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CONTENTS

President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Destination 2010 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Excellent Academic & Student Programs . . . . . . . 8

Welcoming Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Dynamic Campus Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Community Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Summary of Philanthropic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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When I arrived at Sacramento State in 2003, it had a solid reputation as a large public university that had served the higher education needs of the region for

more than 50 years. However, the University needed a to refocus its energy to better respond to emerging challenges in higher education. The goal was to provide the types of facilities, academic programs and amenities that would make Sac State a leader in the community and transform it into a destination campus for students and the public.

With the support of students, faculty and staff, we launched Destination 2010, an ambitious initiative designed to help achieve these goals. While the effort to expand, improve and reach out to the region is a continuous one, we can take pride in the achievements we have made at this brief stop along that never-ending journey.

Destination 2010 established four strategic tenets for realizing these goals:

» Excellent Academic and Student Programs

» Welcoming Campus

» Dynamic Campus Environment

» Community Support

These tenets were chosen because they embody what makes a great university. They addressed issues of modernization, technology and new student needs as Sacramento State entered the 21st century. Destination 2010 encouraged the continued development of a more diverse student body, one that reflects the changing demographics of California.

The goal was, and continues to be, development of programs that encourage the intellectual growth of our students and support the academic talents of our faculty. The University also offers many students, including undergraduates, the chance to participate in research projects, further enhancing the learning experience by giving them practical experience in their fields.

These tenets were chosen because they embody what makes a great university. — President Alexander Gonzalez

» Alexander Gonzalez President, Sacramento State

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From academic advising and financial aid counseling, student housing on and off campus, and a new bookstore, Sacramento State also provides the support services that allow students and faculty to focus on excelling in the classroom.

Students also want a campus they can enjoy away from their studies. We have made the campus even more aesthetically pleasing with beautification projects and made it easier for students and visitors to get around. Students have access to many extracurricular activities, including recreation, concerts, movies and plays to fill their spare time.

A new recreation and wellness center, The Well, will offer the campus community a place to stay fit and healthy through state-of-the-art facilities and wellness programs.

Sacramento State has reached out to our alumni and the community like never before, creating new partnerships with the city, its lawmakers, non-profits and business leaders.

As state funding for higher education continues to decrease, the generosity of our community is ever more important. Strong philanthropic support provides much needed scholarships, maintains current student programs and creates new opportunities to expand the University’s offerings.

I hope you will join me in celebrating the many successes of Destination 2010. It truly is “a milestone to our future.”

These tenets were chosen because they embody what makes a great university. — President Alexander Gonzalez

Sacramento State

has reached out to

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never before, creating

new partnerships with

ALUMNI, the city—its

lawmakers, non-profits

and business leaders.

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excellent academic & student programs

Excellent academic and student programs are a hallmark of a great university. As a regional

university serving the Sacramento metropolitan area, Sac State is the intellectual resource for students, business, government and the community at large.

Already renowned for top academic programs that prepare our graduates for careers in public service such as Criminal Justice, Nursing, Government, and Public Policy and Administration, Sacramento State has expanded undergraduate and graduate offerings since 2004. A new MBA for Executives provides an intense, accelerated advanced degree program for experienced

professionals and managers who aspire to leadership positions. Similarly, the Doctorate in Educational Leadership is designed to produce exemplary educational leaders for schools, community colleges and related areas within the educational system. And a new Film Studies major prepares students with a curriculum that spans film appreciation, history, theory and criticism, and writing — all within the context of a liberal arts tradition.

With our ongoing commitment to undergraduate general education and teaching, incoming freshmen now have mandatory orientation and must complete the First Year Experience (FYE) Program. FYE was created to improve

access, success, retention and graduation rates for all first-year students. In addition, the One Book Program, established in 2008, engages freshman students and the campus community in a lively, intellectual conversation based on their shared reading of a selected book.

The General Education Honors Program was created in Fall 2006 for highly motivated students attending the University. The Honors Program provides talented first-time freshmen a challenging and invigorating liberal arts education in small class settings from enthusiastic faculty members. The Honors Program at Sacramento State creates a community of like-minded thinkers and

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citizens, engaged in our global, post-industrial society and culture. The Honors Program will enhance the Sacramento region by creating a pipeline of exceptional, forward-thinking graduates who will be our future leaders in business, education, healthcare and more.

The Guardian Scholars Program provides an integrated system of services for former foster youth attending Sacramento State. The program offers assistance to this special population with year-round housing, academic and psychological counseling, mentorship and other services that aid participants toward the successful completion of a college degree.

Our faculty are experts in their field, providing valuable knowledge not only to students, but to the community at large. They are called upon as authorities on a multitude of subjects ranging from economics and public policy to media and sociology. In and out of the classroom, our faculty make an impact in the region.

Internships and service learning are integral to our students’ academic experience. The top-rated Capital Fellows program offers an opportunity to work in public agencies and prepare for careers in state and federal government. Other internship programs invite students to take theory into practice. The Community Engagement

Center, which administers the Writing Partners and Alternative Break programs, encourages volunteerism — a hallmark of the Millennial Generation. This spirit of service is important to our students and creates engaged citizens who give back to their communities.As we move into the next decade, Sacramento State is truly poised to educate our students for the 21st century. Our role as a university is about creating graduates who are well-rounded, informed, critical-thinking human beings. They are the future, and providing them the very best education is and continues to be the top destination.

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Facts:

The honors program gave me the confidence to study abroad,

apply to the trustee position and do things i wouldn’t otherwise.

SPRING 2004: President Alexander Gonzalez launches Destination 2010

SPRING 2004: Campus beautification project begins

SPRING 2004: Student referendum passes to allow the building of the Recreation and Wellness Center

H ONORS PROGR AM » The General Education

Honors Program began in 2006 as an accelerated

liberal arts program for talented freshmen entering

Sacramento State. Nicole Anderson, an International Studies

major, embodies the spirit of the Honors Program. She has a

strong focus on advocacy and leadership, an interest in global

cultures and, of course, an avid intellectual curiosity. Anderson

has been busy during her time at Sac State. She traveled abroad

to Argentina, won the California State Student Association’s

Advocate of the Year honor in 2008-09 and was recently

appointed student trustee of the CSU system. Anderson says

the Honors Program was integral to her success, citing that “the

Honors Program gave me the confidence to study abroad, apply

to the trustee position and do things I wouldn’t otherwise. It

also offered me great professional networking opportunities.”

Anderson is planning to attend law school and join the Marines

as a military lawyer after graduation. » Nicole Anderson, Sac State Honors Program student and CSU trustee

» Currently enrolls

136 students

» Secured over $500,000

for student scholarships

» Provides students with

exciting educational and

cultural opportunities

here and abroad

» Offers small core classes

with individualized

teacher-student

interaction

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Destination 2010 a milestone to our future

Facts:

The guardian scholars program has given

me the ability to focus on my schoolwork.

FALL 2004: University receives a $10 million commitment from Alex G. and Faye Spanos toward Hornet Stadium

2005: New building signage rollout including logo on the top of Modoc Hall

2005: Writing Partners Program launches

G UARDIAN SCHOLARS » When foster children

turns 18, they no longer receive state support and

are often left without family support or the means to

pursue a higher education. Enter Sacramento State’s Guardian

Scholars program, which helps cover fees, living expenses and

other needs, and provides mentors to guide them through life’s

rockier waters.

“The Guardian Scholars program has given me the ability

to focus on my schoolwork,” says Christine Bergholm, a

government-journalism major. Her mentor is Sacramento State

Professor Ann Blanton, with Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Even though Bergholm has a good handle on life and

contact with family in San Jose, it helps to have Blanton as a

mentor. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out, and it’s

nice to have someone in Sacramento to talk with,” Bergholm

says. Blanton concurs, noting, “I’ve had the chance to get to

know a wonderful friend. I count myself very lucky to know her.” » Guardian Scholar Christine Bergholm and her mentor, Dr. Ann Blanton

» Provides services to 45

students — freshmen

to graduate students

» Assists with housing,

financial aid, counseling,

health services, books

and academic needs

» Donors and partners

include Sleep Train,

Stuart Foundation, John

Burton Foundation,

Foster Youth Education

Fund, Walter S. Johnson

Foundation, Casey Family

Programs, Linkages to

Education and Meridian

Commercial Properties

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Facts:

» Faculty members, from left, Tom Decker, Patrick Cannon and Susanne Lindgren earned prestigious Fulbright Scholar grants in 2008.

» In 2009, Sac State was

named an Emerging

Research Institution by the

Federal Demonstration

Partnership, a collabora-

tion of federal agencies

and research universities

» Faculty research and

contracts generated nearly

$20 million in sponsorships

and grants in 2008-09

» Many University honors

and awards for excellent

instruction, scholarship

and service recognize

specific faculty members

and the entire faculty

for inspiring the next

generation of leaders

W ORLD - CLASS FACULT Y » Fostering excellent

academic and student programs begins with an

excellent faculty. Sacramento State has always

been known for professors dedicated to providing challenging

instruction. This tradition continues with a new generation of

faculty members as the age demographics of the professoriate

have changed. Destination 2010 has addressed the large

turnover in faculty by attracting bright, energetic professors to

campus.

Provost Joseph Sheley says, “While we continue to rely on

our more senior faculty members for leadership and experience,

the past few years have brought new instructors who are at

once strong scholars, current in new approaches to presenting

contemporary curricula and excellent role models for our

students.”

The impact in the classroom has been tremendous. Faculty

interaction with students continues to be a hallmark of the

University. Students work side-by-side with professors and

engage in research projects and internships that that help the

community.

FALL 2005: University begins to offer EMBA program and a Master’s in Chemistry with a focus on biochemistry

OCTOBER 2005: Inaugural Green & Gold Gala

NOVEMBER 2005:Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation provides $2 million gift to the fieldhouse

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Facts:

» More than 1,000

students apply each

year for 64 fellowships

» Fellows work as full-

time members of a

legislative, executive or

judicial branch office

» Sacramento State’s

Capital Fellows program

has been named one

of the top internship

programs in the country

by Vault.com, a career

management research

and information website

Getting accepted to the program was one of my biggest achievements.

C APITAL FELLOWS » The nationally recognized

Capital Fellows program has launched the careers of

hundreds of students and educated the leaders who are

shaping the future of our state. Yang Lee, who earned bachelor’s

and master’s degrees from Sacramento State, finished his

fellowship in the State Assembly in 2006. His work in the office

of then-Assemblymember Loni Hancock included analyzing

legislation and budget requests and meeting with lobbyists

and constituents. Today he works for the state Department of

Finance, helping to develop the budget for the Department of

Health Care Services. “Besides being the second in my family

to graduate from college, getting accepted to the program

was one of my biggest achievements,” Lee says. The program,

administered by Sacramento State’s Center for California Studies,

places 64 fellows each year in the state Senate, Assembly,

executive branch and judicial system. Lee says his fellowship has

prepared him for a career in public service, and he hopes to run

for office someday.

2005:Academic Information Resource Center (AIRC) building opens

2006:STEM initiative

SPRING 2006:Implemented mandatory freshman orientation

» Capital Fellow and Sacramento State alumnus Yang Lee

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SUMMER 2006:University Union patio and walkway upgrades completed

MAY 2006:Asian American Studies Program releases groundbreaking Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Sacramento research report

SPRING 2006:Transfer students admitted this term receive a transfer credit evaluation in their first semester, which helps them select the classes they need to graduate

» Student-veteran and Troops to College participant Austin Sihoe

» Troops to College

began as a statewide

program in 2006

» Sacramento State has

about 1,300 veterans

and family members

attending the University

» Sac State was one

of 20 schools in the

nation selected to

receive a $100,000

American Council for

Education/Wal-Mart

Success for Veterans

Award Grant in 2008

Every step of the way i received feedback on the status

of my application and what i needed to supply.

T ROOPS TO COLLEGE » With a year left on his

five-year military commitment, Austin Sihoe began

preparing for life after the Navy. The California native

knew he wanted to attend Sac State, but the problem was, he

was assigned to an aircraft carrier forward deployed to Japan.

“I began e-mailing and faxing my information to Jeff Weston

(Sacramento State Veteran’s Affairs director) while on the ship.

I got my transcripts together, and Jeff did all the legwork.

“At first, it was a little unsettling trying to do this from so far

away, but every step of the way I received feedback on the status

of my application and what I needed to supply.

“It was a huge relief when I received my acceptance notice

from Sac State, and the timing was perfect. I separated from the

Navy in April 2007 and began my coursework that fall.”

Sihoe now helps his fellow veterans attend Sac State,

through his job in the Veterans Service Center on campus.

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Facts:

FALL 2006:Guardian Scholars established

FALL 2006:First cohort admitted into the General Education Honors Program

AUGUST 2006:Broad Fieldhouse groundbreaking

» Sac State’s Smart

Grid partners are the

Sacramento Municipal

Utility District, the

state Department of

General Services and

the Los Rios Community

College District

» The project received

$127 million in federal

stimulus funds

» 30 charging stations for

electric vehicles will be

installed in the University’s

three parking structures

S MART GRID » Sacramento State has emerged as

one of California’s leaders in modernizing the nation’s

electrical grid, and students are already seeing the

benefits. The California Smart Grid Center at Sacramento State is

a partnership that reaches across multiple levels of government

and education—while leveraging the talents of the University’s

students and faculty. It seeks to improve energy technology by

testing advanced metering systems and proposing practical

solutions that can promote efficiency and clean technology on

larger scales. With faculty teaching courses directly related to

the center, students have the opportunity to become the next

generation of workers in the clean technology sector. “Smart

Grid technology is the wave of the future,” says Emir Macari,

dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “Our

innovative curricula in both electrical engineering and computer

technology make Sacramento State the logical nexus for this

kind of exciting innovation.” » Dean Emir Macari (front center) and principal faculty from the California Smart Grid Center at Sacramento State

Smart grid technology is the wave of the future...

sacramento state is the logical nexus for this exciting innovation.

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Facts:

2007:Sac State achieves a 83.7% recycling and reuse rate, with nearly 10,000 tons of material diverted from landfills

2007:Brokers of Expertise project commences

FALL 2006:President Alexander Gonzalez establishes University Budget Advisory Committee, creating unprecedented transparency for the campus budget process

» Dr. Carlos Nevarez, Director of the Educational Leadership Doctorate Program at Sacramento State

» This is the first doctoral

program of its kind at

Sacramento State

» During the first two

years of the program,

students typically take

classes on Friday evenings

and all day Saturday,

every other week

» During the third

year, students work

independently on their

doctoral dissertation

E DUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DOCTOR ATEFor some, education is the path to success; for others,

success is a path to education. In May 2010, the first

cohort of students graduated from Sacramento State’s new

Education Leadership doctorate program.

Many in the cohort were already working in education

as school principals and college administrators. They sought

out the doctoral program to learn how to better manage the

complexities of educational organizations.

“We are building the next cadre of executive educational

leaders charged with transforming schools and colleges,”

says Carlos Nevarez, director of the program. “They will be

in a position to affect school-change processes and shape

educational policies for many years to come.”

We are building the next cadre of executive educational

leaders charged with transforming schools and colleges.

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Facts:

APRIL 2007:Broadway and film star Carol Channing gives a special performance and master class on campus while promoting arts education

JANUARY 2007:Parking Structure III opens

SPRING 2007:Sac State launches leadership initiative program to foster leadership development among students

» Sac State’s Nursing

program has more

than 5,000 alumni

» Over half of these

alumni work in the

Sacramento region

» Applicants to the Nursing

program have an

average GPA of 3.83

» The two most recent

graduating classes in

Nursing had 100 percent

passage rates on their

state board exams

N URSING PROGR AM » While Sacramento State’s

Division of Nursing prepares future nurses to address

the state-wide shortage, it’s also preparing for a critical

move.

For years, Nursing operated in outdated and overcrowded

facilities in El Dorado Hall, where faculty and staff had to move

simulation mannequins in and out of rooms to properly conduct

labs. With the acquisition of the 188,000 square-foot Folsom

Hall, the division is poised to move into the much-needed larger

space for academic programs. The move eventually also will

allow the division to expand enrollment and open new clinics to

serve the community.

Ann Stoltz, former chair of the Division of Nursing, says, “With

80 students, we’re having to shuffle labs for 12 hours a day to get

all the students through the labs. It’s important that we’re able

to provide more experience for our new students so we can turn

out the best professional nurses we can.” » Faculty instructing a student in a nursing simulation lab

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welcoming campus

While maintaining academic excellence is Sacramento State’s number one priority, there’s

no doubt that students want an environment where they can relax and enjoy themselves when they close their textbooks and turn off the laptop. Destination 2010 has strengthened the University’s attractions and offerings not only for students, faculty and staff, but also for members of the community at large.

Sacramento State has complemented the natural beauty of its park-like setting beside the American River with more landscaping and flowers, added artwork that adorns the grounds and interiors of many

buildings, and provided more directional signs that make it easier for visitors to find their way around.

Sacramento State now has a new 3,100-space parking structure that provides spaces during the busiest times of the day and school year, making it easier to attend classes and enjoy the University’s wealth of events and attractions.

Sacramento State’s role as a regional event destination continues to expand.

The campus has hosted several civic gatherings in the University Union, such as the gubernatorial

and mayoral candidate debates, and the Sacramento mayor’s State of the City address.

The arts and science programs continue to grow at Sacramento State and contribute to the University’s high community profile.

The Music Department’s Jazz Program has won awards for its vocal groups, Latin band and individual students from Downbeat magazine. The Theatre and Dance Department has been recognized with invitations to the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and the American College Dance Festival.

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world class events, exhibits and recreationwelcoming campus

The Design Department holds guest lectures by leaders in their fields, and its students repeatedly garner awards at major shows. Fine arts are represented in galleries scattered around the campus, offering exhibits such as the works of modern artist and Sac State alumnus Wayne Thiebaud; art from Romania, Thailand, Korea and many other nations; and displays from faculty who have exhibited their work around the world.

Guest lecturers provide informative looks into the world of science and technology through Sacramento State’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lecture series. Topics are far-ranging and explore

issues from the latest developments in medical research to a philosophical exploration of quantum mechanics.

The University’s Police Department makes sure the campus is a safe place. An Emergency Notification System (ENS) was initiated in 2008 to deliver information about emergencies or critical incidents to all members of the campus community, and many officers now patrol the grounds on bicycles to make themselves more visible, accessible and community-oriented.

To better promote its events as well as the University’s numerous awards, achievements and programs,

Sacramento State joined with Clear Channel Outdoor advertising in 2008 to construct the Sacramento State Digital Sign next to Highway 50. The sign not only informs the community about University topics, but also provides Amber Alerts about abducted children and serves as a campus landmark.

There are more reasons than ever to consider Sacramento State when looking for something to do, or a place to shop or eat. And those offerings will continue to expand as the University grows along with the Sacramento region, making the University a destination campus.

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» welcoming campus

Facts:

» Broadway legend Carol Channing with Sac State Theatre and Dance students

» Students participate in

festivals and competitions

throughout the year,

including the American

College Dance Festival

and the Kennedy Center

American College

Theatre Festival

» The Music Department

has won several awards,

including best college

jazz groups from

Downbeat magazine

» Art and Design professors

have had their work

displayed at prestigious

galleries around the world

W ORLD CLASS EVENTS » Dance, theatre,

music, art and design — Sacramento State

students and faculty contribute outstanding and

award-winning performances and works of art that enrich the

community.

That commitment was confirmed in April 2007, when actress

and singer Carol Channing and her husband, Harry Kullijian,

came to the campus on behalf of the arts in a visit that featured a

special live performance by the Broadway legend.

Sac State Theatre and Dance Professor Ed Brazo staged the

production, which included many student performances.

“Carol and Harry mesmerized everyone,” Brazo said.

“Students and I still discuss the comments and advice Carol gave

to them during an informal gathering.”

The couple also donated $10,000 to establish a scholarship so

Sacramento State’s already successful arts programs will continue

to thrive.

Students and i still discuss the comments and advice

carol gave to them during an informal gathering.

SUMMER 2007:University Enterprises, Inc. acquires the CalSTRS building

JUNE 2007:The Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Tea Garden opens at the University Library

JUNE 2007:New N. Matthew Mahan Theatre Lobby opens in Shasta Hall

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Facts:

» Phase I — 58 building

identification signs, two

auto directories high,

five auto directories low,

12 parking lot signs and

26 pedestrian directories

installed in the first phase

» Phase II — eight large

directories with maps

and six small directories

D IRECTIONAL SIGNS » The directional and

building signs that make it easy for students,

faculty, staff and visitors to find their way around

the Sacramento State campus first appeared in Fall 2006. The

signs were created by Graphic Design students and are now an

integral part of the University landscape.

The signs were the class project for the Spring 2005

“Corporate ID Systems” graphic design course. Professor John

Forrest led eight student teams through a design process that

accounted for the goals of Destination 2010, a wayfinding system

and practical considerations. The factors for the signs ranged

from appearance, to maintenance, to expense, to location.

“The wayfinding sign project was a unique opportunity for

the students to solve a real-world problem,” says Forrest. “The

signs had real concerns, a real client, real implications and, in the

end, a positive impact on the campus.”

» Professor John Forrest next to student-designed campus signage

The wayfinding sign project was a unique opportunity

for the students to solve a real-world problem.

FALL 2007:Upper Eastside Lofts open to students

FALL 2007:First cohort of the new Doctorate in Educational Leadership admitted

FALL 2007:Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation become partners of Sacramento State with a $500,000 commitment over five years for scholarships and support

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Facts:

» Total number of staff

employees: 1,390

» The awards celebrate

staff who have worked

for the University for more

than 10, 20 or 30 years

S TAFF AWARDS » Each year Sacramento State

staff who have reached milestones in their service

are honored for their commitment. The number of

employees who have been here 20 years or more is impressive.

One of those is Barbara Sloan, associate director of outreach,

admissions and records, a Sac State employee for 30 years. She

understands why University employees stay devoted to their

work. “They really like what they do. They know they’re making a

contribution to the University and the state of California.”

Sloan likes the mix of office duties and working in the

community to get young people into a four-year university. She’s

covered a lot of territory during her tenure here. “At one time

I had visited every high school and community college from

Bakersfield to the Oregon border,” Sloan says.

She’s rewarded for her work every commencement. “There’s

something nice about knowing they’re walking across that stage

with a diploma in their hand and I had some small part in that,”

Sloan says.

At one time i had visited every high school and community

college from bakersfield to the oregon border.

» Barbara Sloan, with her award for 30 years of service at Sac State

SPRING 2008:Financial Aid Awareness Campaign increases number of aid applications by more than 36 percent

SPRING 2008:Academic Advising Center’s new service program is fully implemented, with 20,000 students advised each academic year

FALL 2007:Hornet Bookstore opens

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Facts:

» The gubernatorial

debates were broadcast

live statewide

» During the mayoral

debate, students asked

questions live and

via recorded video

» The mayor debate was

broadcast live from the

University Union Ballroom

on KCRA Channel 3 and

KXJZ Capital Public Radio

D EBATES » Sacramento State’s location in the one

of the nation’s most influential state capitals has long

benefited our students and provided unmatched

educational and internship opportunities. This strength was

reinforced during recent groundbreaking election years, when

the campus was selected as the host of high-profile debates,

including the 2003 gubernatorial recall, the 2006 governor’s race

and the 2008 Sacramento mayoral race.

During the mayoral debate, candidates Heather Fargo and

Kevin Johnson engaged directly with the primarily student

audience. “The students asked tough questions that are

important to their futures, as well as to the future of our city,”

says University President Alexander Gonzalez. “We brought

this debate to campus to give Sacramento State’s students the

opportunity to ask the questions that they want answered,” says

Gonzalez. » 2006 gubernatorial candidates Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil

Angelides debate at Sacramento State

The students asked tough questions that are important

to their futures, as well as to the future of our city.

SUMMER 2008:Sacramento State Digital Sign off Highway 50 begins generating revenue for faculty development

SUMMER 2008:Broad Fieldhouse opens

MARCH 2008:Emergency Notification System (ENS) has its first test run

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The campus environment, both learning and leisure, has changed dramatically. Books are giving way to

laptops, computer screens have replaced chalkboards, and technology brings students more entertainment and recreational choices than ever before.

Students are looking for stimulating offerings that keep them intellectually engaged, physically and mentally fit, and provide a wide range of activities for their lifestyles. Destination 2010 has expanded and enhanced these options.

The Academic Information Resource Center (AIRC) is a haven for students seeking a unique study area, offering

wireless service, computer labs, group and individual study stations, and plenty of comfortable seating, 24 hours a day.

To expand on the AIRC’s offerings, spaces across the campus are being transformed into smart classrooms where computers, interface applications for video projectors and other high-tech features create a more challenging learning experience.

The Broad Fieldhouse, opened in 2008, provides state-of-the-art training facilities for student-athletes, strengthening Sac State’s sports programs and increasing the public interest in them.

The Hornet Bookstore is about more than just textbooks these days. Opened in fall of 2007, the facility also provides students with the latest in classroom and lab supplies. There’s also Sacramento State merchandise and clothing, and a coffee bar creates yet another place on campus where students can gather and take a break from their studies.

The University’s new housing options reflect students’ needs and demands. For example, the American River Courtyard, opened in August 2009, caters to sophomores and up who want a more independent living situation from traditional residence halls. Suites have private bedrooms, plus a common living

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a student-focused learning and living experience

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area and kitchen. Other amenities include Wi-Fi service and a courtyard for outdoor gatherings.

The Upper Eastside Lofts apartment complex is designed for students and located within walking distance of the campus, light rail service and several shops and restaurants.

Getting together with students who share similar interests is easy through Student Organizations and Leadership. There are almost 120 academic organizations alone to choose from, covering interests such as business and marketing to how to build a concrete canoe. A wide range of ethnic and cultural interests are offered by other clubs, while still others give

students a choice of recreational activities that run from badminton and bass fishing to skiing and yoga.

Students looking for something to do in between or after classes head to the University Union.

UNIQUE brings movies and lectures to the campus, holds Wednesday “Nooner” concerts, and stages live entertainment from cutting-edge comics and musicians.

Challenging physical activities can be found through Peak Adventures. A ropes course, clinics about outdoor subjects and a bike shop are available on campus. Or head off campus for organized

backpacking, snow-shoeing or rafting trips.

Sacramento State’s newest addition, The Well, is a singular melding of health and wellness into one facility and program. The Well houses Sacramento State’s primary care clinic, pharmacy, nutrition center, counseling and other services. Students also enjoy staying healthy with the basketball and racquetball courts, cardio and weight training room, or the 56-foot rock climbing wall.

Services for college students will continue to change over the decades, and Sacramento State is committed to keep pace with those changes.

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Facts:

» UEI Executive Director Jim Reinhart inside the new Hornet Bookstore

» The three-story building

also houses the campus

business auxiliary,

University Enterprises,

Inc., and Subway

» The 58,000 square foot

bookstore replaced a

much smaller facility

that had been in

use for decades

» Subway opened a

franchise at the south side

of the bookstore in 2009

» The Follett Higher

Education Group provided

$1.3 million for interior

and other work on the

new Hornet Bookstore

H ORNET BOOKSTORE » The new Hornet

Bookstore has been meeting students’ academic

needs and bringing the University community

together since its opening in 2007. With a Bookstore Cafe, plenty

of tables for reading and studying and all of the textbooks and

supplies required for class, the Hornet Bookstore is a one-stop

shop for students, faculty and staff. “What sets the Hornet

Bookstore apart is its focus on students. We are here to serve

their needs,” says Jim Reinhart, executive director of University

Enterprises, Inc., the campus auxiliary that runs the bookstore.

He also credits an innovative public-private partnership with

helping to provide the amenities that students want most.

“Our bookstore vendor’s nationwide presence allows us to offer

initiatives like our Rent-a-Text program, which saves our students

money on their books,” Reinhart says.

What sets the hornet bookstore apart is its focus

on students. We are here to serve their needs.

OCTOBER 2008:Student Technology Center opens

SEPTEMBER 2008:Recreation and Wellness Center groundbreaking

AUGUST 2008:Sacramento State and the City of Sacramento establish a formal MOU

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Facts:

» The Broad Foundation

provided a $2 million

gift to the facility

» The new complex doubled

the size of space for

our student-athletes

» Promotes strength and

conditioning training

B ROAD FIELDHOUSE » A new fieldhouse for the

football and track programs was a longstanding dream

that became a reality under Destination 2010. The Eli

and Edythe L. Broad Fieldhouse offers a modern facility with

locker rooms, a large weight room with new training equipment,

sports medicine rooms, coaches’ offices and a beautiful terrace

for viewing games. The Broad Fieldhouse will impact the

football and track programs for years to come, assisting with

recruitment and providing a great space for visiting teams and

the community. Head football coach Marshall Sperbeck says,

“This puts us at the top, [with] probably one of the top facilities

in the Big Sky Conference. It just gives us a sense of confidence in

where we’re going.”

» The state-of-the-art Broad Fieldhouse sits next to Hornet Stadium

SPRING 2009:Provost Joseph Sheley holds campus summit to showcase the University’s accomplishments with assessment

FALL 2008:Troops to College campaign begins to support returning veteran students

FALL 2008:One Book Program commences

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Facts:

» Students move into their new homes in American River Courtyard.

» ARC opened August 2009

» Units: 150

» Student residents: 420

» Total number of students

living on campus:

more than 1,400

» ARC was certified

as LEED Gold for its

energy efficiency and

green features

A MERICAN RIVER COURT YARD » When

Sacramento State officials decided to build a new

residence hall, it quickly became apparent it would

have to be something different from the shared bedrooms and

bath facilities of standard campus housing.

“Students were interested in a complex that fostered a more

independent style of living, and President Alexander Gonzalez

was right on board with them,” says Vice President for Student

Affairs Lori Varlotta.

Opened in August 2009, the American River Courtyard has

suite-style rooms that feature a kitchen equipped with a sink,

refrigerator, microwave and cupboards. Each suite has its own

bathroom, and other facility amenities include wireless Internet

service, a retail food store and a courtyard for other outdoor

gatherings.

“The building is a great example of how Sacramento State

listens to students and addresses their needs,” Varlotta says.

The building is a great example of how sacramento state

listens to students and addresses their needs.

SUMMER 2009:Alumni Association launches Student Alumni Association

MARCH 2009:College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics receives a grant for stem cell research

SPRING 2009:Veterans Service Center moves to larger, centrally located office to better serve student-veterans on campus

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Facts:

» All smart classrooms

and technology-assisted

classrooms have closed

captioning capabilities

» There are dozens of

smart classrooms and

24 technology-assisted

classrooms on campus

S MART CLASSROOMS » If you follow the evolution

of classrooms over the years it probably goes something

like this — ink wells, chalkboards, overhead projectors,

white boards.

Sacramento State’s Information Resources and Technology

Division is taking the classroom to the next level by developing

smart and technology-assisted classrooms.

Smart classrooms have equipment that allows an instructor

to easily connect a laptop to a video projector or play a DVD.

Technology assisted classrooms take it up a notch by including

a “technological podium” that houses a Windows platform

computer, control/interface panels and a high-resolution

document camera.

“Did you know that the backside of a penny has a statue of

Lincoln between the columns of the Lincoln Monument? It’s not

visible to the naked eye, but it shows up clearly with a document

camera,” says Doug Jackson, IRT’s associate vice president for

Academic Computing.

» Associate Vice President Doug Jackson demonstrates new technology in one of the campus’s smart classrooms

AUGUST 2009:Vice President for Student Affairs Lori Varlotta joins the Sac State community at the opening of the American River Courtyard residential hall

JULY 2009:The Western Association of Schools and Colleges notes a “remarkable cultural shift” at Sac State in reaffirming the University accreditation

JUNE 2009:Professors Dana Kivel and Timothy Fong receive the first Crandell Faculty Advancement grants to support fundraising for academic programs

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Facts:

» Shown under construction, The Well will offer a vast array of fitness options to the campus community

» The Well is a student-

focused and student-

supported center

» The center incorporates

sustainable materials

and technology such as

recycled content finishes,

self shading skylights, and

site cast exterior panels

» Includes a rock

climbing wall and

indoor running track

T HE WELL » The exciting new Recreation and Wellness

Center, “The Well,” scheduled to open in Fall 2010, is a

capstone in the Destination 2010 initiative. The Well

offers a vast array of fitness and health options for the campus

community.

The center was approved by a vote of the student body, and

the students agreed to pay a fee to fund the project so no state

money was used.

The Well pushes Sacramento State toward the future with

a state-of-the-art facility that combines gym amenities with

nutrition, a student health clinic and sports medicine facilities.

“The Well’s opening is a transformational moment for

Sacramento State that will enhance the vibrancy of campus life

for years to come,” says President Alexander Gonzalez.

FALL 2009:Sac State’s Department of Public Safety increases bike patrols to enhance service, safety and accessibility

FALL 2009:Film Studies major offered for the first time

AUGUST 2009:Alumni Center Patio opens

The well’s opening is a transformational moment… that will

enhance the vibrancy of campus life for years to come.

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Facts:

» More than 1,000 event

guests have used the

patio in its first year

» Events held on

the patio include

wedding receptions,

tailgate festivities,

fundraising auctions,

corporate functions

and student BBQs

A LUMNI CENTER PATIO » Sacramento State

dedicated a new patio at the Alumni Center on Aug.

20, 2009, giving alumni and friends an outdoor space

to gather and enjoy for decades to come. The project was part of

the University’s ongoing effort to make the campus and Alumni

Center more accessible to the community.

“Over the last 10 years, the Alumni Center has become not

only a place for alumni to congregate, but also a gateway for

Sacramento State with the community,” says Jennifer Barber,

Alumni Association executive director. “The addition of a patio

has amplified the welcoming nature of our facility and increased

the flexibility of the space.”

Generous donations of time and resources made the project

possible. John Barney, then president of the Alumni Association

Board, took the lead in securing volunteers that could get the

project completed. Two key volunteers were Scott Maxwell and

Larry Cook, who stepped forward to coordinate donated services

and materials to minimize the project’s cost.

» Alumni and President Alexander Gonzalez celebrate the opening of the Alumni Center Patio

DECEMBER 2009:The Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation awards a $500,000 grant to Sac State to equip a Nursing lab in Folsom Hall

DECEMBER 2009:University unveils its Thiebaud Collection

OCTOBER 2009:The California Smart Grid Center at Sacramento State receives $127.5 million in federal stimulus funds

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community support

Sacramento State has taken great strides to engage the community. Our alumni are involved like never

before. Philanthropic giving is at record highs. And dynamic partnerships with the City of Sacramento and non-profits such as SMUD have created new opportunities for collaboration. We are proud of these achievements which have strengthened Sacramento State’s presence in the community.

Since 2004, when the Destination 2010 initiative began, our alumni have stepped up and not only

contributed financially through the Annual Fund, but also with numerous volunteer hours. We have made new friends in the community who see the importance of supporting higher education.

The abundance of support for Sacramento State from the community over the last six years has been astounding. Alumni have come out to support the University as donors and volunteers. The current economy poses a challenge, but we know that the philanthropic spirit exists in the Sacramento region. We see it with the

outpouring of support from friends of Sacramento State who have made the University a better place through generous donations of their time and money.

Whether they are involved in the many advisory bodies such as the Alumni Association board, Community Council or University Foundation board, their voices and support are integral to our continued success. They understand that sustaining a community asset such as Sac State demands advocates who can spread the message in the region and beyond.

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innovative partnerships, philanthropy and goodwillcommunity support

Sacramento State has raised millions in scholarships that assist a host of different student populations, from returning students to veterans to former foster youth. These gifts create opportunities that did not exist before and help students achieve their dreams of a college education.

Grants and contracts help support faculty research and community projects. For example, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation funded the 65th Street Corridor project, a collaborative effort of

faculty from the Departments of Ethnic Studies and Psychology, which promotes student leadership, college-going and cultural understanding for low-income, disadvantaged students from Hiram Johnson high and Will C. Wood middle schools.

The Stuart Foundation provided the University with a three-year, $525,000 grant to support the Sacramento Guardian Scholars Consortium, a partnership between Sacramento State, UC Davis and Cosumnes River College which directly addresses former foster youth

student success at institutions of higher education.These projects are just a few exciting reasons that philanthropic support is so important to our campus. Let’s look to the future. The campus is entering a new phase of growth and change. Join us in realizing our vision.

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Facts:

» Support from Wells Fargo and other donors has helped Honors Program students at Sacramento State

» A $10,000 Verizon Literacy

Grant went to purchase

books for the program’s

high school partners

» 2010-11 One Book

selection is Devil’s

Highway, by Luis

Alberto Urrea

» “Pay it Forward”

cooperation with Mira

Loma High School,

donating used One

Books to students

» One Book authors Julie

Otsuka (When the

Emperor Was Divine)

and Firoozeh Dumas

(Funny in Farsi) answered

student questions during

visits to campus

W ELLS FARGO ONE BOOK PROGR AM Since January 2008, the One Book Program has

promoted cultural literacy and community

involvement by selecting a text for all freshmen to read, and

building activities around the subject matter. “The books are

interdisciplinary, and speak powerfully to everyone,” says Sheree

Meyer, English department chair.

Wells Fargo has been an ardent supporter of Sacramento

State and Destination 2010, including One Book, and $500,000

over five years to the University for scholarships and academic

programs. “At Wells Fargo, we believe supporting education

is essential to the future of our community’s success, and we

have a long history of supporting Sacramento State education

programs,” says Felix Fernandez, Wells Fargo’s Northern California

Regional president.

JANUARY 2010:SMUD presents Sac State with a $74,331 award for energy efficiency in the American River Courtyard

JANUARY 2010:Capital Fellows program named a top internship in the nation

2009:24 classrooms renovated and upgraded with the latest teaching technologies

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Facts:

» Sacramento State’s

Alumni Association

has approximately

5,300 members

» Alumni can network

and catch up with

friends in any of the

association’s 20 chapters

» Alumni Association

scholarships are awarded

annually to students

A LUMNI ASSOCIATION » Sacramento State is

blessed with alumni who haven’t forgotten their

experiences — and who do whatever they can to help

current students realize their educational dreams.

Chris Higdon, (’85 Business) is president and CEO of California

Moving Systems, Inc. and president-elect of the Alumni

Association. “We’re involved in a lot of activities,” Higdon says.

His firm provides moving, storage and transportation services to

various departments on campus. Personally, he helps raise funds

for various campus causes and is involved in the President’s

Circle.

He also notes that the association’s various special-interest

chapters provide mentoring programs for students and

networking events to provide them with better employment

opportunities.

“I’m proud to see the campus grow and continue to thrive,”

Higdon says. “I’m blown away by Destination 2010 and what it’s

accomplished over a short period.”

» Outstanding alumni are honored at the annual Distinguished Service Awards

I’m blown away by destination 2010 and what

it’s accomplished over a short period.

MARCH 2010:American River Courtyard wins New Public Project Award for 2009 from Sacramento Business Journal

MARCH 2010:Sac State announces partnership to bring UFL’s Sacramento Mountain Lions to Hornet Stadium

FEBRUARY 2010:Nursing classes begin in Folsom Hall, the former CalSTRS building

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Facts:

» Before he passed away in 2009, David Steinberg visited campus and met with students his donations helped to support.

U NIVERSIT Y FOUNDATION » The University

Foundation at Sacramento State is the main charitable

organization that manages all private gifts to the

University. As state support continues to decrease, the University

Foundation’s work to support scholarships, faculty development

and academic and student program, and to help with the

construction of new facilities, becomes increasingly important.

This funding helps Sacramento State pursue the level of

excellence that creates a richer and more dynamic university.

The Planned Giving Program at the University has grown

tremendously over the last six years — close to 500 percent.

Numerous donors have named the University as the beneficiary

in their wills and trusts. These testamentary commitments will

benefit students and faculty well into the future.

For example, donor David Steinberg, who passed away in

2009, left the University $2.5 million to support the Department

of Mathematics and Statistics. Steinberg said, “I can’t imagine a

better way of honoring [my wife] Voula than to help encourage

students in mathematics and create more math teachers.”

APRIL 2010:Phase II of President Alexander Gonzalez’ Community Council concludes

APRIL 2010:Sac State launches redesigned homepage

MARCH 2010:Sac State hosts inaugural Sacramento Med Tech Showcase

I can’t imagine a better way of honoring [my wife] Voula than to help

encourage students in mathematics and create more math teachers.

» The Foundation raised

more than $150,000

to support the Troops

to College initiative

» Last year, the Foundation

brought in more than

$3 million in new

contributions and gifts

» Has a strong board

of directors that

includes community

members, alumni,

faculty and students

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Facts:

Other community

partners include:

» Sacramento County, to

support Guardian Scholars

» SACOG and the Power

Inn Alliance, to reduce

traffic and greenhouse gas

emissions by providing

bicycles to students living

in the Upper Eastside Lofts

» Sacramento City Unified

School District, to aid a

diverse neighborhood

near campus with the 65th

Street Corridor Community

Collaborative Project

C IT Y MOU » On Aug. 28, 2008, University President

Alexander Gonzalez, then-Mayor Heather Fargo and

then-City Manager Ray Kerridge signed a Memorandum

of Understanding agreement between the City of Sacramento

and the University. Under the MOU, both entities seek to find

opportunities to realize their complementary visions.

The partnership has led to a Mayoral Fellows Program, in

which Sacramento State students work in Mayor Kevin Johnson’s

office.

Charles Gossett, dean of Sac State’s College of Social Sciences

and Interdisciplinary Studies, which is helping to administer the

program, notes that faculty serve as mentors to each fellow.

“The internships are what Sac State is all about — providing

opportunities to students and service to our community,”

Gossett says.

» MOU signing ceremony with then-Mayor Heather Fargo and President Alexander Gonzalez

MAY 2010:First class graduates from Honors Program

MAY 2010:First doctorates in Educational Leadership conferred

MAY 2010:University signs MOU with Sacramento County to support young adults leaving foster care

The internships are what sac state is all about —

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summary of philanthropic support for 2005–09

To supplement the support provided by the State of California General Fund, each campus in the

California State University system is expected to raise private support and to meet an established philanthropic productivity goal. This goal is based on the campus’s annual state appropriation and represents a percentage of its general operating budget.

At Sacramento State, philanthropic activity includes gifts (both cash and in-kind), pledges, grants from private foundations and testamentary commitments through estate plans.

Philanthropic support is received through the University and its primary philanthropic partner, The University Foundation at Sacramento State, as well as other auxiliaries such as University Enterprises, Inc., which manages grants for the University; Associated Students, Inc.; and Capital Public Radio, which is licensed through Sacramento State.

During the Destination 2010 intiative, Sacramento State met and surpassed its CSU philanthropic productivity goals four years in a row, raising close to $75 million.

Sources of Support2005 – 09*

*Dates indicate totals reported each fiscal year. Totals include pledges, commitments, gifts and private grants reported to the California State University Chancellor’s Office.

Annual Fundraising Totals2005 – 09*

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a milestone to our future

Published by University Advancement for the Office of the President at California State University, Sacramento.6000 J Street • Sacramento, CA • 95819-6072916-278-6156 • 916-278-5290 Fax

PresidentAlexander Gonzalez, California State University, Sacramento

ContributorsDiane Bagaoisan Karen BoothRyan ChinJohn KepleyCraig Koscho

Kim NavaRobert J. NeepChristopher NeuschaferSam ParsonsKassandra Perlongo

Micaela PierreDalila Sanchez MoraMichael A. WardMary Weikert

President’s CabinetJoseph Sheley Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Carol Ensley Executive Assistant to the President

Philip Garcia Executive Director of Governmental and Civic Affairs

Steven Garcia CFO and Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs

Larry Gilbert CIO and Vice President for Information Resources and Technology

Carole Hayashino Vice President for University Advancement

Jim Reinhart Executive Director of University Enterprises, Inc.

Lori Varlotta Vice President for Student Affairs

David Wagner Vice President for Human Resources

Cert no. SW-COC-001745

CSUS.EDU/D10

Associate Vice PresidentGloria Moraga, Public Affairs

Executive EditorAlex Gonzalez, Jr., Development

Graphic DesignerTerry Veiga, Public Affairs

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Destination 2010 has established a new benchmark for our campus, but it is just one milestone, one measurement and one step along our journey to make Sacramento State a premier university that is ready for the challenges to come in the 21st century. — President Alexander Gonzalez

» President Alexander Gonzalez and the Sacramento State community at the annual Swarm Photo

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Destination 2010 has established a new benchmark for our campus, but it is just one milestone, one measurement and one step along our journey to make Sacramento State a premier university that is ready for the challenges to come in the 21st century. — President Alexander Gonzalez

Sacramento State would like to greatly acknowledge the generous support of the Wells Fargo Foundation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DESTINATION 2010, VISIT: CSUS.EDU/D10.

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