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Volume 59, Number 34    April 30, 2012         

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You & Me Study seeks YOU!
The You & Me Study seeks black and white men in same-sex relationships to participate in a computer survey. The study explores how masculinity, culture and homophobia influence relationships and sexual health. Each partner will receive $40 for time and participation, and privacy is a top priority.

Call toll free (855) 837-4840, e-mail info@youandmestudy.com or visit www.youandmestudy.com to find out if you and your partner are eligible to participate. Appointments are scheduled at the convenience of participants. You & Me is a study conducted by SF State's Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality.

Supporters are asked to help promote the study by telling friends, liking it on Facebook or following the You & Me Twitter feed

Summer Swim Lessons
Campus Recreation will host Summer Swim Lessons for youth and adults beginning June 11. Lessons will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. Visit the Campus Recreation Summer Swim Web page for more information and to register.

Yoga Teacher Training offered
The Kinesiology department's Physical Education program, in partnership with the College of Extended Learning, will offer a Yoga Teacher Training class this summer. Participants will receive a recognized Yoga Alliance certification of 200 hours training, plus a specialization in teaching children and youth in schools, and 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Classes begin July 16 and run through Aug. 18.

The main instructor is Pedro Franco of Yoga Tree SF, with additional presentations by a series of guest teachers who will give students the opportunity to experience various yoga traditions. Learn more at www.cel.sfsu.edu/yoga/index.cfm

 

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Presidential search update from the Chancellor's Office
The Presidential Search Committee has completed candidate reviews. Six candidates were interviewed on April 19, and of those, the top nominees were advanced to the Board of Trustees for further consideration. It is anticipated that, following Board review the week of May 7, the 13th President of San Francisco State University will be announced. In the interests of maintaining a strong, highly competitive applicant pool, the committee chose to maintain the confidentiality of applicants, therefore on-campus meetings with the finalists will not be scheduled. The Chancellor's Office and University will work with the new appointee to schedule an on-campus visit as soon as possible following the announcement.

For more information on the search for a new president, visit www.sfsu.edu/~news/transition/


Distinguished Faculty Awards announced
Faculty Honors and Awards Committee Chair Robert Keith Collins will present the winners of the 2012 Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Academic Senate meeting on Tuesday, May 1 at 4 p.m. Awards will be presented as follows:

  • The Excellence in Service Award; Professor of Biology Barry Rothman
  • The Excellence in Professional Achievement Award; Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy
  • The Sarlo Excellence in Teaching Award; Associate Professor of Sociology Karen Hossfeld

The Senate asks the campus community to join them in congratulating these distinguished faculty for their exemplary commitment to San Francisco State University.


New endowed chair for classics department
Alexandra Pappas has been selected by the Department of Classics to be the first endowed Raoul Bertrand Chair in Classics. Currently a fellow at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C., Pappas will join SF State this fall as an assistant professor. She will teach courses in Greek and Latin language, Greek art and archaeology, and Greek and Roman culture.

Read more at www.sfsu.edu/~news/2012/spring/60.html


Academic Senate
The Academic Senate will meet Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Nob Hill Room of the Seven Hills Conference Center. An open floor period from 2 to 2:10 p.m. will provide an informal opportunity to raise questions or make comments to Senate officers or University administrators. The agenda will include:

  • Recommendation from the Academic Policies Committee regarding proposed revisions to the Committee on Written English Proficiency Policy (F10-14), second reading
  • Recommendation from the Executive Committee regarding the proposed policy on a Graduate Council (formerly Graduate Council guidelines), first reading
  • Recommendation from the Executive Committee regarding proposed revisions to the All-University Committee on International Programs Policy (S87-151), first reading
  • Recommendation from the Executive Committee regarding proposed revisions to the University Interdisciplinary Council Policy (S09-74), first reading
  • Recommendation from the Academic Policies Committee regarding proposed revisions to the Course Repeat Policy, first reading
  • Recommendation from the Educational Policies Council regarding proposed revisions to the Academic Program Discontinuance Policy (S93-177), first reading
  • Recommendation from the Executive Committee regarding the proposed resolution in honor of retiring Former Senate Chair David Meredith (2006-7), consent item
  • Recommendation from the Executive Committee regarding the proposed resolution in honor of retiring Former Senate Chair Robert Cherny (2002-3), consent item
  • Presentation of the Distinguished Faculty Awards for Excellence in Service, Teaching and Professional Development (at 4 p.m.)
    • Excellence in Teaching: Associate Professor of Sociology Karen Hossfeld
    • Excellence in Service: Professor of Biology Barry Rothman
    • Excellence in Professional Development: Professor of Creative Writing Camille Dungy
  • Senate Honors for Robert A. Corrigan, San Francisco State University President, 1988-2012, consent item

Faculty election results
In the recently completed University-wide elections, the following individuals were elected to serve:

  • Academic Freedom Committee:
    • Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies John-Carlos Perea
    • Associate Professor of Journalism Yumi Wilson
  • At-Large Academic Senators:
    • Associate Professor of Sociology Chris Bettinger
    • Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies Robert Keith Collins
  • CSU Academic Senator: Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Joanne Barker
  • Honorary Degree Committee: Associate Professor of Journalism Yumi Wilson
  • University Advancement Activities Advisory Board: Professor of Management Bruce Paton
  • University Tenure and Promotions Committee (UTPC):
    • Professor of Sociology Luiz C. Barbosa
    • J. Paul Leonard Senior Librarian Caroline Harnly
  • University Faculty Search Committee Pool: All Nominees for the Faculty Search Committee Pool were elected for the 2012-15 term

Honoring emeritus/emerita faculty
Faculty and staff are invited to honor retiring faculty at the annual Rites of Passage celebration Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Seven Hills Conference Center. A list of emeritus/emerita faculty is available on the Faculty Affairs website: http://academic.sfsu.edu/CMS_uploads/files/27faff-757.docx

For more information, please contact Stephanie Schwartz, sschwrtz@sfsu.edu

Senate meeting dates are posted on the University Web calendar and on the Senate website at www.sfsu.edu/~senate


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This week in Insiders: Associate Professor of Cinema Joseph McBride, Assistant Professor of Cinema Julian Hoxter, Emeritus Professor of Art Richard McLean, Emerita Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Margareta Sequin and Associate Professor of International Relations Mahmood Monshipouri.

Read Insiders: www.sfsu.edu/~news/cmemo/spring12/april30insiders.htm


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This week in Newsmakers: Associate Professor of Decision Sciences Özgür Özlük, Associate Professor of Decision Sciences Susan Cholette and Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies Juliette Hua.

Read Newsmakers: www.sfsu.edu/~news/cmemo/spring12/april30news.htm


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Click on the link for each event to view full listing in the University Calendar.

Tuesday
May 1: Academic Senate: 2 p.m.

May 1: San Francisco Math Circle Teachers' Circle: 6 p.m.

May 1: Concert: Vocal Jazz: 7 p.m.

May 1: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 8 p.m.

Wednesday
May 2: Theatre: Storytelling Studio: 10:30 a.m.

May 2: Recital: Student chamber ensembles: 1 p.m.

May 2: Talk: Deborah Brown: The National Breastfeeding Campaign in Imperial Germany: 6 p.m.

May 2: Recital: Student chamber ensembles: 7 p.m.

May 2: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 8 p.m.

Thursday
May 3: Poetry: Chris Vitiello and Brent Cunningham open workshop: 4:30 p.m.

May 3: Lecture: Artist Lecture Series: Katie Grinnan: 5 p.m.

May 3: Fashion Show: Runway 2012: Defined: 6:30 p.m.

May 3: Book Launch: The Terrestrial Gospel of Nikos Kazantzakis: 7:30 p.m.

May 3: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 8 p.m.

Friday
May 4: CSU Student Research Competition (Long Beach)

May 4: Conference: Paths and Panoramas: Exploring the Landscape of TESOL: 10 a.m.

May 4: Baseball vs. Cal State East Bay: 3 p.m.

May 4: Poetry: Chris Vitiello and Brent Cunningham: 7:30 p.m.

May 4: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 8 p.m.

Coming Up
May 5: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 8 p.m.

May 6: Baseball vs. Cal State East Bay: 11 a.m.

May 6: Theatre: Spring Awakening: 2 p.m.

May 7: Film: Film Previews: 10 a.m.

May 7: Recital: Happy Concert: 1 p.m.

May 7: San Francisco Greek Film Festival: 7 p.m.

May 7: Concert: Works by SF State composers: 7 p.m.

May 8: Film Previews: 10 a.m.

May 8: Academic Senate: 2 p.m.

May 8: Concert: SF State Wind Ensemble: 7 p.m.

May 8: Theatre: Simply Shaw: 8 p.m.

May 9: Theatre: Storytelling Studio: 10:30 a.m.

May 9: Lecture: Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex: 12:30 p.m.

May 9: Recital: SF State Orchestra: 1 p.m.

May 9: Concert: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble of SF State: 7 p.m.

May 9: Theatre: Simply Shaw: 8 p.m.

May 10: Book Launch: The Shackles of Modernity: 4 p.m.

May 10: Media arts: BECAFest 2012: 7 p.m.

May 10: Theatre: Simply Shaw: 8 p.m.

May 11: Spring '12 Last Day of Classes

May 11: Film: The 52nd Film Finals: 7 p.m.

May 11: Theatre: Asia in Motion 2012: 8 p.m.

May 11: Theatre: Simply Shaw: 8 p.m.

May 12: Spring '12 Final Examinations begin

May 12: Theatre: Asia in Motion 2012: 2 p.m.

May 13: Theatre: Asia in Motion 2012: 2 p.m.

May 14: Spring '12 Final Examinations continue

 

For more upcoming events, see the University Calendar

 

 

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