2010

California State University Stanislaus

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06 University news From Shakespeare to Nursing, a round up of all things Stanislaus 10 Ambassador spotlight Matt Swanson gets his groove on with the University Foundation 14 alumni CONNECTION Stanislaus grads make their marks at home and abroad Warriors appreciate a good pairing, which is why more than 330 people 30 Philanthropy report enjoyed the inaugural Vines event. Individuals and corporations Enjoy a sample of photos on page 16. making an impact 34 FOCUS ON FACULTY Finding dinosaurs is all in a cover story day’s work for Julia Sankey 38 warrior HIGHLIGHTS 18 fifty years: Husband-and-wife pole vaulters; ALL IN GOOD TIME Cal State Hall of Famers If the first 50 years are any indication, the future 38 STUDent spotlights is bright indeed! Watch for these up-and-comers!

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12 20/20 VISION Two new deans share their goals and aspirations 26 multi-gen Multiple generations of CSU Stanislaus alumni share their stories

foundation board Russ Giambelluca Darius Asemi Ed Fitzpatrick Treasurer President, Granville Homes Owner, Valley Lexus officers James Brenda Amin Ashrafzadeh, m.d. Ron Foster Hamid Shirvani, Ph.D. Board Secretary Medical Director, Northern President & CEO, Foster Farms Chairman President, JKB Homes California Laser Center Steve Gemperle Matt Swanson directors Dorothy Bizzini President, Gemperle Enterprises Board President Bill Ahlem Owner, Bizzini Investment, Inc. Paula Zagaris Leffler President, CEO Associated Feed Owner, Ahlem Dairy Moses Elam President, Liberty Property Mgmt. CEO, Pet Extreme, Inc. Co-founder, Hilmar Cheese Company Physician-in-Chief, Central Valley Norik Naraghi Susana Gajic-Bruyea Service Area, Kaiser Permanente General Counsel, H. Naraghi Farms Executive Officer California State University Stanislaus

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President Hamid Shirvani, Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement Susana Gajic-Bruyea Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications Kristin Olsen Magazine Contributors

Editor Kristin Olsen California State University Stanislaus Art Director Eric Arvizu Contributing Writers Eric Arvizu Linda Goodwin, Ph.D. Don Hansen Eve Hightower Jacob McDougal ’04 Denise Nordell ’04 Linda Nowak, Ph.D. Herb Smart ’05 Megan Underwood Graphic Design Eric Arvizu Sally Gerbo ’01 Photography Cary Edmondson

Milan Panic Robert Triebsch faculty & student representatives President & CEO, MP Biomedicals, LLC Attorney, Triebsch, Frampton, Alan Khade, Ph.D. George Petrulakis Dorius & Lima Professor, College of Partner, Petrulakis Jim Vierra Business Administration Jensen & Friedrich President, P&F Metals Dana Taylor Carol Bright Tougas and California Mill, Inc. Head Coach, Men’s Soccer Vice President, Bright Development Jane Vilas Marie Brichetto William Trezza Philanthropist Associated Students, Inc. CEO, Bank of Agriculture & Commerce The Official Sponsor of Great Memories. venU

After 50 years of celebrating excellence, you could say we know how to throw a party. Whether you’re having a small gathering, a dream wedding, or just a gala that garners the attention of a nation — we’ll make sure your event runs smoothly and impresses all. Have your next event hosted on the beautiful campus of CSU Stanislaus. Contact Monica Doll: (209) 667-3913 [email protected] www.csustan.edu/VenU fall |2009 5

A Word with president SHIRVANI

This year, we celebrate 50 years of academic excellence at two very timely voices at this year’s commencement ceremony. California State University, Stanislaus. A half century ago, CIA Director Leon Panetta and hip-hop scholar Dr. Marc classes began at the Turlock campus with 15 faculty and less Lamont Hill both spoke of the importance of public service than 800 students. Since then, we have grown to more than and being active participants in an ever-changing world. As 8,600 students. Dr. Hill said, “We can never move forward unless we appreci- ate the struggle.” CSU Stanislaus has seen its academic reputation grow as well. The Princeton Review ranked the University among the Today’s economy has been a struggle for years, not only for nation’s best 373 colleges. The American Association of State the University, but for the entire state. We have all had to Colleges and Universities placed CSU Stanislaus among the make difficult decisions, and more lie ahead. This past year nation’s 12 most outstanding graduation and retention rates. has forced us to become a leaner, more efficient university. Once we start to feel the results of an economic turnaround In addition to growing in size and reputation, recently the and return to growth mode, this time of limited resources and University benefitted from its most successful fundraiser ever. constant evaluation will help us determine how best to serve The Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Fundraising Gala netted students and this region. more than $211,000 in cash for student scholarships. Demand for tickets was so high, the fundraiser sold out within two Thank you for supporting CSU Stanislaus and its efforts to weeks, then seating capacity was expanded and more tickets serve students and the region. I look forward to seeing you at were sold. I was pleased to see so many alumni at the fund- the next major event on campus. raiser. In these difficult economic times, when people have less to give, it was a big success. We have also continued the tradition of bringing notable and diverse voices to campus. In addition to the well-publicized keynote address by Governor Sarah Palin at the gala, we heard

Hamid Shirvani, Ph.D. 6 STAN UNIVERSITY NEWS

Listen to your art

Spring audiences took in Choral, wind, and jazz ensemble perfor- free May 5-9 performances of “A Midsum- music and shakespeare mances by University faculty and students mer Night’s Dream” in the University were featured at an April 15 Golden Gala Amphitheatre. More than 500 people this year at the golden Concert hosted by the Turlock Concert turned out on opening night to see the gala concert and outdoor Association at the Turlock Community play that featured impressive acting, Theatre as part of the CSU Stanislaus 50th elaborate costumes, and a dazzling set. performances of “A Mid- Anniversary celebration. Nearly 700 Chartwell’s provided food and drink Summer Night’s Dream” people turned out for the program concessions, and many in the audience highlighted by world premiers of composi- enjoyed picnic dinners under the stars tions by Music faculty members Deborah during the performances. Kavasch and Daniel Afonso, Jr. The $5,000 in proceeds from the concerts will go toward student scholarships. More than 4,000 people were entertained by members of the Theatre Department at

Eric Braojos, playing the role of Demitrius, stands on stage in the Amphitheatre while taking part in the school play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” fall |2010 7

CSU Stanislaus receives commendations in renewal of accreditation

Following what was deemed a successful WASC team visit was the presentation of a College of Ed. visit by the Western Association of Schools documentary film produced by the draws praise in and Colleges (WASC) review team in March Office of Communications & Public and an intensive multi-year process, CSU Affairs titled “Learning is Paramount.” reaccreditation Stanislaus celebrated a strong evaluation The DVD included comments from in July 2010 with a full reaccreditation of faculty and students about the effec- its academic programs. tiveness of teaching at CSU Stanislaus, and can be viewed on the University “I extend congratulations and special web site at www.csustan.edu. The CSU Stanislaus College of Education appreciation to our faculty, staff, and has worked diligently over the past two administration for continuing to develop CSU Stanislaus was commended by the years to put together a successful bid for and deliver high quality academic programs WASC team in its follow-up report for the national and state reaccreditation that will and services that enabled us to earn this University’s innovative and effective conclude in Fall 2010 with the official important reaffirmation of the excellence method for conducting its accreditation approval of the program’s quality from a of CSU Stanislaus,” President Hamid review, and for broad engagement and pair of accreditation agencies. Shirvani said. “This process has brought commitment to the success of students by together our entire University in support faculty and staff. Also drawing praise were Two separate reports were prepared under of our academic mission.” the faculty development program, aca- the direction of coordinator Oddmund demic assessment practices, and creation Myhre, a member of the Department of The full reaccreditation is the culmination of the Student Success Committee that Advanced Studies in Education faculty who of extensive review and evaluation of CSU has improved academic attainment. has kept the process focused and moving Stanislaus academic programs, voluminous forward. A joint accreditation team from reports, and feedback from the WASC review the National Council for Accreditation team. One of the new features of this year’s of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the California Commission on Teacher Education (CTC) visited CSU Stanislaus for five days in April, seeking input and asking questions. Myhre said the College of Education has received positive feedback from more than 150 educators, administrators, and CSU Stanislaus graduates who praised efforts to adapt to identified gaps and changing needs in programs. “It allowed us to reflect on our operations and brought the College of Education faculty together in a unified effort,” Myhre said. “We have learned a lot through this process and it will help us establish routines that will make us better.”

Above: Oddmund Myhre, a member of the Department of Advanced Studies in Education, coordinated the COE reaccreditation process. 8 STAN UNIVERSITY NEWS Kristina Belanger Criminal Justice student named new mentors make a big impact University Extended on at-risk K-12 Students Education Director

Kristina Belanger, a licensed attorney who CSU Stanislaus students from two Criminal Justice has an extensive professional background Service Learning courses mentored at-risk youth in the business sector and the public sector, started her duties as Executive Director of at 10 Turlock school campuses during the 2009-10 CSU Stanislaus University Extended academic year and helped them improve their Education in March 2010. opportunities for success in school. Executive Director of R&B Associates, a firm that assists businesses with strategic Some 75 students in a pair of CSU Stanislaus fall semester classes, planning, organizational development, Juvenile Justice and Violence Against Children, spent time with contract negotiations, marketing, and students throughout the Turlock Unified School District, encourag- outreach before joining CSU Stanislaus, ing them to focus on applying themselves to their educations. The Belanger previously worked for 14 years at need is significant as more than 50 percent of TUSD students come Kaplan University. She served as Vice from families below the poverty level and 30 percent are classified as President of Continuing and Professional English as Second Language learners. Studies for the higher education institu- tion that specializes in online programs. The CSU Stanislaus students met with their protégé youngsters each Belanger provided leadership for all week over a 12-week period during the fall and spring semesters. They academic activities, including curriculum, provide a valuable service to listen, encourage, and connect with the student services, academic advising, younger students to help them overcome obstacles that might editing and production, faculty and otherwise lead to dropping out of school. academic services, licensing, accreditation, This program is in its fifth year, having developed through the policy and procedures development, and Turlock Against Gangs program in cooperation with the Univer- advanced programming for business and sity’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. School officials finance, health care, and the School of Jus- acknowledged that the mentor program has made a difference in tice and Legal Studies. helping TUSD at-risk students to stay in school and succeed Belanger received her Doctor of Jurispru- academically. At the end of the semester, the CSU Stanislaus dence from the University of Miami School mentors give the Turlock students the opportunity to visit and tour of Law and Bachelor’s Degree in Political the University campus. Science from Marietta College in Ohio. fall |2010 9

Nursing Department gets a funding boost

University sets standard for CSU Stanislaus received a CSU Graduation Initiative significant funding boost in 2010 from a state health program working to increase the number of nurses in California. Ranked number one in its region among the many registered nurse education A long-term graduation initiative launched by the CSU programs that applied to the Office of Statewide system in January to increase graduation rates and help Health Planning and underrepresented students finish college can look to CSU Development for funding, the California State University, Stanislaus for how to make that happen. Stanislaus Department of Nursing was awarded $240,000. The funds were made available through the The CSU’s graduation initiative calls for national reports for providing a high quality Song-Brown program, which is administered all 23 CSU campuses to raise six-year education while graduating a comparatively by OSHPD through the California graduation rates by eight percent by 2016, high percentage of students from disadvan- Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission as well as cut in half the existing gap in taged economic backgrounds whose entering in an effort to help meet the demand for degree attainment by the system’s under- test scores are lower than average. more qualified nurses from underrepresented represented students. CSU campuses “Many of our students come from families minority backgrounds and to serve already in the top 25 percent of the system, that don’t have any awareness of what college medically underserved areas in California. which include CSU Stanislaus, have is like and need mentors and guidance committed to increasing an additional six CSU Stanislaus was one of 15 registered that we provide them,” said Lee Renner, percent, as well as cut in half the gap for nurse education programs in California Senior Director of Retention Services. underserved students’ degree attainment. selected to share $2.8 million in Song- CSU Stanislaus programs helping make Brown grant funding, and one of only Cited for its high student retention rate of that possible include a Summer Bridge four CSU campuses to receive grants. more than 80 percent and among the CSU Program that brings incoming freshman leaders on graduation rates, CSU Stan- The funding opened the way for the students to the campus for class sessions islaus developed a plan in 2005 that has Department of Nursing to admit an and orientation, the Faculty Mentor helped a majority of students attain their additional 10 students to its high-demand Program that pairs students with instructors, degree goals. Focusing on helping students, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and closer monitoring of the remediation particularly those from underrepresented pre-licensure degree program, bringing program for students who need extra help groups, through a number of special first-year the total of new admissions to 60 per with mathematics and English. programs and intensive communication academic year. with students, the University has emphasized student success and the results have been positive. CSU Stanislaus has been cited in 10 stan

AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

VISION SERVICE By Denise Nordell

A lifelong resident of Turlock and deeply involved in A look around a person’s office can reveal much family, church, and community, Swanson has gar- about the individual, his personal values and nered much public recognition and numerous awards, yet not a single plaque hangs on his office walls. priorities. Such is the case with Matt Swanson, “They’re around here somewhere, in the closet, I think,” President of the CSU Stanislaus Foundation. he states without abashment. The president of a dozen companies, advisor to political candidates, entrepre-

An avid collector of rare guitars, Matt Swanson occasionally makes time to rock out in his office. fall |2010 11

neur, and a founding member of the Turlock acre project to accommodate and nurture “We need to establish a culture of hard work. Business Council, Swanson has just two the development of a major industrial/ We also need to reach out to alumni, who items on his desk, besides his computer: his commercial center in Turlock’s west side. have accomplished much through the edu- date book and his Bible. The walls are The project could mean hundreds if not cation they received from CSU Stanislaus blank; on a credenza appear photos of rock thousands of jobs for the area, and Swan- and are now in a position to give back to guitarists and classic guitars. son wants people to know “that the Uni- the University.” versity is here to train your workforce.” University President Ham Shirvani called Swanson plans to continue in his role as upon Swanson in 2008 to lead the CSU As focused as he is on moving CSU Stan- Foundation President for the foreseeable Stanislaus Foundation, whose sole responsi- islaus forward, Swanson still makes time to future. “I’ll be here awhile longer; there is bility is raising private funds for the Uni- be creative. He is a devoted musician — a still work to be done.” versity. When asked about the positive singer and guitar player who has rubbed impact his leadership has had, he demurs, shoulders with the likes of B.B. King and giving credit to a group of committed indi- Ace Frehley, former lead guitarist for KISS. viduals “who are not afraid to roll up their His creative side also found expression in “Think about it — the CSU is the largest public university in the world. Therefore, it, and we — have the ability to change the world.” sleeves and do the hard work that is neces- The Creation Lab, a company that pro- sary” to advance the University. As difficult duces recordings, books, and the five-time and competitive as the fundraising arena award-winning documentary, “Turlock: A has become, he says, “We need to be aggres- Historical Documentary” created for the sively fundraising, bringing people together, city’s centennial celebration. making connections for the common good.” It is vital, in Swanson’s view, that he and The father of four, with the eldest soon others project passion for the University. entering college, Swanson believes that “Tough times can be the catalyst for posi- Hard work is a tradition within the CSU Stanislaus is “an untapped resource; a tive change; we can create opportunities Swanson family. Swanson’s grandfather jewel. It’s hard to imagine how much our from challenges.” In his vision for the started a turkey ranch in Turlock in 1941. town and region would lose if the Univer- future of CSU Stanislaus, “The University Today, the company’s flagship, Associated sity was not here.” will be seen as a portal connecting people Feed, Inc., is still located on the same to jobs and success, a place to connect to “Think about it — the CSU is the largest property. Swanson’s father led the businesses in the region. With more sup- public university in the world. Therefore, enterprise for many years and is now port, we could establish endowed chairs it, and we­­ — have the ability to change and create new programs that will be semi-retired, with Matt Swanson at the the world.” essential to grow the Valley’s economy. He helm for day-to-day operations. A key strength of Swanson’s is his ability to sees opportunities for “new partnerships unite people and mobilize them to achieve with the College of Business Administra- a common objective. For example, work- tion, in technology, marketing, business, ing with the City of Turlock, Swanson was and finance. We want the University to be instrumental in creating the Westside seen as a partner in finding solutions to Industrial Specific Plan (WISP), a 2,600- business needs of the region.” He continues, 12 STAN FEATURE STORY

Dr. Linda Nowak, aking over as Dean of the College of Dean of the TBusiness Administration in March 2010, Dr. Nowak previously served as College of Executive Director of the Wine Business Business Institute and Professor of Marketing at Sonoma State University. She also served Administration on the School of Business and Economics Executive Management Team at Sonoma State, and has a strong track record in stra- tegic planning, curricular and fiscal man- agement, fundraising, program review and development, accreditation, recruitment, continuing education, and endowment and advisory board management. Dr. Nowak has a Ph.D. in Business Adminis-

20/20 TWO deans SHARE THEIR visions

• Excellence in teaching and learning, Dr. Linda Goodwin, evaluated an online/distance-learning scholarship, and service Dean of the College program for nursing informatics graduate students. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing • Innovation and creativity in technology- of Human and from the University of Kansas and an MSN enhanced teaching and new program Health Sciences and BSN from the University of Missouri. development Dr. Goodwin shared her vision • Effective and efficient operational manage- for the College of Human and ment that is aligned with University budgets and ethical, creative fundraising oming to CSU Stanislaus in June 2010 Health Sciences: Cfrom Duke University where she was a The CSU Stanislaus College of Human and As we move forward, we will focus on member of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences was founded in 2006 and meeting the needs of citizens in our School of Medicine faculty since 1996, Dr. has a solid reputation for quality programs communities, our region, and our state. We Goodwin brings professional interests and and well prepared graduates. As the new will focus on holistic physical and mental strengths in team building, project manage- Dean, I envision building on this strong health promotion through evidence-based ment, data-driven quality improvement, foundation and developing the College into practice that utilizes research and explores leadership for health care culture transfor- a nationally recognized model of preparing new knowledge. And we will focus on mation, grant work, and online instruction. future leaders for human and health healthy communities, human development, Her previous appointments included Director services in our communities, region, and and social relationships and networks. We of the Nursing Informatics Program and state. To accomplish that, we will need to will transition to doing more with tolerance, Director of the Center for Instructional build more support and resources for: respect, and creativity and will role model Technology and Distance Learning at Duke. professionalism for our students, our campus • A culture of quality, diversity, and respect Dr. Goodwin developed, implemented, and colleagues, and our community partners. fall |2010 13

tration from St. Louis University, an MBA prospers as a result of having qualified, This next decade will be an exciting time from Mercer University, and a BS from Cal well-trained graduates. Universities should of growth and opportunity for the Central Poly, San Luis Obispo. also instill a sense of social responsibility Valley. I look forward to forming new alli- and ethics through service-learning and ances with the community as the College Dr. Nowak shared her vision community outreach, so that our gradu- of Business Administration works to for the College of Business ates will incorporate their values in the develop new programs that will prepare Administration: workplace and the community. our students to lead in the future. My vision is for CSU Stanislaus to become The College of Business Administration is the educational nucleus of a thriving, collab- in a unique position to help fulfill these orative Central Valley economy through: goals, through its AACSB-accredited 1. Excellence in educational programs and undergraduate and graduate programs, business research, through the development of cross-disci- plinary programs with other schools, and 2. Support for the business community in through the creation of alliances with the reaching regional economic prosperity. business community and local government. I believe that universities must reach across We strive to aggregate experiences from boundaries to create learning, teaching, multiple organizations through our and research environments that embrace a research, executive education programs, winning philosophy for their regions. Stu- and advisory boards. By synthesizing and dents, faculty, and staff of the university presenting these experiences in meaningful should work together to create a thriving ways, we can significantly enrich the learning environment in which the community of our students and the businesses we serve. TWO deans SHARE THEIR visions

This vision is based on values and assump- tions that the only constant is change, and that California citizens should expect a positive return on their investment in higher education. There will always be problems to solve and differences of opinion, but I firmly believe that honesty is the best policy and that transparency, civility, and good communication will be essential for a positive future. Check out my Twitter communication experiment @CHHSDean. I envision a College where faculty and staff love their work and feel valued and productive; a place where students love learning and are excited and actively engaged; and a place where alumni are proud of their alma mater and willing to give of their time, talents, and resources to help us grow! 14 STAN

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: graduate nets banking career in saudi arabia

Badri Badri Alkadhim, ‘91, BS Com- regional and global expansion look forward to contributing to puter Science, returned to his which has included the opening this fantastic university, financially Alkadhim native Saudi Arabia after gradu- of subsidiary banks in Malaysia, and by whatever means I can.” ating from CSU Stanislaus to Kuwait, and the newest addition attributes much As head of the transaction bank- establish a successful career in Jordan scheduled to open for ing department, the largest in of his success to as a top executive in the global business in November 2010. the AlRajhi corporate banking banking industry. hard work and Alkadhim said his leadership group that includes more than the education Alkadhim is currently assistant role with growing AlRajhi Bank is 225 personnel, Alkadhim over- general manager and head of challenging and requires long sees the operations and staff in he received at the Global Transaction Banking hours, but “it is incredibly the areas of global trade finance, CSU Stanislaus. division with AlRajhi Bank in rewarding, both professionally cash and liabilities management Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The com- and financially.” and corporate solutions, financial pany is one of the largest Islamic institutions and correspondent “I consider myself a successful banks in the world, having banking, product development, person and I attribute this disci- expanded its operation in the corporate networking, and corpo- pline which I have learned to last few years to focus on corpo- rate operations. Alkadhim’s studying in the great educational rate banking. The bank is now department works closely with environment at CSU Stanislaus,” considered a major competitor major international banking cor- Alkadhim said. “I came to see in the region’s corporate banking porations such as JP Morgan, the school in the 1980s, and I industry. Alkadhim has played a Standard Charter, and United loved the university and the key role in launching the bank’s Kingdom-based HSBC. place. I owe them big time and fall |2010 15

Alumni Council leader strives to makes CSU Stanislaus first choice

Making CSU Stanislaus the campus that future students will select as their first choice for earning a degree is high on the priority list of alumnus and Alumni Council member John Jacinto. Jacinto, ’95 BS Finance, President and Co-founder of VisTech Manufacturing since 2003, has been a guest lecturer in the University’s Executive Master of Business Administration degree program and taught classes for the Department of Management, “I want CSU Stanislaus to be a place of first choice for students,” Operations, & Marketing. He strives to return the inspiration, says Jacinto, (pictured with his wife, Edith). “Our greatest asset guidance, and advice he received at CSU Stanislaus that helped is providing students with the full circle community so they him become a success after graduating. want to come here, have a way to draw on the experience of graduates, and then have a way to give back themselves when the time comes.”

Retiring Madera County Schools Chief takes pride in alma mater

“It’s not necessarily a matter Updating Your Sally Frazier, ’69 BA Commu- of where you go to college, Info is Easy nication Disorders, ’71 MA as long as you get out of it Help us and your Speech & Pathology/Commu- what you put into it,” Frazier classmates keep in nication Disorders, has experi- said. “For me, going to CSU touch with you. Keep enced a long and successful us posted with news Stanislaus is something to career in education and attri- about your promotion, be proud of.” butes her degree completion career move, additions experiences at CSU Stanislaus to your family, awards, as playing a key role. or anything else! Please provide us Preparing to step down in December 2010 after 24 years and six with your e-mail terms as Madera County Superintendent of Schools, Frazier said address in order to she takes pride in being one of the first graduates of the Universi- receive the STAN by ty’s former Speech & Language Program for educators and a Me e-newsletter. Log onto: member of the first freshman class that started in 1965. After put- www.MyStanMag.org ting her skills to work in four different school programs, Frazier to find out how. was elected superintendent in 1986 and spearheaded programs that she feels have made a positive difference in the county. Frazier emphasized that her training at CSU Stanislaus provided her with experience that contributed to her success. 16 stan ALUMNI CONNECTION

cheers! to an evening of good taste and fine friends.

STAN By Me, the Office of Alumni Affairs, served up a fine evening of the area’s choice restaurants, vineyards, and breweries. The success of the event would not have been possible without the support and dedication of our Alumni Council, friends, neighbors, and sponsors. For more pictures and a highlight video of the event, visit us online at www.mystanmag.org. We look forward to seeing you in 2011, cheers!

Proudly brought to you by: The 50th Anniversary celebration continues with five days of festivities during Founders’ Week, September 14 – 18. With the University marking a half-century of its history, this is a great time for alumni, friends, former faculty, and staff of CSU Stanislaus to visit the beautiful campus and enjoy its many fine landmarks and improvements. We hope you’ll join in the celebration!

For more information, call (209) 667-3836 or visit www.csustan.edu/50th

Tues wed thurs fri SAt 14 15 16 17 18 Founders Day 4 p.m. Student versus Faculty/ 4 p.m. College of Education 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Arts 4 p.m. CSU Stanislaus Soccer NOON–4 p.m. Family Fun Zone & Staff Softball, Softball Field Reception, Faculty Reception, Main Stage Match vs. CSU San Bernardino, Merchant Fair Development Center Theatre Lobby Stadium Soccer Field 1–4 p.m. Campus Tours 5:30 p.m. Young Alumni BBQ 1–8 p.m. Live Music & Mixer, Teague Park 7:30 p.m. Founders Week 7:30 p.m. Faculty Exhibition: Help us set a new attendance College of the Arts Concert, record and take part in a Entertainment “The Next 50 Years!” commemorative group photo! Snider Recital Hall University Art Gallery

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Years … All in Good Time If the first 50 years are any indication, CSU Stanislaus is marking its 50th year as the home of the California State University, Stanislaus Warriors, commemorating a rich tradition of academic excellence and providing opportunities to share dreams about the great indeed has much to celebrate in 2010 things still to come. on the way to future triumphs. CSU Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani is encouraging everyone to join in the festivities. A series of special programs has been scheduled for the week of September 14, named Founders By Don Hansen & Herb Smart Week to mark the first classes held in 1960. The week of activities will cap three years of celebrations that started in 2007 to mark the University’s 1957 founding. 20 STAN COVER STORY

“We welcome alumni, friends, former Colleges” in the nation by The Princeton faculty and staff to visit CSU Stanislaus Review for the fourth consecutive year, and help us celebrate the University’s CSU Stanislaus has traveled a unique path history along with our present-day to success since its opening day on Sept. reputation as an outstanding university 19, 1960 at the Stanislaus County Fair- providing a high measure of academic grounds. The late California Governor excellence,” Shirvani said. Edmund Brown noted at the opening ceremonies that it was the first time a state CSU Stanislaus has developed into a college had started out with trees and University that is immersed in learning, a lawns before it had a permanent building. nationally accredited higher education institution known for producing the work- Fifty years after its modest startup at the force of the future and generating dollars Fairgrounds, CSU Stanislaus has lived up in the regional economy. It is a university to its expectations as a university campus. with a steadily growing reputation whose It boasts hallowed halls of education, wonderful traditions, and is a happening place where “During this time of celebration, we welcome alumni, friends, and former graduates are proud to say they earned a degree and current faculty and staff to visit CSU Stanislaus and witness the rich heritage forged students are receiving top-quality educational experiences. by the University in just 50 years,” —CSU Stanislaus President, Ham Shirvani “California State University, Stanislaus takes great pride in its rich history and in providing name on a diploma is but an introduction thousands of students with degrees that to the knowledge, skills, and character its have helped them realize the American graduates attain. dream,” Shirvani said. “CSU Stanislaus Whether helping educate nearly 50,000 and its students are an important part graduates, stimulating the Central Valley’s of the state’s promise for the future and CSU Stanislaus President Ham Shirvani economy, adding to campus facilities, or commitment to higher education in the looks over the campus. being named one of the “Best 373 Central Valley. Over the next 50 years, the fall |2010 21

University will continue to develop as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the United States.” Since starting out with only a handful of academic programs in 1960, CSU Stanislaus now offers 40 undergraduate programs, 24 master’s programs, five graduate certificate programs, seven school credential programs, and a doctorate of education which was added in 2008. Lola Johnson, acknowledged as one of the University’s most CSU Stanislaus isn’t alone in reaching the half-centurian mark. Fifty popular and beloved profes- years ago, the California State Legislature put forth a plan to resolve sors who was a member of competition between the state’s public universities and expand educa- the founding faculty at the tional resources, effectively providing the state’s top-performing students Fairgrounds and taught at with the opportunity to achieve college degrees. CSU Stanislaus for 47 years, cherishes her experiences of Today, California’s higher education systems are credited with propelling the early years. After sharing the state’s economy to the top. California has the eighth largest econ- buildings at the Fairgrounds omy in the world thanks to its market diversity with turkey shows, Johnson and investments in new technologies from phar- liked the way the new campus Working the Plan maceuticals to computers. that debuted in 1965 devel- Chiefly engineered by former University of Califor- California’s Higher Ed oped into an ideal place for nia President Clark Kerr, the Master Plan for Higher learning with its beautiful, Roadmap is on Course Education was meant to clarify the roles of the UC, park-like setting. CSU, and community college systems. It declared the UC would focus on research and award mas- ters and doctoral degrees. The CSU system would focus on instruction. The same year we acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Master Plan, education advocates have logged countless hours inside and outside of the Capitol building in Sacramento garnering support for higher education in a labor market that has inspired many Californians to return to college. In some ways, the period leading up to the Master Plan of 1960 is similar to today. California already had an open-door admissions policy and a three-part system of higher education. The state was facing significant state budget problems, an inadequate tax system, and large-scale growth in higher what education enrollment demand. about While there have been four major post-1960 reviews of the Master Plan, the there have been few major structural changes with the exception of the next establishment in 1968 of the Board of Governors of the California Commu- fifty? nity Colleges and the creation in 1974 of the California Postsecondary Edu- We want to know what cation Commission to replace the Coordinating Council for Higher Education. you think the future In December 2009, state legislators began a periodical review of the holds for higher education. Go to: Master Plan to determine whether the plan was meeting its original goals www.mystanmag.org and serving the needs of students and the state’s workforce. The Legisla- and take our survey. ture is reviewing testimony, findings, and data to determine next steps. 22 STAN COVER STORY

“We thought that it would take forever for it to become “Given the budgetary environment facing the CSU and a real university campus at the time, with the tiny universities nationwide, and the demands of society new trees and wide open spaces everywhere,” Johnson and students, it is imperative that CSU Stanislaus said. “I thought I’d never live to see the trees grow up, become more entrepreneurial and innovative in all but it has turned into a gorgeous campus that is now aspects of operations but especially regarding a great source of pride.” academic affairs,” said Dr. James Strong, Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Academic programs must innovate, become more efficient and Shaping the responsive to societal expectations, and better commu- nicate to stakeholders how academe meets their needs next 50 years and provides the support necessary from stakeholders.” Enthusiasm about Warrior tradition is high in the President Shirvani agreed. “Due to the economic Office of Alumni Affairs, where staff is doubling its downturn, our University faces a variety of challenges efforts during the 50th celebrations to reach out to as it seeks to provide a well-rounded education for graduates through a variety of special programs while students while continuing to maintain high academic using its e-newsletter “Stanbyme” to keep alumni in standards, but we remain committed to that mission. touch with CSU Stanislaus and its accomplishments, We must sustain the best parts of our past, but also events, and traditions. boldly reshape and reinvigorate our institutions for the “Our 50th Anniversary is a time to celebrate the future. Faculty, staff, students, and administrators must history of CSU Stanislaus and especially the Univer- continue to work together to support that success. sity’s contribution to the people of the Central Valley,” Self-support programs offered through Extended said Jacob McDougal, ’04 BA Communication Education and increased implementation of online education have been developed through innovation and improved resource management. As a shining example, Strong cites the College of Business Adminis- “Technology is just something tration’s plan to offer a completely online Master of you have to accept … It’s going to Business Administration program that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of be a part of your future.” Business (AACSB). The College of Humanities and Mark Lazari, Chemistry honors Social Sciences and the Nursing program in the College of Human and Health Sciences are also student who graduated from CSU striving to offer more online programs. Stanislaus in the spring, earning the “Technology is just something you have to accept,” prestigious Metzger/Geiger Award said Mark Lazari, a Chemistry honors student who at Commencement. graduated from CSU Stanislaus in the spring, earning the prestigious Metzger/Geiger Award at Commence- ment. “It’s going to be a part of your future.” With social media like Facebook and Twitter adding Studies. “When you examine the hopes and dreams of to other evolving technologies in higher education the founders of CSU Stanislaus, and see how far the — such as Blackboard, the University’s Web-based, institution has come in the last 50 years, as an learning management system that’s been allowing alumnus, you cannot help but be excited about the students to get notes, check grades, and discuss topics next 50 years.” with their classmates and teachers since 2000 — stu- CSU Stanislaus celebrates and respects its history, vision, dents are finding that connecting with classmates and and mission while resiliently advancing through a professors can be as easy online as it is in person. higher education climate that presents new challenges “Online learning has been a blessing for me because it and even greater opportunities in the coming decades. has made it possible to continue with my education Typewriters and large computers are only a memory and reach my goal of achieving a college degree,” of the University’s pioneer years as it focuses on the student Lucia Munoz said. “I have learned just as use of technology to improve and evolve the education much and, at times, more online than in the tradi- its students receive in the coming decades. tional classroom.” fall |2010 23

Private support is becoming the backbone of financial Expansion of Offerings aid and other resources at CSU Stanislaus as state and Partnerships budget deficits continue. Making sure students have the financial support and Recent University degree program additions such as the the resources they need to succeed is an important Master of Science in Nursing (2009), the Doctor of part of the University’s future. That need continues Education in Educational Leadership (2008), the Master to mount, with 72 percent of undergraduates of Science in Genetic Counseling (2008), and the receiving need-based aid. Since distributing an Executive Master of Business Administration (2007) estimated $27,000 in financial aid that first year display the University’s desire to meet the evolving needs at the Fairgrounds 50 years ago, CSU Stanislaus has of students and employers. More of the same is expected dramatically expanded its financial assistance in the future, with possible program additions stemming programs to $42 million per year. from emerging fields such as biotechnology, software engineering, sustainability, health care, and new media. More corporate-academic sponsorships are also being established to bolster academic programs. Recent examples of contributions that are making a difference include a $500,000 partner- ship with Foster Farms in the “Academic programs must creation of the Foster Farms Endowed Chair in Business innovate, become more Economics and a $270,000 efficient and responsive to gift from Kaiser Permanente societal expectations…” to benefit the University’s Nursing Program. —Dr. James Strong, Provost/Vice Buildings like the state-of- President for Academic Affairs the-art Nora and Hashem Naraghi Hall of Science stand as a legacy to how private donors help provide the resources that make “As a CSU campus, one of our primary missions is to CSU Stanislaus an outstanding university that educate students to meet the demands of the workforce,” attracts top students. said Shirvani. “Fulfilling that mission requires us to “With more and more organizations asking for money, constantly review our program offerings and evaluate and getting more sophisticated at asking for it, it will them against emerging fields and industry needs. Then, continue to get tougher to raise money,” said Matt we must work together as a campus community to Swanson, CSU Stanislaus Foundation President. “But develop new programs in line with those needs.” we can’t stop pushing forward; we have to keep going.”

With social media adding to other evolving technologies in higher education, students are finding that connecting with classmates and professors is just as easy online as it is in person. 24 STAN COVER STORY

Buildings like the state-of-the-art Nora and Hashem Naraghi Hall of Science stand as a legacy to how private donors help provide the resources that make CSU Stanislaus an outstanding University that attracts top students.

infrastructure since the campus made its 2011 with the startup of an $18 million Economic impact 1965 debut and accepted its first freshman renovation project on the University’s first CSU Stanislaus continues to have a students in just two main buildings in science building. Projected to create 200 profound impact on the San Joaquin what were then the northern outreaches of construction-related jobs, it is one of only Valley region. Among the findings in a the Turlock countryside. six CSU lease-revenue bond projects recently completed CSU Chancellor’s included in the state budget this year. The With the region continuing to grow and Office report:CSU Stanislaus generates building will provide a home for depart- the demand continuing for college ments from the University’s College “When you examine the hopes and dreams of the founders of of Human & CSU Stanislaus, and see how far the institution has come in the Health Sciences, last 50 years, as an alumnus, you cannot help but be excited including class- rooms, laboratories, about the next 50 years.” and offices. —Jacob McDougal, Director of Alumni Affairs, ’04, BA Communication Studies “This project is critical to meeting a total impact of $169 million graduates needed to attract business and the health care needs of the region,” said on the regional economy, sustains more industry jobs to the area, CSU Stanislaus Shirvani, who was present for the key than 2,000 jobs as one of the region’s plays a substantial role in the effort to legislative vote in the Senate subcommit- largest employers, and generates $8 revitalize the regional economy. Current tee. “I am so pleased that the Legislature million in local tax revenue annually. The enrollment of more than 8,500, in contrast has recognized its importance and the biggest eye opener was the finding that to the 756 who signed up for classes 50 importance of investing in higher educa- CSU Stanislaus alumni generate earnings years ago, is projected to expand in the next tion in order to prepare students for the of $677 million that is attributable to 17 years. The University’s eventual capacity workforce and boost California’s economy.” their degrees, which creates an additional enrollment of 12,000 students is projected $1 billion of industry activity throughout to arrive by 2027, according to the CSU CSU Stanislaus students joined in the the entire state. Stanislaus Master Plan updated in 2009. ongoing campaign to bring the campus infrastructure to a new level in 2006 when More than $200 million has been invested Preparations for that growth are expected they overwhelmingly voted to support a fee in CSU Stanislaus buildings, facilities, and to have an immediate economic impact in increase that funded the Student Recreation fall |2010 25

A graduate attempts to find her place in line before the start of the 2010 commencement ceremony. More than 2,300 students received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in June at the University’s 50th annual commencement ceremonies, bringing to over 41,000 the number of CSU Stanislaus degreed alumni.

Complex at the corner of Geer Road and over the next 50 years enroute to its Christoffersen Parkway. Featuring a lighted 100th anniversary in 2060. stadium, fitness center, and lighted intramu- Everyone is invited to join in the festivities ral field, the facility has provided students to commemorate the University’s first 50 with a valuable resource and helped bring years of academic excellence during the University athletics to a new level as the site first annual September 14-18 Founders of major regional and national sports events. Week Celebration on the CSU Stanislaus CSU Stanislaus students joined in campus. The festivities will include music The future is here and entertainment, food and refreshments, campus tours, a family fun zone, mer- the ongoing campaign to bring Through implementation of strategic chant fair, soccer game, and much more. change stemming from innovative the campus to a new level in 2006 For more information, watch for updates shifts in approaches to the challenges on the CSU Stanislaus 50th Anniversary of the 21st century, CSU Stanislaus is when they overwhelmingly voted Web site at www.csustan.edu/50th. poised to offer students and the region to support a fee increase that the equivalent of an economic and academic fortune as a substantial funded the Student Recreation dividend from the starting investment Complex at the corner of Geer at the fairgrounds. The only question is how many times over that payoff will Road and Christoffersen Parkway. be as the University steers on the continued academic excellence path 26 STAN FEATURE STORY

CSU Stanislaus Graduates span multiple generations In the beginning, all who received their degrees By Don Hansen from what was then Stanislaus State College could be considered first-generation graduates of the new higher education institution.

Many of those pioneer graduates from the would not be possible without having followed in his footsteps. Jan Tucker returned early years have gone on to establish tradi- access to a quality higher education institu- to college after her children were grown, was tions that have carried on through second, tion that their children and grandchildren active in the University’s Service Learning third, and soon-to-be fourth generations are also eager to attend. Program, and works in Turlock’s “We Care over the 50-year history of what is now Cali- Program,” an emergency homeless shelter. “We’re very grateful as a family that the Uni- fornia State University, Stanislaus. More versity was here and gave us the opportu- “CSU Stanislaus is a community university than 41,000 students have earned their nity to pursue degrees in a timely manner,” where we live, and that has been the beauty degrees during those five decades as the said Joseph “Dave” Fliflet, a longtime Hil- of it for our family,” Jan Tucker said. ethnic and cultural diversity of graduates mar educator and administrator from Tur- has evolved with the ages. Mark Duncan, ’81 Art, of Oakdale, his wife, lock, ’67 MA Education Administration. Deborah McPherson, ’78 Teaching Creden- Families who have established second and Fliflet’s daughter, Jan Tucker, ’08 Sociology, tial, and his brother, William Duncan, Jr., ’72 third generation graduate traditions at CSU of Turlock and her two daughters, Jillian, ’04 Sociology, followed their late father, William Stanislaus note that their accomplishments History, and Ashley Tucker, ’09 Mathematics, Duncan, Sr., ’70 Sociology, to CSU Stan- fall |2010 27

Joseph “Dave” Fliflet (’67) islaus. Mark and Deborah took a lot of pride and daughter Jan Tucker (’08) in seeing the third generation link accom- are just one pair of many plished when their daughter Megan Duncan, multi-generational CSU ’08 Biology, graduated. Stanislaus grads. “A lot of our family members have graduated from CSU Stanislaus, and we have encour- aged each other along the way to stick with it and earn our degrees here, and that has helped make a difference for us,” Mark Duncan said. Ruth Puffer, ’67 Sociology, of Turlock trea- sures CSU Stanislaus where three of her children, Susan Maynard, Bob Puffer, and Laura Steichen, and Bob’s stepson, Alex Tejada, have earned degrees after attend- managing the University’s entire Student Baseball teammates Casey Filkins and ing elementary and high school campuses Affairs division, can strongly identify with Colton Beatty followed in the footsteps of their just a few blocks from the University. both groups. The first in his family to go to fathers, Athletic Hall of Fame outfielder Randy “It was a dream come true when we moved to college, the CSU Stanislaus administrator Filkins and second baseman Rob Beatty, who Turlock,” Ruth Puffer, a retired social worker, earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology were Warriors teammates in the late 1970s. said. “I’m extremely proud of my family, and in 1977 from CSU Stanislaus. His entry into Colton’s mother Beth (Bettencourt) Beatty is the fact that they took advantage of the college started the Noble college-going tra- also a CSU Stanislaus graduate. opportunity to earn their degrees here and dition, but prompted his mother to beat him Although they had never met each other pre- used them to establish productive careers.” to degree completion. viously, Casey and Colton discovered their Joining the grandchildren of the pioneer After Ron enrolled in college, his now retired common bond when they became Warrior CSU Stanislaus graduates who are carrying mother, Betty Noble, was inspired to go to teammates. Casey Filkins, a first baseman on the multi-generation tradition are new college in Southern California. She earned heading into his senior year, went to high waves of first-generation students whose her nursing degree before her son gradu- school in Chicago where his father, who parents and grandparents never attended ated from CSU Stanislaus, going on to spent a few years in the New York Yankees college or earned a degree. More than 40 become a charge nurse at a major hospital. organization after leaving CSU Stanislaus, is percent of CSU Stanislaus freshman stu- Noble and his wife, Lynn (Braithwaite), ’78 Lib- now employed in the steel structure industry. dents fall into the first-generation category eral Studies, were pleased to see the multi- Colton Beatty, now a sophomore who played with hopes of establishing their own multi- generation tradition extended when their second base in his first season with the generation college graduate traditions. daughter, Roslynn, receive her Psychology Warriors, is from Atwater. Some already have. degree in 2006. “I was well aware there is a great baseball tradi- Ron Noble, CSU Stanislaus Associate Vice “The whole idea of what we tell first-genera- tion at Stanislaus and knew I wanted to go to a President and Dean of Students currently tion students here at CSU Stanislaus is that smaller school and play baseball in California earning that degree and demon- like my dad did,” said Casey Filkins, a double strating to their families that it major in biology and business administration can be done becomes what it’s from Chicago. He hopes to pursue a career in all about,” Noble said. the pharmaceutical industry after graduation. The added challenge of compet- Like the thousands who have graduated ing in the footsteps of relatives before them, Filkins and many of his fellow who have distinguished them- students are current role models for future selves as Warrior athletes generations of CSU Stanislaus graduates. draws some from far and wide.

Cal State Stanislaus baseball teammaters Colton Beatty and Casey Filkins. 28 STAN

50 th Anniversary Fundraising Gala fifty years in the making—it was a pretty big deal. CSU Stanislaus’ 50th Anniversary and advancement,” said Foun- Fundraising Gala featuring dation President, Matt Swanson. former Alaska Governor Sarah “This year, we are excited to Palin proved to be the largest exceed that goal and set a new fundraising event in the Univer- fundraising record. But at the sity’s history, raising more than end of the day, it is the univer- $211,000 for student scholar- sity and its students who will ships. More than 370 guests benefit the most.” attended the gala, which received media attention world- “Our number one goal is to help raise wide. “Our number one goal is to help raise much-needed much-needed funds for university funds for university programs programs and advancement” —Matt Swanson, Foundation President fall |2010 29 30 STAN

Philanthropy REPORT

In a move that will allow Warrior basketball and volleyball call it teams to play in a facility whose name is synonymous with luxury vehicles, Warrior Arena will soon don a new name: FITZPATRICK Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena. The owners of Valley Lexus/Valley BMW in Modesto and other car dealerships in the Bay Area, the Fitzpatricks gifted $500,000 ARENA to California State University, Stanislaus in September 2009. To honor their legacy of support for higher education, Warrior Arena is being renamed the Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena. The Fitzpatricks are active in supporting Warrior Athletics and regularly attend home basketball games. They have a long-stand- ing relationship with CSU Stanislaus, with Ed having served on the University’s Foundation Board of Directors for many years.

50 Reasons to Give Last year, we reintroduced the Alumni Annual Giving program, which allows alumni to direct their gifts to their specific college, department, or athletic program. In honor of our 50th anniversary, we have set a fundraising goal of $50,000 for 50 years of excellence. Your gift will help fund scholarships, support great faculty, or underwrite new academic programs. To give: www.csustan.edu/50th/Reasons.

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Foster The gift that Farms (truly) keeps Endowed on giving Chair

• Since 1984, more than 200 • The late John Demergasso, a Recognizing a need within the More than two-thirds of stu- students have received the Stanislaus County native and region for economic forecast- dents who attend CSU Stan- Marjorie H. Bright Scholarship. distinguished attorney, was ing, Ron Foster, President and islaus receive financial aid Bright’s daughter, Carol Bright instrumental in the presenta- CEO of Foster Farms, donated through grants, loans, or schol- Tougas, currently serves on tion of a major gift leading to $500,000 to California State arships. Among the hundreds of the CSU Stanislaus Foundation the construction of the Univer- University, Stanislaus in July scholarships available to aspir- Board of Directors. sity’s Demergasso-Bava Hall 2009 to fund the creation of ing undergraduates and gradu- that opened in 1998. That the Foster Farms Endowed ate students, a handful stand • More than 20 faculty members year, he also created a schol- Chair in Business Economics. out as examples of extraordi- have been named as recipients arship program that bears his nary generosity by donors in of Naraghi Faculty Research A search for the endowed chair name for fellowships to gradu- whose names scholarships Enhancement Grants since the is currently taking place. The ate students in business, edu- have been offered since the program was established in chair holder will have expertise cation, public administration, early years of the university. 2008 by the Nora and Hashem in Econometrics and will and nursing. During our celebration of the Naraghi Estate. The late San engage in economic forecast- University’s 50th anniversary, Joaquin Valley almond growers, If you are interested in endow- ing for the region and help we take time to thank and honor whose daughter, Sharon, and ing a scholarship so that future business leaders, investors, these donors for the role they grandson, Hashem, graduated generations may benefit, please and citizens make informed have played in providing access from CSU Stanislaus, also gave contact University Advancement decisions based on a thor- to a top-quality education. $2 million in 2006 to help at (209) 667-3131. A minimum ough understanding of the develop the CSU Stanislaus investment of $10,000 estab- economic landscape. • Since its creation in 1991 in Naraghi Hall of Science. lishes a scholarship endow- honor of the late Mary Stuart The faculty member will teach ment in your name, or in the Rogers, the Rogers Scholar- • Jane Evans Vilas has been a classes, conduct research, mentor name of your choice. CSU Stan- ship Program has awarded longtime benefactor of university students, and add expertise to islaus Development staff will $2.5 million in grants to more scholarships, beginning in 1991. the business and economics work with you, the donor, to than 400 students. The For more than a decade, she programs at CSU Stanislaus. determine criteria for awarding scholarships are awarded by contributed to the general your annual scholarship from the Mary Stuart Rogers Foun- President’s Scholars Program, the interest earned on your dation, administered by the and endowed a Presidential endowment. Other scholar- original donor’s son, John, Scholarship in her name in 2006, ships in various amounts are and his wife June. offering a grant of up to four also available. years for top academic students. 32 STAN PHILANTHROPY

YoUR NAME ON CAMPUS CSU Stanislaus has a building with your name on it. OK, not yet, at least. But if you’re a donor looking to make a gift in support of the University, a building that dons your name is definitely a possibility. Naming opportunities exist for many high-traffic, highly visited areas of the campus, including the Ampitheatre, Bookstore, Student Recreation Complex, Child Development Center, and University Student Union, just to name a few. There are also classrooms and various outdoor structures that are waiting to be named. Over the past 50 years, the Classroom Building has been renamed Bizzini Hall, the Professional Schools Building became known as Demergasso-Bava Hall, and Science II became the Naraghi Hall of Science: all because people wanted to make the future that much brighter for students and the community by offering their financial support.

Child Development Center Named Rooms If you would like more information on various naming Event Center Boyett Petroleum Conference Room opportunities available at CSU Stanislaus, please call Game Room Carol Burke Student Lounge University Advancement at: (209) 667-3131. Pool Ernie Gemperle Lecture Hall Quad George and Dianne Gagos Digital Reflecting Pond Media Studio Softball Field Norm Porges Lecture Hall Student Health Center Facilities Faculty Development Center Student Recreation Complex Named Buildings Al Brenda Track Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Tennis Courts Demergasso-Bava Hall Teague Park Services Gateway Building University Union Dorothy & Bill Bizzini Hall Available Nora & Hashem Naraghi Fitzpatrick Arena Ampitheatre Hall of Science Flora and Bernell Snider Baseball Field Vasché Library Music Recital Hall Bookstore John Stuart Rogers Cafeteria (North and South Dining) fall |2010 33

“We are open for business, accessible, Focus affordable, and convenient. Stockton has been here for a long time and we are here for the long haul.” Forward — James Strong, CSU Stanislaus Provost

By Denise Nordell Chug. Chug. Puff. Puff. I think I 16-month degree completion become a center for health can. I think I can. Indeed, the program leading to a B.A. in care education.” story of the Stockton Center, Criminal Justice. Another exam- Students attend Stockton for a the satellite campus of CSU ple is a new pre-licensure Nurs- variety of reasons, but the driv- Stanislaus at University Park in ing program that could begin as ing reason is the courses that Stockton, reads a little like the early as Fall ’11. Designed with are offered and the conve- classic tale of perseverance in degree-holders who may be nience of attending classes the face of multiple challenges. looking to change careers in close to home. Moreover, CSU In the past, the Stockton Center mind, students would be able to Churchill’s focus is on develop- Stanislaus is the only four-year was able to offer a broad range complete all of the upper-division ing scholarship support for public university within a of courses across many disci- courses required for their RN Stockton students. “Every day, I 35-mile radius. Students like plines — education, business, degrees at the Stockton Center. see hard-working students, the Stockton campus because and many others. “But the ‘new most of whom are juggling “We are doing all we can to sus- of its smaller class sizes and normal,’” according to CSU Stan- home, jobs, and school to better tain classes and programs because they enjoy the small- islaus Provost James Strong, themselves. These are the peo- given the current economic cli- campus feel. Innovation and “demands that we target our offer- ple who most deserve and mate and are looking for any flexibility are keywords these ings more.” These days, with appreciate our support. A opportunities we can to bring days: for example, a number of resources strained due to severe $5,000 scholarship not only more classes back to Stockton,” Stockton courses are delivered state budget cuts, the focus is funds a CSU Stanislaus educa- says Strong. “The biggest oppor- via ITV - interactive courses tele- more program-specific, in order tion for one year, it’s also an tunity we and our partners see is vised from Turlock. to fill targeted needs and respond investment in the future of in the area of health care.” to student and workforce Director of Development for the Stockton.” demands. For instance, a number Community leaders anticipate Stockton Center Marni Churchill of courses leading to a doctoral a shortage of health care work- observes, “Our students look For more information on how degree in educational leadership, ers with the potential opening and think a little differently than you can contribute to the designed for education profes- of a new veterans’ rehab facil- those you will find at a typical sionals, are currently available. ity and clinic and a state-run college campus. Most are part- success of the Stockton Center, long-term care facility for time students, working adults contact Marni Churchill at One exciting new program, prison inmates. “Our vision is looking to finish their degrees.” (209) 667-3641 or visit www/ which began August 10, is a for the Stockton Center to csustan.edu/stockton. 34 STAN

FOCUS ON FACULTY

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Julia Sankey’s dinosaur research leads to new discovery in Texas Julia Sankey was part of the team Finding dinosaurs is nothing new that discovered the “Texas head” to the CSU Stanislaus professor and dinosaur in Big paleontologist, Julia Sankey. Bend National Park.

Coming up with clues about which dinosaurs and other animals and fellow researchers Nicholas Longrich of Yale University and lived in North America and how these animals, environments, Darren Tanke (who discovered the skull dome) of the Royal Tyrell and climates changed leading up to their mass extinction 65.5 Museum of Paleontology in Canada described and named the new million years ago is what her current research is about. dinosaur, Texacephale langstoni. This means “Texas head” and in honor of Wann Langston, a renowned paleontologist who made Recently, Sankey’s team discovered a new dinosaur in Texas which many fossil discoveries in Big Bend National Park. has gained international notice. Sankey calls the recent discovery from Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas, where she holds The new species is one of about a dozen species with thick bony a research permit from the National Park Service and takes stu- skull domes which Longrich speculates were probably used to ram dents on field trips, “a really exciting find.” one another head-on in a manner similar to modern-day musk oxen and cape buffalo. The new discovery was a partial skull of a ‘dome-head’ dinosaur or pachycephalosaur. These plant-eating dinosaurs are characterized “This was a really exciting find. When Darren found it on our Jan- by thick bony skull domes. This new species was the size of a uary 2008 trip, we were on cloud nine for the rest of the trip,” medium dog and is approximately 74 million years old. Sankey Sankey said. “We were dying to tell the world, but we knew we fall |2010 35

had to wait until it got published. Then, Jane Howard of Psychology when Nick got involved things got even named one of county’s more exciting…with adventures like get- ting the skull through airport security, “Outstanding Women” finding the second specimen, etc. It’s great fun to do research, especially with such great friends and colleagues.”

The discovery of the new species also sup- CSU Stanislaus Professor of Psychology Jane ports the idea that dinosaurs from Texas Howard, who has done groundbreaking work and other southern areas were distinct on research and projects involving people from their northern neighbors in Canada with special needs and autism disorders, was and the northern United States. honored as one of the Outstanding Women of Stanislaus County in February 2010. The remote Big Bend National Park has become a favorite paleontological research Howard, a member of the CSU Stanislaus site for Sankey who has been there with faculty since 1978, was recognized for her fellow researchers and/or CSU Stanislaus dedicated support of women and children in students at least once a year since 1994. providing innovative intervention services to Her visits have been rewarding as evi- children. She founded and co-directed the denced by the large collection of discoveries, Center for Direct Instruction at CSU Stan- including a four-foot long hadrosaur femur islaus in 1979 to provide intensive literacy that ranged in weight up to 31/2 tons, a remediation to local schoolchildren. Howard variety of bones and is also co-founder and co-director of the Ken- teeth, as well as dall School and Therapeutic Pathways in drawers full of dino- Modesto. The agencies provide intensive saur eggshells and behavior analytic intervention to young chil- other fossils. dren with autism spectrum disorders. Co-editor of a book published two years ago that describes the earth’s ecosys- Since 1994, Sankey tems millions of Costa, Hodge has visited Big years ago when named to endowed Bend numerous dinosaurs and other times with fellow extinct animals professorships researchers roamed the planet, and students. Sankey has partici- pated in significant dinosaur discover- ies all over North America and worked Dr. Elmano Costa, professor of Teacher Edu- Palmer served on the California State Uni- with the world’s top paleontologists and cation at CSU Stanislaus since 1995, was versity, Stanislaus’ Foundation Board of dinosaur experts. During a 2007 excursion named the Christie Sue Whalen-Saxton Pro- Directors for a decade and was also a to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, a rare fessor of Teacher Education. This endow- founding member of the Emanuel Medical dinosaur nest with eggs was discovered, ment was established to support and Center Auxiliary, one of the largest hospital along with the skeleton of a dinosaur on it. enhance teacher-training programs. volunteer groups in the region. Whalen-Saxton received her B.A. degree in “I love taking students out in the field to do An endowed professor is among the most 1977 and her teaching credential in 1979 field work and research and bringing all of important gifts to higher education and a from CSU Stanislaus. it into the classroom,” Sankey said. “Stu- vital tool to ensure faculty excellence. An dents have made a number of discoveries of Dr. Peggy Hodge, a professor and chair of endowed professor honors and recognizes their own, and that’s always exciting.” the Department of Nursing who joined the the distinction of superior faculty while pro- CSU Stanislaus faculty in 2003, was named viding invaluable financial support. the Marian Palmer Professor of Nursing. 36 STAN FOCUS ON FACULTY

Founding faculty Charter faculty Record-setting member Enoch Haga veteran Jim Hanson English Professor recalls his first day cherishes startup role Lola Johnson remembers fun times

Enoch Haga, who was hired to teach busi- In the mind of Jim Hanson, a member of the Although longtime CSU Stanislaus English ness education at what was then called CSU Stanislaus founding faculty, there will Professor Lola Johnson was usually all Stanislaus State College, still cherishes the always be a sense of accomplishment for business in the classroom, the popular fact that he taught the first class conducted at having been in on the planning of what has teacher had a fun side as well that the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on Septem- become an outstanding higher education endeared her to students. ber 19, 1960, as a charter faculty member. institution over the past 50 years. The Warrior Day tradition, established in “As the day approached for actual students “Starting in July 1960, there was a group of 1962 during the University’s second aca- to appear in scheduled classes, I was sur- about 10 people who met every Wednesday demic year, stands out in the many fond prised to discover that the first class would evening with President J. Burton Vasché at memories of Johnson. She was one of the be mine,” said Haga, now retired and living Paul’s Motel in Turlock to plan out what the CSU Stanislaus founding faculty in 1960 in the Sacramento area. University should be and where it should go and established the record for years of ser- in the future with the move to the new cam- vice during her 47-year career. Johnson said There were only a few students in the pus,” said Hanson, the first science faculty she enjoyed joining in on the Warrior Day accounting class he taught at 8 a.m. that member hired in that startup year at the activities with other faculty, staff, adminis- morning, but Haga recalls that students Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. “I can trators, and students for a day of fun that conducted a systems study project for Med- remember that the group increased in num- always featured plenty of funny moments. icAlert. Haga said he took a $300 a month bers as we met each week until we opened pay cut after teaching prisoners at the Cali- “We had a professor in the Music Depart- the doors on September 19.” fornia Medical Facility in Vacaville to take ment named Giovanni Camajani who always the job at Stanislaus State after accepting With so little time to prepare for the startup dressed really sharp, with the fancy suits President J. Burton Vasche’s offer. of a new state college, there were a lot of and sleeve garters, who was pitching in a tasks to accomplish and plenty of meetings, softball game that day,” Johnson said. “I “I asked Dr. Vasche how long I had to decide according to Hanson. Having a leader with can still see him out there trying to get the — as I had a family to support,” Haga recalled Vasche’s experience at the state college ball over the plate and students trying to hit with a laugh. “He said ‘five minutes.’ That level in Sacramento was a major asset as his pitches that were all over the place.” was his pressure play.” the tiny group of administrators, faculty, “Through the years there were tears, but and staff formed a “family” bond, he noted. there was also lots of laughter,” Johnson “It was a family affair of getting the place said. “I still miss going to class and working together,” Hanson said. “The most exciting with students.” thing for me as a young professor coming in from the College of the Pacific was getting all of the science facilities and labs together, and ordering all of the equipment.” fall |2010 37

Philosophy Professor Jim Tuedio writes about the fabled Grateful Dead

Jim Tuedio, a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the University’s Honors Program, has authored a book about his favorite musical group, The Grateful Dead. He wrote The Grateful Dead in Concert with the goal of bringing attention to the phenomenon of the Grateful Dead concert experience. His book is composed of 20 essays that detail The Grateful Dead, and provide insight into the role their CSU Stan- music played on their fans. The book discusses the islaus faculty music in educational terms, and also the traditional “Deadhead” experience, dating back to the beginning of members the band’s career path. are prolific Tuedio earned his Ph.D. and MA in Philosophy from the researchers University of Colorado, Boulder. and writers. Last year alone, CSU Stanislaus professors penned, Susan Neufeld and edited, and published more than Jonnie Shawkey author 150 books, papers, and journal book about parental articles. From business to music involvement to science, faculty writings are compiled and published by The Susan Neufeld and Jonnie Shawkey, Professors in the Office of Research and Sponsored Department of Teacher Education, came together to Programs in the annual Research publish 1-2-3, Parent, Child and Me, about parental involvement in the education of children. Their book dis- Compendium, which is available for cuses the role that parents should hold in their chil- review at www.csustan.edu/orsp. dren’s education, as well as communication methods that teachers and parents should practice when com- municating with children.

Trystan T. Cotten, CSU Stanislaus Assistant Professor of African “Stories of American studies, served as co-editor of a recently released new Oprah” book book titled Stories of Oprah: The Oprahfication of American Culture. edited by Published by University Press of Mississippi, “Stories of Oprah” is a new collection of essays that explores TV talk show host Oprah Win- faculty frey’s broad reach as an industry and media brand. Contributors member analyze a number of topics touching on the ways in which her cul- tural output shapes contemporary America. Trystan Cotten has also co-edited two other books, Cultural Sites of Critical Cotten Insight: Philosophy, Aesthetics, and African American and Native Women’s Writings and (Un)Making Race, Re-making Soul: Trans- forming Aesthetics and the Practice of Freedom. 38 STAN

WARRIOR HIGHLIGHTS

husband and wife Husband-and-wife duo Kasey and Annie can honors with a jump of 12 feet, 8 Burlingham bolstered Cal State Stanislaus’ inches during the indoor season and was reach new heights reputation as the home of great pole vault- one of 16 women’s vaulters to qualify for in national pole ers with outstanding seasons in 2010 for the national meet. the Warrior track and field squads. vault competition CSU Stanislaus pole vaulting coach Tom The senior standouts, who have been mar- Brenda praised the Burlinghams for their ried for five years, both qualified for the dedication to excel in qualifying for the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Out- nationals. Brenda has coached a number of door Track and Field championships in All-American vaulters at CSU Stanislaus, Charlotte, North Carolina. Kasey, who won including 2004 and 2005 national women’s the 2009 pole vaulting title with a school champion Chaunte Mitchell who holds the record jump of 18 feet, 8 ½ inches, earned NCAA Division II and CSU Stanislaus records All-American honors in tying for eighth place in the event with 13 feet, 3 ½ inches. at the national meet. Annie won All-Ameri- fall |2010 39

Track & Field Athletes TO Race to Turlock for NCAA Division II Tourney It hasn’t been open more than a year, but the Al Brenda Track already has its first big gig. Part of the CSU Stanislaus Stu- dent Recreation Complex that opened last summer, the facility will host the 2011 NCAA Divi- sion II Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field warrior athletes Championships on May 26-28. adorn HALL OF FAME The three-day event is expected to attract more than 1,000 stu- dent-athletes from across the nation, and national television On Dec. 22, 1960 at 8:30 p.m., Warrior Ath- the Regional Championships in 2007, and coverage is anticipated. letics participated in its inaugural sporting countless other feats? “This is a wonderful opportunity event, a men’s basketball game in the Tur- With so many accomplishments to honor, to showcase the University’s lock City League. The opponent, the Turlock Warrior Athletics inducted its inaugural Hall great athletic facilities and the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, was no doubt a of Fame class in 2000. Since then, more region’s treasures,” said Univer- far cry from current NCAA Division II com- than 50 individuals have been selected to sity President Ham Shirvani petition, but the game was the beginning achieve the highest honor that those associ- referring to the various business of what was to be a rich athletic history ated with CSU Stanislaus sports can attain. establishments that will house, at CSU Stanislaus. entertain, and feed the large A lot has changed at CSU Stanislaus since So much athletic talent has filtered through gathering of people that will the University moved to its current location CSU Stanislaus over much of the past 50 come to Turlock. in 1965, but the following sampling of four years, bringing 14 NCAA Championships in Hall of Famers agreed that the University’s Adding to an already strong golf and baseball, 23 conference champion- advancement of its grounds and facilities partnership between the Uni- ships, countless All Americans, and endless has brought CSU Stanislaus into a new ech- versity and the surrounding Warrior pride. elon of academic distinction. community, the championship Who can forget Rusty Kuntz and his seven- event is expected to generate “The campus went from two buildings with year career in the big leagues, Jim Bowen more than $500,000 in revenue no grass and no trees when I was a fresh- coaching the baseball team to back-to-back for the City of Turlock and sur- man to the physical beauty it has become NCAA titles, Shannon Donnelly setting more rounding area, according to today,” said Dave Gomes, a member of the than 30 women’s basketball records, Jim Turlock Chamber of Commerce 2000 inaugural Hall of Fame Class. “It’s Hanny’s golf teams winning 12 National Convention & Visitors Bureau completely night and day.” Championships, the softball team claiming CEO Sharon Silva’91. continued … 40 STAN WARRIOR HIGHLIGHTS

In the spirit of catching up with some of the greatest contributors to Will there be a football program at CSU Stanislaus sometime in the Warrior Athletics, what follows is a capsulated listing of four Hall of next 50 years? “I think there will be. Turlock is the type of town that is Fame inductees, what they were able to accomplish, what they’re looking for something it can get behind and be excited about, espe- up to now, and their answers to perhaps the most commonly asked cially with as fast as it is growing. Back in the 80s, we filled that gym.” question in the 50-year history of Warrior Athletics. Jim Hanny Hall of Fame class: 2000 Dave Gomes Hall of Fame class: 2000 What he accomplished: Arguably the most-successful coach in Cal What he accomplished: In addition to working for the Office of State Stanislaus history, Hanny led Warrior Golf teams to 12 Financial Aid for 33 years and graduating from CSU Stanislaus national championships and 10 conference championships span- (B.A.’69), Gomes relentlessly volunteered his time as scorekeeper ning three decades. His 42 years as a University icon also include at Warrior basketball games for more than 40 years. He also announced serving as the inaugural men’s basketball coach in 1966, com- Cal State Stanislaus baseball games and served as scorekeeper. manding the team for seven seasons. How he did it: “Baseball is just so enjoyable. I’ve always had a great How he did it: “I considered myself an excellent recruiter. I recruited time. My experiences (at CSU Stanislaus) have always been cen- good kids. They liked me and I liked them. I was committed to my tered around people. I’ve met a number of great people over the athletes and I just loved those guys.” years and built great relationships. When I started, it was a unique What he is up to now: “I don’t do anything nowadays,” Hanny says opportunity — we were trying to build something. The University has of being uninvolved with the golf team’s coaching. “They’re doing a brought me a lot of pride and enjoyment.” good job and don’t need me to mess around with them. I talk with What he is up to now: Spoiling his two grandchildren. He doesn’t do John (Cook) once in a while.” Jim still takes in a few basketball much basketball announcing anymore, but still devotes his time to games at the University each year. “I’m in my 80s, but people tell baseball games, where he served as public address announcer in me I look 50 or 60 — I know that’s just propaganda,” he jokes. 20 of 25 home games this past year. Will there be a football program at CSU Stanislaus sometime in Will there be a football program at CSU Stanislaus sometime in the next 50 years? There will be. It’ll happen. Yes, it’s expensive. But the next 50 years? “I can’t imagine so, because we’ve been asking the problems can be solved. It’s difficult for a university to do it, but it and answering that question for the past 45 years. A football pro- can be done. It takes people from the community to be on board.” gram is incredibly expensive. Even in good budget times it was Kim Duyst Hall of Fame class: 2005 tough (to garner financial support). We’ve been so fortunate to get to where we are as an athletic program.” What she accomplished: From 1986-2007, Duyst guided cross Doug Cornfoot Hall of Fame class: 2004 country and track and field athletes to 70 All-American honors, coached four individual national champions, and led the Warriors to What he accomplished: On top of holding the Warrior single-game a fourth place national track and field team finish in 1994. She was record for rebounds (30) and being an all-conference selection dur- inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches ing his career, Cornfoot (B.A. Physical Education ’82) led the War- Association Hall of Fame in 2008. riors to the NCAA Division III Final Four in 1982. How she did it: “The fact is that I recruited great kids and athletes How he did it: “As a team, we got along better than any team I’ve with great character who were solid academically. They soon found ever been on. We worked so well together.” out that the University was one of best kept secrets in the area.” What he is up to now: Cornfoot is the boys basketball coach at Tur- What she is up to now: As the University’s Associate Athletics Direc- lock High. Most recently, he coached the team to a semifinal tor/Senior Women’s Administrator, Duyst works with student athletes appearance in the Section Division I Championships as part of a everyday, especially those that are part of the CHAMPS/Life Skills pro- 24-7 season record. When season is over and summer training is gram. She’s also the Chair of the Division II Track and Field Committee. done, Cornfoot hits the links and plays a few holes — he’s 16 handi- Will there be a football program at CSU Stanislaus sometime in cap. Talking about his handicap, Cornfoot explains, “It’s good the next 50 years? “Anything’s a possibility. Fifty years is a long enough to have fun, but not good enough to win money.” period of time.”.

Visit www.stanmag.org for Now that you’ve had a slight refresher on Warrior Athletics, go online to a photo gallery and complete www.mystanmag.org and share your fondest memories of Warrior Athlet- list of Hall of Fame honorees. ics, talk about your favorite Warrior over the years, or perhaps talk about what the future holds for CSU Stanislaus Athletics. Go Warriors! Student fall |2010 41 SpotlightS

Anabel Leal A true college success story, Anabel came to CSU Stanislaus from South- Jessica Padilla ern California ready to take on the world. The daughter of farm workers, The first in her family to go to college, Boomer Donnell she grew up working alongside her Jessica attends classes at the CSU His name is Dustin, but everyone parents and older brothers working Stanislaus-Stockton Center where who knows him calls him Boomer. in the fields. She graduated in June she is on track to earn her BA in psy- It’s a fitting name for a guy who bat- with degrees in Business Adminis- chology on her way toward a mas- ted .310 in 21 games for the Warrior tration (Accounting concentration) ter’s degree in counseling. Stockton Baseball team in this past year. and Spanish, and has already Center is a good fit for Jessica because Boomer is working toward his B.A. in interned in Washington, D.C. Her the classes are small and the location Business Administration with the next challenge she looks to tackle? is convenient to her Stockton home. hopes of attending graduate school Staring her accounting career — back Jessica credits her involvement with and attaining his M.B.A. Fittingly, in April, she received a job at Pricewa- Psi Chi sorority for teaching her he’s planning on working with stu- terhouseCoopers in the Bay Area. much about leadership skills. dents as a collegiate coach.

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