SF State in the News 2004
A selection of recent stories about the San Francisco State University community that have appeared in the media.
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December
Geography
Professor Max Kirkeberg comments on the survival of a
German Lutheran church in San Francisco.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/31/04
Alum Adrianne Serna starts her own record label, Poor Girl
Records.
Toledo
Blade 12/31/04
SFSU's
National Sexuality Resource Center is cited as one of several
area organizations that address issues of sex and
sexuality.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/29/04
Read
this opinion piece on the future of Iran's youth, by
Elahe Enssani, associate professor of engineering.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/28/04
Student
Jennifer Grass comments on post-holiday bargain shopping.
Santa
Cruz Sentinel 12/28/04
A
growing number of students want to attend SFSU, where
applications are up 22 percent.
KESQ-TV 12/28/04; KFMB-TV 12/28/04; San
Jose Mercury News 12/27/04
(free registration required); KTVU-TV 12/27/04; San
Francisco Chronicle 1/4/05
Alum
David Inocencio is co-founder of Beat Within, a San Francisco
literary journal written by young people in prison.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/27/04
Steve
Dickison, Poetry Center executive director, comments on
California's search for poet laureate.
Christian
Science Monitor 12/27/04
Student
Marissa Matias volunteers to hand out meals on Christmas
day.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/26/04
Professor Emeritus Arthur Asa Berger comments on the appeal of the television show, "Desperate Housewives." San Jose Mercury News 12/24/04 (free registration required)
SFSU
receives $1 million from the Bernard Osher Foundation,
for Presidential Scholarship program.
San
Francisco Examiner 12/23/04; San
Mateo County Times 12/23/04; Oakland
Tribune 12/23/04
SFSU
is among universities to assist Trinidad in improving police services.
Trinidad
and Tobago Express 12/23/04
Professor
Emeritus Marshall Windmiller examines the current situation in Iraq.
KQED Forum 12/22/04
Alum Sarah Eberhardt appointed a planning commissioner in Beaumont. San Bernardino County Sun 12/22/04
Film student casts Mayor Gavin Newsom in his film "It's All in a Night's Work." SF Weekly 12/22/04
Alum Dan Martin, who runs the video operations department for the San Francisco Giants, is "the member of the Giants' staff that the players clamor to see." Lowell (Mass.) Sun 12/22/04
Jazz students to entertain shoppers in Contra Costa county. Contra Costa Times 12/21/04
Alum Jim Wunderman is president and CEO of the Bay Area Council, an employer group that seeks to shape public policy and improve the region's quality of life. San Francisco Examiner 12/20/04
An SFSU study of ranked-choice voting in San Francisco is cited in this letter to the editor: "Holiday from runoffs." San Francisco Examiner 12/20/04
Alum Laurel Hallman talks about the life and times of her 95-year-old mother. Modesto Bee 12/20/04
Read this
op ed on how Ukrainian elections suggest a path for democratic
elections in Iraq, by Professor of Speech and Communication Studies
Joe
Tuman. San
Francisco Chronicle 12/19/04
Read this column by student Michal Lev-Ram. J. 12/17/04
Student
Ulla de Lerios, a weaver, talks about her art. Palo
Alto Weekly 12/17/04
Alum Randy Hayes, founder of Rainforest Action Network, is featured. San Francisco Chronicle 12/17/04
Three SFSU
faculty and a research associate are awarded Fulbright Scholarships.
San
Francisco Chronicle 12/17/04
Alum Edwin Roodhouse, an Army specialist serving in Iraq, was killed Dec. 5. Mercury News 12/16/04 (free registration required)
Alum Robert P. Deegan picked as new superintendent and president of Palomar College. San Diego Union-Tribune 12/15/04 (free registration required)
Alum Ronald Gallagher named president of St. Mary's College in Moraga. San Francisco Chronicle 12/15/04
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith discusses the future of the NAACP. KQED Forum 12/14/04
An exit poll by the SFSU Public Research Institute "provided more good news for backers of the ranked-choice voting system" used in San Francisco last month. San Francisco Chronicle 12/16/04; San Francisco Examiner 12/14/04
Student Susan Parker talks about finding a skill to discuss in a creative writing class. Berkeley Daily Planet 12/14/04
John Burks, professor and chair of journalism, comments on a magazine start-up, "Maryland Life." Baltimore Sun 12/14/04
Alum Kevin
Anderson is named athletic director of U.S. Military Academy. The
Journal News (New York) 12/14/04;
Corvallis
Gazette-Times 12/13/04
Graduate student Kathy Middleton authors a book on "W. Otto Emerson: Hayward's Artist and Naturalist." The (Hayward) Daily Review 12/14/04
Student Damitrea Walker receives a scholarship from Mrs. Ruth Dewson, of hat shop fame. San Francisco Examiner 12/13/04
Alum Noemi Luna is installed as San Francisco's first Latina postmaster. San Francisco Examiner 12/13/04
SFSU is still accepting undergraduate applications for fall 2005. San Francisco Business Times 12/13/04
Alum Danny Ortega, owner of Marquard's Smoke Shop, plans to close the store, long "a fixture for downtown." San Francisco Chronicle 12/13/04
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith comments on the future of the NAACP. New York Newsday 12/12/04
Fred Astren says Fallujah may have ancient Jewish ties. J. 12/10/04
Student Victoria Gamburg wins filmmaking awards. J. 12/10/04
Samuel Fuller was "not the usual Hollywood director,” says Cinema Professor Jim Kitses. Berkeley Daily Planet 12/10/04
Lecturer Beverly Kees dies in auto accident. San Francisco Chronicle 12/11/04; KGO-TV 12/10/04; San Jose Mercury News 12/12/04 (free registration required); SF Bay Guardian 12/15/04
Winners of the Berry and Vera Lee Clanton Endowed Scholarship are recognized for reaching their academic goals despite personal or financial hardship. San Francisco Chronicle 12/10/04
Work by Dean Kenyon, professor emeritus of biology, supports the theory of "intelligent" design in living systems. San Francisco Chronicle 12/10/04
Students Sarbi and Jasleen Anand, "are struggling to rebuild their lives," following suspected arson on their family home. San Francisco Chronicle 12/10/04
The founder of Mill Valley's Planet, a project-based after school program, says the idea has roots in a 1980's research project launched with a friend studying education at SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 12/10/04
Read this opinion piece by Jewish Studies Professors Fred Astren and Marc Dollinger on "respectful, spontaneous Mideast dialogue at SFSU." J. 12/9/04
Nursing students in SFSU's satellite nursing program with Cañada College, Sequoia Hospital and the Sequoia Healthcare District toured their "new 2,000-square-foot state-of-the art laboratory." San Francisco Examiner 12/9/04
An exhibit on the ritual arts of Haiti, in the Cesar Chavez Student Center Art Gallery through Dec. 16, is featured. San Francisco Bay View 12/8/04
Read this profile of graduate student Vincent Laus. Vallejo Times-Herald 12/5/04
Professor of Asian American Studies Jeffrey Paul Chan's novel "Eat Everything Before You Die: A Chinaman in the Counterculture" is featured. Sacramento Bee 12/9/04
Vijay Mehrotra, assistant professor of decision sciences, comments about his annual holiday letter in a piece on "reality holiday letters." SF Gate 12/9/04; Pioneer Press 12/21/04
Pamela Swan comments on taking BART to SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 12/9/04
Student employees at CSUs, including potentially SFSU, plan a strike today. Alameda Times-Star 12/9/04
"Mammoth show" celebrates 50th anniversary of SFSU Poetry Center. San Francisco Bay Guardian 12/8/04
SFSU among institutions studying the Juan de Fuca eddy, the largest and most lethal bloom of toxic algae reported by ocean scientists. Tacoma News Tribune 12/8/04
Student Michael Weber, arrested at an antiwar protest last month; is among those challenging a new law requiring DNA samples from felony arrestees. KTVU-TV 12/7/04; Tri-Valley Herald 12/8/04
Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon says recent polling and votes that show a citywide consensus on many progressive social issues. San Francisco Examiner 12/7/04
Alum Robert Deegan under consideration as new president of Palomar College. North County Times 12/6/04
Commenting on the future of the NAACP, Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith says, "The health of the organization is defined by the strength of its grass roots." Baltimore Sun 12/5/04
Alum John Burton, "forced by term limits last Tuesday to leave his post as the second most powerful politician in California," is profiled. San Diego Union-Tribune 12/5/04 (free registration required)
Alum Harriet Egertson receives national Early Childhood Educational Leadership Award. North County Times 12/5/04
History Professor Jules Tygiel comments on revelations that Giants slugger Barry Bonds used steroids. San Jose Mercury News 12/4/04 (free registration required)
"Soul great" Booker T. Jones was introduced to new recording technologies at a College of Extended Learning class. San Francisco Chronicle 12/2/04
Student Kathleen Fallon, a teacher at Vargas Elementary in Sunnyvale, is profiled. San Jose Mercury News 12/2/04 (free registration required)
Alum Annette Bening talks about her career and most recent movie, "Being Julia." Richmond Times Dispatch 12/2/04
Alum Robert Del Grande is head chef and co-owner of "the most fashionable restaurant in Houston." Houston Press 12/2/04
Alum Barbara LeLievre is a well known pianist in the Fort Bragg area. Fort Bragg Advocate 12/2/04
Alum Patrick Savage dies in auto accident. Napa Valley Register 12/1/04
Alum Tim Graff, "a promising Alameda filmmaker," is profiled. Oakland Tribune 12/1/04
November
Graduate student Susan Parker muses about public transportation. Berkeley Daily Planet 11/30/04
Investigator in Cal State San Marcos inquiry has worked with SFSU in past. North County Times 11/30/04
Alum Dan Nakamura, the producer, composer and DJ, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 11/29/04
Alum Patrick Paulson is co-director of "Fade to Black," a new documentary about the making of rapper Jay-Z's "The Black Album." Marin Independent Journal 11/28/04
Read the review of Alice Munroe's "Runaway" by Library Collection Development Coordinator David Hellman. San Francisco Chronicle 11/28/04
Read this profile of alum John Burton, who steps down as Senate president pro tempore on Tuesday. Los Angeles Times 11/27/04 (free registration required)
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith comments that "The Democratic Party and Kerry under the circumstances waged a very good campaign (but) the Republicans just did a better job of bringing out their base vote." The Afro American Newspapers 11/26/04
Student George Thelen makes a documentary paying homage to his hometown. Columbus Telegram 11/26/04
Alum Robin Magdahlen finds refuge from the strife of modern life in painting. The Oregonian 11/25/04
Phil Kipper, professor and chair of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on Dan Rather's departure as CBS news anchor. San Francisco Chronicle 11/24/04
Alum Annette Bening talks about her life and her new movie, Being Julia. Orlando Sentinel 11/23/04
Meteorology Professor John Monteverdi comments on lightening strikes in Southern California. The Daily Breeze 11/23/04
Representative Nancy Pelosi secures funds for area projects, including $350,000 for the SFSU Minority Nurse Training Program. San Francisco Chronicle 11/23/04
Alum Antonette Eckert is named executive director of the Vacaville Conference and Visitors Bureau. The (Vacaville) Reporter 11/20/04
Read this column on finding a new apartment, by student Michal Lev-Ram. J. 11/19/04
A new study shows Democratic professors outnumber Republicans nationwide, stifling conservative viewpoints; students representing College Republicans and History Professor Robert Cherney comment. CNN: Paula Zahn Now 11/19/04
Student Jacqui Bailey comments on the high costs of housing in the Bay Area. KPIX-TV 11/18/04
Some campus faculty and students reportedly banned from attending ceremony to honor Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. San Francisco Chronicle 11/18/04
"It's extremely beneficial to have universities located in any city," says San Francisco Chamber of Commerce spokesperson. San Francisco Examiner 11/17/04
Alum Harry Mavrogenes appointed head of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency. Mercury News 11/17/04 (free registration required)
A class assignment to research pop culture circa 1957 sparks memories for student Susan Parker. Berkeley Daily Planet 11/16/04
Read this feature profile on Dance Professor Albirda Rose and her work with school children in Visitacion Valley. San Francisco Chronicle 11/16/04
Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon says ranked-choice voting worked smoothly in its historic first trial in San Francisco. Detroit Free Press 11/16/04
SF State seeks approval to buy apartments and parking spaces. San Francisco Chronicle 11/16/04
History Professor Jules Tygiel comments on the anti-smoking trend in California. Sunday Herald (Glasgow) 11/14/04
Corey Cook, assistant professor of political science, says Green Party candidates positioned themselves well in the most recent election. San Francisco Chronicle 11/15/04
History Professor Jules Tygiel says that how people interpret Barry Bonds' accomplishments "is something that might constantly change in the future.'' San Jose Mercury News 11/13/04 (free registration required); The Kansas City Star 11/13/04
Student Arti Jain screens her short, "A Secret Language," at the second annual South Asian Film Festival in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/04
Actor Woody Harrelson's "Go Further" documentary includes a stop at SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/04
Film director Jean-Paul Rappeneau gives a seminar at SFSU as part of the "On Set With French Cinema'' program. San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/04
Poetry Center co-sponsors an "Evening with Bob Callahan'' on Saturday at the Delancey Street Foundation. San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/04
Student Frances Miller among those featured in the annual Stillwell student art exhibit. Contra Costa Times 11/12/04 (free registration required)
SF State flares up over election. San Francisco Examiner 11/11/04
Student Karrie Hovey's art installation honors soldiers who have died in Iraq. Marin Independent Journal 11/11/04; San Francisco Chronicle 11/12/04; San Francisco Examiner 11/12/04
SFSU's Whirlwind Wheelchair International is named a Tech Museum of Innovation laureate. San Jose Mercury News 11/11/04 (free registration required)
Student Aki Rosenberg pursues a professional modeling career in conjunction with her studies. The Carmi Times 11/11/04
Alum Heather Kimball, a teacher at Castro Middle School in San Jose, is profiled. San Jose Mercury News 11/11/04 (free registration required)
Alum Harvey
Diamond's jazz trio to perform in Winchester, Mass. Winchester
Star 11/11/04
Parents
can benefit from post-divorce education classes,
says Jeff Cookston, assistant professor of developmental
psychology. Mercury
News 11/10/04 (free registration required)
Number of international students studying at Bay Area universities drops -- including at SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 11/10/04; Oakland Tribune 11/10/04; San Mateo County Times 11/10/04
Alum John Cheney is one of the new owners of the Big Water Grille located on the Lake Tahoe shore. North Tahoe Tahoe Bonanza 11/10/04 (registration required)
"This country has always had a troubled relationship with sex research," said Director of Human Sexuality Studies Gil Herdt. The New York Times 11/9/04 (free registration required); Spartanburg Herald-Journal 11/9/04; Wilmington Morning Star 11/9/04; San Francisco Chronicle 11/14/04; The Guardian (UK) 11/15/04; Orlando Sentinel 11/17/04 (free registration required); Mail & Guardian (South Africa) 11/18/04; The Globe and Mail (Toronto) 11/27/04
Among artists speculating on the creative and cultural climate in President Bush's second term are Professor of Raza Studies Jose Cuellar and Creative Writing Professor Michelle Carter. San Francisco Chronicle 11/9/04
Student
Deb Lagutaris said that for many voters, choosing George
Bush "seemed based on an abstract idea of 'morality'
and not on real policy choices with a moral outcome.'' San
Jose Mercury News 11/9/04 (free registration required)
City residents call for more police protection in neighborhoods
near SF State. San
Francisco Examiner 11/8/04
San Francisco's hills "create natural neighborhoods," says Professor Emeritus Max Kirkeberg. San Francisco Chronicle 11/7/04
Alum Jill Brown is appointed warden of San Quentin State Prison. SFGate 11/7/04; Marin Independent Journal 11/6/04
Alum Richard Hongisto, former San Francisco sheriff, dies. Los Angeles Times (free registration required) 11/6/04; San Francisco Examiner 11/8/04
Alum Frances Mayes talks about her next book, "At Home in the World." Minneapolis Star-Tribune 11/6/04
Prospective students are encouraged now to enroll for fall 2005. San Francisco Chronicle 11/5/04
Alum Nellie Wong says attending SFSU in the 1970s turned her life around. San Francisco Chronicle 11/5/04
Student Victoria Gamburg wins Angelus Award grand prize for her film "Twilight." The Tidings 11/5/04
Author Micheline Aharonian Marcom was twice rejected for admission to SFSU's Creative Writing Department. San Francisco Chronicle 11/5/04
Alum Harvey Diamond will perform with his jazz trio in Winchester, Mass. The Winchester Star 11/4/04
Student Victor Tracey participates in post-election rally. San Diego Union-Tribune 11/4/04; San Luis Obispo Tribune 11/4/04; Monterey County Herald 11/4/04; KRON 4 11/4/04; Sarasota Herald Tribune 11/4/; free registration required: San Jose Mercury News 11/4/04; Contra Costa Times 11/4/04
Election fuels tempers between celebratory Bush supporters and anti-Bush students on campus. San Francisco Chronicle 11/4/04
Alum Danny Glover is profiled. Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch 11/4/04
Alum Julia Coates to teach her "acclaimed course in Cherokee history" at Western Carolina University. Smoky Mountain News 11/4/04
Commenting on ranked choice voting, Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon says "San Francisco is a closely watched experiment in electoral reform and local democracy." San Francisco Chronicle 11/3/04
Graduate student Kate Pringle volunteers for "election protection" in Florida, stating her group, Poets to the Polls, "got scared it wasn't going to be fair." Sun-Sentinel (South Florida) 11/3/04
Alum Chris Bogios reflects on his 43-year career as a trumpeter with the San Francisco Symphony. San Francisco Chronicle 11/3/04
"It seems like the presidential race really is crowding out everything else, which is unfortunate,'' says Corey Cook, assistant professor of political science, "because there are some important issues on the ballot.'' San Francisco Chronicle 11/2/04
Alum Dana Carvey, the comedian, talks about his presidential impressions and career development. Rocky Mountain News 11/2/04
Associate Students President David Abella comments on the importance of getting out the vote, at a rally held on campus. NBC11-TV 11/1/04
Team of researchers from several universities, including SFSU, to study coastal ocean dynamics. The Eureka Reporter 11/1/04
SFSU students among the busloads of Northern California college students in Reno this weekend trying to mobilize votes for John Kerry. The (Fremont) Argus 11/1/04; Oakland Tribune 11/1/04
Commenting on municipal initiatives, Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon said, "They allow citizens to legislate directly when unresponsive and unrepresentative elected officials …block progress and thwart popular will." Los Angeles Daily News 10/31/04; Sarasota (Florida) Herald-Tribune 10/31/04; San Luis Obispo Tribune 10/31/04; SFGate 10/31/04; San Mateo Daily Journal 11/1/04; Monterey County Herald 11/1/04; Free registration required: Los Angeles Times 10/31/04; San Diego Union Tribune 10/31/04; San Jose Mercury News 10/31/04; Contra Costa Times 10/31/04
Management Professor John Sullivan advises on success strategies for call centers. Business Standard (India) 11/1/04
Columnist the "Night Cabbie" earned his master's degree at SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 11/1/04
October
Fueling expected growth at College of Marin, a partnership with SFSU and others is turning the Indian Valley campus "into a viable educational park." Marin Independent Journal 10/31/04
Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon says that ranked-choice voting was used in 22 cities until the mid-1900s. Sacramento Bee 10/30/04
See "technology wunderkind" and alum Scott Redmond's NowHouse, "a high-tech, green and affordable demonstration home," on display in San Francisco this weekend. SFGate 10/29/04
Alum Nick Didovic of Shizzle Bikes says, "a lot of people are seeing the bikes as fashion accessories." Long Beach Press-Telegram 10/29/04
You can't make too much out of polls says John Rogers, associate director of the SFSU Public Research Institute. Stockton Record 10/28/04
Student Victoria Gamburg is among 27 emerging American artists in theater, dance and film honored with a 2004 Princess Grace Award. MSNBC 10/28/04
Alum Leza Lowitz, author of "Green Tea to Go," talks about the influence upon her work of living in Japan. Japan Today 10/28/04
Paul Hoover, visiting professor of creative writing, partners with poet Dos Nguyen on an anthology of translated Vietnamese poetry. Sacramento Bee 10/28/04
Biology Professor Michael Goldman comments on stem cell research. Metro Newspapers 10/27/04
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith discusses swing state voters. NPR: Tavis Smiley Show 10/27/04
Professor of Astronomy Adrienne Cool said Wednesday's full lunar eclipse may be the last for several years. San Francisco Examiner 10/27/04
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith says that John Kerry has done little personally to stimulate the black vote. Richmond Times-Dispatch 10/27/04
Student Bahya Oumlil, rescued from a burning Sunset District home, says "I love the Fire Department right now." San Francisco Examiner 10/27/04
"In the eyes of many on the left, Nader has become a megalomaniac, someone who has split off more from reality more than Bush has," said Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon. San Francisco Chronicle 10/27/04
Alum Annette Bening talks about her life and latest film role. USA Today 10/26/04; Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser 10/31/04
Professor of Public Administration Genie Stowers is cited in an article on measuring performance in government. Government Technology 10/26/04
Alum Don Sutton among 10 inducted into SFSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The Bakersfield Californian 10/26/04 (free registration required)
Alum Roger Dobkowitz, producer of "The Price is Right," has been with the game show since he graduated 33 years ago. KPIX-TV 10/26/04
Alum Elaine Corral Kendall talks about her career as a broadcast journalist and actress. Alameda Times-Star 10/25/04; San Mateo County Times 10/25/04; Oakland Tribune 10/25/04
Alum Annette Bening talks about her life and new movie, "Being Julia." Washington Post 10/24/04 (free registration required)
English Professor Jeffrey Paul Chan's novel, "Eat Everything Before You Die," is a new book of note this month. San Jose Mercury News 10/24/04 (free registration required)
Political Science Professor Rich DeLeon comments on the appeal of San Francisco District Attorney Kamsla Harris. Los Angeles Times 10/24/04 (free registration required)
Journalism Professor Erna Smith comments on Farai Chideya's contributions as a role model and mentor. San Francisco Chronicle 10/24/04
California Poets in Schools, started at SFSU, celebrates 40 years of bringing writers and literature to students. San Francisco Chronicle 10/23/04
Alum Allen Smith, a "sterling trumpeter," to be honored. San Francisco Chronicle 10/23/04
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith comments that Senator Barbara Boxer "can speak passionately about her concerns and argue against those on the other side.'' San Francisco Chronicle 10/23/04
Sunday's Morrison Artists Series performance by the Perlman/Schmidt/Bailey Piano Trio part of a "great week for piano fans." Contra Costa Times 10/22/04 (free registration required)
SF State figures in a screenplay by Chronicle columnist Ms. Gonick. San Francisco Chronicle 10/22/04
Broadcasting alums Ariel Nunez and Halline Overby are co-cofounders of the WB20 show "Distortion2Static." San Francisco Chronicle 10/22/04
We ought to hold candidates to a higher standard of truth when they speak in public, says Professor of Speech and Communication Studies Joe Tuman. Fresno Bee 10/21/04
Read this opinion piece by student Michel Lev-Ram. J. 10/21/04
Alum Claire Josefine, author of "The Spiritual Art of Being Organize," is profiled. Eureka Reporter 10/21/04
Alum Ora Linder, a painter and sculptor, "explores a number of societal issues" in her work currently on display at the 1870 Art Center in Belmont. Alameda Times-Star 10/21/04
Man is shot at gas station near campus. San Francisco Examiner 10/21/04
A split between the popular vote and the electoral college in the presidential election may happen again, says Gerard Heather, professor of political science. KPIX 10/20/04
Alum Larry Galizio a candidate in Oregon's House District 35. The Oregonian 10/20/04
Alum Charles P. Hall's waterbed invention is remembered. The (London) Times 10/20/04
Adjunct Professor of Meteorology Jan Null says the current rain storm is expected to rate a 7.0 on the Bay Area Storm Index. San Jose Mercury News 10/19/04 (free registration required)
Alum Pierre Salinger,
journalist, dies at age 79. London
Telegraph 10/18/04; The
(London) Times 10/18/04; The
New York Times 10/18/04; Seattle
Times 10/17/04; San
Francisco Chronicle 10/17/04; San
Mateo County Times 10/17/04; Free subscription required: San
Jose Mercury News 10/17/04; Miami
Herald 10/17/04; Washington
Post 10/17/04; Los
Angeles Times 10/17/04
Alum Brooks Holcomb runs for Assembly District 24 race in north Reno. Reno
Gazette 10/18/04
Assistant Professor of Political Science Francis Neely offers reasons for low voter turnout among young people. San Mateo Daily Journal 10/18/04
It "remains to be seen what the effect of it (the internet) will be in this election," said David Tabb, professor of political science. Contra Costa Times 10/18/04 (free registration required)
Phil Kipper, professor and chair of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on political advertising in swing states. Pahrump Valley Times 10/20/04; San Francisco Chronicle 10/17/04; Waterbury Republican American 10/19/04
Artist Adele Louise Shaw describes her sweater-encased heart sculpture near SFSU. San Francisco Chronicle 10/17/04
The early alliance forged at SFSU between former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and Glide Church pastor Rev. Cecil Williams is described. San Francisco Chronicle 10/17/04
The upcoming production of Sholem Aleichem’s “She Must Marry a Doctor,” is "a protest against tyranny of many kinds," says Theatre Arts Professor Joel Schecter. J. 10/15/04
Student Gal Oren talks about the appeal of living outside of Israel. j. 10/15/04
Columnist comments on independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and recent visits to such campuses as SFSU. CBS News/The New Republic 10/15/04
College of Marin to expand offerings next year, in partnership with SFSU. Marin Independent Journal 10/15/04
Student Lina Akka comments on the Muslim observance of Ramadan. San Francisco Chronicle 10/15/04
Berkeley Video and Film Festival to include a documentary by an SFSU alum comparing Vietnam and the Iraq war. Oakland Tribune 10/15/04
Student Wes McGaughey, president of the San Francisco College Democrats, urges students to vote for for Sean Elsbernd in District 7 supervisor's race. San Francisco Chronicle 10/15/04
"In political terms, I think it was a tie," comments Robert C. Smith, political science professor, on the third presidential candidate debate. San Jose Mercury News 10/14/04 (free registration required)
Dawn Mabalon, assistant professor of history, comments on the historical photos in Stockton's Little Manila. Stockton Record 10/14/04
Cinema Professor Steven Kovacs comments on a subject trend in this year's Orinda Film Festival. Contra Costa Times 10/14/04 (free registration required)
College of Ethnic Studies Dean Tomas Almaguer resigns; Psychology Professor Kenneth Monteiro appointed interim dean. San Francisco Chronicle 10/13/04
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader visits the Bay Area, including
a stop on campus.
Oakland
Tribune 10/13/04; Alameda
Times-Star 10/13/04; San
Mateo County Times 10/13/04
Alum Larry Galizio runs for Congress in Oregon. The Oregonian 10/13/04 (free registration required); The Oregonian 10/20/04 (free registration required)
Web site educates about Board of Education candidates, who include Eric Mar, lecturer in Asian American studies. San Francisco Examiner 10/12/04
Read this profile of alum John Burton, outgoing State Senate president. San Jose Mercury News 10/12/04 (free registration required)
Students interested in SFSU next fall "should apply early," says Jo Volkert, associate vice president for enrollment planning and management. Oakland Tribune 10/12/04; Tri-Valley Herald 10/12/04; San Mateo County Times 10/12/04; The (Fremont) Argus 10/14/04
Phil Kipper, professor and chair of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on the airing of a film critical of John Kerry. Portland Press Herald 10/12/04
Student Jonathan Smothers makes the cut with "American Idol" and will compete in Los Angeles. Oakland Tribune 10/12/04; San Mateo County Times 10/12/04
Alum David Yuers runs for Walnut Creek City Council. Contra Costa Times 10/12/04 (free registration required)
In an interview with the Examiner, President Robert Corrigan expresses concern that higher education is not prepared to serve increasing numbers of high school graduates. San Francisco Examiner 10/11/04
"A lot is at stake here," says Rich DeLeon, professor of political science, about San Francisco's experiment with ranked-choice voting. San Jose Mercury News 10/10/04 (free registration required); Monterey County Herald 10/11/04
Spin magazine represents a "return of the roots of modern rock journalism," says Journalism Chair John Burks. The (South Carolina) State 10/10/04
An SFSU student runs against Nancy Pelosi for House seat. Los Angeles Times 10/11/04 (free registration required)
Alum Danny Glover talks about his life as a political activist. Laporte County Herald Argus 10/11/04
Read this feature on alum Mario Savio, the man who embodied the Free Speech Movement. San Francisco Chronicle 10/10/04
Alum Richard L. Word, current police chief in Oakland, up for top police spot in Vacaville. Fairfield Daily Republic 10/9/04
Placing schools on terror alert is "another example of the U.S. government overreacting," says David Fischer, diplomat in residence. San Francisco Examiner 10/8/04
SamTrans buses feature labor history, thanks in part to SFSU's Labor Archives. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/04
Students Mike Anderson and Lindsey Cahill comment on the major presidential candidates' quest for the youth vote. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/04
SFSU scholarship winners are highlighted. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/04 (fifth item)
Student Ingrid Overgard volunteers with Seaflow to reduce ocean noise pollution. San Francisco Chronicle 10/8/04
Flu vaccinations won't be offered at many locations this year, including such universities as SF State. Tri-Valley Herald 10/8/04; San Mateo County Times 10/8/04; Oakland Tribune 10/8/04
Among the programs to be managed by Sequoia Healthcare District's new CEO is the SFSU nursing program at Canada College. San Mateo County Times 10/7/04
"It's certainly an aggressive marketing move," comments Sanjit Sengupta, associate professor and chair of marketing, on Cal State Hayward's proposed name change. Contra Costa Times 10/7/04 (free registration required)
Marin approves a water desalination pilot, with quality testing to come from SFSU's Romberg Tiburon Center and UC Berkeley. Marin Independent Journal 10/7/04
Alum Robert Deegan is a finalist for president/superintendent at Palomar College. San Diego Union Tribune (free registration required) 10/7/04; North County Times 10/6/04
Professor Emeritus Mervin B. Freedman, former chair of psychology, dies. San Francisco Chronicle 10/7/04
Professor of Management John Sullivan to address Asian human resource executives conference. Business Standard (New Delhi) 10/7/04
Campus is cited as a partner in KQED documentary "Coastal Clash." Pacifica Tribune 10/6/04
Among those auditioning for "The Real World" in San Francisco was student Michael Terrado. Alameda Times-Star 10/6/04; San Mateo County Times 10/6/04; Oakland Tribune 10/6/0
San Francisco Supervisors Bevan Dufty and Jake McGoldrick sponsor a resolution urging SFSU to continue degree programs in the Russian language. San Francisco Examiner 10/5/04
Creative writing student Susan Parker writes about rediscovering one of her fourth grade students. Berkeley Daily Planet 10/5/04
Read this profile of alum Frances Mayes, author of "Under the Tuscan Sun." Denver Post 10/4/04
Alum Vernon Alley, international jazz legend, dies. San Francisco Chronicle 10/5/04
SF State study cites hazards of leaving children in hot, enclosed automobiles. (South Florida) Sun-Sentinel 10/5/04
San Francisco's hotel worker strike "looks like it's going to be a long, drawn-out thing," said Brenda Cochrane, associate professor of labor studies. Los Angeles Times 10/4/04 (free registration required)
The Rev. James A. Long Jr., an SFSU alum and Oakland pastor, is working to establish a crime-fighting hot line. Alameda Times-Star 10/4/04
Mary Grant, counseling department office manager, talks about her longtime friends Dick and Lynne Cheney. San Francisco Chronicle 10/3/04
Alum John Stanley, well known horror movie host, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 10/3/04
Romberg Tiburon Center scientists may perform water quality tests at proposed Marin desalination plant. Marin Independent Journal 10/3/04
Phil Kipper, professor and chair of broadcast and electronic communication arts, comments on the Bush/Kerry debate. San Francisco Chronicle 10/2/04; San Francisco Chronicle 10/2/04
Clear winners rarely emerge from presidential debates, says Joe Tuman, professor of speech and communication studies. Washington Times 10/1/04
September
Alum Mick McDowell is "among a select few visionaries" helping to revitalize downtown Spokane. Spokane Business Journal 9/30/04
History Lecturer Tina Stevens comments on the state plan for stem-cell research. San Francisco Bay Guardian 9/29/04
Alum Gary Austin, founder of the "venerable" comedy group the Groundlings, talks about his career. LA City Beat 9/30/04
Alum Alysanne McGaffey exhibits paintings and wood blocks at at ARTshare 25 in San Mateo. Alameda Times-Star 9/30/04; San Mateo County Times 9/30/04; Oakland Tribune 9/30/04
Alum Johnny Mathis is profiled. San Antonio Express 9/29/04
Alum Pauline Oliveros discusses electronic music and her role in building the discipline. Troy Record 9/29/04
Assistant Professor of Music and pilot-in-training Jassen Todorov is profiled. SF Weekly 9/29/04 (second item)
Student Melanie Davis, commenting on the renaming of the 49ers' home park, says "it will always be Candlestick." San Francisco Chronicle 9/29/04
Read an excerpt from Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Peter Orner's story collection, "On the 88." San Francisco Chronicle 9/28/04
The Lyric Youth Talkline offers support from peers such as SFSU student "Phoebe." San Francisco Chroncle 9/28/04
A study by Lee Davis, associate professor of anthropology, is used to support land claims by the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria. (Eureka) Times-Standard 9/28/04
Professor of Speech and Communication Studies Joe Tuman discusses the upcoming presidential debates. Washington Times 9/27/04
Professor and Chair of Health Education Mary Beth Love is featured in this profile of the "intentional" family she helped create. San Francisco Chronicle 9/26/04
Alum Howard Bulka, chef owner of Marche in Menlo Park, is featured in "Cook’s Night Out." San Francisco Chronicle 9/26/04
Alum J. E. Goettsche, official organist for the Vatican, returns to Nebraska to perform. Omaha World Herald 9/25/04
Read this essay on surfing as a soulful experience by student Michal Lev-Ram. J. The Jewish News Weekly 9/24/04
The first edition of "Transfer," featuring the first published story by alum Ernest Gaines, is among the "treasures" offered at the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library book sale. San Francisco Chronicle 9/24/04
"Historically speaking, attitudes about Asian sexuality have changed quite a bit," says Amy Sueyoshi, assistant professor of ethnic studies. San Francisco Chronicle 9/24/04
History Professor Jules Tygiel comments on the Bay Area's unique role in breaking the color barrier in major league baseball. San Francisco Chronicle 9/24/04
Alum Judy Gatewood, a carpenter, helps create a renaissance in teaching the trades at high schools. San Francisco Chronicle 9/24/04
Linda Wanek, associate professor and chair of physical therapy, comments on rehabilitation products. Contra Costa Times 9/24/04 (free registration required)
A mural by alum Christina Strassman is chosen for painted a Palo Alto beautification project. Palo Alto Weekly 9/24/04
The three-dimensional virtual world of "Second Life" is used for teaching on such campuses as SFSU. Wired News 9/24/04
"We really need to examine the cost structure and business model [of broadcasting] in this country," says broadcast and communication arts Assistant Professor Miriam Smith. Fox News 9/22/04
Department of Geosciences data is cited in this article on the hazards of leaving children in enclosed automobiles. Modesto Bee 9/22/04
Professor Emeritus Marshall Windmiller provides an analysis of John Kerry's position on the Iraq war. SF Bay Guardian 9/22/04
Alum Pat Gray is Green Party candidate for Congress. San Mateo County Times 9/21/04
Lu Rehling, director of the technical and professional writing program, gives advice on writing skills that can improve career prospects. New York Daily News 9/21/04; San Antonio Express 9/27/04
Senior care innovator Jennie Chin Hansen plans to teach at SFSU and other schools following retirement from On Lok Senior Health Services. San Francisco Chronicle 9/21/04
Professor Emeritus Marshall Windmiller discusses Iraq's status and outlook. KQED Forum 9/20/04
Search and rescue teams recruiting more volunteers, such as student Alicia Fernandez. San Francisco Examiner 9/20/04
Presidential candidate John Kerry's new theme is "shifting the game plan in the fourth quarter," says Joe Tuman, professor of speech and communication studies. Los Angeles Times 9/20/04 (free registration required); Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9/24/04
Political Science Professor Gerard Heather comments on the influence of Christian churches on politics. Contra Costa Times 9/20/04 (free registration required)
Alum Cintra Wilson talks about her life and book, "Colors Insulting to Nature." San Francisco Chronicle 9/19/04
Mayor appoints "a high-powered line-up of biotechnology industry executives and academic leaders," including SFSU President Corrigan, to build up biotech in San Francisco. MSNBC 9/19/04; SF Gate 9/27/04
Professor of Speech and Communication Studies Joe Tuman comments on the likelihood of a constitutional amendment to allow foreign-born persons to run for president. San Francisco Chronicle 9/19/04
Alum DJ Zeph releases his newest recording, "Sunset Scavenger." Resident Advisor 9/19/04
Professor Emeritus Arthur Asa Berger comments on the erotic appeal of objects and animated figures. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9/19/04
SFSU students will help tutor at new youth community center in Richmond. San Francisco Chronicle 9/18/04
SF State is "one of the top schools in the U.S. in voter registration." San Francisco Examiner 9/17/04
Student Manijeh Fata is one of three winners nationwide of the 2004 Eastman Scholarship competition for film students. Cinematography 9/17/04
Alum Anthony Perez finds his past experience as a gang member can enhance his teaching at Canada College. San Francisco Chronicle 9/16/04
English Professor James Brogan recuperates from severe injuries when a firecracker was thrown at him on Brighton Beach. Point Reyes Light 9/16/04
Nader write-in campaign brings Peter Camejo to SFSU. Santa Rosa Press Democrat 9/16/04
Student Sydney Chow comments on the appeal of Hong Kong-style dessert cafes. San Francisco Chronicle 9/15/04
Caralinda Lee Bussotti is establishing a scholarship program to honor her late husband, Professor Carlo Bussotti. San Francisco Chronicle 9/15/04 (fifth item)
California university students embark on an eight-day walk to draw attention to budget cuts; group to visit SFSU on Sept. 22. Tri-Valley Herald 9/15/04; San Mateo County Times 9/15/04; The (Fremont) Argus 9/15/04; The (Hayward) Daily Review 9/15/04; Oakland Tribune 9/16/04
Commenting on the Scott Peterson trial and his family's support, Professor Emeritus Arthur Asa Berger says, "People shape their behavior in what they see in pop culture…." San Jose Mercury News 9/15/04 (free registration required); Fort Wayne News-Sentinel 9/21/04; Contra Costa Times 9/22/04 (free registration required); Monterey County Herald 9/24/04; Ventura County Star 9/28/04 (free r