Winter/spring textbooks
The Bookstore's textbook department would like to remind faculty to submit orders for the winter and spring semesters. Submit textbook orders online at: facultytext.sfsubookstore.com

The earlier a book order is turned in, the better chance the Bookstore has to buy back used books from students at the end of the semester. This benefit allows students to sell back books and get up to 50 percent of what they paid for the book. To do this, however, book orders must be submitted before the buyback period -- Dec. 6-17.

For details, contact the textbook department at ext. 8-7377 or: textbook@sfsu.edu

CSU international opportunities deadline
Faculty interested in applying for CSU resident director opportunities or Wang Faculty Stipends should apply by Wednesday, Dec. 1. Both of these programs provide opportunities for faculty to pursue work and teaching in a variety of international settings.

For details, contact Johnetta Richards at ext. 8-7589.

Help for the holidays
The Stay-In-School Family Resource Center (SISFRC) will hold a toy drive through Dec. 6 to benefit the low-income children and inner-city youth who will attend the center's first annual holiday party Dec. 11.

Donations should be appropriate for infants through early teens and can come in the form of new and unwrapped toys, gift wrap, gift certificates or cash donations. Drop off donations in the SISFRC office, room 120 of the HSS building, or arrange for a pickup.

For details, e-mail frc@sfsu.edu or call ext. 5-0410.

Construction on Lake Merced Blvd.
San Francisco Public Works has announced that construction on Lake Merced Boulevard between Winston Drive and Skyline Boulevard will begin in late November. The construction will involve roadway excavation, reconstruction of curbs and installation of curb ramps. It should be completed by spring 2005.

For details, contact the School of Music and Dance at ext. 8-1431.

Wednesday
Post-election changes
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' class/public lecture series on the presidential elections continues this week with a look at what changes to expect in domestic and foreign policy during the post-election period. The class takes place from 7:15 to 8:55 p.m. Wednesday in room 133 of the Humanities building.

Participants include: Burcu Akan Ellis, assistant professor of international relations; Suijan Guo, assistant professor of political science; and Ayse Pamuk, assistant professor of urban studies.

For details, see: http://bss.sfsu.edu

Thursday
World AIDS Day
The campus will celebrate World AIDS Day with a variety of events Thursday.

The campus community is invited to participate in a reading of names for those who have died from 10 a.m. to noon on the Mezzanine of the Cesár Chávez Student Center.

There will be free HIV antibody testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jack Adams Hall of the Student Center.

Da Jump Up, a hip-hop troupe of 16 young rappers and break dancers whose main focus is HIV/AIDS prevention in youth, will perform from noon to 2 p.m. on Malcolm X Plaza.

The film "Shouting Silent," which portrays the impact of HIV/AIDS on young girls in South Africa, will be screened from 2 to 4 p.m. in Jack Adams Hall. A discussion follows the screening.

Radio Active, a member of the rap group Spearhead, will share an evening of music and education about HIV/AIDS from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Depot in the Student Center.

An open-mike event for AIDS awareness will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cantina of Mary Ward Hall.

Friday
AIDS scholarship
fund-raiser
The campus community is invited to a reception and dinner fund-raiser for the Robert Westwood AIDS Scholarship Friday in the University Club. A reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m.; dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m.

The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding SFSU students who are living with HIV. R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. Tuesday to Denise Fox-Needlemam at ext. 8-2043 or Michael Ritter at ext. 8-7339.

Next Week
Bookstore reception
The SFSU Bookstore invites faculty and staff to its annual reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Bookstore. There will be refreshments and faculty and staff will receive a 20-percent discount on many items in the store.

At its Nov. 16 meeting the Academic Senate:

Read the full Academic Senate meeting report: www.sfsu.edu/~senate/

November STAR of the Month: Coleen Whiteside
Although by no means required, it certainly helps that Coleen Whiteside, office manager for the Theatre Arts Department, enjoys the dramatic arts.

Whiteside performs the usual duties of an academic office manager, which include assisting department chair Roy Conboy in organizing the information on class offerings, managing the budget, and making sure the front office runs smoothly.

But Theatre Arts brings additional challenges as well. Whiteside works with the directors and technical directors on the budgets for each semester's productions (this often means large purchases at lumber yards and fabric stores) and she and her staff also coordinate scheduling for all of the department's classrooms which double as rehearsal spaces, so are always in demand.

It's challenging but enjoyable work.

"I like working with the students, actors and designers," she said. "They are all artistic individuals so that keeps things lively. There's never a dull moment."

Jo Tomalin, professor of theatre arts, is particularly happy with how Whiteside has updated and streamlined office forms, documents and procedures.

"This helps faculty to ease our busy lives," Tomalin said, "and also serves our students who need up-to-date and efficient access to procedures when faculty advise them."

Whiteside was born in Redwood City, but her parents moved to Illinois when she was growing up. She promised herself that she would move back, and after two years of college in Illinois, she did -- enrolling at SFSU and earning a degree in theatre management.

After working in Housing and Residential Services for seven years, Whiteside began graduate studies in cinema on campus and worked in Theatre Arts part time. Four years ago she became office manager.

Despite her busy schedule, she tries to attend all of the department productions, especially those that play on the main stage. She also has made a habit of attending the weekly student performances at the Brown Bag Theatre.

In addition to last spring's production of "Assassins," the 2000 production of Georges Feydeau's "A Flea on Her Ear" stands out.

"I'm not usually big on farce, but it was very funny," she said. "They had the timing down."

Whiteside lives in Park Merced. She also enjoys attending non-SFSU film screenings and theater productions and likes to travel. She visited Thailand last summer.

Nominate a staff STAR: www.sfsu.edu/~news/star/starform.htm

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