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Constructing a Poster Workshop (UGRD)
If you are a current undergraduate student who wants to learn how to create an engaging academic poster, sign up for the Constructing a Poster Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4-5 p.m. in University Library 2024. This is a great skill to learn for future classes, conferences, careers, and the upcoming Fall Poster Forum. Seats are limited, so make sure to RSVP for the undergrad Constructing a Poster Workshop by Oct. 7.
Submitted by Student Research Center
Intramurals Pickleball Tournament: Registration deadline
Serve, rally and compete in The WELL’s Intramural Pickleball Tournaments! Join us for the Singles Tournament, with registration due by noon on Thursday, Oct. 1, or team up for the Doubles Tournament on Friday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. Doubles registration closes on Thursday, Oct. 8, at noon. Register through Fusion Play. Questions? Call 916-278-9355, visit thewellatsacstate.com or email the Intramurals team.
Submitted by The WELL
Builders' Hour—Find your people, build your business
Got an idea you’ve been sitting on? Build it with us at the Builder Hour! Meet other student entrepreneurs and work on your business, website, project or even an idea you don’t know what to do with yet. Join us on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Submitted by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Billiards Trick Shot Competition
Ongoing through Friday, October 2, 2026
Show off your skills in the Nexus Billiards Trick Shot Challenge! Record your shot at the Nexus and submit a public video link through Discord from Sept. 14–Oct. 2. Videos must show the player, cue and balls in one continuous take. Eligible Sac State students advance to community voting Oct. 6–9. The winner will be announced Oct. 14!
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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K-Pop & All Things Cute Student Vendors at the Pop-Up Shop
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase All Things Cute & K-Pop!
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Grow Your Garden
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, noon - 1 p.m.
Take a break from your day and join us in The WELL garden for therapeutic horticulture! Learn the basics of plant cultivation, harvesting, and sustainability while engaging in mindful activities that promote nature engagement and sensory stimulation. Previous gardening experience is not required, and all tools and supplies will be provided.
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Empower Hour
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
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Global Religions on Screen: "The Three of Us"
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4 - 7 p.m.
Join the Department of Humanities & Religious Studies and the Office for Cultural Transformation for the second film of our series, "The Three of Us," in recognition of Sukkot. An Orthodox couple challenges tradition as they navigate parenthood and advocate for their autistic son, exploring the tensions between faith, love, and self-discovery.
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Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
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Wheelchair Tennis: Adaptive Sports
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Experience wheelchair tennis! Test your hand-eye coordination and wheelchair maneuvering in this fun, adaptive sport—no experience needed!
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Rocket League Tournament
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Rocket League Tournament: Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4:30 p.m. in the Nexus Gaming Center at The University Union! Compete for prizes and a spot in the Nexus Hall of Fame. Open to Sac State students. Equipment provided!
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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K-Pop & All Things Cute Student Vendors at the Pop-Up Shop
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase All Things Cute & K-Pop!
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Orange Shirt Day - Pin & Shirt Making
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - noon
Join the Esak'timá Native Student Resource Center as we make pins and shirts to honor National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honors the lives lost, survivors, families, and communities impacted by the residential school system. Questions or accommodations, please reach out to esaktimacenter@csus.edu.
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Wellness Wednesday: Raíces & Resilience
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the Women’s Resource Center and El Centro Serna for Raíces & Resilience! Celebrate Latine Heritage Month through pot painting and succulent planting while honoring culture, growth, and community.
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Dream Connections
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, noon - 1:30 p.m.
A well-being support group open to all, creating space for connection around culture, heritage, and the experiences of undocumented people, mixed-status families, and allies.
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Noon Live concert feat. vibrant Latin/jazz by Mayita
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, noon - 1 p.m.
Take a midday music break with Mayita at Noon Live! The Colombian-born, New York-raised artist blends Latin, jazz, and multicultural influences into vibrant music rooted in connection and community. Enjoy this free outdoor concert with free popcorn, while supplies last.
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Defiant & Divine: Launching 20 Years of PRIDE
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1 - 4 p.m.
Celebrate the PRIDE Student Resource Center’s 20th anniversary at Sac State with Defiant & Divine: Launching 20 Years of PRIDE, a symposium-style event featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus, student and drag performances, queer representation in media, bold panels, honest queer sex talk, and more. All are welcome to attend!
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Empower Hour
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
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Intro to Climbing: Climbing Skills
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
This FREE two-hour course covers the basics of rock climbing. Participants will go through a safety orientation, learn some basic movement, and receive 1-on-1 instructor belays and coaching for this class.
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
Read more
K-Pop & All Things Cute Student Vendors at the Pop-Up Shop
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase All Things Cute & K-Pop!
Read more
Empower Hour
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
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Free Raising Canes! "Black Joy" Pop Up by MLK Center & WRC
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m.
Start October off in community! Stop by to our pop-up event! Join us outside of Lassen Hall at the Acorn Amphitheatre on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 2-4 p.m. for lawn games, music by KSSU, and free food for the first 200 students. This event is open to ALL students. No RSVP needed.
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Gym Rope Climb
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Think you can climb to the top? Join us for our gym rope climb event at the climbing wall.
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STEM Scholars Lecture
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6 - 7 p.m.
The Center for Science & Math Success and the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics invite you to attend the FREE fall STEM Scholars Lecture. A reception with light refreshments will be held prior to the lecture. Dr. Erica Orcutt (Geography) will present. Learn more on the STEM Lecture Series Webpage.
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K-Pop Night feat. Music, Dance Performances, Vendors & More!
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Experience K-pop at Sac State’s K-Pop Night! Dance to K-pop hits spun by KSSU student DJs, DJ Fierce and DJ LuaAbril, enjoy performances by All 10s, Krescendo, New Kidz and Virtu, and shop student vendors. Free and open to the public. More info: SacStateUNIQUE.com or 916-278-6997.
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Friday, October 2, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
Read more
K-Pop & All Things Cute Student Vendors at the Pop-Up Shop
Friday, October 2, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase All Things Cute & K-Pop!
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Substitute Teacher Fair
Friday, October 2, 2026, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Are you a senior looking for work? Consider becoming a substitute teacher and earn up to $355 a day! The College of Education and its partner school districts invite you to attend our substitute teacher fair. No experience needed, any major is welcomed. Requirements include completed 90 units of college coursework OR hold a Bachelor's degree.
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Gym to Crag Series
Friday, October 2, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Learn the skills you need to take your climbing outdoors. Weekly topics: Friday, Oct. 2: Single-Pitch Sport. Friday, Oct. 9: Anchor Building. Friday, Oct. 16: Cams and Cracks. Friday, Oct. 23: Multi-Pitch Skills.
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Intramural Pickleball Tournament: Singles
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5 - 7 p.m.
Serve up some fun at The WELL’s Intramural Singles Pickleball Tournament! Register by noon on Thursday, Oct. 1 through Fusion Play. For more information, call 916-278-9355, visit thewellatsacstate.com, or email intramurals@unionwellinc.org.
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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Family Climb
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Share the excitement of indoor rock climbing with the whole family during Family Climb!
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Monday, October 5, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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PRIDE Week kicks off Oct. 5!
Monday, October 5, 2026, 10 - 11 a.m.
Wear your brightest colors & meet at the Library Quad at 10 a.m. for a PRIDE march to the flagpoles near the J St. entrance, where we will gather for a few remarks before continuing to the Anthropology Museum (Mendocino Hall 1000) for the Rooted and Rising: 20 Years of PRIDE at Sac State reception. Our celebration goes all week.
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Rooted & Rising: History of PRIDE at Sac State (PRIDE exhibit)
Monday, October 5, 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join PRIDE Center and Anthropology Museum on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. in Mendocino Hall’s Anthropology Museum (room 1000) for the Rooted & Rising reception: The History of PRIDE at Sac State. The exhibit traces LGBTQ+ organizing and advocacy, honoring those who built recognition and the PRIDE Center over 20 years while reflecting on the future.
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Empower Hour
Monday, October 5, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
Read more
Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Monday, October 5, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Read more
BEADazzled—design your own phone charms at the 20o2!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through October 8, join us for BEADazzled! Design your own phone charm using beads, colors, and fun patterns to create a personalized accessory that matches your style and attaches to your phone. FREE for students.
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Civic Engagement Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Civic Engagement Resource Fair (CERF) connects Sacramento State students with local organizations that promote community service, social justice, and civic participation. Each year, CERF brings together nonprofits, advocacy groups, and campus partners to share volunteer opportunities and encourage active engagement in the Sacramento community.
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PRIDE Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Every queer student deserves a survival guide—and we’re putting one in your hands. Join the PRIDE Center Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., to connect with affirming campus and local community resources for health, safety, support, and belonging. Come eat & find your people, your resources, and what helps you thrive!
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SWANA Welcome Leadership Luncheon
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, noon - 2 p.m.
Join the SWANA Center for our Welcome Leadership Luncheon. Meet student leaders from across campus, learn about ways to get involved, and connect with students interested in leadership and community at Sac State. You do not need to hold a leadership position to attend. Lunch will be provided.
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Empower Hour
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
Read more
Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Read more
Wheelchair Basketball: Adaptive Sports
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
First played in 1946, wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport. Test your passing, shooting, and wheelchair skills—no experience needed!
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Pride Zumba
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:15 - 7 p.m.
Pride Zumba is an energetic, inclusive dance-fitness fusion event where participants of all identities, orientations, ages, fitness levels, and dance backgrounds are welcomed and celebrated. No experience required. Just bring your water bottle, your sneakers, and your authentic self. Let’s make some noise, spread some love, and dance with pride!
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Grad Corner is a dedicated section for news, announcements, events and resources just for students currently enrolled in graduate and credential programs. However, there is plenty of other content in the newsletter that applies to you, so take a look!
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Graduating in fall 2026? Application for Graduation is due Oct. 1
Submitted by the Office of Graduate Studies
Advancement to Candidacy & Classification Application due Oct. 1
Students planning to advance in spring 2027 or summer 2027 (CCE programs only) must submit their Advancement to Candidacy Form to the Office of Graduate Studies by Oct. 1. Access the Advancement to Candidacy form. Students must be Fully Classified prior to submission. If you were admitted as Conditionally Classified and have satisfied your conditions, then submit the Classification Application Form by Oct. 1. Access the Classification Application form.
Submitted by the Office of Graduate Studies
Ways to connect with the Office of Graduate Studies
Please access our Contact Us page for ways to connect with us. Our office is located in River Front Center 215 and we are open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for in-person and phone conversations, and our virtual hours on Zoom are from 5-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Submitted by the Office of Graduate Studies
Constructing a Poster Workshop (GRD)
If you are a current graduate student who wants to learn how to create an engaging academic poster, sign up for the Constructing a Poster Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4-5 p.m. in University Library 2024. This is a great skill to learn for future classes, conferences, careers, and the upcoming Fall Poster Forum. Seats are limited, so make sure to RSVP for the graduate Constructing a Poster Workshop by Oct. 7.
Submitted by Student Research Center
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We do not have any Grad Corner Events to share this week. Check back next week for the latest updates from the Office of Graduate Studies and our partners, including our upcoming events just for you! You can always check out our Hornet Weekly Grad Corner calendar to see what's coming up later in the semester.
Submitted by the Office of Graduate Studies
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Fall 2026 Job & Internship Fair: Prepare, Connect & Explore
Submitted by the Career Center
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