Welcome to Hornet Weekly, Sac State's newsletter for students. 🌳
It’s your weekly drop of what’s happening on campus, including events, news, deadlines, updates, and everything you need to know – all in a single email, sent on Tuesdays. 📬
If campus is closed on a Tuesday, don’t worry – we’ll buzz in the next business day. Other changes will be shared in advance. 🗓️
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💚 Our Hive. Our Home. 💛 Stingers Up! 🐝
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2026 Clery Act Annual Report now available
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the 2026 Annual Security Report (ASR) is now available for viewing here. The ASR contains information related to policies on security and safety, emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures, crime and sexual assault prevention, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for Sacramento State from 2023-25. PDF or paper copies are available upon request by contacting clery@csus.edu.
Submitted by Administration and Business Affairs
2026 Annual Fire Safety Report now available
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the 2026 Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is now available for viewing here. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sacramento State housing facilities from 2023-25, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting University Housing Services at housing@csus.edu.
Submitted by Administration and Business Affairs
Know Before You Go: Tailgating rules for Hornet football game days
Tailgating is a proud Sac State tradition, but it’s important to celebrate responsibly. Alcohol and drug policies will be strictly enforced, and violations can result in loss of tailgating privileges, citations, arrest, or student conduct action. Tailgating may begin up to 4 hours before the game and must end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Know the rules before you go, and keep tailgating fun, safe, and positive for everyone!
Submitted by Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence Marketing and Communications
Design Sac State's next "I Voted" sticker
Calling all Hornet creatives! Design an original 2.5-inch "I Voted" sticker for the chance to have your artwork professionally printed and distributed during the November election. You'll have a chance to win noise-cancelling Beats earbuds and a Kodak digital camera! Open to all currently enrolled Sac State students. Submit your original design by Oct. 9, and show campus what Hornet pride and civic spirit look like. Learn more and submit your design!
Submitted by External Relations
Where do you stand on AI? Share your thoughts!
Whether or not you use AI, we want to hear from you! Take the CSU AI Survey between now and October 19 and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card or an iPad! Your answers will be anonymous and the survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete.
Submitted by Information Resources & Technology
Invitation: Meet Sac State CARCs
The Cultural Academic Resource Centers (CARCs) invite you to connect, collaborate, and build community across campus. Join us Thursday, Oct. 1, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the University Union Cottonwood Suite (second floor). Meet CARC, share ideas, and explore opportunities to collaborate on programs and events. All student clubs and organizations are welcome! Food will be provided. Please RSVP through the registration form. Questions? Contact CARCs.
Submitted by Cultural Academic Resource Centers
Medical School Prepratory Enhancement Program info session
Submitted by Center for Science and Math Success
Register for the Fall Poster Forum Info Session for undergrads
Current undergraduate students with a scholarly project, research or creative activity to showcase are invited to the virtual Fall Poster Forum Info Session on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4-5 p.m. Learn about day-of expectations, important deadlines, poster printing and a networking opportunity. RSVP for the Fall Poster Forum Info Session by Monday, Oct. 5.
Submitted by Student Research Center
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📰 Keep up with the latest news at Sac State
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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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Immigrant Storytelling Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, noon - 1:30 p.m.
This Immigrant Storytelling Workshop will focus on empowering individuals to share their own narratives with empathy, compassion, and connection. For any questions and accommodations, please reach out to usrc@csus.edu.
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Empower Hour
Tuesday, September 22, 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: Film Identity & Cultural Expression
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Join us as the Department of Humanities & Religious Studies and the Office for Cultural Transformation present the first film of our series, "What Do You Believe Now?" in which six diverse American teenagers share their spiritual struggles and aspirations.
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Dream Connections
Wednesday, September 23, 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 featuring live rock by Red Voodoo
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, noon - 1 p.m.
Rock out with Red Voodoo at our Wednesday Nooner! Enjoy high-energy rock ’n’ roll outdoors at Sac State’s University Union Serna Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at noon. Free and open to all. Sponsored by UNIQUE Programs. Visit SacStateUNIQUE.com or call 916-278-6997.
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Better Googling for Academic Research and Everyday Life
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, noon - 12:50 p.m.
Finding Google increasingly more difficult to get to the information you need? Up your Google and Google Scholar game by learning how to filter to the types of information you need, bypass AI Overviews for actual webpage content, and more.
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Empower Hour
Wednesday, September 23, 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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Join us for our first Cafe y Conversación of the semester!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Join El Centro Serna and faculty from the Sociology & Anthropology departments to discuss what is happening in Cuba and the United States' role in the current situation. Cuban snacks and light refreshments will be served! We encourage your participation! This event is open to all students, staff and faculty.
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Empower Hour
Thursday, September 24, 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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Your Money Matters Workshop
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2 - 3 p.m.
This Your Money Matters workshop will focus on budgeting and incorporates activities related to building & maintaining a budget. For any questions and accommodations, please reach out to usrc@csus.edu.
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Welcome Women of Sac State: Sip & Paint
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3 - 6 p.m.
Join the Women’s Resource Center and University Housing for Welcome Women of Sac State: Sip & Paint! Enjoy a refreshing drink, express your creativity through painting, and find your community. Painting experience is not required, and all materials will be provided.
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Chai & Chat: Names, Roots & Connections
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
What is the story behind your name? Create a rug-inspired mosaic name frame while we talk about names, roots, and the stories we carry with us. There is no pressure to share. Stop by to make something that is yours, meet other students, and take a break between classes. Materials provided, while supplies last.
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Free screening of 'Project Hail Mary'
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free screening of "Project Hail Mary" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom. The PG-13 film follows a science teacher who wakes up alone in space and must save Earth’s sun. Open to all, with free popcorn while supplies last. Hosted by UNIQUE Programs. Visit SacStateUNIQUE.com.
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Empower Hour
Monday, September 28, 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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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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📅 Looking for stuff to do when you're not in class?
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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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Are you planning to graduate fall 2026?
Application for Graduation is due Thursday, Oct. 1! Graduate students planning to graduate in fall 2026 must submit their Application for Graduation Form to the Office of Graduate Studies by Oct. 1. Access the Application for Graduation Form.
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
Register for the Fall Poster Forum Info Session for graduate students
If you are a graduate student who has a scholarly project, research, or creative activity to showcase, sign up to attend the virtual Fall Poster Forum Info Session on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4-5 p.m.! This session will go over day-of expectations, important deadlines leading up to the event, printing details for posters, and a networking opportunity. Please RSVP for the Fall Poster Forum Info Session by Monday, Oct. 5.
Submitted by Student Research Center
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Graduate Studies Application Information Session
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 2 - 3 p.m.
This application information session is for students interested in graduate education programs at Sacramento State. It will cover how to apply, how to prepare your application, how to assess your finances, and how to map your career pathway.
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Intro to Research & Advance Searching Methods Workshop
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4 - 5 p.m.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of the research process and gain strategies for scholarly research to identify key studies in your discipline.
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🎓 Link up with OGS and learn more
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Visit the PARC for academic support
The Peer & Academic Resource Center (PARC) provides academic support to all Sac State students. Tutoring is available through drop-in and appointment-based options in person or via Zoom beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Through Supplemental Instruction (SI), students can earn one unit of credit while attending twice-a-week study sessions. SI helps students increase their grade in the course. PARC is in Library 4026. Visit the PARC website or contact PARC for more information.
Submitted by Peer & Academic Resource Center
Adobe Creative Cloud license upgraded to Pro Plus
The CSU boosted campus-wide licensing for Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) and Adobe Express to the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Plus for Education plan offering you free access to over 20 professional creative apps and newly added AI generative tools you can tap into on a University-managed or personal device. There is nothing you need to do—simply access the tools as you always have or follow these Adobe CC access/setup instructions.
Submitted by Information Resources & Technology
Improve your relationship skills & enjoy free pizza/snacks!
Relationship Lab is an interactive workshop building Relationship Intelligence—the skills that support meaningful, authentic, and fulfilling relationships. Through hands-on activities, you will explore self-awareness, values, and communication. “Know Yourself” focuses on understanding ourselves as the beginning foundation for relationship building. Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m in the University Union Folsom Room (third floor). Sign up with Katelyn Shields.
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
Queer Joy Collective, a therapy group for LGBTQIA+ students!
Come as you are and join us for a weekly space created for LGBTQIA+ students to connect, reflect, laugh, and build community. We’ll explore the unique experiences and challenges of queer life, while celebrating queer joy, identity, creativity, love, and possibility.
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Contact: Katelyn Shields
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Date: Tuesdays, beginning September 22
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Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
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Location: Counseling Services at The WELL (second floor). Check in at the front desk.
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
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✏️ Essential student resources
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Bookmark our Know Your Resources archive to see all the useful tools and services we've featured in the past.
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