Dear Parents and Family Members, 
Starting this year we are putting together a Family Friendly Campus Toolkit. We will be having our first task force meeting May 1st. We will be discussing ways to make sac state more Family Friendly as well as how to assist students-with-children. Check out this report on Sac State's student-parents to learn more about our work in this area.

We still have more events for you to be a part of!

Lassen Hall Open House: New Hornet families are invited to Lassen Hall Open House on Saturday, April 28 from 10am-1pm. Lassen Hall opens their doors to meet with New Hornets who have been admitted for Fall 2018. This is a an opportunity to ask questions, drop off last minute documents, take a campus tour and meet other New Hornets. 

Baseball: Alumni Weekend is in early May, and we can't wait to honor parents and invite you into our community. Saturday May 5th, we invite you to a baseball game, where our Sac State Hornets take on Seattle U at 6 pm. Buy your tickets ahead of time here.

Commencement: Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19, at the Golden 1 Center. Graduates can claim up to nine guest tickets. The ticketing system is now live, click here for the guest tickets page .

As always, please let us know how we can help you. Email [email protected] or email me directly at [email protected], or call (916) 278-4353.

Thank you for being a part of our Hornet Family!

Haley Myers Dillon
Director, Parents & Families Program
You're Invited ~ Monday, May 7
DEGREES Project Recognition Ceremony
The DEGREES Project will host its annual recognition ceremony embodying the theme of " Unstoppable, Always Successful: Friends and Family the Difference Makers ." The event will include lunch and an opportunity for your son or daughter, friend or loved one to be honored for their persistence at Sacramento State.

The event will occur on Monday, May 7, 2018 from noon to 1:30 pm in the University Union Ballroom. From 1 pm to 1:30 pm a special post event reception will be held on Serna Plaza with live music and informational tables. Please join the celebration.
Please RSVP. Also, download and print your free parking pass. Thanks for supporting your loved one!
Supporting Student Success
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
 STRONG: Hornets Imagine Tomorrow's Solutions

Strong 2018 was a huge success.
Thank you to all our parents, volunteers, employers, and students who worked hard and made our 3rd year another one to remember. We saw so many wonderful projects and ideas to change our futures for the better. Great job to all the hornets who put in time and hard wok to make an impressive impact on the judges.

The winners of Strong 2018
  • Open Category: Angel Figueroa, 
Jesse Polio, & Anthony Egbujor
  • Student-Parent: Martah Lozano
  • Impact Teen Drivers: Joshualyn Guray

A 4th award was given by The Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Zehra Aksu.

Visit www.csus/strong to read up on our winners and their ideas! Check out the photo gallery HERE!
Get More Involved
Do you wan to be more involved with Sac State? We are currently accepting application for Parent Ambassadors! Check out the Role Description and Application to see if you would be a good fit for our team.
The Career Center will host " Maximize Your Internship" workshop on Wednesday, April 25, from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm in Lassen Hall 1013. Tell students to attend this workshop for help, and to work with Hornet Career Connection and the Center for Community Engagement to find internship options.

Some internships are paid, some can be taken for academic credit. Help them explore options. Your connections can help!
Calendar
APRIL
Sat. 4/28, 10a-1p
Lassen Hall Open House

Mon 4/30-Fri 5/18
Fall 2018 Course Registration

MAY
Mon. 5/7, 12-2p
DEGREES Project Recognition Ceremony - Lunch and "Success on the Green." RSVP here . (at the University Union Ballroom and Serna Plaza).

Sat. 5/8, 6p
Hornet Baseball Game vs. Seattle University. Buy tickets here . (Hornet Baseball Stadium; Park in structure 1)

Mon 5/14-Fri 5/18
Finals Week; 5/18 is Move Out Day for the Residence Halls

Fri. 5/18-Sat.5/19
Commencement Ceremonies; Schedule here . (at the Golden 1 Center)