SF State in the News 2012
A selection of recent stories about the San Francisco State University community that have appeared in the media.
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May
SF State has received a $1.5 million grant to develop a program to help biology professors improve their teaching skills. San Francisco Chronicle 5/24/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that music can help students learn fractions. Deseret News 5/24/12
Alumna Vidyut Latay has produced a documentary that is being screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Times of India 5/24/12
Latino Studies Lecturer Felix Kury comments a recent talk given in San Francisco by Mariela Castro, the niece of retired Cuban President Fidel Castro. San Francisco Chronicle 5/24/12
Edward McCaughan, chair of the Sociology Department, is interviewed about his new book, “Art and Social Movements: Cultural Politics in Mexico and Aztlán.” The Smirking Chimp 5/23/12
Alumna Leslie Asfour, director of the fashion department at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, is profiled. Lodi-News-Sentinel 5/23/12
Alum Thien Nguyen will soon be ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Catholic San Francisco 5/23/12
SF State’s Family Acceptance Project has been designated a “best practice” for preventing suicides of LGBT youth by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Windy City Media Group 5/23/12
Alum Kayla Daniels, a former foster youth who was part of SF State’s Guardian Scholars program and graduated last week, is profiled. San Francisco Examiner 5/22/12
Alum Will Maynez, who is charge of restoring and preserving a Diego Rivera mural at San Francisco City College, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 5/21/12
Alum Ryan Haven has been named the principal of Santa Rita School in Los Altos. Los Altos Patch 5/21/12
Alum Tom Griscom, who teaches photography at three renowned art schools in New York, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 5/20/12
Leslie Wong will become president of SF State effective Aug. 1. The Chronicle of Higher Education 5/20/12
Alumni George and Judy Marcus have donated $1 million to SF State to create the endowed Robert A. Corrigan Chair in American Studies in honor of the retiring president. Ocean Beach Bulletin 5/20/12
Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on a recent criminal case involving Cantonese-speaking women who were defrauded of nearly one million dollars. Wall Street Journal 5/20/12
Catherine Powell, librarian at the Labor Archives and Research Center, comments on the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco Chronicle 5/20/12
Al Janske, a former comic book store owner who is reported to have studied at SF State, is profiled. Piedmont Patch 5/19/12
Alum Gilbert Melendez, a popular mixed martial arts fighter, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 5/19/12
Students and siblings Apurwa and Abriti Sharma, who are graduating Saturday, are profiled. Contra Costa Times 5/18/12; New York Daily News 5/18/12
Student Apurwa Sharma, who will represent the College of Science and Engineering at Commencement by receiving a symbolic hood, is profiled. San Mateo County Times 5/18/12; Marin Independent Journal 5/18/12
Student Andrew Suvunnachuen, a star athlete on the Gator baseball team who is graduating with a degree in Communication Studies, is profiled. Burlingame Patch 5/18/12
Students Miguel Vargas and Daniel Mendoza, military veterans who are graduating this week, are profiled. Post News Group 5/18/12
Alum Danny Glover talks about his activism career. The Guardian UK 5/18/12
Alum Casey Pratt writes about the Oakland Athletics’ baseball season so far. Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area 5/18/12
Alumna Moira Sullivan reviews the film “Moonrise Kingdom” shown at the Cannes Film Festival this week. Examiner.com 5/18/12
Alumna Susie Fowkes writes about a shooting in San Jose Wednesday. Examiner.com 5/18/12
Alumni George and Judy Marcus have donated $1 million to SF State to create the endowed Robert A. Corrigan Chair in American Studies in honor of the retiring president. San Francisco Business Times 5/18/12; Palo Alto Patch 5/17/12
Leslie Wong, who will become president of SF State effective Aug. 1, is interviewed. San Francisco Business Times 5/18/12
Students Daniel Mendoza and Shea Caspersen, military veterans who are graduating this week, are profiled. San Jose Mercury News 5/17/12 (Front page) ; Oroville Mercury-Register 5/17/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan comments on a recent labor dispute at the National Labor Relations Board between a beverage company and its workers. Yakima Herald 5/17/12
Alumni George and Judy Marcus have donated $1 million to SF State to create the endowed Robert A. Corrigan Chair in American Studies in honor of the retiring president. Los Altos Patch 5/17/12
Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin comments on a study about the ability to predict a person’s sexual orientation based on a photograph. ABC 7 TV 5/17/12
SF State will co-host an educational summit for Asian American and Pacific Islander students who would be first in their families to go to college. San Jose Mercury News 5/17/12; Inside Bay Area 5/17/12
Actor Dennis Lee Kelly, who is reported to have studied at SF State, is profiled. Sioux City Journal 5/17/12
Associate Professor of Raza Studies Nancy Raquel Mirabal comments on the controversial visit of Cuban President Raul Castro’s daughter to San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle 5/18/12
Student Kayla Daniels, a former foster youth who was part of SF State’s Guardian Scholars program and is graduating this week, is profiled. Bay Area Reporter 5/17/12
Student Reyhaneh Rajabzadeh, who will represent the College of Education at Commencement by receiving a symbolic hood, is profiled. Oakland Tribune 5/17/12
Professor of Journalism Ken Kobré’s new documentary that profiles Associated Press photojournalists, titled “Deadline Every Second,” will be screened in San Francisco Thursday. San Francisco Chronicle 5/17/12
Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin comments on a study about the ability to predict a person’s sexual orientation based on a photograph. North County Times 5/17/12
A dance performance by the Nemenzo Dance Company will be held at SF State’s McKenna Theater. San Francisco Chronicle 5/17/12
Professor of Creative Writing Roy Conboy has written a new play inspired by his Mexican culture and family. San Francisco Chronicle 5/17/12
Alum Francisco Duran has been hired as superintendent of the Trenton School District in New Jersey. The Trentonian 5/17/12
Alum Randolph J. Townsend has joined the Board of Trustees of the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization. The Sun Herald 5/16/12
SF State will hold its Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday. Marin Independent Journal 5/16/12
Leslie Wong, president of Northern Michigan University, has been named the new president of SF State effective Aug. 1. The Upper Peninsula Second Wave 5/16/12
Students Daniel Mendoza and Shea Caspersen, military veterans who are graduating this week, are profiled. San Jose Mercury News 5/16/12
Associate Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on the business record of a North Bay congressional candidate. San Francisco Chronicle 5/16/12
An SF State employee writes about the importance of unions in a letter to the editor. San Francisco Chronicle 5/16/12
Alum Kelly Goff writes about about college debt and the challenging job market facing graduates. New America Media 5/15/12
Alum Philip Avila, a civil war historian, will speak at a “Sons in Retirement” club. Kenwood Press 5/15/12
Student Liz Ireland writes about college debt and the challenging job market facing graduates. Poynter.org 5/15/12
Alum Jose Antonio Vargas, an activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, will speak at a convocation ceremony at University of California, Santa Cruz. The Californian 5/15/12
Musicians will perform at the Irving M. Klein International String Competition at SF State next month. Examiner.com 5/15/12
Student Liz Ireland writes about college debt and the challenging job market facing graduates. New America Media 5/15/12
Alum Francisco Duran has been hired as superintendent of the Trenton School District in New Jersey. The Trentonian 5/15/12
Leslie Wong, president of Northern Michigan University, has been named the new president of SF State effective Aug. 1. The Morning Sun 5/15/12; The Detroit News 5/13/12
Student Shontrice Williamson, who will represent the College of Ethnic Studies at Commencement by receiving a symbolic hood, is profiled. The Post News Group 5/14/12
SF State Museum Studies students created signs and brochures for a historical site in Kenya. Archaeological Institute of America 5/14/12
SF State students interviewed for this story voice their support for the Middle Class Scholarship Act, a tuition bill being considered in the California State Legislature. ABS-CBN News 5/14/12
Alumna Rita Mancera, who works at a nonprofit that provides health, educational, legal and educational services to Latino families in the San Mateo area, is profiled. The Bay Citizen 5/14/12
Alum James Hoffman is a leading Small Business Association lender in the North Bay. North Bay Business Journal 5/14/12
Leslie Wong, president of Northern Michigan University, has been named the new president of SF State effective Aug. 1. Diverse 5/14/12 ; M Live 5/13/12; San Francisco Appeal 5/11/12; The Jamestown Sun 5/11/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan comments on fees and regulations concerning ship pilots in the San Francisco Bay. New York Times 5/13/12 Director of Labor Studies John Logan comments on fees and regulations concerning ship pilots in the San Francisco Bay. New York Times 5/13/12
Student Arianna Blaisdell, a former foster teen who is part of the Guardian Scholars program, will graduate May 19. Santa Cruz Sentinel 5/13/12
Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on the changing demographics of San Francisco’s Sunset District. San Francisco Chronicle 5/13/12
Students Apurwa Sharma, Abriti Sharma and Andrew Suvunnachuen, who are graduating May 19, are profiled. San Mateo Daily Journal 5/12/12
Alumna Barbara Yook is running for the District Attorney position in Calaveras County. The Record 5/12/12
This story references a study by SF State researchers concerning heatstroke-related deaths in cars. The Press-Tribune 5/12/12; Kent Reporter 5/11/12
Alumna Laura Marr comments on the decrease of ethnic diversity in San Francisco. Huffington Post 5/11/12
Students will be protesting their looming debt at graduations nationwide. 9 News Colorado 5/11/12; The Post-Star 5/11/12
Leslie Wong, president of Northern Michigan University, has been named the new president of SF State effective Aug. 1. San Francisco Chronicle 5/11/12; Asian Week 5/10/12; San Francisco Business Times 5/10/12; CBS San Francisco 5/10/12; San Francisco Chronicle 5/10/12; San Francisco Examiner 5/10/12; NBC Bay Area 5/10/12; SF Bay 5/10/12; Upper Michigan Source 5/10/12
Professor of Latina/Latino Studies Alejandro Murguía has written a short story about San Francisco’s Mission District that is being made into a film. Mission Local 5/11/12
SF State students will create printmaking projects using a 12-ton black and white steamroller at the Dixon May Fair. Dixon Patch 5/11/12
Edward McCaughan, chair of the Sociology Department, is interviewed about his new book, “Art and Social Movements: Cultural Politics in Mexico and Aztlán.” San Francisco Examiner 5/10/12
SF State researchers contributed to a project to monitor water flow, environmental spills and salmon spawning on the Sacramento River. CIO UK 5/10/12; Computerworld 5/9/12
CSU is scheduled to name the next SF State president on Thursday; California State University trustees voted a new policy regarding incoming presidents’ compensation. San Francisco Chronicle 5/10/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds people with a balanced view of the past, present and future are more likely to be happy. The British Psychology Society 5/10/12
Alumna Irene McGee has been hired as the director of marketing for Healthline.com, a health information service. Virtual-Strategy Magazine 5/10/12
Filmmaker Sieh Samura, who is reported to have studied at SF State, is profiled. Dorchester Reporter 5/10/12
Faculty at California State University campuses picketed Tuesday to draw attention to contract negotiations. California Progress Report 5/10/12
SF State researchers contributed to a project to monitor water flow, environmental spills and salmon spawning on the Sacramento River. Computerworld Australia 5/10/12; IT World 5/9/12
Student Rogelio Manaois, a military veteran graduating this week, is profiled. The Post News Group 5/9/12
Student Adrienne Wilson, the hood recipient for Graduate Studies, is profiled. The Post News Group 5/9/12
Student Daisey Sanchez, winner of the 2012 Outstanding Student Leader Award, is profiled. The Post News Group 5/9/12
Creative Writing Lecturer Anne Galjour is interviewed about a play she wrote titled “Okra.” Daily Comet 5/9/12
Associate Professor of Design and Industry Martin Linder received the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service for bringing design education to San Francisco high school students. CBS San Francisco 5/9/12
Marketing Lecturer Neil Cohen will be featured and interviewed on a local radio show. KALW Radio 5/9/12
Creative Writing Lecturer Anne Galjour is interviewed about a play she wrote titled “Okra.” HoumaToday.com 5/9/12
Alum Nancy Hensel, president of The New American Colleges and Universities, will be the keynote speaker at commencement ceremonies for Drury University in Missouri. Springfield News-Leader 5/9/12
Faculty at California State University campuses picketed Tuesday to draw attention to contract negotiations. New America Media 5/9/12
Students Marilyn Bunag, Apurwa Sharma and Andrew Suvunnachuen, who are graduating May 19, are profiled. Asian Week 5/8/12
Student Apurwa Sharma, who will wear a symbolic hood to represent the College of Science and Engineering at Commencement, is profiled. Edusanjal 5/8/12
Catilin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, comments on the suicide of a gay teen in Utah. Moneycontrol.com 5/8/12 ; Reuters 5/8/12
The San Francisco Greek Film Festival started yesterday, with proceeds benefiting the Center for Modern Greek Studies and the Nikos Kazantzakis Chair at SF State. Greek Reporter 5/8/12
Alum Tom McGraw, CEO of First National Bank of Northern California, is profiled. San Jose Mercury News 5/8/12
A dancer named Sandy Bottoms, who is reported to have studied at SF State, comments on the possible closure of the nation’s only unionized strip club, in San Francisco. The Bay Citizen 5/8/12
Alum Priya Jagannathan comments on the practice of employers asking job applicants for passwords to their social media accounts. ABC 7 TV 5/8/12
Alumna Careth Reid has donated a collection of 10,000 photographs of Bay Area African American history to SF State. Oakland Post 5/8/12
SF State will co-host an educational summit for Asian American and Pacific Islander students who would be first in their families to go to college. Oakland Post 5/8/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. Independent Online South Africa 5/8/12
Assistant Professor of Health Education Emma Sanchez-Vaznaugh has published a study that finds students are more likely to be fit when physical education is mandatory. Medical News Today 5/8/12
SF State students will create printmaking projects using a 12-ton black and white steamroller at the Dixon May Fair. Dixon Patch 5/7/12
Catilin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, comments on the suicide of a gay teen in Utah. WBFO Radio Buffalo 5/7/12
Alum Thomas Jenkinson will speak about his research on the diversity of mushroom species in Micronesia. WBEZ Radio Chicago 5/7/12
Nancy Rabolt, chair of the Consumer and Family Studies/Dietetics Department, is interviewed about her career and students’ design work. San Francisco Chronicle 5/6/12
Geosciences Lecturer Jan Null has contributed to a website of research on heatstroke-related deaths in cars. Occupational Health and Safety Online 5/6/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan writes about a scandal over congressional support for the National Labor Relations Board. Counter Punch 5/6/12
Assistant Professor of Geography and Human Environmental Studies Jason Henderson comments on recent pedestrian deaths in San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 5/6/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds people with a balanced view of the past, present and future are more likely to be happy. Vancouver Sun 5/5/12
SF State’s Chamber Singers and University Chorus performed with the California Symphony in Livermore. Contra Costa Times 5/5/12
Alum Dan Roberts, a Mill Valley resident, is running for Congress in California’s second district. Marin Independent Journal 5/5/12
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman, a 2010 mayoral candidate in Oakland, is considering running for city council this year. Inside Bay Area 5/4/12
Daniel Bernardi, chair of the Cinema Department, comments on the new film “The Avengers.” USA Today 5/4/12
Philanthropist Barbro Osher will receive an honorary degree from SF State for her generous support of educational and arts organizations. J Weekly 5/3/12
Jose Antonio Vargas will be honored as SF State’s 2012 Alumnus of the Year at Commencement on May 19. Bay Area Reporter 5/3/12
California State University is considering a new compensation policy for campus presidents; campuses such as SF State would be affected. San Francisco Chronicle 5/3/12
A study by SF State researchers demonstrates that the temperature in parked cars can rise quickly. Ahwatukee Foothills News 5/3/12; KHOU TV Houston 5/2/12
Alumna John Walker is the new principal of Campolindo High School in Moraga, Calif. Lamorinda Patch 5/3/21
Professor of Asian American Studies Grace Yoo has released one of the first comprehensive textbooks in the field of Korean American Studies. KoreAm Magazine 5/2/12
With funding from the Department of Defense’s Minerva initiative, Professor of Psychology David Matsumoto is studying the role of emotions in inciting political violence. BBC Future 5/2/12
Alumna Susan Adams, a Marin County Supervisor, is running for reelection. Marin Independent Journal 5/2/12
Assistant Professor of Health Education Emma Sanchez-Vaznaugh has published a study that finds students are more likely to be fit when physical education is mandatory. Health Behavior News Service 5/1/12
President and Mrs. Robert A. Corrigan were honored at an event at the Saint Francis Yacht Club, where alum George Marcus announced a $1 million gift to create the Robert A. Corrigan Endowed Chair of American Studies. San Francisco Chronicle 5/2/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan comments on the Occupy movement, following widespread protests on Tuesday. Contra Costa Times 5/2/12; The Reporter 5/2/12
Assistant Professor of Health Education Emma Sanchez-Vaznaugh has published a study that finds that students are more likely to be fit when physical education is mandatory. Medical Express 5/2/12
Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg has studied how a deadly fungus is killing frogs in the wild. Environmental Research Web 5/2/12
SF State’s Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business hosted a meeting on how to incorporate social responsibility concepts into business school courses. Green Biz 5/2/12
This story references a study by SF State researchers concerning heatstroke-related deaths in cars. KVUE TV Austin 5/2/12
SF State students will present their designs at the thirteenth annual Spring Fashion Showcase on Thursday. San Francisco Appeal 5/1/12
An SF State fundraiser inspires the organization of a high school softball game to benefit breast cancer awareness. Burlingame Patch 5/1/12
Amalia Niewendorp, selected as a Teacher of the Year finalist in Truckee, is reported to have studied at SF State. Sierra Sun 5/1/12
Professor of Sexuality Studies Amy Sueyoshi will read from her book “Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi” at the San Francisco GLBT History Museum. San Francisco Examiner 5/1/12
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue Rosser spoke at Oregon State University about barriers facing women in science and engineering fields. Corvallis Gazette Times 5/1/12
A new book about the push for ethnic studies departments in higher education details SF State’s 1968 student strike. Inside Higher Ed 5/1/12
SF State helped inspire the organization of a high school softball game to benefit breast cancer awareness. San Mateo Daily Journal 5/1/12 ; San Bruno Patch 5/1/12
SF State women’s basketball coach Joaquin Wallace and his daughter, a high school track and field star, are mentioned. San Francisco Chronicle 5/1/12
April
Professor of Journalism Ken Kobré’s new documentary that profiles Associated Press photojournalists, titled “Deadline Every Second,” will premiere at University of California Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times 4/30/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds people with a balanced view of the past, present and future are more likely to be happy. Global Post 4/30/12; Zee News India 4/29/12
Alumna Diane Furst, a city council member in Corte Madera, is running for a seat on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Marin Independent Journal 4/30/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about the challenges graduating high school seniors in the Bay Area face in funding college. Oakland Tribune 4/30/12
Alum Rain Jokinen writes about the twentieth anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. San Francisco Appeal 4/30/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan writes about a scandal over confidentiality rules at the National Labor Relations Board. Counter Punch 4/29/12
Alumna Diane Furst, a city council member in Corte Madera, is running for a seat on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Marin Independent Journal 4/29/12
Alum Michael Fanelli plans to run the 100,000th mile of his life at the upcoming Philadelphia Marathon and is nearing his 500th consecutive day of running. San Francisco Examiner 4/29/12
Alum Xavier Viramontes, a nationally known printmaker active in political and social justice movements, is profiled. New America Media 4/29/12
SF State honored student veterans at a special graduation ceremony on Saturday. KCBS Radio 4/29/12 ; ABC 7 TV 4/27/12
Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg has studied how a deadly fungus is killing frogs in the wild. Summit County Citizen’s Voice 4/29/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about California students who are taking advantage of a program that offers tuition breaks for going to college outside their home state. Sacramento Bee 4/29/12
Alum Steve Gardner performed with his band Beso Nova in Cloverdale on Saturday. Santa Rosa Press-Democrat 4/28/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds people with a balanced view of the past, present and future are more likely to be happy. Everyday Health 4/27/12
SF State’s Family Acceptance Project is profiled. Visalia Times-Delta 4/27/21
Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg has studied how a deadly fungus is killing frogs in the wild. RedOrbit 4/27/12; Science Codex 4/27/12; Christian Science Monitor 4/26/12; Daily Mail UK 4/26/12; United Press International 4/26/12; Reptile Channel.com 4/26/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds people with a balanced view of the past, present and future are more likely to be happy. Daily Mail UK 4/27/12
SF State will honor graduating military veterans at a reception on Saturday. Asian Journal 4/26/12
Faculty at California State University campuses will announce next week the results of a strike vote. San Francisco Examiner 4/26/12
Karen Smith, a member of the SF State Handbell Choir, is profiled. Half Moon Bay Review 4/26/12
Alumna Tanya Okmyansky, president of a networking organization called the Jewish High Tech Community, is profiled. J Weekly 4/26/12
In this file photo, John Calloway, a lecturer in the School of Music and Dance, is shown outside the February 2012 Grammy awards ceremony, protesting the elimination of 31 music categories. CP 24 TV Toronto 4/26/12
Professor of Biology John Hafernik has had a butterfly named after him. San Francisco Chronicle 4/26/12
Professor of Secondary Education Penelope Flores comments on strategies to better educate Filipino students in the U.S. Inquirer Global Nation 4/26/12
Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg has studied how a deadly fungus is killing frogs in the wild. Info Zone 4/26/12; Live Science 4/25/12 ; E! Science News 4/25/12
SF State students who are part of a non-profit program that helps low-income and underrepresented students through college are interviewed. CBS 5 TV 4/25/12
Alumna Natacha Merritt explains her photographs of spiders at San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences. The Guardian UK 4/25/12
SF State’s Rhythms Music Festival, organized by Associated Students, Inc., starts today. San Francisco Examiner 4/25/12
Student Denia Perez spoke at a rally outside San Francisco City Hall about how federal immigration policies have affected her. SF Appeal 4/25/12
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue V. Rosser writes about women scientists who pursue academic administrative careers. Inside Higher Ed 4/25/12
Alum Sean Sanders, founder of the popular band Short Eyes, is interviewed. San Diego Reader 4/25/12
Student Miki Fukai received the Miss Tomodachi in the Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen competition.. Rafu Shimpo 4/24/12
Diane Allen, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, is researching ways multiple sclerosis patients can deal with balance and walking challenges. The Sun-Herald 4/24/12
Student Brian Goldstein writes about the reform of the California juvenile justice system. California Progress Report 4/24/12
This article references a study by SF State researchers concerning heatstroke-related deaths in cars. San Tan Valley Today 4/24/12
Alumna Diana Cage, an author in the LGBT community, is profiled. She Wired 4/23/12
The SF State Human Rights Summit began yesterday at the Cesar Chavez Student Center. San Francisco Examiner 4/23/12
A public memorial will be held for alumna Alexis Busch, who was among the victims of a recent boating accidentnear the Farallon Islands. Examiner.com 4/23/12
A case study from SF State is featured in a book about non-tenure track faculty at colleges and universities. Chronicle of Higher Education 4/22/12
Assistant Professor of Political Science Graeme Boushey comments on the “regulatory ripple effect” in which new laws mimic existing laws in other areas. Advertising Age 4/23/12
Hillman Curtis, a pioneering web designer who attended some classes at SF State, died last week. Pittsburg Post-Gazette 4/23/12; New York Times 4/20/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about California students who are taking advantage of a program that offers tuition breaks for going to college outside their home state. Los Angeles Times 4/22/12
CSU announced it would not withhold state university grants to graduate students; two SF State students had started a petition campaign to rescue the grants. Los Angeles Times 4/20/12; Vallejo Times-Herald 4/20/12; Loan Safe 4/20/12
Alum and California State Assembly member Nora Campos has proposed a bill that would prohibit employers from asking for employees’ or job applicants’ social media passwords. Virtual Strategy Magazine 4/20/12
Alum James Kass founded a spoken word group for youth that is now holding its 16th annual poetry slam competition. SF Appeal 4/20/12
A youth orchestral strings competition will be held at SF State in June. San Francisco Chronicle 4/20/12
A high school senior who will attend SF State next year is profiled. Woodland Daily Democrat 4/19/12
A new traffic light has been installed in the Mission Terrace neighborhood after an SF State student was struck and killed by a car there in 2008. SF Appeal 4/19/12
SF State is mentioned as a major employer in the San Francisco area in a story about real estate opportunities. NuWire Investor 4/19/12
CSU announced it would not withhold state university grants to graduate students; two SF State students had started a petition campaign to rescue the grants. San Francisco Chronicle 4/19/12
Georgia Gero-Chen, lecturer in the English Department, comments on the possibility of California Faculty Association members voting to strike. California Progress Report 4/19/12
Professor of English and KQEDradio host Michael Krasny will interview author Michael David Lucas as part of the One Book One Marin program. Marin Independent Journal 4/19/12
Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies Juliette Hua comments on media portrayals of human trafficking. New America Media 4/19/12
Alum Rowland Valladares will speak at a seminar in San Bruno on preventing elderly abuse. Inquirer Global Nation 4/19/12
Alum Daniel James will perform with his folk rock band, Leopold & His Fiction,in Austin, Texas. KUT Radio Austin 4/19/12
Student A.J. Srichantra will audition for the popular television music competition “X Factor” at the Cow Palace. Pacifica Patch 4/19/12
Özgür Özlük and Susan Cholette, both associate professors of decision sciences, have published research on the fast-growing Internet advertising industry. Phys.org 4/18/12
Alum Robert MacIntosh will soon retire from his job as CEO of Pier 39. San Francisco Business Times 4/18/12
A study by SF State researchers found data on heatstroke-related deaths in cars. Examiner.com 4/18/12
SF State design students participated in a fashion show to benefit a homeless shelter. Catholic San Francisco 4/18/12
Members of the California Faculty Association are voting on a possible strike. New America Media 4/18/12; Long Beach Post 4/18/12 ; San Jose Mercury News 4/16/12
Journalism student Alex Emslie writes about youth violence prevention programs for immigrants in San Francisco’s Mission District. New America Media 4/18/12
Professor of Journalism Ken Kobré has released a documentary titled “Deadline Every Second” that profiles Associated Press photojournalists. Media Bistro 4/17/12
Journalism lecturer Justin Beck co-hosted a citizen journalism workshop at a public park in Oakland. All Voices 4/17/12
Alumna Pam Doré, an adult film director in the LGBT community, is profiled. EDGE 4/17/12
According to a study by SF State researchers, the 2011 Outside Lands Music and Arts festival brought over $60 million into the local economy and created nearly 700 full time-equivalent jobs. Huffington Post 4/17/12
Student Eva Ong writes about the Weaverville Joss House, an historic Chinese temple that is part of a state park in danger of closing. Asian Week 4/17/12
Alum Rex Vigil was hired as vice president of development for Back Roads Entertainment. Virtual Strategy Magazine 4/17/12
Jeffrey Snipes, chair of the criminal justice studies department, comments on current staffing levels at Bay Area police departments. San Francisco Appeal 4/16/12
Members of the California Faculty Association will vote on a possible strike. San Francisco Chronicle 4/17/12; Chico Enterprise-Record 4/17/12; The Vacaville Reporter 4/17/12 ; KVEC Radio San Luis Obispo 4/16/12; Elk Grove Patch 4/16/12; KLIV Radio Silicon Valley 4/16/12
Alumna Alexis Busch was among the victims of a recent yacht crash during a race near the Farallon Islands. KTVU TV 4/16/12; Berkeley Patch 4/16/12
Two SF State students have started a petition demanding that CSU not withhold state university grants to graduate students. City Town Info 4/16/12
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee will be the keynote speaker at SF State’s commencement ceremony May 19. Asian Week 4/15/12
Alum Kyaw Oo, the founder of an organization for Burmese youth in the Bay Area, comments on recent political changes in Burma. Firstpost 4/15/12
Two SF State students have started a petition demanding that CSU not withhold state university grants to graduate students. San Francisco Chronicle 4/14/12
The upcoming retirement of President Robert Corrigan is mentioned in a story about presidential searches in the CSU system. EdSource 4/13/12
Alumna Rhodesia Ransom is running for a seat on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual Weekly 4/13/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. KQED blog 4/13/12
The San Francisco Unified School District has agreed to sell land and a vacant building on Font Blvd. to SF State. San Francisco Examiner 4/12/12
Student Godofredo Vasquez, an El Salvadorian immigrant who is in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, comments on immigration policy. New America Media 4/12/12; Asian Journal 4/12/12
Associate Professor of Anthropology Mariana Ferreira comments on how government policies toward Native Americans contributed to a loss of their native foods. California Watch 4/12/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. Mind Shift 4/12/12
In this column about local sightings and gossip, Professor of Journalism Jon Funabiki says he saw Japanese Consul General Hirosho Inomata at a restaurant on Kearny Street. San Francisco Chronicle 4/12/12
Associate Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Melissa Camacho comments on new sitcoms about young single women that reflect recent economic realities. San Jose Mercury News 4/11/12
Alumna Jessica Zollman is among the Instagram employees who may share in the company’s $1 billion acquisition payment by Facebook. The Daily Telegraph UK 4/11/12
Professor of Management John Sullivan comments on recruiting practices of Silicon Valley tech companies. FINS Technology 4/11/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about San Jose State University ending guaranteed admission for local students. The Californian 4/11/12
Alumna Jessica Zollman is among the Instagram employees who may share in the company’s $1 billion acquisition payment by Facebook. Daily Mail UK 4/10/12
Professor of Management John Sullivan comments on recruiting practices of Silicon Valley tech companies. Wall Street Journal 4/10/12
The San Francisco Unified School District has agreed to sell land and a vacant building on Font Blvd. to SF State. San Francisco Examiner 4/10/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about San Jose State University ending guaranteed admission for local students. Santa Cruz Sentinel 4/10/12
Alicia Suskin Ostriker, a recipient of an SF State Poetry Center Book Award, has published a new book of poems about Jewish identity. New Jersey Jewish News 4/10/12
Alumna Nancy Bourne has published her first short story in the Nebraska online literary journal Forge. The Millions 4/10/12
Alum Kyaw Oo, the founder of an organization for Burmese youth in the Bay Area, comments on recent political changes in Burma. New America Media 4/9/12
Alumna Anna Nevenic is running for Congress in a Riverside, Calif. district. Nurse.com 4/9/12
SF State will host an upcoming symposium on investment philosophy. Business Insider 4/9/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. The Bay Citizen 4/8/12; New York Times 4/7/12
The upcoming retirement of President Robert Corrigan is mentioned in a story about presidential searches in the CSU system. Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) 4/8/12
Alum Martin Salazar, the art conservator at the Walt Disney Family Museum, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 4/8/12
Research by SF State’s Family Acceptance Project is mentioned in a story about the challenges faced by transgendered children. EDGE Boston 4/8/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. NPR 4/7/12 ; Scientific American 3/27/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about students who are making other plans after California State University closed spring 2013 admissions. San Mateo Daily Journal 4/7/12
Alumna Rhodesia Ransom is running for a seat on the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual Weekly 4/6/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. Condé Nast Traveler 4/6/12
Alumna Christine Andersen has become director of a community health program in Green Bay, Wisc. Green Bay Press Gazette 4/6/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. WKNO Radio Tennessee 4/6/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about new advertising efforts by the University of San Francisco. San Francisco Examiner 4/5/12
Alumna Sara Glines will become publisher of the York Daily Record, a Pennsylvania newspaper. York Daily Record 4/6/12
SF State has offered to buy land on Font Boulevard owned by the San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco Business Times 4/6/12
Alum and photographer Adam Lau made a video documenting an adult Big Wheel race on Potrero Hill. Wired 4/6/12
SF State’s Confucius Institute sponsored the recent Chinese Bridge Cup in San Francisco. China Daily USA 4/6/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. The Frisky 4/6/12; Daily Mail UK 4/5/12
SF State researchers contributed data to a U.S. Department of Transportation campaign to prevent child heatstroke deaths in cars. WBNG News Binghamton, NY 4/5/12
Alumna Corazon Basa Cortes Tomalinas will be honored by President Obama at the White House for her activism to prevent youth violence and drug use. Inquirer Global Nation 4/5/12
Alum Madeline Follin, co-founder of the popular band Cults, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 4/5/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. Yahoo Health 4/4/12
Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Jonathan Lee will speak at a fundraiser for the Weaverville Joss House Historic Park, a historic Chinese temple slated for closure. Trinity Journal 4/4/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. New York Times 4/4/12; The Daily Meal 4/4/12
Linda Oubre, an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader, has been named the new dean of the College of Business at SF State. San Francisco Business Times 4/4/12
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue V. Rosser writes about the challenges she faced as a female researcher in the male-dominated field of science. Inside Higher Ed 4/4/12
Fred Astren, chair of the Jewish Studies department, explains the origins of the Karaite branch of Judaism. The Jewish Journal 4/4/12
Wool seats on 200 BART trains are being replaced with easier-to-clean vinyl seats following a study by a SF State microbiologist that found bacteria growing on the upholstery. The Atlantic Cities 4/4/12
Alumna and mystery novelist Cara Black spoke about her latest books at an event in Mountain View. Los Altos Town Crier 4/4/12
Professor of Jewish Studies Marc Dollinger comments on a large collection of Jewish art that is now being housed at UC Berkeley. J., The Jewish Weekly 4/3/12
Andrew Jolivette, chair of the Department of American Indian Studies, will speak at an event at Oregon State University designed to empower the campus’ LBGT community. Gazette Times 4/3/12
Alumna Barbara Reynolds has been hired as vice president of quality at Renown Health in Reno, Nev. Reno Gazette Journal 4/3/12
Police arrested a man at a pawn shop Monday who was selling computers stolen from SF State. San Francisco Examiner 4/3/12; SFist 4/3/12
Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy, a 2011 American Book Award winner, will read from her work at Chico State University. Chico Enterprise-Record 4/3/12
Stewart Brand, the counterculture icon, is reported to have studied photography at SF State. Tech Crunch 4/2/12
Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe has written, directed and produced a short documentary that explores racism encountered by a Chinese community in the 19th century Pacific Northwest. Channel APA 4/2/12
Alum and actor Danny Glover, who has a role in the new TV series “Touch,” is profiled. Reading Eagle 4/1/12
Creative Writing Lecturer Alice La Plante’s book “Turn of Mind” is a finalist for a community reading program in Missouri. Columbia Daily Tribune 4/1/12
March
Alum Vance DeVost, the stage manager for the San Francisco Symphony who is retiring after 25 years, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 3/31/12
SF State students speak about Cesar Chavez Day and the proposal to make the day a national public holiday. New American Media 3/31/12
Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, spoke in Michigan about the health and treatment of LGBT youth. CBS Detroit 3/31/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. GroundWater Canada 3/30/12; Pambazuka News 3/29/12; EuroStep 3/19/12; Canal Azul 24 (Spanish) 3/18/12; Save the Water 3/15/12; Green Gardens Group 3/14/12; TerraDaily 3/12/12; Nuclear News 3/1/12; Nigerian Tribune 3/12/12; AHDN Newswire 3/6/12
Student Paul Murre, president of California College Democrats, comments on the money his organization lost due to a large-scale campaign embezzlement case. Sacramento Bee 3/30/12
Alum Robert Hawkins, who won a national title in public speaking while at SF State, is coaching the South San Francisco High School speech team. South San Francisco Patch 3/30/12
Alumna Aiko Nishi Uwate is mentioned in a story about Japanese Americans who have been given honorary degrees after being forced to leave their studies during World War II. Rafu Shimpo News 3/29/12
Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies Valerie Soe has written, directed and produced a short documentary that explores racism encountered by a Chinese community in the 19th century Pacific Northwest. Asian Week 3/29/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. SF Bay 3/28/12
Alum and musician Clyde Curley comments on how his time at SF State motivated him to become a teacher. Bellingham Herald 3/29/12
SF State is mentioned in an article about students who are turning to private universities due to increasing costs at public universities. Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) 3/28/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. San Francisco Chronicle 3/28/12; Careers Portal 3/28/12; Inside Bay Area 3/28/12
Alumna Joecelyn Quintos-Rodis has received a top managerial award for her work at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. Inquirer Global Nation 3/28/12
Alum and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown spoke at a fundraiser about his time at SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 3/28/12
Alum and renowned jazz musician Khalil Shaheed passed away last week. San Francisco Chronicle 3/28/12; Oakland Tribune 3/27/12
A student speaks in support of the Millionaires Tax proposal for the November ballot in California. Independent Media Center San Francisco 3/27/12
Alumna Latanya d. Tigner, a renowned dancer and choreographer, is profiled. Alameda Times-Star 3/27/12
Students performed music composed by women yesterday in honor of Women’s History Month. San Francisco Examiner 3/27/12
Alum Robert Thomas Valverde has released his first novel, titled “The Necklace.” Virtual-Strategy Magazine 3/27/12
Alum and California State Senator Leland Yee has authored a bill that would prohibit pay increases for public university executives in bad budget years. ABC News 10 3/26/12; Huffington Post 3/26/12
Alum and renowned jazz musician Khalil Shaheed passed away last week. Contra Costa Times 3/27/12; Santa Cruz Sentinel 3/27/12
SF State is mentioned in an opinion piece about executive salaries at California State University campuses. Sacramento Bee 3/27/12; Merced Sun-Star 3/27/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about the impact of City College of San Francisco cutting back on summer school enrollment. San Francisco Examiner 3/26/12
SF State’s Guardian Scholars Program, which helps former foster youth earn college diplomas, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 3/26/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. IndiaEduNews.net 3/26/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about the impact of City College of San Francisco cutting back on summer school enrollment. San Francisco Chronicle 3/26/12
An editorial discusses findings by SF State researchers who have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. Mountain Democrat 3/26/12
Alum and California State Senator Leland Yee has authored a bill that would prohibit pay increases for public university executives in bad budget years. California Watch 3/26/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. Ummid.com 3/25/12
President Robert Corrigan writes in this opinion piece about his tenure at SF State and calls for a reinvestment in public higher education. San Francisco Chronicle 3/25/12
Assistant Professor of Political Science Andrei Tsygankov writes about the future of Russia under President-elect Vladmir Putin. The Moscow Times 3/25/12
A recent study by SF State researchers predicts the impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. Honolulu Star Advertiser 3/25/12
The writing of alum Al Martinez, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, is featured in an exhibit in Southern California. Pasadena Sun 3/25/12
Alum and former EVP/CFO Leroy Morishita is mentioned in an editorial about increased pay for California State University presidents. Monterey County Herald 3/25/12
A recent study by SF State researchers predicts the impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. New York Times 3/24/12
Professor of Music Richard Festinger, a composer who directs the Morrison Artists Series, is profiled in this Q & A. San Jose Mercury News 3/24/12; Contra Costa Times 3/24/12
Assistant Professor of Cinema Julian Hoxter comments on the popularity of “The Hunger Games” book and film series. Daily Democrat 3/24/12
Alum Chris Gember is profiled in an article about the increasing number of adults who live alone. San Jose Mercury News 3/24/12
A student who is eligible for benefits from the California DREAM Act, which gives scholarships to undocumented immigrants, is profiled.
New America Media 3/23/12
Student and popular musician Penelope Houston has released a solo album titled “On Market Street.” San Francisco Examiner 3/23/12
Director of Labor Studies John Logan writes about recent anti-union bills in state legislatures. California Progress Report 3/26/12; California Labor Federation 3/22/11
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. School Days 3/23/12; Science Codex 3/22/12; e! Science News 3/22/12; Daily RX 3/22/12
Student Miki Fukai has been nominated to be a “Cherry Blossom Queen” at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in April in San Francisco’s Japantown. Rafu Shimpo News 3/22/12
SF State researchers are examining beehives on the roof of the San Francisco Chronicle’s building to help solve the mystery of “zombie bees.” San Francisco Chronicle 3/22/12 (preview—piece runs in print edition Sun., Mar. 25)
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Peter Orner's new novel, "Love and Shame and Love,” is called “a magnificent book” in this review. Los Angeles Review of Books 3/21/12
Student Paul Murre writes in an op-ed piece about the funding troubles of the California State University system and the search for a new president. San Francisco Examiner 3/22/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. United Press International 3/6/12
Assistant Professor of Special Education Sue Courey has found that using rhythms in music can help students learn fractions. Independent 3/22/12
Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, will speak about health and well being practices for LGBT youth. Pride Source 3/22/12
Alumna Shawnna Romans has been named marketing director of Ceco Building Systems. The Dispatch 3/22/12
Alum and former EVP/CFO Leroy Morishita is mentioned in an editorial about increased pay for California State University presidents. The Sacramento Bee 3/22/12
Alumna Melody Stein, who opened a popular San Francisco pizzeria staffed by deaf people, is profiled. Wall Street Journal 3/21/12
Alum Marc Manganaro is the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at Loyola University. Nola.com 3/21/12
A story on the possibility of adjusting or repealing ranked-choice voting in San Francisco mentions a 2004 poll on the system by SF State’s Public Research Institute. San Francisco Public Press 3/21/12
SF State Occupy protesters are mentioned in an op-ed piece about legislative efforts to cap executive pay at public colleges and universities. Cal Buzz 3/21/12
Philosophy Lecturer Ann Robertson writes about efforts to get the “Millionaire’s Tax” initiative on the November ballot. Counter Currents 3/21/12
Philosophy Lecturer Ann Robertson writes about the efforts to get the “Millionaire’s Tax” initiative on the November ballot. Toward Freedom 3/21/12; Counter Punch 3/21/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. Mountain Democrat 3/20/12
SF State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosted an information session Tuesday. San Francisco Examiner 3/20/12
Alumna Monica Johnson is working on a graphic novel about the student debt crisis. Chronicle of Higher Education 3/19/12
California State University will not offer spring 2013 admissions; SF State planned to enroll more than 1,500 new undergrads that semester. San Francisco Chronicle 3/20/12
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason McDaniel comments on politicians’ responses to the sentencing of San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. San Francisco Chronicle 3/18/12
The founder of a news site dedicated to the Occupy movement recently spoke with SF State student activists. Counter Currents 3/18/12
Professor of Communication Studies Joe Tuman said he will run against Oakland Mayor Jean Quan if she is recalled. San Francisco Chronicle 3/18/12
Alumna Lisa Lutz, who recently released a novel titled “Trail of the Spellmans,” is profiled. The Sacramento Bee 3/18/12
Assistant Professor of Cinema Julian Hoxter comments on the popularity of “The Hunger Games” series of books and films. Daily Democrat 3/18/12
SF State won an award from the Association for International Educators for internationalizing campus and academic programs. Arizona Daily Sun 3/18/12; College News 3/18/12
Congresswoman Jackie Speier led a forum on women’s health and contraception at SF State last week. Ocean Beach Bulletin 3/18/12; Belmont Patch 3/16/12
Alumna Kathy Oxborrow has joined the Family Access Network Foundation in Oregon as a development specialist. The Bend Bulletin 3/17/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. CBC Radio 3/17/12
Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride recently released a book for aspiring screenwriters. KPCC Radio 3/16/12
Associate Professor of Political Science Aaron Belkin writes in a letter to the editor about the views of Republican primary voters. New York Times 3/16/12
Alumna Jane Fleming has released a new book titled “Birthright: What it is and How to Get Yours Back.” The Californian 3/16/12
A story about the 2012 Outside Lands Music and Arts festival mentions a study by SF State researchers that quantified the money generated by the 2011 festival. NBC Bay Area 3/16/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. Oregon Public Broadcasting 3/16/12
A new study by SF State researchers finds that Texas leads the nation in the number of child heat stroke deaths. CBS 7 TV 3/16/12
The writing of alum Al Martinez, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, is featured in an exhibit in Southern California. Pasadena Star 3/15/12
Alumna Lexi Leban, executive director of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, is profiled. J Weekly 3/15/12
Students Chad Richards and Ryan Blake comment on efforts to make tuition more affordable for middle class families. San Francisco Examiner 3/15/12
Congresswoman Jackie Speier led a forum on women’s health and contraception at SF State Thursday. San Francisco Appeal 3/15/12
Renowned movie critic Leonard Maltin reviews Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride’s how-to book for aspiring screenwriters. IndieWire 3/14/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. Disaster News Network 3/14/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. BBC World (Spanish edition) 3/14/12
President Robert Corrigan is mentioned in a story about UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau and other higher education leaders who have announced they will retire this year. San Francisco Chronicle 3/14/12
Alum Joe Louis Walker, a popular blues guitarist who recently released a new album, is profiled. Buffalo News 3/14/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. Fresno Bee 3/14/12; IB Times UK 3/14/12; New Scientist 3/13/12 ; Dalje.com 3/13/12; Mother Nature Network 3/12/12
A story about the 2012 Outside Lands Music and Arts festival mentions a study by SF State researchers that quantified the money generated by the 2011 festival. San Francisco Appeal 3/13/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. ClimateWire (subscription) 3/12/12
SF State researchers have identified a common North American frog as the carrier of a deadly amphibian disease. San Francisco Chronicle 3/13/12; Summit Voice 3/13/12; Zee News 3/13/12; The Bay Citizen 3/12/12; LiveScience 3/12/12; ABC 7 TV 3/12/12
The Family Acceptance Project is highlighted in a story about the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to help homeless LGBT youth. Edge on the Net 3/12/12
SF State’s KSFS radio station is mentioned in a story about independent radio stations in San Francisco. Radio Survivor 3/12/12
Alumnus Joe Louis Walker, a popular blues guitarist who recently released a new album, is profiled. Macomb Daily 3/13/12
Alums and spouses Dale and Shoko Araki, who teach communication courses in Japanese universities, are interviewed. Japan Times 3/13/12
University President Robert A. Corrigan has been selected to receive the John Hope Franklin Award from Diverse Magazine, honoring his lifetime achievements and contributions to higher education. Diverse 3/12/12
Alum Mike Miller, who makes popular Internet videos of bubble makers in Golden Gate Park, is profiled. San Francisco Chronicle 3/12/12
Alum and poet Athena Kashyap will discuss her new book “Crossing Black Waters” in Menlo Park on Sunday. San Francisco Chronicle 3/12/12; San Jose Mercury News 3/12/12
SF State researchers have released an iPhone app that provides live readings and projections of tides in the Bay. Contra Costa Times 3/11/12
SF State is mentioned in an editorial about the affordability of California State University schools. Daily News 3/11/12
The Family Acceptance Project is highlighted in a story about the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s efforts to help homeless LGBT youth. Washington Post 3/11/12; Times Union 3/11/12
SF State’s Take Back the Tap campaign, which encourages students to drink tap water rather than bottled water, is cited. San Francisco Examiner 3/11/12
David Hogue, instructor in the multimedia studies program, spoke at a design conference at the South by Southwest Festival. PC Magazine 3/10/12
Alumna Diane Furst, a city council member in Corte Madera, is running for a seat on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Marin Independent Journal 3/9/12
SF State astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to make a mysterious discovery that could alter our understanding of dark matter. NPR 3/9/12
Former EVP and CFO Leroy Morishita -- who was recently named president of California State University, East Bay -- is profiled. San Francisco Business Times 3/9/12
Alum John Patitucci, a renowned jazz bassist and composer, will perform in Pennsylvania. Pocono Record 3/9/12
Alum Jeff Langdon is being honored by the Arcata Artisans Cooperative for his paintings. Times-Standard 3/9/12
SF State’s Family Acceptance Project is highlighted in a story about efforts to help homeless LGBT youth. The Monterey Herald 3/9/12; The Post Star 3/8/12
SF State astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to make a mysterious discovery that could alter our understanding of dark matter. Futurity.org 3/8/12
Alum William Heintz, a celebrated wine historian, passed away last month. Wine Spectator 3/8/12
A professor in Southern California is the recipient of the Hilda Taba award, named for the SF State professor known for her work in social studies. Highland Community News 3/8/12
SF State’s Metro Academies program -- a partnership with City College of San Francisco that helps at-risk students graduate -- gained national interest after it was featured at a hearing on Capitol Hill. Community College Times 3/7/12
SF State’s Family Acceptance Project is highlighted in a story about efforts to help homeless LGBT youth. The State 3/8/12
An SF State student comments on a San Mateo home sharing program that allows him to save on housing costs. The Daily Journal 3/8/12
A story on the economic boost from nightlife in San Francisco mentions an SF State study that quantified the money generated from the Outside Lands Music Festival. Bay Area Reporter 3/8/12
Creative Writing Lecturer Frances Phillips will give a talk on grant writing for artists at the Oakland Museum of California. San Francisco Bay View 3/7/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. Disaster News Network 3/7/12; Water World 3/6/12
Alum Lamonte Wilson is the new Director of Player Engagement for the Oakland Raiders. Raiders.com 3/6/12
SF State astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to make a mysterious discovery that could alter our understanding of dark matter. Science News 3/6/12 ; Live Science 3/6/12
Alumna Diane Furst, a city council member in Corte Madera, is running for a seat on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Marin Independent-Journal 3/6/12
Assistant Professor of Geosciences Jason Gurdak is among a group of United Nations scientists urging policymakers to protect groundwater from the effects of climate change. Dalje.com 3/6/12; Homeland Security News Wire 3/6/12 ; Science Codex 3/5/12
SF State biology students documented the illegal killing of an endangered frog species at a San Francisco golf course. Info Zone 3/6/12
SF State won an award from the Association for International Educators for internationalizing campus and academic programs. Chronicle of Higher Education 3/6/12
SF State is considering buying a piece of land on Font Street owned by the San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco Examiner 3/6/12
Students, faculty and employees rallied at the State Capitol March 5 to protest decreased funding of public education. Sacramento Bee 3/6/12; The Bellingham Herald 3/5/12
Jasper Rubin, assistant professor of urban studies and planning, comments on the waterfront development plan for the 2013 America’s Cup race. San Francisco Chronicle 3/5/12
Associate Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on ongoing layoffs and restructuring at Silicon Valley giant Yahoo. KTSF 3/5/12
A story on the economic boost from nightlife in San Francisco mentions an SF State study that quantified the money generated from the Outside Lands Music Festival. San Francisco Examiner 3/5/12
A staging of T.C. Boyle’s story “Sorry Fugu” will play at SF State’s McKenna Theatre. San Francisco Examiner 3/5/12
SF State astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to make a mysterious discovery that could alter our understanding of dark matter. Live Science 3/5/12 ; Environmental News Network 3/5/12; Payvand Iran News 3/4/12 ; Red Orbit 3/3/12; Universe Today 3/2/12; Christian Science Monitor 3/2/12
Student Leanna Bullen is featured in a story about a new website that connects parents with babysitters. San Francisco Chronicle 3/5/12
SF State is considering buying a piece of land on Font Street owned by the San Francisco Unified School District. San Francisco Chronicle 3/5/12
Alum Kirk McGinty, who owns a surfboard company in Santa Cruz, is profiled. Santa Cruz Sentinel 3/4/12
Alumna and journalist Kathleen Kenna writes about recovering from a devastating injury she sustained while covering the war in Afghanistan. Toronto Star 3/4/12
A team of student comedians from SF State competed in the National College Comedy Competition. San Francisco Examiner 3/4/12
Students are interviewed during a march of local college students from Oakland to Sacramento in support of education funding. Woodland Daily Democrat 3/4/12 ; Vallejo Times-Herald 3/3/12
Representatives of SF State and other American universities will travel to Botswana to discuss the possibility of research collaborations with local institutions. University World News 3/4/12
Alumna Jessica Walker’s pop art focused on Appalachia will be featured in a museum in Virginia. Times News 3/3/12
SF State’s Leonard Library will feature more digitized books and an automated book retrieval system to maximize open space. Care2.com 3/3/12
SF State held the annual Sea Lion Bowl, a competition on ocean science knowledge among statewide high schools, on Saturday. Lodi News-Sentinel 3/3/12
Students, faculty and employees participated in a statewide Day of Action on March 1 to protest decreased funding of public education. San Francisco Bay Guardian 3/2/12
SF State students are mentioned in a story about students protesting the decreased funding of education nationwide. Press TV 3/2/12
SF State astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to make a mysterious discovery that could alter our understanding of dark matter. Astronomy Magazine 3/2/12
Alum David Collier, a filmmaker and founder of Studio B Films, is profiled. San Francisco Business Times 3/2/12
Professor of Political Science Robert C. Smith is interviewed about the key issues for Black voters in 2012. New America Media 3/2/12
Students, faculty and employees participated in a statewide Day of Action on March 1 to protest decreased funding of public education. San Francisco Chronicle 3/2/12 ; KRON TV 3/1/12; KTVU TV 3/1/12; San Francisco Appeal 3/1/12
University President Robert A. Corrigan has been selected to receive the John Hope Franklin Award from Diverse magazine, honoring his lifetime achievements and contributions to higher education. Diverse Magazine 3/1/12
Nicholas Certo, Chair of the Special Education Department, comments on the state of special education training. Oakland Tribune 3/1/12
SF State’s minimum wage is mandated by state law, not that of the City of San Francisco. San Francisco Appeal 3/1/12
Assistant Professor of Israel Studies Eran Kaplan, the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair of Israel Studies, gave his inaugural lecture last week. J Weekly 3/1/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Scientific American 3/1/12
Alum Tony Peffer is the new academic dean of Castleton State College in Vermont. Rutland Herald 3/1/12
Eric Peper, director of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies, talks about ways office workers can release tension. Fox News 3/1/12
February
Marketing Lecturer Neil Cohen comments on how Silicon Valley jargon is harming companies’ hiring practices. Silicon Valley 2/29/12
Students will participate in a Day of Action on March 1 to protest the de-funding of public education. Fog City Journal 2/29/12
A Berkeley-based furniture company is using wood salvaged from old bleachers at SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 2/29/12
Alum Wilbur Wood writes about the death of Nathaniel Blumberg, a local journalist who passed away in February. San Francisco Bay Guardian 2/29/12
Alumna Marcia Somers is the new city manager for the city of Los Altos. Los Altos Patch 2/29/12
Ike’s Place, a popular San Francisco sandwich shop, will soon open on the SF State campus. Cupertino Patch 2/29/12
SF State was awarded a grant by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to study fish populations. Targeted News Service 2/29/12 (subscription)
Associate Professor of Economics Philip King’s recent study predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. Futurity 2/28/12
Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride recently released a book for aspiring screenwriters. Word & Film 2/28/12; Monsters and Critics 2/28/12
Associate Professor of Economics Philip King’s recent study predicts the economic impact of sea level rise to coastal communities in California, including San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. Central Valley Business Times 2/28/12
SF State is mentioned in a story about San Jose State University’s decision to continue to favor local student admissions. Oroville Mercury-Register 2/27/12
Alumna Sarah Cohen Domont has joined the board of The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Independent 2/27/12
Alum Rocco Pendola writes about his time at SF State and the “rivalry” between business and social science majors. Seeking Alpha 2/27/12
Alumna Marcia Somers will become city manager for the city of Los Altos. Campbell Patch 2/27/12
Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride, who recently released a book for aspiring screenwriters, is profiled. Wisconsin State Journal 2/27/12
Representatives SF State and other American universities will travel to Botswana to discuss the possibility research collaborations with local institutions. The Monitor 2/27/12
John Logan, director of labor studies, has released a report about the human rights record of a British bus and transit company. Fresh Business Thinking 2/27/12
Ike’s Place, a popular San Francisco sandwich shop, will soon open on the SF State campus. North Bay Business Journal 2/27/12
An article about the rise in Mexican tourism despite violence in the country mentions SF State’s decision to cancel study abroad trips to Mexico this year. SF Bay 2/27/12
Alumna Stephanie Miller will become the new Director of Field and Facilities Services for the city of Prescott, Ariz. The Daily Courier 2/26/12
Local talk show host Brian Copeland mentions his daughter’s work as a student journalist at SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 2/26/12
SF State’s Labor Archives and Research Center contributed items to a new art show focused on the history of the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco Chronicle 2/26/12
President Robert Corrigan comments on the reconfirmation process for Herbert Carter, chair of the California State University Board of Trustees. Los Angeles Times 2/26/12
SF State’s Leonard Library will feature more digitized books and an automated book retrieval system to maximize open space. New York Times 2/25/12; Bay Citizen 2/25/12
SF State’s Leonard Library is mentioned in a story about automated library retrieval systems. The Press Democrat 2/25/12
Alum Lou Coppola, whose radio programs have helped preserve big band music, is profiled. Valley Community Newspapers 2/25/12
Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride, who released a biography of Steven Spielberg, writes about the director’s strengths in an opinion piece. Washington Post 2/24/12
Alumna Marcia Somers will become city manager for the city of Los Altos. Los Altos Town Crier 2/25/12; Los Altos Patch 2/24/12
Professor of Management John Sullivan comments on the recruiting practices of Google. Fortune Magazine 2/24/12
The Alexander String Quartet, an artist-in-residence at SF State, is profiled. The Daily Progress 2/24/12
Two SF State alums are among the nominees for an Oscar this year, making this the 13th straight year that SF State alums have been nominated. ABC 7 TV 2/23/12
Associate Professor of Political Science Francis Neely comments on Ron Paul’s candidacy. WBUR radio Boston 2/23/12; KUT radio Austin 2/23/12
The San Francisco Hillel, a house near SF State that serves Jewish students, is struggling financially. J Weekly 2/23/12
SF State students joined Jewish students from throughout North America at a mock Zionist Congress in Miami. J Weekly 2/23/12
SF State tied for first place at a statewide student research competition last year. North County Times 2/23/12
John Logan, director of labor studies, testified in a case about workers’ rights violations by an armored car guard company. Bradenton Herald 2/23/12
SF State’s online college radio station, KSFS, has been nominated for mtvU’s annual college radio award, the “College Radio Woodie.” Radio Survivor 2/22/12
SF State will continue to accept all qualified eligible applicants from its service area. San Jose Mercury News 2/22/12
Alum Steve Baer talks about his collection of old computer technology in this profile of him. The Observer 2/22/12
Student Ginamarie Gianandrea is featured in an article about California State University’s decision to let textbook publishers advertise in university publications in exchange for cheaper e-books. San Francisco Chronicle 2/22/12
Alum Jon McIntire, the influential former manager of the Grateful Dead, passed away last week. San Francisco Chronicle 2/22/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. SF Bay 2/22/12
Alum Tom Martinez, a football coach who helped coach Tom Brady, passed away Tuesday. San Mateo Daily Journal 2/22/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Mother Nature Network 2/21/12
Alumna Amy Franceschini will speak at the University of Georgia about her interdisciplinary art focused on sustainable energy and food production. Athens Banner-Herald 2/21/12
Author Mickey Hess, previously published in “Fourteen Hills: the San Francisco State University Review,” has published a new book about San Francisco. Yahoo News 2/20/12
Members of the SF State community shared what they are looking for in the successor to President Robert Corrigan at the presidential search committee meeting on Monday. San Francisco Examiner 2/20/12
Alum Daniel Zacapa is starring in “The River,” a television drama about a group who is searching for a missing adventurer on the Amazon. Clayton Pioneer 2/20/12
Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy comments on the early reopening of the Bay Bridge after repairs over the weekend. Contra Costa Times 2/20/12
Rashmi Gupta, assistant professor of social work, comments on the state of caregiving for the elderly in South Asia. New America Media 2/20/12
Alumna Ally Williams is competing to become a part of the reality TV show “The Cave.” San Francisco Examiner 2/19/12
The Chanticleer men’s chorus performed at SF State on Sunday. San Francisco Examiner 2/19/12
Robert de Neufville, lecturer in the international relations department, argues that gay marriage is a civil right and should not be decided by a popular vote. Big Think 2/18/12
Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies Kenneth Monteiro is interviewed about “Super Sunday,” when California State University leaders visit African American churches to talk about planning for college. KPFA 2/18/12; NBC Bay Area 2/17/12
Alum and author Ernest Gaines received a prize for Southern Literature at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. The Town Talk (Alexandria, LA) 2/17/12
A story about beekeeping mentions SF State’s recent study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. San Francisco Chronicle 2/17/12
A power outage affected the SF State campus and the surrounding areas on Friday. SF Appeal 2/17/12
The watercolor paintings of late Professor of Art James Yeh-Jau Liu will be featured at a festival honoring the Chinese community in Marysville, Calif. Appeal Democrat 2/17/12
Deputy Chief of Staff Shawn Whalen gives advice to students on projecting and dealing with tuition increases. U.S. News University Directory 2/17/12
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Peter Orner will soon have two of his short stories interpreted as plays by San Francisco theater company Word for Word. J Weekly 2/16/12
Alum Greg Alger, a linguist who works at a company that creates brand names, is profiled. Financial Times 2/16/12
Student Alex Emslie writes about a debate by Occupy Movement members surrounding President Obama’s visit to San Francisco yesterday. Huffington Post 2/16/12
Alum and rock musician Chuck Prophet, who recently released an album of songs about San Francisco, is profiled. Wall Street Journal 2/16/12
Alumna Donna Benedetti has released a book of poems designed to help children learn to think critically. The Paramus Post 2/16/12
Student Graham Gremore is performing a solo show at SF Playhouse, about his childhood. Bay Area Reporter 2/16/12
Student Maya Whitaker is helping train high school students who are competing in the Bay Area Urban Debate League. San Jose Mercury News 2/16/12
Alumna Denise Pines, a marketing professional who works with talk show host Tavis Smiley, is profiled. Los Angeles Wave 2/15/12
The online travel guidebook Atlas Obscura plans to feature a behind the scenes look at SF State’s Sutro Egyptian Collection. Greenpoint Gazette 2/15/12
A study by Patrick Tierney, chair of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department, finds that the 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival generated more than $67 million for the local economy. San Francisco Bay Guardian 2/15/12
A student writes about the financial and scheduling challenges she and many other students face in a letter to the editor. San Francisco Chronicle 2/15/12
A student who studied abroad in Ghana compares Ghanaian universities to cash-strapped U.S. universities in a letter to the editor. San Francisco Chronicle 2/15/12
Alum Michael Burkett – also known as “Fat Mike,” bassist for the popular punk band NOFX – is profiled. Rolling Stone 2/14/12
SF State’s students are ranked among the least “hot” by a college dating site. Jezebel 2/14/12
SF State’s Downtown Campus is hosting two days of Social Media Week. San Francisco Examiner 2/14/12
A study by Patrick Tierney, chair of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department, finds that the 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival generated more than $67 million for the local economy. NBC Bay Area 2/10/12
Sheila Tully, lecturer in the Anthropology Department, writes in in support of the Student Voices website in a letter to the editor. San Francisco Chronicle 2/14/12
SF State’s radio station, KSFS, may participate in Mayor Ed Lee’s request that stations play “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” at noon on Valentine’s Day. Radio Survivor 2/14/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. The Atlantic 2/14/12
Alums Rodger and Mary Heglar describe how they met and came to SF State soon after their marriage. La Jolla Village News 2/13/12
Alum David Rodgers has helped start a new theater company in Dixon, Calif. Dixon Patch 2/13/12
SF State’s Downtown Campus will host the global health nonprofit Child Family Health International at Social Media Week. Albany Times Union 2/13/12
A study by Patrick Tierney, chair of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department, finds that the 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival generated more than $67 million for the local economy. ABC 7 TV 2/13/12
Brenda Payton, lecturer in the Journalism Department, writes about modern attitudes toward race in an op-ed piece. San Francisco Chronicle 2/12/12
SF State students are voicing their frustrations with tuition hikes on the new Student Voices website. Inside Higher Ed 2/13/12 ; San Francisco Chronicle 2/11/12 ; Related article: San Francisco Chronicle 2/11/12
Ellen Hines, associate professor of geography and human environmental studies, will speak at the Romberg Tiburon Center about coastal marine mammals in Thailand. Marin Independent Journal 2/13/12
Alum Oscar Peñaranda, a popular poet and writer, is profiled. Manila Bulletin 2/13/12
Student Alexandra Radford is featured in an article about sharing online passwords with friends or significant others. China Daily 2/12/12
A study by Patrick Tierney, chair of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department, finds that the 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival generated more than $67 million for the local economy. San Francisco Examiner 2/12/12 ; Huffington Post 2/10/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Restaurant Hospitality 2/10/12
A study by Patrick Tierney, chair of the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department, finds that the 2011 Outside Lands Music Festival generated more than $67 million for the local economy. East Bay Express 2/9/12 ; San Francisco Appeal 2/9/12
Assistant Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Nina Roberts explains why relatively few ethnic minorities visit national and state parks. KCET TV 2/9/12
SF State and other Bay Area universities are seeing a surge in freshmen applications for Fall 2012. Wall Street Journal 2/9/12
Professor of Political Science Andrei Tsygankov comments on Russia’s support for the Syrian government in the current revolution. International Business Times 2/9/12
Larry Eilenberg, chair of the Theatre Arts Department, comments on the death of influential theater scholar Arthur Ballet. San Francisco Chronicle 2/9/12
SF State's quartet-in-residence, the Alexander String Quartet, performed Saturday at the Herbst Theater. Contra Costa Times 2/9/12
Alumna and renowned quilter Alex Anderson is profiled. Contra Costa Times 2/9/12
Alum James M. Claffey, a longtime teacher and trustee at Solano Community College, died Monday. Vallejo Times-Herald 2/9/12
Alumna Frances Snyder resigns as public relations director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Santa Maria Times 2/9/12
Former lecturer Georgia Annwell’s paintings will be featured in an exhibit at the Community Media Center of Marin. Marin Independent Journal 2/9/12
A new White House initiative calls on California State University schools, including SF State, to train new math and science teachers. San Francisco Business Times 2/8/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Gizmodo Australia 2/8/12
Associate Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on the possibility of Facebook entering the Chinese market and complying with censorship laws. Burlington Free Press 2/8/12
Aluma and violinist Elizabeth Meisinger will perform at the Ozark Festival Orchestra’s Soloists Showcase. Joplin Independent 2/8/12
Alumna Mary Anne Driscoll will teach a music reading class at the Bay Chamber Community Music School in Maine. Knox Village Soup 2/8/12
A memorial will be held for alum Garret Davis, a Honolulu police officer who died in a traffic accident last month. KPUA TV Hawaii 2/8/12; San Diego-Union Tribune 2/7/12
Associate Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on the possibility of Facebook entering the Chinese market and complying with censorship laws. USA Today 2/7/12
A memorial will be held for alum Garret Davis, a Honolulu police officer who died in a traffic accident last month. San Francisco Chronicle 2/7/12 ; KCRA 3 TV 2/7/12 ; San Jose Mercury News 2/7/12
Alum Andres Ripa is featured in a story about Latinos making a comeback in the job market. NBC San Diego 2/7/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Gizmodo UK 2/7/12
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener has proposed to start allowing food trucks at SF State and other college and medical campuses. San Francisco Appeal 2/7/12 ; San Francisco Examiner 2/7/12
The photography of former professor Jack Welpott will be featured in an exhibit at the University of Arizona. Art Daily 2/7/12
An alumna and Redwood City teacher is accused of abusing her students. San Francisco Examiner 2/6/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Gizmodo 2/7/12 ; Nation’s Restaurant News 2/6/12
SF State students discuss the increasing cost and burden of buying textbooks for their classes. San Francisco Examiner 2/6/12
Associate Professor of Computer Science Rahul Singh will speak at Sonoma State University about tropical diseases. The Press Democrat 2/6/12
SF State researchers have released an iPhone app that provides live readings and projections of tides in the Bay. Marin Independent Journal 2/5/12
“Winds of the South,” a novel by alum Ben Walker about the antebellum south, is reviewed. The Frederick News Post 2/5/12
Alumna and veteran newscaster Kimberly Hunt has become co-anchor of a San Diego, Calif. television news station. 10 News 2/5/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. The Daily Meal 2/4/12
Student Chris Carson won a citizen journalism award for his dissection of Newt Gingrich’s campaign. Allvoices 2/3/12
Alum Mukesh Nath is pursuing a semi-pro soccer career after recently retiring from his job as a San Mateo County Sheriff. San Francisco Examiner 2/3/12
Professor of International Relations Andrei P. Tsygankov writes about the United States’ influence in Russia’s upcoming presidential elections. Russia Profile 2/3/12
Associate Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on Donald Trump’s decision to endorse Mitt Romney. San Francisco Chronicle 2/3/12
A student who participated in the Occupy Oakland protests last weekend is barred from entering downtown Oakland locations. San Francisco Chronicle 2/3/12
Assistant Professor of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts Melissa Camacho comments on the role of “waitress moms” – working class women struggling to provide for their families – in the upcoming election. San Francisco Chronicle 2/2/12
SF State police officers will set up a DUI checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday. San Francisco Appeal 2/2/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Southwest Farm Press 2/2/12
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Sybil Yang disproves the theory that diners naturally look toward a “sweet spot” on restaurant menus. Daily Mail UK 2/2/12 ; Eater 2/2/12 ; Discovery News 2/2/12 ; Truthdive 2/2/12 ; Science Codex 2/1/12
Alum John Burton, Chairman of the California Democratic Party, is profiled. Sacramento News & Review 2/2/12
Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project, will give the keynote address at a conference in Ukiah, Calif. supporting LGBT youth. Ukiah Daily Journal 2/2/12
Alumna Juliene Malecot, a librarian in Corona, Calif., is profiled. The Press-Enterprise 2/1/12
Alumna Gretchen Boyum, who manages the Kaddatz art gallery in Fergus Falls, Minn., is profiled. The Fergus Falls Daily Journal 2/1/12
Dee Spencer, chair of the School of Music and Dance, comments on the influence of Don Cornelius, the host of the television show “Soul Train” who passed away Tuesday. KTVU.com 2/1/12
Alum and actor Danny Glover will discuss his activism at the University of Central Arkansas. Log Cabin Democrat 2/1/12
Alum Joe Louis Walker, a popular blues guitarist who recently released a new album, is profiled. Wall Street Journal 2/1/12
Katherine Kim, professor in residence at the Health Equity Institute, has published a study about “e-patients,” who use technology to become involved in their health care. Medical Xpress 2/1/12
Alum and actor Danny Glover will speak at Jefferson Community College in Upstate New York about his activism. Watertown Daily Times 2/1/12
January
Rashmi Gupta, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, has released a new study on changes to elderly care in India. India Currents 1/31/12
This feature on lesbian-friendly cities mentions SF State. Jezebel 1/31/12
A new album by Santos Perdidos, an acoustic Latin band whose members met in SF State’s Afro-Cuban Ensemble, is reviewed. Mission Local 1/31/12
A Cal State Long Beach student won an award named after former SF State professor Don Eden, who pioneered research in the field of biotechnology. The Long Beach Post 1/31/12
Alum Robert W. Heagy Jr. writes about federal spending and the deficit in an op-ed piece. The Daily Journal 1/31/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Western Farm Press 1/31/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. DailyRX 1/30/12
Associate Professor of History Trevor Getz’s graphic novel, titled “Abina and the Important Men,” is reviewed. Library Journal 1/30/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. The Deccan Chronicle 1/30/12 ; The Times of India 1/29/12 ; News Track India 1/27/12
Alum and acclaimed fiction writer Daniel Orozco has published his first book of short stories. The Millions 1/30/12
Alum and filmmaker Edward Everett is mentioned in a profile of his mother Minne Cruise, also an award-winning filmmaker. The Philippine Daily Inquirer 1/30/12
SF State will participate in the World Education Fair, an event in India introducing students to international universities. The Times of India 1/30/12
Professor Emeritus of Biology Jan Randall comments on a list of Colorado wildlife that are at risk due to oil and gas development. The Durango Herald 1/29/12
Alum Garret Davis, a Honolulu police officer, was mourned after a fatal traffic accident last week. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/29/12
The band “The Sunset Warriors,” started by an SF State alum, played recently in Gilroy. The Gilroy Dispatch 1/28/12
The Cesar Chavez Student Center Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of local street art. SFist 1/27/12
Student Amanda Gomez won the grand prize on the reality television show “Fear Factor.” SF Bay 1/27/12
Alum Mike Givens is starting his first year as coach of the Menlo College softball team. Palo Alto Online 1/27/12
Assistant Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell finds that people who spend money on experiences are happier than people who spend money on possessions. Psych Central 1/27/12 ; Truthdive 1/27/12 ; Medical Express 1/26/12
Alum Joe Carnahan co-wrote and directed the new movie “The Grey.” San Francisco Examiner 1/27/12
Alumna Nancy Sheehan will become director of the Oregon Educational Association after serving in a New Mexico chapter of the National Education Association. The Daily Times, Farmington, NM 1/27/12
Professor of Political Science Robert Smith comments on how events of the Republican Primary could boost President Obama’s chances at re-election. BET 1/26/12
SF State’s Sexuality Studies program is mentioned as one of few in the nation. Alameda Times-Star 1/26/12
Alumna Lisa Bakamis, who recently started her own interior design company, is profiled. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/26/12
Alum Tyler Nansen will present his ceramic sculptures as part of the Sonoma Community Center’s artist in residence program. SonomaNews.com 1/26/12
John Logan, director of labor studies, published a report about poor working conditions for bus drivers at a transit company. The Sacramento Bee 1/26/12
Associate Professor of Mathematics Mariel Vazquez is honored as an “Emerging Scholar” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Diverse 1/25/12
The Cesar Chavez Student Center Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit of local street art. San Francisco Chronicle 1/26/12
The search for a new president at SF State may be affected by California State University officials’ decision to cap presidential pay. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/26/12
Professor of Secondary Education Mark Phillips comments on a Florida plan that would allow parents to take over underperforming schools. The Orlando Sentinel 1/26/12
SF State researchers have released an iPhone app that provides live readings and projections of tides in the Bay. The San Francisco Examiner 1/25/12 ; Sailing Anarchy 1/25/12
Professor Emeritus of Biology Jan Randall comments on a list of Colorado wildlife that are at risk due to oil and gas development. The Fowler Tribune 1/25/12
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Amy Kilgard comments on a jobseeker’s decision to take out a full-page newspaper ad to showcase his resume. The Half Moon Bay Review 1/25/12
Alumnus and former SF State administrator Leroy Morishita has been named president of California State University East Bay. San Jose Mercury News 1/25/12 ; San Jose Mercury News 1/25/12 ; San Francisco Business Times 1/25/12
SF State’s plans for the new Mashouf Performing Arts Center are outlined. San Francisco Magazine 1/24/12
Political Science Lecturer David Lee comments on Chinese New Year and San Francisco’s Chinese community. ABC 7 TV 1/24/12
Alum and actor Danny Glover will speak at the University of Florida about his career and activism. The Gainesville Sun 1/24/12
The pending presidential search at SF State is referenced in an article about a proposed salary cap on California State University presidents. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/24/12
Professor of Management John Sullivan says that at large companies, half of all job applicants’ resumes are screened out automatically by computer systems. Wall Street Journal 1/24/12
Alum Richard Schmitt has written a book about how to finance retirement plans. The Sun-Herald 1/24/12
Jonathan Lee, Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies, is interviewed about Chinese New Year. NPR 1/23/12
Art Professor Lewis DeSoto will show his Cahuilla Indian art at an exhibit in Riverside. Inland SoCal 1/24/12
Alumna Mary Schmidt was able to save her family’s home from foreclosure after her letter to Bank of America went viral online. The Huffington Post 1/23/12 ; SFist 1/23/12
Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg discusses a project that uses social media to catalog and protect endangered amphibian species. The Bay Citizen 1/23/12
Students participated in the “Occupy Wall Street West” protests Friday. SF Bay Area Independent Media Center 1/23/12
Assistant Professor of Biology Vance Vredenburg discusses a project that uses social media to catalog and protect endangered amphibian species. Audubon Magazine 1/23/12
Professor of Psychology Ryan Howell’s research on happiness is featured in an article about the cost of climbing Mount Everest. TIME 1/23/12
An exhibit at the de Young Museum featuring sculptures by former SF State professor Stephen De Staebler is reviewed. Berkeleyside 1/23/12
A former student who was arrested for embezzlement is mentioned in an article about a San Francisco prosecutor. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/23/12
The 14L Muni bus line will soon be extended to Daly City BART, in part to better serve SF State students. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/23/12
SF State’s Community Service Learning Project is involved in efforts by an Occupy movement protestor to educate borrowers about loans. Asia Times 1/23/12
Alum Vince Rios, a veteran who lost a leg in Vietnam and who often speaks with veterans of current wars, is profiled. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram 1/22/12
Alumna Gerta Keller, a geologist at Princeton University, discusses her controversial theory on the extinction of dinosaurs. NYU Science Line 1/22/12
SF State’s MBA program is named one of the best in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. San Francisco Business Times 1/20/12
SF State students contributed research to a recently published book on media censorship. Global Research.ca 1/20/12 ; San Francisco Bay View 1/23/12
A study by Sociology Professor Allen LeBlanc finds that older gay men experience sexual minority related stress that can cause mental health problems. LGBT Nation 1/20/12
Lily Chen, director of the Professional Science Master’s program, is interviewed about the program’s success and students’ internship placements. San Francisco Business Times 1/20/12
Charles Egan, associate professor of foreign languages and literatures, will present his research on poems about the experiences of immigrants at Angel Island. Asia Society 1/20/12
Alum and former SF State football star Leon Feliciano talks about coaching football at Tomales High School. The Petaluma Argus-Courier 1/20/12
A study by Sociology Professor Allen LeBlanc finds that older gay men experience sexual minority related stress that can cause mental health problems. San Diego Gay and Lesbian News 1/20/12
A colleague of former SF State president S.I. Hayakawa describes their relationship in a recent journal article. San Francisco Chronicle 1/20/12
Students from SF State will participate in the large-scale Occupy protests in the Financial District on Friday. San Francisco Bay Guardian 1/19/12
Justin Beck, lecturer in the department of journalism, is providing live updates from the Occupy protests in the Financial District on Friday. SF Bay 1/20/12
The Hausmann String Quartet, which in 2009 received a prestigious fellowship at SF State’s International Center for the Arts, will perform at the University of Redlands. Highland Community News 1/19/12
Sokhom Mao, a former foster youth who participated in SF State’s Guardian Scholars Program, writes in an op-ed piece about how the program helped him graduate college. San Jose Mercury News 1/19/12
Alumna Caylia Chaiken has turned stories of her dating adventures into a one-woman stage show. J Weekly 1/19/12
Alum Chuck Schultz has produced a documentary about organic farmers struggling to preserve their farms. The San Francisco Chronicle 1/19/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. The Bellingham Herald 1/19/12
A man was shot in the leg on a street near the SF State campus on Wednesday. The San Francisco Appeal 1/19/12
Assistant Professor Dawn-Elissa Fischer and Lecturer Davey D. Cook, both of the Africana Studies Department, will speak at the University of Wisconsin Madison on using hip-hop culture to teach students. University of Wisconsin News 1/18/12
Alum and San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Eric Mar comments on a new appointment to the city’s Entertainment Commission. San Francisco Bay Guardian 1/18/12
The 14L Muni bus line will soon be extended to Daly City BART, in part to better serve SF State students. San Francisco Appeal 1/18/12
Alumna and Professor Emerita Kay Takeyama Dilena’s 2010 gift of $5 million to SF State is mentioned in a story about growing alumni donations across the California State University system. SCVNews.com 1/18/12
Student Alexandra Radford is featured in an article about sharing online passwords with friends or significant others. The New York Times 1/17/12
John Logan, director of labor studies, is interviewed about President Obama’s recent appointments to the National Labor Relations Board. The Nation 1/17/12
The Hausmann String Quartet, which in 2009 received a prestigious fellowship at SF State’s International Center for the Arts, will perform at the University of Redlands. The Press-Enterprise 1/17/12 ; The Contra Costa Times 1/17/12
Sokhom Mao, a former foster youth who participated in SF State’s Guardian Scholars Program, describes the leg-up the program gave him to graduate college. California Progress Report 1/17/12
Alum and Grammy-winning singer Johnny Mathis will perform in Santa Ynez. Santa Ynez Valley News 1/17/12
Alumna LaShay Morris spoke at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Tracy. The Stockton Record 1/17/12; The Tracy Press 1/16/12
Alum Ernie Brill describes hearing Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington D.C. in 1963. The Daily New Hampshire Gazette 1/16/12
An exhibit of sculptures by former SF State professor Stephen De Staebler opened Saturday at the de Young Museum. The San Francisco Examiner 1/16/12
Alum Javier Jiménez is profiled in an article about the challenges of finding a job in higher education. The Chronicle of Higher Education 1/15/12 (subscription required)
Alum Joseph White was the keynote speaker at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at the University of Oregon. The Register-Guard 1/15/12
SF State researchers who named a fungus after SpongeBob SquarePants are mentioned in news of other unusual species namings. AllGov 1/14/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. The International Herald-Tribune 1/14/12
Alum Ron Rodgers is featured in a new compilation of public art in Fremont, California. San Jose Mercury News 1/13/12
Alumna Kim Addonizio, a Guggenheim Fellowship-winning poet and novelist, is profiled. The Sun-Sentinel 1/13/12
Alum James Mazzaferro is one of only two band directors in the nation to become a Bandworld Legion of Honor Laureate. Elk Grove Citizen 1/12/12
The Israeli Chamber Project, a chamber music group that performed at SF State last year, is profiled. J Weekly 1/12/12
A man was attacked on a street near the SF State campus in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Blast Magazine 1/12/12
Women’s basketball star Nicole Hicks was named SF State’s Female Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 9. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal 1/12/12
Alumna Barbara Palmer was named president of the Santa Cruz Association of Realtors. Santa Cruz Sentinel 1/12/12
A man was attacked on a street near the SF State campus in what police are investigating as a hate crime. Gayapolis 1/12/12 ; San Francisco Appeal 1/11/12 ; San Jose Mercury News 1/11/12 ; San Francisco Examiner 1/11/12; NBC Bay Area 1/11/12 ; KGO TV 1/11/12 ; The Bay Area Reporter 1/11/12
Nan Alamilla Boyd, chair of the Department of Women and Gender Studies, discussed a book on LGBT issues that she co-edited, at the American Historical Association conference in Chicago. Windy City Media Group 1/11/12
Political Science Professor Robert C. Smith comments on the portrayal of Mitt Romney as an out-of-touch businessman. BET 1/10/12
SF State’s Department of Child and Adolescent Development is praised in a review of innovative degree programs. San Francisco Bay Guardian 1/10/12
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies Jasper Rubin recently released a book detailing plans for San Francisco’s waterfront over time.. San Francisco Chronicle 1/11/12
Professor of Management Sally Baack comments on Mitt Romney’s business record. San Francisco Chronicle 1/11/12
Alumna Catherine Burton discusses her career as a managing partner of a company that processes and maps satellite images. Directions Magazine 1/11/12
SF State’s journalism department placed well in an intercollegiate photojournalism competition. SurfKY News Group 1/11/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Biofortified 1/11/12; Environmental News Service 1/11/12; Huffington Post 1/10/12; Food Product Design 1/10/12; Wasau Daily Herald 1/7/12 ; San Francisco Examiner 1/5/12 ;WFPL News Louisville, KY 1/5/12 ; KION News Central Coast, CA 1/5/12; The Daily Activist 1/5/12
Christina Olague, named to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Sunday by Mayor Ed Lee, attended some classes at SF State. San Francisco Chronicle 1/10/12
Alumna Lórien Eck is showing her mixed media paintings at an exhibit in Laguna Niguel. Laguna Niguel Patch 1/10/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. NASDAQ 1/8/12 ; Delaware Online 1/8/12; BestWeekEver.TV 1/6/12
Alum Cassandra Huang, who recently opened a coffee shop in downtown Redwood City, is profiled. Redwood City Patch 1/9/12
Student Tejpal Dosanjh is mentioned in a story about his family’s observance of a Sikh holy teacher’s birthday. Marysville Appeal-Democrat 1/9/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. The Bend Bulletin 1/8/12; PolicyMic 1/8/12 ; Emirates 24/7 1/8/12; International Business Times UK 1/8/12 ; Minneapolis Star-Tribune 1/7/12 ; NPR 1/7/12; NPR 1/6/12; Sioux Falls Argus-Leader 1/6/12
Libset Sunshine, director of government relations at SF State, has run 21 marathons and will soon compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials. San Francisco Chronicle 1/8/12 ; Marin Independent-Journal 1/8/12
Journalism Professor Yvonne Daley has released a book of stories of Vermont residents affected by Tropical Storm Irene. Vermont Public Radio 1/7/12
Alum and California State Assembly member Sandre Swanson is mentioned in an article about California’s nation-leading number of legislators with college degrees. Piedmont Patch 1/7/12
SF State scientists discovered six new species of mushrooms in Brazil— all of which glow in the dark. The Guardian UK 1/7/12
At the swearing-in of San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday, student Brandon Santiago spoke about his experiences dropping out of high school and struggling to get back on track before being accepted to SF State. Mission Local 1/6/12
Alum Herbito Grande is mentioned in an article about the Obama administration’s decision to let illegal immigrants wait in the United States while their green card paperwork is processed. San Jose Mercury News 1/6/12
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. KozMedia 1/6/12; NewsLite 1/6/12 ; Technorati 1/6/12; TIME 1/6/12; CTV 1/6/12; WGN Radio Chicago 1/6/12; KDRV TV Medford, OR 1/5/12; KIJK Magazine (Dutch) 1/5/12; Big Pond News 1/5/12; Weekly Alibi 1/4/12; Long Island Press 1/4/12; PhysOrg.com 1/3/12
A charity event will be held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma to benefit alum John Cardinale, who is battling gastric cancer. Napa Valley Register 1/5/12
SF State President Robert Corrigan, who will retire at the end of the 2011-2012 school year, is mentioned in an article about a state bill proposing a salary cap for California State University presidents. San Francisco Chronicle 1/5/12
A birthday celebration at SF State for John Burton, founder of an organization helping homeless children, is mentioned by SF Chronicle columnist Leah Garchik. San Francisco Chronicle 1/5/12
A study by SF State researchers details the harsh challenges of Burmese refugees living in Oakland. East Bay Express 1/4/12
James Hirabayashi, former dean of ethnic studies, is writing a biography of his brother, civil rights icon Gordon Hirabayashi, who passed away Monday. Rafu Shimpo News 1/3/12.
SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Christian Science Monitor 1/5/12 ; KTVL Medford, OR; International Business Times 1/5/12 ; Digital Journal 1/5/12; Environmental News Network 1/5/12 ; Sydney Morning Herald 1/5/12; Western Farm Press 1/5/12; Discovery News 1/5/12; Southeast Missourian 1/5/12; Science Friday 1/5/12; International Business Times 1/5/12; Stuff New Zealand 1/5/12; CBC Radio 1/4/12; Middle East North Africa Financial Network 1/4/12; San Francisco Examiner 1/4/12; Newser 1/4/12; Albany Times-Union 1/4/12; Fox 40 Sacramento 1/4/12;
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SF State researchers release a groundbreaking study on “zombie bees” that could help explain diminishing honey bee populations. Agence France Press 1/4/12 ; Vallejo Times Herald 1/4/12 ; France 24 1/4/12 ; The Kalamazoo Gazette 1/4/12; The Telegraph 1/4/12 ; The Earth Times 1/4/12; The Inquisitr 1/4/12; ABC 7 TV 1/3/12 ; SF Bay 1/3/12 ; MSNBC.com 1/3/12 ; IO9 1/3/12; Daily Express 1/3/12 ; Daily Mirror 1/3/12; Allvoices 1/3/12; The Press Association 1/3/12; ; San Jose Mercury News 1/3/12 ; Contra Costa Times 1/3/12; LiveScience.com 1/3/12 ; Science Now 1/3/12 ; CBC news 1/3/12 ; New Scientist 1/3/12 ; Discover Magazine 1/3/12 ; Daily Mail 1/3/12 ; KFMY 1/3/12 ; Mother Nature Network 1/3/12 ; Daily Democrat 1/3/12 ; Oakland Tribune 1/3/12 ; Alameda Times Star 1/3/12 Contra Costa Times 1/3/12 ; Orville Mercury Register 1/3/12 ; Marin Independent Journal 1/3/12 ; The Scotsman 1/3/12 5; Santa Cruz Sentinel 1/3/12 ; KQED 1/3/12
The 1960s protests at SF State are mentioned in a review of a new book about the history of moderates in the Republican Party. The National Interest 1/4/12
Alum and Pulitzer Prize nominated novelist David Madden will speak in North Carolina about his writing. Smokey Mountain News 1/4/12
Alum Hoi M. Ko, a consultant in the aviation industry, has been named to
Stanford “Who’s Who,” a selective publication listing successful business professionals. International Business Times 1/4/12
Alum Moin Kahn has travelled across 17 countries on his motorcycle to project a “soft image” of his home country of Pakistan. MSN News 1/2/12; The Daily Times 1/1/12
Student Stephanie Melancon shares her New Year’s wishes. The Bakersfield Californian 1/1/12
Alum David Frias is interviewed about San Francisco’s new $10.24 minimum wage rate, now the highest in the nation. San Francisco Chronicle 1/1/12
Dean of Ethnic Studies Kenneth Monteiro comments on the influence of Marcus Books, co-owned by Raye Richardson, former chair of SF State’s black studies department. Los Angeles Times 1/1/12
