Purple Fridays perk
Beginning Nov. 1, faculty and staff who wear purple gear on Fridays to show their SF State spirit and pride will get another perk: a 10 percent discount at Café 101 and Natural Sensations. Questions? Contact Jack Mizirawi at sfsucafe101@gmail.com

International Education Week 2013
The Division of International Education and the Office of International Programs seek proposals for activities and events for International Education Week 2013, Nov. 12-15. Submit an activity or event proposal by Monday, Nov. 4 by completing the online Event Proposal Form.

The campus community is invited to join in this annual celebration that emphasizes the importance of knowledge and awareness of the world's cultures, peoples and languages. The U.S. departments of State and Education sponsor this event. Learn more at the International Education Week 2013 website or contact Jay Ward at jward@sfsu.edu or ext. 8-1121.

Become a Safe Zone ally
The SF State Safe Zone Program seeks faculty, staff and administrators to become safe zone allies for the campus LGBTQ community. The safe zone program fosters a safe campus environment through a support network for people of all gender and sexual identities. Safe zone allies are active and visible volunteers open to talking to members of the LGBTQ community in a safe and supportive environment. To become a safe zone ally, interested volunteers must attend the training session on Friday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Contact Rick Nizzardini at rnizzard@sfsu.edu or ext. 5-4415 for further details about the training. Visit the Safe Zone Program website for more information.

Employee discount for COB workshops
The College of Business is offering a 10 percent discount to the campus community for two upcoming workshops: "Culture of Ethics & Compliance," Nov. 6-8 and "Spreadsheet Analytics," Nov. 8-9.

The "Culture of Ethics & Compliance: FCPA and Global Bribery Challenges" workshop (Nov. 6-8) will be practitioner-directed by industry and academic experts, and will address key challenges facing companies that operate in global contexts that are rich in cultural distinctions and values. Visit the Culture of Ethics & Compliance Web page for complete details and to register.

The "Spreadsheet Analytics" workshop (Nov. 8-9) will focus on the efficient use of Microsoft Excel as an analytical and presentation tool. Sessions will be customizable to meet the needs of participants who may enroll for all or part of the workshop sessions. Visit the Spreadsheet Analytics Web page for details.

Both workshops will be held at the SF State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, San Francisco, on the fifth floor.

Free recital and master class with Alexander String Quartet and Joyce Yang, piano, Nov. 8
The Morrison Chamber Music Center, in association with Music at Kohl Mansion, invites the campus community to a free recital and master class with the Alexander String Quartet and pianist Joyce Yang on Nov. 8 in Knuth Hall. The event is free but attendees must RSVP online or by calling the box office at ext. 8-2467.

The performance will begin at 1:10 p.m., with Brahms' Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. At 2:15 p.m. the artists will conduct a master class with students from SF State, Young Chamber Musicians, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Crowden School of Music and Ruth Asawa School of the Arts.

The Alexander String Quartet is a major artistic presence in San Francisco, serving as directors of the Morrison Chamber Music Center and SF State’s ensemble-in-residence. Described as "the most gifted young pianist of her generation" with a "million-volt stage presence," Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her stunning virtuosity combined with heartfelt lyricism and interpretive sensitivity.

Taste of the Bay two weeks away
The 17th annual Taste of the Bay gourmet food tasting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Julia Morgan Ballroom on the 16th floor of the historic Merchants Exchange Building at 465 California Street, San Francisco. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, tastings of wine, beer and spirits, and a featured mixology demonstration from David Nepove, president of the United States Bartenders Guild.

Faculty and staff tickets, available for the discounted price of $100, may be purchased up to the night of the event. Visit the Taste of the Bay tickets page for purchasing information. For more information, contact David Fierberg, assistant director of Development for the College of Business, at davfier@sfsu.edu or ext. 5-3966.

Annual Health Fitness Expo
The Village Fitness Center invites the campus community to its eighth annual Health Fitness Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard outside of Centennial Village Building A, in front of The Village Fitness Center. Participants can meet vendors, enjoy music, snacks and giveaways, as well as learn about the health benefits of fitness and physical activity. For more information, e-mail Mark Penacerrada.

CalPERS 2013 Annual Member Statements
The CalPERS 2013 Annual Member Statements (AMS) for active members are available online. The shift to online delivery of AMS is part of CalPERS efforts to reduce costs and support a green community.

Employees can access their AMS online by logging in to their CalPERS account at http://my.calpers.ca.gov The AMS will include the member's accumulated service, a breakdown of contributions and interest, name of employer(s) and retirement formula(s) as of June 30, 2013. CalPERS has also provided this information to members in the fall issue of the CalPERS PERSpective newsletter, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Employees who wish to continue to receive a paper copy should contact the CalPERS Customer Contact Center at (888) 225-7377.

Questions should be directed to the appropriate Benefits Representative in Human Resources.

CSU International program seeks resident director applicants
The CSU Chancellor's Office is now accepting faculty applications for four international program resident directors. The resident directors will each serve full-time for 12 months in China, France, Italy and Spain.

CSU resident directors assist students involved in intercultural learning, develop administrative skills and use their international communicative skills in a rewarding professional environment. Faculty from all disciplines and those who have never had the opportunity to serve in one of these positions are encouraged to apply.

Applications, including references, must be received in the Office of International Programs by Dec. 1. Personal interviews of the finalists will be conducted at the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach. Interviews will be conducted Feb. 20-21, 2014; applicants must be available on any of these dates for an interview to be considered for an appointment.

Eligibility requirements:
• Tenured or tenure track faculty in a full-time teaching or administrative position (FERP faculty are not eligible)
• Appropriate terminal degree for the candidate's discipline
• Appropriate overseas experience
• Appropriate foreign language skills

For more information, visit the CSU International Program Web page. Questions? Contact Associate Professor of Social Work Jocelyn Hermoso, the SF State representative to the CSU Academic Council for International Programs, at jhermoso@sfsu.edu or ext. 8-6187.

ORSP Research Methods classes this week
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is offering a series of courses to help faculty hone their research skills. For more information, schedule and registration instructions, visit the ORSP Research Methods Course Web page. Many classes require advance reservations. Ucoming classes include:

• Methodological and Multivariate Analysis Support Group Kick-Off (Toolkit module), Nov. 4
• University Crowdfunding Review Web-Workshop (I Need Money and Time module), Nov. 6
• Funding Searches Using the Sponsored Programs Information Network Database (I Need Money and Time module), Nov. 12
• Writing Successful Grants (I Need Money and Time module), Nov. 14
• Responsible Conduct of Research (Do No Harm module), Nov. 14
• Building the NEH Grant Proposal (I Need Money and Time module), Nov. 15
• Grant Proposals to the US Department of Education (I Need Money and Time module), Nov. 15
• NIH AREA (R15) grants: How to write them, and yes, You Can Get Them (I Need Money and Time/Writing, Writing, Writing, Nov. 22)

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