wiki.Alumni.NET - Your Location Information Resource
North America/United States of America/California/Sacramento/California State University, Sacramento/
From wiki.Alumni.NET
Contents |
California State University, Sacramento
- Location & Contact Information
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- 6000 J. Street, Sacramento, California, United States of America
- Telephone Numbers: (916) 278-6011
- Official Website: [1]
- Email: infodesk@csus.edu
- Address, Directions, & Map:
- History & Memorable Moments
- Early History
The efforts to get a four-year university in Sacramento date back to the 1920s, however Bay Area politics prevented the founding until 1947. The University's colors green and gold symbolize the green of the foothills and trees, and gold for discovery.[1]
The university was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947 during a time of intense demand for higher education after World War II. At the time of its founding, Sac State shared space at Sacramento Junior College. [1]
By 1953, the school had moved to its permanent location on the banks of the American River. Jackrabbits were a problem in the early years and landscapers were permitted to shoot them on sight. Sacramento State became part of the California State University system in 1960, and in 1972, the university changed its name to California State University, Sacramento. [1]
The university underwent a major expansion in the Korean War years, with the 'heart' of the campus residing in what was then Douglass Hall, Shasta Hall, and buildings housing the Math, Science, and History departments. These buildings are now scheduled for demolition, which will soon create a campus greenbelt spanning from the library to the dorms. [1]
Sac State came within hours of being deliberately flooded in 1986, as officials contemplated blowing floodgates to avoid a massive levee failure in Sacramento. [1]
Golden Era
The period between 1984 and 2003 marked unprecedented growth and budget stability for the University. During this period, the campus nearly doubled in size with the construction of over nearly a dozen academic and service buildings. These include (but are not limited to):
- University Union expansion
- Mendicino Hall
- Riverside Hall
- Mariposa Hall
- Library expansion
- Placer hall
- Two Parking garages
- New Hornet Bookstore (the bookstore recently moved to another new location)
- Lassen Hall expansion
- Perimeter road (which eased traffic congestion [1]
After the construction of Placer hall, the remaining buildings were renamed to California counties. The administration building was aptly renamed "Sacramento Hall". [1]
Sacramento State hosted the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Events were held at Hornet Stadium in the Alex Spanos Sports Complex. [1]
Present time
Recently built were: the Alumni Center, a continuing education building, a facility for University-licensed public radio stations, the Academic and Information Resource Center (AIRC), and a third parking garage. [1]
In 2004, the school decided to re-brand itself and is now informally known as Sacramento State (Sac State for short); though students had been referring to the school by this name for years. The official name of the university remains California State University, Sacramento. The terms "CSUS," "Cal State Sacramento", "CSU, Sacramento", and "CS Sacramento" are no longer appropriate per the new Identity Style Guide. The University also adopted a new logo and seal. These replaced the previous design based on the Seal of California. [1]
- Overview, Photographs, & Video Links
Prospective Students
- Admissions Tips
New & Current Students
- Campus Events
- Transportation
- Safety Tips
- Support Centers
- Counseling
- Grading System
- Good Classes & Teachers
- Groups & Organizations
- College & Career Tips
Alumni
- Benefits of Joining Alumni Association
- Mailing List Directory
- Chapters
- Teachers (Where are they now?)
- Carpenter, Ariana Rachel (January 2003 - Present)
- Doep, John (January 1976 - January 2006)
- Gilgun, John (September 1993 - Present)
- Raney, Roy (January 1998 - February 2002)
- Sime, Rodney J (September 1959 - Present)
- Alumni Directory
- Alumni Events
Visitors
- Hotels Nearby
- Restaurant Recommendations
- Places of Worship
- Sports Facility Access
Other Links
References
