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- Fall '24 Veterans Day; No Classes; Office ClosedNov 11, 2024 12:00 AM |
- Spring '25 Priority Registration for Continuing StudentsNov 12, 2024 12:00 AM | Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- US Elections in Global PerspectiveNov 12, 2024 12:30 PM | Cost - Free Email - ir@sfsu.edu The International Relations Department and IR faculty would like to invite students, faculty and staff to a discussion of the United States presidential election in global perspective. We will talk about the United States presidential election, recent election trends across the world, and the results of the US election in an international context. Moderated by Burcu Ellis, the panel includes IR faculty members Amy Skonieczny, Anthony Pahnke, Mahmood Monshipouri, Scott Siegel, Sanjoy Banerjee and visiting scholar Jean Tompihe. Join us either in person in SEC 210 or request zoom link from ir@sfsu.edu
- Staff Maker FaireNov 13, 2024 10:00 AM | Email - askstaffcouncil@sfsu.edu Calling all artists, creators, makers, innovators and tinkerers! Join the Staff Maker Faire to exhibit and sell original work on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., in the Science & Engineering Innovation Center. Please see our website for more information
- Musical Theater WorkshopNov 13, 2024 4:00 PM | Cost - $5 Email - mzs@sfsu.edu Phone - 917-674-4146 Musical Theatre Workshop is an exploration of acting through song. The emphasis is on storytelling and the character's journey. This is a presentation of student work with repertoire they have chosen/ It will include a variety of genres including ballads, comedy pieces, and small ensemble numbers. Potential composers represented in the workshop may include Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Llyod Webber, Lynn Ahrens, Jerry Herman, Richard Adler, Stephen Schwartz, and Ben Pasek and Justin Paul.
- Swim lessons (Group & Private Swim lessons)Nov 4, 2024 4:00 PM | Group Swim lessons Details: four 30-minute swim lessons (1 instructor to 3 participants) * Option 1: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. * Option 2: 4:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. - session 1: 9/4, 9/9, 9/11, 9/16 (M/W) - session 2: 9/3, 9/5, 9/10, 9/12 (T/Th) - session 3: 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25 (M/W) - session 4: 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 (T/Th) - session 5: 9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9 (M/W) - session 6: 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10 (T/Th) - session 7: 10/14, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23 (M/W) - session 8: 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24 (T/Th) - session 9: 11/4, 11/6, 11/13, 11/18 (M/W) - session 10: 11/5, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14 (T/Th) Private Swim lessons Details: four 40-minute swim lessons * Option 1: 5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - session 1: 9/4, 9/9, 9/11, 9/16 (M/W) - session 2: 9/3, 9/5, 9/10, 9/12 (T/Th) - session 3: 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25 (M/W) - session 4: 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 (T/Th) - session 5: 9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9 (M/W) - session 6: 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10 (T/Th) - session 7: 10/14, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23 (M/W) - session 8: 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24 (T/Th) - session 9: 11/4, 11/6, 11/13, 11/18 (M/W) - session 10: 11/5, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14 (T/Th) Refunds and Swim Cancellations All sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable unless the swim lesson is canceled by Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation reserves the right to cancel a swim lesson at any time. Participants will be refunded for all trips canceled by Campus Recreation. Refunds may take up to 8 weeks to process and will be refunded through a personal check mailed to the participant's address on file with the university. Campus Recreation welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please get in touch with us at inclusiverec@sfsu.edu or by calling our general phone line (415) 405-9355 at least 15 working days before the scheduled event. Accessibility Statement: Campus Recreation welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please get in touch with the Accessibility & Inclusion in Recreation team at inclusiverec@sfsu.edu at least 15 working days before the event.Hosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10192452
- Swim lessons (Group & Private Swim lessons)Nov 5, 2024 4:00 PM | Group Swim lessons Details: four 30-minute swim lessons (1 instructor to 3 participants) * Option 1: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. * Option 2: 4:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. - session 1: 9/4, 9/9, 9/11, 9/16 (M/W) - session 2: 9/3, 9/5, 9/10, 9/12 (T/Th) - session 3: 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25 (M/W) - session 4: 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 (T/Th) - session 5: 9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9 (M/W) - session 6: 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10 (T/Th) - session 7: 10/14, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23 (M/W) - session 8: 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24 (T/Th) - session 9: 11/4, 11/6, 11/13, 11/18 (M/W) - session 10: 11/5, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14 (T/Th) Private Swim lessons Details: four 40-minute swim lessons * Option 1: 5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - session 1: 9/4, 9/9, 9/11, 9/16 (M/W) - session 2: 9/3, 9/5, 9/10, 9/12 (T/Th) - session 3: 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25 (M/W) - session 4: 9/17, 9/19, 9/24, 9/26 (T/Th) - session 5: 9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9 (M/W) - session 6: 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10 (T/Th) - session 7: 10/14, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23 (M/W) - session 8: 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24 (T/Th) - session 9: 11/4, 11/6, 11/13, 11/18 (M/W) - session 10: 11/5, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14 (T/Th) Refunds and Swim Cancellations All sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable unless the swim lesson is canceled by Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation reserves the right to cancel a swim lesson at any time. Participants will be refunded for all trips canceled by Campus Recreation. Refunds may take up to 8 weeks to process and will be refunded through a personal check mailed to the participant's address on file with the university. Campus Recreation welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please get in touch with us at inclusiverec@sfsu.edu or by calling our general phone line (415) 405-9355 at least 15 working days before the scheduled event. Accessibility Statement: Campus Recreation welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please get in touch with the Accessibility & Inclusion in Recreation team at inclusiverec@sfsu.edu at least 15 working days before the event.Hosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10192453
- Lands End HikeNov 9, 2024 2:30 PM | Get ready to explore the stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean on our NSU social: Lands End Hike! Meeting Point: Lands End Lookout, 680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco CA Date: This Saturday, November 9th Time: 2:30 PM Commute Group: Meet at Malcolm X Plaza at 1:15 PM (Departure at 1:25 PM) Don't forget your water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. If you're in our Kazoku program, earn fam points by joining us and bonding with fellow members. Please RSVP using the following link and we'll see you on the trails! https://forms.gle/PY6tjRgw9zuEUoVQ9Hosted by: Nikkei Student UnionAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10697643
- Zen DenNov 12, 2024 12:00 PM | Zen Den provides a safe and quiet place for busy students to rest or nap. It will be equipped with sleep stations and an environment conducive to rest. Remember to bring your own blankets and pillows! For any questions reach out to crdwell@mail.sfsu.eduHosted by: Campus Recreation- The Mashouf Wellness CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10475306
- The Journey of DACA Students Living in the United States Today: Book Reading and DiscussionNov 13, 2024 7:00 PM | Please join us for a book reading and discussion about the impact of DACA, opportunities outside of DACA status, and the importance of advocacy. “What really stands out about this book is how it humanizes the immigration debate. It gives DACA recipients a voice, letting them share their journeys, challenges, and successes in their own words.” -Review Let us know you are coming! https://bit.ly/DACAbookreadingHosted by: Dream Resource CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://sfsu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10703463
- 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
- SFSU hosts free open house for prospective and admitted students on Oct. 19‘Discover SF State’ is the annual fall event to tour campus, meet students and faculty, explore academics and more
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