Volume 54, Number 7  September 25, 2006         

Academic Senate meets Tuesday
The Academic Senate will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Nob Hill room of the Seven Hills Conference Center.

Agenda items include: a report from Linda Ellis, chapter president of the California Faculty Association; a report from Linda Buckley, associate vice president for academic assessment and educational effectiveness, on the handbook for the sixth cycle of academic program review; a proposed revision to the bachelor of arts in mathematics with three concentrations; an introduction to the proposed revision to the retention tenure and promotions policy; and a proposed educational doctorate program.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.

Proposal forms are available at the Academic Senate Web site: www.sfsu.edu/~senate

For details, call ext. 5-4037.

To volunteer for the Humanities location, contact Jan Gregory at: jgregory@sfsu.edu

To volunteer for the Library location, contact Mitch Turitz at: turitz@sfsu.edu

For details, contact Eloise McQuown at emcquown@sfsu.edu or ext. 8-2131.

Discovery Day offers the public a unique opportunity to spend the day behind the scenes at RTC and learn about the center's scientific research activities. The day features marine animal touch tanks, scientific exhibits, live music, art and more. Food, drink and snacks will be available.

For details, visit http://rtc.sfsu.edu or call ext. 8-3543.

Beverly Voloshin -- literature, scholarships, painting
English Professor Beverly Voloshin has made SF State's Office of Academic Honors and Scholarships a worthwhile investment for the University. Since the office was established in 2001 with Voloshin as faculty coordinator, students have garnered a wide range of prestigious national honors often reserved for so-called "elite" universities.

"It is professors like Beverly Voloshin who exemplify the real spirit of SFSU by supporting not only the regular students, but also the students taking the road less traveled, by reaching out and helping us get the tools we need to succeed at whatever path we choose," said Rebekah Enoch...

Read more about Voloshin: www.sfsu.edu/~news/cmemo/fall06/sept25people.htm

This Week
Student groups fundraiser
The campus community is invited to an activities fair and fundraiser for SF State student organizations from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the Main Lawn. Student organizations will be selling food, and there will be music and dance performances.

All proceeds benefit the student organizations to help support their missions on campus.

For details, contact Alberto Olivares at ext. 8-3887.

Monday
China presentations
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites the campus community to attend a BSS Faculty Research Series event on China from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday in room 361 of the HSS building. Dean Joel J. Kassiola will present "The Dilemma of Western Industrial Civilization and China's Path in the 21st Century: Should China Follow the West?" and Sujian Guo, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for U.S.-China Policy Studies, will present "Center for U.S.-China Policy Studies: Outreach to China."

For details, e-mail Kathy Johnson at: kathyjoh@sfsu.edu

Tuesday
Mexico election observers report
Students and faculty who traveled to Mexico in July to observe the general election will report on their trip from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in room 116 of the Ethnic Studies and Psychology building.

Faculty awards workshop
The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD) invites faculty to a workshop on preparing applications for the Affirmative Action, Mini-Grant, Summer Stipend and Vice President's Assigned Time award programs. It will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in room 460 of the Administration building.

Faculty who plan to attend the workshop should read in advance and bring with them a copy of the application guidelines and, ideally, a draft or outline of their proposal that addresses the five evaluative criteria. Directions and application forms are available on the Faculty Affairs Web site -- www.sfsu.edu/~acaffrs -- by clicking on the link "On-Line Forms/Applications."

CTFD will also have drop-in hours from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 25-29 for faculty who would like additional assistance. Proposals are due in college offices Oct. 2. For details, e-mail: ctfd@sfsu.edu

Wednesday
Annual Benefits Fair
The Annual Benefits Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in Jack Adams Hall of the Student Center. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions regarding health and dental plans, CALPERS Home Loan, A+ Auto and Home Insurance, and financial planning services such as VALIC and TIAA/CREF.

This year's fair will also feature a free blood pressure check, back and posture analysis, biofeedback testing, body mass analysis and flexibility training, five-minute back massages and door prizes.

The open enrollment period for faculty and staff to change health and/or dental plans runs through Oct. 13.

Friday
EOP celebration
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) invites the campus community to an open house in celebration of EOP Month from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in room 201 of the Student Services Building. September was declared EOP month in 2003 by Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 124.

Coming Up
Study/work abroad fairs
The Office of International Programs asks faculty and staff to encourage students to attend two October fairs that offer a variety of opportunities for them to gain international experience.

A study/work/travel abroad fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, on Malcolm X Plaza. More than 40 organizations specializing in study, work and travel abroad will be participating. There will also be an information table on certified CSU/SF State study abroad programs.

An International Education Exchange Council study abroad fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, on Malcolm X Plaza. Information for study abroad opportunities as part of the certified CSU and SF State programs will be available. SF State international students will be on hand to talk about their home countries and universities.

'The Da Vinci Code' discussion
The University Women's Association sponsors a discussion of "The Da Vinci Code" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in room 473 of the Humanities building. Faculty and staff are encouraged to read the book by Dan Brown and/or watch the film and join in the discussion.

Voloshin exhibit
Faculty and staff are invited to a reception for an exhibit of "Paintings and Works on Paper by Beverly Voloshin" from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in room 484 of the Humanities building. Voloshin, professor of English, works in oil, charcoal, and acrylic in both figurative and abstract modes. The exhibit runs through Nov. 3 in room 484 and can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

German colonialism and postcards
Volker Langbehn, associate professor of German, will present "Going Postal or How to Conquer the World -- German Colonialism and Postcards" from 3:10 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in room 473 of the Humanities building.

The event is part of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures colloquium series.

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