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Announcements
Spring
overload requests
Faculty overload requests for spring 2004 are due at 5 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 15, in room 471 of the Administration building. The request
form can be found at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Web site www.sfsu.edu/~orspwww/. Click on the "personnel
administration" link.
For
details, contact Maria Saguisag-Sid at ext. 81973 or mcssid@sfsu.edu.
Events
Today
Dean Kassiola talks about Sept. 11
Dean
Joel Kassiola will talk about "Reflections
on 9/11 Two Years Later" from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. today in room
361 of the HSS building. The
event is the first in the BSS Faculty Brown Bag lunch series.
Tuesday
Latina Voices
journal reading
The Raza Studies Department invites the campus community to readings
from the latest edition of "Coyolxauhqui Remembered: A Journal
of Latina Voices" from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in room 116 of
the Psychology building. This year's journal focuses on Latina
responses to the war in Iraq. Copies of the journal will also be
available.
The Olympics in Athens
Eleni Bastéa, associate professor in architecture at University
of New Mexico, will present a lecture and slideshow on "Athens,
1896: Karaghiozes and the Olympic Games" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
in room 587 of the Humanities building.
For details, contact Modern Greek Studies at ext. 8-1892 or modgreek@sfsu.edu.
Thursday
The U.N. today
Professors JoAnn Aviel and Sophie Clavier will discuss "The
United Nations after September 11" from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
in room 133 of the Humanities building. The event is part of the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' course on the United
States and the world in the 21st century and is open to faculty,
staff, students and the general public.
Wednesday/Thursday
Student Center/A.S.
open house
The Student Center Governing Board (SSGB) and Associated Students
Inc. invite faculty and staff to an open house from noon to 2 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday in Malcolm X Plaza of the Cesar Chavez Student
Center. Meet SCGB members and A.S. representatives. Drawings for
free lunches will be held at noon on both days. Pick up an entry
form at one of the Student Center's participating vendors.
Coming Up
Jewish mysticism
Sarah Pessin, assistant professor of philosophy at CSU Fresno,
will present "Reason's Eros: Jewish Philosophy as Mysticism" at
noon Monday, Sept. 22, in room 1 of the University Club. The event
inaugurates the year's Academica Judaica lecture series and is sponsored
by the Jewish Studies Program and the Philosophy Department.
For details, call ext. 8-6075.
IT Day comes your way
The campus community is invited to Information Technology Day from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, on the Quad. IT Day features
exhibitors from 16 leading technology companies, and 18 SFSU
colleges and departments will showcase innovative uses of technology
in higher education. A raffle will be held, and prizes include
a PDA, computer speakers, printer and software.
In the event of rain, IT Day will be canceled.
For
details, see: www.sfsu.edu/itday/.
A welcome back party
President Corrigan, the Office of Academic Affairs and the University
Women's Association invite the campus community to join them
in welcoming new faculty and staff to campus from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the University Club.
Recipients of the University Women's Association scholarships
will be honored at the reception. Refreshments will be served.
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CampusMemo moves
to electronic format
CampusMemo is no longer available as a print publication.
It is delivered to staff and faculty via e-mail and available online at:
www.sfsu.edu/~news/campusmemo.htm.
Voter registration drive on campus
SFSU is undertaking a vigorous voter registration campaign for the Oct.
7 statewide special election and other elections coming up this academic
year. Monday, Sept. 22, is the deadline to register to vote for the
Oct. 7 election.
Faculty and staff are invited to help the campus efforts by taking a
one hour shift this week at one of the voter registration tables. To
volunteer, contact Chris Mays at chrism@sfsu.edu or ext. 8-3874.
Student registrars are also available to register students in class.
Faculty who would like to invite a student registrar to class should
contact the California Faculty Association at cfasfsu@sfsu.edu or Rosa
Terrazas at ext. 8-3867.
For more
on SFSU's voter registration efforts, see: www.sfsu.edu/~puboff/vote/vote2003.htm.
Limits on spring 2004 applications for admission
Today is the deadline for undergraduate students to submit an application
for spring 2004 admission. Due to cuts in the California budget,
SFSU will not accept spring 2004 applications from transfer students
who have less than 56 semester units of transferable college credit
or from applicants seeking second baccalaureate degrees.
The deadline for submitting graduate applications is Nov. 15, though
individual department deadlines may vary. Students should consult each
academic department's Web site to find specific information on graduate
deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted.
"It is unfortunate that the constraints of the state budget have
put San Francisco State in this difficult situation," said Jo Volkert,
associate vice president for enrollment planning and management. "The
University is working to accommodate as many students as the budget allows
while maintaining the academic program."
SFSU began
accepting spring 2004 applications Aug. 1. Prospective students who
are unable to apply for spring 2004 are encouraged to apply for fall
2004. SFSU will begin accepting fall 2004 applications Oct. 1, 2003.
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Events
Wednesday
Study abroad fair
More than 40 organizations specializing in study, work and travel
abroad programs will staff booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
on the Quad in front of Malcolm X Plaza. The Office of International
Programs asks faculty and staff to encourage students to stop by
and learn about the wide variety of available opportunities.
For details, see: www.sfsu.edu/~studyabr.
A civil summer in Mexico
Teresa Carrillo, professor of Raza studies, and eight students
who traveled to Mexico with her this summer, will talk about
their experiences from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in room 116 of the
Psychology building. The group will discuss the newly emerging
Mexican civil society, and the role of feminist, housing, environmental,
Zapatista and human rights activists in this society.
Faculty tenure and promotion panel
The California Faculty Association's Faculty Rights Panel will
present a workshop on retention, tenure and promotion at 4 p.m.
Wednesday in room 1 of the University Club.
The panel will review the process of completing retention, tenure
and promotion requirements and discuss strategies for success.
Participants are encouraged to bring their department's RTP policy
and criteria document if the department has one.
For details and to R.S.V.P., contact the CFA at cfasfsu@sfsu.edu or ext. 8-6232.
Thursday
Asian Americans and sex
Amy Lam, a doctoral student in health psychology at UC San Francisco,
will present "Asian Americans and Sex: Breaking the Model
Minority Stereotype" from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday in the
Richard Oakes Multicultural Center of the Cesar Chavez Student
Center. The presentation, based on research Lam conducted among
Asian and white American women on four Northern California campuses,
examines the sexual attitudes, behaviors and communication patterns
of Asian American students.
Space is limited. R.S.V.P. to Michael Ritter at mritter@sfsu.edu.
The event is sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services,
the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center and AIDS Coordinating Committee.
The U.S. and the
Middle East conflict
Lucia Volk, assistant professor of anthropology; Dwight Simpson,
professor of international relations; and Fred Astren, professor
of Jewish studies, will discuss "The United States and the
Middle East Conflict since September 11—and the Future" from
7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in room 133 of the Humanities building.
The event is part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences'
course on the United States and the world in the 21st century
and is open to faculty, staff, students and the general public.
Saturday
Celebrate Visitacion Valley
The San Francisco Urban Institute invites faculty and staff and
their families to help "Celebrate Visitacion Valley" from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Visitacion Valley Playground
at Leland Avenue and Cora Street in San Francisco. There will be
story telling, free food, face painting, science activities, and
music, poetry and dance performances. Participants are also invited
to tour the brand new Visitacion Valley Recreation and Park Clubhouse.
Sunday
Discover the Romberg Tiburon Center
The Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies (RTC) opens
its doors to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for its annual "Discovery
Day on the Bay" festival.
Discovery
Day offers a behind-the-scenes look at the scientific research
conducted at the Center, which
is the only academic research
institute on the Bay. In addition to exhibits and presentations
by RTC scientists and students there will be science- and art-related
activities for children, a performance by the SFSU Jazz Band,
and barbecue prepared by the Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department
(cost
is $5). There is plenty of free parking on site at 3150 Paradise
Dr. in Tiburon.
For
directions and more information, visit the RTC Web site at www.rtc.sfsu.edu or call ext. 8-6063. Coming Up
Needleman on
America's founders
Jacob Needleman, professor of philosophy, will read from his book "American
Soul" at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in "The Cellar," the
lower level of the SFSU Bookstore.
Appalachian
singer
Hazel Dickens
Bluegrass artist Hazel Dickens and labor folklorist Archie Green
will explore the lifework of Dickens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 8, in Jack Adams Hall of the Cesar Chavez Student Center.
Admission is free.
For details, call (415) 564-4010.
The event is sponsored by the Labor Archives and Research Center,
the Poetry Center and Associated Students Performing Arts.
Kopelman Quartet performs
The Morrison Artists Series continues with a performance by the
Kopelman Quartet at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, in McKenna Theatre
of the Creative Arts building. Comprised of four graduates of
the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, the quartet will perform
Schubert’s String Quartet No. 12 (Quartettsatz) and No.
14 (Death and the Maiden), and Shostakovich’s String Quartet
No. 3. Admission is free.
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provides news, information and on-campus events listings to the
faculty and staff of SFSU.
CampusMemo
is published weekly during the school year by the Office of Public
Affairs. This publication is available in alternative formats upon
request. Contact Public Affairs at the number listed below. Submissions
are welcome. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Tuesday the week
preceding publication. Items may be sent via e-mail: pubnews@sfsu.edu,
faxed to ext. 8-1498, or sent through campus mail to: CampusMemo,
Office of Public Affairs, Lakeview Center 110. Please direct any
questions to the e-mail address above, or call ext. 8-1665.
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Two opportunities to hear budget update
The President's Office and Academic Senate invite all faculty and staff
to attend one of two town hall meetings for the latest news about the CSU
and SFSU budgets. There will be a question and answer period.
The meetings will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and from
2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in McKenna Theatre of the Creative Arts building.
Vice President for Administration and Finance Leroy Morishita will give
a brief budget summary. Morishita, President Robert A. Corrigan and Provost
John Gemello will respond to questions. The format of the meetings emphasizes
exchange and the days and times have been chosen to fit the greatest
range of schedules.
Recreation and Leisure Studies fund-raiser
"Rethinking Leadership," a fund-raiser for the Recreation and Leisure
Studies Department and Pacific Leadership Institute, will be held at
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Landmark Building A in the Fort Mason Center,
San Francisco. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door. Fund-raiser
participants will learn to use games and activities that foster teamwork
and build
leadership and communication skills. Highlights
of the night include demonstrations of such games as "Switch, Change
and Rotate" and "Zip, Zap, Zoe" which are used in Pacific
Leadership Institute programs and designed to encourage use of positive
communication techniques.
A variety of items will be auctioned, including artwork, fine wines,
outdoor adventure trips and sporting event tickets.
For details, contact the Pacific Leadership Institute at ext. 5-3737
or visit www.pliprograms.org.
Think spring -- Faculty textbook orders due soon
The Bookstore is now processing orders for the winter and spring 2004
terms. Faculty who submit their order by Wednesday, Oct.15, will receive
a 20 percent discount coupon for Bookstore purchases. Faculty members
who taught a winter or spring 2003 course should have received a requisition
form in their campus mailbox. Indicate any changes, then sign and return
the form to the Bookstore. Orders can also be placed online at http://facultytext.sfsubookstore.com,
faxed to ext. 5-0474, or sent to textbook@sfsu.edu.
Workshops for RTP committee members
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development is offering
two workshops for faculty serving on Retention, Tenure, and Promotion
(RTP) committees. The first workshop will be held 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in room
460 of the Administration building. Facilitated by Jane Bernard-Powers,
professor of elementary education; Helen Gillotte-Tropp, professor of
English; and Marilyn Verhey, acting dean of faculty affairs, it will
provide the basic information that every RTP committee member needs to
know and will explore the relationship between advocacy and evaluation
in the RTP process.
The second workshop will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in room
460 of the Administration building. Facilitated by Verhey and Michael
Goldman, professor of biology, it will provide resources and guidance
to faculty in departments that are in the process of or thinking about
developing RTP criteria.
September
= EOP month
The California State Legislature recently approved a measure that
declares September "Educational Opportunity Program Month" and
expresses the Legislature's appreciation for accomplishments of EOP
and EOPS (Extended
Opportunity Programs and Services) in the UC, CSU and community college
systems. SFSU's EOP has been active since 1968.
FitPlus instructor offers SFSU-centric kayak event
Laura Brands, a FitnessPlus yoga instructor and kayak leader, has organized
two discounted Sea Trek kayak events specifically for SFSU faculty,
staff and their family and friends. The first event takes place from
5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and includes dinner and an evening paddle
along the Sausalito waterfront. Cost is $75 per adult and $50 for kids
under the age of 16. The second event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, and includes a sunset Sausalito paddle. Cost
is $50 per adult and $30 for kids under the age of 16. For details and to register, contact Sea Trek at (415) 332-8494.
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