Student Research Competition
Faculty are asked to encourage students to apply for the CSU Student Research Competition by the Monday, Feb. 20 deadline. Current students, as well as those who graduated in spring, summer or fall 2011, are eligible. The CSU Student Research Competition provides an opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to present their outstanding research projects and creative works. The campus competition will take place Feb. 27-March 2. Up to 10 winners will be selected to represent SF State in the CSU system-wide competition held May 4-5 at CSU Long Beach. Winners receive cash awards.

Registration forms and application guidelines are available at www.sfsu.edu/~gradstdy/csu-research-competition.htm Participants are also invited to exhibit their work in the Graduate Research and Creative Works Showcase April 26. Send questions to Maria Conrad at mashac@sfsu.edu

Panetta Congressional Internship
The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE) is accepting applications for the 2012 Panetta Congressional Internship until Feb. 20. The internship for sophomores and juniors includes an expenses-paid two-week training retreat at the Panetta Institute at CSU Monterey in August, and an 11-week internship in the Washington D.C. office of a California member of the U.S. House of Representatives during the fall 2012 semester. Travel to and from Washington, housing expenses and a stipend will be covered by the program. Faculty are urged to recommend qualified students for this opportunity. E-mail icce@sfsu.edu or call ext. 8-6419 for program and application details.

Daly City BART station improvements
Bay Area Regional Transit (BART), in partnership with various agencies, including SF State, has undertaken a station improvement plan to address increased capacity and operational efficiency of the Daly City station for buses and shuttles, as well as improved pedestrian and bicycle access and way-finding. As part of that effort, the SF State Transit Committee is soliciting comments from members of the campus community, more than 5,000 of whom use the Daly City BART station daily.

Plans will build on recent improvements for the safety and convenience of riders, such as the fall 2010 relocation of the SF State Shuttle stop to a location adjacent to the Muni 28 bus stop. Draft concepts for planned improvements to the Daly City BART station are posted at www.bart.gov/dalycity

Submit comments and questions by Feb. 20 to wbloom@sfsu.edu

Student Leadership Awards nominations now open
The Student Leadership Awards Ceremony highlights the outstanding service that student leaders, student organizations and faculty/staff advisors provide to the campus and larger communities. The four awards include the Outstanding Student Leader Award, the Outstanding Student Organization Award, the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Advisor Award and the Social Justice Award. To submit a nomination, complete the appropriate award form at www.sfsu.edu/~life/
leadershipawards.html by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Award recipients will be announced at the Dean of Students Leadership Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 19.

The Gay Couples Study
The Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality (CREGS) at SF State seeks gay male couples to participate in a study examining sex and relationship dynamics. Participation involves completing five computerized surveys over a three-year period. Finishing each survey takes 60-90 minutes. Both partners must participate. Each partner is paid $40 for every visit. Interested couples may schedule their first appointment by calling toll-free (888) 688-1777. For more information, visit www.gaycouplesstudy.org

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