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- The Concert - In Honor of the 55th Anniversary of the Occupation of AlcatrazNov 20, 2024 12:00 AM | Cost - Free Email - aismain@sfsu.edu In honor of the 55th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz & in gratitude to the community of American Indian Studies, we present The Concert: A fundraising event to support American Indian Studies Majors and Minors at San Francisco State University. Paul Steward (Elem Pomo) of "TWICE AS GOOD" will be performing. RSVP is recommended but not required. Seats are limited: aismain@sfsu.edu Event will be In person and on Zoom
- Beyond Chatbots: GenAI Images & MeetingsNov 20, 2024 11:00 AM | Cost - Free Email - at@sfsu.edu Expand your generative AI (GenAI) toolkit. Academic Technology hosts "Beyond Chatbots: GenAI Images & Meetings" a hands-on workshop where youll harness the power of GenAI for image creation and virtual meeting transcription and support. Open to both beginners and advanced users, this event is a great opportunity to elevate your GenAI skills in a supportive environment.
- Journaling, Reflection, and GratitudeNov 20, 2024 3:30 PM | Email - crdwell@mail.sfsu.edu Reflection workshop through journaling and gratitude.
- University Budget Committee MeetingNov 21, 2024 10:00 AM | Email - ubc@sfsu.edu The University Budget Committee (UBC) invites campus employees to attend the next meeting, live via Zoom on November 21 from 10AM 12PM, or visit the UBC website to access slideshows and minutes from past meetings, or request the recording from a recent meeting. UBC Members represent you: staff, faculty, students, administrators. Information can be found on the website (https://adminfin.sfsu.edu/university-budget-committee-0). Additionally, UBC staff and faculty members also offer Office Hours the day after the meeting, to ask questions or share feedback with your peers about university budget-related matters. RSVP for the meeting and/or UBC Office Hours to ubc@sfsu.edu
- Getting Started with Generative AINov 21, 2024 11:00 AM | Cost - Free Email - at@sfsu.edu Curious about generative AI, but not sure where to start? Join us for a 60-minute hands-on workshop covering the essentials of generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, including how to effectively and responsibly use them, and identify and discuss the best applications for your academic and administrative needs.
- Cancelled: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness WeekNov 18, 2024 8:30 AM | Join us for our Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week programming! See below for each event title, time, and location. More information can be found on the individual event descriptions linked below: Paint your Path to Food Security with CalFresh: Monday, November 18th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office) Resource Tabling: Tuesday, November 19th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at Malcolm X Palza) Cookie Decorating & Resource Sharing: Wednesday, November 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office) Housing Resources Panel: Thursday, November 21st from 2:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office and via Zoom Link) Winter Clothing Drive: Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd (donation drop-off at HPW/FSS Office during office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm & Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.Hosted by: Food+Shelter+SuccessAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10715799
- Winter Clothing DriveNov 18, 2024 8:30 AM | Help us provide safe and seasonally appropriate winter clothing to students who might not be able to access these items otherwise! Drop off donation items at the Food Shelter Success office during our business hours: M-Th, 8:30am-5pm & F 8:30am-4pm Accepted Items:Sweatshirts, Puffer/Fleece Jackets, Sweatpants, Gloves, Neck Gaiter, Beanies, & Socks Please wash any used clothing prior to drop-off. Thank you for donating!Hosted by: Food+Shelter+SuccessAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10715656
- Housing Resources PanelNov 21, 2024 2:00 PM | Join us at the Food Shelter Success office or over Zoom to learn about housing & homelessness services and leave empowered to access resources. We will also be raffling off a FREE gift card to attendees of the event! We’ll be featuring panelists from:Alameda County Public Health DepartmentAsian Women's ShelterCode Tenderloin/Housing Justice Committee Lyric center for LGBTQQ+ Youth Mission Action──────────https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/86590350821?pwd=uoyVgXZMJa4TqMRmMb4cxPsCwR4IT1.1Meeting ID: 865 9035 0821Passcode: 478126Hosted by: Food+Shelter+SuccessOnline Location: https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/86590350821?pwd=uoyVgXZMJa4TqMRmMb4cxPsCwR4IT1.1Additional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10715057
- Cancelled: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness WeekNov 21, 2024 2:00 PM | Join us for our Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week programming! See below for each event title, time, and location. More information can be found on the individual event descriptions linked below: Paint your Path to Food Security with CalFresh: Monday, November 18th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office) Resource Tabling: Tuesday, November 19th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at Malcolm X Palza) Cookie Decorating & Resource Sharing: Wednesday, November 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office) Housing Resources Panel: Thursday, November 21st from 2:00pm - 3:00pm (hosted at the HPW/FSS Office and via Zoom Link) Winter Clothing Drive: Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd (donation drop-off at HPW/FSS Office during office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm & Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.Hosted by: Food+Shelter+SuccessAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10715802
- Climbing Wall ClinicNov 21, 2024 3:00 PM | Intro to Climbing 9/6 1pm-3pm Top Rope 9/6 1pm-3pm Anchor Building 9/13 1pm-3pm Lead Climbing 9/13 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 9/19 3pm-4pm Rappel 9/20 1pm-3pm Top Rope 9/20 9am-11am Rescues 9/27 1pm-3pm Intro to Climbing 10/4 1pm-3pm Top Rope 10/4 1pm-3pm Anchor Building 10/11 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 10/17 3pm-4pm Lead Climbing 10/18 9am-11am Rappel 10/18 1pm-3pm Rescues 10/25 1pm-3pm Intro to Climbing 11/1 1pm-3pm Top Rope 11/1 1pm-3pm Outdoor Climbing Clinic Day Trip Nov 2 9am-5pm Anchor Building 11/8 9am-11am Lead Climbing 11/8 1pm-3pm Top Rope 11/8 1pm-3pm Lead Climbing 11/15 9am-11am Rappel 11/15 1pm-3pm Intro to Outdoor Climbing 11/21 3pm-4pm Rescues 11/22 1pm-3pmIndoor Climbing Focused Clinics: Intro to Climbing Clinic: Join us for an Intro to Climbing Clinic, where climbers will learn more about climbing in a welcoming environment with other climbers who are new or as curious to know more about the sport. Tope Rope Clinic:Join us for our Top Rope Clinic, where you will learn the ins and outs of top rope climbing and belaying. The clinic covers how to belay as well as introduces safety checks and communication with your climbing partner before leaving the ground. A Top Rope Clinic should set you up for success to pass the Top Rope Assessment after practice to earn your blue belt qualification at our climbing wall. The clinic is open to climbers of all abilities from beginner (never climbed before) to advanced. Come learn how to climb with us! Lead Climbing Clinic:Join us for a Lead Climbing Clinic where you will learn how to lead climb and lead belay. The clinic goes over how to clip, how to position yourself when clipping, how to stack a rope, lead belaying with a grigri, additional climbing commands and much more. Upon completion and practice, climbers should be set up to pass our lead climbing assessment where you would earn your pink belt membership at our wall. Pink Belt membership allows you to lead climb. This clinic is designed for climbers who are already top rope qualified at our wall. Outdoor Climbing Focused Clinics: Intro to Outdoor Climbing Clinic: Join us for an Outdoor Climbing Focused Clinic, where climbers will learn the in's and outs from transitioning from indoor to outdoor climbing. Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall. Anchor Building Clinic:Join us to learn how to build outdoor climbing anchors. Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall. Rappel Clinic:Join us to learn how to rappel. Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall. Rescues Clinic:Join us to learn how to perform basic rescues while top roping. Will be taught indoors at the Climbing Wall. Outdoor Climbing Clinic: This clinic will take place outside at a local crag. *****Participants must have completed all Outdoor Focused Climbing Clinics listed above to be able to participate in this clinic. The assumption is that all participants will have already learned the skills from the Intro to Outdoor Climbing, Anchor Building, Rappel and Rescues ClinicsHosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10179576
- President’s Leadership Fellows Program celebrates 10 years of empowering future leadersOver 2,000 SFSU students trained in leadership development and career readiness San Francisco State University’s office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) celebrated the 10th anniversary of the President’s Leadership Fellows Program (PLFP) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, bringing together alumni, University leaders and supporters to commemorate a decade of transformative impact. The event also honored philanthropist Kathy Kwan, whose support has been crucial to the program’s success. Since its launch in 2014 as a pilot initiative serving just 25 students in the Lam Family College of Business, the PLFP has grown significantly. Today, it’s equipped over 2,000 students across all disciplines with the skills needed to thrive in the professional world. The program, which transitioned to the office of Career and Leadership Development (CLD) in 2017, provides career-focused leadership training and mentorship through a semester-long curriculum. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students, it meets weekly over lunch, offering interactive workshops on essential career skills such as resume building, interview techniques and networking. Participants also engage in self-exploration activities to build confidence and articulate their strengths.
- Bestselling science fiction author brings message of hope for the future to campus‘Red Mars’ author Kim Stanley Robinson talked to the University community about how different sectors can come together to tackle the climate crisis
- ‘A magical experience’: SFSU alumni share their greatest Gator memoriesFor 125 years, a ‘harmonic convergence’ at SF State has brought together students of many backgrounds for education, justice and social mobility
- SFSU psychologists develop tool to assess narcissism in job candidatesUsing this tool, organizations can prioritize finding the right candidates to maintain healthy work culture
- SFSU researchers’ unique 3D maps might help solve the mysteries of octopus armsTwo new papers could help improve understanding of octopus arm function, development, evolution and more
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