The Out of the Darkness Experience celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2021 with the theme, "Apart but Not Alone." To commemorate this important annual event, Student Health and Counseling Services, in partnership with Student Affairs, developed the Share Your Light Challenge to show support to our fellow Hornets who are impacted by isolation, anxiety, depression, or suicide and self-harm.
Participation in the Share Your Light Challenge helps break stigmas around suicide and mental health by allowing you to be a light for others and showing your fellow Hornets that they are not alone.
All members of the Hornet family are encouraged to share their light with others in support of the upcoming Out of the Darkness Experience. Those wanting to participate in the Share Your Light Challenge are asked to create a short video of themselves sharing "what brings light to their day" and pledging to support their fellow Hornets.
Videos received via email may be shared on social media as part of the Out of the Darkness Campaign.
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Important Information About COVID-19 Testing
Sacramento State will be offering on-going COVID-19 testing to members of the campus community.
Every week, members of our campus population will be selected to participate in COVID-19 testing. When you are selected, you will receive an email with details on making an appointment to receive your COVID-19 test.
Testing will be done by appointment only and opportunities are available for a limited time, as a new group is selected each week. We encourage you to take advantage of this no-cost COVID-19 testing.
Getting tested can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to your family, friends, and coworkers.
A copy of the email you will be receiving is to the right and available to read in the link below.
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If you have additional questions regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at Sacramento State you can ask Joy Stewart James, Associate Vice President for Student Health and Counseling Services.
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CARmencement is here! Encourage Students to Attend.
On May 21 and 22, Sacramento State will be celebrating CARmencement, providing graduating students a COVID-safe commencement ceremony.
The deadline for students to sign up for CARmencement is Thurs, April 1 at noon!
Students can register in their Student Center by clicking CARmencement Ticket and completing the form. Multiple times are available throughout May 21 and 22 and students can plan ahead and celebrate their drive with friends.
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Please Note: All participants must RSVP and ALL participating vehicles must have a printed Grad Pass to be allowed on campus.
Please check out Sac State’s Commencement website for information, including how to RSVP and how to get your Grad Kit if you cannot attend CARmencement.
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Angelina Zamudio – Selected for National HEP/CAMP Association Internship in Washington, D.C.
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Students from migrant backgrounds face unique challenges in their pursuit of a college degree, including academic interruption due to housing instability and language barriers. Additionally, many of these students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and are the first in their family to go to college.
“I understand the fear, the self-doubt, and the lack of academic guidance that comes with the experience. When I started my college application process, the fear of never thriving in college took over,” shared Angelina Zamudio, proud daughter of migrant parents and first-year College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) student. However, she has not let these obstacles stand in her way.
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Zamudio is one of six college students from across the United States recently selected to participate in the National HEP/CAMP Association Internship Program in Washington, D.C. This summer, Zamudio and five others will receive 10-week placements in congressional offices, the Office of Migrant Education (OME), and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
Zamudio is excited to immerse herself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. She grew up in Castroville, a small town in Monterrey County where the majority of the population is Latinx and works in the agricultural industry. Zamudio is an only child and the first in her family to attend a four-year institution. Both of her parents are farm workers and work long hours harvesting crops such as lettuce, artichokes, and strawberries.
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“If I was not the daughter of migrant parents, I would not have the academic and personal support from the Migrant Education Program (K-12), the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). If I had not qualified for any of these programs, I would not be where I am at now. Being a migrant student has opened many doors that have led me to grow as a student and as a person.”
Zamudio believes that participating in this internship will be a long-term investment in her success and for her community. In the future, she hopes to develop programs and services that improve the living conditions of farmworkers and the educational opportunities of their children. Her goal is to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Spanish and obtain a teaching credential. Zamudio shared, “All those years of translating conversations, documents, and at times even movies for my parents harvested a love for the Spanish language. My hope is to one day create curriculum in Spanish and safe spaces for migrant children to attend while their parents work so that they don’t have to spend their childhoods in the fields like I did.”
Opportunities like the National HEP/CAMP Association Internship allows students to gain self-confidence and recognize their potential to become leaders in their respective communities. “Angelina is a self-starter and I’m certain she will continue to grow through her participation in this internship,” said Sac State CAMP Coordinator, Erica Perez.
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COVID-19 has changed the way students learn and engage academically and socially. While many are struggling with remote learning, Zamudio aims to see each day as an opportunity to receive an education while being at home with her loved ones. Additionally, she has found a home at Sac State. “CAMP provides me with a family-like atmosphere where I can be myself as I am surrounded by peers and staff members who share similar backgrounds and similar fears and self-doubts. Without their guidance, I would not have been selected to participate in this internship.”
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Staff Talent Appreciation & Retention (STAR)
The Division of Student Affairs would like to congratulate Kathy Colin, Admissions and Outreach's Customer Service Coordinator (right) for being January's STAR of the Month.
The Staff Talent Appreciation & Retention (STAR) Awards Program acknowledges the exemplary performance and contributions of staff members within the Division of Student Affairs. The program provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary performance of staff throughout the division.
The Shining STAR of the Month Award is presented monthly to an individual in the division whose actions or work performance stands out as an exceptional reflection of our divisional values:
• Integrity • Wellness • Innovation • Inclusivity • Collaboration • Service •
If you would like to nominate your peers, colleagues, and staff to recognize their amazing work, please click the link below.
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Residence Hall Association Wins Building Block of the Year Award
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at Sacramento State has won the coveted RHA Building Block of the Year award for the Pacific Association of College and University Residence Halls (PACURH). This award is given at the annual regional conference to one affiliated institution that demonstrates tremendous effort and improvement in their residence hall environment.
Sac State’s RHA is more than deserving of this honor. Over the last academic year, RHA has numerous accomplishments that were highlighted within their award bid. RHA restructured their executive board, going from eight executive board members to six. This restructuring allowed RHA to put on one of their most successful programs, a campus-wide “Scavenger Hunt” in November 2020 to help students get to know the campus in a fun and COVID-safe way. Additionally, RHA has been more active in PACURH, regularly submitting and winning “Of the Month” nominations on the regional level.
We are proud to share the amazing accomplishments of our students with Student Affairs. Ultimately, we are even more ecstatic that the students living on campus are the benefactor of an organization that has continued to think critically about how to engage residence hall students during these unique times.
Sac State’s delegation included Andrea Escamilla, Gabriela Anaya-Ruelas, Joey Curley, and Isaiah Mercado-Acosta. PACURH includes more than 35 universities from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska, and British Columbia.
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WEAVE Confidential Advocate
My name is Laura and I am Sac State’s Confidential campus advocate. I work at WEAVE and our mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships while supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. WEAVE is partnered with Sac State to provide advocacy, accompaniment, resources, and information about campus programs, connections to counseling, and any other accommodations students may need to be successful while accessing their education.
WEAVE is committed to breaking the cycle of violence by educating the community to better understand the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. As Sac State’s advocate, I offer campus presentations and trainings on topics such as Sexual Assault awareness, Affirmative Consent, Bystander Intervention, Domestic Violence, and more. COVID-19 has increased the number of folks experiencing sexual assault and/or domestic violence. These presentations offer support to students and education around important topics as well as informing folks about how to access resources and services.
To request and schedule a presentation, please email Sac State’s Confidential Campus Advocate Laura Swartzen at weave@csus.edu or call 916-278-5850.
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Carlsen Center: Discover, Build, Launch
The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s mission is to make innovation and entrepreneurship simple, accessible, and pervasive at Sac State and in the region. As programming only began in 2019, the Carlsen Center is itself a startup. As a result, they are demonstrating the cycle of continuous improvement to their aspiring entrepreneurs.
Like their colleagues on campus, one year ago, the Carlsen Center pivoted to online offerings in order to ensure our programs, resources, and community remain accessible and supportive during the pandemic.
Since joining the Carlsen Center in October 2019, Executive Director Cameron Law has developed a strategic plan to set a clear direction for the Center. Additionally, a host of new programming has been developed in support of the early-stage entrepreneurial journey. The journey encompasses their Discover, Build and Launch programs.
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Strategic Student Support Programs (SSSP) is a new unit under the Division of Student Affairs offering a variety of safe spaces where students can build long-term social connections while experiencing elements of the home environment, language, and culture. In addition to services and resources available to help all students succeed, these spaces address the social, political, economic, historical, cultural, and intersectional realities of diverse students through programming that enriches identity and develops a sense of family within the campus.
By establishing strategic collaborations, SSSP maximizes knowledge, resources, and personnel to serve as “wraparound support” by providing academic advising, financial guidance, socioemotional support, career coaching and post-college transition in a caring and integrative manner. SSSP believes in nurturing the holistic self through a multidimensional approach that understands diverse student experiences.
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Spring Undocu-Wisdom Workshop Series: Paying for College as an Undocumented Student & Alternate Ways to Make an Income
The Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) has partnered with dream centers and undocumented student programs throughout Northern California, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), and Univision 19 to launch a virtual workshop series for undocumented students, allies, and individuals from immigrant backgrounds. Each month, an immigration expert provides updates and information on topics that are top-of-mind for immigrant communities. This is followed by a Q&A session during which the presenter answers questions from attendees.
The second workshop of the series will take place this Wednesday, March 17, from 3 pm to 4 pm. Join the DRC to learn the difference between Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), the California Dream Act (CADAA), and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and how they affect access to financial aid. Additionally, the workshop will focus on ways undocumented individuals without work authorization can make an income through entrepreneurship and private consulting.
Registration is not required. The session will be recorded and available for viewing after the event.
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For more information and updates from Strategic Student Support Programs, download their newsletter below.
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Don’t delay the inevitable. On July 31, 2021, Skype for business will cease to exist. It’s time to transition to Teams. Aside from the chat, call, and screen share features that Skype for Business provided, Microsoft Teams also allows you to share and edit files in real-time, create, assign, track, and complete tasks related to a project, and so much more.
Online Resources
Don’t wait until Skype for Business retires, learn all there is to know about Microsoft Teams now:
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Comments, Questions, Concerns?
Don’t hesitate and reach out via any of the following ways:
- Email: sa-it@csus.edu
- Phone: (916) 278-2745
- Microsoft Teams, Skype4Business, or Zoom chat: sa-it | stdaf-01
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