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SF State in the News 2011

A selection of recent stories about the San Francisco State University community that have appeared in the media.

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December

Student Peter Lin is interviewed about the New Year’s festivities in New York’s Times Square. New York Daily News 12/31/11

 

Assistant Professor of Cinema Julian Hoxter’s new book, a guide for aspiring screenwriters, is reviewed. San Jose Mercury-News 12/31/11

 

Biology Lecturer Jonathan Stern discusses his research on porpoises’ return to the San Francisco Bay after a 60-year absence. Discovery News 12/30/11 ; National Public Radio 12/28/11

 

Alum Jim Nantell will retire after 12 years as Burlingame’s City Manager. The San Mateo Daily Journal 12/30/11

 

Alum Marty Balin, founder of the band Jefferson Airplane, promotes his solo albums and performances. Tampa Bay Times 12/30/11

 

Alum Nitai Vinitzky discusses his work with the Peace Corps teaching English and bringing technology to a small town in the Ukraine. The Union 12/29/11

 

Alum Adam Levin has been named the executive of Southeast regional accounts for Channel Vision, an electronics manufacturer. Electric Marketing 12/29/11

 

Alum Michael Burkett – also known as “Fat Mike,” bassist for the popular punk band NOFX – is profiled. Santa Cruz Sentinel 12/29/11

 

SF State’s new fuel cell plant is mentioned in an article about government support for emerging green technologies. Forbes.com 12/28/11

 

Alum Ace Wiseman is interviewed about San Francisco’s recently increased minimum wage rate ­­­­– now the highest in the nation – and now it will affect him. The Bellingham Herald 12/28/11

 

Sculptures from the late artist and SF State Professor of Art Stephen De Staebler are featured in an exhibit at the de Young Museum. San Francisco Examiner 12/27/11

 

SF State’s Summer Engineering Institute is mentioned in an article about the recent recipient of the US Presidential Award for Excellence in Science. Manila Bulletin 12/27/11

 

An SF State report detailing the plight of Burmese refugees in Oakland is referenced in news of refugee camps in Thailand closing. Mizzima 12/26/11

 

Alumna Paula Jackson discusses opening her own art and antique gallery in Pennsylvania. Delaware County News Network 12/26/11

 

Alumna Kim Goldman explains her role as leader of a teen mentoring and support group in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal 12/25/11

 

Student Sheni Olora comments on her Orange County hometown’s Christmas traditions. NBC Southern California 12/25/11

 

Student Angel Plascentia was displaced by a 5-alarm fire in the Western Addition neighborhood on Thursday. San Francisco Examiner 12/22/11

 

Student Amanda Gomez won first place on the reality TV show “Fear Factor.” Eastern Group Publications 12/22/11

 

Teresa Carrillo, chair of Latina/Latino studies, comments on California’s changing demographics and the importance of educating the state’s growing Latino population. Equal Voice Newspaper 12/22/11

 

San Francisco State protesters with the Occupy movement left their camp Thursday prior to winter break. ABC 7 News. 12/22/11

 

Alumni Mark Jackson and Beth Wilmurt, who produced the musical “Dear World” at SF State, discuss their creative partnership. San Francisco Chronicle 12/22/11


Occupy protesters packed up and left campus early Thursday morning after repeated warnings from the University that they would not be able to stay over the holiday break. San Francisco Examiner 12/22/11

 

Protesters with the Occupy movement at SF State demonstrated on behalf of a woman who was locked out of her daycare center when it was bought in a short sale. Salon.com 12/22/11

 

Peter Orner, asociate professor of creative writing, discusses his third novel “Love and Shame and Love,” on the popular radio show “Forum with Michael Krasny.” KQED Radio. 11/21/11

 

Skandia Investment Group has appointed alum Paco Lee as head of its marketing division in Asia. The Asset 12/21/11

 

Alum Heather Boyer discusses her work with the Union City community group Filipino Advocates for Justice. Union City Patch 12/21/11

 

Adjunct professor of meteorology Jan Null comments on recent local rainfall totals, explaining that this month is the third-driest December in San Francisco history. San Francisco Chronicle 12/21/11

 

Alum Yasuko Walcott earns a doctorate in philosophy at age 70 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. WTOP Radio, Washington D.C. 12/21/11

 

Alum Chet Madison discusses his new role as school board president of the Elk Grove Unified School District. Elk Grove Citizen 12/20/11

 

Alum and comedian Ronnie Schell outlines the highs and lows of his 50-year career in show business. San Jose Mercury News 12/20/11

 

Alum Deborah Rombaut makes her television debut on Spike TV’s “1000 Ways to Die.” San Leandro Patch 12/19/11

 

Redwood Credit Union has named alumna Cynthia Negri as its new senior vice president of retail lending. North Bay Business Journal 12/19/11

 

Alum Brennan Doyle discusses supervising a team of digital artists animating the film “Transformers: Dark Of The Moon.” New Straits Times 12/18/11

 

Alum Steven Zaillian’s film adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” opens this week. San Francisco Chronicle 12/19/11

 

Alum Ryan Stout’s career as a comedian is profiled.  El Paso Times 12/18/11

 

Alum Greg Chaillé's 24-year leadership of the Oregon Community Foundation is highlighted as he prepares to leave the job due to the onset of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Oregonian 12/17/11

 

Professor of Marketing Subodh Bhat comments on the troubled Xfinity rebranding campaign by Comcast Corp. Philadelphia Inquirer 12/16/11

 

Professor of Marketing Subodh Bhat comments on the Comcast Corp. rebranding of its Xfinity Internet services. Philly.com 12/16/11


Political Science Lecturer David Lee’s petition to stop a 25-cent plastic bag fee persuaded the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to delay their decision. Asian Week 12/15/11

 

Veterans Services Coordinator Rogelio Manaois comments on the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Center’s Troops to College initiative. Suisun City Patch 12/15/11

 

Alum Laurietta Parsh, a volunteer for the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society, is profiled. Lake Forest Sun Times 12/15/11

 

SF State’s Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality is recruiting 400 couples for the second phase of data collection for its Gay Couples study. Bay Area Reporter 12/15/11

 

SF State students received thanks from Filipino-American television pioneers Lito and Julia de Joya, for their help and commitment. Global Nation 12/15/11

 

Alum Gilbert Melendez, a champion fighter, discusses his motivation to succeed. San Francisco Examiner 12/15/11

 

Alum Kim Larson was appointed Senior Vice President, wealth management at Citizens Financial Advisors. Bureau County Republican 12/14/11

 

Research conducted by The Family Acceptance Project at SF State is cited in this feature about families and transgender youth. ABC Good Morning America 12/14/11

 

If the original plan for BART had been followed, a line would have connected Napa with Daly City via SF State. SF Bay.com 12/14/11

 

Alum Sarah Lane discusses her career in broadcasting and new media. The Verge 12/14/11

 

Alum Travis Hawley discusses the growth of his parking valet business. Santa Barbara Entrepreneur 12/14/11

 

A study conducted by SF State researchers and community organizations found that 60 percent of Burmese refugees interviewed were living in extreme poverty. San Jose Mercury News 12/13/11; Oakland Tribune 12/13/11


This article about Jerry Brown’s response to police action at UC Davis, acknowledges the San Francisco Bay Area Television Archive in the J. Paul Leonard Library for video about Brown’s ideas in 1970. Sacramento Bee 12/13/11


Alum Lance Greenfield discusses his job as a San Francisco parking control officer. San Francisco Chronicle 12/13/11

 

Associate Professor of Creative Writing Peter Orner’s new novel, Love and Shame and Love, is reviewed. al.com 12/11/11

 

The official SF State tour app gives users unlimited access to GPS guided tours of the campus. Android Apps.com 12/11/11

 

Parents are enrolling in a class to learn how to prepare for the rise of tuition costs at California public universities. Santa Cruz Sentinel 12/11/11

 

The SF State campus is among the places where Occupy protests have set up camps. San Francisco Bay Guardian 12/11/11

 

Alum Abby Comacho discusses the difficulty in finding a suitable job, despite graduating at the top of her class.  Sacramento Bee 12/11/11

 

Alum Moin Khan is in the 152nd day of his motorcycle tour of the world to improve public perception of Pakistan. The Tribe News.com 12/10/11

 

Many SF State students say that they are worried about being able to pay off their school loans. The Bay Citizen 12/9/11

 

Simon Lam, associate vice president for capital planning, design and construction, discusses the potential cost savings of a new fuel cell plant at SF State. KGO Radio 12/8/11

 

Alum Rae Goodman has co-authored a study, which found that birds are getting bigger in central California, a trend that could be linked to climate change. j, the Jewish News Weekly 12/8/11


Members of the Occupy movement encampment at SF State attended an OccupySF meeting. SF Bay Guardian 12/8/11

 

Alum Chet Madison is the new president of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board. Elk Grove Citizen 12/8/11

 

The 1968 student strike at SF State is referenced in this article about social change on California campuses. Merced Sun Star 12/8/11


A study conducted by SF State researchers and community organizations found that 60 percent of Burmese refugees interviewed were living in extreme poverty. KCBS 12/7/11

 

Alum Brian Mckeown discusses the possibility of an Occupy movement  credit union. Credit Union Times 12/7/11


Assistant Professor of Finance Todd Feldman discusses the financial implications and advantages of investing in IRAs. Fox Business 12/6/11

 

The California State University system has a number of presidential positions to fill, including a replacement for President Robert A. Corrigan, who is retiring. Chico ER.com 12/7/11

 

A study conducted by SF State researchers and community organizations found that 60 percent of 194 Burmese refugees interviewed were living in extreme poverty. California Health Line 12/6/11

 

Students set up an Occupy movement encampment on campus. San Francisco Examiner 12/6/11


Alum Terry Englehart founded Seniors Without Walls, a nonprofit that helps curb isolation and loneliness.  Santa Cruz Sentinel 12/6/11

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee maintains that the proposed legislation to tax plastic bags would have a huge impact on ethnic communities. New America Media 12/5/11


Assistant Professor of Geography Jason Henderson discusses the City of San Francisco’s transit policies. The Atlantic Cities 12/5/11


A study conducted by SF State researchers and community organizations found that 60 percent of 194 Burmese refugees interviewed were living in extreme poverty. California Watch 12/5/11; Sign On Dan Diego 12/5/11; Third Age.com 12/5/11; New America Media 12/2/11

 

Students set up an Occupy movement encampment on campus. Press TV 12/4/11; KGO TV 12/3/11; Fog City Journal 12/2/11


Biology Lecturer J.R. Blair and his students collected hundreds of species of mushrooms for the Mycological Society of San Francisco’s Fungus Fair. The New York Times 12/3/11; SF Bay Guardian 12/2/11

 

President Corrigan answered questions and addressed the concerns of students about the rise of tuition and mandatory fees during a campus rally. San Francisco Chronicle 12/2/11

 

A permanent exhibit on Alcatraz Island regarding its occupation by Native Americans was created by American Indian Studies faculty and students. Native Times 12/1/11

 

Alum and former SF State administrator Carole Hayashino was appointed President and Executive Director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Rafu Shimpo 12/1/11

 

CSU trustees are reassessing the policy for determining the salaries of campus presidents. Among the new considerations are the growth in enrollment and changes in research institution status at campuses including SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 12/1/11

 

November

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper discussed his new book, “Fighting Cancer – A nontoxic Approach to Treatment.” The Western Edition 11/30/11

 

Professor of Management John Sullivan says 95 percent of job applications that are screened by HR are eliminated from further consideration. Harvard Business Review 11/30/11

 

Sudip Chattopadhyay, chair of economics, has published a new cost-benefit analysis that shows how much states could save through investment in tobacco control programs. Third Age 11/29/11

 

Professor of Biology and fungi expert Dennis Desjardin is profiled. Del Norte Triplicate 11/28/11

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor of Labor Studies John Logan discusses disagreements within the National Labor Relations Board. The Hill 11/28/11

 

In this “3-Minute Interview,” Sudip Chattopadhyay, chair of the department of economics, discusses the impact of state-funded anti-smoking programs on local economies. San Francisco Examiner 11/29/11 ;  Related coverage: UPI 11/28/11; Medpage Today 11/28/11

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel suggests the next important political test for Mayor Ed Lee will be choosing a replacement for the open seat on the Board of Supervisors. San Francisco Chronicle 11/29/11

 

Political Science lecturer David Lee says merchants in ethnic communities are concerned about the pending proposal before the Board of Supervisors to ban single-use plastic bags by merchants. San Francisco Examiner 11/29/11

 

The immigration story of alum Jose Librojo may be used as an example by the U.S. Senate to push for passage of the Dream Act. Philippine Daily Inquirer 11/28/11

 

A study by Professor and Chair of Economics Sudip Chattopadhyay and colleagues compares spending on tobacco control programs with revenue from tobacco sales tax and the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Medical Xpress 11/28/11

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee has launched a petition among Asian merchants to oppose a city proposal that will require retailers to charge for shopping bags.  San Francisco Examiner 11/27/11

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel discusses the reaction of Ed Lee supporters to his favorable results in the San Francisco mayoral race. The New York Times 11/27/11; The Bay Citizen 11/26/11

 

Student Luke Spray weighs in on the Ikon Christian Community of which he is a member.  The New York Times 11/24/11

 

Alum and noted music arranger, composer and conductor Russell Garcia has died. Los Angeles Times 11/24/11

 

Professor of Gerontology Anabel Pelham helped Los Altos become California's first "age-friendly" city. Los Altos Town Crier 11/23/11

 

Alum Sue Warburg leads cultural and historic tours in the western U.S. and gives literary lectures. j, the Jewish News Weekly 11/23/11

 

Alum Greg Miller discusses his work as a modern mortician in Half Moon Bay. Half Moon Bay Review 11/23/11

 

Biology Lecturer Gloria Nusse is helping San Bernardino County law enforcement to solve a cold case using facial reconstruction techniques. The Sun 11/22/11

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor of Health Education Ramon Castellblanch maintains that Congress needs to do more to address rising student debt. The Korea Herald 11/22/11

 

A permanent exhibit on Alcatraz Island regarding its 1969 occupation by Native Americans was created by American Indian Studies faculty and students. Sacramento Bee 11/21/11

 

Alum Jeff Craemer sponsors the Museum on Wheels of the International Printing Museum, which tours primary and middle schools.  Marin Independent Journal 11/21/11

 

This feature story describes a permanent exhibit on Alcatraz Island regarding its 1969 occupation by Native Americans; it was created American Indian Studies faculty and students. San Francisco Chronicle 11/21/11; Related link: San Francisco Chronicle 11/21/11

 

Basketball Head Coach Mike Cummins discusses the adjustments student athletes have to make to balance sports and academics. San Francisco Examiner 11/21/11

 

Faculty are helping to create a new earthquake exhibit for the California Academy of Sciences. FTN News 11/20/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null discusses the possibility and consequences of a winter dominated by a La Nina weather pattern. CBS News 11/18/11

 

Professor of International Relations Andrei Tsygankov maintains that Vladimir Putin is positioning himself as one who will preserve Russia’s statehood and prepare the nation to survive in a new, rapidly changing international environment. Bloomberg 11/18/11

 

SF State faculty members joined Cal State East Bay faculty at a campus demonstration. Castro Valley Patch 11/18/11

 

New research from the Family Acceptance Project suggests that LGBT youth who experience high levels of bullying in school are more likely as young adults to suffer from depression, make suicide attempts and risk a sexually transmitted disease. Time 11/17/11

 

Israeli Abigail Gottlieb and Palestinian William Salameh made a stop at SF State as part of their OneVoice International Education Program. J, the Jewish Weekly 11/17/11

 

A co-author of a new biography of former SF State President S. I. Hayakawa discusses his book.  Santa Rosa Press Democrat 11/17/11

 

SF State students joined members of the Occupy San Francisco movement for a rally on Wednesday.  Bay Citizen 11/17/11

California State University trustees voted to raise tuition by $500 next year. San Francisco Examiner 11/17/11

 

Collaborative research involving SF State faculty reported that rising bay waters could drown marshlands. San Jose Mercury News 11/17/11

 

A photo of a San Francisco State student on campus accompanies this article about an examination of the private student loan industry. Reuters 11/16/11

 

Students at SF State and other universities staged sit-ins in administrative buildings to protest raises in college fees. Financial Times 11/16/11; New America Media 11/16/11

 

Students protested proposed tuition hikes and staged a sit-in on campus. San Francisco Examiner 11/16/11; KGO TV 11/15/11; KTVU 11/15/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. US News and World Report 11/16/11

 

Alum Jose Librojo has won the first round of his battle over deportation. Global Nation 11/16/11

 

Assistant Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Marie Drennan comments on the possibility of hacking into TV and radio emergency

messaging and media hoaxes.  KGO TV 11/14/11

 

Student Jeff Palmer proposed to his fiancé while a contestant on the TV game show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Marin Independent Journal 11/14/11

 

SF State 1960s era protesters were among those bailed out of jail by bail bondsman Jerry Barrish. San Francisco Chronicle 11/14/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. ABC 11/13/11; Mother Nature Network 11/12/11

 

Alum Jose Isabelo Libojo is facing deportation despite having been approved for a visa. Asian Journal 11/12/11

 

SF State faculty conducted a pre-strike picket on campus on Nov. 8. Manteca Bulletin 11/12/11

 

This feature illustrates how the SF State Veterans Services Center helps veteran students transition to university life. KGO TV 11/11/11

 

Geosciences Professor John Monteverdi predicts a normal to above normal wet season this year. Fresno Bee 11/11/11

 

SF State students are among those attracted to Touro University’s medical school. San Francisco Business Times 11/11/11

 

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger comments on a new exhibit highlighting the Jewish pioneers who came west in the 19th century. J., the Jewish Weekly 11/11/11

 

Student Chris Campbell weighs in on “danger dogs,” a new culinary treat in the Mission District. Wall Street Journal 11/10/11

 

Alum Jose Isabelo Libojo is facing deportation despite having been approved for a visa. ABS-CBN News 11/10/11

 

Acclaimed poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gary Snyder read from their work at a benefit for the SF State Poetry Center KQED 11/9/11

 

Alum John Avalos, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, holds second place behind incumbent Ed Lee in the ranked-choice voting for San Francisco mayor. New America Media 11/9/11

 

California State University tuition could rise by about $500 per student unless state lawmakers increase funding. San Francisco Chronicle 11/9/11

 

Communication Studies Professor Joe Tuman commented on the San Francisco mayoral race. KPIX 11/8/11

 

SF State faculty picketed on campus, ahead of a strike planned next week over unpaid pay raises. CBS 11/8/11

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King’s study on the potential economic losses from sea level rise is cited.  KQED 11/8/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. Los Angeles Times 11/7/11

 

California State University faculty voted to strike. San Francisco Chronicle 11/7/11

 

Alum Aaron French, a chef and food columnist, discusses his book, “The Bay Area Homegrown Cookbook.”  San Jose Mercury News 11/9/11

 

Alum Jose Isabelo Libojo is facing deportation despite having been approved for a visa. GMA News 11/8/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change.Daily Mail 11/7/11

 

Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang discusses the opportunities that food trucks provide for beginners hoping to enter the restaurant business. San Mateo County Times 11/7/11

 

Emeritus Professor of Political Science Rich de Leon comments on San Francisco mayoral candidates’ outreach to Occupy SF participants. Bay Citizen 11/7/11

 

Alum Yvette Mari Robles, a Bayview Hunter’s Point community leader, is profiled. SF Bayview 11/7/11

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the public perception of ranked-choice voting. New America Media 11/7/11

 

The Family Acceptance Project, based at SF State, develops support tools for parents who have LGBT children. Colorlines 11/7/11

 

Alum Nicole Maxali will perform her solo show, “Forgetting the Details,” which focuses on families coping with a loved one’s dementia symptoms. San Mateo Daily Journal 11/7/11

 

SF State faculty are planning action to protest student fee hikes, the elimination of classes and lack of faculty raises. San Francisco Chronicle 11/7/11

 

President Robert A. Corrigan comments on the state of public higher education in California. Los Angeles Times 11/6/11

 

Professor and Chair of Humanities Saul Steier and alum Mike Noonan discuss the value of higher education and its relationship to the job market. San Francisco Examiner 11/6/11

 

Two SF State surveys regarding voter understanding of ranked-choice voting are cited. San Francisco Chronicle 11/6/11

 

Professor and Chair of Public Administration Genie Stowers apologized for an e-mail she sent concerning a prediction of a 6.0 earthquake. The New York Times 11/5/11

 

A new biography of former SF State president S.I. Hayakawa is featured. KQED Radio 11/5/11

 

Alum Leland Yee, a San Francisco mayoral candidate, is profiled. The New York Times 11/5/11

 

A poetry reading by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gary Snyder to benefit the Poetry Center is featured. KQED Radio 11/4/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. EcoGeek 11/3/11

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel said that he doesn’t think that the legal scrutiny surrounding San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s campaign will make much of a difference with voters. KGO TV 11/3/11

 

SF State students present a performance piece atop the House of Brakes in the Mission District. Mission Local 11/3/11

 

Alum Jenny Bowen, founder of the Half the Sky Foundation, is the recipient of a San Francisco Civic Ventures Purpose Prize. The Berkeley Daily Planet 11/3/11

 

Alum Chris Kouretas discusses the history and name change of his restaurant, John’s of Willow Glen. San Jose Mercury News 11/3/11

 

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee, who founded the Chinese American Voter Education Committee to increase the influence of Chinese American voters in California, is profiled. KQED radio 11/3/11

 

Professor and Chair of Public Administration Genie Stowers apologized to the Berkeley City Council for a personal e-mail that went viral concerning the possibility of a 6.0 earthquake. KGO TV 11/3/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. Audubon 11/2/11; KPIX TV 11/1/11

 

Alum Allie Schratz is the new editor of Business Review Australia. Jags Report 11/3/11

 

Alums Spence Koehler, Shannon Koehler and Aaron Mort formed the band Stone Foxes at SF State.  San Jose Mercury News 11/2/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. Discovery News 11/2/11; San Francisco Examiner 11/2/11; Bay Citizen 11/1/11; KGO TV 11/1/11; San Jose Mercury News 11/1/11


Graduate student Jessica Van Den Berg found 173 arthropod species on the living roof of the California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco Chronicle 11/2/11


Professor and Chair of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Patrick Tierney told state officials that a 2002 study indicated that the state would lose money if it closed state parks. Santa Rosa Press Democrat 11/1/11


Professor and Chair of Public Administration Genie Stowers apologized to the Berkeley City Council for a personal e-mail that went viral concerning the possibility of a 6.0 earthquake. San Jose Mercury News 11/1/11

 

Analysis conducted by Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn and alum Rae Goodman finds that Central California birds are getting bigger, a trend that challenges a scientific theory about the size of bird bodies and global climate change. Marin Independent Journal 11/1/11; Physorg.com 10/31/11

 

October

Two teens were reported missing from campus by their mother, a student. KTVU 10/31/11

 

Psychology Lecturer Rosemarie Bowler’s study on the levels and effects of manganese on an Ohio population begins this week.  The Review 10/31/11

 

Former faculty member, Ruby Cohn, a renowned theatre scholar, has died. The New York Times 10/30/11

 

The work of the SF State-based Family Acceptance Project is highlighted. CNN 10/29/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on child hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. San Antonio Express News 10/29/11

 

Alum Wendy Gold discusses her unique line of gift items. Marin Independent Journal 10/29/11

 

Associate Professor of Creative Writing Peter Orner discusses his new book of fiction, “Love and Shame and Love.” The New York Times 10/28/11

 

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on whether newspapers have an obligation to vet claims made in political campaign advertising. The New York Times 10/28/11

 

Professor of Theatre Arts Joel Schechter said that the open rehearsal process is of value to students. Bay Guardian 10/27/11

 

Alum Lexi Leban is the new executive director of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. J., The Jewish Weekly 10/27/11

 

Alum Stevan Pasero, “recognized worldwide as one of the most influential and versatile guitarists of the past two decades,” is featured. Tribune Local 10/27/11

 

Assistant Professor of Art Matt Lipps discusses his new exhibit “Horizon/s.” San Francisco Chronicle 10/27/11

 

Associate Professor and Chair of Sexuality Studies Rita Melendez states that there are no plans to create an LGBT studies major at the University. Bay Area Reporter 10/27/11

 

Journalism Lecturer Scot Tucker is interviewed about getting great sports photos. Macworld 10/27/11

 

Alum Tom Stamper, an artist and musician, is profiled. Ashland Daily Tidings 10/27/11

Alum Sean Lynch’s film “Darkest Before Dawn” is a finalist for an Amazon Studios prize. Visalia Times Delta 10/27/11

 

Alum Greg Proops, a comedian, is profiled. IFC 10/26/11

 

John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, says that the possible unionization of flight attendants at Virgin America would not have a major effect on the company’s cost structure. San Francisco Examiner 10/26/11

 

SF State is one of the California State University campuses that will be replacing a president who is retiring. San Francisco Chronicle 10/25/11

 

Freshman Zuola Guoerluoti comments on Carlos Santana’s commitment as a musical artist. San Francisco Examiner 10/25/11

 

Alum Bill Fazio, a candidate for San Francisco District Attorney, is profiled. SF Public Press 10/24/11

 

Alum Vince Dewald, a founder of the band Buxter Hoot'n, is profiled. South Bend Tribune 10/23/11

 

This retrospective on the news of 1986 summarizes the life of alum and comedian Jane Dornacker, who died in a helicopter crash. San Francisco Chronicle 10/23/11

 

Alum Luanne Calvert was named vice president of marketing at Virgin America. Bradenton Herald 10/21/11

 

The California Department of Fish and Game donated 1,000 steelhead trout yearlings to replace some of the salmon released by vandals from pens at the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. San Jose Mercury News 10/21/11

 

Psychology Lecturer Emerita Rosemarie Bowler is conducting a study on the health effects of manganese in Ohio. The Review 10/21/11

 

The Department of Fish and Game will donate steelhead trout yearlings to replace the fish that were released by vandals from pens at the Romberg Tiburon Center. Marin Independent Journal 10/20/11; KGO TV 10/19/11

 

Freshman Analleli Gallardo discusses her work as a farmworker to pay for college. New America Media 10/20/11

 

Alum Cleve Jones, co-founder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and creator  the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, is profiled. Pride Source 10/20/11

 

The One Laptop Per Child community summit will be held at SF State’s Downtown Campus. San Francisco Chronicle 10/20/11

 

Professor of Health Education Erik Peper finds that biofeedback can help with self-regulation and stress management. CNN 10/19/11

 

College students have many options for Halloween entertainment in the Bay Area. San Francisco Examiner 10/19/11

 

Alum Pete Rugolo, a noted music composer and arranger, has died. The New York Times 10/19/11

 

Alum Jim Bowles, a Benicia High School teacher, is profiled. Benicia Patch 10/19/11

 

Noted jazz composer and arranger Pete Rugolo, an SF State alum, has died. Los Angeles Times 10/18/2011

 

A set of keys was left in the SF State parking garage to test the effectiveness of a QR coded key ring. PC World 10/18/2011

 

Patricia Miljanich, a candidate running for the San Mateo County Community College District, said she would increase the number of four-year programs that Canada College offers in cooperation with SF State. The Almanac 10/17/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on the demographics and political power of dog owners in San Francisco. Global Animal 10/17/2011

 

Alum and San Francisco mayoral candidate Leland Yee is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 10/17/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on the demographics and political power of dog owners in San Francisco. The New York Times 10/16/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the influence Chinese language newspapers could have in the upcoming mayoral race. San Francisco Examiner 10/16/2011

 

The SF State student strike in 1968 was among the news covered by the late journalist Rollin Post. Marin Independent Journal 10/16/2011

 

Alum Christian Fernandez discusses his parents’ help toward purchasing his home. San Jose Mercury News 10/15/2011

 

Cinema Chair Daniel Bernardi’s work to help the U.S. military track and diffuse rumors is featured. ZD Net 10/14/2011

 

Cinema Chair Daniel Bernardi’s work to help the U.S. military track and diffuse rumors is featured. San Francisco Chronicle 10/14/11

 

Richard DeLeon, professor emeritus of political science, comments on the Occupy SF movement. The New York Times 10/14/11

 

Seven people were transported to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard near SF State. San Jose Mercury News 10/14/11

 

SF State is cited among colleges and universities that had assemblies this week in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Inside Higher Ed 10/14/11

 

In a proposed system for comparing presidential salaries at California State University campuses to other colleges and universities, SF State is in tier two. California Watch 10/14/11

 

A video about recipients of Nisei honorary degree recipients in the CSU will include recipients and family members from SF State; it will be screened Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California. Nichi Bei Times 10/13/11

 

Associate Professor of Music Jassen Todorov performed a recital including a work by Franz Schubert. San Francisco Examiner 10/13/2011

 

Student Eliezer Guerrero discusses the challenges of getting into and staying in college. KALW 10/13/11

 

Alum Peter Dracopoulos, a small-business owner, discusses his current financial difficulties. San Francisco Chronicle 10/13/2011

 

In this feature article, the work of Whirlwind Wheelchair International is profiled.
Diverse 10/12/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on small business owner perceptions of the cost of doing business in San Francisco. KQED 10/12/2011

 

This feature on student Riley Smith describes her many volunteer commitments. Pacifica Patch 10/12/2011

 

Alum Mary Becker’s work with immigrants in San Jose is profiled. Gilroy Patch 10/12/2011

 

Authorities continue to investigate two incidents of vandalism involving the release of salmon from pens at the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies. Marin Independent Journal 10/11/2011

 

Vandals struck for the second time releasing thousands of salmon from pens located at the Romberg Tiburon Center. Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10/9/2011; Marin Independent Journal 10/8/2011

 

Biology graduate student Sam McNally is a regular contributor to the Global Reptile BioBlitz, a social networking website which helps scientists and members of the public track the world's reptile population. San Francisco Chronicle 10/10/11

 

Three Native American siblings were honored by SF State's College of Ethnic Studies at the Exemplary Leadership Awards ceremony. Indian Country Today Media Network 10/10/11

 

The application deadline for starting SF State's MBA program in spring semester is Oct. 15. North Bay Business Journal 10/10/11

 

Journalism Lecturer Justin Beck suggests it may be wrong to assume students are plugged in to the news through electronic communication.Times Higher Education (U.K.) 10/10/11

 

Alum Trish Ronald is profiled for her advocacy on environmental issues. San Mateo Daily Journal 10/10/11

 

Alum Connie Millholland is profiled for her work as an artist. Benicia Patch 10/9/11

 

Alum Becky Anderson is the owner of a fashion boutique in Napa. Napa Valley Register 10/9/11

 

A visitor to the campus reported that she was sexually assaulted in the Towers residence hall. NBC Bay Area 10/7/11 ; SFist 10/7/11

 

Alum and designer Joey Galon has been chosen as a contestant on the reality show "24-Hour Catwalk." Asian Journal 10/7/11

 

Student Allen Grabovetsky is taking classes at SF State through Project Rebound. Millbrae Patch 10/7/11

 

Acclaimed musician Booker T. Jones credits SF State classes in digital recording with helping him to keep up with technological advances in the music industry. The Sydney Morning Herald 10/7/2011

 

A visitor to the campus reported that she was sexually assaulted in the Towers residence hall. San Francisco Examiner 10/7/2011; San Jose Mercury News 10/7/2011; KPIX 10/7/2011

 

A man selling a cell phone was forced into an SUV and robbed near the SF State campus. San Jose Mercury News 10/7/2011

 

Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin, who appears in the documentary “The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” was among those attending its world premier. Bay Times 10/6/2011

 

Two men are suspected of trying to break into the Romberg Tiburon Center. Marin Independent Journal 10/5/2011

 

Journalism Lecturer Justin Beck suggests it may be wrong to assume students are plugged in to the news through electronic communication. Inside Higher Education 10/6/2011

 

Alum Heather Goldberg has co-written “Spork-Fed,” a vegan cookbook. Easy Reader News 10/6/2011

 

Vandals cut lines supporting pens tethered to the dock at Romberg Tiburon Center, letting loose 40,000 juvenile salmon. San Jose Mercury News 10/5/2011

 

This piece on the spread of infection in public restrooms references a project proposed by an SF State student to investigate whether sensor-driven faucets and signage could curb the problem. Wired 10/5/2011

 

Jan Null, lecturer of geosciences, comments on the current weather and its expected effect on fire danger. San Francisco Chronicle 10/5/11

 

Vandals cut lines supporting pens tethered to the dock at Romberg Tiburon Center, letting loose 40,000 juvenile salmon.  Marin Independent Journal 10/4/11

 

Student Andreas Sanchez offers his suggestions for improving the iPhone. Vancouver Sun 10/4/11

 

San Francisco mayoral candidate John Avalos is an SF State alum. The Epoch Times 10/4/11

 

The police are searching for a “person of interest” in the shooting of three people in San Leandro, including a former SF State student. Bay Citizen 10/4/11

 

As part of a STEM initiative, Daly City students will team up with SF State faculty to do science projects. Half Moon Bay Patch 10/4/11

 

Student Edher Zamuizo supports the new measure that would open up private funds, and possibly public funds, to undocumented students. Mission Local 10/4/11

 

Student Andreas Sanchez offers his suggestions for improving the iPhone. San Jose Mercury News 10/3/11

 

A former SF State student was fatally shot in San Leandro on Saturday night. San Francisco Chronicle 10/3/11; San Jose Mercury News 10/3/11

 

This article focuses on a new documentary, “Stage Left,” about the history of theatre in the Bay Area and cites two former professors, Herbert Blau and Jules Irving, who co-founded the Actors Workshop.  San Francisco Chronicle 10/2/11

 

SB185 is not expected to affect the CSU, according to Jo Volkert, associate vice president of enrollment planning and management. San Francisco Chronicle 10/2/11

 

Joseph McBride, associate professor of cinema, is profiled in this Q&A.  Masslive.com 10/1/11

 

September

Dean of College of Ethnic Studies Dean Kenneth Monteiro talks about the meaning of the College’s awards given in honor of contributions to civil rights and ethnic studies. San Francisco Examiner 9/30/11

 

Associate Professor of Kinesiology Matt Lee comments on Reebok International’s $25 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding deceptive advertising.. News Journal 9/30/11

 

Alum Rhachelle Nicol Johnson and her book, “Sunday Mourning,” are profiled. Times-Herald 9/30/2011

 

A Daly City after-school science program led by SF State students received funding from San Mateo County. San Mateo County Times 9/29/2011

 

Once an extension of SF State, Sonoma State University celebrates its 50th year. KGO 9/29/2011; Santa Rosa Press Democrat 9/29/2011

 

Student Betty Abraham, recipient of the CSU/Hearst Award, is profiled. Tadias Magazine 9/29/2011

 

Alum Dan Hicks, musician, is profiled. Sacramento Press 9/29/2011

 

Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Patrick Tierney said the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival could take some measures to cut down on crowding. San Francisco Chronicle 9/29/2011

 

Former Professor of Biology, the late Robert Bowman, studied the tool-using ability of finches. San Francisco Chronicle 9/29/2011

 

Student Betty Abraham, recipient of and the CSU/Hearst Award, is profiled. San Francisco Examiner 9/29/2011; Sacramento Bee 9/29/2011

 

Alum Sevana Panosian was awarded a “most influential” teacher certificate from University of California, Santa Barbara. South San Francisco Patch 9/29/2011

 

Mourners paid tribute to slain alum Michelle Le. International Business News 9/29/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan is one of four California State University presidents who have announced retirement. KION 9/28/2011

 

Alum Michael Cooper was included in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  dBusiness News 9/28/2011 

Sorority sisters from SF State were among those who remembered alum Michelle Le at a candlelight vigil. Rancho Bernardo Patch 9/28/2011

 

PG&E is investigating the cause of a power outage that affected SF State and surrounding communities. San Mateo Daily Journal 9/27/2011

 

Alum Andrea Stubbs was appointed chief business official for the Martinez Unified School District. San Jose Mercury News 9/27/2011

 

Professor of Music Victoria Neve’s piano concert featured compositions by George Crumb. San Francisco Examiner 9/27/2011

 

Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy is profiled. Sun Journal 9/27/2011

 

Professor of Political Science Robert Smith discusses President Obama’s responses to critics. BET 9/26/2011

 

Alum John Avalos is one of 16 candidates in the San Francisco mayoral race. San Francisco Chronicle 9/26/2011

 

Alum Pat Townsley was appointed vice president of business development at Market Rates Insight. North Bay Business Journal 9/26/2011

 

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman discusses the political messaging behind a nurse’s strike. San Francisco Chronicle 9/25/2011

 

Alum Liz Weston made her professional costume design debut with a production in San Francisco. Auburn Journal 9/25/2011

 

Alum Attilo Tribuzi, with his wife Robin Tribuzi, heads a family devoted to the arts and performance.  San Mateo Daily Journal 9/24/2011

 

SF State students volunteered at the annual Fun Fest in Pacifica; among the event’s sponsors was the SF State Recreation, Parks and Tourism department., Pacifica Patch 9/24/2011

 

Geosciences lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths of children left in cars is cited. San Antonio Register 9/24/2011; St. Petersburg Times 9/24/2011

 

Discussing unique ways that CSU campuses are containing costs, Chancellor Charles Reed cited an agreement by SF State and other Bay Area campuses to provide law enforcement services for California Maritime Academy. Eureka Times-Standard 9/23/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel commented on presidential campaign fundraising in the Bay Area. Fox Reno 9/22/2011

 

Professor of History Robert Cherney discusses the origins of direct democracy. Ballot News 9/22/2011

 

Professor of Political Science Robert Smith discusses President Obama’s strategic approach to the 2012 national election. BET 9/21/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan is one of four California State University presidents who is retiring. San Francisco Chronicle 9/22/2011

 

Professor of Physics Susan Lea discusses a NASA satellite’s return to Earth. KGO 9/21/2011

 

Alum Nancy Zumwalt sings with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. Half Moon Bay Review 9/22/11

 

Alum Kenneth Johnson was appointed international training manager at The AVC Group in the United Kingdom. Hiddenwires 9/22/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King published a new study, which predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles. Bay Nature 9/21/2011

 

Alum Spence Koehler formed the band, The Stone Foxes, while a student at SF State. Tucson Weekly 9/21/2011

 

Professor of Gerontology Anabel Pelham will address the Los Altos City Council about the city becoming an Age Friendly City. Los Altos Town Cryer 9/20/2011

 

Alum Danny Glover discussed his involvement in the SF State student strike. PBS Tavis Smiley 9/20/2011

 

Associate Professor of Race and Resistance Studies Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi discusses her upcoming videoconference with An-Najah College. San Francisco Examiner 9/21/2011

 

Student Gabriella Ruiz comments on the prospect of free MUNI rides for youth. San Francisco Chronicle 9/21/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan is among the CSU presidents who have announced their retirement. Orange County Register 9/21/2011

 

A Daly City after school science program led by SF State students received funding from San Mateo County. San Mateo Daily Journal 9/21/2011

 

Professor of Marketing Sanjit Sengupta comments on the Netflix rebranding and new pricing. CNN 9/20/2011

 

Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin discusses the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and his new book, “How We Won: Progressive Lessons from the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”  Democracy Now 9/20/2011

 

The “Garden of Remembrance” on the SF State campus is mentioned in this article about the artist Ruth Asawa. Rafu Shimpo 9/20/2011

 

Professor of Physics Roger Bland discusses his blue whale song research.  KALW 9/19/2011

 

Alum Denise Herzing’s research on communication between dolphins and humans is featured. The New York Times 9/20/2011

 

Alum Danny Glover comments on the new documentary “The Black Power Mixtape.” NBC Los Angeles 9/20/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null explains how hyperthermia deaths occur in cars. Atlanta Journal Constitution 9/19/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak comments on the potential contamination to water tables caused by a possible spill from the proposed Tar Sands Pipeline. National Geographic 9/19/2011

 

Student Jeanene Hartlick sued a health insurer when it refused to cover the cost of residential treatment for an eating disorder. Scripps News 9/19/2011; San Francisco Chronicle 9/10/2011

 

Alum John Jonas is profiled. Benicia Patch 9/19/2011

 

Alum Raphael Kauffmann, who was named the San Mateo County 2012 Teacher of the Year, is profiled. San Mateo Daily Journal 9/19/2011

 

Alum Suzanne St. John-Crane is profiled. San Jose Mercury News 9/17/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the community excitement over five Asian American candidates in the San Francisco mayoral race. San Francisco Chronicle 9/19/2011

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn commented on the effects of backyard beekeeping on native bee populations. Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch 9/19/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King published a new study, which predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles. All Headline News 9/19/2011; Press of Atlantic City 9/18/2011; Independent 9/17/2011; Treehugger 9/17/2011; China Daily 9/16/2011

 

Professor of Criminal Justice Ken Walsh comments on the necessity of such restorative justice techniques as neighborhood courts. The New York Times 9/18/2011

 

Professor of History Trevor Getz discussed his new book, “Abina and the Important Men.” San Francisco Examiner 9/17/2011

 

Alum Elizabeth Gjelten’s new play “Hunter’s Point” is being performed in San Francisco. The New York Times 9/16/2011

 

Psychology Lecturer Rosemarie Bowler is conducting a study in Ohio on the effects of manganese in the human body. The Review 9/16/2011; WYTV 9/16/2011; WKBN 9/15/2011

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Joanne Barker discusses the controversy surrounding the Cherokee Nation’s disenrollment of Freedmen and their descendants. The New York Times 9/15/2011

 

SF State is one of 24 universities that will receive federal funding to train engineering students in industrial energy efficiency. Democratic Herald 9/15/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King discusses his report that measures the economic impact of hospitals. California Healthline 9/15/2011

 

Alum and Sesame Street puppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is presenting a free puppet show about bullying. San Jose Mercury News 9/15/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King published a new study, which predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles.  Manila Bulletin.com 9/15/2011; Reuters 9/15/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King published a new study, which predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles.  Forbes 9/15/2011; CBS News 9/14/2011; Malibu Times 9/14/2011;
Your California Show 9/14/2011; International Business Times 9/14/2011; The Sacramento Bee 9/14/2011; KCRA 9/14/2011; NBC Bay Area 9/14/2011; Planet Save 9/13/2011

 

Lecturer of Geosciences Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Pittsburgh News Journal 9/15/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King published a new study, which predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and Venice Beach and Malibu in Los Angeles.  Los Angeles Times 9/14/2011; KABC-LA 9/14/2011; San Jose Mercury News 9/14/2011; Mount Helix Patch 9/14/2011; UPI 9/13/2011; Los Angeles Daily News 9/13/2011; Summit County Voice 9/13/2011; KGO TV 9/13/2011; Orange County Register 9/13/2011; Venice Beach Patch 9/13/2011; Malibu Patch 9/13/2011; Torrance Daily Breeze; SF Weekly 9/13/2011; San Diego Union Tribune 9/13/2011; La Jolla Light 9/13/2011; KION 9/13/2011 ; KGTV 9/13/2011

 

Alum Jeffrey Staples, M.D. was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Zawya 9/14/2011

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor of International Relations Jean-Marc Blanchard discusses China’s direct investment profile. Asia Times 9/13/11

 

A cap on CSU administrative pay increases could have an impact on hiring a replacement for President Robert A. Corrigan upon his retirement. CalCoastNews.com 9/12/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan is one of two CSU presidents who are soon to retire. California Watch 9/12/11

 

Alum Raphael Kauffmann was named San Mateo Teacher of the Year for 2012. Belmont Patch 9/12/11

 

Graduate student Joey Izzo’s film, “Bare Room,” will be screened at the New York Film Festival. The Daily Journal 9/12/11(last item)

 

Student Maharaj Desai participated in the Advanced Filipino Abroad Program, a language intensive in Manila. Philippine Daily Inquirer 9/12/11

 

SF State will participate in College Transfer Day at Napa Valley College. Times-Herald 9/11/11

 

Student Brad Wilson describes his detainment at a BART station protest. San Francisco Chronicle 9/10/11

 

Alum Tomie Muhammad directed a play about African American history. Stockton Record 9/10/11

 

SF State’s gerontology program continues to grow. Chronicle of Higher Education 9/4/11 (Registration required)

 

SF State’s cinema program is one of California’s top film schools and enrollment is growing. The California Report (NPR) 9/2/11

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel maintains that the large San Francisco mayoral field was driven in part by the fact that this is the first competitive mayor’s race involving use of the ranked-choice voting system. New York Times 9/9/11

 

Eran Kaplan, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Professor in Israel Studies, is profiled. J., the Jewish news weekly 9/9/2011

 

Rabab Abdulhadi, Professor of Race and Resistance Studies, comments on the cautious attitudes of local Muslims as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches. San Francisco Examiner 9/9/2011

 

Journalism students were among the protestors demonstrating in a BART station free speech area on Sept. 8. San Francisco Examiner 9/9/2011; Suite 101.com 9/9/2011; KRON TV 9/8/2011; KGO TV 9/8/2011; KTVU TV 9/8/2011

 

Alum Aimee Golant discusses her genealogy and a newly discovered relative. J., the Jewish news weekly 9/9/2011

 

Professor and Chair of Cinema Daniel Bernardi discusses the popularity of the television show “Star Trek.” CBS News 9/8/2011

 

The South Asia photography and video exhibit at SF State is highlighted. San Jose Mercury News 9/8/2011

 

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman discusses the communication strategy behind the government’s Federal Family program. Politico 9/7/2011

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn will speak about the Great Sunflower Project at the Randall Museum. San Francisco Examiner 9/8/2011

 

Student Ricky Ramos said it is frustrating not being able to secure a job to pay for his expenses. San Francisco Examiner 9/8/2011

 

Alum Nancy Ballaine discusses her life as an artist. Benicia Patch 9/7/2011

 

Alum and photographer Robert Franklin is profiled. The Willits News 9/7/2011

 

Alum and noted poet Philip Schultz discusses his struggle with dyslexia and his new memoir. NPR Talk of the Nation 9/6/2011

 

Associate Professor of Economics Philip King maintains that hospitals play a vital role in many cities’ economies. San Francisco Chronicle 9/7/2011

 

Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin said that in spite of frequent anti-war protests and debates over ROTC and military recruitment, San Francisco actually welcomes the military. San Francisco Examiner 9/7/2011

 

This columnist cites comments by Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Dawn Mabalon who said Filipino immigrants of the 1960s and 70s disliked the use of the word “Pinoy” to describe themselves. Global Nation Inquirer 9/7/2011

 

Lecturer of Geosciences Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Longview News-Journal 9/6/2011

 

A 2009 SF State study showed that LGBT teens rejected by family were more than 8 times likely to commit suicide than other teens. Out & About 9/5/2011

 

Alum Robin McGeough plans to run 300 miles from San Francisco to Santa Barbara to raise money for an organization that aids recovering addicts. Pasadena Star News 9/5/2011

 

Student Lacou Flipse discusses her efforts to succeed in school despite being a foster youth. San Francisco Chronicle 9/4/2011

 

Alum and saxophonist Matt Renzi is profiled. IBNlive.com 9/3/2011

 

Professor of History Trevor Getz has published a graphic novel to engage students with history and encourage them to think critically about the past. KTVU 9/1/11

 

Alum and blues artist Joe Louis Walker is profiled. Sacramento Bee 9/1/2011; Sonoma Valley Sun 9/1/2011

 

Alum Tim Graff discusses his new film, “Blood, Trains, Bullets and Bandits.” Alameda Times Star 9/1/2011

 

Alum Vince Bordi, a physical education instructor, is profiled. Manteca Bulletin 9/1/2011

 

Lecturer of Geosciences Jan Null’s research about hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. The Vindicator 8/31/2011

 

Rosemarie Bowler, lecturer in psychology, is proposing a study on adults exposed to environmental manganese in East Liverpool, Ohio. The Review 9/1/2011

 

August

Alum Andee Abramson was appointed director of student support services with the Mill Valley School District. Mill Valley Herald 8/31/2011

 

Alum Whitney Zeldow is launching a new e-mail newsletter that will market art via the Internet. Chicago Journal 8/31/2011

 

Alum Maggie Michael’s art is on exhibit at the G Fine Art gallery in Washington, D.C. ArtFixDaily 8/31/2011

 

Alum Jack Lam, the Rancho Cucamonga City Hall manager, is profiled. Contra Costa Times 8/31/2011

 

Professor of Cinema Britta Sjogren discusses her latest film, “Beyond Redemption.” SF360 8/31/2011

 

Alum Constance Brown Carlson, Gov. Jerry Brown’s aunt, has died. San Francisco Chronicle 8/31/2011

 

Ernest East, an SF State farmer’s market vendor, says his pies are a big hit with students. El Cerrito Patch 8/31/2011

 

SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will host an open house at the Downtown Campus. San Francisco Examiner 8/31/2011

 

Student Michelle Dayrit took advantage of rising gold prices to buy a new computer. San Francisco Chronicle 8/30/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Bradenton Herald 8/30/2011

 

A high-frequency radar system developed by SF State scientists and colleagues show promise as a tsunami warning system. Futurity 8/29/2011

 

Alum Sherry Brown was named to the Chino Valley Unified School District Board. Chino Valley Review 8/29/2011

 

SF State’s struggle with budget cuts is cited in this editorial about public higher education in California.  Los Angeles Daily News 8/28/2011

 

Associate Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri maintains that the war on terror has unfairly targeted Muslim communities and diasporas. Tehran Times 8/29/2011

 

SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will host an open house. San Francisco Examiner 8/29/2011

 

Alum Jon Winet was appointed inaugural director of the new Digital Studio for the Public Humanities at the University of Iowa. press-citizen.com 8/28/2011

 

Alum Bill Edminster was named director of the Tulare Adult School. Visalia Times-Delta 8/27/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan discussed the ramifications of California’s budget cuts on higher education. KQED Forum 8/26/2011 

 

Alum Doug Swift was appointed to the Canalside Design Committee in Buffalo, N.Y. buffalorising.com 8/26/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on political controversy in the Chinese American community. San Francisco Examiner 8/26/2011

 

Alum and noted poet Scott Wannberg has died. San Francisco Chronicle 8/26/2011

 

Professor of Biology Bill Cochlan discusses toxic phytoplankton blooms. Vancouver Sun 8/25/2011

 

Associate Professor of Geography Jason Henderson discusses how the West Coast’s topography is viewed by its population compared to East Coast perspectives. NPR 8/25/2011

 

Professor and Chair of Jewish Studies Fred Astren is slated to speak at the East Bay Jewish Forum. j The Jewish News Weekly 8/25/2011

 

Professor of Economics Daniel Vencill will speak at the U.S.S. Hornet Museum’s Living Ship Day. Alameda Sun 8/25/2011

 

Fewer instructors are one consequence of budget cuts at San Francisco State University. Inside Higher Ed 8/25/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on mayoral candidate Ed Lee’s choice of campaign attorney. San Francisco Examiner 8/25/2011

 

Alum Roger Hillyard discusses his retirement. San Francisco Chronicle 8/25/2011

 

Alum Meden Isaac-Lam has joined the chemistry faculty at Purdue University. Northwest Indiana Times 8/25/2011; Valpolife.com 8/25/2011

 

Alum Mari Kernan is the new principal at Brookside Lower School. Ross Valley Reporter 8/24/2011

 

Students and faculty discuss the effect of budget cuts on the student experience at SF State.  San Francisco Chronicle 8/24/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research about hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Santa Clarita Valley Signal 8/24/11

 

President Robert A. Corrigan announced his retirement. San Francisco Business Times (subscription only) 8/23/11

 

Professor of Biology William Cochlan discusses the biology behind a toxic algal bloom in Puget Sound. Seattle Times 8/23/11

 

Alum Therese Gamba was named senior vice president of marketing for the NBC Owned Television Stations. TV News Check 8/23/11

 

Student John Calderon shares his experience attending the World Youth Day event in Madrid. Catholic San Francisco 8/23/11

 

The CSU system is experiencing a steady decline due to budget cuts. San Francisco Chronicle 8/23/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan announced his retirement. Bay Citizen 8/22/2011; San Francisco Examiner 8/22/2011

 

SF State is the 7th largest master’s-level public university in the United States. Chronicle of Higher Education 8/21/11 (subscription required)

 

Psychology Lecturer Rosemarie Bowler is expected to conduct a public health study regarding children’s exposure to manganese. The Review 8/22/2011

 

Alum Freddie Scott was promoted to first lieutenant in the United States Army. Chambersburg Public Opinion 8/22/2011

 

Alum Sheherbano Nazir’s wedding planning business is profiled. Daily Times 8/22/2011

 

Alum Will Jones was named director of information technology at Hospice by the Bay. North Bay Business Journal 8/22/2011

 

Associate Professor of Enrollment, Planning and Management Jo Volkert said that some students need to take remedial courses to be ready for college. San Francisco Examiner 8/20/2011

 

President Robert A. Corrigan discussed the effects of budget cuts on higher education in California. PBS News Hour 8/19/2011

 

Professor of Biology Leticia Marquez-Magana discusses equality in higher education. Pacifica Patch 819/2011

 

Professor of Theatre Arts Joel Schechter’s contribution to an anthology of Yiddish cartoons is mentioned. Forward.com 8/19/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research about hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Statesman.com 8/18/2011; School Transportation News 8/18/2011

 

Alum Kari Byron segued her appearances on the Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters” into her own show, “Head Rush,” for the Science Channel. Screen Junkies 8/18/2011

 

The March 11 tsunami was detected by high frequency radar at SF State monitoring sites. Our Amazing Planet MSNBC 8/18/2011

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee’s recent comments on the San Francisco mayoral race are cited. Northwest Asian Weekly 8/18/2011

 

Alum David McGrew was appointed CFO of the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System. Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal 8/18/2011

 

SF State is ranked 29th Coolest School. Sierra Magazine Sept./Oct. 2011

 

The 56th season of the Morrison Artists Series is announced. Examiner.com 8/18/2011

 

SF State welcomed freshmen and transfer students to campus housing. KPIX 8/17/2011; SF Appeal 8/17/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg conducted a survey on a fungus that is killing amphibians in Asia. UPI 8/17/2011

 

An ongoing investigation at SF State is the subject of this article. SF Weekly 8/17/2001

 

Biology Lecturer Jonathan Stern will deliver a talk about his research on San Juan Island whales. San Juan Journal 8/17/2011

 

Graduate student Holly Hardy is hosting a literary open mic in Berkeley. SF Weekly Blogs 8/17/2011

 

Alum John Reyes has been named executive vice president and chief customer officer at the San Francisco Travel Association. Monterey Herald 8/17/2011

 

Alum Mari Kernan is the new principal at Brookside Lower school. San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch 8/17/2011; Marin Independent Journal 8/18/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Orlando Sentinel 8/17/2011

 

In this opinion piece, Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education Mark Phillips discusses the debate over the length of the school year. eSchool News 8/17/2011 (subscription required)

 

Alum David Madden was appointed the Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing at Appalachian State University. University News 8/16/2011

 

SF State researchers are collecting data that could lead to the development of a tsunami early warning system. CNN 8/16/2011

 

Alum Carol Halpern was named Marin County’s Teacher of the Year. Marin Independent Journal 8/16/2011

 

David Lee, lecturer in political science, compares the campaign to draft San Francisco interim mayor Ed Lee into the city's mayoral race with a similar campaign aimed at State Sen. Leland Yee in 1999. San Francisco Examiner 8/15/11

 

Alum Sandy Sohcot is the executive director of the Grateful Dead's charitable Rex Foundation. San Jose Mercury News 8/15/11

 

Professor of Physics Zhigang Chen is studying new ways to pack more optical structures into the microscopic spaces of communication systems. Electronics Weekly 8/15/11 ; Photonics Online 8/16/11

 

Associate Professor of Sociology Jessica Fields comments on bullying of LGBT teens in school. St Paul Pioneer Press 8/15/2011

 

Alumnus Peter Fain recommends trails for the SF State cross country team’s preseason training week. Sierra Sun 8/15/11

 

Alum Olivia Martinez is running for the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees. Menlo Park Patch 8/15/2011

 

Professor of Biology William Cochlan explains the biology behind a toxic algal bloom in the Puget Sound. Huffington Post 8/14/2011

 

The tackle shop owned by alums Stephanie Ernst-Scott and Bill Scott is featured. New York Times 8/14/2011

 

Alum Kristin Lubbert comments on student loan forgiveness. Omaha World Herald 8/14 2011

 

Director of University Property Management Jim Bolinger maintains that students can pack too much for college residences. Los Angeles Times 8/14/2011

 

Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan was the keynote speaker at the Pathways to Acceptance conference in Salt Lake City, UT. Salt Lake Tribune 8/13 2011

 

SF State’s early ties to Sonoma State University are explained. Rohnert Park Patch 8/12/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Health Education Mickey Eliason discusses her new study regarding attitudes toward gay seniors. Alameda Times Star 8/11/2011

 

Research by Jan Null, lecturer in geosciences, is cited. York County Coast Star 8/11/2011

 

Michael Bossier, lecturer in theatre arts, will appear with comedian Will Durst at his Aug. 20 show in San Jose. StarkInsider.com 8/11/2011

 

Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger addressed this summer’s Kohn interns at the Jewish Community Federation. Jweekly.com 8/11/2011

 

Alum Will Jones is the new director of Information Technology at Hospice by the Bay. Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch 8/11/2011

 

Professor of Physics Zhigang Chen is studying new ways to pack more optical structures into the microscopic spaces of communication systems. Virtual-Strategy Magazine Aug. 2011

 

As a comedian, alum Rex Navarrete’s humorous stories are told from the perspective of a Filipino-American immigrant. Stockton Record 8/11/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Geosciences Tim Janssen comments on a new study about the influence of atmospheric pressure on rogue waves. Mother Nature Network 8/10/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on child hyperthermia deaths in parked cars is cited. Cherokeean Herald 8/10/11 ; Boston Globe 8/10/11

 

Alum Alka Raghuram directed "Burqa Boxers," a documentary about Muslim women boxers in India. Dear Cinema 8/10/11

 

Alum Max Good co-directed the documentary "Vigilante Vigilante" about people who combat graffiti with more graffiti. Berkeleyside 8/10/11

 

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel and Political Science Lecturer David Lee discuss San Francisco interim mayor Ed Lee's decision to run for a full term as mayor. San Jose Mercury News 8/9/11

 

Assistant Professor of Geosciences Tim Janssen comments on a new study about the influence of atmospheric pressure on rogue waves. BBC Our Amazing Planet 8/9/2011  


Assistant Professor of Public Administration Sheldon Gen says that students are now embracing the use of Wikipedia. California Watch 8/9/2011

Political Science Lecturer David Lee maintains that mayoral candidate Ed Lee’s nuts and bolts understanding of how policy gets implemented has helped him succeed with the budget and other initiatives during his short tenure as interim mayor. Atlanta Journal Constitution 8/8/2011

 

Even on mild days temperatures inside vehicles can rise to dangerous levels in minutes, according to research by geosciences faculty. San Angelo Standard Times 8/8/11

 

In this column, alum Daniel DeFord, who graduated in 2008, equates the bachelor’s degree to a high school diploma for the current generation.  Daily Breeze 8/7/11

 

Native American astronomer and alum Dennis Lamenti hopes to recruit more Native American students into the field of astronomy.  Indian Country Today Media Network 8/7/11

 

Alumna Fatemah Nikchehi credits the San Francisco's Court Appointed Special Advocates with providing the necessary stability for her to flourish despite a faulty foster youth system.  San Francisco Chronicle 8/7/11

 

Alumna Samantha Cummins has been hired as Director of Business Development for the architecture firm Fawley Bryant. The Bradenton Times 8/7/11

 

Independent filmmaker and alum Rodney Thompson, who owns Vine Street Films, is the subject of this Q&A. Kansas City Star 8/6/11

 

According to John Logan, director of labor studies, there is not a large amount of organizing going on nationally, and both legal and political climates have been hostile for unions. WSLS 8/6/11

 

Student Melissa Bruno made a 20-minute film for her thesis project that tells the story of two young working class females in the mid 90′s, dealing with the struggles of trying to maintain a friendship while growing up. Somerville News 8/6/11

 

Professor of Cinema Jenny Lau is interviewed about the significance of the film, “The Last Train Home,” which focuses on the 130 million migrant workers in China. Half Moon Bay Patch 8/5/11

 

This columnist reports on her experience of working with Marialice Kern, professor of kinesiology, who measured her overall body fat in the department’s laboratory.  San Francisco Chronicle 8/5/11

 

Professor of Management Ron Purser is among the winners of the 2011 Editorial Board House Cup given by Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Technology (MERLOT). The Morehead News 8/5/2011

 

Some of SF State’s fuel cell technology is maintained by FuelCell Energy, Inc. of Hartford, Conn. Hartford Business.com 8/5/2011

 

SF State ranks 6th in the U.S. for granting undergraduate degrees in journalism and communications-related studies to African American, Asian American, American Indian and Hispanic students. Diverse 8/4/2011

 

Associate Professor of Journalism Yumi Wilson discusses her multicultural heritage and how it has influenced her work as a journalist and teacher. Diverse 8/4/2011

 

The Smithsonian exhibit “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” co-curated by Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies Robert Keith Collins, is featured. Diverse 8/4/2011

 

Alum Gary E. Devlin was promoted to partner at the Los Angeles office of Loeb & Loeb, Attorneys at Law. Metropolitan News-Enterprise 8/4/2011

 

Alum Dan Akira Nishimura compares his experience as a middle-aged man returning to college to that of the title character in the new movie “Larry Crowne.” Rafu Shimpo 8/4/2011

 

SF State is among local universities with a campus in the south of Market or financial districts of San Francisco. Bay Citizen 8/4/2011

 

SF State and San Jose State do not guarantee campus-sponsored housing for returning students. San Jose Mercury News 8/4/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. DelmarvaNow.com 8/4/2011; The Palm Beach Post 8/3/2011 

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Cherokeean Herald 8/3/2011

 

Physics Professor Roger Bland comments on the best offshore location for listening to blue whales. Half Moon Bay Review 8/3/2011

 

Creative writing student Dan Johnson has published a novel, “The Perplexing Problem of the Porcelain Bandits.” Los Altos Town Cryer 8/3/2011

 

Incoming freshman Tina Cuevas is profiled as the San Bruno “Whiz Kid of the Week.” San Bruno Patch 8/3/2011

 

The alum Ayako Harashima, a painter,  is featured. San Jose Mercury News 8/3/2011

 

The band, Tea Leaf Green, was founded by Josh Clark, Scott Rager and Ben Chambers while they were students at SF State. The Desert Sun 8/3/2011

 

Alum Eric Forbes will be the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for the Northern Mariana Islands Council for the Humanities. Saipan Tribune 8/4/11

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the support behind the "Run, Ed Run" campaign to draft interim Mayor Ed Lee into the mayor's race. Bay Citizen 8/2/11

 

Alum Jane Taggart is exhibiting her paintings at Ygnacio Valley Library. Walnut Creek Patch 8/2/11

 

Professor of Cinema Jenny Lau will lead a discussion following the screening of the Chinese film "Last Train Home." Coastsider 8/2/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on hyperthermia deaths in hot cars is cited. KNXV ABC 8/2/2011; Capital Public Radio 8/1/2011

 

Police say an arrest is near in the missing person case of alum Michelle Le. Livermore Patch 8/1/2011

 

July

Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the election prospects of Interim Mayor Ed Lee. San Francisco Chronicle 7/31/2011

 

Alum Julie Pangelinan, CFO of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is profiled. Washington Post 7/31/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research on child hyperthermia deaths in parked cars is cited. Abilene Reporter News 7/31/2011

 

Alum Paul Jensen is the new director of community development for the city of San Rafael. Marin Independent Journal 7/29/2011

 

English Professor Beverly Voloshin’s artwork is on exhibit in Petaluma. Santa Rosa Press Democrat 7/29/2011  

 

Multimedia Studies Instructor Bert Monroy’s latest computer art features Times Square. Computerworld 7/29/2011

 

Alum Silvester Carl Henderson’s work as a teacher and musician is profiled. Pleasanton Patch 7/29/2011

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s research about hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. WTHR 7/28/2011; UPI 7/27/2011

 

This article features advice on design from alum Erin Feher, who is the new editor of California Home and Design. San Francisco Chronicle 7/28/2011

 

Alum Stephen Holland’s performance of 12th-century French music is profiled. Ashland Daily Tidings 7/28/2001

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null’s study about hyperthermia deaths in cars is cited. Arizona Public Media 7/28/2011

 

Alum Mary Kay Hickox was awarded an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant. San Francisco Chronicle 7/28/11

 

Psychology Lecturer Rosemarie Bowler has proposed a health study in East Liverpool, Ohio. The Review 7/28/2001

 

Professor of Communication Studies Joseph Tuman says it is difficult to compete in political campaigns without the financial infrastructure. San Jose Mercury News 7/27/2011

 

Jan Null, lecturer in geosciences and author of a study on deaths by hyperthermia, attended a special conference organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the increasing number of deaths of children who have been left alone in hot cars. New York Times 7/27/11; Detroit Free Press 7/27/11 ; Washington Post 7/26/11; Bloomberg News 7/26/11 ; Autos 7/26/11; Detroit News 7/26/11

Lecturer in Creative Writing Alice LaPlante talks about what led her to write a mystery about a detective suffering from Alzheimer's. Daily Beast 7/27/11

 

Jeff Duncan-Andrade, assistant professor of Raza studies, spoke last Saturday at a conference in Arizona, and an audio clip of his talk is featured. Tuscon Citizen 7/27/11

 

Alum Dan Wylie recounts stories from his favorite job -- a Gray Line tour bus driver in the 1970s and 80s. San Francisco Chronicle 7/27/11

 

This Q&A features Kenneth Kobre, professor of journalism, and prolific writer on photojournalism. Focus 7/27/11

 

SF State faculty and researchers are participating in the Fenway Institute and Boston University Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health. Bay Windows 7/26/2011

 

SF State is one of the academic libraries using the Sky River cataloging service. Campus Technology 7/25/2001

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee says that San Francisco district 10 is no longer a predominantly black district. San Francisco Chronicle 7/25/2011

 

The Welcome Back Initiative led by Associate Professor of Health Education Jose Ramon Fernandez Pena lessens the struggle for foreign-trained medical workers. American Medical News 7/25/2011

 

Alum Gerald Haslam discusses his new book, “In Thought and Action: The Enigmatic Life of S.I. Hayakawa.” Bakersfield Californian 7/25/2011

 

A columnist writes that San Francisco State University tuition increased by $2,000 since her daughter's enrollment two years ago.  Los Angeles Times 7/23/2011 

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null's research about temperatures in parked cars is cited. Dover Post 7/22/2011

 

Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development Wanda Lee has been named an ACE Fellow by the American Council on Education. Inside Higher Ed 7/22/2011 

 

Professor of Music Hafez Modirzadeh's new work, "In Convergence Liberation" will premiere in San Francisco this Saturday. San Francisco Examiner 7/22/2011

 

Management Lecturer Will Weinstein will lead a conversation series on Ethics in College Athletics in Honolulu. HawaiiBusiness 7/22/2011

 

Assistant Professor of Art History Gwen Allen comments on the future of artists' magazines. SF Examiner 7/22/11 

 

Biology Lecturer Jonathan Stern confirmed in 2008 that porpoises have returned to SF Bay. Bay Nature July - Sept. 2011

 

Graduate biology student Gavin Archbald's study about an invasive species of sea lavender is highlighted. Bay Nature July - Sept. 2011

 

Music Professor and saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh's music blends Western tonality with world music. San Francisco Chronicle 7/21/11

 

Alum Rupert Garcia was honored by the College of Ethnic Studies at an exhibit of his artwork at the de Young Museum. San Francisco Chronicle 7/21/11

Alum Doland Dahlstrom talks about his work as a local DJ.  San Francisco Chronicle 7/21/2011

 

Student Andrew Collins discusses the financial difficulties he faces in college. Half Moon Bay Review 7/20/2011

 

Los Altos students were top winners in the SF State Confucius Institute's Chinese essay-writing contest. Town Crier 7/20/2011

 

Faculty and staff from the geography department participated in the SF AIDS Walk. Bay Area Reporter 7/21/2011

 

A study by Jan Null, lecturer in geosciences, is cited in this article about hyperthermia. STL Today 7/21/2011

 

In response to a study that shows that federal workers are more likely to die from natural causes than be fired, John Sullivan, professor of management, suggests that dismissal rates below one percent indicate a serious management problem. MSNBC 7/20/11; NBC 7/20/11; USA Today 7/19/11; National Review Online 7/19/11

 

Alum Tom Tanioka helps engage students in a love for science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the Challenger Learning Center of the San Joaquin Valley. Sacramento Bee 7/20/11; Merced Sun Star 7/20/11

 

Alum Peter Hansen, Redding’s chief of police, has announced his retirement. A News Café 7/19/11

 

A study by Jan Null, lecturer in geosciences, showed that on average, the temperature inside a car rises 19 degrees in 10 minutes and 43 degrees in an hour, putting children and pets at risk of hyperthermia. WVNS 7/19/11; Chicago Sun Times 7/19/11

 

Nicole Daedone began her research on female sexuality while a graduate student at SF State. ABC 7/19/11

 

According to the Family Acceptance Project, gay and transgender young adults who feel highly rejected by parents and caregivers are more likely to suffer from negative health effects, including suicide. Salt Lake City Tribune 7/19/11

 

Professor of Business John Sullivan maintains that low departure rates in government jobs show a failure to release poor performers and those with obsolete skills.  USA Today 7/19/11

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null's study on the rapid rise of car interior temperatures is cited. The Beacon-News 7/18/11; HoumaToday 7/18/11

 

Research by SF State faculty that tracks death of children by hyperthermia after being left in hot cars is cited. Minnetonka Patch 7/18/11 ; Daily Comet 7/17/11; Winnipeg Free Press 7/16/11

 

Citizen scientists participate in the Great Bee Count Day, designed to gather data on the number and location of wild honeybees in the U.S. Reno Gazette Journal 7/17/11 ; Detroit Free Press 7/16/11; San Francisco Chronicle 7/16/11 ; Detroit Free Press 7/16/11 ; Monterey County Herald 7/16/11 ; The News Journal 7/16/11 ; San Jose Mercury News 7/15/11; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7/15/11

 

Gwen Allen, assistant professor of art history, comments on the eclectic choices made by a man who is suspected of stealing art from various galleries in New York City. San Francisco Chronicle 7/15/11

 

Gretchen LeBuhn, associate professor of biology, is calling on citizen scientists to help count wild bees throughout the U.S. on July 16.  Huffington Post 7/15/11; San Francisco Examiner 7/15/11 ; Alameda Patch 7/15/11

 

Camille T. Dungy, associate professor of creative writing, will read her work at the Iowa City Book Festival. Iowa City Patch 7/15/11

 

Alumna Marina Viter has joined the marketing team at the Sonoma Index-Tribune. Sonoma News 7/14/11

 

Creative Writing Lecturer Alice LaPlante’s debut mystery novel about a suspect with dementia was inspired by her own mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. USA Today 7/13/11; National Public Radio 7/14/11

 

Caitlyn Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, explains the program’s non-ideological approach to faith-based organizations. California Healthline 7/14/11

 

A recent graduate, Moin Kahn, is embarking on a motorcycle journey to engage with people and change their perceptions about both the U.S. and Pakistan. NBC Bay Area 7/14/11

 

Poet and Associate Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy describes Iowa City's literary culture as one that "seeps through the city." Iowa Press Citizen 7/14/11

 

Alum Jose Antonio Vargas brought his campaign to alter America's immigration debate to San Francisco this week. Bay Area Reporter 7/14/11

 

Gretchen LeBuhn, associate professor of biology, needs help from the public to count bees on July 16. KGO 7/13/11 ; Salt Lake City Tribune 7/13/11 ; Pulse of the Bay 7/13/11 ; The Seattle Times 7/13/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, has identified a bioluminescent mushroom not seen since 1840.  Mother Nature Network 7/13/11

 

Gretchen LeBuhn, associate professor of biology and director of the Great Sunflower Project, encourages people to join the Great Bee Count on July 16.  San Jose Mercury News 7/12/11; CBS5 7/11/11 ; Journal Sentinel 7/12/11

 

Michael Krasny, professor of English, writes about the changing influence of religion in U.S. politics. Times Union 7/12/11

 

Alumna Natasha Hogan has joined the Museum of Los Gatos as its new exhibitions manager. Los Gatos Weekly Times 7/11/11

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn is seeking help from citizen scientists to count bees on July 16 as part of a research effort to take stock of wild bees in the U.S. San Jose Mercury News 7/11/11; Marin Independent Journal 7/10/11 ; Atlanta Journal Constitution 7/11/11

 

Research by the Department of Geosciences analyzes how quickly the inside of a parked car can heat up, putting its occupants in danger of hyperthermia. Farmington Hills Patch 7/11/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, identified a bioluminescent mushroom last seen in 1840.  RedOrbit 7/10/11 ; Io9 7/10/11; USA Today 7/9/11; Tucson Citizen 7/9/11

 

According to research by the Family Acceptance Project, LGBT students carry the effects of being bullied well into adulthood.  Millburn-Shorthills Patch 7/10/11

 

Michael Krasny, professor of English, writes about the changing influence of religion in U.S. politics. San Francisco Chronicle 7/10/11

 

President Corrigan, in this article about the impact of budget cuts on public colleges and universities in California, commented that “the possibility of an additional $150 million more is shocking.” San Francisco Examiner 7/10/11

 

Alumna Marilyn Miller von Foerster has created a carrying system called the BackTpack, which she refers to as a healthy alternative to a traditional backpack. Statesman Journal 7/10/11

 

Creative Writing Lecturer Alice La Plante’s debut novel, the murder mystery “Turn of Mind,” is reviewed. Seattle Times 7/10/11; Winnepeg Free Press 7/10/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, has discovered a bioluminescent mushroom not seen since 1840. Daily Mail (U.K.) 7/8/11

 

Alice LaPlante, creative writing lecturer, has written a debut novel about an accomplished physician who loses her abilities to Alzheimer's disease.
Chicago Tribune 7/8/11

 

Alum Bonnie Saar runs a daycare academy that recently won two Reader's Choice awards for Best Family Child Care Center and Best Nonreligious Preschool in the East Bay. San Leandro Patch 7/8/11

 

Gretchen LeBuhn, associate professor of biology, is encouraging the public to participate in the Great Bee Count, scheduled for July 16, and help determine the status of the US bee population. San Francisco Chronicle 7/7/11 ;  CBS8 (San Diego) 7/7/11 ; Fresno Bee 7/8/11

 

Student Dominic Briones is among the eight new contestants competing on the live summer reality hit ‘Big Brother on CBS. 99.7 Now 7/7/11

 

Student Lisa Schooley was named to the Dean’s list for the College of Business. The Alameda Journal 7/7/11

 

Wim Kimmerer, senior research scientist at the Romberg Tiburon Center, was one of several experts who reviewed studies that focused on the ramifications of removing four dams from the Klamath River. Capital Press (subscription only) 7/7/11

 

A profile of jazz musician Andrew Speight, lecturer of jazz studies, highlights his devotion to the music of Charlie Parker. San Francisco Chronicle 7/7/11

 

In this article about the role that educators play in helping young illegal immigrants, the case of alum Jose Antonio Vargas is cited. Fox News Latino 7/7/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, has discovered a bioluminescent mushroom not seen since 1840. Wired 7/7/11; LiveScience 7/7/11; The Epoch Times 7/7/11

 

In the article about the role that educators play in helping young illegal immigrants, the case of alum Jose Antonio Vargas is cited. Parent Dish 7/7/11 ; eSchool News 7/7/11; National Public Radio 7/6/11; Seattle Post Intelligencer 7/6/11

 

Bullying of LGBT youth has long-term health consequences, according to research by the Family Acceptance Project. West Orange Patch 7/7/11

 

Alumna Annie Dossett has been promoted to superintendent of the Merced City School District. Merced Sun-Star 7/7/11

 

California State University has joined the list of universities with the fastest rising tuition. San Francisco Chronicle 7/7/11

 

John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses the difference between the U.S. and U.K. socio-political climate and the consequential impact on unions. Huffington Post 7/6/11

 

Kathleen McAfee, professor of international relations, comments on new market schemes like carbon credit trading, payments for ecosystem services and biodiversity derivatives, all ideas discussed at Nature Inc., a recent international meeting of social scientists. Inter Press Service 7/6/11

 

In this article, SF State is listed as one of several universities receiving funding from the PARSA Community Foundation.  The Fresno Business Journal 7/5/11

 

Caitlyn Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, will speak at a local committee hearing to discuss the health status of Latino LGBT youth. Bay Area Reporter 7/5/11

 

Research by the Family Acceptance Project suggests that the bullying experienced by LGBT young people can have long-term effects on their health and development. South Brunswick Patch 7/5/11

 

Creative Writing Lecturer Alice LaPlante’s debut novel "Turn of Mind," is called “artful, ambitious and arresting.”  San Francisco Chronicle 7/3/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null is tracking the number of deaths caused by children being left alone in hot vehicles. Asheville Citizen Times 7/3/11

 

This opinion piece about the immigrant experience references alum Jose Antonio Vargas who has revealed that he is an undocumented immigrant. Whittier Daily News 7/3/11

 

Biology student Sadaf Malik comments on the effect of state budget cuts on her education at SF State. NPR 7/2/11; Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7/3/11

 

Alum Jan Gauthier, a Marin landscape photographer, is noted for her signature style that “adds a haunting, timeless quality to her work..”  Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch 7/2/11

 

This opinion piece argues that the case of Jose Antonio Vargas, an alum and journalist who revealed he is an undocumented immigrant, raises new questions about the objectivity of the news media. Contra Costa Times 7/2/11

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn, director of the Great Sunflower Project, is asking all participants to upload their data on July 16, the day of the Great Bee Count. San Diego Union Tribune 7/1/11

 

Alum Susan Bradley has been appointed volunteer coordinator for Plainville Community Schools. Hartford Daily Courant 7/1/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on public reaction to the Federal Communication Commission's inaction against Harold Camping and his radio station network. New York Times 7/1/11

 

In this opinion piece, Professor of International Relations Andrei Tsygankov discusses relations between Russia and the West. Moscow Times 7/1/11

 

Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto has funding from the Department of Defense's Minerva Initiative to examine the role emotion plays in fueling ideologically driven hate and violence. The Progressive July 2011

 

June

In an effort to cut costs, universities such as SF State are increasing the use of lecturers and decreasing the number of tenure and tenure-track faculty. San Francisco Chronicle 6/30/11

 

Darlene Franklin, a researcher in the biology department, tested the bacterial content of fountain water at public schools in Oakland. Huffington Post 6/30/11

 

This article cites research by Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null about the number of deaths caused when children are left unattended in hot vehicles. The Monitor 6/30/11

 

This 1961 article from the San Francisco Chronicle archives references SF State research on the racial composition of the Ingleside neighborhood. San Francisco Chronicle 6/30/11

 

This editorial references alum Jose Antonio Vargas, who has revealed that he is an undocumented immigrant. North West Asian Weekly 6/30/11

 

Christopher Carrington, associate professor of sociology and Max Kirkeberg, professor emeritus of geography, discuss reasons why San Francisco has a declining number of male residents in their thirties. San Francisco Examiner 6/30/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin has discovered a new fungus, which he has named in honor of cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. Times Higher Education (U.K.) 6/30/11

Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, was the keynote speaker at an LGBT suicide prevention conference. Keen 6/30/11

 

Student Dominic Briones is taking part in the reality TV show "Big Brother." Suite 101 6/30/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses two new rules that apply to U.S. labor relations. The Hill 6/29/11

 

Alum Song Woo has established the Light House scholarship at Saint Mary's College. Contra Costa Times 6/29/11

 

Alum Rick Simas is director of a musical called "Five Course Love." Broadway World 6/29/11

 

Student Breena Nuñez comments on the appeal of Mission Pie. Wall Street Journal 6/29/11

 

In this op-ed former instructor Richard Clark discusses budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. OpEdNews 6/29/11

 

Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, was the keynote speaker at an LGBT suicide prevention conference. Bay Windows 6/29/11

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn is among the new appointees to Marin’s revamped Parks and Open Space Commission. Marin Independent Journal 6/28/11

 

Alumnus Bruce Rogers, the deputy chief of mission in the U.S. Embassy in Rīga, Latvia, has died. Latvians Online 6/28/11

 

This month is the fourth-rainiest June in San Francisco since 1849, says Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null. San Francisco Chronicle 6/28/11

 

This article about the pursuit of wealth references the book "Money and the Meaning of Life," by Professor of Philosophy Jacob Needleman. Business Daily Africa 6/28/11

 

Associate Professor of Asian American Studies Russell Jeung comments on San Francisco Chinatown's alley tours. San Francisco Chronicle 6/27/11

 

This opinion piece references an interview with Professor of Political Science Robert C. Smith regarding President Obama's racial identity. Los Angeles Times 6/27/11

 

Alum Kurt Krauthamer explains how he rediscovered one of his pieces of artwork after it was stolen in the 1970s. Sonoma Magazine 6/27/11

 

SF State Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null is interviewed about the temperature of car interiors. WSET (ABC) 6/27/11

 

The book "Ten Years that Shook the City: San Francisco 1968-1978," describes events such as the 1968 strike at SF State. San Jose Mercury News 6/27/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, identified a new species of mushroom and is the subject of this 3-Minute Interview. San Francisco Examiner 6/27/11 ;  Related articles: Digital Spy 6/26/11 ; AllGov 6/26/11 ; Irish Times 6/25/11

 

Wim Kimmerer, senior research scientist at Romberg Tiburon Center, has strong reservations about a plan to remove four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River to restore the Chinook salmon’s habitat. Sacramento Bee 6/27/11 ; Los Angeles Times 6/25/11

 

Exchange Bank announced that alumna Robyn Hettrich has joined the human resources department as a senior human resources business partner. North Bay Business Journal 6/27/11

 

This columnist shares his views about alum Jose Antonio Vargas and his revelation that he is an illegal immigrant. Twin Cities Press 6/26/11 ; related: Santa Cruz Sentinel 6/26/11; Hispanically Speaking News 6/25/11

 

This column focuses on the impact of bullying on the health of LGBT youth and cites a study by the Family Acceptance Project at SF State. South Orange Patch 6/26/11

 

In this article about the lower than average number of same-sex couples with children in San Francisco, Associate Professor of Sociology Chris Carrington comments that same-sex couples have chosen to move out of the city for the same reasons as opposite-sex couples: space, cost and playgrounds. San Francisco Examiner 6/26/11

 

Pat Tierney, professor and chair of the department of recreation, parks and tourism, explains that recent floods provide an exciting opportunity for those floating down the Yampa River. Denver Post 6/26/11

 

Alum Alex Trudeau Viriato has a budding film career. San Jose Mercury News 6/26/11

 

Ken White, general books manager of the SFSU Bookstore shares a list of top ten best sellers. Chronicle of Higher Education 6/26/11(subscription required)

 

Christopher Carrington, associate professor of sociology, says the new generation is overwhelmingly tolerant of all sexual orientations. The Bay Citizen 6/26/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses conservative outrage over new National Labor Relations Board rules that streamline the process for union certification elections. The Hill 6/24/11

 

Research by the Family Acceptance Project found that bullying of young people identify as LGBT is linked to long-term problems in their health and development. RiverDell Patch 6/24/11

 

Jose Antonio Vargas, an alumnus who won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting, announced that he is an illegal immigrant. NPR 6/24/11; Minneapolis Star-Tribune 6/24/11; World Magazine 6/24/11; ABS-CBN 6/24/11; Business Week 6/23/11

 

This overview of social networking sites for gardeners references SF State's Great Sunflower Project. San Francisco Chronicle 6/23/11

 

Graduate student Gavin Deare tried portrait photography as part of a class at Diablo Valley College. Inside Bay Area 6/23/11

 

Alum Sue Chelini was honored by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for her contributions to athletic administration. San Rafael Patch 6/23/11

 

Alameda County declared June 5 as David Peterson Day, in honor of alum and longtime educator David Peterson. Inside Bay Area 6/23/11

 

Alum Sterling James is profiled for her career as a radio DJ. San Francisco Chronicle 6/23/11

 

James Di Dio, who attended SF State, was shot in a park in Oakley. Contra Costa Times 6/24/11

 

Alumnus Jose Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, revealed that he is in the United States illegally.  New York Times 6/22/11; CBC 6/23/11; PhilStar 6/23/11 ; Salon 6/23/11 ; Blue Ridge Now 6/23/11 ; Newser 6/23/11 ; Asian Journal 6/23/11; Manilla Bulletin 6/23/11 ; The News Tribune 6/23/11 ; Forbes 6/23/11 ; San Francisco Chronicle 6/23/11 ; Seattle Times 6/22/11 ; KSRO 6/22/11 ; Herald Sun 6/22/11 ;  Fox Reno 6/22/11; CBS News 6/22/11 ; Lincoln Journal Star 6/22/11 ; WNYT 6/22/11 ; Associated Press 6/22/11 ;; Fox News 6/22/11

 

Belinda Reyes, director of the Cesar Chavez Institute, suggests that the recent census indicates that the Mission has lost some of its attractiveness to new Latino immigrants. Mission Local 6/23/11

 

Dennis Desjardin, professor of biology, has identified a new species of mushroom that he has named after SpongeBob SquarePants. CBBC News 3/23/11 ; Newsday 6/22/11(subscription required); 3 News (NZ) 6/23/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin has identified a new mushroom species, which he has named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. BBC News 6/22/11 ; Guardian (U.K.) 6/22/11; Tulsa World 6/22/11; Chicago Sun-Times 6/21/11Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6/20/11 ; New York Post 6/20/11

 

In this opinion piece, Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, discusses her research on how family members' response to children's sexual orientation affects children's health and mental health. Huffington Post 6/21/11

 

This article references research by Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null on the dangers of leaving children inside parked vehicles. WMBF News 6/21/11 ; The Daily News Journal 6/21/11

 

Alum Johnny Mathis will open the San Francisco Symphony's "Summer and the Symphony" Season. San Jose Mercury News 6/21/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin names a newly identified mushroom after a much beloved cartoon character, SpongeBob SquarePants. TV Week 6/21/11 ; TG Daily 6/21/11 ; Alton Telegraph 6/20/11

 

Professor of Geosciences Toby Garfield leads SF State’s participation in a collaborative effort to map ocean currents along the Pacific coast of the United States. LiveScience 6/21/11; MSNBC 6/20/11

 

In an article about dangers to pets when left in hot cars, SF State’s study that tracks deaths from hyperthermia is cited. Advisor and Source 6/21/11 ; related: Atlanta Journal Constitution 6/21/11; Brownsville Herald 6/20/11

 

The book “What is God?” by Professor of Philosophy Jacob Needlemen, is reviewed. Huffington Post 6/20/11

 

Alum David Hall wrote the screenplay for the film “Pure Shock Value,” which will be the centerpiece feature film at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Broadway World 6/20/11

Political Science Lecturer David Lee says that Asian and gay communities in San Francisco can work effectively together on areas of common interest. San Francisco Examiner 6/20/11

 

Biology Professor Dennis Desjardin has identified a new species of mushroom that he has named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. San Francisco Chronicle 6/19/11; related: Newser 6/17/11

 

SF State faculty participate as volunteers in San Quentin’s Prison University Project. WBEZ 6/19/11; NPR 6/19/11

 

Alum Daniel Orozco’s writing career is profiled and his first book, “Orientation,” is discussed. The Oregonian 6/19/11

 

This opinion piece is about S.I. Hayakawa by alum Gerald Haslam, who has written a biography about him. The Bakersfield Californian 6/18/11 

 

Another child has died from hyperthermia after being left in a hot car, an incident tracked by Jan Null, lecturer in meteorology. WSBT 6/18/11; related: Tucker Patch 6/18/11

 

Alum George Marcus—business leader and philanthropist—is featured. Palo Alto Online

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin discovered a new mushroom species that he has named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. The Mirror (U.K.) 6/17/11; MSNBC 6/16/11 ; Empowered News 6/17/11 ; The Register 6/17/11; Metro 6/17/11; Mongabay.com 6/17/11 ; Kopalnia Wiedzy (Poland) 6/17/11 ; Herald Sun 6/17/11

 

In this article that warns of the dangers of leaving young children in hot cars, a study by Lecturer Jan Null, who tracks deaths by hyperthermia, is cited. Tucson Citizen 6/17/11

 

Robert Collins, assistant professor of American Indian Studies, comments on the oppression faced by people of a dual African American and American Indian heritage. Montgomery Advertiser 6/17/11

 

SF State’s College of Ethnic Studies provided partial funding to support an exhibition and program series, entitled "Nuchi du Takara: Lessons from the Battle of Okinawa." Rafu Shimpo 6/16/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin discovered a new mushroom species that he has named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. LiveScience 6/16/11; World Science 6/16/11; Biology News Net 6/16/11; Fox News 6/16/11; The Epoch Times 6/15/11

 

SF State ranks among the top 20 colleges most committed to community service, according to USA Today. USA Today 6/15/11

 

Student Airial Clark needs volunteers to participate in a study on polyamory among people of color living in the East Bay. Oakland Local 6/14/11

 

Alumna Alizia Latimore will receive the Ronald D. Blackburn Talented Tenth Award for her educational and career achievements. San Francisco Sentinel 6/14/11

 

Alumna Maria Ginsbourg writes about her fascination with Singapore. Hispanic LA 6/14/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, an associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on the political bent of Egyptians living in the U.S.  Al-Masry Al-Youm 6/14/11

 

This article details the shifts in leadership positions at SF State, including Nancy Hayes being named interim vice president of administration and finance. San Francisco Business Times 6/13/11

 

The American Bar Association has selected alum Toby J. Rothschild, general counsel for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, as this year’s recipient of its Dosey Award, which honors individuals whose work supports the poor. Metropolitan News-Enterprise 6/13/11

 

SF State is one of the local educational institutions working with the Pacifica Spindrift School of Performing Arts to bring dance opportunities to area youth.  Pacifica Patch 6/13/11

 

David Lee, lecturer in political science, comments on the potential loss of power to Latinos under proposed legislative redistrictricting. New America Media 6/13/11

 

This article references PG&E’s plans to install two fuel cells at SF State. Gigaom 6/13/11

 

The family of missing former student Michelle Le is getting help from KlaasKids Foundation in their search for her.  San Jose Mercury News 6/12/11

 

In this opinion piece Professor Emerita Hermine Marshall challenges the notion of matching age with grade and calls for better teacher preparation that provides skills to accommodate the range of children in classes.  The New York Times 6/12/11

 

Recent graduate Iulia Bodeanu has been appointed education assistant at Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa.  Santa Rosa Press Democrat 6/12/11

 

Three Guardian Scholars who graduated in May are profiled. San Francisco Bay View 6/11/11

 

In this “Know It All” column, alum Charles Hall's invention of the water bed is mentioned. San Mateo Daily Journal 6/11/11

 

In this article about another tragic death of an infant after being left in a hot car, Lecturer Jan Null’s research that tracks deaths from hyperthermia is mentioned. The Monitor 6/13/11; related: Carroll County Times 6/12/11; Tri State Defender 6/10/11

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg comments on solutions that could protect Panama's endangered frogs against the deadly Chytrid fungus. Reuters 6/10/11 Related article: Reuters 6/10/11

 

The funeral for firefighter and alum Anthony Valerio will be held Friday, June 10. San Jose Mercury News 6/10/11 ; San Francisco Sentinel 6/9/11

 

In his keynote address at SF State's Commencement, U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich said the California dream is being starved to death through budget cuts to public higher education. San Francisco Chronicle 6/9/11

 

Jan Null, lecturer in geosciences, discusses this spring's unusual weather phenomena. CBS news 6/9/11 ; KAJ18 6/9/11

 

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a new course about the culture of Muslims and Jews. j, the Jewish News Weekly 6/9/11

 

Professor of Secondary Education Penelope Flores will show her artwork at an Oakland exhibit about Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal. Asian Journal 6/9/11

 

Alum Dalia Ceja has joined her family's business, Ceja Vineyards, as director of sales and marketing. Napa Valley Register 6/9/11

 

Research by Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null, regarding unsafe temperatures inside automobiles, is cited in this article. Tulsa Beacon 6/9/11

 

Student Alizia Latimore is a recipient of the Ronald D. Blackburn Talented Tenth Award for educational achievement. San Francisco Bay View 6/9/11

 

Alum Dan Hicks, a musician, is profiled.  Bakersfield Californian 6/9/11

 

In this interview, alum and Theatre Arts Lecturer Mark Jackson recounts how he obtained a script of “Metamorphosis” from a colleague at SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 6/9/11

 

Gretchen Lebuhn, associate professor of biology, is a contender for a seat on the Marin County Parks and Open Space Commission.  Marin Independent Journal 6/9/11

 

A recent study on the health impacts of teenage bullying, conducted by Family Acceptance Project Director Caitlin Ryan and others, is cited in this article. Keen News Service 6/8/11

 

A study by Meteorology Lecturer Jan Null shows that temperatures inside vehicles can climb quickly even in mild weather, leading to deaths from hypothermia. NOLA.com 6/8/11

 

Alumna Christina Hedström is the new executive director of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce. Wellsville Daily 6/8/11

 

Commenting at a job fair organized by Rep. Jackie Speier, alum Mitch Uzunoglu said "I don’t think the job market is as bad as people think it is."  San Mateo Daily Journal 6/8/11

 

Alumna Alicia Gomez is featured for her involvement in a community beautification project. San Diego Reader 6/7/11

 

The family of missing former student Michelle Le believes that she is alive. Pacifica Patch 6/7/11

 

Each year salmon pens are tethered to the dock at SF State’s Romberg Tiburon Center, where the fish grow before being released into the Bay over the summer. San Jose Mercury News 6/7/11

 

Fred Astren, professor of Jewish Studies, says the comic book imagery of “Foreskin Man” is intended to provoke anti-Semitic beliefs. San Francisco Chronicle 6/7/11

 

A civil grand jury found fault with the San Mateo Community College District for building a fitness center without first adequately informing the public about the use of public funding; SF State is referenced as having a fitness center.. San Jose Mercury News 6/6/11

 

A reward is now offered in the case of the missing former SF State student, Michelle Le. San Francisco Examiner 6/6/11 ; Dublin Patch 6/6/11

 

Research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, found that anti-LGBT bullying at school “is strongly linked” to negative mental health for its victims.  South Florida Gay News 6/6/11

 

SF State unveils statue in honor of former coaches. Comcast Sports Bay Area 6/6/11

 

After a cool spring, a hot humid day can be difficult for runners whose bodies have not had time to acclimate to the new weather, says Anne Thilges, lecturer in biology. Chicago Tribune 6/6/11; related: Chicago Tribune 6/5/11

 

Former SF State student Michelle Le is still missing. Rancho Bernardo Patch 6/6/11

The funeral for firefighter and alum Anthony Valerio will be on Friday. KTVU 6/5/11 ; Fox Reno 6/4/11 ; San Francisco Appeal 6/5/11; NBC; 6/5/11; NBC 6/5/11 

 

Jan Null, lecturer in meteorology, suggests that the Bay Area will see record rainfall for June. San Francisco Chronicle 6/5/11

 

Alumna Arwa Al Modwah has launched a campaign to fight obesity in Abu Dhabi.  Gulf News 6/5/11

 

This parent writes about the ritual of picking up her child from college for the summer. Los Angeles Times 6/4/11


Alum Gregory Barnes will become the new principal of Jordan Middle School. Palo Alto Online 6/4/11

 

The health of alumna Katrina Howell, who needs a lung transplant, has worsened. North County Times 6/4/11

 

Gwen Allen, assistant professor of art, comments on the 1960s Fluxus movement.  New York Times 6/3/11

 

Student Danielle Steffenhagen will work as a summer intern at the Elk Grove Citizen. Elk Grove Citizen 6/3/11

 

Student Austin Dawn will serve as the spokeswoman for a start-up tech company that actor Ashton Kutcher is launching. The Wrap 6/3/11
 
Veteran theater actor and alum Paul Halem is taking on a new role as a playwright with the production of his first play, “Life Cycles.” News Chieftan 6/2/11

 

Associate Professor and Chair of Labor Studies John Logan discusses negotiations between the San Francisco Municipal Transport Agency and its unionized workers. San Francisco Examiner 6/2/11 
 
A study by SF State faculty tracks deaths of children from hyperthermia due to being left in a hot car. Rocktown Weekly 6/2/11

 

This summer SF State will pilot a new program to improve the college readiness of incoming freshman. KQED Radio 6/2/11

 

Assistant Professor Vance Vredenburg helped establish a website that involves citizen scientists in documenting amphibian communities.  Laboratory Equipment News 6/2/11

 

Alumna Sayo Fujioka is interviewed about her involvement with student organizations. City on the Hill Press 6/2/11

 

Graduate student Carrie Craig was recognized as a provost scholar for the 2010-11 school year. The Bellingham Herald 6/1/11

 

Many coordinated efforts are under way to persuade the CSU to drop its ban on foreign study in Israel. Jewish Journal 6/1/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses the tone of conservative attacks against the National Labor Relations Board after the federal agency issued a complaint against Boeing. Guardian (U.K.) 6/1/11 ; The Hill 6/1/11

 

Belinda Reyes, director of the Cesar Chavez Institute, said she is surprised by the growth in the Latino population in the South. San Francisco Chronicle 6/1/11

 

A study by faculty at SF State found that cracking open the windows of a car in hot weather had little effect on the temperature rising inside the vehicle, putting pets, children and the elderly at risk of hyperthermia.  Times & Transcript 6/1/11; related: Daily American 5/31/11; ABC 5/31/11

 

May

Vance Vredenburg, assistant professor of biology, offers his expert opinion on newly published research regarding threats facing amphibian populations. Nature 5/31/11

 

Three children have died of hyperthermia after being left in hot vehicles, bringing the total number of deaths to at least 500 since 1998, according to a study by SF State faculty. WSBT 5/30/11; Palm Beach Post 5/31/11

 

SF State Commencement speaker Jeffrey Bleich talked about the value of a low-cost education. San Francisco Chronicle 5/30/11

 

Mike Hofler, who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after four years in Iraq and Afghanistan, received effective counseling that helped him attend SF State, graduating this year with a bachelor’s in social work.  San Francisco Chronicle 5/30/11

 

Jason Henderson, assistant professor of geography, comments on the evolving debate about density in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 5/29/11

 

Alum Alex Viriato is profiled. Livermore Patch 5/28/11

 

San Carlos Assistant City Manager Brian Moura was awarded the Outstanding Public Service Award from San Francisco State University. San Carlos Patch 5/27/11

 

Research by Jan Null, lecturer of meteorology, who tracks hyperthermia deaths of children left in vehicles, is cited. Cherokee Tribune 5/27/11; related: Orlando Sentinel 5/26/11 ; Kennesaw Patch 5/26/11

 

Russian immigrants get top honors at SF State Commencement. j., The Jewish Weekly 5/26/11

 

Alumna Angela Greenwood, a television news anchor in Joplin, lost all of her belongings when the recent tornado hit the city.  San Jose Mercury News 5/26/11

 

Vance Vredenburg, assistant professor of biology, helped launch a new website that will help citizen scientists gather information about amphibians around the world.  San Francisco Business Times 5/26/11 ; TMC.net 5/26/11

 

Research by Jan Null, lecturer in meteorology, is cited in this article about the death of a girl from hyperthermia after being left alone in a hot car. Houston Chronicle 5/25/11Austin American-Statesman 5/25/11;ABC13 5/25/11

 

Alum Jason Villalobos is the new face of an ad campaign that encourages people with HIV to seek treatment. The Bay Area Reporter 5/26/11

 

Chris Bettinger, associate professor of sociology, comments on a new study that analyzes demographic data on the homeless in San Francisco. SF Public Press 5/25/11

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn's Great American Sunflower Project is profiled. Bay Nature 5/25/11

 

Kimberlee Mountain was chosen as one of ten recipients to receive the symbolic investiture of the hood at SF State's Commencement. Redding Record-Searchlight 5/25/11

 

Through AmeriCorps, alumna Danielle Daniel works to improve the lives of others. The Redwood Times 5/25/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin’s discovery of a luminescent fungus, Mycena luxaeterna, made the top ten list of new species for 2010. PlanetSave 5/25/11 ; National Geographic 5/24/11

 

President Corrigan was among the CSU leaders to meet with Gov. Brown about state funding for higher education. Fresno Bee 5/24/11

 

Professor of Biology Dennis Desjardin’s discovery of a luminescent fungus, Mycena luxaeterna, made the top ten list of new species for 2010. Popular Science 5/23/11 ; TruthDive 5/24/11; Sify 5/24/11; Daily India 5/24/11

 

Jon Funabiki, director of the Renaissance Journalism Center, comments that the loss of jobs in journalism is a wake-up call for everyone interested in preserving the public-service work of journalists.  SF Public Press 5/23/11

 

Jeffrey Duncan-Andrade, associate professor of Raza Studies, discusses young people's motivations for joining gangs. San Jose Mercury News 5/23/11


City supervisors will vote this week on redevelopment plans for the Park Merced neighborhood, just south of SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 5/23/11


Alum Bryan Johnk is opening a Paul Mitchell salon trade school in Petaluma. North Bay Business Journal 5/23/11


Jose Ramon Fernandez-Pena, associate professor of health education and founder of the Welcome Back Initiative, discusses his work helping foreign-trained health professionals to get licensed and employed in the U.S. San Francisco Examiner 5/22/11

 

Sociology student Marilyn Bunag is a board member for Compass, a nonprofit that serves homeless families. San Francisco Chronicle 5/22/11


New research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, suggests that anti-LGBT bullying at school "is strongly linked" to negative mental health for its victims. Oregon Daily Emerald 5/22/11


Yenbo Wu, associate vice president for international education, comments on the conduct of commercial recruiting agents that are sometimes used by international students applying to American colleges. Bloomberg 5/22/11


Alum Jamie Lease took part in a fundraiser on the Tuolumne River called "Paddle to the Sea." Modesto Bee 5/22/11


Alum Karen West discusses her work as director of events and conferences for the independent bookstore Book Passage. Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch 5/22/11

 

Asian American Studies student and Ethnic Studies hood recipient, Kyaw Min "Joe" Oo is profiled. San Mateo Times/San Jose MercuryNews.com 5/21/11


In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses the conservative attack on the National Labor Relations Board and overall threat to the labor movement in the U.S. Houston Chronicle 5/21/11 ; Guardian (U.K.) 5/20/11

 

Alum Richard Quartaroli is retiring from his position as special collections librarian at Northern Arizona University. Greenfield Daily Reporter 5/19/11

 

Alum Harry Mavrogenes announced he's resigning from his position as executive director of San Jose’s redevelopment agency. San Jose Mercury News 5/20/11


Mitchell Marks, associate professor of management, discusses what investors will expect from LinkedIn following the companies' initial public offering and high stock price. Bay Citizen 5/19/11

 

Financial advisors often play the role of psychologist, says Assistant Professor of Finance Todd Feldman. Financial Planning 5/20/11


Opera singer Joe Kinyon received valuable acting training while a student at SF State. Times Herald 5/20/11


New research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, suggests that anti-LGBT bullying at school "is strongly linked" to negative mental health for its victims. Bay Area Reporter 5/19/11 ; Tucson Sentinel 5/19/11


In this article about the influence of Cuban music and dance on the Bay Area arts scene, John Calloway, lecturer and musician, is cited as one of the best-known local performers.  New York Times 5/19/11


This article about Vida Blue references President Robert A. Corrigan as one of the first two winners of the Mensch Award, which honors non-Jews who have made exemplary contributions to sports Northern California. j., The Jewish Weekly 5/19/11

 

Abraham Aviles-Scott, who's worked for almost 20 years to educate people about HIV/AIDS and other social issues, will be among students honored at SF State’s Commencement this Saturday. Bay Area Reporter 5/19/11


Assistant Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn, who started with just 15 volunteers to count bees, now has more than 75,000 citizen scientists. Scientific American 6/11

 

According to research by Francis Neely, associate professor of political science, the majority of voters like the ranked-choice voting method. Press Herald 5/19/11

 

SF State officials suggest future cuts to the budget are possible without tax increases.  San Francisco Examiner 5/19/11

 

Research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, reports that anti-LGBT bullying at school is strongly linked to negative mental health for its victims. Keen News Service 5/18/11

 

Martin Linder, associate professor of design and industry, is the subject of this 3-Minute Interview in which he discusses the iDo outreach program. San Francisco Examiner 5/17/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, director of labor studies, discusses the conservative attack on the National Labor Relations Board and overall threat to the labor movement in the U.S. The News Tribune 5/17/11

 

Assistant Professor of Journalism Yumi Wilson is profiled. Pacifica Patch 5/17/11

 

Visalia City Councilman and alum Michael Lane resigned Tuesday to accept a job in San Francisco. Visalia Times-Delta 5/17/11

 

SF State receives Presidential Award for community service as part of the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor roll, announced last week by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Examiner.com 5/17/11

 

In this opinion piece, an SF State student expresses her concerns over the impact of the economy on the college experience. New America Media 5/17/11

 

Alum Mike Buffo’s career is profiled. Monterey County Herald 5/17/11

 

Professor of Kinesiology Susan Zieff comments on a San Francisco Giants video that attempts to counter homophobic behavior.  San Francisco Chronicle 5/17/11

 

Alumna Margaret Boyd will be the new principal at Lake Cormorant Elementary School in DeSoto County, Missouri. DeSoto Times Today 5/17/11

 

New research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, reports that anti-LGBT bullying at school is strongly linked to negative mental health for its victims. Bay Windows 5/16/11; Huffington Post 5/16/11


Biology student Tina Cheng combed through museum specimens to link a fungus to the deaths of amphibians. Charlotte Observer 5/15/11


SF State’s Great Sunflower Project is looking for more "citizen scientists" from across the United States and Canada who are willing to create pollinator habitats for native bees. Lincoln Journal Star 5/14/11


This columnist compares today’s developments in Tucson’s public education systems to riots and unrest at SF State in 1968.  The Arizona Republic 5/14/11


This review is about Tea Leaf Green, a band formed in 1996 when Scott Rager and the band's original bassist, Ben Chambers, met at SF State. Seattle Post-Intelligencer 5/14/11

 

More than 1,000 scientists, social scientists, students and policy makers from all over the world are registered for the International Marine Conservation Congress, according to the Congress Chairwoman and Associate Professor of Geography Ellen Hines. Times Colonist 5/13/11

 

SF State is one of six colleges nationwide to receive Presidential Awards in the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to community service, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Sacramento Bee 5/12/11

 

BART conducted a seat lab at SF State on Wednesday, allowing riders to give feedback on train seat samples. NBC11 5/12/11

 

SF State will build a dramatic new arts center, designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture. 7x7 5/11/11


Alumnus and business leader George Marcus will receive an honorary degree at SF State's Commencement. Los Altos Town Crier 5/11/11


Alumna Louisa McCune-Elmore has been named executive director of the Kirkpatrick Foundation. Oklahoman 5/11/11

 

The Santa Monica-Malibu United School District School Board has selected alumna Sandra Lyon as its new superintendent. Santa Monica Dispatch 5/11/11

 

Opening Friday at the Napa Valley Museum is "A Year in Flowers," botanical sketches by alumna Nina Antze. Napa Valley Register 5/11/11

 

Alum Bob Nasmith’s acting career is profiled. Toronto Star 5/11/11

 

At a meeting of the CSU finance committee in Long Beach, President Robert A. Corrigan testified about the impact that budget cuts have already had on SF State. KTTV 5/11/11 ; Forbes 5/10/11


Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell discusses the benefits of focusing on the positive aspects of the past. Science and Religion Today 5/10/11


Alum Booker T. Jones has released a new album titled "The Road From Memphis." IBN Live 5/10/11


Alum Bruce Reyes-Chow will speak at Austin College's Commencement and will receive an honorary degree. North Texas E-news 5/10/11


Alum Angie Salado, who has a brain tumor, will be the recipient of a benefit dinner to raise support for her health care costs. Corning Observer 5/10/11

 

People who remember the past fondly are more likely to experience greater happiness in the present, according to a new study by SF State researchers. U.S. News and World Report 5/10/11


VWR International’s move to Visalia will save the company millions annually in reduced wages and benefits, said John Logan, director of labor studies. San Mateo Daily Journal 5/10/11


Within 10 minutes of being left in the sun with the windows closed, the temperatures inside a vehicle rise an average of 19 degrees, according to research by SF State faculty. Omaha World-Herald 5/10/11


Alumna Sandra Lyon will be the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's new superintendent. The Look Out News 5/10/11

 

Alum Sandra Lyon has been named superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Malibu Patch 5/9/11


Alumna Wesla Whitfield and her husband, a singing duo, are profiled in this article. San Francisco Chronicle 5/9/11

 

Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich will keynote SF State's Commencement. Inside Higher Ed 5/9/11

 

Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki expects to see increasing diversity and fragmentation in the ethnic media market, including among student newspapers. Diverse 5/9/11


This article discusses redevelopment plans for Park Merced, adjacent to the SF State campus. Digital Journal 5/8/11


Graduate student Tina Cheng and Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg have used museum samples of amphibians to track the path of a fungus that is killing salamanders and frogs. Los Angeles Times 5/7/11 ; Kansas City Star 5/7/11


Graduating senior Kimberlee Mountain will receive the symbolic hood at commencement on behalf of students in the College of Education. Daily News (Tehama, Calif.) 5/6/11


Alum Nancy Hensel will give the commencement speech at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Kearney Hub (Neb.) 5/5/11

 

SF State research indicates the inside temperature of a car can rise 19 degrees in just ten minutes, putting people and pets in jeopardy. News On 6 5/5/11


Jose Ramon Fernández-Peña, founder of the Welcome Back program, was honored by The California Wellness Foundation as a "Champion of Health Professions Diversity." Asian Journal 5/5/11


Chair and Professor of Raza Studies Teresa Carrillo described the battle between the Mexicans and French that is commemorated on Cinco de Mayo. CBS5 5/5/11

 

How one thinks about the past affects happiness in the present, according to new research by Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell and graduating senior Jia Wei Zhang. UPI 5/5/11; FOX news 5/5/11; Saga Health News 5/5/11; Hindustan Times 5/5/11; MedIndia 5/5/11

 

San Francisco State University Police were called in to assist Sacramento State University Police at a recent student protest. Sacramento News Review 5/5/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies says that teachers have gone from being everyone's favorite public employees to being viewed as the cause of the ills of the entire educational system. Guardian (U.K.) 5/4/11

 

Alum Donald Gibson has been named interim dean of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. Minuteman News Center 5/4/11

 

Alum Heather Mellon is a blogger for Castro Valley Patch. Castro Valley Patch 5/4/11

 

Positive memories of the past could be key to happiness in the present, according to new research published by Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell and graduating senior Jia Wei Zhang. Guardian (U.K.) 5/4/11; Daily Mail (U.K.) 5/4/11; The Independent (U.K.) 5/4/11 ; Express (U.K.) 5/4/11; The Telegraph (U.K.) 5/4/11; Top News (New Zealand) 5/4/11; Charisma 5/4/11

 

SF State's Asian American Studies Department is profiled. Hyphen Magazine 5/4/11

 

Student Courtney Hendrix runs practices at the Golden State Roller Girls roller derby league. San Ramon Patch 5/3/11


Alum and KTVU meteorologist Bill Martin is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 5/3/11

 

Graduate student Tina Cheng and Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg studied pickled salamanders and frogs from museum collections in order to trace the spread of an amphibian-killing fungus. UPI 5/3/11

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg uses a bacterial bath to save yellow-legged frogs from a deadly fungus. Bloomberg 5/3/11

 

In this opinion piece, Assistant Professor of Public Administration Eric Zeemering discusses how public sector employees contribute to their communities. San Jose Mercury News 5/3/11

 

Alum Katy Birmbaum is on the advisory board of the internet startup Tripping, which connects world travelers with local hosts. Inc. Magazine May 2011


Graduate student Tina Cheng and Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg studied pickled salamanders and frogs from museum collections in order to trace the spread of an amphibian-killing fungus. San Francisco Chronicle 5/3/11 ; ABC7 5/2/11; Discovery News 5/2/11; Physorg.com 5/2/11


Positive memories of the past could be key to happiness in the present, according to new research published by Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell and graduating senior Jia Wei Zhang. Livescience 5/3/11; The Telegraph (U.K.) 5/3/11 ; Times of India 5/3/11 ; Daily Bhaskar 5/3/11 ; Daily News & Analysis 5/3/11

 

Despite budget cuts, SF Promise continues to guarantee admission to SF State for local area students who meet eligibility requirements. San Francisco Examiner 5/2/11 ; KNTV 5/2/11


This opinion piece profiles alum Sokhom Mao, a graduate of the Guardian Scholars program. Huffington Post  5/2/11

 

Philosophy Lecturer Ann Robertson discusses her struggle to support her daughter through law school. Sarasota Herald Tribune 5/1/11

 

April

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn discusses the Great Sunflower Project. San Jose Mercury News 4/30/11


In this article about Canadian and American politics, Charles Postel, associate professor of history, says populism has been claimed by the far-right Tea Party.  Toronto Star 4/30/11


In this opinion piece, Associate Professor and Director of Labor Studies John Logan argues that anti-union bills in the U.S. violate International Labor Organization conventions. San Jose Mercury News 4/30/11


SF State recently hosted thousands of high school seniors as part of a city wide day of field trips to higher education institutions. San Francisco Chronicle 4/29/11


Alums Emily Lou, Gabriel Diani and Etta Devine showed their horror movie "The Selling" at the San Francisco International Film Festival. San Francisco Appeal 4/29/11


Alum Pia Helm co-produced the movie "Night of the Alien," which is showing at the Santa Cruz Film Festival.  Good Times (Santa Cruz) 4/29/11

 

Joel Kassiola. Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, expresses his concern over the privatization of higher education in this letter to the editor. San Francisco Chronicle 4/29/11


Joe Tuman, Professor of Communication Studies, talks about the importance of humor in politics. Politico 4/29/11


Student Kimberlee Mountain has been named one of only eight Hood scholars, a top academic honor given to graduating students.  A News Café (online publication) 4/29/11


Alum Angel Borrelli trains athletes on the baseball pitching motion and how to fine-tune it to maximize performance. San Jose Mercury News 4/29/11


More than 4,000 San Francisco high school students will visit college campuses, including SF State, on Friday to learn about the transition from high school to college. San Francisco Examiner 4/28/11

 

Alum Vincent O’Leary, who is credited with reinvigorating the State University of New York at Albany during his 13 years as president, died April 22 at age 86. New York Times 4/28/11

 

Alum Johnny Mathis recently recorded the song “Crazy,” made popular by Patsy Cline in 1961.  Chicago Tribune 4/28/11


Alum Michael Neumann discusses his musical career. Valley Community Newspapers 4/28/11


In this article about the economy, SF State student Ashley Yates remarks that she is confident she'll build a career in health care but expects money to be tighter in her lifetime.  Detroit News 4/28/11


Gretchen LeBuhn, an associate professor of biology, entered the debate concerning a community garden in Corte Madera. Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch 4/27/11

 

Professor of Cinema Bill Nichols moderated a discussion on documentaries at the San Francisco International Film Festival. The Examiner 4/27/11

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg uses a bacterial bath to save yellow-legged frogs from the deadly fungal menace chytridomycosis. National Parks Conservation Association Magazine Spring 2011

 

Alumna Cameron Mesirow of the band Glasser is profiled. South Bend Tribune 4/25/11

 

Biology Lecturer Jonathan Stern is widely considered the world’s expert on Minke whales. Pacific Sun 4/25/11

 

This article looks at the increase in enrollment at private universities in response to fiscal pressure that may impact the CSU system. San Francisco Chronicle 4/23/11

 

The first-ever interfaith seder at SF State was made possible with funding from the Walter and Elise Haas Fund. j., The Jewish Weekly 4/21/11

 

Thanh Diep, the first graduate of Neil and Pegi Young’s Bridge School in Hillsborough, California, graduated from SF State in 2005. Samaritan Magazine 4/21/11

 

Aaron Belkin, associate professor of political science, will be a community grand marshal in the upcoming Pride Parade.  Bay Area Reporter 4/21/11


Alumna and musician Cameron Mesirow is profiled in this article. Bellingham Herald 4/21/11

 

The Creative Writing Department will present the Gina Berriault Award to Susan Straight.  San Francisco Chronicle 4/21/11

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor and Director of Labor Studies John Logan argues that anti-union bills in Wisconsin and other states violate international labor rights conventions established by the International Labor Organization. Guardian (U.K.) 4/20/11

 

David Tabb, professor emeritus of political science, suggests the Obama campaign engages Facebook to attract young voters. The Bay Citizen 4/19/11


Participants are needed for Gretchen LeBuhn’s Great Sunflower Project. San Diego Union Tribune 4/19/11


Alum Frank Dean talks about his dream job, serving as general superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  San Francisco Chronicle 4/19/11

 

Professor of Economics Donald Mar suggests that McDonald’s recent hiring spree may not signal the economy is improving. KGO-TV 4/19/11

 

Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Dawn-Elissa Fischer discusses confronting homophobia in the hip-hop culture. ColorLines Magazine 4/19/11


Executive Vice President Leroy Morishita will assume the interim presidency at CSU East Bay, beginning July 1. San Francisco Chronicle 4/19/11;  San Jose Mercury News 4/18/11; FoxReno.com 4/18/11


Power has been restored to the SF State campus. San Francisco State Appeal 4/18/11


Power outage closes SF State campus. NBC 4/18/1; San Francisco Examiner 4/18/11; San Francisco Chronicle 4/18 11

 

Like many, SF State student Ashley Yates is confident she'll build a career in health care but expects money to be tighter in her lifetime. Associated Press 4/18/11

 

In reference to a recent poll of young adults' opinions on America's economic future, SF State student Ashley Yates says she expects money to be tighter in her lifetime. NPR 4/18/11; Washington Post 4/17/11


Alum Pam Grady writes about movies and other topics for the San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco Chronicle 4/17/11


Alum Gerald Peters has applied to serve on the Novato District Sanitary Board. Novato Advance 4/15/11

 

On this day in 1999, SF State astronomers announced the discovery of the first multi-planet system found orbiting around a star other than the Sun. Town Times (Conn.) 4/15/11


In reference to the new white iPhone, Professor of Anthropology James Quesada comments on the associations of the color white. MacNewsWorld 4/15/11


Michael Goldman, professor and chair of biology, reviews a new book about DNA forensic technology. Science 4/15/11

 

Sarah Cohen, assistant professor of biology, helped colleagues in Florida confirm that a sea squirt in Mosquito Lagoon was of a species common in Panama, called called Botrylloides nigrum. Orlando Sentinel 4/14/11


For her service to the community, freshman Elizabeth Rios received the Young Woman of Promise Award at the Daly City Women of Excellence Awards Celebration. San Jose Mercury News 4/14/11


Alum Carolyn Perlstein is performing in the off-broadway hit "Collected Stories." j, the Jewish News Weekly 4/14/11


Alum Joel Ramos has been nominated to serve on the San Francisco Municipal Transport Agency's board of directors. San Francisco Appeal 4/14/11


Alum and singer Cameron Mesirow is profiled. Chicago Tribune 4/14/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses the future of the American labor movement. Buffalo News (N.Y.) 4/14/11


Alum Sheldon Norberg is a psychic house cleaner and has written a new book called "Healing Houses." The Island 4/14/11 (Alameda, Calif.)

 

Biology Lecturer Gloria Nusse explains how her work as a forensic artist helps identify crime victims from skeletal remains. NewsDay 4/13/11


SF State students protested against cuts to public education as part of a statewide event called "Take Class Action: Demand Quality Education." KCBS 4/13/11; SF Appeal 4/13/11; San Jose Mercury News 4/13/11; Fox Reno 4/13/11; KRON 4/13/11; KTVU 4/13/11

 

This opinion piece by President Robert A. Corrigan and Carlos A. Garcia, superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District, encourages high school students to take the CSU's early assessment test, which is offered at high schools. San Francisco Examiner 4/13/11


An SF State study is tracking the number of child deaths due to heat stroke after being left in hot vehicles. Ruston Daily Leader (La.) 4/13/11(subscription required)

 

Runner Mike Fanelli is being inducted into the SF State Athletics Hall of Fame. Marin Independent Journal 4/13/11

 

While typing, people can unknowingly brace themselves, resulting in neck and shoulder tension, says Erik Peper, director of the Institute for Holistic Healing Studies. Tehran Times (Iran) 4/13/11

 

In this opinion piece, Associate Professor and Director of Labor Studies John Logan says that legislation limiting the rights of unions is primarily about political power rather than public sector finances. Guardian (U.K.) 4/11/11

Under Governor Jerry Brown's "all cuts" budget, SF State could lose up to $70 million dollars in funding, according to this column. San Francisco Examiner 4/11/11

Student and veteran Tara Smith shares her experience of the difficulties women face while on active duty in war zones. Sacramento Bee 4/11/11; Standard Examiner 4/11/11

 

Alum Eric Goddard has been appointed director of human resources for the Palo Alto school district. Palo Alto Online 4/11/11


Jerry Brown's "all cuts" budget would cut $1.1 billion cut to the CSU and University of California systems, which would necessitate further budget cut measures at SF State. San Francisco Examiner 4/10/11


Nicole Watts, associate professor of political science, comments on the significance of protests in Iraqi Kurdistan. Rudaw (Iraq) 4/9/11

 

Alum Ramzy Ayyad discusses how the economy is affecting his family-owned restaurant, Zaki Kabob House. Contra Costa Times 4/8/11


Alumna Melanie Purcell has been appointed assistant city manager for Norfolk, Va. The Virginian-Pilot 4/8/11


Alumna Scheherazade Stone is one half of a musical duo called Sing Strings. Mail Tribune (Ore.) 4/8/11


Students Mike Abela and Andres Rico produced a documentary about education in El Salvador, which is premiering at the Sonoma International Film Festival. Sonoma Patch 4/8/11

 

Alum Travis Pinnell is a fashion merchandising consultant turned blogger. Ukiah Daily Journal 4/8/11

 

John Sullivan, professor of management, says 85 percent of companies have employee referral programs in place, an effective means of hiring good help. National Public Radio 4/8/11


A San Francisco State University police sergeant arrested a man who is alleged to have attacked two others in a road rage incident. San Francisco Examiner 4/8/11


SF State is a finalist to host the CSU Summer Arts program. Monterey County Herald 4/8/11


Student Drew Weitz is a member of the Teen Improv Group, which is traveling to participate in the Teen Comedy Festival in Chicago. Pleasanton Weekly 4/7/11

 

In this opinion piece, Robert C. Smith, professor of political science, is quoted as agreeing with President Obama’s decision to check “black” on the census form. Merced Sun-Star 4/7/11


An SF State study suggested research commissioned by Riverside County officials overestimates the financial economic impact of visitors to a proposed jail. Deseret News 4/6/11

 

Alumna Joy Cutler's "The Stormy Hanky" was a winning play in the PIFA New Play festival. Broadway World 4/6/11


Alumna Jennifer Juelich, a filmmaker, is profiled. SF 360 4/6/11


Research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project is the focus of this article. In Denver Times 4/6/11


John Logan, director of the labor studies program, comments on the continuing efforts to restrict union rights at the state level.  Boston Herald 4/5/11


In this editorial, the LA Times staff cites Robert C. Smith’s comments on President Obama’s decision of checking “black” on the census form. Los Angeles Times 4/5/11

 

Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, says that the attitudes and actions of parents who discourage their child's sexual identity can cause as much damage as physical or verbal abuse. Education News Colorado 4/5/11

 

SF State is considering restructuring its academic colleges from eight to six in an effort to save $2 million each year. San Francisco Examiner 4/4/11


Author Karen Tei Yamashita used special collections at SF State when researching her book "I Hotel." Color Magazine 4/4/11

 

Associate Professor of Labor Studies John Logan comments on the state of unions across the country. Sacramento Bee 4/4/11; Joplin Globe 4/4/11; Bellingham Herald 4/4/11; Chicago Tribune 4/1/11; Los Angeles Times 4/1/11

 

BECA student Jasmin Denoga won a prestigious internship at CBS. Tri-City Voice 4/1/11

 

Professor of Political Science Robert C. Smith discusses President Obama's decision to check "black" on the census form. Chicago Tribune 4/4/11 ; Los Angeles Times 4/4/11  Fox 13 Salt Lake City 4/4/11 ; Fox 4 Kansas City 4/4/11; WHNT 4/4/11

 

Associate Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri discusses the violence in Libya in this opinion piece. Tehran Times 4/4/11

 

Alumna Pamela Brown is a finalist to become superintendent of the Joliet, Illinois, Graduate School Board. The Herald News 4/4/11

 

Alumna Ella Jenkins, "a founding mother of children's music," is profiled. New York Times 4/2/11

 

More research into LGBT issues is needed to help medical authorities provide better care, says Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, who co-authored a recently published report. Huffington Post 4/1/11 ; Vancouver Sun 4/1/11

 

Cinema student Javier Robert Carlos has won a Delphic Art Movie Award for his documentary short "Made in China."  San Francisco Chronicle 4/1/11

 

March

John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, testified at a Congressional hearing about whether Bush administration financial reporting requirements for unions should be reinstated. Huffington Post 3/31/11

 

Alum Jeffrey Tambor, actor, was a featured guest. Tavis Smiley show (PBS) 3/31/11

 

Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan concurs with an Institute of Medicine report that most physicians need to know more about LGBT life in order to properly treat patients. Montreal Gazette 3/31/11 

 

Music and Dance Lecturer Andrew Speight is profiled. Martinez News-Gazette 3/31/11

 

Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null comments on higher temperatures in the Bay Area. East Valley Tribune 3/31/11

 

Alum Gemma Whelan is being honored for her work in theatre and cinema. Daily Astorian 3/30/11  (subscription required)

 

The National Headliner Awards program, one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing excellence in journalism, has honored participants of  SF State’s Renaissance Project for their documentary, “Vietnam Revisited.” Asian Week 3/30/11


Alumna Anya Soltero is the subject of this Q and A. El Cerrito Patch 3/30/11

 

Yvonne Daley, professor of journalism, has written a memoir, “Octavia Boulevard.” SF Public Press 3/29/11


The life and good deeds of alumna Kelly Corrigan, an author, are profiled. Piedmont Patch 3/28/11

 

The Board of Supervisors will consider the future of the Parkmerced  housing development on Tuesday when members review a proposal to nearly triple the development’s housing density. San Francisco Examiner 3/28/11

 

Alumna Pamela Brown is a finalist for the position of superintendent of the Joliet Grade School District. Chicago Sun-Times 3/28/11

 

The SF State Guardian Scholars program is featured. NBC Nightly News 3/27/11


Alumna Eve Marie Shahoian is a local recording artist and vocal teacher who wants to see a more vibrant music scene develop in the San Ramon Valley. Danville Patch 3/26/11

 

Student Amanda Valderrama was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2010 semester at SF State. Gilroy Patch 3/24/11


Alum Ron Minolli, co-owner and bartender at Gino and Carlo, is the subject of this Q and A.  San Francisco Examiner 3/25/11


Student Kristina Kilbourne self-published her first novel, "Shadows of Truth.”  San Jose Mercury News 3/23/11

 

In this editorial, The Star Press cautions parents about the need to check the car for children before exiting it, citing research by SF State on the number of deaths by hyperthermia.  Star Press 3/24/11

 

Alum Sean Muhl’s ongoing fight to beat cancer is the focus of this article.  Monterey County Herald 3/24/11

 

Alumna Ciara Wood will be honored tonight as Kensington’s Woman of the Year. El Cerrito Patch 3/24/11

 

Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin is a candidate for grand marshal in this year's San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade. Bay Area Reporter 3/24/11

 

San Jose State University has selected Mo Qayoumi, current president of Cal State East Bay, as its new president. San Jose Mercury News 3/23/11

 

Alum Saeeb Erekat's role in Middle East peace negotiations is referenced in this article. The Jewish Daily Forward 3/23/11

 

At SF State, officials say they expect to have to cut nearly $23 million next fiscal year and are looking at more than a dozen approaches. San Francisco Chronicle 3/23/11


Professor of Geosciences John Monteverdi comments on the anticipated large storms in the coming days, noting the potential for flooding. San Francisco Chronicle 3/23/11

 

Caitlyn Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, says how parents respond to their children’s disclosure about their sexuality is critical to the well being of the child. Longmont Times Call 3/22/11


Alumna Laila Hotait Salas' fictional short "Absent Spaces" draws on her experience, at age 16, of being trapped alone in her house in southern Lebanon during a bombing.  Fox2 Now (St. Louis) 3/22/11


Alumna Kendra Eaglin, multi-media journalist and anchor of Buffalo, New York’s Channel 7 weekend news, was recognized as the "Reporter/Anchor of the Year" by Medaille College for 2011.  WKBW 3/21/11

 

Political Science Lecturer David Lee attributes the expansion of New Tang Dynasty Television to the large number of immigrants who are its viewers. Vancouver Sun 3/21/11


According to research conducted by the geosciences department at SF State, to date this year there has been one reported death from hyperthermia of a child left unattended in a car. Yuma Sun 3/21/11


The top choice employer among young people, Google has tailored the image it projects to potential employees, said John Sullivan, professor of management.  Wall Street Journal 3/21/11


Sonja Lenz-Rashid, associate professor of social work, comments on the need for oversight of adolescent group homes, such as Refuge in Oakland. New York Times 3/19/11


Alumna Genia Orlova is among many people attending job fairs in search of a teaching position. San Jose Mercury News 3/19/11


Muni’s visual inspection of tunnels does not provide sufficient assessment of seismic hazard risk, says Elahe Enssani, associate professor of engineering. KTVU 3/19/11

 

Muni tunnels in San Francisco should undergo a seismic vulnerability study says Elahe Enssani, professor of engineering. San Francisco Examiner 3/18/11


Rosemarie Bowler, lecturer emerita in psychology, is proposing to the federal EPA an adult health study of the potential effects of manganese exposure in East Liverpool (Ohio). The Review (Ohio) 3/18/11


David Lee, political science lecturer, comments on New Tang Dynasty Television, a Chinese-language TV station that aims to get uncensored information into and out of China. Los Angeles Times 3/17/11


Graduate student Nicholas Pappas has written a play that has reached the finals at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Ventura County Star 3/17/11


Alum Dirk Kortz is exhibiting his paintings at the Harris and Ruble Gallery in Los Angeles. Artfix Daily 3/17/11

 

CSU students studying abroad in Japan, including 12 from SF State, have been asked to return home. ABC7 3/16/11; San Jose Mercury News 3/16/11; Examiner.com 3/16/11


Student Humberto Perez has been appointed to the board of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. Half Moon Bay Review 3/16/11


Student Allison Mezen volunteered at a Project Homeless Connect event. SF Appeal 3/16/11


Lecturer in Asian American Studies Betty Kano and alum Steven Okazaki are being honored with an award from the National Japanese American Historical Society. Nikkei West 3/16/11


Wrestling coach Lars Jensen, a resident of El Granada, discusses San Mateo County's response to disaster planning and response. San Francisco Examiner 3/16/11

 

This article about children dying of hyperthermia cites research by Jan Null, adjunct professor of meteorology. Temple Daily Telegram (Texas) 3/16/11


The CSU has asked students studying in Japan, including 12 SF State students, to return home. San Francisco Examiner 3/15/11; ABC7 3/15/11 ; NBC11 3/15/11


SF State has unveiled plans for a new performing arts center, designed by architect Michael Maltzan. Construction Digital 3/15/11


Former faculty member and bestselling author Frances Mayes is interviewed. 3/15/11 Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch (Ga.)

 

"Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic’s Quest," by Professor of English Michael Krasny, is reviewed.  Washington Post 3/15/11

 

David Lee, political science lecturer, discusses the significance of the Asian American vote in the San Francisco mayoral election. San Francisco Examiner 3/15/11


Alum Pamela Brown is a finalist for the position of superintendent of Joliet school district (Ill.) Herald News (Ill.) 3/15/11


Alum and singer-songwriter Dan Hicks presented a revue of American popular music at a show in San Rafael. Mill Valley Patch 3/14/11


Leroy Morishita, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SF State, is one of three finalists being considered for the presidency of San Jose State University. San Jose Mercury News 3/14/11 ; Silicon Valley Business Journal 3/11/11


Graduate students Jodi Ellis and Lydia Tsai have completed internships in clinical laboratory science as part of a new partnership between SF State and Marian Medical Center. Santa Maria Times 3/14/11


Alum and former faculty member Brooke Knight is retiring after 18 years as artistic director at Broadway By the Bay. San Mateo Daily Journal 3/14/11


Alum Ann Derby, artistic director of Petaluma City Ballet, is profiled. Petaluma Patch 3/14/11

 

John Hewitt, professor emeritus of broadcasting and electronic communication arts, is making a documentary about photojournalists. Mill Valley Patch 3/13/11

 

Earthquakes aren't getting bigger or more frequent, but they are occurring in more crowded places, says Raymond Pestrong, professor of geosciences. NPR 3/11/11

 

In this opinion piece, John Logan, associate professor and director of labor studies, discusses how the conflict between Midwestern lawmakers and labor unions could impact the future of the American labor movement.  Guardian (U.K.) 3/11/11


Alum Jeff Langdon is a photographer and mixed media artist. Eureka Times-Standard 3/11/11

 

Radio Bilingue will air a radio-drama, which was created in collaboration with SF State’s Family Acceptance Project, with the goal of reaching rural farm worker communities about how to raise awareness and support of gay youth.  ABC 3/10/11


Oakland High's team won fourth place last weekend at the regional Sea Lion Bowl held at San Francisco State.  San Jose Mercury News 3/10/11


Exit polls conducted by San Francisco State University in 2004 showed that more than four out of every five voters understood the ranked choice voting system “fairly” or “perfectly” well. The Bay Citizen 3/10/11

In 2010, AIDS United partnered with several organizations, including SF State,  to develop a micro-enterprise intervention that also addresses HIV/STI risk reduction among unemployed or underemployed African-American women at-risk for HIV. San Diego Gay and Lesbian News 3/10/11

 

Professor of Counseling Robert C. Chope says that psychologists should look for additional training so they can respond to the particular needs and problems of the unemployed. American Psychological Association magazine March, 2011


William Peters, professor of Theatre Arts, is directing the play “Of Mice and Men” at new Center Stage in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Sentinel 3/10/11


Student Alex Ceja is the subject of this Q&A. Benicia Patch 3/10/11


This Park Merced resident writes about the need to protect the area and block efforts to demolish some townhouses.  San Francisco Bay View 3/10/11


Alumna Katrina Howell, who is in the final stages of cystic fibrosis, is seeking a donation of lungs to extend her life. North County Times 3/10/11 

 

Alum Margie Lee Web is the author of a gift book titled "Cat Mulan's Mindful Musings: Insight and Inspiration for a Wonderful Life." AsianWeek 3/10/11

 

Foreign Languages and Literatures Lecturer Mitra Ara suggests the contributions of the most educated and active Afghan women go unnoticed. 3/9/11 KGO TV    

 

Michael Maltzan has designed a new performing arts center for SF State. World Architecture News 3/9/11


Lecturer Carolyn Dunn has a new play, “Frybread Queen,” which focuses on the clash of traditional Native American culture with modern life. Los Angeles Times 3/9/11


SF State’s "Mexico: Política y Poética" is featured in this roundup of Bay Area art exhibits focused on Mexico. San Francisco Chronicle 3/9/11

 

Professor of Journalism Yvonne Daley published her latest book through a print-on-demand service. Advocate Weekly 3/9/11

 

Anabel Pelham, professor of social work, is involved in efforts to make Los Altos a more age-friendly city. Los Altos Town Crier 3/8/11


Darleen Franklin, a supervisor with a biology department lab, discusses her tests of the bacterial content of BART and bus seats in San Francisco.  KQED Forum 3/8/11


In an article on what the U.S. Census reveals about the Bay Area, Max Kirkeberg, lecturer in geography, notes the growing Asian population in all San Francisco neighborhoods. Bay Citizen 3/8/11

 

The former head of the SF State cheerleading club has pleaded guilty to embezzling cash from the cheerleading squad. San Francisco Chronicle 3/8/11 ; Related article: San Francisco Chronicle ; KMPH 3/8/11; KGO-am 3/8/11


A recent performance at SF State by the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players is reviewed. Examiner.com 3/8/11

 

This article outlines how a supervisor with SF State's biology lab tested the bacterial content of BART and bus seats in San Francisco. Bay Citizen 3/7/11


SF State's Health Equity Institute is helping to develop a website to educate people about egg donation. Washington Times 3/7/11


Associate Professor of Political Science Francis Neely comments on how ranked choice voting will affect the San Francisco mayoral race. KTVU 3/7/11


Alum Masashi Niwano is the director of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. SF 360.org 3/7/11


This article about activism in the Asian American community references the role of Asian Americans in the 1968 student strike at SF State. Alternet 3/7/11


Alum Ed Cox discusses the car he drives in this "My ride" column. San Francisco Chronicle 3/6/11

 

Associate Professor of Biology Gretchen LeBuhn's Great Sunflower Project is helping citizen scientists to attract bees to their gardens and provide data on bee populations. Fresno Bee 3/5/11


Student Amy Koehler traveled to China with the "In Search of Roots" program to explore her Chinese ethnic identity. San Francisco Chronicle 3/5/11

 

Francis Neely, associate professor of political science, says the upcoming ranked-choice San Francisco mayoral race calls for a revised campaign strategy among candidates. Seattle Post Intelligencer 3/7/11; San Francisco Chronicle 3/6/11


A supervisor with SF State’s biology lab recently tested the bacterial content of a random BART seat and found potentially harmful bacteria. KTVU 3/7/11; New York Times 3/5/11


In a retrospective of past news coverage, SF State is cited, noting an incident involving accidently spilled bubonic plague in a biology lab in 1986.  San Francisco Chronicle 3/6/11


Alum Ryan White's documentary film "Camp Unity" will screen in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, as part of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. Monterey County Herald 3/6/11


Assistant Professor of Journalism Yumi Wilson writes about the impact of motherhood on her professional detachment as a journalist and the gradual onset of “dumb happiness.” San Francisco Chronicle 3/4/11

 

SF State officials visit Capitol Hill to make the case for protecting Pell Grants. San Francisco Chronicle 3/4/11 [Note: this site is experiencing difficulty today)


City College has been talking with the San Francisco Unified School District and SF State about collaborating and offering concurrent classes in response to the budget crises. SF Appeal 3/4/11


Laureen Chew, associate dean of Ethnic Studies, discusses her experience of attending a predominantly white campus in the 1960s. KALW 3/3/11

 

Local colleges and schools participated in a Day of Action to protest looming state budget cuts. KGO TV 3/2/11; San Francisco Chronicle 3/3/11


Communicating corporate parent brand heritage does nothing for a spin-off’s stock valuation, according to a recent study by Subodh Bhat, professor of marketing. Business Insider 3/3/11

Alumna Angela Meeker was named principal at Branciforte Middle School. San Jose Mercury News 3/2/11


Alum Miguel Almaguer found his calling as a broadcast journalist while a student at SF State. Ventura County Star 3/2/11


Alum Vincent Cullen was removed from his post as Acting Warden at San Quentin and moved to a different prison within California. KALW News 3/1/11

 

Alumna Cynthia Jensen makes art out of found material. Patch 3/2/11 

 

Alum Lane Sharman, a local partner in the Spain-based Solarpack Development Corporation and the founder of the Borrego Water Exchange, is the lead organizer of the Sustainability Forum scheduled for March 4 at Solana Presbyterian Church. Del Mar Times 3/2/11

 

Alum John T. Coli is a co-chair of the Chicago 2011 Inaugural Committee for the newly elected mayor, Rahm Emanuel. Chicago Sun Times 3/1/11

 

Alumna Barbara Droher Kline is a finalist for the top post at the Winona County Community Services Department. Winona Daily News 3/1/11

 

February

The red carpet appearance of alumna Annette Bening, Oscar nominee, is discussed.  Green Celebrity Network 2/28/11

 

SF State unveiled detailed plans by architect Michael Maltzan for a new performing arts center. San Francisco Chronicle 2/27/11


Jon Funabiki, professor of journalism, moderated a discussion at the Commonwealth Club about the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. San Francisco Chronicle 2/26/11

 

In this opinion piece, University President Robert Corrigan says SF State's STEM initiatives are models for other institutions to emulate. San Francisco Examiner 2/26/11

 

SF State is one of four universities in the Bay Area that offers a bachelor’s degree in LGBT studies.  San Francisco Examiner 2/26/11

 

The SF State chapter of the California Faculty Association has released an independent report on the University's finances. Bay Citizen 2/25/11 ;  San Mateo County Times  2/26/11

Alum Trevor Allen has written a new play, "Valley of Sand," about Santa Clara County's transformation into Silicon Valley. Broadway World 2/25/11

 

Union-opposed legislation in more than a dozen states has pushed public- and private-sector unions "closer together than has been the case for many years, and perhaps closer together than ever before," said John Logan, director of the labor studies program. Los Angeles Times 2/25/11

 

SF State has unveiled the plans for the new Mashouf Performing Arts Center, designed by architect Michael Maltzan. World Journal 2/24/11 (Mandarin/Cantonese); KCBS Radio 2/25/11

 

SF State has unveiled the plans for the new Mashouf Performing Arts Center, designed by architect Michael Maltzan.  San Francisco Business Times (subscription only) 2/25/11; KCBS radio 2/25/11; World Interior Design Network 2/25/11; Los Angeles Times 2/24/11; Related article: Los Angeles Times 2/25/11; The Architect's Newspaper 2/23/11

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg is testing whether treating frog populations with antifungal solutions could protect frogs against a deadly virus. Science 2/25/11


Photos by alum Monica Denevan are on exhibit at a show in a Cambodian hospital. Phnom Penh Post 2/25/11


Alum Tim Santry creates the headpieces used in the musical Beach Blanket Babylon. Vallejo Times-Herald 2/25/11


Alums Annette Bening and Lisa Cholodenko are among this year's Oscar nominees. NBC Bay Area 2/24/11


Sonja Lenz-Rashid, associate professor of social work, comments on the difficulties faced by some families that become legal guardians for children that aren't their own. New York Times 2/24/11


Marc Dollinger, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility, will speak at the opening of the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at University of California, Berkeley.  J, the Jewish News Weekly 2/24/11


Alum Andrew Lockwood began his singing career while studying at SF State. Alameda Times-Star 2/24/11


Alum Joe Salonga has been appointed sales manager at the Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau. Business Examiner 2/24/11


Alums Annette Bening and Lisa Cholodenko are among the Bay Area luminaries nominated for Academy Awards. 7x7 Magazine 2/24/11


Amy Sueyoshi, professor of sexuality studies, is the curator of the debut exhibition at San Francisco's GLBT History Museum. Out in Sacramento 2/24/11


The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's vision for a citywide bike network would include a north-south bicycle route running from SF State to Aquatic Park. San Francisco Chronicle 2/24/11

 

Alum Danny Glover will be among the guests at a Mission district event in honor of the Nicaraguan solidarity movement of the 1970s. San Francisco Bay Guardian 2/23/11


Student Drew Barnett and Study Abroad Services Coordinator Maria Flores discuss the benefits of studying abroad in a developing country such as Ghana.  East Valley Living (Ariz.) 2/23/11


Alejandro Murguía, associate professor of Raza Studies, comments on the artistic expression that came out of a 1970s movement to fight oppression in Central America. Mission Local 2/23/11

 

In this opinion piece, Amy Conley Wright, assistant professor of child and adolescent development, discusses the likely impact of proposed cuts to the government's Women, Infants, and Children program. AOL News 2/23/11


Alum Michelle Rosman is the new public relations manager at the Children's Museum of Richmond. Richmond BizSense (Va.) 2/23/11

 

Alum and singer Johnny Mathis is profiled. Florida Times-Union 2/22/11


Oscar-nominated actress and alum Annette Bening is profiled. 2/22/11 The Daily Mirror (U.K.)


As part of the Morrison Artists Series, conductor Donata Cabrera and the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players will perform at SF State. San Jose Mercury News 2/22/11


"Take This Hammer," a film about the African American experience in San Francisco, is included in SF State's San Francisco Bay Area Television Archive. San Francisco Bay View 2/22/11


Alum James A. Langford has conducted research on the history of the African American community in Weed, Calif. Record Searchlight (Redding, Calif.) 2/22/11

 

Alum Molly Brownson is interviewed about her expertise on gourmet cheeses. Alameda Patch 2/22/11

 

Don Menn, lecturer in journalism, discusses his approach to activism and philanthropy. San Francisco Chronicle 2/22/11


Alumnus Kent Nagano won Best Opera Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards ceremony. Santa Cruz Sentinel 2/22/11


Justin Warner Madfes, a student at SF State, is starring in a local production of "Hairspray." Pinole Patch 2/22/11 


Alum Sokhom Mao and the Guardian Scholars Program are featured in a discussion about support for foster care youth. KALW Your Call 2/21/11


Alum Cindy Acker is head of a Montessori school in Alameda. Alameda Patch 2/21/11


David Lee, lecturer in political science, comments on the relationship between San Francisco and mainland China. San Francisco Examiner 2/20/11

 

A participant at an SF State birding workshop held in the Sierras spotted a wolverine. Sacramento Bee 2/21/11


SF State was ranked A-plus in a transparency report conducted by the public-access watchdog California Aware. Vallejo Times Herald 2/20/11


The life of alum and radio personality Carter B. Smith is remembered. San Francisco Chronicle 2/20/11


This columnist argues in favor of the proposed redevelopment for Park Merced, adjacent to the SF State campus. San Francisco Examiner 2/20/11


Associate Professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts Dina Ibrahim says that the threat from the Muslim Brotherhood to Egyptian politics is often overstated. New America Media 2/19/11

 

Research by Caitlin Ryan and the Family Acceptance Project, on acceptance of LGBT youth by parents and caregivers, is cited in this article. Georgia Voice 2/18/11

 

In an interview with novelist Karen Tei Yamashita, the 1968 student strike at SF State is referenced.  KALW Crosscurrents 2/17/11

 

Alum Curtis Mitchell, who owns a construction company, discusses his legal disputes with the City of San Francisco. The Bay Citizen 2/17/11

 

The legal odyssey of alum Curtis Mitchell, a contractor, is detailed in this article. The Bay Citizen 2/17/11

 

Carolyn Dunn, a lecturer in American Indian Studies, wrote the play "The Frybread Queen," to be performed in Los Angeles in March. Broadway World 2/17/11

 

Alum Lisa Cholodenko has been nominated for an Academy Award for best original screenplay for "The Kids are All Right." j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/17/11

 

This interview about a recent student protest in Puerto Rico references the 1968 strike at SF State. Democracy Now 2/17/11

 

Alum Farah Younis has been appointed marketing manager at a community college in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Saipan Tribune 2/17/11

 

SF State is among the Bay Area colleges that offer programs in LGBT studies. Bay Area Reporter 2/17/11


SF State is considering consolidating its eight academic colleges into six. KSBY 2/16/11; University Business Daily 2/17/11


Associate Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy and her works of poetry are profiled. Examiner.com 2/16/11


The designs of artist Ruth Asawa include the Garden of Remembrance on the SF State campus. Huffington Post 2/16/11


The Department of Public Health gave out free female condoms at SF State. Dallas Voice 2/16/11


Pulitzer prize-winning alum Jose Antonio Vargas discussed his journalism career at an event in Los Altos. Los Altos Town Crier 2/15/11


Alum Jeffrey Weissman will emcee a theatrical revue titled "New London Music Hall of the 21st Century." San Jose Mercury News 2/16/11


Provost Sue Rosser says the proposal to reduce SF State's number of colleges is an attempt to prevent layoffs and increase efficiency. San Francisco Chronicle 2/16/11; related article San Francisco Chronicle 2/16/11


A man who murdered an SF State student in 1985 has been sentenced to the death penalty. San Francisco Chronicle 2/16/11; SF Appeal 2/16/11Fox Reno 2/16/11Pacifica Patch 2/16/11KTVU 2/16/11 CBS5 2/16/11; San Jose Mercury News 2/15/11


The National Park Service will hold a public hearing on campus about plans to reduce the size of off-leash areas for dogs in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. SF Appeal 2/16/11


SF State's quartet-in-residence, the Alexander String Quartet, led a workshop for students in Las Lomas High School's Symphonic String Ensemble. Walnut Creek Patch 2/15/11

 

The Department of Public Health gave out free female condoms on campus. CBS47 2/15/11


Alum Ahmet Ustunel is profiled for his career as a sculptor. Voice of San Diego 2/15/11

 

The Family Acceptance Project helped create a radio drama to raise LGBT issues in rural Latino communities. Bay Windows 2/15/11

 

SF State is referenced as a CSU campus that continues to give priority admission to applicants from the local area. San Francisco Chronicle 2/15/11


SF State was ranked A-plus in a transparency report conducted by the public-access watchdog California Aware. Oakland Tribune 2/15/11


Alum Julie Rems-Smario will be inducted into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame for her work at the Oakland-based nonprofit DeafHope. Pleasanton Patch 2/14/11


The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted a campaign to distribute free female condoms at locations including SF State. ABC7 2/14/11; San Jose Mercury News 2/15/11; San Francisco Chronicle 2/15/11

 

Director of Government Relations Lisbet Sunshine discusses the gender gap in American politics. Sacramento Bee 2/14/11


SF State's Gospel Choir is profiled. San Jose Mercury News 2/13/11


Quoted in this opinion piece, sophomore Jessica Gonzales says she is hopeful about the future of her generation. San Francisco Chronicle 2/13/11


This article about the acceptance of same-sex couples who choose to be parents, cites research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project.  Keen News Service 2/12/11


Alum Masashi Niwano is the new director of the San Francisco International Asian American International Film Festival. San Francisco Examiner 2/12/11

 

Student August Berman discusses commuting to campus by BART. San Jose Mercury News 2/12/11


Dina Ibrahim, associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, describes her reaction to the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. ABC7 2/11/11


The Family Acceptance Project helped produce a radio drama to help break the silence regarding LGBT issues in California's rural Latino communities. San Francisco Chronicle 2/11/11; ABC News 2/11/11; New America Media 2/11/11


Alum Dina Angress, an active 82-year-old, is profiled. Petaluma Argus-Courier 2/11/11

 

Gretchen LeBuhn, associate professor of biology and director of the Great Sunflower Project, says anyone can observe whether pollinators are doing a sufficient job through simple, timed observations. Winston-Salem Journal (N.C.) 2/11/11


Electrical engineering student Henry Slonsky comments on the theories surrounding a light bulb in a Livermore fire station which has not burned out for more than 100 years. Columbus Dispatch 2/11/11


Associate Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Dina Ibrahim comments on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's decision to remain in office. ABC7 2/10/11


Student Omar Ali, a native of Egypt, discusses the country's political situation. ABC7 2/10/11


Fred Astren, chair of Jewish studies, comments on the life of Middle East scholar William "Ze’ev" Brinner. j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/10/11


The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SF State offers classes that explore the Jewish experience. j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/10/11


Alum Andrea Alban has published a new novel called "Anya's War." j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/10/11


Barbara Rose Brooker, an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, recounts her experience at a bone density appointment. j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/10/11


Alum Nestor L. Fernandez II credits an Asian American studies class at SF State for inspiring his passion for community work. Asian Journal 2/10/11


Research by Professor of Urban Studies Raquel Pinderhughes is cited in this article about green collar jobs. Ground Report 2/10/11

 

Redevelopment plans for Park Merced include rerouting the M-Ocean View rail line into the neighborhood and adding trains that begin their route near SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 2/10/11


Alum Dolly Matteucci is the new director of Napa State Hospital. Napa Valley Register 2/10/11

 

This opinion piece discusses the impact of proposed redevelopment plans for Park Merced, adjacent to SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 2/9/11

 

Research by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, is cited in this article about the impact of family acceptance on LGBT youth. Washington Blade 2/8/11

 

Shinji Eshima, lecturer in the School of Music and Dance, has written the score for a new ballet titled "RAkU." San Francisco Classical Voice 2/7/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, discusses Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2/7/11


Alum Norman Walton reflects on the lessons he learned as a Boy Scout. Jacksonville Daily Progress 2/7/11

 

Alum Ella Jenkins, known as "the First Lady of Children's Music," is profiled. Chicago Tribune 2/7/11


Professor of Political Science Robert Smith discusses the political legacy of Ronald Reagan's tenure as California governor and president. San Francisco Chronicle 2/5/11


Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is a grassroots movement taking advantage of economic frustration, says Dina Ibrahim, associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts. Whittier Daily News (Calif.) 2/4/11


SF State research on sexual agreements in gay, male relationships is cited. Christian Post 2/4/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, associate professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, discusses the role of social media in the Egyptian protests. ABC7 2/3/11


Mohammad Salama, assistant professor of foreign languages (Arabic), discusses the uprising in Egypt. KALW 2/3/11


Ronald Caltabiano, associate dean of the College of Creative Arts, discusses the Israel Chamber Project, an ensemble that will be the centerpiece of this year's Morrison Artist Series. j, the Jewish News Weekly 2/3/11


Michael Martin, executive director of safety and risk management, discusses how to handle employees' return to work following a disaster. Chicago Tribune 2/3/11


Alum Johnny Mathis is profiled. KGO-TV 1/3/11


Alum and playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb wrote the play "Litter: The Story of the Framingham Dodecatuplets." Broadway World 2/3/11


Professor of Counseling Alvin Alvarez comments on a book about post-colonial psychology in the Filipino-American community. The Arctic Sounder (AK) 2/3/11

 

Mai-Nhung Le, associate professor of Asian American studies, is conducting a study on the psychosocial needs of cancer survivors from Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. Saipan Tribune 2/4/11


Shinji Eshima, lecturer in the School of Music and Dance, has written the score for a new ballet titled "RAkU." San Francisco Chronicle 2/3/11


Alum and singer Johnny Mathis is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 2/3/11


Christopher Smith, assistant professor of biology, helped sequence the genome of the invasive Argentine ant. Irish Times 2/3/11


Student Jade Sizemore comments on a survey which found that San Francisco is the most vain city in the nation. San Francisco Examiner 2/3/11


Joe Tuman, professor of communication studies, comments on the political relationship between President Obama and Sen. John McCain. Washington Examiner 2/2/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, assistant professor of broadcast and electronic communication arts, discusses the protests taking place in Egypt. San Francisco Chronicle 2/2/11


Students and faculty at SF State held a public discussion about the situation in Egypt. ABC7 2/2/11 ; Related articles: ABC7 2/1/11 ; NBC 11 2/1/11


Assistant Professor of Biology Christopher Smith helped sequence the genomes of several ant species, including the invasive Argentine ant. ABC (Australia) 2/1/11 ; Argentina Star 2/1/11; Science Centric 2/1/11


Professor of Museum Studies Linda Ellis discusses the looting of ancient artifacts from Egyptian museums during the recent uprisings. San Jose Mercury News 2/1/11

 

Assistant Professor of Biology Christopher Smith is part of an international research collaboration that has sequenced the genomes of four ant species. San Francisco Chronicle 2/1/11;  Red Orbit 2/1/11;  Science 1/31/11 Physorg 1/31/11

 

January

SF State students from Egypt were relieved to hear from their families this week. ABC 7 1/31/11

 

Assistant Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri discusses U.S. Foreign policy in this editorial. Tehran Times 1/31/11

 

Alum and Project Runway contestant Christopher Collins met his boyfriend at a bus stop near SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 1/30/11

 

In this editorial, Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki says Asian American mayors in San Francisco and Oakland haven't necessarily shattered the glass ceiling. San Francisco Chronicle 1/30/11

 

Professor of Biology Frank Bayliss and the Student Enrichment Opportunities Office are featured for their work reversing "brain drain" in the U.S.  CBS Sunday Morning 1/30/11

 

Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki and the SF State-based Vietnam Reporting Project were recognized by the Cleveland Plain Dealer in its coverage of the effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Cleveland Plain Dealer 1/30/11

 

Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures Mohammad Salama is quoted in this article about protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. San Francisco Chronicle 1/29/11; San Jose Mercury News 1/29/11

 

Dina Ibrahim, assistant professor of broadcast and electronic communications, discusses the situation in Egypt in this Q&A. New America Media 1/29/11

 

Associate Professor of Health Education Ramon Castellblanch discusses the effects of health care repeal in this editorial. Green Bay Press Gazette 1/29/11; The Progressive 1/28/11

 

Student James Lee, a former Marine who has spent time photographing the daily lives of the Afghanistan people during wartime, is profiled.  New York Times 1/28/11


SF State's SF Promise program is mentioned in this interview with Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Jo Volkert about preparing grade school students for college. KGO-TV 1/27/11


Alumna Huberman Yacowitz wrote a play “Bashert!” based on 16 couples she interviewed on how they fell in love. j., The Jewish News Weekly 1/27/11

 

The band Tea Leaf Green, which formed  in 1997 at SF State, is one of the few bands willing to tour on the east coast during winter. Pittsburgh Tribune Review 1/27/11 ; Kentucky Post 1/27/11


Alum James Reed is among the artists whose work is featured in an exhibit at the Lyme Art Association. 1/26/11 Hartford Courant


American soprano Lise Lindstrom says the “opera bug bit” her while a student at SF State. North County Times 1/26/11

 

Alum Chris Brown chooses San Francisco Bay Area as the backdrop for his film, “Fanny, Annie & Danny.” Contra Costa Times 1/25/11

 

Alumna Annette Bening was nominated for an Academy Award.  San Jose Mercury News 1/25/11

 

Professor of History Robert Cherny weighs in on the politics surrounding an effort to appoint Richard Johns to the Historic Preservation Commission. San Francisco Bay Guardian 1/25/11

 

Children in Jamaica received new laptops through the One Laptop Per Child program and the work of Associate Professor of Information Systems Sameer Verma. The Gleaner 1/25/11

 

Alum Danny Glover discusses his new documentary, "The Black Power Mixtape," which he co-produced. Color Lines Magazine 1/25/11

Alum Sokhom Mao was part of the first freshman class of former foster youth to take part in SF State's Guardian Scholars program.  Huffington Post 1/24/11

 

A campus advisory panel has recommended consolidating San Francisco State University’s eight colleges to six. San Francisco Examiner 1/23/11

 

Alumna Kim Wilding has announced she’ll retire from her position as superintendent of the Dunham School District. Petaluma Argus Courier 1/21/11


Alumna Emily Kirsch has been named to the New Leaders Council, which  trains and supports the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs. Mill Valley Patch 1/21/11


Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center has named alum Nestor L. Fernandez II, a corporate executive with a specialty in community development, as its new executive director. California Newswire 1/21/11

 

In the U.S. in 2010, 49 children who were left in cars died of hypothermia, according to a report from the Department of Geosciences at SF State. Summit Daily News 1/21/11


Department of Biology Chair Michael Goldman reviews the book, "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values."  Science 1/21/11

 

Sherry Tennyson is executive director of the American Canyon Family Resource Center, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Napa Valley Register 1/20/11


Engineering professor Sung Hu explains the energy saving capability of dimmer bulbs on "Good Question." KPIX 1/19/11

 

A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled that a legal complaint by CSU students is now considered a class action suit. San Francisco Chronicle 1/19/11

 

The "politics of anti," as Professor Emeritus of Political Science Richard DeLeon describes it, wasn't a central theme in San Francisco's November elections. San Francisco Bay Guardian 1/18/11

 

A history of discrimination is a major reason that it has taken so long for Asian Americans to blossom politically in San Francisco, said Political Science Lecturer David Lee. Los Angeles Times 1/18/11

 

SF State student Devin Perry identifies with the character on Glee, played by Golden Globe winner Chris Colfer. Examiner.com 1/18/11

 

Alumna Gianna Hughes runs the web site for Living Room Emporium, a novel idea to showcase works by local artists in a comfortable setting. 1/18/11 KHTS


Alum Omar Firestone, a cellist, performed at a concert that was part of a community development effort in Tijuana. San Diego Union Tribune 1/17/11


Alumna Annette Bening won a Golden Globe for her role in “The Kids are Alright.” SFist 1/17/11


Student Karen Pazera loves the medicinal herb garden at SF State. Patch 1/17/11

 

Director of the Family Acceptance Project Caitlin Ryan discusses bullied LGBT teens and suicide. Beyond the Headlines, KGO-TV 11/16/11


Edward Luby, a professor of museum studies, says that he is seeing a nationwide effort by local governments to divest themselves of museums. Bakersfield Californian 1/16/11


Jason McDaniel, assistant professor of political science, comments on the rise of Asian American community groups in San Francisco politics. New York Times 1/15/11


Alumna Wo Schiffman is profiled. Patch 1/15/11

 

Alum and comedian Dana Carvey is profiled. Pasadena Weekly 1/13/11

 

David Lee, lecturer in political science, is interviewed about the impact of recent political developments on the Asian American community. New America Media 1/12/11

 

Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on partisan politics in the aftermath of the recent shootings in Tucson, Ariz. Washington Examiner 1/11/11


Denise Klienrichert, assistant professor of management, comments on the ethical dilemmas raised when individuals pay others to help them find a job. Today's THV 1/11/11

 

SF State’s College of Business has launched the Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business. International Business Times 1/11/11

 

Vance Vredenburg, associate professor of biology, has bathed 80 yellow-legged frogs in bacteria that may protect the frogs from a deadly virus, and preliminary results are encouraging. Popular Science 1/10/11

 

Alumna Shari Bookstaff, who has chronicled her recovery from a brain tumor in a new book, is profiled. San Mateo Daily Journal 1/10/11

 

Alum Jeff Johnson has become a full partner in the accounting firm Zeisler, Zeisler, Rawson & Johnson LLP.  North Bay Business Journal 1/10/11

 

Alumna Penny Warner discusses her pending seven-title mystery series.  Sacramento Bee 1/10/11

 

Robert Nava, vice president for University Advancement, discusses SF State's approach to securing private philanthropic support. San Francisco Business Times 1/7/11


Kay T. Dilena, professor emerita of business, recently bequeathed a gift of $5 million to SF State. San Francisco Business Times 1/7/11


Biology lecturer Gloria Nusse is profiled for her work as a forensic artist, which helps determine the identity of unidentified murder victims. San Jose Mercury News 1/7/11


SF State has received a gift of $500,000 from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, providing further support to the University's Goldman Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility. j, the Jewish News Weekly 1/6/11


Alum and stand-up comic Fred Anderson is profiled. Vallejo Times-Herald 1/7/11


Associate Professor of Nursing Andrea Boyle has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. Marin Independent Journal 1/6/11


Caitlin Ryan, director of SF State's Family Acceptance Program, cmments on New Jersey's new anti-bullying law. The Record (New Jersey) 1/6/11

 

This article about the launch of a national LGBT youth suicide prevention task force references a book by Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, about suicide risk among gay and lesbian youth. Bay Area Reporter 1/6/11


Bill Honig, a former faculty member in the College of Education, has been appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the state Board of Education. Marin Independent Journal 1/5/11; San Jose Mercury News 1/5/11; Central Valley Business Times 1/5/11


Alum Bryan Williams has been appointed as a field representative for District Supervisor Zack Scrivner in Tehachapi. Tehachapi News (Calif.) 1/5/11


In this opinion piece, philosophy lecturer Ann Robertson argues that deepening inequalities between rich and poor are undermining the well-being of American society. Toward Freedom 1/5/11

 

Yvonne Daley, professor of journalism, is interviewed about her new book, Octavia Boulevard. Vermont Public Radio 1/5/10


Exit polls conducted by SF State researchers after ranked-choice voting was first used in San Francisco in 2004 found that the system may have confused Chinese-speaking voters. California Watch 1/5/11


Alumna Susan Kennedy was appointed to the California Health Benefit Exchange. Lake County News 1/5/11


Jan Null, lecturer in meteorology, tracks the number of deaths of children in hot cars. USA Today 1/5/11

 

In this editorial, Niccolo Caldararo, a lecturer in anthropology, argues against the opening of a Target store in Marin. Marin Independent Journal 1/4/11


SF State is among the local universities that have launched efforts to recruit undergraduate students from China. San Jose Mercury News 1/4/11

 

This Q&A with alumna Marta Antone explores her love of teaching. Modesto Bee 1/3/11


Extreme adventures, like paying to climb Mount Everest, are devoid of camaraderie and characterized by selfishness, according to Gulnur Tumbat, assistant professor of marketing. The Australian 1/3/11


Alumna Janice Crum and her husband, who live on an Oakland street known for its elaborate holiday decorations, are profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 1/2/11


For student Harrison Seuga, working toward a college degree is one aspect of his new life since being released from jail. Peninsula Press 1/2/11


Alum John R. Moses is the new managing editor for the Juneau Empire. Juneau Empire 1/2/11


Alumna Beate Bruhl, a professional artist and community theatre volunteer, is profiled. Benicia Patch 1/1/11

 


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