekend ever and the Building Maintenance Team was the MVP!
November 2018 - Custodial Support Team: Christian Borrego, Terrance Friend, Demetrio Nucal, Elvin Saldivar, Monico Tagac
This team assisted Moving Services by completing 65 out of 85 work orders that were back logged. The work was completed over several weeks, and on at least one occasion, this team worked past midnight on a Saturday night.
This team exhibited great attitudes, great communication skill, and extreme professionalism. Words cannot express the appreciation for their willingness to help out during hard times.
Police Department Awards Employee and Student of the Quarter
Employee of the Quarter - Jesse Smith
"Corporal Jesse Smith is the consummate team-player. Over the past several months, Corporal Smith has conducted outstanding campus video researches which have resulted in many crimes being solved and suspects being apprehended. He has been able to identify drivers of many hit-and-run accidents recently by meticoulsy reviewing various video images collected by the campus videio system. These efforts were painstaking and required significant time commitment and dedication. Had it not for Corporal Smith’s persistence, many of these cases would remain unsolved. Not only has Corporal Smith been able to solve many of his own cases, but he has assisted officers on other shifts as well. Corporal Smith has become the go-to guy in the area of video surveillance evidence for the department."
Student of the Quarter - Ricky Williams
"CSO Ricky Williams has been an exemplar student worker who consistently demonstrates an upbeat attitude at work. He is outgoing and his friendly disposition promotes teamwork and esprit de corps within the program. CSO Williams has also proven to have keen observation skills. Recently, while working a night shift, CSO Williams observed a woman acting suspiciously entering one of the campus residence halls. He immediately alerted dispatch of his observation. CSO Williams maintained surveillance on the subject until responding officers arrived. The officers contacted the subject and discovered that she had no valid reason to be in the residence hall and that she had a no-bail warrant for her arrest. CSO Williams’s quick decision and prompt action were instrumental to the apprehension of a wanted subject and enhanced the safety of our campus community.
