Dear Parents, 
Join us this Spring for these fun events!

Student Showcase: On April 13, students will present at our third-annual "Shark Tank"-style competition called STRONG (see more below; students can sign up here until Friday April 6).

Fun Run: We also invite you to join our campus Fun Run team, the Spitting Llamas for The WELL's 5K on Thursday April 19th! Register here .

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 .

Sincerely,
Haley Myers Dillon
Director, Parents & Families Program
Save the Date ~ 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. Thanks for supporting your loved one!
Supporting Student Success
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
 STRONG: Hornets Imagine Tomorrow's Solutions

"STRONG: Hornets Imagine Tomorrow's Solutions" is an academic "idea competition" where students apply what they have learned to solve a real-world problem. We call it Sac State's version of Shark Tank . Encourage your students to sign up. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 6.

The event takes place Friday, April 13 from 9a-3p on campus. Students present in 15-minute appointments with professional judges in Round 1 presentations from 9-11:30am. Six finalists are invited back to present to a group of judges from 12:30-2pm, and winners are announced at 2pm. Students are invited to attend a networking reception "Mingle Mixer" with employers from 2-3pm.

Student deadline to sign up: 4/6/18
Event Date: 4/13/18
Location: Riverview Hall Conference Room
Times: Round 1 Presos 9-11:30a
Finalist Presos: 12:30-2pm
Mingle Mixer 2-3pm

Details at www.csus.edu/strong
Talk with your student about:
Getting a Summer Internship
Please talk with your student about their plans for summer. If they are a sophomore or junior, it is a great time to find a summer internship in their career field.

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! They can also swing by the Mingle Mixer at STRONG on 4/13 from 2-3pm to mingle with employers at Riverview Hall Conference Room.
Calendar
APRIL 
Fri 4/13, 9a-3p
STRONG: Hornets Imagine Tomorrow's Solutions (Riverview Hall Conference Room, Residence Halls)

Thurs 4/19, 6p
The WELL 5k - Join our team, The Spitting Llamas! Register here . ( at The WELL)

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)