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Annual Report | 2009–2010
Cesar Chavez Student Center Annual Report 2009–2010
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Meeting & Technical Services / The Art Gallery / The Depot / Rack-N-Cue / Richard Oakes Multicultural Center
Tuk Tuk Thai Grand Opening / Green Initiative / Future Building Projects / Building Improvement Projects / ROMC Library / Building Heroes: Jack Adams
A Farewell to Mary Keller / Eleanor Callado Goes Pro / Staff Graduates
Financial Statements 50
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Our Mission:
To provide, maintain, and develop facilities, programs, and support services that promote and enrich the educational, social, and cultural needs and objectives of our richly diverse campus and local communities. 2009–2010 Student Center Governing Board Members Derek Aitken
Guy Dalpe
Vincent Lam
Raul Amaya
Paloma Dudum-Maya
Sokhom Mao
Kit Bomar
Dr. Will Flowers
Jacqueline Mendez
Sam Brown
Chris Gillespie
Travis Northup
Dr. Linda Buckley
Joseph Greenwell
Don Scoble
Ryan Calkins
Parul Gujral
Robert Silva
Tyler Cornfield
Edwin Johnson
Dr. Rebecca Toporek
A Word From the Chair Of The Board
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The Cesar Chavez Student Center is the heart of the community at SF State, now more than ever. Since the building’s opening in 1975, the students and staff of our facility have striven to create a center that reflects the values and needs of the students who use it. In my time working in the student center as an SCGB member, I have seen our ability to transform into the space that the campus needs us to be. Most importantly we have evolved to enable students to gather, strategize, unite, and engage in civic engagement as was so dearly needed during the recent protests and advocacy efforts in response to enormous obstacles that the students of California have been confronted with. Over the years, the Cesar Chavez Student Center has served as a shelter for new ideas, different perspectives, and those who would imagine the world as they would like it to be. It has been my pleasure to see the Cesar Chavez Student Center continue to uphold that legacy and to know that it will continue to do so in the future. Travis Northup Chair of Student Center Governing Board
A Word From the Managing Director This has been a year of change, growth and uncertainty, and I’m proud of the role that the Cesar Chavez Student Center has played as the campus strives to overcome the current challenges. In the midst of financial uncertainty at the State and University level, our advance planning and careful husbanding of our resources has allowed the Center to continue providing critical services for students that support their studies and broader learning goals. The space and services provided by the Center allowed students and student organizations to plan and respond to these challenges in a peaceful and powerful way. Our efforts, and those of the entire campus, were recognized by President Corrigan as he noted that; “… SF State was participating vigorously but peacefully…” during the March 4 Day of Action activities.
Guy Dalpe Managing Director of Student Center Governing Board
From an operational perspective, the Center’s Program Services area experienced significant changes in its leadership team and organizational structure. Though the retirement of Mary Keller, Assistant Director of Program Services, was a significant loss to the organization, her commitment and success at guiding an excellent staff through the transition proved to be invaluable in creating new opportunities for both staff and programs. Aimée Zenzele Barnes, formerly the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center’s Program Development Officer, has brought
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fresh focus and direction in her new role as Assistant Director, and the Center is fortunate in having Dr. Francine Shakir return to guide the newly united ROMC, Art Gallery and Depot programing departments. The transition also provided for the re-alignment of Technical Services under Facilities & Maintenance and created a promotion opportunity for Vernon Piccinotti as Technical Services Manager. Together our staff put the “excellence” in the Center’s vision to be a Center of excellence at the heart of campus life.
We are looking to the year ahead with excitement as the Student Center turns 35 in September 2011. We are planning celebrations and introspection through a series of events focusing on social justice that will highlight our partners and supporters. Thank you for your continued support, insight and guidance as we continue to strive to serve the campus community to our fullest capacity.
Together our staff put the “excellence” in the Center’s vision to be a Center of excellence at the heart of campus life. The year was also witness to the initiation of the approved fee to support a new Recreation & Wellness Center on campus. This is an exceptional opportunity for the Student Center to partner with Associated Students and the campus to develop a state-of-the-art building dedicated to supporting an expanded and improved campus recreation program.
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{ T he SF S t at e C ommunit y In A c t ion }
Meeting & Technical Services
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Meeting Services staff has continued to improve the experiences of our users. We have worked closely with LEAD, a university department that works with student organizations on campus, to reduce the amount of required paperwork for student reservation requests. Students now give an overview of their event online, at the same time as making the initial reservation request. LEAD staff can access this information electronically. Everyone agrees that this is a huge improvement over the previous paper worksheet that had to be filled in and signed at a different office. Building on the software that we purchased 18 months ago, students can now ‘sign’ our contract via e-mail. (This has also reduced LEAD’s paper consumption by 30%.) Overall event numbers dropped this year as we reduced the numbers of last-minute bookings of 24 hours or less, so that we can better schedule our staff, reduce costs and improve our services. Rigoberta Menchu Hall was converted to being a dedicated study hall for students during the rebuilding of the J. Paul Leonard Library.
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2009 – 2010 Events
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The People Speak Tour ( 12 / 2 / 2009 ) [ fig. 1 & fig. 2 ]
American Apparel Factory Flea Market ( 9 / 15 / 2009 )
This event was produced by the History Channel.
600 people were waiting at the door at 8 am.
SKINS Pow Wow ( 3 / 12 / 2010 ) [ fig. 3 ]
Tony Toni Tone Performance
Students from SKINS organized the 35th Annual
Brought by AS Performing Arts, this event filled
Pow Wow, held for the first time in Jack Adams Hall.
the room to capacity.
(fig. 3) Honoring All Nations (Kyi-Yo) Bear Carr
West Regional NCAA Cross Country ( 11 / 7 / 09 )
(Piegan/Likuni/Blackfeet) dances at this event,
Banquet for 275 athletes, the night before the
focusing on the revitalization of Native music,
competition.
( 10 / 6 / 2010 )
fig. 4
culture and dance. Every Day is Veterans Day ( 1 / 14 / 2010 ) Chuck D. Performance ( 2 / 2 / 2010 ) [ fig. 5 & fig. 6 ]
The very first orientation specifically for veterans
Brought by Black Students Union.
who returned to school for Summer 2010.
fig. 5
Approximately 12,000 guests and students attended. ASU's Movements of Heritage ( 4 / 22 / 2010 ) [ fig. 4 ] Featuring Boxcuttuhz from America’s Best Dance Crew, Just Kidding Films & Timothy Delaghetto.
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University Partners Jack Adams Hall
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The CCSC enjoys a close working relationship with numerous
Rack-N-Cue Gamesroom
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University departments including: The Depot
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Plaza Level Locations
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AIDS Coordinating Committee / Alumni Relations / Arab & Muslim Program / Biology Department / Bridge School / Special Education / California Faculty Association / California State University Employees’ Union / Career Center / Center
EVENT SPACES
Ethnicities & Diasporas / Athletics Malcolm X Plaza Main Lawn
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T-160
for Integration & Improvement of Journalism / Center for Teaching &
T-153
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Faculty Development / Child Welfare Training Project / Title IVE / College
ROMC & Library
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of Behavioral & Social Sciences / College of Business / College of
Delmy E. Rodriguez Room (T-152)
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Creative Arts Rosa Parks Rooms (A–F)
# OF EVENTS BOOKED
0 events
500 events
University Partners (continued)
The Year in Numbers
College of Ethnic Studies / Department
These numbers represent the hours of information,
Legend
of Political Science / College of Science
entertainment, planning and discussion that fill
Theater/Reception Hall
/ Engineering & Biology Department /
the walls of the Cesar Chavez Student Center
Entertainment Spaces
Counseling Department / Department
throughout the academic year. Students learn
Outdoor & Tabling Spaces
of Chemistry and Biochemistry /
beyond the classroom, enhancing their studies
Meeting Rooms
Design & Industry / Elementary
with extracurricular experiences.
Education Department / Graduate Studies / Housing & Residential Services / Human Resources / Institute for Civic and Community Engagement / Institute for Inclusive Media / La Raza Studies Department / Leadership
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Engagement Action Development / New Student Programs / Office of International Programs / Psychology Department / School of Nursing / Campus Recreation / Student Health Center / Student Outreach Services / Undergraduate Studies
1 ,9 4 6 1,000 events
1,500 events
2,000 events
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The Art Gallery
fig. 1
This year, the Art Gallery made strides to provide a more culturally diverse, socially relevant, and community involved environment for artistic interpretations. Working with the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center, the Art Gallery organized relevant lectures, films, and discussions to deepen our audiences' experience of our exhibits.
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Professor Emeritus Dennis Beale spoke about his experiences of the SF State strikes in 1969 and screened the movies ’69 Strike! and Speak Out. Images from the Art of Protest exhibit are also available online at the romclibrary.org website, in the Collections section. Dr. John Hammerback, Professor of Communication at the University of Washington, enthralled his audience in a lecture held at the Art Gallery on the rhetorical career of CÊsar Chavez. He also graciously donated a copy of his book of the same name to the ROMC library. The Art Gallery held 7 exhibits this year, each with close to 400 visitors during the exhibit days.
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Fall 2009 exhibits: Water Color [ fig. 4 ] Watercolors from members of the National Watercolor Society. Im(press)ions [ fig. 5 ] Printmaking at San Francisco State University, included work created by SF State students and a former printmaking student and represented a range of talents cultivated by this community.
In His Own Words: The Life and Work of Cesar Chavez [ fig.6 & fig. 1 ] In His Own Words featured thirty-eight photographs accompanied by excerpts from his dynamic speeches, interviews, and authoritative writings. fig. 6
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Spring 2010 exhibits:
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The Art of Protest [ fig. 7 ] Historic prints from SF State Strike of 1969
Into Sonic Space [ fig. 8 & fig. 3 ] A sound art installation featuring
(part I), and current student work–of all media–created in response to
sounds collected from and around SF State campus. The installation
the budget and education crisis threatening our campus (part II).
reflects the cultures and communities at San Francisco State University.
Reinvention: Selected Works From California Textile Artists [ fig. 9 & fig. 2 ] Textiles and fiber based artwork from the speakers,
presenters, and workshop instructors of the Reinvention Conference taking place at San Francisco State University.
Visitors' Comments: Water+Color
In His Own Words: The Life and Work of Cesar
Into Sonic Space
“There were so many styles and themes to all the
Chavez
“I have never been to a sound art show that
paintings! I think that’s what made the exhibition
“I really enjoyed this display and will tell my
listened communally without headphones. It was
so fun for me.”
friends to come soon to see it.”
really interesting.”
“His words are just as powerful as these
“This is the most fantastic thing I’ve seen on
culturally moving photographs.”
campus.”
The Art of Protest “I dig it.”
“This was my first experience with sound art.
“Great show. I love the ‘NOW’ theme.”
Cool!”
“Great exhibit- perfect timing. Thanks James!”
Rack - N - Cue Gamesroom
This year was a great mixture of the regular crowd-pleasers and new endeavors. Our Fall arcade tournament repeated the successful format from past years, and our Technical Staff ensured that audiences were able to see well by providing big screens. The top prize in Street Fighter 4 was over $200. In the Spring, we implemented a pilot program with a series of March Madness weekly arcade tournaments. We continue to spotlight our facilities by providing the entry fees for the ACUI regional 9-ball tournament, part of the ACUI Recreation Weekend. This year 2 male representatives and 1 female representative traveled to Cal Poly, Pomona. Kevin Duong went on to place 2nd at the regional tournament and 9th in the ACUI national competition.
Events hosted by the Rack-N-Cue
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We hold Money Ball Fridays, 8 Ball League Thursdays, and this year, we also held a new tournament —a Scotch Double Tournament —that was well received by our regular, avid pool players. Rack-n-Cue welcomes approximately 250 students each day. We have 40 Billiards Club members. March Madness Friday Night Video Game Tournaments Poster designed by Jose Ramirez
Billards Club Open House Poster designed by Janine Ramos
The Depot
The Depot has a busy year full of programming almost every night. Approximately 1,000 people a month attended the free entertainment, with big events drawing crowds of 200-300 students throughout the course of the evening. A highly successful collaboration with KSFS, the campus radio station, led to the on-air publicity of every music event at The Depot, and many events were broadcast over the internet. A typical week includes a Comedy Open Mic, a sports night such as Monday Night Football, as well as live music, and possibily a movie night or poetry slam or reading.
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Battle of the Bands & Battle of the Orgs
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Big events from last year include SF State’s Battle
Karaoke Challenge [
of the Bands [
April 23. Student organizations from the SF State
worth of publicity materials. The Depot staff
Associated Students on April 15. Several bands
campus were judged on voice quality, creativity
worked closely with Associated Students and
were chosen for an evening of music and ‘Sound
and showmanship, and crowd participation and
LEAD for a highly successful and enjoyable event.
Wars.’ Dead Panic won. The Battle of the Orgs
audience impact. The winners received $300
fig. 1 & 2 ]
, held in conjunction with
fig. 3 & fig. 4 ]
took place on
fig. 4
worth of catering for their organization and $250
[ fig. 5 ] The Depot monthly event calendars & event flier designed by the Publicity Department
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The Depot in the Press
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RA rocks on— campus open mic
“I’m trying to bridge the gap between housing
Since there were no criteria for the amateur
Golden Gate [X]Press
and up-campus resources that dorm kids don’t
entertainers, the evening was packed with
take advantage of,” said the 20-year-old junior.
performances ranging from beautiful spoken
( 9 / 30 / 2009 )
By Laura Waxmann.
“Instead of staying in their rooms and watching
word, ruthless comedians and acoustic guitar
It’s Friday night, and Tyler Cornfield could be
TV, I want more students to realize that we have
solos, to sultry dancing that steamed up the
doing an array of activities to pass the time.
cool events going on six days a week.”
Depot, packed with a crowd of about 180 students.
the residence halls, this RA is standing onstage
The night’s turnout exceeded Cornfield’s expecta-
“For Tyler to put out this opportunity for us is
at the Depot, doing what he does best — helping
tions, and students were lined up against the
great,” said Cornelius McMoyler, 19, who sang
people connect…
walls of the Depot, eager to play or watch their
and played guitar. “Most of the people here are
friends perform.
freshmen and just getting their footing in the city.
Instead of partying with his peers or patrolling
“ Instead of staying in their rooms and watching TV, I want more students to realize that we have cool events going on six days a week.”
They might not be ready to play out in venues, but the music still needs to be played.” The night was all about entertainment — a show put on by a student, for the students. With support from the Community Relations Committee, Cornfield organized and hosted a night for campus residents and other students to come together and show off their special talents.
Richard Oakes Multicultural Center
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The ROMC was delighted to co-sponsor the unveiling of the new Native American Mural outside of the West Plaza of the Student Center. In October 2005, the Student Center’s Governing Board commissioned the mural as the final piece to complete the 7 permanent art spaces on the building’s exterior. Marc Nicely, the primary artist, collaborated with Larry Sillaway (Yurok tribe of Northern California) [ fig. 3 ] and worked closely with the committee to depict the chosen themes, which include the connection between the SF State Strike in ‘68-‘69 and the Occupation of Alcatraz Island. The mural depicts community activism, self-determination, resistance and survivance of Native American peoples, and the defense of native lands [ fig. 4 ].
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fig. 5
On November 20, 2009 Annie Oakes, Richard
tion for the celebratory ceremony of the unveiling.
mural is “We Are Still Here”. The significance of
Oakes’ late wife [ fig. 5, middle ], unveiled the mural
Melissa Nelson, Associate Professor of American
this mural is to show the world and our campus
to 250 attendees, including Richard’s cousin,
Indian Studies, summed up the importance of
community on a daily basis a visual reminder
children, and grandchildren. The event was
the mural. “One of the biggest issues for Native
that American Indians are still here. We are
not dimmed by the strong winds and rain that
Americans is that we are often invisible. We
educated. We are in universities, in media, in
started the day. Guests were able to enjoy many
have suffered from what many call the politics of
business, in science and we have faith in our
of the cultural performances from inside the
erasure. We are erased from history books, from
future and in our ancestors as native people.”
Student Center. Eddie Madril (Pascua Yaqui), SF
the media. People think that we are extinct, that
State student, danced a grass dance in prepara-
we are no longer around. And the theme of our
More Cultural Events co-sponsored by the ROMC & the Student Center
The 7th Annual Celebration of the Filipino Community Mural
The Second Annual Celebration of the Edward Said Palestinian Cultural Mural
Poster designed by Janine Ramos
Poster designed by Jose Ramirez
The Student Center’s seven community murals
annual celebrations of the murals and our ‘build-
This year's events were powerful, entertaining and
focus on the commonalities of social justice,
ing heroes’ often involve speakers and cultural
educational. For more information, visit website:
human rights and self-determination, present in
performances, such as those at the Malcolm X
www.sfsustudentcenter.com
the diverse histories of Bay Area inhabitants. Our
celebration [ previous page, fig 1 & 2 ].
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The 16th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration
The 16th Annual Malcolm X Celebration
Poster designed by Jose Ramirez
Poster designed by Jose Ramirez
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{ T he Struct ure of Our Gat hering Spa c e }
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Tuk Tuk Thai Grand Opening
We are excited to welcome Allam El Qadah, the owner of Tuk Tuk Thai, our newest food vendor in the building. This is part of our program of reflecting the diverse SF State community in the food vendors we offer. The campus community had requested a Thai vendor during our feedback process when this vendor location was planned, and it’s proving a wonderful addition to the building. Allam El Qadah is an alumnus of SF State and former member of our SCGB.
Existent Student Center Vendors
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Asia Express:
Pizza & Pasta
Taqueria Girasol
Owner: Frank & Shally Meng
Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros
Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros & Carmen
Cuisine: Asian
Cuisine: Italian
Narcisco
Duration: 1997–Present
Duration: 1997–Present
Cuisine: Latin Duration: 1995–Present
Café 101
Natural Sensations
Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi
Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi
Jessie’s Hothouse
Cuisine: Coffee and Pastries
Cuisine: Healthy Eats
Owner(s): Robert & Julissa Darden
Duration: 1995–Present
Duration: 1987–Present
Cuisine: Soul Food & African
Carmelina La Petite
New York Minute
Owner(s): Carmen Narciso
Owner(s): Osvaldo Castaneda
Tuk Tuk Thai
Cuisine: Healthy Eats
Cuisine: Deli
Owner(s): Allam El Qadah
Duration: 1988–Present
Duration: 1995–Present
Cuisine: Thai
Duration: Since January 2008
Duration: Since July 2009
Gold Coast Grill
The Pub
Owner(s): Mazen Fakhouri
Owner(s): Ferras Jweinat
Cuisine: American
Cuisine: American
Duration: 1990–Present
Duration: 1995–Present
Green Initiative
This has been a busy year for the Student Center’s Green Initiatives. Improved signage [ fig. 1 & fig. 2 ] , vendor and custodial staff training, and volunteer waste monitoring to help our users correctly sort their recycling and compost have reduced our garbage creation.
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Other highlights have included working with Caitlin Steele, SF State’s Sustainability Coordinator to ensure that the Taste of SF State event was a Zero Waste Event. Incoming Freshmen were provided with free food and all the containers were compostable or recyclable. We also collaborated to create the highly successful SF Sustainability week on campus, which included documentary screenings, outside vendors and volunteer tabling. Information about composting and recycling was distributed to students as they stopped by.
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The Year in Numbers
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Future Building Projects — Student Recreation and Wellness Center
The Student Center is excited to be a partner with the Associated Students and Campus Recreation in the design and construction of a new Recreation and Wellness Center at San Francisco State University. While still in the early planning stage, the proposed $98M facility will add 110,000 sq. ft. of new recreation and activity space to the campus. SF State students shared their enthusiasm for the idea originally proposed by SF State's Associated Students, with 62% indicating strong support for moving forward with the plan. As a part of their commitment, students have approved an incremental $160 per semester increase to their current Student Center body fee to fund the construction and future operation of the facility.
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The plan includes 17,000 sq. ft. of state of the
badminton, a multi-activity gymnasium for the
We as staff commit and look forward to a long
art weight and fitness areas, three multipurpose
scheduling of activities like indoor soccer and
standing relationship between the three campus
studios for group fitness classes, a two court
campus events such as concerts, a wellness
entities who pride themselves on serving students.
gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and
center, a rock climbing wall, and an indoor pool.
Building Improvement Projects
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fig. 1
Our dedicated team of Building Engineers and Facilities Maintenance staff consistently strives to maintain the Student Center as a safe, functional, clean, sustainable building to anyone who comes through our doors. Additional projects keep the building in tip-top shape.
The Pyramid I Roof Repair Project:
Computer lab on the Terrace Level:
[ fig. 1 ] This project repaired the sealant under the
[ fig. 2 ] In order to support students during the J.
Amphitheater to prevent rainwater from penetrat-
Paul Leonard Library renovation, we converted
ing the interior of Pyramid I. It was completed in
T-143 into a temporary computer lab, which is
June 2010.
run by The Bookstore. The room provides 12 Mac stations to students.
fig. 2
We kept the sound and dust disruption to a minimum, and we are thrilled to be moving on to the next stage of the project—renovating the interior space to create a new computer lab. Work is well underway and expected to be completed by 2011.
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West Plaza:
Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant:
Future Projects:
[ fig. 3 ] We installed 16 dining tables and 48
This year we designed and built a restaurant on
The planning and design stage for the renovation
chairs in the West Plaza to create more seating
the Lower Conference Level and completed the
of our Lower Conference Level restrooms has
for students who buy food from our vendors or
RFP process to identify a suitable vendor. We
been finalized. Work will be completed by
who want to study and enjoy the outdoor scenery
had a great opening event for Tuk Tuk Thai. The
Spring 2011.
and beautiful weather. If it is foggy, we move
students are enjoying the additional food option
some of the tables and chairs inside the lobby.
that the restaurant provides.
ROMC Library
The Richard Oakes Multicultural Center Library embraces the past, present, and future with an open mind. Since our opening, we have quadrupled the number of books in our collection and tripled the number of donations that we have received. We launched a new website with a number of new collections in the library, and we have digitized our VHS archives. In honor of the 35th Anniversary of Student Center, we hosted “Open Library, Open Mind” which featured posters, pictures, and videos of past CCSC events that were monumental to the building’s history. ROMC staff enjoyed outreaching to student organizations and their advisors. We attended the graduation celebrations and dedicated a book to the students. The graduates signed the book and passed on advice to future library users.
Book Dedications to the Graduates of 2010 A People’s History of the United State:
Studying Native America: Problems and
1492-Present
Projects
By Howard Zinn
By Russell Thornton
Dedicated to the College of Ethnic Studies
Dedicated to SKINS Graduates of 2010
Graduates of 2010 The Last Lecture The Cosmic Race/ La raza cosmica
By Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow
(Race in the Americas)
Dedicated to FilGrad Graduates of 2010
By José Vasconcelos and Didier T. Jaén
HONOR YOUR GRADUATES
Dedicated to La Raza Graduates of 2010
Graduation is always a huge achievement and a time of
by Paulo Freire & Myra Bergman Ramo
transition. Leave a legacy at SF State to inspire future students
We are the Ocean: Selected Works
and community activists, and have friends and family members
By Epeli Hau’ofa
donate a book in your name. Materials in the ROMC can provide
Dedicated to the Pacific Islanders Club
inspiration for life beyond college, telling the stories of people
Graduates of 2010
fighting for their rights over a whole lifetime. Illustrated Souls of Black Folks Have a book donated in your name, and remember to come and visit us again and tell us about your new endeavors. For more information, visit: www.romclibrary.org/donate
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Dedicated to the Jubilani Graduates of 2010
Dedicated to La Raza Graduates of 2010
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Building Heroes: Jack Adams
Jack Adams, beloved member of the SF State community, is remembered for his hard work and dedication to the campus and to fighting AIDS Adams was born in 1945 in Virginia and grew up in North Carolina. He received Bachelor of Arts degrees in theater and art from the University of North Carolina in 1968. A year later he joined SF State as the Properties Manager, then became the Stage Manager for Creative Arts. In 1982 he worked as the Assistant Director of the Student Union, a position he would hold until his untimely death. While at SF State, he volunteered on committees such as the AIDS Coordinating Committee, the Human Resources Commission, and commencement planning.
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Adams was also actively involved
When he passed away, $11,500 had
in the local AIDS community. He
been raised. Ultimately, the total
helped start the SF State AIDS Quilt
campaign raised almost $30,000.
Project and worked to raise funds for those in need.
Adams resigned in July 1992 due to AIDS-related health complications.
The Cindy Kolb AIDS Donation Fund
He passed away on November 21,
supported SF State students, faculty,
1992 at the age of 47.
and staff who had HIV/AIDS. In supporting this fund, Adams challenged
On May 3, 1993, SF State Student
the university to raise $10,000 —
Center's Barbary Coast room was
an amount he would match until
dedicated to Adams and renamed
$20,000 was added to the fund.
Jack Adams Hall.
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{ The Passion and Dedication of Professional and Student Employees }
Farewell to Mary Keller After 28 years of invaluable service, Mary Keller retired from the Student Center on February 1, 2010. Mary started her career on campus as the Information Desk Manager, while majoring in Photography. She advanced to become a member of the Student Center’s professional staff. Her role developed as the Student Center’s services grew over the years. As the Assistant Director of Program Services, she oversaw the work of the majority of our student employees.
With Mary’s guidance, these students learned invaluable lessons about the work world relating to professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication. Their interactions with Mary enriched their experiences as student employees and provided them with great values and skills, which they have carried on to their career paths after graduation.
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Throughout her time here, Mary gained an encyclopedic knowledge of the Student Center’s history. Her close involvement in many projects over the years informally made her the Student Center’s archivist, an important and knowledgeable resource. As a witness and participant of events, her first-hand experiences truly lent to remembering and documenting the Student Center’s history. Mary’s memories of the artists, musicians, and speakers that we have hosted over the years, knowledge of the histories behind our murals and room namings, and emphasis on maintaining her archives have enriched the lives of all CCSC staff.
We thank Mary for everything she has done for us all here in the SF State community. We are truly grateful for her many years of hard work and dedication to the Student Center. We bid her farewell and wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
Eleanor Callado Goes Pro Eleanor Callado is the Student Center’s Accounting Supervisor. This year we would like to share her successes outside her accounting role.
This year she has earned pro status in the WPBA (Women’s Professional Billiards Association). During her working day, Eleanor keeps busy in the Accounting Department. The department keeps track of the CCSC’s $3.5 million annual budget, helping ensure that the 15 departments, and the 12 tenants all get the equipment and supplies they need.
She originally worked in our Rack-N-Cue games room, where she also spent time practicing for the Association of College Unions International, or ACUI, tournament. The ACUI organizes Men’s and Women’s 9-ball Billiards tournaments within 15 regions. The winners of each region play each other. In 2008 Eleanor became National Champion and so received a spot in any WPBA event for the year. She played in the tournaments and has been so successful that she has been ranked in the WPBA and received pro status.
Graduating Students Every year the Student Center celebrates the graduation of many of our Student Center staff members. It is one of the highlights of the year, and it is a privilege to see students grow in their jobs as they develop skills and knowledge within the classroom as well. This year we celebrated the success of an unusually high number of graduating staff members—33% of the student staff.
We would like to congratulate all graduating staff members and applaud their achievements and hard work. We commend them for bringing energy, ideas, and professionalism to the Student Center, while maintaining busy class schedules and social lives.
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Statement of Activities (2009/2010)
REVENUES Student Union Transfers Rental Income
EXPENSES $2,853,680 $792,072
Management & General
$3,447,355
Program & Student Activities
$475,384 $219,488
Support Services
$575,761
General Student Services
Net Investments Loss
$112,357
TOTAL EXPENSES
Interests & Other Income
$243,159
Recreation / Leisure Activities
$45,846
Total Change in Net Assets
General Student Services
$38,659
Net Assets - Beginning of the Year
$5,388,606
Net Assets - End of the Year
$5,907,913
TOTAL REVENUES
$4,661,534
$4,142,227
$519,307
Statement of Financial Position (2009/2010)
ASSETS
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LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Cash Accounts Cash Investments Total Cash
$41,999 $5,429,703 $5,471,702
Liabilities Accounts Payable Other Short Term Liabilities Deferred Revenue Total Liabilities
$491210 $140,517 $669,473 $1,301,200
Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable Notes Receivable Total Receivables
$ 1,195,850 $541,561 $1,737,411
Net Assets Unrestricted Total Net Assets
$5,907,913 $5,907,913
TOTAL ASSETS
$7,209,113
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$7,209,113
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