作者：辛西娅·休伯特

2023年10月10日

Mariachi music greeted Spanish-speaking students and their families on Oct. 7 as they stepped from buses and headed toward 囊状态’s Serna Plaza, site of the annual Feria de Educacion.

在广场外和大学联合宴会厅内，来自北加州各地的初中、高中和社区大学的学生得到了支持和鼓舞，以追求他们的学术梦想。

“Welcome to your home, 萨克拉门托 State.” Erik Ramirez, director of the University’s Equity and Affinity Centers, said in Spanish and English. “Our goal is to help students achieve their educational goals and make college a reality.”

作为联邦政府认可的西班牙语服务机构，Sac州立大学每年都会举办教育资源博览会，以吸引更多讲西班牙语的人进入大学。 Nearly a third of the University’s students identify as Hispanic, and they are earning their degrees at a higher rate than ever, as 囊状态 improves its graduation rates year by year.

据估计，今年有超过1200名学生和他们的家庭成员参加了博览会。 他们参加了研讨会，参观了校园，并收到了有关录取和经济援助的信息。 数十所私立和公立学院和大学的代表提供了信息并回答了问题。

Belinda Avelino of Stockton and her son Daniel heard about the fair on Univision, one of the event’s sponsors. They were most interested in learning about scholarships to help fund Daniel’s pursuit of a degree in mechanical engineering.

“It’s a relief,” said Belinda Avelino, “because finances are what we consider a barrier to him getting his education.”

After discussing options with experts at the event, “I feel more inspired and hopeful,” Daniel said.

囊状态 President Luke Wood, who holds two degrees from 囊状态, said the University “is the exact opposite of what some might consider an ivory tower,” disconnected from its students and the community.

“Every single student has the support that they need to walk across the stage” at Commencement, he said. “I know from personal experience that 囊状态 will see you as an individual worthy of care and attention.”

来自斯托克顿的卡洛斯·弗洛雷斯（Carlos Flores）和他的父亲（也叫卡洛斯）一起参加了这次活动，他正在收集从社区大学转到四年制大学的资料。

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小弗洛雷斯对从事社会服务行业很感兴趣，她在招聘会上收到了有关转学要求和经济援助等方面的信息。 He also took time to admire 囊状态’s canopy of trees and its buildings.

“It’s quite a lovely campus,” he said.

Marco Rodriguez, a Business student who received a $1,000 scholarship at the event, said he has succeeded in college in part because of 囊状态’s efforts to clear barriers for Hispanic students. 作为第一代大学生，他正在接受大学援助移民计划（CAMP）和其他资源的帮助。

“Without CAMP, I wouldn’t be where I am right now,” said Rodriguez, who aspires to earn a master’s degree and work in finance and real estate. “Attending 囊状态 was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”