Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikh)
Multifaith and Cultural
Celebrates Guru Hargobind's release from imprisonment and the triumph of freedom.
Accommodations: Provide flexibility for participation in community celebrations.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Diwali (Hindu/Jain)
Multifaith and Cultural
The Festival of Lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Accommodations: Avoid scheduling major events or deadlines; allow time for family and community observance.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026.
Apple Hill Adventure
ASI
Transportation from Peak Adventures, apple doughnuts, and guides included
Apple fritters, apple cider, pies, doughnuts, and beautiful views. This is PEAK Apple Hill season, and what better way to enjoy it than by joining a Peak Adventures trip and getting stress-free! Bring your appetite and relax with us in one of the most iconic areas of the Fall in Northern California! We will meet at Peak Adventures and shuttle out in our brand-new Vans!
Experience needed - None
Level - Relaxing.
Event Type: Student Activity. Recreation. Short Description: This is PEAK Apple Hill season, and what better way to enjoy it than by joining a Peak Adventures trip and getting stress-free!
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Apple Hill.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Basic Bike Maintenance
ASI
Get to know your bike in greater depth. In this class, you will bring your bike, and our techs will walk you through basic maintenance. This is a great class for beginners or more experienced bikers who want to learn more one-on-one about bike care.
Tools and teachers included. Parts available for purchase during the class if needed.
Event Type: Workshop. Student Activity. Short Description: In this class, you will bring your bike, and our techs will walk you through basic maintenance.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peak Adventures Bike Shop.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Carlsen Center | Capital Hacks 5.0
Sac State Carlsen Center
Capital Hacks (formerly Hornet Hacks) is a collaborative initiative organized by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ACM Sac State, and Capital Hacks to foster innovation and exploration in the fields of Construction + SustainabilityTech, Health + AccessibilityTech, Tech, Civic/GovTech and Open Tech (Wildcard).
This competitive event is designed to bring together students with a passion for hacking, building, AI, and making an impact. Participants can choose one of the four tracks to build in and generate a solution to a real-world problem in the industry. Teams are encouraged to explore creative approaches and cutting-edge tools to bring their ideas to life, but how they innovate is completely up to them.
The competition is open to teams with a minimum of two members and a maximum of six, allowing for diverse collaborative efforts. Each team will showcase their projects to a panel of judges, who will evaluate them based on innovation, applicability, technical proficiency, and potential…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: Capital Hacks (formerly Hornet Hacks) is a competitive event designed to bring together students with a passion for hacking, building, AI, and making an impact. Participants can choose one of the four tracks to build in and generate a solution to a real-world problem in the industry.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. African Medea by Jim Magnuson
Department of Theatre & Dance
Jim Magnuson's powerful adaptation of Euripides' classic Greek tragedy relocates the story of Medea to nineteenth-century West Africa, weaving together themes of colonialism, cultural identity, resistance, and revenge. Both timeless and urgently relevant, African Medea explores what happens when personal betrayal collides with political oppression, creating a gripping drama of passion, sacrifice, and survival. This production is rated PG-13 for mature content and descriptions of violence.
Cost: $12-$22. Event Type: Play. Performance. Short Description: Relevant retelling of Euripide's classic story.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
University Theatre, Shasta Hall 113.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Kristallnacht Remembrance (Jewish)
Multifaith and Cultural
Kristallnacht Remembrance honors the victims and commemorates the events of November 9–10, 1938, when a wave of violent anti-Jewish pogroms swept through Nazi Germany and Austria. Known as the "Night of Broken Glass," the attacks resulted in the destruction of synagogues, Jewish businesses, homes, and schools, as well as the deaths of at least 91 Jewish individuals and the arrest of 30,000 men, many of whom were sent to concentration camps. Kristallnacht marked a significant escalation in the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews, foreshadowing the Holocaust. Remembrance events often include educational programs, memorial services, and reflections on the importance of combating hatred and preserving human rights.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Monday, November 9, 2026 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Vikram New Year/Vikram Samvat (Hindu)
Multifaith and Cultural
Marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar year, celebrated with prayers and festivities.
Accommodations: Be flexible with time off for religious and cultural observances.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Monday, November 9, 2026.
Transfer Center Visit @ Folsom Lake College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Folsom Lake College
10 College Pkwy
Folsom, CA 95630
Joscelyn Guzman
(916) 608-6799
guzmanj@flc.losrios.edu.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Transfer Center Visit @ Woodland Community College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Woodland Community College
2300 E Gibson Rd Bldg #200
Woodland, CA 95776
Aracely Ruiz
(530) 661-5703
aruiz1@yccd.edu.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. CSUS Application Workshop & On-The-Spot Admissions @ Center High School
Sac State Featured
Sacramento State representative will conduct a CalStateApply Application Workshop to prospective students for Fall 2027 admissions. We will go over important information step by step.
Sacramento State representative will review students transcripts and admit them to Sacramento State on the spot contingent on students submitting the CSU Application and their transcripts to the representative for the Fall 2027 term.
Event Type: Workshop.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Center High School
3111 Center Court Ln,
Antelope, CA 95843.
Design Studio: PowerPoint Visual Design for Non-Designers
Learning & Development
Facilitated by Joseph Kim, Cal Poly Pomona
Open to all employees
Do you want to improve the visual design of your PowerPoint presentations? You don't need advanced graphic design skills to create aesthetically pleasing slides. Enhance the visual impact of your presentations with foundational design principles. This workshop introduces the principles that visually appealing slides employ. Refine your designer's eye!
Software note: Join the workshop with PowerPoint ready to use.
Skill level: Novice to Intermediate PowerPoint users.
Event Type: Workshop.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Register at link, and Zoom link will be emailed to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2fmanagement%2fLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3fActivityId%3d161448%26UserMode%3d0.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
This week will feature handmade artists and creative student businesses:
Nails x Kashia, Ack Studios- stickers, claw clips and more
Others to be announced
, DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. CLOSED on Wednesday, Nov 11, ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's handmade artists and creatives student vendors.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Free Groceries Pop Up #111
ASI
Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional resource of the ASI Food Pantry.
This lively farmers-market-style resource fair is open to Sac State students, staff, and faculty. Free groceries for students, first-come, first-serve, courtesy of the ASI Food Pantry.
For more information about the event, how to sign-up to table, and other ASI Food Pantry services, visit https://asi.csus.edu/asi-food-pantry.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Student Activity. Health & Wellness. Networking. Short Description: Lively farmers market-style resource fair for Sac State students, staff, and faculty.
Free groceries for students, first-come, first-serve.
Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional resource of the ASI Food Pantry.
For more information about the ASI Food Pantry, visit https://asi.csus.edu/asi-food-pantry.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Library Quad.
For more info visit asi.csus.edu. The Sandwich Generation: Strategies for Multigenerational Caregivers
Employee Wellness
Open to all CSU employees, sponsored by Empathia LifeMatters
Caring for both children and aging loved ones can strain time, finances, and emotional wellbeing. This workshop helps multigenerational caregivers understand competing financial demands, plan proactively, and access resources. Participants learn strategies to reduce stress, set boundaries, and support stability for themselves and their families.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:Identify the financial challenges unique to multigenerational caregiving. Understand competing financial priorities and how to plan for them proactively. Apply strategies to reduce financial and emotional stress while setting healthy boundaries. Identify resources and tools that support long-term stability for caregivers and families. Who should attend:Individuals caring for both children and aging loved ones. …
Cost: free. Event Type: Workshop.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Event link in course description below.
UNIQUE Programs Meeting
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
UNIQUE Programs is the University Union’s student volunteer programming board that brings innovative, quality entertainment to campus. Student volunteers work hard each semester to plan, promote and produce all UNIQUE events. Created in 1978, UNIQUE’s central goal is to create outstanding entertainment and educational opportunities that take place in the University Union. Started with one professional staff member and a handful of students putting on comedy shows and special events. Has grown to produce concerts, mid-week Noon concerts (Noon Live), lectures, performing arts, drag shows, comedy shows, cultural programs, dance nights and other entertainment. UNIQUE currently has one full time Programs Advisor and a part-time student Programs Assistant, plus 30+ Sac State student volunteers.
Volunteers meet once a week on Mondays or Tuesdays (your choice) in The University Union.
Free and open to current Sac State students. More info at SacStateUNIQUE.com or call (916) 278-6997. TIME
12 pm- 1 pm, …
Cost: Free. Event Type: Meeting. Student Activity. Short Description: Volunteer meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Green & Gold Room, 3rd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. ASI International Committee
ASI
The ASI International Students Committee shall serve as a representative and advisory body dedicated to uplifting and advocating for the international student population at Sacramento State University. The committee will work to ensure that the international student perspective is consistently considered in ASI decisions, support the inclusion of international voices in governance, and advise the ASI President on matters affecting international students.
Event Type: Discussion. Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Canyon Room, 3rd fl.
University Appointment, Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (UARTP) Committee
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held virtually (Zoom). For questions regarding the work of the committee for this academic year, contact the committee chair, Michael Wright (m.wright@csus.edu). For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Meetings: Virtual.
ASI Student Social Justice & Equity Council
ASI
The Student Social Justice and Equity Council is responsible for presenting to the ASCSUS Board of Directors issues pertaining to social justice and equity, which may or may not be directly related to education. They are the head lobbyist in expanding and enhancing the diversity and inclusion at CSUS and will act as the primary liaison to the Centers for Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity Council, the Office of Inclusive Excellence and ASCSUS. At least one forum shall be held each semester.
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Canyon Room, 3rd fl. UU.
ASI Wellness, Safety, & Sexual Assault Awareness Committee
ASI
The Wellness, Safety and Sexual Assault Awareness Committee shall be an advisory board to the Vice President of University Affairs. It will assist in better understanding issues and support of services in the topics pertaining to student safety, wellness and sexual assault. Topics may include basic needs initiatives, mental health resources, campus safety, sexual assault prevention and raising awareness of resources that serve students dealing with any of the issues that ascertain to these subjects. The committee will also serve as a point of contact for University -wide conversations via the Sacramento State Campus Wellness Steering Group regarding students’ perspectives on wellness and safety. The committee will also work to ensure that the services and resources on campus regarding these topics are provided and available to all students, and work with relevant campus partners to ensure it.
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Delta Room, 3rd fl. UU.
ASI Greek Life
ASI
The ASI Greek Life Committee serves as a liaison between ASI and the Greek community at Sacramento State. The committee represents the interests of Greek organizations, strengthens collaboration, and ensures Greek life perspectives are included in ASI governance while promoting philanthropy, community, and academic excellence.
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Canyon Room, 3rd fl. UU.
Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
This is a FREE two-hour course that covers the basics of rope management in top-rope climbing.
Topics we will cover:
-Communication (Climbing Contract)
-Basic Climbing technique (Body movement)
-How to tie a Figure 8 knot
-Belaying with the PBUS method (Pull, Break, Under, Slide)
-Etc.
Come learn how to top-rope belay at The WELL!
Be sure to complete a Safety Orientation before your class starts!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. ECS Meet the Employer: Level 10 Construction
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Level 10 Construction is inviting Construction Management and Civil Engineering students to learn more about their company as well as internship and entry-level career opportunities available at this info session. Founded in 2011, Level 10 is a California-based general contractor driven to deliver construction projects at the highest level. Level 10 focuses on building for nine core market sectors, such as advanced technology, life science, healthcare, education and more! Meeting with Level 10 is a great opportunity to get insider information on the industry from a respected company. Food will be provided! Make sure to register on Handshake!
Event Type: Information Session. Networking.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
TEB (Tschannen Engineering Building), 1217, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California 95819, United States.
For more info visit csus.joinhandshake.com. Cello Studio
College of Arts & Letters
Cello students of Kyle Stachnik perform. With John Cozza, piano, and featuring music by Schubert, Glazunov, Vivalsi, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, and more.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Women's Basketball vs Cal State East Bay
Sac State Hornet Sports
All games held in the newly renovated Hornet Pavilion, located within The Well at Sacramento State.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THROUGH THE WELL'S FRONT ENTRANCE. Entrance to Hornet Pavilion can only be accessed through Gate 2a of Hornet Stadium, where the ticket booth for sales and will call opens 1 hour prior to tip off.
Advanced ticket sales highly encouraged.
____________________________________________________, Women's Basketball Single Game Ticket Pricing - Purchases Here
General Admission (all areas on map below except teal courtside sections)Adult - $17, Youth (3-12) - $12, Faculty/Staff - $12 [Login here to access staff discount], Sac State Students - free, but must claim ticket [Login here to access student offers], SEASON TICKETS & GROUP RATES ALSO AVAILABLE. LIMITED COURTSIDE SEATING. CALL 916-278-2222.
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PARKING INFO
Parking permits are required for all games. Click here for more directions and parking information.
Cost: $17 adults, $12 youth (3-12)/staff. Event Type: Sporting Event.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hornet Pavilion - accessed through Gate 2a at Hornet Stadium (located inside The Well)
Map to the ticket office/stadium entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKEBZF7Y8BTZ3Q1c9.
For more info visit hornettickets.evenue.net. Student Recital: Chet Chwalik, jazz piano
College of Arts & Letters
Graduate jazz piano recital of Chet Chwalik, student of Dr. Joe Gilman.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í)
Multifaith and Cultural
Celebrates the birth of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh.
Accommodations: Support Bahá’í observances with flexibility for participation.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
This week will feature handmade artists and creative student businesses:
Nails x Kashia, Ack Studios- stickers, claw clips and more
Others to be announced
, DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. CLOSED on Wednesday, Nov 11, ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's handmade artists and creatives student vendors.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Breath and Health
Employee Wellness
Facilitated by Ting-fen Lin, Fresno State University
Drop-ins welcome to any sessions, open to all employees
Description:
Have you ever experienced how altering the pattern you breathe improves your state of mind? Come experience the intimate link between our breath and our emotions. During the session, we will do some light gentle stretches and guided meditation. Come prepared to leave this 30-minute virtual session afresh, anywhere you are!
This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcription, and interactive AI workshop notes. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and they will connect you with the workshop facilitator.
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Click "register" at link, and zoom event link will be sent to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D160568%26UserMode%3D0.
For more info visit csu.sumtotal.host. Recent Work by Katya Bal
College of Arts & Letters
The Art Department and University Galleries presents:
Recent Work by Katya Bal, Reception: TBA
The R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery is located in Kadema Hall. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 4PM. Please visit the University Galleries' Witt Gallery page for more information on our upcoming exhibitions and events.
The student-run R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery Witt Gallery has hosted solo, group, and curated exhibitions by students and faculty since the “Art Building“ — now Kadema Hall — was built in 1962.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Exhibit.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:00 PM.
R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery, Kadema Hall.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. CRISJ Forum: International Tribunal of Conscience
College Of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
Cost: Free. Event Type: Presentation. Meeting. Discussion. Short Description: Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 10, noon-2:45 p.m. in the Pacific Suite, University Union, for an International Tribunal of Conscience forum focusing on human rights violations against immigrant communities and home displacement.
RSVP link: https://t.e2ma.net/click/orphwj/4fnklhrb/sui1i2.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Pacific Suite in the University Union.
UNIQUE Programs Meeting
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
UNIQUE Programs is the University Union’s student volunteer programming board that brings innovative, quality entertainment to campus. Student volunteers work hard each semester to plan, promote and produce all UNIQUE events. Created in 1978, UNIQUE’s central goal is to create outstanding entertainment and educational opportunities that take place in the University Union. Started with one professional staff member and a handful of students putting on comedy shows and special events. Has grown to produce concerts, mid-week Noon concerts (Noon Live), lectures, performing arts, drag shows, comedy shows, cultural programs, dance nights and other entertainment. UNIQUE currently has one full time Programs Advisor and a part-time student Programs Assistant, plus 30+ Sac State student volunteers.
Volunteers meet once a week on Mondays or Tuesdays (your choice) in The University Union.
Free and open to current Sac State students. More info at SacStateUNIQUE.com or call (916) 278-6997. TIME
12 pm- 1 pm, …
Cost: Free. Event Type: Meeting. Student Activity. Short Description: Volunteer meeting.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Green & Gold Room, 3rd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Curriculum Subcommittee
Faculty Senate
For questions regarding the work of the committee, contact the committee chair, Julie Fogarty (fogarty@csus.edu).
For questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Senate Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM.
Meetings: Zoom.
Executive Committee Meeting
Faculty Senate
Meeting Attendance:Executive Committee Members: The Executive Committee will meet in-person. Members with existing accommodations should notify the Senate Chair before the first Senate meeting of the Academic Year. Should a situation arise where alternate arrangements are needed, please contact the Senate Chair at senate-chair@csus.edu. Due to limited seating, Guest participation will occur via Zoom. The meeting Zoom link will be made available on the meeting agenda.
Event Type: Meeting.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Members: In-person 275 Sacramento Hall / Guests: Zoom.
Orientation to LinkedIn Learning
Learning & Development
Facilitated by Christine Hall, Campus LinkedIn Learning Admin
Intended audience: employees who'd like to learn how to use and make the most of their free LinkedIn Learning account
In this session, you will:set up your learner profile to maximize skill development, learn to navigate among the platform's various content types, search the library for skill content and career-based certificates.
Cost: free. Event Type: Workshop.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
https://csus.zoom.us/j/81246350533.
Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
This is a FREE two-hour course that covers the basics of rope management in top-rope climbing.
Topics we will cover:
-Communication (Climbing Contract)
-Basic Climbing technique (Body movement)
-How to tie a Figure 8 knot
-Belaying with the PBUS method (Pull, Break, Under, Slide)
-Etc.
Come learn how to top-rope belay at The WELL!
Be sure to complete a Safety Orientation before your class starts!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Wheelchair Basketball: Adaptive Sports
Rec Therapy at The WELL
Have you ever thought of what it would be like to play basketball in an entirely different way? First played in 1946, wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport. Test your passing, shooting, and wheelchair skills—no experience needed!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Health & Wellness. Short Description: First played in 1946, wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport. Test your passing, shooting, and wheelchair skills—no experience needed!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Gym Box @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Fatal Fury: City of Wolves Tournament
University Union Nexus Gaming Center
Join us for University Union Nexus Gaming Center Tournaments!
All tournaments will be hosted in the University Union Nexus Gaming Center, 1st floor of the University Union unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 pm: Billiards 9 Ball, Friday, September 25 at 1 pm: Guilty Gear Strive on PS5, Tuesday, September 29 at 4:30 pm: Rocket League on Xbox Series S, Friday, October 9 at 1 pm: Table Tennis, Tuesday, October 13 at 4:30 pm: Pokemon Showdown, online, Friday, October 23 at 1 pm: Billiards 8 Ball, Tuesday, October 27 at 4:30 pm: Mario Kart 8, Friday, November 6 at 1 pm: Street Fighter 6, Tuesday, November 10 at 4:30 pm: Fatal Fury: City of Wolves on PS5, Friday, November 20 at 1 pm: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,
How to participate:All participants must be current Sac State students with a valid OneCard or Union WELL Connect App (https://www.unionwellinc.org/union-well-inc/union-well-connect-app/). Participants must register online via Discord (https://discord.com/invite/S2uKSqYjXf). Deadline…
Cost: Free. Event Type: Student Activity. Recreation. Short Description: Nexus Gaming Center competition.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Nexus Gaming Center, 1st Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Thrifting Outdoor Gear - outdoorclinic
ASI
“Outdoor gear is too expensive; I don’t want to go out on a trip….” We get it; gear is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Don’t let high prices keep you from integral outdoor experiences. Join Peak Adventures for a FREE workshop to learn how to thrift all the gear and clothing you need for a trip. Not only that, but we will drive you to Goodwill in our brand new vans to put what we learned into practice. Transportation is included! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to look stylish (and feel prepared) on your next trip. This is a BEGINNER level workshop!
For those with an especially large thirst for knowledge, we offer a Workshop Passport. You can get and use this passport at any workshop. If you attend 4 workshops and get a stamp for them, you will receive a free gear rental. If you attend 6 workshops, you will get 25% off a trip of your choice. This is only valid per semester, per participant.
If you “No Show” to a workshop, you will be disqualified from the passport. If you know you can’t make it…
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Workshop. Student Activity. Short Description: Join Peak Adventures for a FREE workshop to learn how to thrift all the gear and clothing you need for a trip.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Peak Adventures.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Student Recital: Alyssa Abbott, jazz saxophone
College of Arts & Letters
Graduate jazz saxophone recital of Alyssa Abbott, student of Dr. Greg Johnson.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Veteran's Day (Holiday, Campus Closed)
Academic
Event Type: Academic.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Football Watch Party - Hornets vs. Central Michigan
Alumni
Pull out your Sac State gear and join us as the Hornets kick take on the Central Michigan Chippewas! Gather with fellow alumni and fans from across the Sacramento region for a watch party filled with football, fun and plenty of green and gold spirit.
Food at drinks available for purchase from Clubhouse 56. All ages welcome.
Let us know you are coming at the link below.
Cost: Free! Event Type: Sporting Event. Short Description: The team may be in Michigan, but we’ll be cheering them on from home!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Clubhouse 56.
For more info visit csus.imodules.com. Bhai Dooj (Hindu)
Multifaith and Cultural
Honors the bond between brothers and sisters with prayers and gift-giving.
Accommodations: Allow flexibility for family-centered observances.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh (Bahá’í)
Multifaith and Cultural
Marks the birth of Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
Accommodations: Offer flexibility for Bahá’í observances and celebrations.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Veteran’s Day (U.S.)
Multifaith and Cultural
Honors U.S. military veterans who have served in all wars and conflicts.
Accommodations: Hold events to honor veterans and promote awareness of military service.
Event Type: Cultural.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Transfer Center Visit @ Sac City College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sacramento City College
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
Denize Figueroa
Transfer Center Specialist.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Transfer Center Visit @ Sacramento City College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sacramento City College
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
Denize Figueroa
Transfer Center Specialist.
NEW PRIDE Exhibit: Rooted & Rising, 10am-3pm, Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 1st thru Dec. 3rd
College Of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
Cost: Free. Event Type: Exhibit. Short Description: Rooted & Rising: History of PRIDE at Sac State honors the people and milestones that shaped the trajectory of LGBTQ+ student clubs, academic studies, and services and programs on our campus. Presented by the Anthropology Museum and the PRIDE Student Resource Center.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Anthropology Museum, Mendocino Hall 1000.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
This week will feature handmade artists and creative student businesses:
Nails x Kashia, Ack Studios- stickers, claw clips and more
Others to be announced
, DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. CLOSED on Wednesday, Nov 11, ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's handmade artists and creatives student vendors.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Writing and Reading Subcommittee - No meeting Veterans Day Holiday
Faculty Senate
For questions regarding the committee's work for 25/26 contact the committee chair, Angela Clark-Oates (clark-oates@csus.edu). For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Meetings: Zoom.
Research and Creative Activity Subcommittee Committee
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held in person with a Zoom option provided. Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/subcommittee/ and https://www.csus.edu/experience/innovation-creativity/oried/rca.html.
For questions regarding the work of the committee, contact the committee chair, Nikolaos Lazaridis (lazaridi@csus.edu). For questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Senate Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Meetings: In-person.
AA Meeting
Student Health & Counseling Services
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
University Union 3rd Floor Canyon Room.
Dream Connections
Sac State Featured
Dream Connections is a social support group hosted by the Undocumented Student Resource Center for undocumented students, mixed-status students, and allies. This semester Dream Connections will be taking place every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lassen Hall 3010 and will go until December 2nd. Stop by to build community this semester!
Event Type: Student Activity. Health & Wellness.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Lassen Hall Room 3010.
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness
Employee Wellness
Led by Dr. Martha Stoddard Holmes and Dr. Paul Stuhr, trained mindfulness facilitators from CSU San Marcos
Sessions are every Wednesday and Friday, drop-ins welcome!
Open to all employees
Description:
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with two trained facilitators. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help: (i) Quiet the habitual chatter of the mind; (ii) Cultivate a capacity for deep awareness; (iii) Reduce emotional reactivity; (iv) Increase feelings of connectedness, compassion and belonging; (v) Help staff thrive and develop resilience in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.
No prior experience is nece…
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Register at the following link, and zoom will be emailed to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D160543%26UserMode%3D0.
For more info visit calstate.workvivo.us. Council on Preparation of School Personnel (CPSP) - No meeting Veteran's Day
Faculty Senate
For questions regarding the committee's work contact the committee chair, Araceli Feliz (feliz@csus.edu).
For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Meetings: Zoom.
Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Kehilah on the Quad
Jewish Life and Resource Center
Join the Jewish Life and Resource Center and the Jewish Student Union for Kehilah on the Quad! Every Wednesday, find us at the Library Quad from 3pm – 5pm for some snacks and community. This is a space for all to gather with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a welcoming space to connect, relax, and build community. Whether you’re part of the Jewish community or simply looking for a place to connect, everyone is welcome to join us on the Quad!
To request accommodations email diversity@csus.edu.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library Quad.
Intro to Climbing: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
This FREE two-hour course covers the basics of rock climbing.
Participants will go through a safety orientation, learn some basic movement, and receive 1-on-1 instructor belays and coaching for this class.
Tentative Itinerary:
- Introductions
- Wearing and fitting a harness properly
- Tying into your harness
- Efficient and effective climbing movement
Intro to Climbing clinics can also be scheduled for other dates/times by reaching out to: Climbing@unionwellinc.org.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Try rock climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers safety, harness fitting, tying in, climbing movement, and personalized instruction.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Carlsen Center | Builders' Hour
Sac State Carlsen Center
Find your people, build your business. 💡🚀🐝
Got an idea that you’ve been sitting on? Come build it with us at the Builder Hour! Meet other student entrepreneurs, work on your business, website, project, or even just an idea you don’t know what to do with yet.
ALL majors welcome!
📍 Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
⏰ Wednesdays | 5-6 PM
🍿 Coffee and snacks provided.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: Find your people, build your business. 💡🚀🐝
Come meet other student entrepreneurs, work on your ideas, and find your people. 🐝.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
Transfer Center Visit @ Sac City College [In-Person]
Admissions & Outreach
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sac City College
3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
This week will feature handmade artists and creative student businesses:
Nails x Kashia, Ack Studios- stickers, claw clips and more
Others to be announced
, DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. CLOSED on Wednesday, Nov 11, ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's handmade artists and creatives student vendors.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
PowerPoint Accessibility: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Presentations
Information Technology
Workshop Description
Accessible PowerPoint presentations improve readability, usability, and access for all audiences. This 90-minute workshop provides practical strategies for creating and evaluating accessible presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. Participants will learn how to use accessible slide layouts and titles, establish logical reading order, improve readability, add meaningful alternative text and descriptive links, create accessible tables and multimedia, and use PowerPoint’s built-in accessibility tools to identify and address common issues.
Participants will also learn best practices for sharing presentations in accessible formats. No prior accessibility experience is required.
Topics CoveredUsing PowerPoint’s built-in Accessibility Checker/Assistant to identify and address common accessibility issues, Structuring presentations with accessible slide layouts, unique slide titles, and logical reading order, Applying best practices for fonts, color, contrast, transitions, and animations to…
Cost: Free. Event Type: Training. Workshop. Short Description: Learn practical strategies for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations and using PowerPoint’s built-in accessibility tools to identify and address common issues. Explore how accessible design and presentation structure can improve readability, navigation, and access for all users.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online via Zoom
Please Register for this workshop at: https://csus.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZIeaKpnbSdezOvZ2rlGnwQ.
For more info visit csus.zoom.us. Assessing Students in the Age of AI
Center for Teaching, Learning & Faculty Success
Join Professor Manuel Barrantes for a Lunch and Learn workshop exploring the challenges of students submitting AI-generated writing as their own and the impact on learning, particularly in the humanities, where the writing process is central to student development.
Participants will explore strategies faculty can use to address AI misuse, including multi-day, in-class assignments, and discuss the need for university-level support, such as accessible testing centers across the CSU system.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Academic. Discussion. Lecture. Workshop. Training. Professional Development. Short Description: Join Professor Manuel Barrantes for a Lunch and Learn workshop exploring the challenges of students submitting AI-generated writing as their own and the impact on learning, particularly in the humanities, where the writing process is central to student development.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
AIRC 3005.
Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Fall 2026 FBI Collegiate Citizens Academy
Sac State Career Center
The FBI Collegiate Citizens Academy will meet on Thursdays, November 5, November 12, and November 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the University Union, Hinde Auditorium. Per FBI personnel directives, all attendees are required to: • Arrive on time, • Attend all presentations, • Stay for the entire duration of each session, Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the loss of participation privileges. Note: Doors close promptly at 1:00 PM. No admittance will be allowed after that time—please arrive early. Presentation topics may include (led by FBI Special Agents):FBI Overview, Cyber Crimes & Social Media, Counter Terrorism, White Collar Investigations, International Fugitives, Investigative Genealogy, Behavioral Analysis Unit & Evidence Response Team, Resume Workshop & Recruitment Panel, Topics subject to change, Additional Information: • Sessions cannot be recorded due to the sensitive nature of the topics. • If the schedule conflicts with your class(es), consider asking your…
Event Type: Professional Development. Workshop. Information Session.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University Union, Hinde Auditorium.
For more info visit csus.joinhandshake.com. Lecture: Something Between Us with Anand Pandian
Sac State Featured
The Friends of the University Library welcome author and anthropologist Anand Pandian to the Charles Martell Author Lecture Series. Join them as he presents his book Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them Down.
Since 2016, Pandian has been exploring the dividing walls facing American society. From climate change to issues of migrants and refugees, Something Between Us focuses on the indifferences found in American life and how we can move towards a more united future.
From South Dakota to New York, Pandian crosses the United States making encounters with individuals with differing backgrounds and commitments from truck drivers, police officers, and activist. This exploration allows Pandian as a socio-cultural anthropologist and professor to acknowledge Americas social and political divides and suggests that communal efforts of caretaking and empathy are necessary strategies to make change.
This event will include live captioning, to request additional accommodations…
Cost: Free. Event Type: Discussion. Interview. Lecture. Literature. Presentation. Student Activity. Short Description: Join the Friends of the University Library on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. for a Zoom presentation with anthropologist and professor Anand Pandian, author of "Something Between Us: The Everyday Walls of American Life, and How to Take Them Down.".
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit csus.zoom.us. Faculty Senate Meeting - Tentative
Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate meets every Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm during the Fall and Spring semesters in the Pacific Suite (3rd Floor), Union. Meeting agendas are posted to the Faculty Senate webpage at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/.
Please review attendance information below.
Meeting Attendance:Senators: Unless otherwise notified, Senators are expected to attend Faculty Senate meetings in person. Senators with existing accommodations should notify the Senate Chair before the first Senate meeting of the Academic Year. Should a situation arise where alternate arrangements are needed, please contact the Senate Chair at senate-chair@csus.edu. Guests are encouraged to attend via Zoom, however, a guest seating area will be available in the meeting room on a first-come basis. The meeting Zoom link will be made available on the meeting agenda. Accommodations: All Faculty Senate meetings will provide accessible seating, pathways, captions, and ASL-English interpretation. To request…
Event Type: Meeting.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacific Suite, 3rd Floor, University Union.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Reception for "Conversations From the Rack"
College of Arts & Letters
University Galleries presents:
The Reception for "Conversations From the Rack" by John Yoyogi Fortes
"Conversations From the Rack" brings past and present together, unearthing hidden works from studio storage and placing them in the gallery space to activate new dialogue. Through this merging of his past with a current practice rooted in cultural identity, Sacramento artist, John Yoyogi Fortes, bypasses a standard chronological timeline to explore what happens when different chapters of a creative practice coexist simultaneously. Unexpected pairings and physical integrations begin to challenge the notion of the storage rack as a static graveyard, revealing it instead as a repository of living memory—an ongoing conversation waiting to be excavated and reimagined.
Please visit the University Galleries' Library Gallery page for more information on our upcoming exhibitions and events.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Exhibit.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Library Gallery, University Library.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Reception for Recent Work by Katya Bal
College of Arts & Letters
The Art Department and University Galleries presents:
Reception for Recent Work by Katya Bal
The R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery is located in Kadema Hall. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, Noon - 4PM. Please visit the University Galleries' Witt Gallery page for more information on our upcoming exhibitions and events.
The student-run R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery Witt Gallery has hosted solo, group, and curated exhibitions by students and faculty since the “Art Building“ — now Kadema Hall — was built in 1962.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Exhibit. Celebration. Reception.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
R.W. & Joyce Witt Gallery, Kadema Hall.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Student Recital: Hosna Alacozy, composition
College of Arts & Letters
Senior composition recital of Hosna Alcacozy, student of Addie Camsuzou.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Transgender Awareness Week (Global) (LGBTQ+ Cultural)
Multifaith and Cultural
Raises awareness about transgender issues and celebrates transgender people.
Accommodations: Host events, workshops, and discussions to support and educate on transgender rights.
Event Type: Cultural.
Friday, November 13, 2026 – Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Consumnes River Preserve Hike
ASI
Transportation from Peak Adventures and guides included
Enjoy a nice morning walk around this protected wetland habitat! If you’re a bird person, this trip is for you as you can see more than 40 species of birds here, including the Sandhill Crane. This is a great break from school, work, and all of life’s stressors.
Experience needed - None
Level - Relaxing.
Event Type: Student Activity. Recreation. Short Description: Enjoy a nice morning walk around this protected wetland habitat!
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Consumnes River Preserve.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
This week will feature handmade artists and creative student businesses:
Nails x Kashia, Ack Studios- stickers, claw clips and more
Others to be announced
, DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. CLOSED on Wednesday, Nov 11, ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's handmade artists and creatives student vendors.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Coworker Communication
Learning & Development
Facilitated by LifeMatters by Empathia, brought to all employees by San Francisco State University
Effective communication is essential to building and maintaining important relationships. Good communication skills are central to handling disagreements and resolving conflicts with your co-workers.
Content includes:
- Understanding conflict and resolution
- Tips for eliminating defensive behavior
- Active listening and problem-solving skills
Content is presented by our EAP partner LifeMatters.
Event Type: Training.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Register at link, and Zoom link will be emailed to you: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsEtG06YkckHPmNp7ppIgxmBlrq8CqsHg4O-yChNSt8pdDpRi84O~AuNLSqD91OE1YC4Z54VNIq6pXBo2PS0eKhZKs2tCwysiobHve9zXH63M4Q.
ASI City Ambassadors
ASI
The Student Academic Senate shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors pertaining to matters within the Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs that directly affects students.
Event Type: Meeting.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Canyon Room, 3rd fl. UU.
ASI Student Academic Senate
ASI
The Student Academic Senate shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors pertaining to matters within the Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs that directly affects students.
Event Type: Meeting.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Canyon room, 3rd fl. UU.
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness
Employee Wellness
Led by Dr. Martha Stoddard Holmes and Dr. Paul Stuhr, trained mindfulness facilitators from CSU San Marcos
Sessions are every Wednesday and Friday, drop-ins welcome!
Open to all employees
Description:
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with two trained facilitators. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help: (i) Quiet the habitual chatter of the mind; (ii) Cultivate a capacity for deep awareness; (iii) Reduce emotional reactivity; (iv) Increase feelings of connectedness, compassion and belonging; (v) Help staff thrive and develop resilience in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.
No prior experience is nece…
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Register at the following link, and zoom will be emailed to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D160543%26UserMode%3D0.
For more info visit calstate.workvivo.us. Free Community Bike Ride
ASI
Join Peak for a fun, free ride around the Sac State area! These monthly rides go on different routes each time, making every ride unique. Bikes and guides are provided! You are welcome to bring your own bike, though.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Recreation. Student Activity. Short Description: Join Peak for a fun, free ride around the Sac State area!
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meet at Peak Adventures.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Sista’s Circle: The Soft Life Social
Sac State Featured
Join the Women’s Resource Center and MLK Center for Sista Circle: The Soft Life Social, an afternoon of relaxation, intentional self-care and community. This ongoing collaboration creates space to uplift the voices and experiences of Black women on campus while welcoming attendees to connect with one another.
Take a break from the semester, enjoy nail activities and reflect on ways to make rest and wellness a priority. RSVP by November 12th.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Student Activity. Short Description: Join the Women’s Resource Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Black Resource Center for Sista Circle: The Soft Life Social. Enjoy an afternoon of nail activities and relaxation in a space curated to uplift the voices of Black women on campus. RSVP by November 12th.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Women’s Resource Center.
For more info visit surveys.csus.edu. Voice Studio
College of Arts & Letters
Voice students of Julie Miller perform. With John Cozza and Aida Elkhanzade, piano.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Carlsen Center | Startup Challenge
Sac State Carlsen Center
The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
It's a weekend-long experiential learning event, Friday night through Sunday night. We begin by forming teams around brand-new ideas, and teams have just one weekend to turn an idea into a real business.
Anyone's welcome to participate — even if you don't have an idea. (Students, faculty, staff & community), No business knowledge or special skills required. You'll learn how by doing it. We have all the resources you need to succeed. Teams must be present for the bulk of the weekend. If you're wondering whether the Startup Challenge is right for you, then it probably is.
Daily scheduleFriday, November 13: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday, November 14: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday, November 15: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Note: On Friday and Saturday, the venue closes at 11:00 PM.
Cost: 25.00 - 99.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Presentation. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Student Recital: Samuel Thuesen, trumpet
College of Arts & Letters
Senior trumpet recital of Samuel Theusen, student of Mike Rocha. With John Cozza, piano.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Jnana Panchmi (Hindu)
Multifaith and Cultural
A day of spiritual enlightenment and honoring knowledge and wisdom.
Accommodations: Allow flexibility for spiritual and religious observances.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Portola Redwoods Day Hike
ASI
Transportation from Peak Adventures, permits, and guides included
The Bay Area breeze, beautiful nature, huge trees, and good company. Get away from school for the day and immerse yourself in greenery and the outdoors. This will be a 7-10-mile day hike with 1,000'-1,500'+ elevation gain. We will meet at Peak Adventures and shuttle out in our brand-new Vans!
Experience needed - None
Level – Strenuous.
Event Type: Student Activity. Recreation. Short Description: The Bay Area breeze, beautiful nature, huge trees, and good company.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Portola Redwoods.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Carlsen Center | Startup Challenge
Sac State Carlsen Center
The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
It's a weekend-long experiential learning event, Friday night through Sunday night. We begin by forming teams around brand-new ideas, and teams have just one weekend to turn an idea into a real business.
Anyone's welcome to participate — even if you don't have an idea. (Students, faculty, staff & community), No business knowledge or special skills required. You'll learn how by doing it. We have all the resources you need to succeed. Teams must be present for the bulk of the weekend. If you're wondering whether the Startup Challenge is right for you, then it probably is.
Daily scheduleFriday, November 13: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday, November 14: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday, November 15: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Note: On Friday and Saturday, the venue closes at 11:00 PM.
Cost: 25.00 - 99.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Presentation. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Family Climb
Climbing at The WELL
Share the excitement of indoor rock climbing with the whole family during Family Climb at The WELL Climbing Wall! This special program gives WELL Members and Sacramento State One Card holders the opportunity to introduce their families to climbing in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.
Our experienced Climbing Wall staff provide all required harnesses and assistance to help climbers of all experience levels enjoy the wall. Due to equipment requirements, all child participants must weigh at least 25 pounds.
EligibilityOpen exclusively to WELL Members and Sacramento State One Card holders, Maximum of four family members per WELL Member / One Card holder, Pricing:
WELL MembersAdult: Free, Children: $5 per child (up to four children), Sacramento State One Card HoldersAdult: $5, Children: $10 per child (up to four children)
, Notes:
- Please be advised that any guests under the age of 18 years MUST have a facility waiver signed by their legal guardian.
- Maximum of four (4) children per one (1) adult in a…
Cost: varies (in description). Event Type: Health & Wellness. Recreation. Short Description: Share the excitement of indoor rock climbing with the whole family during Family Climb!
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Men's Basketball vs UC Davis
Sac State Hornet Sports
All games held in the Hornet Pavilion, located within The Well at Sacramento State.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THROUGH THE WELL'S FRONT ENTRANCE. Entrance to Hornet Pavilion can only be accessed through Gate 2a of Hornet Stadium, where the ticket booth for sales and will call opens 1 hour prior to tip off.
Advanced ticket sales highly encouraged.
____________________________________________________, Men's Basketball Single Game Ticket Pricing - Purchase HereALL SEATING IS RESERVED, Tier 1 (dark green) - $47 Tier 2 ( gold) - $37, Tier 3 (lime green) - $32, OneCard Holders - Must access offers through Student/Staff AccountFaculty/Staff - eligible for $15 discount per ticket ($32/22/17, depending on Tier), Sac State Students - free, but MUST claim ticket.
Student tickets will be released on staggered dates. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. Watch the calendar and Athletics social media accounts for release dates to claim student tickets. , SEASON TICKETS & GROUP RATES ALSO AVAILABLE.…
Cost: $32-$47. Event Type: Sporting Event.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Hornet Pavilion - accessed through Gate 2a at Hornet Stadium (located inside The Well)
Map to the ticket office/stadium entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKEBZF7Y8BTZ3Q1c9.
For more info visit hornettickets.evenue.net. Opera Theatre
College of Arts & Letters
BUY TICKETS >> Opera Theatre students perform, under the direction of Ryan Murray. With Aida Elkhanzade, piano. PARKING INFO: Sac State uses virtual parking permits. If you don't have a Saclink or parking guest account, create a guest account HERE (you will need to register your car's license plate number on your account). Then, use THIS LINK to purchase a discounted $5 permit. (if the above link takes you to a login screen, use the Guest Login. If you only see an $10 permit option, exit that window and try the above link again). Complete the permit checkout process, making sure to select the correct valid date to activate your visitor permit ("effective" and "expiration" date should be the same date). Permits are valid for the whole day, up till 11:59pm. For help with parking please contact UTAPS at (916) 278-7275 or parking@csus.edu.
Cost: $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student. Event Type: Concert.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Nativity Fast Begins (Orthodox Christian)
Multifaith and Cultural
Marks the beginning of the fast in preparation for the Nativity of Christ.
Accommodations: Support flexibility for fasting and reflection among Orthodox Christians.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Shichi-go-san (Shinto)
Multifaith and Cultural
A Japanese celebration for children ages 3, 5, and 7 to mark important milestones.
Accommodations: Provide flexibility for participation in family traditions and ceremonies.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Bassi Falls
ASI
Transportation from Peak Adventures, permits, and guides included
If you haven't been to this more local spot, now is the time! With the wet weather back, that means the waterfalls are back too! This is a 4-mile hike with lovely views and fun nature. We will meet at Peak Adventures and shuttle out in our brand-new Vans!
Experience needed - None
Level - Light.
Event Type: Student Activity. Recreation. Short Description: If you haven't been to this more local spot, now is the time!
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bassi Falls.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Carlsen Center | Startup Challenge
Sac State Carlsen Center
The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
It's a weekend-long experiential learning event, Friday night through Sunday night. We begin by forming teams around brand-new ideas, and teams have just one weekend to turn an idea into a real business.
Anyone's welcome to participate — even if you don't have an idea. (Students, faculty, staff & community), No business knowledge or special skills required. You'll learn how by doing it. We have all the resources you need to succeed. Teams must be present for the bulk of the weekend. If you're wondering whether the Startup Challenge is right for you, then it probably is.
Daily scheduleFriday, November 13: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday, November 14: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday, November 15: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Note: On Friday and Saturday, the venue closes at 11:00 PM.
Cost: 25.00 - 99.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Presentation. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: The Startup Challenge is a weekend of DOING, not TALKING. Three days to make real traction on an idea you've been looking to bring to fruition.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Opera Theatre
College of Arts & Letters
BUY TICKETS >> Opera Theatre students perform, under the direction of Ryan Murray. With Aida Elkhanzade, piano. PARKING INFO: Sac State uses virtual parking permits. If you don't have a Saclink or parking guest account, create a guest account HERE (you will need to register your car's license plate number on your account). Then, use THIS LINK to purchase a discounted $5 permit. (if the above link takes you to a login screen, use the Guest Login. If you only see an $10 permit option, exit that window and try the above link again). Complete the permit checkout process, making sure to select the correct valid date to activate your visitor permit ("effective" and "expiration" date should be the same date). Permits are valid for the whole day, up till 11:59pm. For help with parking please contact UTAPS at (916) 278-7275 or parking@csus.edu.
Cost: $15 general, $10 senior, $5 student. Event Type: Concert.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
International Day for Tolerance (UN) (Cultural)
Multifaith and Cultural
Promotes understanding and tolerance across cultures and religions.
Accommodations: Host interfaith dialogues, cultural exchange programs, and tolerance campaigns.
Event Type: Cultural.
Monday, November 16, 2026.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Capital Innovation Summit
Sac State Carlsen Center
Global Entrepreneurship Week is back November 13–22, and Monday is the main stage. The Capital Innovation Summit pulls founders, engineers, researchers, investors, and the people who back them into the Carlsen Center for a day of building, pitching, and straight talk about where AI, biotech, and advanced manufacturing are headed here — then rolls straight into the 8th Annual Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union.
Who should be here
Founders and early-stage teams. Engineers and researchers working in AI, robotics, biotech, and manufacturing. Investors. Students who want to build. The partners, economic developers, and civic leaders who make it possible. If you're building something in the Capital Region, or betting on someone who is, this is your day.
The day
Morning · How We Use AI to Grow (9:30–11:30 AM)
Hands-on, laptops open. Build your own AI chief of staff: thirty minutes on where generative AI actually is for founders right now, then ninety minutes building a working agent you leave with.…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Discussion. Meeting. Networking. Professional Development. Short Description: Global Entrepreneurship Week is back November 13–22, and Monday is the main stage.
One day. One room. The people building the Capital Region's next companies.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Causeway Classic Blood Drive
University Union
The University Union, The WELL, California Nursing Students' Association, and Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive on the following days in the University Union’s Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor:November 16: 10:00am - 3:30pm, November 17: 10:00am - 3:15pm, November 18: 10:00am - 3:15pm,
Participants can donate blood, join the "Be The Match" marrow registry and also double the impact of their donation by giving a Power Red (also called a double red) donation.
As a thank you, all participants will receive a free Sac State Causeway Classic Blood Drive T-shirt. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins may be accommodated on a limited basis. Sign up for an appointment at vitalant.org/sacstate.
For more information, please call the University Union's Info Desk at 916.278.6997.
Interested in volunteering? Email the Sac State Blood Drive at sacstateblooddrive@gmail.com.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Competition vs UC Davis.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
The University Union at Sac State
Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
De-escalation Strategies for Difficult Situations
Learning & Development
Many offices and departments have staff who are public- or front-facing, and those folks are often the first point of contact for a variety of people. This includes people who might be frustrated, angry, experiencing some sort of crisis, or any other variety of things that might need to be addressed in the moment while keeping everyone involved safe. This training session will offer strategies for de-escalating tense interactions, have attendees identify the strengths of their conflict style, and practice ways to apply their strengths in hectic moments.
All CIE programs aim to build equitable and inclusive community spaces for learning, often while simultaneously addressing issues that can be sensitive and/or challenging. To ensure that these conversations stay productive, participants are expected to follow our community agreements and the SDSU Principles of Community. Facilitators will always aim to address with empathy any behaviors that are inconsistent with these agreements; however, we do reserve the r…
Event Type: Training.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Register at link, and Zoom link event will be emailed: https://sdsu.zoom.us/j/88084177357?pwd=WNf2jlG0oMbFqgPqiMH3huUAfJNqwH.1&jst=3.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
This week will feature artistic student entrepreneurs
Vendors to be announced soon. DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's artistic student entrepreneurs.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Free Groceries Pop Up #112
ASI
Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional resource of the ASI Food Pantry.
This lively farmers-market-style resource fair is open to Sac State students, staff, and faculty. Free groceries for students, first-come, first-serve, courtesy of the ASI Food Pantry.
For more information about the event, how to sign-up to table, and other ASI Food Pantry services, visit https://asi.csus.edu/asi-food-pantry.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Student Activity. Health & Wellness. Networking. Short Description: Lively farmers market-style resource fair for Sac State students, staff, and faculty.
Free groceries for students, first-come, first-serve.
Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional resource of the ASI Food Pantry.
For more information about the ASI Food Pantry, visit https://asi.csus.edu/asi-food-pantry.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Library Quad.
For more info visit asi.csus.edu. Free Groceries Pop Up
Sac State Featured
Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional service of the ASI Food Pantry. Students can come and learn about resources that are available to them.
Event Type: Health & Wellness. Student Activity.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library Quad.
UNIQUE Programs Meeting
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
UNIQUE Programs is the University Union’s student volunteer programming board that brings innovative, quality entertainment to campus. Student volunteers work hard each semester to plan, promote and produce all UNIQUE events. Created in 1978, UNIQUE’s central goal is to create outstanding entertainment and educational opportunities that take place in the University Union. Started with one professional staff member and a handful of students putting on comedy shows and special events. Has grown to produce concerts, mid-week Noon concerts (Noon Live), lectures, performing arts, drag shows, comedy shows, cultural programs, dance nights and other entertainment. UNIQUE currently has one full time Programs Advisor and a part-time student Programs Assistant, plus 30+ Sac State student volunteers.
Volunteers meet once a week on Mondays or Tuesdays (your choice) in The University Union.
Free and open to current Sac State students. More info at SacStateUNIQUE.com or call (916) 278-6997. TIME
12 pm- 1 pm, …
Cost: Free. Event Type: Meeting. Student Activity. Short Description: Volunteer meeting.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Green & Gold Room, 3rd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Move-It Monday
Employee Wellness
Open to all employees, regardless of health plan
Facilitated by a Kaiser wellness trainer, two Mondays per month--drop in as your schedule allows
This 30-minute class is designed to boost your body and your mindset. Each session begins with a brief check-in to reflect on the previous Move-It Monday wellness goal and celebrate any progress made. Then we'll move into a 20-minute guided exercise, including a warm-up, energizing movement, and a gentle cool-down. Every class is accessible for all fitness levels. We will wrap up with practical health and wellness tips and a quick goal-setting moment to help you stay motivated and supported throughout the year. Whether you're looking to build healthy habits, reduce stress, or just get moving, Move-It Monday is your reset for a healthier, happier you!
About Move-It Mondays: These sessions are provided for all CalPERS employees regardless of health plan.
This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcri…
Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Register here: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&eventid=5128856&sessionid=1&key=B4389EFBC97E654F6C26D4B765AD2034&groupId=6437422&sourcepage=register.
For more info visit event.on24.com. The Healthy Holiday Mix: Sleep, Exercise, Love & Food
Employee Wellness
Facilitated by Kaiser Permanente subject matter expert
The holidays can bring joy – but also stress, fatigue and schedule overload. Give yourself the gift of self-compassion – adding movement or taking rest. Even lessening the guilt of enjoying food – especially if you have a chronic condition. Apply tips for staying healthy and energized all season long.
Register at link and access will be provided: https://go.kaiserpermanente.org/00-EVWB-2026-WFH-LP-Activate_01-WFH-LP.html.
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Register at link and access will be provided.
For more info visit go.kaiserpermanente.org. Japanese Tea Gathering
Sac State University Library
Tea Gatherings are offered throughout the semester at the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden. The tea room and garden provide a unique and essential way for students and community members to study Japanese aesthetics and traditional arts, built particularly around the time-honored art form of Chado, the Way of Tea. The Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden provides direct experiential knowledge of Japanese culture through participatory educational experiences and promotes multicultural and interdisciplinary perspectives through programming designed to increase cultural understanding and to be a space where all may experience peace and tranquility in an experiential environment.
Register to attend at the link below.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Lecture. Presentation. Recreation.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room, Library Lower Level.
For more info visit csus.libcal.com. Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. General Education / Graduation Requirements Policies Committee (GE/GR)
Faculty Senate
Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/standing-committee/.
For questions regarding the committee's work contact the committee chair, Lauren Perry (perry@csus.edu).
For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Senate Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Meetings: Virtual.
University Appointment, Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (UARTP) Committee
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held virtually (Zoom). For questions regarding the work of the committee for this academic year, contact the committee chair, Michael Wright (m.wright@csus.edu). For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Meetings: Virtual.
Study Abroad Panel - International Education Week 2026
Sac State Featured
Join us for the Sac State Study Abroad Panel and hear firsthand stories from students who took the leap! Whether you’re curious about Studying Abroad or just want to learn more, this is your starting point.
This event is part of IPGE’s International Education Week 2026 programming! Open to all Sac State students, faculty, and staff.
Event Type: Discussion. Cultural. Presentation.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
IPGE Global Lounge, Lassen Hall 1100.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
This is a FREE two-hour course that covers the basics of rope management in top-rope climbing.
Topics we will cover:
-Communication (Climbing Contract)
-Basic Climbing technique (Body movement)
-How to tie a Figure 8 knot
-Belaying with the PBUS method (Pull, Break, Under, Slide)
-Etc.
Come learn how to top-rope belay at The WELL!
Be sure to complete a Safety Orientation before your class starts!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Global Entrepreneurship Week | GEW 2026: Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union & Silent Pitch
Sac State Carlsen Center
The Silent Pitch · from 4:30 PM
Ten of the region's most promising startups — Startup World Cup Sacramento entrants, this weekend's Startup Challenge winners, and Innovation Lab ventures — set up at stations around the room. Walk up, watch the pitch, grill the founder, vote from your phone. Cash and in-kind awards go live at the close of the program.
The State of the Union · 5:30–7:00 PM
Hosted by the Sacramento Entrepreneurial Growth Alliance (SEGA). Here are the topics that will be discussed:What we heard today at the Capital Innovation Summit, Made in California: the state's push to make things here again, and what that opens up for the Capital Region, The State of the Ecosystem: how we keep growing from within — capital, talent, infrastructure, and the connections between founders, funders, and institutions, Silent Pitch awards, Food, drinks, music, and the whole ecosystem in one room.
Key themesMade in California: advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and what it takes to build here, Backing…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Conference. Discussion. Professional Development. Short Description: Eight years running, the Sacramento Entrepreneurial State of the Union is where the region's founders, investors, operators, and civic leaders land in the same room to answer one question: what's working, what's next, and what do we build now?
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Hip Hop Fit
Fitness at The Well
Event Type: Recreation. Health & Wellness. Short Description: Where fitness meets the beat! This high-energy, full-body dance fitness class blends cardio, bodyweight exercises, and fun choreography to today’s hits. Designed for all fitness levels, this class builds strength, improves endurance, and boosts confidence while you have a good time. No dance experience is needed; just come ready to move!
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM.
Trinity & Truckee Studios (second floor The WELL).
For more info visit www.unionwellinc.org. Clarinet Ensemble
College of Arts & Letters
Clarinet ensembles perform a variety of classical music, under the direction of Sandra McPherson.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Women's Health Innovation Forum
Sac State Carlsen Center
The CA Women's Health Innovation Forum (WHIF) is a two-day innovation summit purpose built to accelerate the next decade of women's health breakthroughs.
It is a strategic convening intentionally designed to forge cross-sector partnerships and identify key priorities for the next decade in women's health. From moving research into commercial and clinical reality, to building an effective capital stack, to closing gaps across lifespan and the care continuum - each session is engineered to produce outcomes that outlast the event.
More details at: California Women’s Health Innovation Forum 2026 - Aggie Square
Note: As space is limited, please register with intent. We'd love to have you! But - if you don't think you will truly be able to join, please keep that spot open for someone who can.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Discussion. Health & Wellness. Meeting. Networking. Presentation. Professional Development. Short Description: The CA Women's Health Innovation Forum (WHIF) is a two-day innovation summit purpose built to accelerate the next decade of women's health breakthroughs.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Aggie Square
4480 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817.
For more info visit luma.com. Graduate Studies Policies Committee (GSPC)
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held virtually (Zoom). Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/standing-committee/.
For questions regarding the work of the committee for this academic year, contact the committee chair Mary Breunig (mary.breunig@csus.edu).
For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Senate Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Meetings: Zoom.
Causeway Classic Blood Drive
University Union
The University Union, The WELL, California Nursing Students' Association, and Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive on the following days in the University Union’s Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor:November 16: 10:00am - 3:30pm, November 17: 10:00am - 3:15pm, November 18: 10:00am - 3:15pm,
Participants can donate blood, join the "Be The Match" marrow registry and also double the impact of their donation by giving a Power Red (also called a double red) donation.
As a thank you, all participants will receive a free Sac State Causeway Classic Blood Drive T-shirt. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins may be accommodated on a limited basis. Sign up for an appointment at vitalant.org/sacstate.
For more information, please call the University Union's Info Desk at 916.278.6997.
Interested in volunteering? Email the Sac State Blood Drive at sacstateblooddrive@gmail.com.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Competition vs UC Davis.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
The University Union at Sac State
Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Use the Career Hub to Upskill, Earn Professional Certifications, and Advance Your Career
Learning & Development
Facilitator: Lauren Copeland, Senior Customer Success Manager, LinkedIn Learning
Audience: Staff, Faculty, Department Chairs, Managers
Join Lauren Copeland from LinkedIn Learning to learn how to navigate the platform’s Career Hub, set meaningful career goals, build in-demand skills, and earn certificates that shine on your resume! Participants are highly encouraged to activate their free LinkedIn Learning account prior to attendance. Please contact learn-dev@csus.edu for assistance.
This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcription, and interactive AI workshop notes. To request additional reasonable accommodations, please email learn-dev@csus.edu no later than five business days prior to the workshop.
Cost: free. Event Type: Workshop.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
https://csus.zoom.us/j/81246350533.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
This week will feature artistic student entrepreneurs
Vendors to be announced soon. DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's artistic student entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Black Serving Institution Cultural Pop-Up in the Main Quad
Sac State Featured
Hello Hornets!
Throughout the semester, join us for our Cultural Pop-Ups, a series of engaging events featuring community, music, art, educational experiences, and opportunities to build meaningful connections with fellow Hornets. Cultural Pop-Ups are open to all Sacramento State students, faculty, and staff.
Come connect, celebrate, and experience the cultures that enrich our Hornet community. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact carc.centers@csus.edu.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Acorn Amphitheater.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Women Warriors: Canvas & Conversations
Sac State Featured
Women Warriors: Canvas & Conversations
Join the Veterans Success Student Resource Center (VSSRC), in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center (WRC), for Women Warriors: Canvas & Conversations, a relaxing and creative event designed to bring our campus community together through art, self-expression, and meaningful connections.
Take a break from your busy schedule, explore your creativity, and connect with fellow students, staff, and faculty in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this event offers an opportunity to unwind, express yourself, and build community. No painting experience is necessary! Event Details:Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Time: 11 AM – 2 PM, Location: Veterans Success Student Resource Center, Lassen Hall 2302, Hosted by: Veterans Success Student Resource Center (VSSRC), in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center (WRC), Cost: Free, This event is open to all Sacramento State students,…
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Academic. Interview. Networking. Short Description: Join the Veterans Success Student Resource Center (VSSRC), in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center (WRC), for Women Warriors: Canvas & Conversations on Tuesday, November 17, from 11 AM–2 PM in Lassen Hall 2302. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting, self-expression, and meaningful connections. No painting experience needed!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Veterans Success Student Resource Center, Lassen Hall Room 2302.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Breath and Health
Employee Wellness
Facilitated by Ting-fen Lin, Fresno State University
Drop-ins welcome to any sessions, open to all employees
Description:
Have you ever experienced how altering the pattern you breathe improves your state of mind? Come experience the intimate link between our breath and our emotions. During the session, we will do some light gentle stretches and guided meditation. Come prepared to leave this 30-minute virtual session afresh, anywhere you are!
This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcription, and interactive AI workshop notes. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and they will connect you with the workshop facilitator.
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Click "register" at link, and zoom event link will be sent to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D160568%26UserMode%3D0.
For more info visit csu.sumtotal.host. Dealing with Triggers
Employee Wellness
Facilitated by Cindy Sayani
A trigger is when we react to a current situation with feelings and emotions from a prior negative experience. Learn how to overcome your triggers by addressing, processing, and resolving them. Content includes:
•The nine categories of triggers
•How triggers impact the brain and thus our behavior
•Three personal areas triggers target
•Three common feelings that triggers activate
•The role relationships play in activating triggers
•Tools for handling triggers
This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcription, and interactive AI workshop notes. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact L&D@calstate.edu in advance (minimum of 72 hours is requested) and they will connect you with the workshop facilitator.
Event Type: Health & Wellness. Workshop.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
https://csus.zoom.us/j/89351432699.
UNIQUE Programs Meeting
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
UNIQUE Programs is the University Union’s student volunteer programming board that brings innovative, quality entertainment to campus. Student volunteers work hard each semester to plan, promote and produce all UNIQUE events. Created in 1978, UNIQUE’s central goal is to create outstanding entertainment and educational opportunities that take place in the University Union. Started with one professional staff member and a handful of students putting on comedy shows and special events. Has grown to produce concerts, mid-week Noon concerts (Noon Live), lectures, performing arts, drag shows, comedy shows, cultural programs, dance nights and other entertainment. UNIQUE currently has one full time Programs Advisor and a part-time student Programs Assistant, plus 30+ Sac State student volunteers.
Volunteers meet once a week on Mondays or Tuesdays (your choice) in The University Union.
Free and open to current Sac State students. More info at SacStateUNIQUE.com or call (916) 278-6997. TIME
12 pm- 1 pm, …
Cost: Free. Event Type: Meeting. Student Activity. Short Description: Volunteer meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Green & Gold Room, 3rd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Rethinking Meetings: Why They Drain Us and What to Do Differently
Learning & Development
Facilitated by Claudia Montoya-Andrews, Chancellor's Office
Open to all employees
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Diagnose meeting practices that contribute to unnecessary disengagement.
Determine when a meeting is the right tool, or another approach may work better.
Redesign a meeting using a simple framework to make them more purposeful, focused, and useful for attendees.
Event Type: Workshop.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
https://calstate.zoom.us/j/88909719594?pwd=Qzc0DS695tDosE4wh0ifgcvSfdPwhS.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 889 0971 9594
Passcode: 717816".
AI in College Instruction: Individual Course Policies, Boundaries, and Responsible Use
Center for Teaching, Learning & Faculty Success
Clear course policies and assignment-level directions help students understand when and how they may use AI appropriately. Join the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Success (CTLFS) for an interactive workshop focused on creating clear, practical expectations on the use of GenAI for students.
Faculty will practice evaluating AI-generated output, explore how AI affects learning and assessment, and review different levels of AI use. The workshop will include approximately 20 minutes of guided work time to begin developing a course AI-use policy and assignment-specific directions.
Participants will leave with GenAI policy language and evaluation strategies they can adapt for their courses.
Important: Submitting the registration form confirms that you will attend. Please register only if you plan to participate, as your registration will be included in the final headcount and lunch order.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Academic. Workshop. Training. Professional Development. Discussion. Short Description: Clear course policies and assignment-level directions help students understand when and how they may use AI appropriately. Join the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Success (CTLFS) for an interactive workshop focused on creating clear, practical expectations on the use of GenAI for students.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Grow Your Garden
Rec Therapy at The WELL
Event Type: Health & Wellness. Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Join the Recreational Therapy team for nature engagement, mindful practices, and planting education.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Garden behind The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Japanese Tea Gathering
Sac State University Library
Tea Gatherings are offered throughout the semester at the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden. The tea room and garden provide a unique and essential way for students and community members to study Japanese aesthetics and traditional arts, built particularly around the time-honored art form of Chado, the Way of Tea. The Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden provides direct experiential knowledge of Japanese culture through participatory educational experiences and promotes multicultural and interdisciplinary perspectives through programming designed to increase cultural understanding and to be a space where all may experience peace and tranquility in an experiential environment.
Register to attend at the link below.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Lecture. Presentation. Recreation.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room, Library Lower Level.
For more info visit csus.libcal.com. Curriculum Policies Committee (CPC)
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held virtually (Zoom). Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/standing-committee/.
For questions regarding the work of the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM.
Meetings: Zoom.
The Breakdown: PIE/CCS 2026 Midterm Post-Mortem
Sac State Featured
The Project for an Informed Electorate and the Center for California Studies present "The Breakdown" a post-mortem of the 2026 Midterm Election. Featuring Professors Danielle Martin, Kristina Victor, Nancy Lapp, Wesley Hussey, and Chris Towler. Panelists will discuss national and state level results and implications, immigration and Latino politics, Black politics analysis, and international implications and comparisons.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Academic. Discussion. Information Session. Presentation. Short Description: A panel discussion roundup of the 2026 election, featuring 5 POLS faculty, sponsored by the Project for an Informed Electorate/ Center for California Studies.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Orchard Suite, 2nd Floor, University Union.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. 2026 Election Post-Mortem Panel
College Of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
Event Type: Discussion. Presentation. Short Description: The Project for an Informed Electorate, along with the Center for California Studies is hosting it's semi-annual post-election rundown. Featuring five fabulous POLS faculty with varying perspectives.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
University Union, Orchard Suite, second floor.
Executive Committee Meeting
Faculty Senate
Meeting Attendance:Executive Committee Members: The Executive Committee will meet in-person. Members with existing accommodations should notify the Senate Chair before the first Senate meeting of the Academic Year. Should a situation arise where alternate arrangements are needed, please contact the Senate Chair at senate-chair@csus.edu. Due to limited seating, Guest participation will occur via Zoom. The meeting Zoom link will be made available on the meeting agenda.
Event Type: Meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Members: In-person 275 Sacramento Hall / Guests: Zoom.
Japanese Tea Gathering
Sac State University Library
Tea Gatherings are offered throughout the semester at the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden. The tea room and garden provide a unique and essential way for students and community members to study Japanese aesthetics and traditional arts, built particularly around the time-honored art form of Chado, the Way of Tea. The Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden provides direct experiential knowledge of Japanese culture through participatory educational experiences and promotes multicultural and interdisciplinary perspectives through programming designed to increase cultural understanding and to be a space where all may experience peace and tranquility in an experiential environment.
Register to attend at the link below.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Lecture. Presentation. Recreation.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room, Library Lower Level.
For more info visit csus.libcal.com. Global Entrepreneurship Week | Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair
Sac State Carlsen Center
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for the FREE 3rd annual Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair, hosted by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Cordova!
This event, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, is designed for Rancho Cordova businesses that are serious about growth, innovation, and collaboration. You can expect:
Business Resources: Get resources for marketing, business planning, funding opportunities, and more from trusted community partners.
Professional Networking: Network with other business leaders, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Exhibit. Short Description: Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for the FREE 3rd annual Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair, hosted by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rancho Cordova!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, 95670.
For more info visit www.ranchocordova.org. Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
This is a FREE two-hour course that covers the basics of rope management in top-rope climbing.
Topics we will cover:
-Communication (Climbing Contract)
-Basic Climbing technique (Body movement)
-How to tie a Figure 8 knot
-Belaying with the PBUS method (Pull, Break, Under, Slide)
-Etc.
Come learn how to top-rope belay at The WELL!
Be sure to complete a Safety Orientation before your class starts!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Recreation. Workshop. Short Description: Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Japanese Tea Gathering
Sac State University Library
Tea Gatherings are offered throughout the semester at the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden. The tea room and garden provide a unique and essential way for students and community members to study Japanese aesthetics and traditional arts, built particularly around the time-honored art form of Chado, the Way of Tea. The Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room and Garden provides direct experiential knowledge of Japanese culture through participatory educational experiences and promotes multicultural and interdisciplinary perspectives through programming designed to increase cultural understanding and to be a space where all may experience peace and tranquility in an experiential environment.
Register to attend at the link below.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Lecture. Presentation. Recreation.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room, Library Lower Level.
For more info visit csus.libcal.com. Cooking in the Outdoors - outdoorclinic
ASI
You don’t have to be Gordon Ramsay to have a hearty, fulfilling meal while you're camping. You don’t even have to have a kitchen in the outdoors! Join Peak Adventures for this FREE workshop to learn real-life cooking skills for trips. We will give you menu ideas, tips, and do a little cooking ourselves! Ingredients are included! We hope to see you with your chef hat on this November. This is a BEGINNER level workshop!
For those with an especially large thirst for knowledge, we offer a Workshop Passport. You can get and use this passport at any workshop. If you attend 4 workshops and get a stamp for them, you will receive a free gear rental. If you attend 6 workshops, you will get 25% off a trip of your choice. This is only valid per semester, per participant.
If you “No Show” to a workshop, you will be disqualified from the passport. If you know you can’t make it after you sign up, call us to cancel your spot!
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Workshop. Student Activity. Short Description: You don’t have to be Gordon Ramsay to have a hearty, fulfilling meal while you're camping.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Peak Adventures.
For more info visit asi.perfectmind.com. Global Entrepreneurship Week | Startup Happy Hour
Sac State Carlsen Center
This month's event also takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a worldwide celebration of entrepreneurs and innovators. The 2026 theme, "Entrepreneurs Thrive Here," highlights the importance of creating communities where everyone has access to the connections, resources, and support needed to pursue entrepreneurship.
We're excited to welcome Destiny Oliphant, founder and creator of Insta Brow, a patent-pending 30-second brow stain designed to last up to five days. Destiny recently made history at Pitch Elk Grove 2026, becoming the first entrepreneur to win two awards in the same competition, earning Second Place and Best Elk Grove Startup!
During our Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Destiny will share her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Insta Brow, and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Whether you're a seasoned founder or just getting started, come enjoy delicious appetizers, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and make connections that will carry into the new year. Let's…
Cost: 0.00 - $10.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Interview. Professional Development. Short Description: Startup Happy Hour With Trophy Beauty Spa CEO Destiny Oliphant. Join us for our final Startup Happy Hour of 2026! We're closing out the year with an evening of great conversations, new connections, and a celebration of Sacramento's startup community.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Rd #104, Elk Grove, CA 95624.
For more info visit 3common.com. Global Entrepreneurship Week | Testing Business Ideas with David Bland
Sac State Carlsen Center
Testing Business Ideas for Founders: Turn assumptions into evidence before scaling. Speaker: David Bland, Founder and CEO, Precoil and Author of Testing Business Ideas
Founders are often carrying too many open questions at once.
Do customers care?
Will they pay enough?
Can we build it?
Participants will learn how to extract the hidden assumptions behind their idea, map which ones matter most, and identify the fastest, most practical tests to reduce risk before spending more time, money, or energy building the wrong thing.
Rather than receiving generic startup advice, founders will work directly on their own business ideas and leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what is actually uncertain
- A mapped set of assumptions across desirability, viability, and feasibility
- Practical experiment options from Testing Business Ideas.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Discussion. Presentation. Professional Development. Short Description: Participants will learn how to extract the hidden assumptions behind their idea, map which ones matter most, and identify the fastest, most practical tests to reduce risk before spending more time, money, or energy building the wrong thing.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Roseville Venture Lab
316 Vernon Street, Suite 110
Roseville, CA 95678.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Jazz Combos
College of Arts & Letters
Student jazz combos perform a variety of arrangements and original music.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Future Folsom Economic Forum
Sac State Carlsen Center
Where is the economy headed, and what does it mean for the future of our region and your business?
Join Choose Folsom for Future Folsom, an engaging morning of economic insight and regional conversation designed for business owners, executives, and community leaders who want to stay ahead of what's next.
Featuring renowned economist Chris Thornberg as our keynote speaker, the event will explore the economic trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the business landscape and what they mean for companies, investment, and growth in our region.
Following the keynote, hear from regional leaders in a dynamic panel discussion exploring economic growth along the Highway 50 corridor. Panelists include Micah Runner, Rancho Cordova City Manager; Bryan Whitemyer, Folsom City Manager; Stephanie Jantzen, General Manager of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District; and Crystal Bethke, Sacramento County’s Director of Economic Development.
Representing Folsom, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, and…
Cost: $50.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Professional Development. Short Description: Join Choose Folsom for Future Folsom, an engaging morning of economic insight and regional conversation designed for business owners, executives, and community leaders who want to stay ahead of what's next.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA.
For more info visit choosefolsom.zohobackstage.com. Global Entrepreneurship Week | 1 Million Cups Sacramento
Sac State Carlsen Center
During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join 1 Million Cups Sacramento for an in-person meetup at the Carlsen Center at Sac State. Entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback from their peers.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in our community!
Presenters:Shawn Esmaili, presenting Monava, Seth Norman presenting CognitiveProthethics.AI, Arrive early to have a chance to say hello to your friends and to make some new ones!
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Presentation. Professional Development. Short Description: During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join 1 Million Cups Sacramento to hear entrepreneurs share their early-stage businesses for advice and feedback from their peers.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Transfer Center Visit @ Sac City College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sacramento City College
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
Denize Figueroa
Transfer Center Specialist.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Transfer Center Visit @ Sacramento City College
Sac State Featured
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sacramento City College
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
Denize Figueroa
Transfer Center Specialist.
Causeway Classic Blood Drive
University Union
The University Union, The WELL, California Nursing Students' Association, and Vitalant will be hosting a blood drive on the following days in the University Union’s Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor:November 16: 10:00am - 3:30pm, November 17: 10:00am - 3:15pm, November 18: 10:00am - 3:15pm,
Participants can donate blood, join the "Be The Match" marrow registry and also double the impact of their donation by giving a Power Red (also called a double red) donation.
As a thank you, all participants will receive a free Sac State Causeway Classic Blood Drive T-shirt. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins may be accommodated on a limited basis. Sign up for an appointment at vitalant.org/sacstate.
For more information, please call the University Union's Info Desk at 916.278.6997.
Interested in volunteering? Email the Sac State Blood Drive at sacstateblooddrive@gmail.com.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Competition vs UC Davis.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
The University Union at Sac State
Cottonwood Suite, 2nd Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819.
Navigating Change by Leading Transition: Applying Bridges' Model at CSU
Learning & Development
Facilitated by Ana Liza V. Zell, CSU San Bernadino
Open to all employees
Change is constant in higher education, yet how people experience it varies widely. This presentation introduces William Bridges' Transition Model as a framework for understanding the human side of change. Participants will explore the three phases of transition - Ending, Neutral Zone, and New Beginning - and learn strategies to support themselves, colleagues, and students through uncertainty and growth.
Event Type: Workshop.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Web Analytics Dashboard Training
Information Technology
WCM Web Publishers: Join us for a Zoom training session on how to leverage the Web Analytics Dashboard, a tool that uses Google Analytics 4 to track and analyze web traffic and performance on your website. This dashboard allows you to view key metrics such as Page Views, Engagement Rates, and File Downloads, providing valuable insights into user engagement.
Join Zoom Meeting.
Event Type: Meeting. Training. Workshop.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Friends of the University Library Book Bin
Sac State University Library
Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to browse the Book Bin’s interesting and extensive inventory. Gently used hardback and trade paperback books are $2 each or three for $5. There is also a collection of artwork, music scores, audio recordings, long-playing records, CDs, DVDs and a large selection of children’s books.
Cash or check only.
All proceeds directly support the University Library.
Event Type: Literature. Service Hours.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Lower Level, University Library.
Finance Data Warehouse (FDW) Drop-In Training Sessions
Learning & Development
This training is hosted by Budget Planning & Administration to provide open office hours to drop-in for any FDW questions. In order to attend, the user must have FDW access. Registration will close 24 hours prior.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Training.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
https://csus.zoom.us/j/89670618268.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
This week will feature artistic student entrepreneurs
Vendors to be announced soon. DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's artistic student entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Carlsen Center & StartupSac host Mentor Sprint
Sac State Carlsen Center
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups, this in-person event offers a high-energy format where you'll meet one-on-one with multiple mentors in focused 15-minute sessions. It's a fast, fun, and effective way to get advice, grow your network, and gain new insights — all in just 90 minutes!
Register to be mentored --
Why Attend Mentor Sprint?Expert Guidance: Discuss your business challenges and get actionable advice, New Connections: Meet local mentors and fellow entrepreneurs who can help you grow, Fresh Perspectives: Gain insight from mentors with diverse backgrounds and industries, Efficient & Impactful: Walk away with new ideas and resources, This event is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, powered by Western Health. It is organized by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and StartupSac.
Space is Limited – Register now to be mentored!
NOTE: If you are interested in being one of our…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: Join us for Mentor Sprint, a dynamic speed-mentoring event designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners connect with experienced mentors for expert guidance and feedback.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Research and Creative Activity Subcommittee Committee
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held in person with a Zoom option provided. Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/subcommittee/ and https://www.csus.edu/experience/innovation-creativity/oried/rca.html.
For questions regarding the work of the committee, contact the committee chair, Nikolaos Lazaridis (lazaridi@csus.edu). For questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Senate Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM.
Meetings: In-person.
AA Meeting
Student Health & Counseling Services
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
University Union 3rd Floor Canyon Room.
PDF Accessibility and Remediation with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Information Technology
Workshop Description
Ensuring PDFs are accessible improves readability, usability, and inclusivity for all users. This 90-minute workshop provides an overview of evaluating and remediating PDFs for accessibility using Adobe Acrobat Pro. The session introduces the importance of starting with an accessible source document and focuses on using Acrobat’s accessibility tools to identify and address common issues, while also introducing more intermediate remediation techniques through demonstrations and hands-on exercises.
No prior PDF accessibility or remediation experience is required. The workshop begins with foundational PDF accessibility concepts and progresses into intermediate remediation topics; making it especially useful for staff and others who regularly prepare, review, or remediate PDFs as part of their work. Participants are not expected to master complex PDF remediation during the session; remediation support is available for faculty and staff who need assistance with complex documents or projects.
…
Cost: Free. Event Type: Training. Workshop. Short Description: Learn how to use Adobe Acrobat Pro’s accessibility tools to evaluate PDFs, identify common accessibility issues, and make corrections. This workshop begins with foundational PDF accessibility concepts and progresses into intermediate remediation techniques.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online via Zoom
Please Register for this workshop at: https://csus.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZNQfpmntTw-LZbv-6GuEDg.
For more info visit csus.zoom.us. Dream Connections
Sac State Featured
Dream Connections is a social support group hosted by the Undocumented Student Resource Center for undocumented students, mixed-status students, and allies. This semester Dream Connections will be taking place every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lassen Hall 3010 and will go until December 2nd. Stop by to build community this semester!
Event Type: Student Activity. Health & Wellness.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Lassen Hall Room 3010.
Noon Live: SSRI
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
More info to come.
Free and open to the public. More info at SacStateUNIQUE.com or call (916) 278-6997. EVENT TIME
12 pm, EVENT LOCATION
The University Union Redwood Room, 1st Floor, ADMISSION
Free!!!
All ages permitted. No alcohol sold or permitted at venue. Open to the general public. SPONSORED BY, UNIQUE Programs, The University Union, PARKING INFORMATION
A Sac State parking permit is required to be displayed while parked on campus. You may only parking student parking spaces. To purchase a $10 daily (or $5 two-hour) parking permit:
• Sign up for a PayByPhone account and download the app. When you arrive on campus, enter location number "5115" into the app to pay your parking fee.
• When you arrive on campus, pay with cash or credit at any permit machine located in all student parking lots/structures. View the campus map for permit machine locations. Your parking permit is only valid in student parking spaces. The closest parking to the University Union is Parking Structure II. Please…
Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Short Description: Modern jazz collective.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Redwood Room, 1st Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 9581.
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness
Employee Wellness
Led by Dr. Martha Stoddard Holmes and Dr. Paul Stuhr, trained mindfulness facilitators from CSU San Marcos
Sessions are every Wednesday and Friday, drop-ins welcome!
Open to all employees
Description:
Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with two trained facilitators. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help: (i) Quiet the habitual chatter of the mind; (ii) Cultivate a capacity for deep awareness; (iii) Reduce emotional reactivity; (iv) Increase feelings of connectedness, compassion and belonging; (v) Help staff thrive and develop resilience in an uncertain and rapidly changing world.
No prior experience is nece…
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
Register at the following link, and zoom will be emailed to you: https://CSU.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D160543%26UserMode%3D0.
For more info visit calstate.workvivo.us. Wellness Wednesday: Kindness--A Path to Connection
Employee Wellness
Open to all employees, regardless of health plan
Facilitated by a Kaiser subject matter expert
Discover how small acts of kindness build stronger relationships and enhance your personal well-being.
About Wellness Wednesday: These sessions are provided for all CalPERS employees regardless of health plan. This virtual workshop will utilize Zoom accommodations, including live closed captioning, virtual transcription, and interactive AI workshop notes. To request additional reasonable accommodations, please indicate using the registration form.
Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Register here: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&eventid=5139702&sessionid=1&key=49807F417272DF5A38F165994B60A21F&groupId=4398540&sourcepage=register.
For more info visit event.on24.com. Career Buzz: Want to be your own boss? Learn how from Sac State alumni!
Alumni
Take an hour out of your day and hear from three Sac State grads who have forged their own path. Career Buzz is a free webinar series featuring Hornet alumni discussing their journey from college to career.
Panelists include:Rachael Burns ’07 (Business Administration) – Owner, True Worth Financial Planning, Michael Lynch, MPPA ’15 – Co-Founder and CEO, Improve Your Tomorrow, Mike Casper ’10, MBA ’23 – Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Improve Your Tomorrow, Register today for the Zoom link.
Cost: 0. Event Type: Discussion. Information Session. Interview. Professional Development. Short Description: Take an hour out of your day and hear from three Sac State grads who have forged their own path. Career Buzz is a free webinar series. This month we'll feature three Hornet alumni discussing their journey from college to career as entrepreneurs.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Virtual via Zoom.
For more info visit csus.imodules.com. Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Post-Graduation Options for International Students - International Education Week 2026
Sac State Featured
Stop by The Global Lounge on November 18 from 1-2pm to talk with an immigration lawyer about your post-graduation options as an international student.
This event is part of IPGE’s International Education Week 2026 programming. Open to all Sac State students, faculty, and staff.
Event Type: Information Session. Presentation.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
IPGE Global Lounge, Lassen Hall 1100.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Faculty Policies Committee (FPC)
Faculty Senate
Meetings will be held virtually (Zoom). Committee Information may be viewed at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/standing-committee/.
For questions regarding the work of the committee for this academic year, contact the committee chair, Aleta Baldwin (aleta.baldwin@csus.edu).
For other questions regarding the committee, including membership, contact the Sente Office (kathy.honeychurch@csus.edu).
Event Type: Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM.
Meetings: Zoom.
ERI - Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Support Workshop
College of Education
ERI - Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Support Works.
Event Type: Workshop. Short Description: ERI - Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Support Works.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
https://csus.zoom.us/J/5185020553.
For more info visit csus.zoom.us. ASI Board Meeting
ASI
Regular Board Meetings convene every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. during regular academic terms. At which point the Board of Directors are able to take action on any items of legislation, update one another on the status of each academic college, as well as any issues that may be affecting the student body at large. The Board of Directors conducts their meetings under the guidelines of Robert's Rules of Order and adheres to the requirements of the Gloria Romero Open Meeting Act, Education Code Section 89305 - 89307.4.
Event Type: Discussion. Meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Green & Gold Room.
Study Abroad Panel - International Education Week 2026
Sac State Featured
Join us for the Sac State Study Abroad Panel and hear firsthand stories from students who took the leap! Whether you’re curious about Studying Abroad or just want to learn more, this is your starting point.
This event is part of IPGE’s International Education Week 2026 programming! Open to all Sac State students, faculty, and staff.
Event Type: Discussion. Cultural. Presentation.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
IPGE Global Lounge, Lassen Hall 1100.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Kehilah on the Quad
Jewish Life and Resource Center
Join the Jewish Life and Resource Center and the Jewish Student Union for Kehilah on the Quad! Every Wednesday, find us at the Library Quad from 3pm – 5pm for some snacks and community. This is a space for all to gather with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a welcoming space to connect, relax, and build community. Whether you’re part of the Jewish community or simply looking for a place to connect, everyone is welcome to join us on the Quad!
To request accommodations email diversity@csus.edu.
Event Type: Cultural. Celebration.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library Quad.
Lead Climbing Clinic: Climbing Skills
Climbing at The WELL
Cost: $5. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Training. Recreation. Short Description: Learn the fundamentals of lead climbing and belaying at The WELL. Top Rope Belay certification is required. This clinic is for advanced climbers.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Climbing Wall @ The WELL.
For more info visit myportal.unionwellinc.org. Carlsen Center | Builders' Hour
Sac State Carlsen Center
Find your people, build your business. 💡🚀🐝
Got an idea that you’ve been sitting on? Come build it with us at the Builder Hour! Meet other student entrepreneurs, work on your business, website, project, or even just an idea you don’t know what to do with yet.
ALL majors welcome!
📍 Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
⏰ Wednesdays | 5-6 PM
🍿 Coffee and snacks provided.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: Find your people, build your business. 💡🚀🐝
Come meet other student entrepreneurs, work on your ideas, and find your people. 🐝.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Small Business Growth Summit
Sac State Carlsen Center
Bridging the gap between AI & Business
Join us for an evening of insights, connection, and practical tools to help small businesses leverage AI for real growth..Expert Insights - Learn practical ways to use AI to grow your business, Panel Discussion - Hear from industry leaders on opportunities and future of AI, Network & Marketplace - Connect with local businesses and shop our small business marketplace.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Open House. Professional Development. Presentation. Short Description: Bridging the gap between AI & Business
Join us for an evening of insights, connection, and practical tools to help small businesses leverage AI for real growth.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
North Natomas Community Center
2631 New Market Drive
Sacramento, CA 9583.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Global Entrepreneurship Week| NorCal AngelCon 2026
Sac State Carlsen Center
During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, powered by Western Health Advantage, we're excited to bring you the 3rd Annual NorCal AngelCon Final Pitch Event.
The Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Connect Labs by Wexford, and the Growth Factory will co-host four of the Greater Sacramento region's most promising startups as they pitch a cohort of newly trained angel investors for $100,000+ in equity-backed and non-dilutive funding.
Additionally, as an audience member you will have the opportunity to select one winner for the Audience Award for $10,000.
The event will take place in person at Connect Labs by Wexford at Aggie Square
Agenda:5:30–6:30 PM Dinner & Networking w/ Startups, 6:30–8 PM Investor Panel & Startup Pitches, 8:30 PM Winner Announcements — Audience + Investment Choice, Startup Finalists
Our finalists will be announced in early November following diligence.
Student Lightning Pitches
Teams will be announced soon.
Accessibility: If any special accommodations are…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Networking. Presentation. Short Description: During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, powered by Western Health Advantage, we're excited to bring you the 3rd Annual NorCal AngelCon Final Pitch Event.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Aggie Square
4480 2nd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817.
For more info visit luma.com. Student Recital: Rachel Pal, piano
College of Arts & Letters
Senior piano recital of Rachel Pal, student of Richard Cionco.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Capistrano Concert Hall.
Saxophone Studio
College of Arts & Letters
Saxophone students of Dr. Keith Bohm perform a variety of classical music. WIth John Cozza, piano.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Transfer Center Visit @ Sac City College [In-Person]
Admissions & Outreach
Meet with a Sacramento State representative to discuss transfer requirements, admissions application, majors offered and student support programs. Sac State rep will meet with students one-on-one, by appointment or drop-in.
Event Type: Meeting.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sac City College
3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Rodda Hall North, RHN 138.
Global Entrepreneurship Week | Scout Pathfinder Academy: Navigating the Capital Stack
Sac State Carlsen Center
Navigating the Capital Stack
Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Sacramento · Powered by Western Health
Thursday–Friday, November 19–20, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM both days
Hosted by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sacramento State. Attendance format and location details will be confirmed with accepted companies. One registration covers both days.
Scout Pathfinder Academy builds from the original Pathfinder model: a founder cohort, expert instruction, hands-on work using Scout, and clear assignments that move each company toward an actual funding opportunity. The original program was centered on a five-week NSF SBIR application process. This cohort broadens the scope to help founders navigate the full capital stack: grants, government contracts, venture and angel equity, and lending. The goal is for each company to understand which sources fit its stage, what it needs to become ready, and how to sequence those sources around meaningful business milestones.
Format
Same cohort across…
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Discussion. Presentation. Short Description: Scout Pathfinder Academy builds from the original Pathfinder model: a founder cohort, expert instruction, hands-on work using Scout, and clear assignments that move each company toward an actual funding opportunity.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819
Go through main doors of the University Library, turn hard right and keep walking, up a short flight of stairs to our doors.
For more info visit luma.com. Friends of the University Library Book Bin
Sac State University Library
Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to browse the Book Bin’s interesting and extensive inventory. Gently used hardback and trade paperback books are $2 each or three for $5. There is also a collection of artwork, music scores, audio recordings, long-playing records, CDs, DVDs and a large selection of children’s books.
Cash or check only.
All proceeds directly support the University Library.
Event Type: Literature. Service Hours.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Lower Level, University Library.
Student Vendor Pop-Up
Sac State University Union Pop-Up Shop
VENDORS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
This week will feature artistic student entrepreneurs
Vendors to be announced soon. DROP IN
Mondays through Thursdays: 10- am- 4 pm
Fridays: 10 am- 2 pm
* Please note: Vendor hours may vary during week. ABOUT THE POP-UP SHOP
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free to come in. Prices vary by vendor. Event Type: Exhibit. Open House. Student Activity. Short Description: Shop this week's artistic student entrepreneurs.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Pop-Up Shop
1st Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Beads, Threads & Gratitude
Sac State University Union The 20o2 at the UU
ACTIVITY
Beads, Threads & Gratitude: Create meaningful bracelets & unwind with cozy vibes
DROP IN
Mondays through Fridays, 10- am- 4 pm
November 9, 2026- November 19, 2026
* Closed November 11 for Veteran's Day
ADMISSION
Free!!!
Open only to Sac State students. Check in with your Union WELL Connect App. To ensure fairness and give everyone the opportunity to participate, individuals may be limited to one craft per event.
ABOUT THE 20o2
The 20o2 at the UU is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Our space is packed with activities to help you unwind, recharge and tap into your creativity all semester long. Come explore, create, and find your calm at the 20o2! Check out the calendar for other events!
MORE INFO
Call The University Union Info Desk at (916) 278-6997 or visit the 20o2 website.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Recreation. Student Activity. Workshop. Short Description: Create meaningful bracelets.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The 20o2 at the UU
2nd Floor, The University Union at Sacramento State
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6017.
Accessibility Best Practices for Captioning in Zoom and Panopto
Information Technology
Workshop Description,
Closed captions are the textual representation of a video’s soundtrack and a key element of accessible course design, ensuring video content is usable by all learners. They provide essential access for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, support multilingual learners, and enhance comprehension for multimodal learners.
In this workshop, participants will learn best practices for creating and sharing accessible video content using Zoom and Panopto. The session covers how to use automated captions in Zoom and Panopto, how to review and edit auto-generated captions, how to request vendor captions, how to post captioned videos to Canvas, and use UDOIT to identify captioning issues in Canvas courses. Participants will also explore additional accessibility features in Zoom and Panopto to help create an inclusive learning experience for all students.
Topics Covered
• What closed captions are and why they matter,
• When and how to use closed captions effectively,
• Using automated…
Event Type: Academic. Training. Workshop.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online via Zoom: https://csus.zoom.us/meeting/register/rtlIxvxXSriMp7esiU1gyA.
For more info visit csus.zoom.us. Global Entrepreneurship Week | Impactful Innovations & Entrepreneurship in Health & Human Services
Sac State Carlsen Center
As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join us for a dynamic panel where Health & Human Services professionals share how they turned their expertise into entrepreneurial success.
Entrepreneurship means solving problems and creating value. Hear how leaders in Health and Human Services Organizations turned their expertise into ventures that elevate the human experience. Join us for an engaging Zoom panel discussion featuring a live Q&A.: https://csus.zoom.us/my/profshirsat
Featured Panelists:Abhita Batra, Founder of Neuro 42, Michelle Sotelo, COO Future Fire Academy, Harrison Scott, Scout Therapy Staffing.
Cost: 0.00. Event Type: Anchor University. Discussion. Professional Development. Student Activity. Short Description: As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, join us for a dynamic panel where Health & Human Services professionals share how they turned their expertise into entrepreneurial success.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online via Zoom.
Network Cafe - November (Virtual)
Community Engagement Center
The Community Engagement Center is pleased to host our Network Café a gathering of local non-profit organizations. Network Café provides an opportunity for organizations to network, give interesting presentations, and exchange information in a relaxed environment.
Join us on Thursday, November 19th for a virtual Network Café.
Event Type: Networking. Presentation.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Thriving Thursdays: Keys to Preventing Diabetes
Employee Wellness
Facilitated by Kaiser Permanente subject matter expert
One out of three people have prediabetes and some may not know it. The good news is the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes can be managed by taking a few small steps. In today's webinar, you will learn about the five keys to preventing diabetes: eating healthy, getting active, quitting tobacco, managing stress, and sleeping well. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.
Register at link and access will be provided: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&eventid=4710090&sessionid=1&key=6D35C2C80E8A86BACADBBBB89E3B2AA1&groupId=6459237&sourcepage=register.
Cost: free. Event Type: Health & Wellness.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Link in description below.
For more info visit event.on24.com. Empower Hour
Sac State Featured
Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space where students can connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate and engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and overall well-being. Whether you want to talk, connect, or simply take a moment for yourself, Empower Hour provides a welcoming space to pause and prioritize your well-being. No appointment is required—just drop in!
Cost: Free. Event Type: Health & Wellness. Short Description: Need a space to pause, connect, or talk things through? Stop by Empower Hour, a welcoming, peer-led drop-in space for conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more. Connect with a Peer Wellness Advocate Monday–Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the WRC. No appointment needed!
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Women's Resource Center, University Union, 2nd fl, Room 2250.
For more info visit canva.link. Fall 2026 FBI Collegiate Citizens Academy
Sac State Career Center
The FBI Collegiate Citizens Academy will meet on Thursdays, November 5, November 12, and November 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the University Union, Hinde Auditorium. Per FBI personnel directives, all attendees are required to: • Arrive on time, • Attend all presentations, • Stay for the entire duration of each session, Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the loss of participation privileges. Note: Doors close promptly at 1:00 PM. No admittance will be allowed after that time—please arrive early. Presentation topics may include (led by FBI Special Agents):FBI Overview, Cyber Crimes & Social Media, Counter Terrorism, White Collar Investigations, International Fugitives, Investigative Genealogy, Behavioral Analysis Unit & Evidence Response Team, Resume Workshop & Recruitment Panel, Topics subject to change, Additional Information: • Sessions cannot be recorded due to the sensitive nature of the topics. • If the schedule conflicts with your class(es), consider asking your…
Event Type: Professional Development. Workshop. Information Session.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University Union, Hinde Auditorium.
For more info visit csus.joinhandshake.com. Faculty Senate Meeting - Confirmed
Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate meets every Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm during the Fall and Spring semesters in the Pacific Suite (3rd Floor), Union. Meeting agendas are posted to the Faculty Senate webpage at https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/senate/.
Please review attendance information below.
Meeting Attendance:Senators: Unless otherwise notified, Senators are expected to attend Faculty Senate meetings in person. Senators with existing accommodations should notify the Senate Chair before the first Senate meeting of the Academic Year. Should a situation arise where alternate arrangements are needed, please contact the Senate Chair at senate-chair@csus.edu. Guests are encouraged to attend via Zoom, however, a guest seating area will be available in the meeting room on a first-come basis. The meeting Zoom link will be made available on the meeting agenda. Accommodations: All Faculty Senate meetings will provide accessible seating, pathways, captions, and ASL-English interpretation. To request…
Event Type: Meeting.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pacific Suite, 3rd Floor, University Union.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. ASI City Ambassadors
ASI
City Ambassadors is a student advocacy committee within the Office of Governmental Affairs at Sacramento State. Comprised of Sac State students, City Ambassadors work to represent their peers by raising awareness of higher education and community issues, promoting civic engagement, and increasing voter registration on campus. Members receive advocacy training, research citywide issues impacting students, collaborate with local leaders and organizations, and help organize on- and off-campus events that strengthen student involvement in local government and the Sacramento community.
Event Type: Meeting.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Canyon Room, 3rd fl. UU.
Chai & Chat: Beads & Bridges
Sac State Featured
The SWANA Center and Esak’tima Center are coming together for Beads & Bridges! Join students from both centers for an afternoon of beading, conversation, and getting to know one another. You do not need any previous beading experience. We will have materials available so you can create something of your own to take home. Stop by, make something, and spend some time with students from across our communities. Materials are provided while supplies last. All are welcome. Open to all students, staff, and faculty. For any questions, or if you need accommodations, please contact swanacenter@csus.edu.
Event Type: Student Activity. Cultural. Health & Wellness. Short Description: Join the SWANA Center and Esak’tima Center for Beads & Bridges. Spend the afternoon beading, making something to take home, and getting to know students from both centers. No previous beading experience is needed. Stop by and create with us. Materials provided while supplies last.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
SWANA Center, AIRC 1012.
"Conversations From the Rack" Artist Talk
College of Arts & Letters
University Galleries presents:
"Conversations From the Rack" Artist Talk with John Yoyogi Fortes
"Conversations From the Rack" brings past and present together, unearthing hidden works from studio storage and placing them in the gallery space to activate new dialogue. Through this merging of his past with a current practice rooted in cultural identity, Sacramento artist, John Yoyogi Fortes, bypasses a standard chronological timeline to explore what happens when different chapters of a creative practice coexist simultaneously. Unexpected pairings and physical integrations begin to challenge the notion of the storage rack as a static graveyard, revealing it instead as a repository of living memory—an ongoing conversation waiting to be excavated and reimagined.
Please visit the University Galleries' Library Gallery page for more information on our upcoming exhibitions and events.
Cost: Free. Event Type: Exhibit.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
TBA.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Tai Chi Together - International Education Week 2026
Sac State Featured
Unwind with a Tai Chi lesson taught by Senior Advisor to the President Mark Wheeler.
This event is part of IPGE’s International Education Week 2026 programming! Open to all Sac State students, faculty, and staff.
Event Type: Cultural. Health & Wellness.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Yosemite Hall 100.
For more info visit www.csus.edu. Chamber Seminar
College of Arts & Letters
Chamber music students perform a variety of classical music.
Cost: FREE. Event Type: Concert.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Capistrano Hall 151.
Yoga Night- Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath
Sac State UNIQUE Programs
DESCRIPTION
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body at this all-level wellness experience on Thursday, November 19, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom. Enjoy a gentle Slow Flow yoga practice that blends intuitive Vinyasa and Yin-inspired movement to release tension, improve flexibility, and calm the mind. Then settle into a deeply restorative sound bath designed to promote relaxation and balance. Yoga mats provided while supplies last. Open to the public. Pre-register through the Union WELL Connect app or at myportal.unionwellconnect.org for faster entry. EVENT TIME
7 pm, EVENT LOCATION
The University Union Ballroom, 1st Floor, ADMISSION
Free!!!
All ages permitted. No alcohol sold or permitted at venue. Open to the general public. SPONSORED BY, UNIQUE Programs, The University Union, PARKING INFORMATION
Free parking on the top floor of Parking Structure 3 after 6:30 pm. Please view driving to campus and campus map for directions. A printable campus map is also available. …
Cost: Free. Event Type: Concert. Short Description: Yoga for all skill levels.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
The University Union at Sacramento State
Ballroom, 1st Floor
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 9581.