California State University, Sacramento

ChimeTV’s Jinky Dolar Receives 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award From Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network, is proud to announce that Director of Ad Sales Jinky Dolar will receive the 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award from the Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center.

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  • ChimeTV, America’s only 24/7 English language AAPI-focused entertainment television network, is proud to announce that Director of Ad Sales Jinky Dolar will receive the 2024 Lunar New Year Excellence Award from the Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center.
  • The mission of the APIDA Center is to foster, retain, and empower the academic and personal development of APIDA students.
  • The Center promotes and affirms the experiences of students who identify as part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora.
  • “Sacramento State Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center congratulates Jinky Dolar for her community leadership and active commitment to support and advocate for Asian American students’ academic excellence and career success,” says Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, Associate Vice President for Student Retention and Academic Success.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.

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  • TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento.
  • In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.
  • Participants at the event included the Los Rios Community College District's Chancellor and College Presidents, as well as faculty, classified, and administrative staff.
  • "Each college within the Los Rios Community College District provides an affordable way for students to earn degrees and certificates that help them build a meaningful and productive future."

SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops at CSU Sacramento

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).

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  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students in an event hosted by college's Associated Students Incorporation (ASI).
  • ASI offers services including a food pantry, childcare, a safe ride program and no-cost education events.
  • At Sacramento State, SAFE representatives helped students with their budget and provided feedback to see how they successfully managed their money.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

New Statewide Campaign in California Helps Adult Learners Return to Higher Education at 4x National Re-Enrollment Rate

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTrack, the national student success coaching nonprofit that has served more than 3.2 million learners since 2001, today reported initial progress and expansion plans from the first year of its California Reconnect initiative, a groundbreaking statewide campaign aimed at helping working adults return to college and complete their degrees. Building on its initial launch in December 2022, California Reconnect has achieved significant success in its pilot phase and is poised to expand its impact across the state.

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  • "These promising results will help us lay the foundation as California Reconnect continues to re-engage and re-enroll high potential learners throughout the Golden State."
  • Since its formal launch in the spring of 2023, California Reconnect has made substantial strides.
  • To date, more than 5,700 former students have been contacted through these efforts—and of those 8.4% have re-enrolled, more than 4x the national re-enrollment rate calculated by the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • California Reconnect is funded through generous financial support from ECMC Foundation , Strada Education Foundation and the Kresge Foundation.

SAFE Credit Union Hosts Interactive Financial Literacy Workshops

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.

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  • FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With fewer than 1.5 percent of California students receiving financial education in the state's schools, SAFE Credit Union is stepping in to fill that gap with a new program that teaches teens and young adults how to make informed financial decisions.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE VP of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.
  • The credit union brought the program, Budget Cents, to California State University, Sacramento students.
  • "A lack of financial education can lead to young adults making mistakes that can impact them for years," says SAFE Credit Union Vice President of Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo.

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Sacramento State Athletics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union served as the presenting partner for the Sacramento State Hornets football team at the Oct. 21 home game against the Montana State Bobcats, with 17,000 in attendance. During halftime, Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU, and Sacramento State Athletics Director Mark Orr recognized the game's campus MVPs from the College of Education, including its Dean, Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, and Drs. Deidre Sessoms, Jenna Porter, Sue Hobbs and Elizabeth Morgan.

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  • at Hornets vs. Montana State Football Game on Oct. 21
    TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union served as the presenting partner for the Sacramento State Hornets football team at the Oct. 21 home game against the Montana State Bobcats, with 17,000 in attendance.
  • During halftime, Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU, and Sacramento State Athletics Director Mark Orr recognized the game's campus MVPs from the College of Education, including its Dean, Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, and Drs.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Sacramento area school employees and Sacramento State faculty and staff received complimentary Sacramento State Hornets sunshades from SchoolsFirst FCU.
  • "Our organization is proud to serve school employees and their families, and we are honored to recognize faculty and staff at Sacramento State who are dedicated to providing a world-class education," said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU.

Child Abuse Prevention Center Selects Janay Eustace as New President & Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center, a statewide training, education, research and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families and communities, today announced that Janay Eustace has been named as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 20, 2023. Eustace succeeds Sheila Boxley who served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and will continue to support the transition until the end of 2023.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center , a statewide training, education, research and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families and communities, today announced that Janay Eustace has been named as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 20, 2023.
  • "Janay made a lasting impression on the board with her vision, intellect and passion," said Rachael McKinney, Board Chair of The Child Abuse Prevention Center.
  • The Child Abuse Prevention Center prevents child abuse and neglect through four core strategies: Advocacy, Education, Health and Safety.
  • "The Child Abuse Prevention Center is known for doing remarkable work on behalf of children and families," Eustace said.

Cathryn Huser Named July Teacher of the Month by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, ABC10 and Sacramento State's College of Education

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Friday, July 28, 2023

DAVIS, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento and Sacramento State's College of Education, today announced that Cathryn Huser of North Davis Elementary School in Davis, CA is ABC10's Teacher of the Month for July 2023.

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  • Coming from a family of educators, Ms. Huser always knew she wanted to become a teacher.
  • With more than 30 years of experience, she is known for being a good listener and creating an inclusive environment for her students.
  • As part of being recognized as Teacher of the Month, Ms. Huser will receive $1,000 from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union.
  • To nominate a local teacher in the greater Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area for an upcoming Teacher of the Month, please visit www.abc10.com/teacherofthemonth .

Crush Challenge Returns for 9th Year on August 26 to the Napa Valley

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

NAPA, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZD Wines and the deLeuze Family Charitable Foundation are excited to announce that Crush Challenge, the ultimate food, wine, and cycling lifestyle event in Napa Valley, returns this year on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

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  • Napa Valley Event Offers Cyclists, Foodies, and Wine Lovers a Day of Fun and Philanthropy
    NAPA, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZD Wines and the deLeuze Family Charitable Foundation are excited to announce that Crush Challenge , the ultimate food, wine, and cycling lifestyle event in Napa Valley, returns this year on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
  • Proceeds of Crush Challenge are dedicated to finding a non-toxic cure for cancer at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as providing funding for the Teen Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley.
  • Last year, the event raised a record-breaking $182,500 for the charities, and over $635,000 (net) since inception.
  • Tickets are $250 for the cycling ride, or $25 if you fundraise the rest, and include admission to the Food & Wine Garden.

TEAMSTERS BRING 'LOUD AND CLEAR' MESSAGE FOR FAIR PAY TO CSU TRUSTEES MEETING

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 members of Teamsters Local 2010, Academic Professionals of California (APC), California Faculty Association (CFA), CSU Employees Union – SEIU Local 2579 (CSUEU), UAW Local 4123, and Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) filled the courtyard outside of the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on July 11 to demand fair pay.  The six unions collectively represent over 60,000 California State University (CSU) workers across the state.

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  • "Our message was loud and clear, and the CSU Trustees definitely heard us," said Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 2010.
  • The crowd, which included more than 150 Teamsters Local 2010 members in the Skilled Trades Unit, are demanding that CSU negotiate fair contracts with wages that keep up with inflation.
  • It would also return the regularly scheduled salary increases that the CSU Trustees unilaterally removed in 1996, which has caused extreme pay disparities between long-time and newer CSU workers.
  • This salary is 27 percent higher than her predecessor, but CSU has offered Teamsters and other CSU workers raises that are cumulatively less than 10 percent over three years.