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Meet New Extended Ed Dean Finalists

The campus community is encouraged to attend these open meetings for candidates for dean of the School of Extended Education:

Dr. Rod Jensen, Director of International Program Development, University College and Extension Services, California State University, Long Beach
° Monday, Nov. 5, 3-3:30 p.m., Sue Jameson Room, Stevenson 1056

Dr. Mark Merickel, Administrative Lead and Associate Dean -- Extended Campus, Associate Professor of Education, Oregon State University
° Tuesday, Nov. 6, 3-3:30 p.m., Sue Jameson Room, Stevenson 1056

Dr. Steve Zlotolow, Associate Dean, International and Extended Studies, San Jose State University
° Wednesday, Nov. 7, 3-3:30 p.m., Sue Jameson Room, Stevenson 1056

Are Your Students
Ready for Grad School?

Faculty and staff are urged to encourage students interested in finding out more about the process of continuing their education beyond the bachelor's degree to attend a Career Services Open House on Oct. 30, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., in Salazar 1070.  Students can speak with a Career Advisor and choose from workshops offered on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.

A variety of topics including how to choose a graduate or professional program; writing their personal essay and the steps in applying to graduate school, MBA programs, credential programs, law school or medical school. 

Students can also enter to win a free test preparation class from KAPLAN valued up to $1,500. For more details on the workshop schedule, students should stop by Career Services.

Halloween 2006

ALTERED STATES — SSU staffers release their alter egos for a two-hour round of Halloween fun on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Commons. Above is last year's skit by Customer Services who never fail to delight an audiences with their finely syncopated musical numbers.

Hip Hopping Back to SSU

Gabriel Francisco-Medvin SSU dance student Gabriel Francisco-Medvin is featured as the cover story on the November issue of Santa Rosa Magazine. Francisco-Medvin has returned to SSU to complete his degree in dance this year after having spent several years teaching hip-hop dance in Europe. He is an internationally sought after teacher in the most cutting edge style of hip-hop dance, having taught extensively in Switzerland, London, Poland, as well as Turkey and Russia. He has returned to Sonoma County to complete his degree at SSU and open a dance studio in his native town of Santa Rosa. This month's lead story in Santa Rosa Magazine features Francisco-Medvinwith a cover photo and an article about the Santa Rosa native son. His choreography can be seen in the up-coming student dance production, Fall Dance, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 in PE1.

Psychologist on benefits of
undergraduate diversity, Oct. 30

Heather Smith, Psychology, discusses "College friendship network diversity, current closeness, and graduates’ political attitudes" at next Tuesday’s School of Social Sciences Brown Bag, Oct. 30, noon to 1 p.m., in Stevenson 2011. Research shows the educational benefits of diverse undergraduate populations appear obvious, says Smith. However, most psychological research focuses on students’ experiences and attitudes while they are university students. Smith has investigated whether university students’ educational experiences and college friendships predict their attitudes five years after graduation.

Respondents who reported a more diverse set of close college friends reported more support for multiculturalism and community engagement, she reports. "Respondents’ recall of how frequently faculty discussed ethnic and cultural diversity predicted their current multicultural competence and community engagement. These relationships remain reliable even after including the respondents’ ethnic background, age, gender, political orientation and the educational attainment of the respondents’ parents in the regression equations."

SAVE THE DATE

PHI BETA DELTA , annual induction ceremony for international honor society on campus. Thursday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m., Schulz 3001. Welcoming 16 new members among whom are many staff, faculty and students. Mike Kiraly, 4-4153.

MCNAIR SCHOLAR PROJECT, new program for potential graduate students, informational meeting. 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, Cooperage. Project Director, Jeff Davis, 4-2698

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HERE, new exhibit opens with a public reception on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 4–6 p.m. in the University Art Gallery. Carla Stone, 4-2295.

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