Spring 2016

Stanislaus State

Building Warrior Pride President Joseph F. Sheley leaves his mark on Stanislaus State. Proud to be part of the region’s university

A WORD FROM PRESIDENT SHELEY

I announced my upcoming and employers. The difference: Finally, the most gratifying part of our retirement recently. People now Gratitude for the chance to attend time here rests with the many friends ask about the accomplishments college now is joined with pride in we’ve made in the region - the sincere, of which I am proudest. There the Stan State diploma. honest, hardworking people who step up are several, but none is mine for each other. The chance to make such alone. My wife Bernadette and Changing people’s lives is important, but Stan State’s impact on our region - friends also has created the opportunity I were fortunate to have joined to remove the symbolic moat around the a University community indeed, on the entire San Joaquin Valley - is equally so. The Valley desperately campus. The difference: California State that truly wishes to make a University, Stanislaus no longer is the difference, and it shows. needs college graduates if it is to diversify its economy, attract new businesses, and university that happens to reside in the region. It is the Region’s University. Stanislaus State’s enrollment is climbing allow our college graduates to put their again (about 9,200) as a new generation education to work. We are producing What more could we ask for? Thank of “first-in-the-family” degree-seekers those degree-holders. A broader array you for letting us be a part of a great enters its gates. The University perhaps of businesses is taking a second look University community. is proudest of its role in helping families at the region, understanding that they achieve their piece of the American will not have to import a professional

dream. Most of our graduates will stay in workforce. The difference: The region the region, raise families here, and send now sees Stan State as part of its larger their kids to Stan State because it is a economic engine, and strengthening Joseph F. Sheley higher education now receives bipartisan serious university whose alumni (about President t 55,000) are assets to their communities legislative support.

2 STAN Magazine 7 14 25 26 7 | The Story of Becoming Stanislaus State To reach the point of unveiling the new University brand took more than a year of hard work. But the process doesn’t stop there. 14 | Building Warrior Pride The pride President Sheley has reignited in Stanislaus State students, graduates and the community will be a driving force for generations to come. 18 | One Purpose: Scholarships for Success Students share messages of gratitude for the volunteers and donors who raised nearly $450,000 during the 2015 One Purpose annual campaign. 25 | Q & A with Maggie White Selected to serve as a student representative for the California State University Board of Trustees, Maggie White is a voice for the 467,000 18 students enrolled at CSU campuses.

INVESTING IN STUDENT SUCCESS Volunteers and students celebrate 26 | Tuedio’s Grateful Trip Almost Never Began during the six-week One Purpose campaign for scholarships that will be awarded Stanislaus State Dean James Tuedio is a renowned scholar of the seminal to Stanislaus State students who demonstrate academic excellence. rock band The Grateful Dead, but he almost missed the bus.

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STAN Magazine is published by the Office of Communications and Public Affairs in the Division of University Advancement at Stanislaus State. President Director, Communications Senior Web and Electronic If you receive more than one copy of STAN Magazine, please pass it along to a friend of Joseph F. Sheley and Creative Services Communications Developer Stanislaus State. If you would like to support Stanislaus State, visit csustan.edu/giving. Janice Curtin Mandeep Khaira Vice President for Stanislaus State serves a diverse student body of more than 9,000 at two locations in the Central University Advancement Senior Writer and Photographers Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Center, located in the city’s Shirley Pok Content Specialist Marty Bicek, Jaspal Khaira, historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for dedicated faculty, high-quality academic Brian VanderBeek Justin Souza programs and exceptional value, the University offers more than 100 majors, minors and areas of Associate Vice President concentration, along with 24 master’s degree programs and a doctorate in educational leadership. University Development Senior Communications Stay in touch! Michele Lahti and Public Affairs Specialist Phone: 209.667.3131 Kristina Stamper Fax: 209.664.3026 Associate Vice President csustan.edu Communications and Graphic Designer Public Affairs Steve Caballero Tim Lynch

Stanislaus State is a proud member of the California State University, a 23-campus system across California. With more than 467,000 students, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. The CSU is indispensable to California’s economic prosperity and diverse communities, and is renowned for the quality of its teaching and for its job-ready graduates. calstate.edu

Spring 2016 3 NEWS BRIEFS University Joins Local Effort to Conserve Water Stanislaus State It’s still too early to tell how Irrigation District, the City much the current El Niño of Turlock and Turlock Continues to Earn National Praise weather pattern will quell Unified School District the catastrophic four-year held regular roundtable There are four concepts at In September, Stanislaus State drought, but no matter the meetings during the the heart of the mission of made the Princeton Review’s outcome Stanislaus State is spring and summer to every university in the CSU prestigious list of the nation’s poised to be a key partner share ideas about the system: helping students top 380 schools, based solely in the region’s water strategies that have exceed expectations, serving on the quality of academics, conservation efforts. worked for each agency. underserved communities, for a 10th straight year. Not only is the University The esultr of the achieving academic excellence And in October, in a study on the cutting edge of collaboration was the and spurring upward mobility. commissioned by National use and reuse with its development of a unified Not coincidentally, Stanislaus Public Radio, Stanislaus was innovative campus water approach for conveying State has been honored for ranked No. 5 in the nation for system, it has entered into the message of conservation. its commitment to students the “upward mobility” of its an ongoing dialogue with “We take pride in our in each of those four areas in students. The top four schools Turlock’s three other major approach to water 2015. The flow of accolades on the list were Harvard, water users to determine management,” President speaks clearly about how well MIT, Stanford and UC Irvine. the best ways to conserve Joseph F. Sheley said. the University is serving the “The recognition we’re the most precious “Thanks to our technology region and the state. natural resource. receiving means we’re being and our people we are In July, Money magazine noticed as one of the best Representatives from setting an example and ranked Stanislaus State No. 3 colleges at serving its core Stanislaus State, Turlock making a difference.” overall and No. 1 among the constituency,” said University nation’s public universities President Joseph F. Sheley. for helping students “exceed “Members of the region are expectations,” while in the experiencing the thrill and same month U.S. News & pride that comes with a son or World Report ranked Stan daughter becoming the first State ninth for attracting in the family to earn a college Hispanic students. degree and opening doors to success.”

4 STAN Magazine Josephine Hazelton, Political Science Major

Historic Fall Season for Mayor’s Public Policy Award Warrior Athletes Comes to Fruition

Warrior athletes made history Despite losing in the Last fall, Turlock Mayor Gary Soiseth announced that he during the fall semester, as conference final, the men’s would donate his mayoral stipend to fund public policy research the three team sports — soccer team had the longest at Stanislaus State. The “Mayor’s Award” was established to volleyball and men’s and run of the fall season, encourage students to apply their skills and knowledge to women’s soccer — all reached reaching the NCAA Division regional public policy issues. the postseason in the same II Tournament for the second year for the first time since time in program history. “While the Mayor’s Award honors my campaign promise, it is Stanislaus State athletics The Warriors’ luck ran out more than that,” Soiseth told the Turlock Journal. “It shows that went to Division II in 1998. at that point in a first-round I want to find real solutions to social, civic and economic issues that challenge our community, and I believe the solutions will “It was a great shootout loss to Cal State be found among Stanislaus State students.” accomplishment this fall Los Angeles after the teams to have all three of our played to a 1-1 draw through In September, students were invited to submit proposals for team sports participate in three overtimes. the award. The proposals were reviewed in a two-part process, the postseason for the first The biggest improvement including student presentations before a committee of faculty time in school history,” said of any team on campus was and community leaders. Director of Athletics Mike enjoyed by the volleyball Josephine Hazelton, a political science major, was announced Matoso. “I think it speaks to team, which posted a 16-10 as the first recipient of the Mayor’s Public Policy Award in our commitment to develop regular season record — December. Her project, titled “Catching the Bus: Public a well-rounded athletics the program’s best since Transportation in Turlock,” aims to improve access to public department that supports all 2002 — and reached the transportation for students and the community. of our programs as we look inaugural CCAA to compete for conference Volleyball Tournament. The $3,000 award will support Hazelton’s research during the championships across The cross country teams also spring semester. She will be working with Stan State faculty the board.” had solid years, with the mentor Gerard Wellman, and Soiseth has also offered her an Both the men’s and women’s women placing fourth in the internship with the City of Turlock Department of Engineering soccer teams reached the CCAA behind junior Gina to provide support and resources for the project. championship game of the Wood, who finished 14th in “Any time we can link student engagement with community California Collegiate Athletic the NCAA West Regional service, we are promoting a stronger partnership between the Association match, with Championships to claim all- University and our local communities,” said James A.Tuedio, the men falling to Cal Poly region honors. The Warrior Dean of the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Pomona 2-0 and the women men placed seventh in Sciences. “Mayor Soiseth is providing resources and recognition dropping a 3-2 decision to the CCAA. to establish an incentive for students who are primed to conduct UC San Diego. Stanislaus Stanislaus State was one of meaningful research projects in the public interest. State was vying to become only four CCAA member We hope this partnership becomes a model for other civic the first school to win the schools to be represented in leaders, and that over time we see increasing numbers of CCAA men’s and women’s the conference tournaments students involved in applied research.” soccer titles in the same year. in all fall sports.

Spring 2016 5 Community Invited to University Events

A new calendar designed to invite the community on campus for events and activities is featured on the University website. Many departments and programs across campus regularly host cultural and educational events open to the public, including concerts, theatre productions, lectures, guest speakers, panel discussions and conferences. The calendar features descriptions of each event, along with photos and details on tickets and parking. Most events offer free on-campus parking, and a number of events also offer Our Campus Can Be Your free admission with the goal of welcoming members of the Perfect Venue community to the campus. The calendar also will include off-campus events sponsored or The Stanislaus State campus Samantha Dias and her co-sponsored by a University department. These events will in Turlock provides a wide husband planned their highlight collaborations with community organizations and variety of indoor and outdoor September wedding at businesses that benefit Stanislaus State students and enrich event venues for weddings, Stanislaus State and were the region with unique cultural and educational opportunities. quinceañeras, corporate pleased with both the service Visit the calendar to view upcoming events at meetings and events, athletic and the scenery. csustan.edu/university-events. events and camps, concerts “Everything went really and more. smoothly on the day of The perfect venue for almost our event, and the overall any event can be found on experience was great,” Dias campus, with conference said. “The best part was the CAMPUS EVENTS and assembly rooms ranging beautiful setting of the campus University Alumni in seating from 10 to 450 for our wedding day. The Executive Speaker Series Homecoming Week in addition to a variety of lakeside view was amazing.” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Weeklong schedule of activities versatile outdoor spaces, Alumni receive a discount on Snider Recital Hall Jan. 31-Feb. 6 csustan.edu/homecoming including the University facility rental fees. For more csustan.edu/speaker Commencement Vines Amphitheatre, which can information about hosting accommodate up to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 10 an event on campus, contact 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26 Stanislaus State, Fitzpatrick Arena 10,000 people. Event Services at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 27 csustan.edu/vines University Amphitheatre The Stanislaus State Event (209) 667-3913. Updates csustan.edu/commencement Athletics Services Staff members are and photos for Event Spring Sports experts in planning successful Services at Stanislaus can School of the Arts facebook.com/ Shakespeare Under the Stars: • Women’s and Men’s Basketball events and can assist with be found on Two Gentlemen of Verona • Baseball and Softball CSUStanEventServices • Women’s and Men’s Track every detail of an on-campus Directed by Daniel Gately and Field Instagram event. Available services or on May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • Women’s Indoor Track @EventServices_StanState Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and Field include room set-up, custodial . Performance begins at dusk • Women’s Tennis services, security, and catering University Amphitheater • Men’s Golf and beverage services. csustan.edu/shakespeare warriorathletics.com

6 STAN Magazine CREATING AN IDENTITY The Story of Becoming Stanislaus State

By Brian VanderBeek

With heightened fanfare and anticipation, President utilize the brand in myriad creative and Joseph F. Sheley’s annual address was the setting for California respectful ways. The process required the State University, Stanislaus to unveil its new logo, motto and production of a branding book, which official naming structure — the University’s new brand. came out in basic form on Sept. 25 and in a more detailed version on Oct. 30.

On that warm August afternoon, student- Reaching the unveiling took months of Even with guidelines in place, the work athletes modeled shirts with the new brainstorming and directed thought from was not done, and in many ways never University logo, and all attending the many creative people in focus groups will be complete. As Sheley pointed address had the opportunity to walk away and committees whose rosters included out, the brand is not the logo, or with a brand-new logo lapel pin. students, faculty, staff, administration, the motto, or our name. It’s the way people perceive Stanislaus It was a historic moment for the alumni and community members. State when they see any University, but at the same time it was And with the logo, motto and names one of those marks, important not to assume that the brand officially in play, the unveiling, in essence, and the best way was born that afternoon, or that the task was halftime in the branding process. to advance that of building the brand was complete at The second half began with the perception is the moment the logo was projected on formulation of the new brand guidelines, through the the screen. by which the University community could

Spring 2016 7 University’s continued positive impact on communicates our values and catches the means more effective advocacy, support the people of our region. eye from afar.” and respect.” But if that’s the case, and the brand is There also was the need to come up with The marching orders had been given. The based in perception, why was there a need names to distinguish the University within committee of students, faculty, staff and to do all the brainwork and spend all those the CSU System. There never was any administration was composed. Wider- hours coming up with the new logo, motto thought of changing the formal name of based focus groups, which included alumni and names? The directive, while discussed California State University, Stanislaus, but and community leaders, were convened, for years, was formally issued in Sheley’s beyond that there was confusion. and a consulting firm was brought-in 2014 annual address. “We seem to have so many names!” Sheley to make sure all input was gathered and He sought a new logo in part because for said. “CSU Stanislaus, Cal State Stanislaus, handled by someone without a stake in years the University had been using its Stanislaus State, Stan State. And there’s the outcome. official seal, generally reserved for formal CSUS — just four letters, a space-saver “After consulting with sister campuses that documents, improperly. for the newspapers. Just 90 miles apart, have been through this process, it was “We should not be using the the Sacramento Bee and Modesto recommended that we bring University’s official seal as our Bee write about CSUS, and in a third-party consultant in everyday logo,” he said in 2014. each is speaking of a different order to get honest feedback “It’s not an easily recognizable university. That is not what I and impartial direction symbol to folks off campus, call a signature.” from the focus groups,” said nor the easiest to read. We Finally, he issued the challenge Shirley Pok, vice president for need a true University of formulating a motto to university advancement, who logo, one that encapsulate the values and headed the branding committee. represents the mission of the University in a “The University appreciates the broader campus few words. Jeffrey Scott Agency for the generous community, and expert role they’ve played in this “There is real value in forcing ourselves to entire process.” distill our purpose to fewer than 10 words, or to attempt to capture the University’s What emerged almost instantly from these essence in a single image or design,” Sheley discussions was a singular focus on what said. “Clarity and focus naturally translate was important. The final product needed to into better storytelling, and that be striking, clear and above all reflect the essence of the University.

8 STAN Magazine “The experience of being on the branding committee was very rewarding because I saw first-hand what the University means to so many different people,” said Stanislaus State alumna Adrian STAN STATE STUDENTS SPEAK PROUDLY! Harrell, principal property manager at Turlock-based New Bridge STAN Magazine asked students for their thoughts Management. “The perspectives of students, faculty, staff and on “Engaging. Empowering. Transforming.” and alumni were different, yet we all shared the same pride and sense how they are inspired by the motto. of ownership. We were steadfast in our resolve to ensure the brand we came up with would represent all the wonderful things that make Stan State a treasure.”

Getting to the point where the brand could be introduced actually “ENGAGING in all aspects of was broken into three separate tasks — one each for the logo, the school, being active in the naming and motto. community and engaging in the classroom.” Dozens of concepts for the logo were created and shared – Gary Randolf with focus groups, with the challenge of finding one that not Kinesiology Major only would be distinctive but also would reflect the spirit of the campus. The naming convention evoked spirited discussion. Since California State University, Stanislaus was to remain the formal “The academic rigor of Stanislaus State has name, the challenge became one of identifying both an informal given me a sense name and a nickname that, foremost, would convey a sense of of EMPOWERMENT; place. Stanislaus State became the choice for the informal name knowledge is power.” primarily because it places Stanislaus first. The name allows the – Marissa Jimenez University to celebrate who we are as an institution and where Political Science Major we are located, while emphasizing the connection we have to the region. Stan State was the overwhelming choice for a nickname since it is a term of endearment already used with pride by students, graduates and locals. “TRANSFORMING to Hundreds of words and phrases were tossed about during be the best possible brainstorming sessions to come up with the University motto. version of myself.” Every word, every phrase connected someone on the committee – Chloe Jenkins, Kinesiology Major to the University, but the committee’s challenge was to find a series of words or a statement that would encapsulate the Stanislaus mission and student experience. The motto chosen: Engaging. Empowering. Transforming. “Universities have mottos that capture the spirit and essence of who they are, and what they are trying to do now and in the future,” Sheley said during the unveiling. “The themes and values that stood out as focus groups talked about us consistently were personal attention, engagement, providing opportunity and connection to the region. When I saw this, I was pleased … and proud. That is who we are.”

Spring 2016 9 For Fred Bee, perseverance and excellent Bee said it was the skills he learned from communication skills turned out to be one of his Stanislaus State mentors, to the keys to building a successful career. Professor Edward Hernandez, that After graduating from the Stanislaus proved successful in his business strategy. State business administration program “Dr. Hernandez encourages his students in 2001, Bee moved from Turlock to to think outside the box,” Bee said. “In the Bay Area with less than $1,000 in his human resources classes, I learned his pocket and the hope that he would about the importance of working with be successful at his new job. When that Stanislaus State alumnus people and communicating clearly and first job failed to show signs of promise, accurately. That was ultimately what I Fred Bee credits his mentors a business colleague encouraged Bee for influencing his passion of ended up doing in business and that was to start his own business, and that the skill that drove my success.” giving back to students and colleague turned out to be his first client. the community. His business has experienced Bee founded Enterprise Consulting significant growth over the past 10 Operation Global Inc., in 2005, using By Kristina Stamper years. Throughout his professional and plastics and sheet metal to create personal development, Bee said that machine parts primarily for medical he often thinks of his professors at and equipment and Global Positioning Stanislaus State. Although he never System tracking devices. Bee works with took a class with him, he cites Randall businesses to create products that Harris, former faculty member in help improve efficiency. the Department of Management, Operations and Marketing, as his

10 STAN Magazine most influential mentor..Bee recalled one that I wanted to move closer. There were a an example for reinvesting in local day when he was a student being in a hurry lot of people around me who I saw giving business.“I want to do my part,” he said. to make a quick exit from a lecture when of themselves and sharing their knowledge “And I believe that if everyone who had he ran into Randall — literally. The words and experiences. It inspired me to want to the ability to make a difference took action, Randall shared with Bee resonated. give back.” that would be

“He told me, ‘Keep in mind that your Bee has since very powerful.” actions can have an impact on others. Slow relocated back to “Stanislaus State is changing Bee said he believes down when you are making decisions so Turlock and is people’s lives. I benefitted from that higher education that you can see other solutions.’ I think looking forward my education immensely, and is an important of him all the time when I am making to staying involved I believe that as alumni we are investment in the decisions, and I am reminded to take my with his alma mater responsible for guiding and future of our region, time and see all the possible solutions, not and also making leading to better assisting the next generation just the obvious one.” a difference in the careers and better of students.” Since graduating, Bee has returned to community. He is futures for college campus for several activities. In 2008, while interested in starting - Fred Bee graduates who visiting his alma mater, Bee stopped by a local business in will contribute to the Harris’ office to say hello and thank you Turlock — one idea economic health — as he had several times before. On this he has is to open a cafe — and hopes that of the community. occasion, Bee inquired as to why Harris, he can make it a place where high school Reflecting on his college and professional who he regarded as extremely intelligent and college students can gather. experience, Bee encourages others not in his field of business, chose to teach Bee also has a desire to bring more jobs to hold themselves back. His advice to instead of apply himself as an entrepreneur. to the Central Valley by franchising the students is to find out what motivates Bee recalled Harris’ passion for education business venture. them and to pursue it — don’t wait. and his sense of responsibility to share “Making money is great, but achieving “I have learned that if I keep worrying his knowledge with students so that they something is better,” Bee said. about what is going to happen next, I’m would be able to build successful careers. For Bee, that sense of achievement comes not giving my best in that moment. You “I was so touched by his passion and from giving back to the community, and as are building memories today. Your future dedication to make a difference for his a business leader he hopes to set is in your hands if you have the courage students,” Bee said. “I promised myself to go for it.” that I would do the same thing if I could, and I was inspired to set up the Fred Bee Scholarship Fund. If a student is working GET INVOLVED WITH US hard and is dedicated to getting an Show your support for your alma mater and share your Stan State pride. education, I want to help them the same way that I was helped early in my career by Advocacy One Purpose my mentors and business colleagues. They Contact your elected officials in Participate as a volunteer to fundraise reached out to help me, and now I am in support of your alma mater. for student scholarships. a position where I can give back to others Career Connection Professor for a Day and help them achieve success.” Participate as a panelist to share your Share how your Stanislaus State Most recently, Bee has become a member professional area of expertise. education applies to the real world as an alumni Professor for a Day. of the College of Business Administration Commencement Advisory Board. He sees his role on the Celebrate with the next cohort Come back to campus for University events. board as a way to extend his involvement of alumni. Check out the new University Events Calendar at csustan.edu/university-events. with students and to invest in the Dinners for 12 Warriors next generation. Host a dinner for students at your home. “At first I was living too far away to get really involved,” Bee said. “I told Linda facebook.com/stanstatealumni linkedin.com/groups/128185 Nowak, the dean of the college at the time, csustan.edu/alumni

Spring 2016 11 MAKING CONNECTIONS, TRANSFORMING LIVES By Kristina Stamper Stanislaus State criminal justice majors connect with local Turlock students to make an impact through mentorship.

Having a mentor can provide motivation to turn around a failing grade; encouragement to dream and set goals the future; someone to see untapped potential; or simply a friend to listen. These are the types of meaningful connections Stanislaus State criminal justice majors are making with local Turlock students — from kindergarten through high school — while serving as mentors through a service learning partnership between the University and Turlock Unified School District. Stanislaus State students in the criminal justice program who have a concentration in juvenile justice enroll in a service learning course — which includes 20 hours of fieldwork — to fulfill an undergraduate requirement for graduation. But for many mentors, the experience has gone far beyond a class assignment. Stanislaus State senior Raymond Peralta has encouraged his student protege to improve his social skills, own up to his mistakes and become more disciplined. His student has joined the book club and also taken an interest in theatre and running. Peralta said that he often feels like a big brother, and knowing that his student does Stanislaus State senior Evelyn Perez (right), a criminal justice major, is a mentor for Dutcher Middle School eighth-grader Ashley Diaz Langwell.

12 STAN Magazine 05 THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MENTOR not have an older brother PROGRAM BEGAN 10 YEARS AGO By taking this approach, at home makes the the mentors are relationship significant. encouraged to think “Once you get into the outside the box. They program and connect with a STARTED WITH 15 MENTORS IN THE gain important hands-on student, they start to look up FIRST YEAR OF THE PROGRAM opportunities and learn how to apply the critical to you,” Peralta said. “It gives K-12 STUDENTS THAT thinking and problem- you a good feeling. Even if HAVE BEEN MENTORED 1,300 solving skills they you don’t see it directly, you know that being a positive role 1-1 APPROACH TO HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED have honed through model is changing their lives their studies. for the better.” “It’s not really structured MENTOR PROGRAM BY THE NUMBERS The program started 10 years mentoring, where there ago as a way to encourage are certain things we have youth to make positive lifestyle to do,” said Evelyn Perez, choices, and was inspired by a rehabilitated gang member a criminal justice major in her second semester as a mentor. who suggested a mentor program to connect at-risk youth “We are expected to get to know the student and encourage with University students. In the first year, only 15 students them to set goals for themselves.” participated as mentors. As the program has grown, nearly 300 Many of the students in Helfer’s criminal justice classes, Stanislaus State students participate as mentors each year, and including Perez, are the first in their families to go to college. thousands of local Turlock students have benefitted. He asks them to think about how they got to college and to Stanislaus State Professor and Chair of the Department of reflect on the mentors who encouraged them. He said that Criminal Justice Phyllis Gerstenfeld worked with Gil Ogden, recognizing mentors in their own lives gives meaning to the director of Turlock Unified School District’s Office of Student time they are sharing with students. Services, to launch the program, which is currently overseen by “Some of the proteges have never been to the University Criminal Justice Lecturer Tim Helfer. campus, and it’s exciting to have our mentors invite them,” The program is resulting in real changes for Turlock students. Helfer said. “It’s important for them to know that education is Ogden said that administrators and teachers at each school important. Maybe they never thought of college as an option, identify students they think would benefit from having and they should know that if they have the potential and the a mentor. desire to go to college that they should seek it as a possibility.” “I hear from the teachers whose students are bring mentored, and they are just glowing from seeing the changes in the kids,” Ogden said. “We are seeing improvement in attendance and “They look up to you. Being a positive role model is high school graduation rates and we have fewer behavioral changing their lives for the better.” problems. Many of the students who have been mentored have - Raymond Peralta, Criminal Justice Major increased student engagement and school becomes important to them.”

The philosophy of the mentoring program is based on building The goal of the hands-on experience for Stanislaus State a positive connection to education for the student. Mentors students in the mentor program is to prepare them for the accomplish this by fostering genuine relationships with their many kinds of interactions they may experience with juveniles students. A lot of mentoring programs go in with a checklist, in their future careers. Ogden said. What are their grades like? What is their attendance like? What are their behavioral problems? “Getting a degree in criminal justice is really enriched by doing fieldwork,” said criminal justice major Matthew Mobley. “I “That approach feels artificial,” he said. “We are looking think that it’s necessary to experience the practical application, through a different lens — it’s not about fixing what’s wrong. and it solidifies that this really is something that you want to do We ask our mentors to find out what has happened to the and that you are prepared to be successful.” student and to focus on their strengths and interests. We’re building positive relationships to get them moving forward.”

Spring 2016 13 Leading And Unifying By Kristina Stamper The pride President Sheley has reignited in Stanislaus State students, graduates and the community will be a driving force for generations to come.

14 STAN Magazine California State University, Stanislaus President Joseph F. Sheley transformative role of the University in the is intimately familiar with the path that many students at the region. He has often said that Stanislaus University face. As a “kid from the flat tops off Cottage Way” in State is not “a university in the region, but Sacramento, Sheley was the first in his family to go to college — the Region’s University.” like the majority of students at Stan State today. “Dr. Sheley has proven that fundamental goodness, collaborative leadership and He points to an accessible California State While at Tulane, Sheley was also the vision can change the future,” said Sonny University education in his own backyard chair of the Department of Sociology Da Marto, former superintendent for as the catalyst that prepared him for and faculty head of the university senate. Turlock Unified School District. “It was leadership in academia. He credits these leadership experiences, my honor and distinct pleasure to work along with his years as a faculty member, Sheley graduated from California with Dr. Sheley on taking Stanislaus for his positive working relationship with State University, Sacramento — then from being perceived as an island to the faculty at both Sacramento State and Sacramento State College — with a making it the crown jewel of the Turlock Stanislaus State. bachelor’s degree in social science and community. President Sheley created a master’s degree in sociology. He went Sheley said that he also learned about the enduring partnerships that will benefit the on to earn a Ph.D. in sociology from the impact that a university can make in the University and the Turlock community University of Massachusetts. region it serves, and how collaborative for many years. His impact on education “My years at Sac State were a pretty partnerships can amplify that impact. and the pride he instilled in Stanislaus defining period of my life,” Sheley said. He observed that students who were not graduates has created the foundation on “If there were no Sac State, I don’t know only grateful for their education but who which we will build the future.” also took pride in and cultivated a lasting where I’d be today. It really launched me.” Under his leadership, the University has relationship with their alma mater would This July, Sheley will retire from an received a wave of national recognition for reap the benefits long after graduation. academic career that has spanned more advancing its graduates. Money magazine than 40 years, including 21 years as a Building that sense of pride in Stanislaus ranked Stanislaus State as the top public faculty member at Tulane University State has been a component of nearly university in the nation for helping in New Orleans and two decades of every initiative Sheley has tackled here, students exceed expectations, and a study leadership in the California State and one he hopes will resonate with future commissioned by National Public Radio University system — 16 years at his alma generations of students and alumni. named the University fifth in the nation mater Sacramento State, where he was Upon arriving at Stanislaus State, Sheley for enhancing graduates’ upward mobility presented with a lifetime achievement sprang to work building relationships — behind only Harvard, MIT, Stanford award, and the last four as president at in the community, setting a standard and UC Irvine. Stanislaus State. for collaboration and advocating for the PRESIDENT SHELEY TIMELINE 1969 BA, Social Science 1975 Ph.D., 1975-96 1971 Sociology Faculty Member, MA, Sociology Department of Sociology

Sacramento State College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Tulane University

Spring 2016 15 “President Sheley has elevated the One foundation built to lead to this future and crisis communication and response profile of the University and established is the Stanislaus Education Partnership, practices. Furthermore, he asked members Stanislaus State as an integral force which launched last year. It brings together of the campus community to pledge to within the region, stimulating economic Stanislaus State, the Stanislaus County support one another, and he encouraged development and bolstering college Office of Education and Modesto Junior faculty and staff members to engage in attendance and completion rates,” said College to smooth the transition for mentorship by “adopting” a student. CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White. “The students from grade school and high He has done so himself. partnerships he has forged and fostered school into higher education. The ongoing “Getting to know President Sheley, I with the community and local school effort aims to improve high school found that he is someone who treats districts will provide the foundation for completion rates and increase the number everyone on campus as a part of the team,” many generations of students to enjoy of college degree-holders in the region. said Russell Fowler, who was mentored by increased academic and personal success.” The University has grown its presence in Sheley. “He has made himself available to the City of Stockton with expanded talk with me as a student. I felt like he was course offerings and programs at the Looking Ahead a coach giving me a pep talk, and after our Stockton Center. Sheley often asks members of the discussions my motivation and enthusiasm “President Sheley has stayed true to his community to look into the future: were renewed. He would get me excited commitment to raise Stanislaus State Where will this region be one generation about what is in store for my future — and and the Stockton Center to a higher from now? what is in store for all the students and sustainable level,” said Douglass at Stanislaus.” His hope is that a foundation has been laid W. Wilhoit Jr., chief executive officer Fowler is the recipient of a GROW for the region that Stanislaus State serves of the Greater Stockton Chamber of scholarship, awarded by Sheley for his to attract the kinds of jobs that will drive Commerce. “He is a friendly, dedicated, commitment to writing and in recognition economic prosperity. Attracting businesses honest and trustworthy leader who will of the GROW (Greatness Relies On that hire college graduates will position leave an indelible and positive imprint on Writing) Project, inspired by Sheley’s the next generation of Stanislaus graduates Stanislaus State throughout its service passion for effective writing as a core skill to be among those who move the entire area, and we are thankful for that.” Central Valley forward and lead the state for students. Sheley has also championed the well-being in a positive direction. And with a quality Sheley also engaged in the One Purpose of the campus community by committing education close by, families will remain annual fundraising campaign and to consultation and transparency. The intact — Stanislaus graduates will find encouraged alumni and the community campus has become a leader in the CSU’s careers here and will be able to stay and to affirm the hard work and excellence Title IX efforts, physical safety and health invest in this community. of Stanislaus State students. The effort campaigns, alcohol awareness education, brought together volunteers from the

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16 STAN Magazine campus and the community to example of this stewardship raise hundreds of thousands of is the citrus grove planted dollars for student scholarships. along Mariposa Drive on As the One Purpose campus, which includes 130 Bernadette campaign demonstrated, the trees and makes good use of campus pride that Sheley the undeveloped southeast corner of the campus. The Halbrook: has encouraged has become a unifying force. And he has grove provides an educational opportunity for students in the Inspired by Students, emphasized that pride in Impacting the Community encouraging collaboration agricultural studies program, and the fruit produced across the University and in A lifelong educator and higher education leader, Dr. the community — resulting in is donated to the United Bernadette Halbrook has made a distinct connection Samaritans Foundation with the Stanislaus community during her time in Turlock renewed advocacy and affinity with her husband and partner in Warrior pride, President for Stanislaus State. in Turlock. Joseph F. Sheley. In fall 2014, Sheley called for Still, there is work to be done. Originally from Atlanta, Halbrook has always had a passion Sheley says that the serious for teaching — she was inspired at an early age by her a branding initiative, asking mother, who was an elementary school teacher. Growing up the campus and the vision for Stanislaus State — as the oldest of six siblings, Halbrook was often cast as the while it is headed in the right teacher when they were playing school. She began teaching community to contribute to the high school immediately after college and then worked at development of a new motto, direction — must be sustained an employee assistance program, where she developed an interest in counseling. logo and informal name for by the continued passion the University. and pride of its faculty, staff, “I find it fascinating and moving—the idea of helping people administration, students when they are stuck in their lives and giving them the skills Sheley also expressed his they need to move forward,” Halbrook said. and alumni. pride in how faculty, staff and After earning a Ph.D. in counseling from the University “Warrior Pride is not only a of Colorado and beginning a private counseling students respect and protect practice, Halbrook began her higher-education career regional and campus resources. phrase,” he said. “You feel it at at the University of New Orleans in 1985. She joined the games, cultural and academic Sacramento State faculty as a professor of counselor The University partnered with education in 1996, and later served as the associate dean local public works to promote events, and in everyday of the College of Continuing Education and as the acting regional water conservation conversation in the Quad or Director of Civic Relations. She began teaching part time in the Stanislaus State counselor education program in 2012. efforts, and smart use of Main Dining. That feeling is important to me, and I’ll miss “The most meaningful experience for me at Stanislaus has the campus’ unique water been working with the students and being a part of their reclamation has been lauded it. I want to experience it until education,” she said. “Many are first-generation students the day I leave.” who have families and full-time jobs. I love their drive and by the community. Another passion. Their persistence, hard work and commitment to getting ahead, for the sake of their families, have stood out for me and really inspired me.” Halbrook has also stepped forward as a community leader, including service as a board member for Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus and the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock. 2013-16 “I’ve never been on boards that worked so hard,” she said. President Three years ago, the Haven Women’s Center launched 2013 the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes awareness and fundraising Investiture campaign in Modesto to combat sexual assault and gender violence. Halbrook said the event means a lot to her, and it November 22 2012 sets an example for younger generations, with fathers, sons interim and grandsons participating together. President Halbrook said that when she and President Sheley arrived in Turlock, the friendliness of the campus and the community was readily apparent. And they quickly set out to foster that California State University, Stanislaus same goodwill between the campus and the community. “We both come from blue-collar families and both worked our way through school,” Halbrook said. “Getting the passion reignited in the community for the campus has been so important and such a source of pride.”

Spring 2016 17 ONE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUCCESS

In the 2015 One Purpose annual fundraising campaign, “To the donors: You have been more than generous volunteers raised nearly $450,000 that will be awarded as in believing in the next generation of college scholarships to high-achieving Stanislaus State students who students and thinking that we can go on fulfilling demonstrate academic promise. our dreams; making a difference in the The donors and volunteers who support One Purpose are future; and believing in ourselves and others.” representative of a community that values education and - Amelia Hund, Biology Major invests in students at a University that fuels the region. Their efforts are building a community that fosters student success. Since the 2015-16 academic year, nearly 170 students have encouraging — allowing them to focus on their goals been awarded One Purpose scholarships, and that number and aspirations. will continue to grow thanks to the continued support of One “I think that One Purpose scholarships have an impact Purpose volunteers. The scholarships are awarded on the basis because they motivate students to make a difference,” said of merit to students who demonstrate academic excellence and Luke Gonzales, a theatre major and recipient of a One the potential to make an impact on their academic, athletic or Purpose scholarship. “Young people who have positive artistic program. encouragement will go on to have a positive outlook on life. I During the six-week campaign last fall, One Purpose am so grateful to everyone who has put forth their time or scholarship recipients stepped forward with messages made a contribution in order to recognize students like me of gratitude and shared how their scholarships have with a One Purpose scholarship.” impacted their studies and allowed them to continue One Purpose volunteers and donors are making a striving for excellence. statement that they believe in Stanislaus State students “I would love to tell the volunteers and donors and their ability to change the future of our region that I can’t thank them enough for the for the better. opportunity they’ve given me to go “To the donors: You have been more than back to school and to achieve a degree,” generous in believing in the next generation of said Amelia Hund, a biology major and college students and thinking that we can go One Purpose scholarship recipient. “It’s on fulfilling our dreams; making a difference something that I’ve always dreamed of.” in the future; and believing in ourselves and Hund is one of the many students who others.” Hund said. have shared a sense of pride in being named To learn more about the One Purpose a One Purpose scholar. Students have also scholarship recipients and watch a video expressed that the recognition of receiving a with their messages of gratitude, visit scholarship has been motivating and csustan.edu/one-purpose/meet-students.

18 STAN Magazine 2015–TOP 10 PERFORMING VOLUNTEERS WITH THANKS We are incredibly grateful for the One Purpose volunteers who raised We gratefully celebrate nearly $450,000 for student scholarships during the 2015 annual the generosity of our campaign. Taking the lead were these top ten fundraisers: 2015 One Purpose members — 636 strong with annual pledges totaling nearly $450,000. (as of November 15, 2015)

VISIONARY ($10,000+) Mike and Alison Allen Doctors Medical Center Emanuel Medical Center Mani and Jas Grewal June & John John and Edith Jacinto Edith & John Chris Nola A. Moccafiche JACINTO ROGERS MURPHY Bob and Shawna Nunes $52,975 $51,000 $ 18,348 Mrs. Donna M. Pierce Colonel and Mrs. John Rogers Matt and Maria Swanson INNOVATOR ($5,000 - $9,999) Bronco Wine Company Buchanan Enterprises Incorporated Grupe Commercial Company JKB Energy Surla’s

Mike Karna Harrigfeld- & George Pennie & Allen LEADER ($3,000 - $4,999) Assyrian American MATOSO PETRULAKIS ROREX Civic Club $16,800 $15,200 $13,200 Beeler Industries Enterprise Consulting Operation Global, Inc. Health Care Conglomerates Associates (HCCA) Jeffrey Scott Agency Law Office of Gary C. Nelson Dan Leonard Ms. Beverly A. Muckey Petrulakis Law & Advocacy, APC Ripon Manufacturing James Arleen Stan Alison & Mike Company, Inc. Sierra Pacific BRENDA WALLEN GUSTAFSON ALLEN Warehouse Group $12,000 $11,610 $11,200 $11,020 Dr. James A. Tuedio PHILOSOPHER ($1,000 - $2,999) In support of this year’s One Purpose campaign for student Dr. Nael Aly scholarships, the Gemperle family and Gemperle Family Farms made Dr. Roberta T. Anderson a $250,000 contribution to the One Purpose endowment, which Nicholas Bavaro served as a motivational platform for the volunteers during the six- Mike and Rebecca week fund drive. Beeler “The Gemperle family has made an incredible statement of confidence continued on next page in this University and in the One Purpose campaign,” said Stanislaus State President Joseph F. Sheley. “And it is an investment in students who will shape the future of our region.”

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PHILOSOPHER Mortgage Three Amigos Amanda and Dr. Rob and Mary Jane Cullum (continued) Johnston-Kelley& Co., Auto Center Joe Gonzales Dr. Kristen Santos Dr. Scott C. Davis Cleopathia and CPA Tom Michael Insurance Mr. J. Stanley Robert A. Saunders Alan Eighmey Agency Inc. Gustafson Ernest Bell Kimberly and Curtis Mr. Mark Seivert Ms. Randi L. Esau Jorritsma Sergio Tonarelli Jimmie Harrell Bernet International Thomas G. Smart Dan and Christine Mrs. Dorothy L. Bizzini Dr. Deborah Kavasch Toscana’s Ristorante Melody A. Maffei Joanne G. Smith Tallman Jim and Samantha KEM Services Carol Bright Tougas Hispanic Leadership Curtis and Sally Souza Becky Fields Bland Dan and Stacie Keyser Traina Foods Council of Stanislaus County Ms. Maria Stokman, Christopher and Mr. Darren C. Borrelli Michele L. Lahti Mr. Robert E. Triebsch CPA Sandra Freeberg Ms. Jacqueline L. Holt Dan and Connie Lily Company TSM Insurance & Mr. Dana R. Taylor Sandra Garcia Sanborn Intrinsic Elements Bratten USA, LLC Financial Services, Diljeet Taylor David Gianelli Inc. Mr. Michael Ireland, Jr. Mr. Ronald Sarhad and Jeff and Regan Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Golden State Freight Mrs. Linda Bunney- Linderman Derek Tull George and Marge R. Trevena Christopher Gomez Sarhad Dr. David H. Lindsay Turlock Christian Jaasma Turlock Lions Club Curtis and Nancy Grant Bowen and Michelle Dr. Clarissa Lonn- Life Center John and Edith Jacinto Cardoza Turlock Recycling Mary Guardiola Nichols and Turlock Sunrise JaniTek Cleaning Company Ron and Carrie Mr. Chris Nichols Rotary Club Solutions Julio and Rosa Hallack Turlock Scavenger Co. Bordona Mr. Tim Lynch Adrian J. Van Houten Marvin and Christine Mary Hartsfield Mr. Fernando Castro Johnson Anokeen and Antoine The Honorable Garrad Vito’s Ristorante Varani / Dental Spa Mrs. Valerie J. Helene L. Caudill W. Marsh & Pizzeria Erik D. Jones Heckendorf Elizabeth Warda Essa Central Valley Martex Fiber Volpenhein Brothers JS West Milling Co. Matt Henderson Automotive Electric Inc. Warda Law- Justin and Danielle Daryn Kumar Professional Law William Hoobler Richard and Sharon Marty Myrle Haile Wall Richard Lambert, Corporation Hotsy Pacific Clauss Diana Demetrulias and Warda Law President - Verick Douglass W. Chad Johnson Kirsten Clauss Russell - Paul Mayer Professional Law Adhesive Wilhoit, Jr. Johnson Real Estate Corporation Dr. Jacqueline S. Craig ModestoView Stephanie Lambert Winton-Ireland, Strom Investments Douglas and Sherith Dr. R.J. Moriconi Robert and Helen Wax Latino Business & Green Insurance Mr. Jaspal Khaira Dawes Glenn and Ursula Association Agency Mr. Steve Kunkemoeller Kevin Diaz DISCOVERER ($500 - $999) Foundation Navarro Michael Wright Lancaster Painting DiBuduo & DeFendis America’s Best Jean Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jose and Mr. Jose J. Zamora David Litowsky, MD Dickerson Law Inc. Gabriela Nuno Value Inn Virginia Madueno - Michael Maio Dr. Ellen R. Dunbar O’Brien’s Market Helen Arguelles Gudino Imagen, LLC STRATEGIST ($250 - $499) Ron and Debbie Martin Joe and Donna Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh Sharon Neubaum Mr. Thomas McCormick Pamela Able Arpoika Mr. John W. Marvin Fernandez Orion Wealth, Inc. Dr. Robert A. McCulla Robert Allaire Atherton & Mr. Michael J. Matoso Fiberquest, LLC Pacific Gas and Electric Parking Management John Allbaugh Associates, LLP Bureau John McAuslan First Financial Bank Company Celeste Ameer Mrs. Connie Bird John K. Miles and Isabell and Richard Richard and Nancy Pacific Southwest Anjani Thakur, MD Inc. Fisher Container, LLC Eduardo and Monica Priscilla S. Perers McKay Blandon Arata, Swingle, Sodhi & Jeff and Britta Foster Dave and Shirley Pok MK Electric & Mr. Mike McKenzie Borton Petrini, LLP Design, Inc. Van Egmond Ms. Carole A. Garton Premier Pest Merced Open Imaging Burnside Body Shop Robert and Lanita Brian and Gretchen Walter and Norma Management, Inc. Arbini Chelsea Minor Toby and Penny Moen Gemperle Prime Shine, Inc. Tom and Robin Bair Drs. Cynthia L. Morgan Bushee New Bridge and Ralph L. James Bill and Cindy Gibbs Roger L. Pugh Management Al and Marci Bairos Paul and Jeannie Eileen Nelson Nelson and Debbie R&L Gonsalves Farms Campbell, Phaedra and Leslie Carol S. Banks Gomez Richard Ronten and ServiceMaster Clean Norton Elizabeth and Terry Ms. Jana S. Bartley Nelson Ms. Julie D. Gorman Celine Leung Larry and Mary Petrulakis Law & Arthur and Margaret Steven and Amanda Greater Stockton Joaquin and Myrna Ann Carter Advocacy, APC Bickford Rose Nelson Chamber of Elmano and Albertina Richard Piper Ms. Charlene G. Bolton Commerce Mr. Cecil C. Russell Ms. Sarah E. Nystrom Costa Mr. Paul Porter and George J. Boodrookas Dr. Mark A. Grobner Dr. Joseph F. Sheley Greg and Amanda Jack and Catherine Mrs. Kadi Philida Brodalski Marty Grynbaum and and Dr. Bernadette Doo Ingram Porter Oppenhuizen Dale Butler Kay Zagaris Halbrook Dr. Thomas E. Durbin Greg and Kim Rhodes Pacific AgPak H&M Machine & Tool Nancy A. Silva Thom and Lorraine Mrs. Sandra T. Pawek Ms. Maria Elrod & Mr. Dr. Roxanne Robbin Cardoza Chris Harrigfeld Mark and Nancy Stoyer Paul Lanham Ronald Rodriguez Natalie and Larry Pires Glenn and Virginia Shelly Conner and Mrs. Alice J. Pollard Herum Crabtree Pete and Bev Finley Diane and Mike Romeo Jose Flores Suntag Takenaga Dr. Bill Potter Peter Frost Romeo Medical Clinic Cornaggia Farms Rita and Loren Holt TDR Inc. GHI Paving Allen and Pennie Rorex Ms. Faith E. Priest Tex-Mach Pete and Rita Ms. Briquel Hutton Axel and Linda Gomez Cornaggia Prudential California IFS Industries, Inc. The Reynolds Realty Company CSU Stanislaus - JLV Realty and CAHSS Dr. Michael Ratto FOLLOW ONE PURPOSE

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Ms. Julia Reynoso de Mr. Fernando Beltran Mrs. Terry Elliott Dr. Lynn Johnson Betty O. Nichols David and Sherry Valadez Carl Bengston Ron and Janice Patrick Johnston Bill and Sue Nixon Sotelo Mr. Raul C. Rodriguez Mark and Lisa Emerzian Mrs. Diane L. Katsma Juan M. Ocegueda Margo Souza Cynthia Romero Bernardo Luther and Elvira Rory Kelly Monica Ojcius Dr. Harold Stanislaw Englund Mr. Joseph D. Runnels Ms. Stephanie Biddle Ms. Katrina A. Kidd Dr. Katie F. Olivant Donald P. Stevenson Sarah A. Settlemoir Lydiabelle Biedenweg Enterprise Consulting John L. Stott Operation Global, Barbara Hering King Mandy Ollar John and Cyndi Sims Loretta Blakeley Inc. Deidre King Ms. Wendy Olmstead Wayman R. Strickland Joseph M. Sousa Brent Bohlender Mr. Edvin Eshagh Brian and Jennifer Andrew O’Neill Dr. James T. Strong James and Kristina Eric Steven Boklund Ms. Patricia A. Eshagh Kleiber Gary Osmundson- Corine Sutherland Stamper Mrs. Ann L. Bonfiglio Dr. Suzanne Espinoza Sherly Lafferty- 6-X Dairy Mark and Robin Swartz Mrs. Marlene E. Stante Moreland Wanda Bonnell Susie Fagundes Mike and Nancy Ms. Stephanie Doug and Laura Virginia Lanfranki Osmundson Talkington Mr. John A. Borba Mr. Isaac Farhadian Stetson Heidi Lawler Michael A. Padgett Diane and Alan Tate Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ms. Dana Ferreira Dr. James T. Strong Borrelli Andrew & Naomi Mr. Cameron K. Parr Teichert Construction - Mrs. Martha M. Field Therapeutic Pathways, Ms. Brenda L. Brannon Layland Mr. Shane Parson Stockton Inc. Debbra Finney Phillip L. Brillante John S. Lazar Robert Patnode Becky Temple Ms. Dana S. Trevethan Dan and Penny Raman Wilson Lazar Mr. Steve H. Teranishi Brinmar Consulting Forgnone Victor Pedroza Thom and Michelle Van Group, LLC Dr. Amye Leon Jeannie S. Thompson Artsdalen Dr. Jacquelyn Forte Mr. Fernando Pena Randall B. Brown Kevin Leppla Ty D. Threedy Allison and Mike Van Julie Fox Jorge Perez Amy Burrow Susan Lilly John Tillman Guilder Durlyn V. Freitas Ms. Anna Petrulakis Max and Carolyn Viss Diana Butler Barrios Tammy and Ronnie Phi Lambda Rho Gary Torngren Jason and Soseh Geer Littlefield David L. White Ms. Isabel Cabral- Sorority, Inc. Torre Reich Johnson General Wood Patricia Logan Construction, Inc. Wilkey Industries Products Jay and Judy Pierce Ashley Cahill - Liberty Jose M. Lombrana, IV Rosalinda Pelayo Ms. Floy Yagi David Gianelli Pizza Factory Turlock Private Security Joseph Lopez Torres Mallori Gibson Dr. Dawn Poole and Francisco J. Canela Henry and Lida Louie Steven Poole Ismael Tovar Jr. ENGAGER ($100 - $249) Ms. Patricia A. Gillum Katy Cardoza Ms. Mitzi A. Lucas Patricia H. Portwood Tresetti’s World Caffe Richard and Karen Ms. Patricia Glattke Abbott Don Carlson Lulette A Mercado, Kenneth Potts Garrett Trevethan Christopher Gomez Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Jennifer Carroll DDS Family Dr. Brent Powell Philip S. Trompetter, Mr. Solomon Granillo Dentistry Ph.D, ABPP Abram Alan and Susan Ms. Diane M. Priest Cassidy Steve and Patricia Raymond J. Lunt Mr. Kim Ung Adtech Computers, Martin and Jana Purdy Inc. Neil J. Cervenka Green Mabe Chiropractic Jennifer Valencia Byron and Jane Ms. Carrie M. Janin Aghassi Krishna Chintakrindi Christina Macklin Rasmussen Tom and Grace Van Gregerson Groningen Mr. Jack P. Albiani Mr. Chris Colston Marinello Manuel Raspo Family Scott Gregerson Michael and Lynn Jose and Carolina Dinah Copple Laurie Marroquin Thomas Reeves Alfaro Ms. Rachel S. VanWinkle Dennis and Darlene Grimshaw Amy Matthew John and Tara Ribeiro Matthew J. Allen Cornwall Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Doug and Kathy Harms Tula and Ted Mattingly RKR Enterprises, Inc. Vasché, II Almeida’s Classic Cars Kelly Cotter and Victor Kristi Mayfield Luevano Anne Harrris Dianne M. Rocha Wahl, Willemse & Bruce and Regina Peggy McCoy Raul C. Rodriguez Wilson, LLP, CPA’s Amador Bill and Donna Crist Denise Harteau Brandon McMillan Javier Rosales Ann Marie Walker American GI Forum Aileen Crone Sarah Hartman Ron and Marilyn Lisa and Grant Gregory Rose Mrs. Dorothy L. Walker John Amrhein Mimi Crumpton McMullen Hastings Isaias Rumayor Mrs. Deborah A. Chris and Constance Dr. Molly Crumpton Mrs. Beverly A. Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Wallstrom-Ogden Anderson Winter Melgard Jagrup Samra Wayne E. and Judith B. Dr. Anne Weisenberg Dr. Donna Andrews Dionicio Cruz Mrs. Patricia L. Miller Sandhu Bros Growers Hatcher Mrs. Shellie M. Santos Jack and Cynthia Rochelle L. Babb Phillip Cuaresma William J. Miller Williams Rick Hernandez Jonathan Sarhadi George and Helen Mark and Linda Dr. Sari Miller-Antonio Paul Wright, Davenport Gayle Heuer Badal Victor and Dorali Mitre Richard and Tinna Interim CEO Turlock Lindsay Davis Mrs. Kathleen Hidalgo Savini Becky Bailey Matthew Moberly Chamber Sandra Devenport Carl and Betty Hillberg Serrado Trucking of Commerce Mr. Clifford W. Anthony Moles Bailey, III Ron and Lynn Marie Hirschkorn Marion R. Shores Shawna Young Rafael A. Montanez Kevin and Michelle Dickerson Nancy Holmes Scott Siegel Patricia Zendejas Mrs. Ana G. Morder Bailey Brian and Wendy Mr. Hugh T. Hoy Mrs. Rosemary Silva Joseph E. Zurlinden Cynthia Morgan Robbin Banks - Duggan Mrs. Jeanette C. Seth Simas Sue Zwahlen Mary Kay Adelle Myers Mrs. Carrie L. Dugovic Hubbard Sumeet and Poonam Robert and Jaymi Jim and Patty Duval Michael Igoe Neto’s Enterprises, Singh Barandica Mark and Kim Duyst Balvino Irizarry LLC / dba Neto’s Catering Smyrna Lodge Charlene Bargas Sarah Tamey Eddy Ms. Marian L. Jessee F. & A.M. Ellen E. Bell Andrea Nichols

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Spring 2016 21 WITH GRATITUDE

The names listed here represent the individuals and organizations that donated Vicki Pappas The Matt and Maria to the CSU Stanislaus Foundation between June 1, 2015 and November 15, Parson Commodities Swanson Family 2015. We are deeply grateful for this generous community of donors and their Mary L. Pauley Daryl Talken Dana R. Taylor dedication to supporting excellence in higher education. Joel Perez Elaine J. Peterson Diljeet D. Taylor Aaron R. Allaire Steve B. Cheavens Vineyards Greater Turlock Piazza Ranch The Larry T. Reynolds Trust Barbara J. Allaire Cindy Evans - Ezekiel Marilyn V. Franklin Anya Koroleva Donna M. Pierce Glen Thomas Terry Allaire 36:26 Foundation Gwendolyn P. Steve Krohn Joshua C. Pitau Triple C Farms, LLC Marilyn M. Alvarado Clauss Dairy Farms Freeman Judith A. Kropp Pitman High School Turlock Concert AT&T College Access G3 Enterprises Lancaster Painting Rainforest Cafe Foundation of Association, Inc. Ellen Garcia Arlene Lander Atherton & California H. D. Renning Turlock Journal Associates, LLP Garton Tractor, Inc. Lawrence Livermore John V. Cook Richard Renteria United Way California John L. Ayala The Gemperle Family/ National Laboratory Robert M. Creps Paul P. Reuben Capital Region Steven P. Bailey Gemperle Family (LLNL) CSU Stanislaus Farms Benjamin A. Riley Unity Staffing Balanced Books, LLP Les Schwab Tire Associated Genske, Mulder & Co., Center Pedro Rios Valley Vein Charlene F. Bargas Students, Inc. Health Center LLP Manuel Pool Services Glenn A. Ritchey Becker Professional Tamara L. Dahlgren Andrew R. Van Allen Mallori Gibson Michael J. Matoso Melissa F. Robles Education Lelia B. Daliva Renee Verrett-Dooley Lawrence L. Giventer Brianna D. McClintock Alice Romos Anna Bernstein Jo Ann Davison James S. Vieira Daniel S. Gray Jacob N. McDougal Hugh Rose Jocelyn Bessette- Philip G. De La Porte Verek P. Visaraga Gorlin Doris E. Hanny McHenry Bowl Sydney J. Ryan Sally E. DeForest Vito’s Ristorante Martin Bianchi Adrian S. Harrell Jami L. McMullen San Joaquin Valley Air California Department Pollution Control & Pizzeria Maria L. Herrera Kris Mesker Rebecca Bigelow Of Finance District Rodney Voumard Dorothy L. Bizzini Anusch L. Merlene Y. Miller Elizabeth Doerksen Hightman-Siegel Francis Sarguis Margaret Wardlaw Black Oak Casino Francisco R. Miranda Joseph T. Donahue Hilmar Cheese Robert A. Saunders Janet Waters Resort Lauralie A. Moeller Monica A. Duarte Company, Inc. Surjivan Seerha Thomas C. Watling Wanda J. Bonnell Moss Adams Duarte Trees & Vines Carlos Huerta Allyssa R. Sepulveda Kellie E. Weaver Chris N. Boosalis Foundation Emily Duboce Huff Construction Sarah E. Sides Wells Fargo Brenda Athletic Clubs Sheila H. Murnaghan Kimberly J. Duyst Company Thalia Silva Foundation Randall B. Brown Naraghi Farms, LLC Educational E. & J. Gallo Winery I Am Yoga Wellness Marjorie C. Smith Betty L. Brugger Studio David H. Nestler Matching Gift Alan Easley Patricia J. Smith Program Geraldine M. Bryson In-N-Out Burger Ronald J. Noble Roberta M. Edge Roger E. Smith Fred Westmoreland Claire M. Burns Marissa Jimenez Denise L. Nordell Michael J. Ellis Stanislaus Retired Greg H. Norma Cabrera JKB Energy Oak Valley Emanuel Medical Teachers Westmoreland Doris A. Caldwell Troy A. Johnson Community Bank Foundation Center Judith Wilhoite Martin L. Camarata* Johnson Real Estate Omega Nu Phi Maria T. Stokman Edward C. Erickson Gamma Chapter Leo Wills The Cardoza Investments Storer Transportation Norma N. Fernandes The Wine Group Foundation Susanne C. Jorge Omelagah, Inc. School and Nicole Finnegan Yosemite Farm Credit Neil J. Cervenka Philip T. Karantzalis Jimmy Ortiz Contract Service Foster Farms, Inc. Douglas Chadwick Kiwanis Club of Chelsea L. Overholt Wayman R. Strickland Frank Family * Deceased

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22 STAN Magazine THE EXECUTIVE SPEAKER SERIES Enters Its Third Year

Bill Bradley is in his sixth decade in the according to Bonnie Demergasso, the national spotlight and shows no signs of widow of John Demergasso. slowing down or lowering his voice. “It was John’s belief that through the From college basketball All-American speaker series, students would be exposed to Rhodes Scholar, from Olympic gold to accomplished individuals from all medalist to two-time NBA champion, walks of life,” Bonnie Demergasso said. four-term U.S. senator and presidential “This exposure would foster belief in candidate, Bradley has struck an themselves and aspirations to greater imposing figure in every forum achievement. As a longtime art collector he’s entered. and lover of music, John felt exposure On Thursday, Feb. 18, Bradley will Senator to artists and musicians was another bring stories and messages from his important gift to the scholars.” most impressive public life to California Bill Bradley Economist Arthur Laffer was the State University, Stanislaus as part of inaugural speaker and was followed the University’s Executive Speaker Series. in 2015 by David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley “It’s exciting to bring him here,” said David Lindsay, Fool. Bradley’s appearance continues the pattern of interim dean of the College of Business Administration, guests in-tune with the current challenges facing the which plays a key role in selecting the speaker. “It not world economy. only will enhance the visibility of the University within Bradley will give his address in Snider Recital Hall. the six-county region, but I would think the folks in the Admission is free and seats may still be available at Bay Area also would take note.” csustan.edu/speaker. The Executive Speaker Series, in its third year, is designed to shine a light on the University, particularly the College of Business Administration. This year’s event is made possible by the Demergasso Family Trust -- proudly so,

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Spring 2016 23 WELLNESS WORKS BRIDGES

By Brian VanderBeek During a three-week Wellness WORKs program in 2003, Davina Arreaga was asked to write a letter to someone at whom she was angry. She addressed the letter to herself.

As a mother of four subsisting on Wellness WORKs is a program of Mental Health America of welfare, having recently lost a good job California and since 2005 has been funded by individual counties because of poor attendance, Arreaga through the voter-approved Mental Health Services Act of 2004. was referred to Wellness WORKs by It teaches much more than the basics of how to get and keep a her case manager as a way to get back job, focusing first on why the participants are on welfare. They on her feet and off public assistance. learn how to develop their own skills while adding fundamentals The program, which celebrated its of emotional and physical well-being to help graduates flourish in 15th anniversary in December, is a any new job environment. partnership between California State “Besides the effect on participants, our program has become a University, Stanislaus and San Joaquin staple in our community, contributing to a positive University- County Health Services. Housed at the Stockton Center, it community relationship in San Joaquin County,” said assistant offers classes and activities to help those in San Joaquin director Heidi Britt. “It is also a perfect example of how the County’s CalWORKs program develop the skills to escape University can be a community partner.” the welfare cycle. Wellness WORKs has two levels. The Basics is a one-week In Arreaga’s case, the program had a major impact on her life program covering the topics of choosing to be successful, dressing and the lives of her children. Upon completing the program, she for success, workplace temperament, avoiding health issues that stayed in Wellness WORKs as a volunteer on the advisory board, hinder job performance, overall physical wellness, eating healthy, working for her welfare since her assistance expired. She began balancing work and parenting, workplace conflict resolution, attending San Joaquin Delta College, and in 2005 was hired by managing stress and avoiding workplace violence. Wellness WORKs as a program assistant on a part-time basis. There also is a three-week program for participants who are Two years later, when funding was available to make the position deemed by case workers to need a more-intensive program. Such full-time, Arreaga applied and was hired. participants may have a history of substance abuse or serious “I learned a lot from my classmates and what they were going health problems, extremely low self-esteem or minimal life skills, through while they were attending the program,” said Arreaga, or be emerging from an abusive relationship. who now has five children between the ages of 6 and 24. “As a Wellness WORKs served 9,173 participants in its first 14 years result of the anger management class, I looked at myself and how and could be close to 10,000 by the end of this school year. But I was disciplining my children. It taught me to not sweat all the even more important than the numbers are the success stories … small stuff.” like Arreaga’s.

24 STAN Magazine Having a seat on the CSU Board speaking in front of a roomful of people of Trustees, who among their (who were all older than me). After a responsibilities appoints presidents for really awkward first speech, I decided the 23-campus system, White will also that I wasn’t going to let myself get have a role in selecting President away with giving up so easily. I ended Joseph F. Sheley’s successor. up doing well in the class, and I became White is currently working alongside a communication studies major just Kelsey Brewer, the voting student trustee to prove to myself that I could do it. from CSU Fullerton, to learn the ropes I’ve been incredibly privileged to have and to be prepared to take on the voting parents, teachers and peers who have role in June. Besides traveling for board supported and inspired me throughout meetings and conferences across the state, college. If I can help other students in she is also a full-time student, writes for some way by using my voice, it still won’t the Stanislaus State student newspaper be nearly enough repayment for the great The Signal, and works part-time for experiences of self-growth that I’ve Associated Students, Inc. been given. STAN STAN : How did you find out about : What is the impact you hope to the student trustee position and what have as a student trustee? MW prompted you to apply? : My plan is to visit every single MW campus this year, so when I’m the voting : A friend in a class during my member next June I’ll have valuable first week at Stan State told me about insight into the needs of all 23 campuses. the Student Government Leadership I don’t want to just sit at the table; I Council coordinated by Associated want to be someone who sees an area Students, Inc. At the very first meeting, of opportunity, asks tough questions the student trustee position was and creates effective change. I still have announced, and I was immediately a lot to learn, but I’m excited about the interested. I never expected to actually possibilities. Above all, I’m honored to get the job; I was so sure that I wouldn’t serve my peers. even hear back from the California STAN State Student Association that I almost : What are your career goals, and with didn’t turn in my application. I waited how have your college experiences — at so long that I had to pay $40 to ship my Stanislaus State and as a student trustee MAGGIE WHITE application to Long Beach overnight to — helped prepare you for success? make the deadline. It was definitely the MW By Kristina Stamper best $40 I’ve ever spent. : I always wanted to be a journalist. STAN I remember watching the news every day : You advocate for higher with my parents when I was young, and education through your involvement in Maggie White is a double I thought that I wanted to be a foreign Associated Students, Inc. at Stanislaus major in communication correspondent. Now that I’ve been State as the governmental relations exposed to the political spectrum through studies and economics at coordinator and for the California State my work as a student trustee, I’m trying Stanislaus State. This year, University as a student trustee. What to have an open mind about what I’ll do she was selected to be the inspired you to be so passionate about next. I’m still trying to figure out what student representative for the higher education? I’m really good at. I want to find a niche California State University MW : I come from a family of where I can be most helpful to people. Board of Trustees. White teachers, so education has always been I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned so is the third Stanislaus State really important to me. When I was far from my college experiences is that a sophomore at Valley Charter High student to serve as a trustee, if you care enough, you’ll find a way to School, I started taking classes at representing the 467,000 make it work, and I’m capable of that. students enrolled in the 23 Modesto Junior College. My first public campuses of the CSU. speaking class completely changed my life. At 16 years old, I was terrified of

Spring 2016 25 TUEDIO’S GRATEFUL TRIP ALMOST STAN STATE DEAN A RENOWNED EXPERT IN NEVER BEGAN ICONIC JAM BAND EXPERIENCE By Brian VanderBeek

An 18-year-old UC Santa Cruz his essays on the band — incorporates in Santa Clara and Chicago. The music freshman philosophy student a free form, exploratory style not unlike and the way he’s used the Grateful Dead had a ticket to the Grateful the band’s lengthy improvisational jams. experience to inform his own life will Dead concert at San Francisco’s He’s structured many of his three-hour live on. Winterland Ballroom on night classes with the flow of a multi-set So it’s probably a good thing that Tuedio Dec. 10, 1972, but his ride to the Grateful Dead concert. found a junior music major who was show bailed at the last moment. “The only way I’ve ever taught is under willing to provide transportation to the influence of Grateful Dead concerts,” Winterland in exchange for a ticket. Though Jim Tuedio was hooked on Tuedio said. “For the first hour we’d Grateful Dead records, he’d never been “The music started and it was immediately work in six-minute chunks, then we’d exposed to the Grateful Dead’s live show transporting,” Tuedio said. “I was having an take a break and then come back, go for — never taken a trip “on the bus,” as eye-opening, ear-opening, mind-opening 90 minutes and travel into thoughtful Deadheads euphemistically describe the experience. They’d come out of the other spaces. The students often didn’t take notes concert experience. end of a jam and I’d realize that for the last because they were locked in and listening. 10 minutes I had been zoned-in and had What if he’d never made it to that concert? At the end, like the audience coming out been thinking about something in a space It’s not an exaggeration to say that the of a jam, they’d wonder what happened, I’d never been to before. It took me out of young man who eventually became dean but I’d tell them to trust their minds, and my place in the audience and dropped me of the College of the Arts, Humanities that when they went back to the reading into a moment gripped by things to and Social Sciences at California State there would be new points of reference think about.” University, Stanislaus, would be a much in the subject matter that hadn’t been Tuedio eventually made it to 125 Grateful different person today without there before.” Dead concerts, and once he found he could having been embraced by the Grateful He offers the structure not in an re-create much of the out-of-body live Dead experience. overbearing way, since forcing show cognitive experience by listening to The musical engagement the format would defeat the tapes, he became a collector, a common produced by this iconic purpose, but in a manner hobby among the band’s fans. The process band spanned three that allows the reader of taping and trading live shows played generations of or student to find a large role in fostering the development avid listeners. their own rhythm in of the tight-knit community eventually It permeated the presentation — known as Deadheads. and influenced their own comfort “I have walls and walls of tapes and for a Tuedio’s thought zone, their own spot long time I circulated through all of it,” processes and, on the bus. said Tuedio, who in 1987 helped start the indeed, his teaching Getting to Winterland weekly and ongoing “Live Dead” show on and writing styles. He in 1972 merely was the Stan State’s campus radio station KCSS. has become a member of the start of Tuedio’s trip, and his The Grateful Dead caucus researches and Grateful Dead caucus of scholars, personal journey didn’t end with the presents high-level papers at the annual and much of his writing — especially band’s “Fare Thee Well” shows last summer

26 STAN Magazine Southwest Popular/American members. But for Tuedio, much Culture Association conference in of what bound him to the band Albuquerque. Many of the papers — those moments when the Tuedio has presented are archived music took him to a different TUEDIO’S GRATEFUL TRIP ALMOST on his University webpage, and place— stopped occurring when in 2010 he joined with Modesto band leader Jerry Garcia died Junior College professor (now in 1995. By Brian VanderBeek retired) Stan Spector to co-edit “The synergies in exploration NEVER BEGAN “The Grateful Dead in Concert,” were no longer there once Jerry a collection of 20 essays from died,” Tuedio said. “I’ve let go various caucus members. of some aspects of the band Tuedio had no trouble getting without saying goodbye, because to the show at Levi’s Stadium I’ll always have all those live in Santa Clara this past June 28 recordings of Dead shows. I for what was billed as the final came to the band through their Northern California concert recorded music and I’m moving by the Grateful Dead’s living on the same way.”

James Tuedio’s Five Distinctive GRATEFUL DEAD SHOWS:

8.13.75 Great American Music Hall (SF) archive.org/details/gd75-08-13.fm.vernon.23661.sbeok.shnf 12.29.77 Winterland (SF) archive.org/details/gd77-12-29.sbd.cousinit.20370.sbeok.shnf 10.22.78 Winterland (SF) archive.org/details/gd78-10-22.sbd.kempa.299.sbeok.shnf 9.19.70 Fillmore East (NYC) archive.org/details/gd70-09-19.sbd.kaplan.5217.sbeok.shnf 3.28.69 Modesto (MJC Student Center) archive.org/details/gd69-03-28.sbd.bove.3342.sbeok.shnf

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