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Photo of senators during February 23, 2021 Zoom meeting (Signal photo/ Maya Radcliffe)

Discussions Continue Regarding Updated Education Requirements and Fall 2021 Semester at Latest Academic Senate Meeting

Maya Radcliffe and Xochitl Esparza February 24, 2021

On Tuesday, February 23, Stan State’s Academic Senate held its third meeting of the spring 2021 semester. During the meeting, senators continued discussion regarding on-campus academic spaces for...

An example of what a good resume looks like versus a resume that needs work. (Signal photo/ Guadalupe Aleman). 

Tips to Create the Best Resume Possible

Guadalupe Aleman February 18, 2021

On February 16, career coach Nang Thao hosted an online workshop for the Stan State community that focused on improving a person’s resume. Thao touched upon a variety of topics surrounding resumes,...

Stan State President President Junn hosted the first Q&A of spring 2021. (Photo courtesy of Brain VanderBeek)

President Junn Previews the Future of Fall 2021 in Q&A Session

Lindsey Ouk February 11, 2021

On February 10, 2021, Stan State President Ellen Junn hosted the first Q&A of the spring semester. The meeting was held virtually through Zoom and was open to faculty and students. In this meeting,...

Senate members were heartened to see that attendance was high at this week's Academic Senate meeting. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

Academic Senate Continues Discussions on Students’ Eventual Return to Campus

Kerry Young and Matthew James Bonzi February 10, 2021

On February 9, Stan State held its second Academic Senate meeting of the spring 2021 semester. Topics discussed included the transformation of academic spaces to accommodate our needs during the pandemic,...

The start of a new semester brings the opportunity to set new goals and create better habits. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

Starting Fresh in Spring 2021

Kerry Young February 2, 2021

As we venture into the first days of the spring 2021 semester, students have the chance for a fresh start.Looking back on the last semester and what they have learned, some students are evaluating what...

The film industry, at borh the national and local level, has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Michael Jones)

How COVID is Impacting the Local Film and Video Industry

By contributing author Michael Jones December 20, 2020

While many campus programs have adjusted to virtual learning and instruction, there is one area of study that is still feeling the limitations of the online environment: filmmaking. While video isn’t...

Study abroad programs at Stan State allow students to explore multiple parts of the world. (Signal Photo, Berenice Jacobo Zurita) 

Studying Abroad During a Pandemic

Traveling abroad while studying can become an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, Spring and Fall of 2020 generated a great amount of uncertainty for Stanislaus State’s Study Abroad students...

Me on move in day at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This was the moment where a lifelong dream was realized, but I had no idea what I was in for. (Signal Photo/Bobbi Solano)

Grad School Chronicles: Bobbi Solano

Bobbi Solano December 18, 2020

College has not been the kindest to me. It’s been a long, extremely windy road that, after six years, is giving me a degree that is the complete opposite of what I initially sought.  I...

Dr. Lonn-Nichols after receiving her doctorate here at Stan State. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols)

Grad School Chronicles: Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols

Bobbi Solano December 18, 2020

Throughout my grad school journey, there have been serendipitous moments assuring me that I am ready to take this next step. Talking to Stan State’s Associate Dean of Students Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols...

Dr. Maldonado-Valentin after receiving her doctorate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. (Photo Courtesy of Dr. Mirta Maldonado-Valentin)

Grad School Chronicles: Dr. Maldonado-Valentin

Bobbi Solano December 18, 2020

Going about the grad school process can be intimidating to anyone. Applications, letters of recommendation, and any other supplementary materials can come to seem as if they’re all too much. When...

Two of Karl Marx's seminal texts, The Communist Manifesto and Capital Volume I. (Signal photo/ Alex Hernandez)

Classes in Connection to Social Movements

Alex Hernandez and Jessica Silva December 15, 2020

Are you interested in social movements happening across the world? Perhaps you are passionate on issues like racial injustices and Indigenous rights. Believe it or not, there are continuous global movements...

Graphic by Ethan Hunt.

Changes Made to Stan State’s Zoom Camera Policy

Berenice Jacobo Zurita December 14, 2020

Using your Zoom camera during a lecture allows the professor to make sure students are paying attention and participating. However, students may feel shy, nervous, or uncomfortable by others looking at...

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