Volume 57, Number 31 April 26, 2010 |
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The University is listed in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges," which recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a dedication to sustainability in infrastructure, activities and initiatives. In the rankings, SF State was recognized for a variety of environmental activities, including: a wide selection of degree offerings related to sustainability, research opportunities available at the Romberg Tiburon Center and surrounding wetlands, as well as campus-wide composting activities and efforts to encourage biking. The rankings were developed through a partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and examine universities based on each institution's commitment to building certification using USGBC's LEED green building certification program; environmental literacy programs; formal sustainability committees; use of renewable energy resources and recycling and conservation programs, among others. SF State's efforts have already yielded significant results. A recent greenhouse gas survey found the University has reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 rates. The University has launched new sustainability initiatives including: reducing energy and water usage, increasing waste diversion, creating more alternative transportation options, offering sustainable dining choices, implementing green cleaning, purchasing environmentally preferred products and planting native species. Summer programs available through Confucius Institute Willie L. Brown, Jr. Internship Program welcoming applicants For an application or more information, visit www.sfsu.edu/~wbcenter/internships.html Fall 2010 fee waiver and reduction program ORSP announces new internal funding opportunities Academic Senate
Announcing online faculty elections To begin, voters should enter their SF State ID and password. A brief introduction to the Voting System will be displayed. The voting system includes prompts that guide voters through the process and has the following options available: save; return to continue voting after log-out; review; review votes with a ballot summary; edit; item changes available. Votes are final only after the voter indicates, "yes" to "cast your ballot." University-wide elections for: Academic Freedom Committee (two positions); At-large Academic Senator (four positions) CSU (Statewide); Academic Senator (two positions); Honorary degree committee (one position); University Administrative Search Committee Pool (unlimited); University Advancement Activities Advisory Committee (one position); University Tenure and Promotions Committee (two positions). Nominee position statements can be viewed at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~senate/elections/index.html#sp10-election-statements Contact the Academic Senate office at ext. 8-1264 or senate@sfsu.edu with questions. Academic Senate staff elections begin Valid ballots must have full name, e-signature, department and rank. The deadline to submit ballots is April 28 at 4 p.m. Incomplete ballots will not be counted. Election Results will be made available no later than May 3. Candidate position statements are available at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~senate/StaffRep/elections/
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Recital: Flute students: 1 p.m. Tuesday Workshop: iLearn Gradebook, Track Student Progress Online: 1 p.m. Lecture: Coming of age in communist Central Europe: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Recital: Piano students: 1 p.m. Fulbright Information Workshop: 2 p.m. Recital: Chamber music student ensembles: 8 p.m. Thursday Faculty Learning Community: Teaching unprepared students: 12:30 p.m. Public Reception: Study abroad certification ceremony: 3 p.m. Film and Lecture: Rick Steves' Personal Impression of Iran: 3:10 p.m. Coming Up April 30: Recital: Hanna Aparo, piano: 1:30 p.m. May 1: Spanish/English interpretation orientation session: 10 a.m. May 2: Lake Merced Peace and Dignity Run: 8 a.m. May 2: Concert: Wesley Farrand Day Piano Competition: final round: 7 p.m. May 3: Lecture: Winchester Mystery House: 3:30 p.m. May 4: Guest Speaker: Paul Heller: 12:10 p.m. May 4: Recital: Piano students: 4 p.m. May 4: Film screening: Documentaries on health and social justice: 6:30 p.m. May 4: Recital: Opera Workshop 7 p.m. May 5: Recital: Voice students: 1 p.m. May 5: Lecture: Ocean acidification: 5:30 p.m. May 5: Concert: Afro-Cuban Ensemble: 8 p.m. May 6: Brown Bag: Tips for wrapping up a course in style: 12:30 p.m. May 6: Initiation Ceremony: Phi Beta Kappa: 5 p.m. May 6: Poetry reading: "Prison/Culture": 7 p.m. For more upcoming events, see the University Calendar |
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