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VOL.5 ISSUE 3 SPRING 2012

TalentABA'S GOT TALENT

    On March 15, Sac State's University Library Gallery opened its latest exhibit, Sacramento State Has Talent.

    Featuring faculty and staff who work in areas unrelated to the arts, the exhibit invited talented employees to step into the spotlight and display their art work. The work crossed a broad range of talents, from visual and performance art to music and literature.

    The exhibit, which fills the University Library's Gallery, was conceived by University Library Gallery Director Phil Hitchcock and students. The exhibit includes paintings, jewelry-making, set pieces, sculpture, drawings and photographs. Musical performances were also scheduled throughout the term of the exhibit....read more.

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk ManagementRisk management is a simple concept, but what does it mean when applied in a large and complex institution? Sacramento State’s Risk Management unit is one of five that comprise Risk Management Services (RMS), which also includes Environmental Health & Safety, Space Management, Continuity of Operations Planning, and Worker's Compensation. As a department, RMS...read more.

ABA NEWS

California State Capitol

Sac State's Financial Services team successfully hosted the 2012 CSU Business Conference from March 26th to the 28th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Sacramento. Associate Vice President and Conference Committee Chair Justine Heartt led Conference Committee planning...read more.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Alumni Center In December, ABA held its annual Leadership Awards ceremony. In addition to recognizing managers and staff, this event also recognizes the contributions of ABA's distinguished partners, including staff from the Alumni Center...read more.

Mike LeeMESSAGE FROM THE VP

This time of year, it is traditional to recognize the accomplishments of our students through the conferring of degrees at commencement. For our graduates, this is a time not only for reflection and celebration, but for looking ahead to new challenges and opportunities. Year-end is a marker for ABA that inspires similar thinking, as we take stock of the past year, celebrate our accomplishments, and think about the work ahead...read more.

tech tipsTECH TIPS

All Sac State faculty, staff, and students should be aware of network account security. Many of us have received the suspicious email requesting personal and/or account information for dubious reasons. This is why having both a strong password and an understanding of account ...read more.

Katerina Donato-WeinsteinSTAFF SPOTLIGHT

Every issue of the FOCUS Newsletter spotlights an ABA staff member whose work deserves mention. This edition features Katerina Donato-Weinstein, a Police Dispatcher II within Public Safety/University Police. Read more.


PlantsABA GREEN NEWS

Residents of Sacramento are keenly aware of water conservation, and this is an issue that Grounds and Landscaping Services has addressed head-on. Water conservation on campus is more than just using less water - it's about changing the whole culture of water use in horticulture.

Efforts were made recently to create a more inviting entry point for students and visitors at the south end of campus. With newer facilities such as AIRC, The Well and Parking Structure III in proximity, the area has become a focal point for foot and automobile traffic. A large part of those efforts involves planting flower beds that take water conservation into consideration, for example...read more.