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Senators of the Academic Senate hard at work with a projection of the Senators joining in virtually on the screen behind them.

Academic Senate Fights for Lecturer Representation and Compensation and Votes to Grant Creative Media Major Permanent Status

Nix Carbone-Deep October 22, 2024

In today’s Academic Senate meeting, the Senate focused on advocating for lecturer representation in the statewide Academic Senate (ASCSU) and for lecturers to be compensated for their service work for...

CFA Chapter President Dave Colnic (right) emphasized the importance of faculty bringing union representatives with them to meetings with administration and of electing state assembly members who support the CSU in the upcoming election.

Academic Senate Votes to Replace Controversial Two-Pass Registration System and to Create New Accounting Professionalism Certification

Nix Carbone-Deep October 8, 2024

In today’s Academic Senate session, the Senate voted to suspend the current two-pass class registration system and replace it with a new one-pass system, as well as to approve a new certification...

Dig into Forbidden Knowledge and Bring Your Own Banned Book for Banned Book Week

Alyssa Villa September 25, 2024

An informed public is necessary for the preservation of freedom and it sometimes takes bravery to pursue knowledge.  In honor of Banned Book Week, the Library is hosting a Bring Your Own Banned Book...

CFA Chapter President Dave Colnic speaks about the current crises faculty are facing and emphasizes their right to representation.

Academic Senate Continues Pressure on CSU’s Anti-Protest Policies, Scrambles to Address Need for Disability Accommodations, and Debates New Class Registration System

Nix Carbone-Deep September 25, 2024

In today’s Academic Senate session, the Senate learned of the statewide Academic Senate’s demand for the administration to suspend its controversial new Time Place Manner policy and the details...

Rachel Grimshaw, a full-time lecturer and GWAR Coordinator, who says that her freshman come with a unique set of fears and concerns they need to overcome, but also have the tools to do so with a little help.

Freshman Students Face Both Overwork and Excitement While Adjusting to Their New Life on Campus

Estrella Rubio and Emily Giraldes September 18, 2024

Two months into their college journey, first-year students across campus are settling into the rhythm of university life. For many first-year students, this period marks a crucial time of adjustment—balancing...

Dr. Martina Ramirez Discusses Her Love of Spiders and Her 33-Year Faculty Tenure

Nathan Hartwell, Alyssa Villa, and Tony Skafidas September 6, 2024

In this video interview, Dr. Martina Giselle-Ramirez shares a bit about herself, her experiences, and her role at Stanislaus State University. She was adopted by a Mexican-American family who, during...

Senator Koni Stone (center) gives a detailed presentation on the standing rules of the Academic Senate.

How Does the Academic Senate Function?: First Senate Session Focuses on Approval of Standing Rules

Nix Carbone-Deep, Lead Editor August 27, 2024

Today’s Academic Senate meeting saw the body come together to discuss and agree upon the standing rules with which the Senate operates and where its authority and power comes from. It also saw ASI and...

Newly Inaugurated President Sets Agenda with Data-Informed Welcome Address

The “Year of Engagement” is what President Britt Rios-Ellis is calling her first year as president.Today marked her 50th day as President, and she delivered an address that revealed her priorities...

Provost Richard Ogle speaks in front of a sea of graduates, welcoming the graduates and faculty, and their friends and family in the audience, to the commencement ceremony. (Signal Photo/Alyssa Villa)

The 64th Commencement of CSU Stanislaus

Over 3,000 proud graduates crossed the stage and were awarded with either a Master's hood or a degree from their college's faculty at the CSU Stanislaus' 64th Commencement.  These graduating Warriors...

Meet the Stan State Lecturer Who Teaches Art to Inmates

Marcos Zaragoza and Jade Ramirez May 22, 2024

Video By Marcos Zaragoza and Jade RamirezChad Hunter is a graphic design lecturer here at CSU Stanislaus. He is also currently a candidate running for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Art...

Academic and Creative Talents Showcased at Stan State’s 38th Annual Research Competition

Stanislaus State University recently wrapped up its 38th Annual Student Research Competition, a significant event that shows off its students' hard work and creativity. Sponsored by the Office of Research...

Seniors on the Verge of Graduation Filled with Anticipation, Worry, and Excitement

Commencement for the Class of 2024 is near and some of the soon-to-be graduates spoke with the Signal about their thoughts on ending their college careers. These future graduates spoke about potentially...

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