April 6, 2026

The Center for Professional and Global Education (CPaGE) announces a new partnership between its Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program and Samuel Merritt University (SMU). 

 SMU is offering pathways for Pre-Health students into select programs, including: 

• Occupational therapy 
• Podiatric medicine 
• Physical therapy 
• Physician assistant studies 
• Pre-licensure nursing programs

Benefits include: 

• Direct entry to select SMU graduate programs 
• Guaranteed interviews for select SMU programs 
• Priority or additional admissions consideration (for select SMU programs) 

Please visit the CPaGE website to learn more about the partnership with SMU.

Students become detectives while exploring Yemeni Jewish codices and genealogy resources at the Sutro Library as part of the Brent Faye Short-Term Internship Program. 

Underwritten by a gift from former student Brent Faye, these two- to four-week paid internships are designed for Jewish Studies majors and minors. They enable students to work in a variety of institutions not only dealing with Jewish Studies content, but also providing students opportunities to use skills gleaned in the Jewish Studies classroom. This semester, three students worked in the state of California’s Sutro Library on campus. Two students translated titles and descriptions of handwritten manuscripts from the collection’s Yemeni Jewish codices. Written in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic and Aramaic, they date from the 17th century.

The Sutro asked the interns for help in identifying specific details of the manuscripts. The students’ translations will eventually become part of the library’s finding aids, as well as part of the codices’ descriptions in the library’s catalogue. The third student, also working at Sutro, has been engaged in cataloguing the library’s primary and secondary sources pertinent to the genealogies of Jews in the state of California. The collected information will also go to producing a finding aid, specific to Jewish genealogy in California.

Students can learn more on the Department of Jewish Studies website, or by emailing Kitty Millet at kmillet1@sfsu.edu.

As we get ready for the seasonal spike in vibrant and engaging special events across campus, Risk and Safety Services would like to remind all event organizers of the requirements related to serving alcohol at University-sponsored events.

Any event wishing to serve alcohol must receive prior approval from the appropriate University offices. Requests to host events where alcohol will be served must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date.

These requirements are in place for several reasons:  

• Compliance with laws and CSU policy: Serving alcohol on campus is governed by state law, CSU systemwide policy and University regulations. Advance review ensures events comply with licensing requirements, age verification standards, insurance coverage and responsible service protocols. 
• Risk management and safety planning: Alcohol service introduces additional safety and risk considerations. The advance review process allows time to assess risk, coordinate security or staffing if needed, confirm trained servers are in place and ensure appropriate safeguards are established to protect attendees and the campus community. 
• Coordination with campus partners: Events serving alcohol often require coordination with multiple departments, such as Risk Management, University Police, Conference and Events Services and approved caterers. The two-week notice ensures all necessary approvals, documentation and logistics can be completed without last-minute complications.

Please note that failure to obtain prior approval may result in cancellation of alcohol service or the event itself.

The approval process has been transitioned into AdobeSign. Please search in “workflows” for the Alcohol Clearance Form and initiate the approval process.

The SFSU Academic Senate will meet on Tuesday, April 7, 2 – 5 p.m., via Zoom for its 11th meeting of the academic year.  

Agenda:  

• Informational items: 
  • B.A. in Liberal Studies: suspension 
  • B.A. in Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program: suspension 
  • B.A. in Anthropology: suspension 
  • Minor in Anthropology: suspension 
• Recommendation from the Student Affairs Committee as consent item: 
  • Short-Term Loan Programs, No. S16-274 
• Recommendation from the Executive Committee in second reading: 
  • Annual University Retreat 
  • Consistency in Policy Language and Policy Implementation 
• Recommendation from the Campus Curriculum Committee in second reading: 
  • Minor in Persian Studies 
• Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee in second reading: 
  • Resolution in Support of Strengthening Employment Pathways and Security for Lecturer Faculty and Other Contingent Academic Professionals  
• Recommendation from Executive Committee in first reading: 
  • San Francisco State University Academic Senate Endorsement of the Current University Administration’s Exploration of Campus Pouring Rights 
• Recommendation from the Educational Policies Council in first reading: 
  • Certificate in Ethnography: discontinuance 
• Recommendation from the Academic Policies Committee in first reading: 
  • Policy on Requirement for Graduate Students, No. F25-295 
  • Graduate Curriculum and Programs Policy, No. S22-300 
  • Graduate Student Awards for Distinguished Achievement, No. S07-032 
• Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs Committee in first reading: 
  • Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Policy, No. S25-241 
• Recommendation from the Student Affairs Committee in first reading: 
  • Affirmation of Support for Minority Serving Institutions 
• Recommendation from the Faculty Affairs and Student Affairs Committees in first reading: 
  • Resolution on Institutional Oversight, Bias Mitigation, and Administrative Practices for Student Course Feedback Processes at San Francisco State University 
  • Administration and Processing of Student Course Feedback Forms, No. S22-213  
• The Senate will hear a presentation from the following: 
  • Rob Collins and Scott Siegel, Academic Senate of the CSU senators (time approximate 4 – 4:10 p.m.)

We are coming upon a busy time of the semester. Don’t let your writing take a back seat. Schedule writing on your calendar and join the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL)-organized faculty writing meetups on first and third Tuesdays (hybrid: via Zoom and in Library 242) and every second and fourth Friday from 1 – 3 p.m. (via Zoom). Snacks are provided in Library 242.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please sign up for faculty writing meet ups via Qualtrics.  

Join the Lam Family College of Business for the “Boost Your Budget” community tabling event to explore campus resources that support your financial wellbeing. It will take place Wednesday, April 8, noon – 1:30 p.m., in the Business building.

Campus resources include:  

• CalFresh: Access food assistance 
• SFSU Basic Needs: Learn about campus support services 
• SFSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Receive free tax assistance

The “AI Literacy Essentials: Critical Analysis of Generative AI” course explores the critical analysis of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support responsible use of this technology. It will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2 – 3 p.m., via Zoom. Registration via Zoom is required.

Learn how AI models are trained and why misinformation and biases may occur in AI-generated content. Develop strategies to analyze AI outputs and assess AI tools for quality and ethical considerations. Participants will be expected to engage in the evaluation process through collaborative, hands-on activities and reflective discussions.

This course is an elective that counts toward receiving a digital badge for the AI Literacy Education Program.

The Division of Graduate Studies and Career Development invites the campus community to the Graduate Research and Creative Works Showcase on Wednesday, April 8, 2 – 4 p.m., in Jack Adams Hall. 

The Graduate Research and Creative Works Showcase is an annual exhibition of the excellent work of SFSU graduate students. Students present the purpose, design, methods and results of their research or creative project in a conference-style setting.

Please view the Graduate Research and Creative Works flyer via Box.

The campus community is invited to “Innovation or Extraction: AI and the Future of Public Education,” a public talk with Alex Hanna and Mandana Mohsenzadegan on Wednesday, April 8, 5 – 7:15 p.m., in Library 121. Light refreshments will be provided.

Citing goals of enhanced productivity and innovation, the CSU has partnered with several artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Open AI, now working with the recently renamed Department of War. What is the role of AI and its unintended — or intended — consequences? This conversation will engage issues such as the intensification of labor precarity, privatization, war and violence, as well as data and ecological extraction at SFSU and beyond. An op-ed writing workshop led by the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN), which supports academics and researchers to expand the reach of their findings through public forums, will follow the talk.

Hanna is a writer and sociologist of technology, labor and politics, and director of research at the Distributed AI Research Institute. They are a co-author with Emily Bender of “The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want.”

Mohsenzadegan is the SSN’s director of member engagement who after the talk will lead us in the op-ed writing and pitching workshop.

Event co-sponsors are the Bay Area SSN; the “Data’s Counter Stories” College of Liberal & Creative Arts Extraordinary Ideas Grant; Science, Technology and Society Hub at SFSU; Climate HQ; SFSU chapter of the California Faculty Association; SFSU Student Union; Resist U.S.-Led War at SFSU; School of Cinema and the departments of Communication Studies, Criminal Justice Studies and Race and Resistance Studies.

The Digital Media Studio and MakerSpace will host an open house event on Thursday, April 9, from 2 – 6 p.m., in Library 260. It is open to all SFSU students, faculty and staff. Learn about 3D printing, virtual reality, podcasting, audio mixing, internet-of-things/micro-controllers/robotics and video/audio equipment checkout. The open house will also feature special presentations of student projects with edge computing, artificial intelligence and more.

The Department of Latina/Latino Studies hosts the last of its Latinx Speaker Series events on Tuesday, April 14, 12:30 – 2 p.m., in Library 121. Analicia Hawkins will present their talk, “Pa’Fuera!: Equity in Birdwatching and the Outdoors.” All are welcome to attend. 

Hawkins will discuss their experience in creating spaces for queer and trans people of color in the birding realm. Attendees will participate in a bird bingo activity.

Please view the “Pa’Fuera!” event flyer via Box. For questions or accommodations, please email the Latina/Latino Studies Department at ltns@sfsu.edu.

Join the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL) for a “WE Wednesday: Poetry Workshop” on Wednesday, April 15, noon – 1 p.m., in Library 286 for a workshop led by Professor Leticia Hernandez. Together, you’ll explore how poetry can be a powerful tool for creativity, reflection and connection. 

Whether you’re new to writing or already enjoy poetry, this workshop will offer space to experiment with your voice, share ideas and discover new ways to express yourself. Connect with colleagues, build community both inside and outside the classroom, and leave with fresh inspiration you can carry into your work and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome — just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

Are you a new undergraduate faculty adviser or looking for a refresher on advising tools and resources? Join for “Faculty Advising 101” to learn how to effectively support your students on Friday, April 17, noon – 1 p.m., via Zoom.

In this session, you’ll get hands-on guidance on: 

• Navigating advising resources and campus support structures 
• Accessing key student information in Campus Solutions (e.g., Degree Progress Reports, Transfer Credit Reports, transcripts) 
• Using Navigator to learn about your advisees, schedule appointments, and take notes. 

For questions, please email Sally Pasion, faculty director of Advising, at pasion@sfsu.edu. 

The School of Social Work Title IV-E Program’s Child Welfare Career Symposium will take place Wednesday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Student Life Event Center (Annex 1). The symposium’s theme is “Pathways to Child Welfare: Careers, Impact and Practice in Social Work.” Encourage students who may be interested in the Child Welfare within the Master of Social Work program to attend this event.

This professional development event introduces undergraduate and community college students to careers in child welfare and related human-service fields. Participants will learn about career pathways, educational and licensure requirements, internship opportunities and transfer options. They will have the opportunity to connect with professionals, agencies and graduate programs.

Please RSVP by Monday, April 13, via Qualtrics for the Child Welfare Career Symposium.

For questions, please email Devi Ruslani-Reyes at druslani@sfsu.edu.

The College of Liberal & Creative Arts’ 10th annual Undergraduate Research Showcase will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., at Seven Hills Conference Center. The college will celebrate the research and creative works of undergraduates across all of its disciplines and academic levels. The event includes lunch and refreshments, resource tables and raffles. 

Student presenters must register through the College Undergraduate Research Experience page by Friday, April 17. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, please e-mail See-Won Byun at sbyun@sfsu.edu.