2008–2009 Annual Report Empower.
Serve.
Revolutionize.
Cesar Chavez Student Center
| San Francisco State University
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.
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Our Vision: A Student Center of excellence for programs and facilities that provide a nurturing, supportive and engaging environment.
Student Center Governing Board Members Darlington Nwaokoro
Dr. Linda Buckley
Derek Aitken
Nathalie Granados
Don Scoble
Paloma Dudum-Maya
Edwin Johnson
Raul Amaya
Guy Dalpe
Dr. Rebecca Toporek
Jackie Husary
Samuel Brown
Jacqueline Mendez
Sokhom Mao
John Saadeh
Tyler Cornfield
Kit Bomar
Dr. Will Flowers
Lily Cortez
Table of Contents:
03 11 25 31 39 Introductions
Events & Facilities
Programs & Initiatives
Financial Statements
Services & Operations
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A Word From The Managing Director For the Student Center, 2008/09 proved to be a challenging fiscal year. It was a period in which we experienced the beginning of an economic downturn that is severely impacting both State and University budgets, and reducing the higher eduction opportunities for all Californians. In spite of the effects the downturn is having, the Student Center has adjusted to its varied impacts while keeping its mission and vision alive as it remains steadfast in its commitment to being a Center of excellence for serving the social, educational and cultural needs of the SFSU comunity.
Guy Dalpe Managing Director of Student Center Governing Board
Due to the tireless efforts of staff to pursue new sources of revenue and focus on making the operations more efficient and cost-effective the Center continues to offer its full range of programs and services to the campus community. This year the Center received it’s first grant in support of opening the library component of the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center and improved on its prior successes in the short term rental program. Both of these newer revenue generating sources offer great potential upside in the years to come. On the operations side staff pushed to meet our vision of excellence while constantly holding the line on costs. An active commitment on the part of all departments helped the center realize a significant positive variance between budgeted and actuals which reduced the impact of the downturn on our operating net.
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The year proved to have memorable successes in spite of the “belt tightening� with the Center hosting more campus related events than any prior year. The breadth of the events was also significant, with concerts, lectures, festivals, art exhibits and educational programming highlighting the varied mix. This was also a year where we continued to support and fund relatively newer programs such as the computer lab and meet our commitment to improving the building infrastructure through such projects as the pyramid amphitheater renovation.
Our success, and our reputation as an exemplary auxiliary within the California state university system would not have been possible without the continued support of you, the students, faculty and administration of San Francisco State University.
The pages of the accompanying annual report provides a quick snapshot of the Center’s campus face. I hope that in reviewing it you gain a deeper understanding about all we do to serve the campus community.
A Word From The Chair Of The Board In these challenging times, it is more apparent than ever how critical the role of the Student Center is for the Students of SF State. Our efforts in providing a safe and comfortable space for students to meet and organize with other students who will develop, support, and nurture their ideas and goals has made SF State a better place for all who utilize its services. The year began with improvement as construction continued on the new J. Paul Leonard Library which is set to open in 2011. In addition, renovation of the Cesar Chavez Student Center Terrace level seating will give us and the students something to look forward to as we offer more opportunities and a unique perspective that is a tradition here at SF State. The highly anticipated outdoor level seating will re-open towards the end of the current year.
Raul Amaya Chair of Student Center Governing Board
Please take the time to review our annual report which features all that we have accomplished over the course of the past fiscal year and our continuing efforts to position ourselves financially and programmatically for years to come.
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Every decision made is a decision to better the life and experience of not only students at SF State but our faculty, staff and all those who share a part of our community here at SF State and the Cesar Chavez Student Center. It isn’t the design or the dimension that make this building great; It is the dedication of the staff, the commitment of our vendors, and the spirit of the students. All of these wonderful people make this center an experience that extends far beyond these walls and will leave a legacy for students now and in the future.
Events & Facilities
We empower students to effect change within the context of the University. L e ft: A student performs at the fourth annual Asian and Pacific Islander Celebration.
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Meeting Services
The 30,000 creative, busy and vibrant students at SF State have a myriad of passions and interests, and they need a place to host events. Whether a weekly meeting or a huge annual celebration, at the student center we are able to put student organizations first. In 2008/2009, the Student Center provided a location for a huge variety of events, with an estimated total attendance of 84,190 people, mainly students. Our staff assist student organizations hold successful events. We facilitate collaboration with other student organizations and with groups off-campus. Our staff aim to ensure that students learn from the process, about issues such as risk management and the importance of timely publicity.
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Events during 2008/09 include: • The Student Center is one of the first buildings that students see, as we hosted the New Student
• Muslim Students Fastathon is held annually at the Student Center.
• Expanding Horizons with Biology brought 400 Middle School girls in on a Saturday.
Orientation in Summer 2008. The New Faculty orientation was also hosted here.
• Outside organizations, such as the CSU union quarterly meetings, which met in Summer 2008.
• Live feed of Democratic National Event, with College of Behavioral Sciences.
• In October 2008 we hosted the College of Ethnic Studies symposium in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the strikes at SF State.
• In August 2008, Sneak Preview events introduced 4,500 students and parents to the SF State campus.
This was 4 days of panel discussions, lectures and celebrations throughout the Student Center.
2008/09 Events Statistics:
# of events
# of hours
University Departments & Orgs.
885
4,536
Student Groups & Orgs.
2,777
7,551
• The presidential lecture series, culminating on November 4th election for Obama.
EVENT SPACES
Jack Adams Hall
312
Rigoberta Menchu Hall
230
Rack-N-Cue Gamesroom
56
The Depot
159
Plaza Level Locations
85
Malcolm X Plaza
77
Main Lawn
20
T-160
618
T-153
650
Richard Oakes Multicultural Center
85
Delmy E. Rodriguez Room (T-152)
281
Rosa Parks Rooms (A–F)
# OF EVENTS BOOKED
0
500
1,000
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The Year in Numbers These numbers represent the hours of information,
Lengend
entertainment, planning and discussion that fill
Conference Spaces
the walls of the Cesar Chavez Student Center
Entertainment Spaces
throughout the academic year. Students learn
Outdoor & Tabling Spaces
beyond the classroom, enhancing their studies
Meeting Rooms
with extracurricular experiences.
2,139 1,500
2,000
2,500
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The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery exists as a student-run and student-funded venue dedicated to bringing the visual and interdisciplinary arts to the multicultural student body on campus. The gallery showcases seven exhibitions of both student and professional work per year, and aims to attract diverse audiences through socially relevant and cutting-edge art. The Art Gallery primarily serves an important demographic comprised of students ages 18-24, and reaches an audience of approximately 3,500 annually.
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fig. 2
Fall 2008 exhibits: Contained Reflections [ fig. 1 ] an installation piece by globally renowned artist Carolina Convers
Lollipops and Threads [ fig. 2 ] an exhibition that associated new works by danyol and the recent art school graduate Jai Carrillo
Communities Without Borders [ fig. 3 ] David Bacon’s photo documentary about the transnational communities created by migration, spanning borders in a globalized world. fig. 3
fig. 4
fig. 5
Spring 2009 exhibits: GWEILO
[ fig. 4 ]
an exhibition showcasing work created by the art
and wardrobe departments of Distant Thunder Films in conjunction with students from the SF State Cinema Department.
Wild Wild East [ fig. 5 ] an exhibition showcasing Huang Yan, Liu Xiaodong, Don Ed Hardy, and Debbie Han.
cant trust VANDALZ [ fig. 6 ] graffiti art show featuring work by five self-taught urban artists. fig. 6
Summer 2009 exhibits: Hues
[ fig. 7 ]
a student call-for-entries show featuring works in all
mediums that focus primarily on one color or shade.
fig. 7
Visitors' Comments: Wild Wild East
Hues
“It’s really refreshing to see some modern/
“Thanks for putting together such a diverse
“Some really cool work!! Definitely loved E. Den.
contemporary Chinese artwork here at State.
collection. I got to see a bit of everything from
So many colors; vibrant rich deep colors, soft
Makes me miss the days of exploring the galleries
statues to paintings to 3-D works! Loved it!
warm tones. Pink also killed it! Great work.”
at 798 district in Beijing.” —Luciana Huang
Ed Hardy’s presence is a bonus to an already
—Anonymous
wonderful show! Great job.” —Jennifer “Fantastic show! My favorite so far.” —Jeff Ray
“Lovely. Fantastic!!” —Connie Zhang
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Rack - N - Cue Gamesroom
The Rack-N-Cue provides billiard tables and arcade games for student entertainment. Our arcade games are well known throughout the city and many of our tournaments are a draw for off-campus players, providing machines that are comparable to Tilt at the Metreon. The Street Fighter 4 tournament had a jack pot of $360 from the $10 buy-in, and this year the Student Center’s techs projected the game onto the wall for the audience. Rack-N-Cue also houses 5 Brunswick Gold Crown tables which are re-felted every year. The annual tournament qualifies winners through to the ACUI regional tournament. The Student Center fully sponsored the top 3 men and women, paying for their travel, lodging and entrance fee.
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Rack-N-Cue in the Golden Gate [X]Press (09.10.08) I inadvertently discovered the RNC when I was
and they’re often crowded with eager students,
pool and dance my butt off in a game of Dance
a freshman, lost in the student center hallways
ready to play. Everyday, students like me who
Dance Revolution... all right here on campus.
while looking in vain for a bathroom. I hadn’t
need a quick break from school spend hundreds
seen a real arcade in years and my jaw dropped.
of quarters at this magical, underground arena
From “Ditch the porter, drop a quarter.”
Cabinets, (that are commonly known as arcade
of fun. For less than a ticket to a show at the
McKinley Noble
machines) line the bottom floor of the Cesar
Warfield, I can play the drums, strum Japanese
Chavez Center like rocks on a riverbed,
pop music on a faux guitar, shoot a round of
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For less than a ticket to a show at the Warfield, I can play the drums, strum Japanese pop music on a faux guitar, shoot a round of pool and dance my butt off in a game of Dance Dance Revolution... all right here on campus.
The Depot
The Depot, on the Lower Conference Level of the building, is a space with multi-faceted programming: live concerts, televised sports, open mics and comedy acts. The Depot provides open space for all ages entertainment where few exist in San Francisco, and it is becoming increasing important to the campus community as the numbers of students living on campus rise.
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Various calendars and posters produced for events at The Depot.
Services & Operations
We maintain a quality staff and facility. We provide the best services at affordable prices.
 L e ft: The Information Desk staff is the public face of our building and for many people their first port of call.
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Information Desk Who do you speak to when you call our main number—(415) 338-1112? Need a table for Malcolm X plaza for outreach for your student organization? Posting a flyer? Lost? Searching for the Associated Students office? Wondering where T-160 is for a round table discussion on the finer points of calculus?
Our info desk staff are here to help. They are the public face of our building and for many people their first port of call. Stop by next time you have a question. The Information Desk sells 20,000 MUNI passes and 6,000 BART passes annually and is open and staffed as long as building is open.
Vendors
New York Minute
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Owner(s): Osvaldo Castaneda
The Student Center hosts major food and retail service facilities—
Cuisine: Deli Duration: 1995–Present
The Pub Owner(s): Ferras Jweinat
—and is proud to have traditionally supported services that include family owned restaurants and ethnically diverse cuisines. The Campus Bookstore, recognized as an "anchor" tenant since the building's opening, plays a major role in supporting the Center's student directed programs and services. The variety and diversity of these offerings helps identify the value and uniqueness of the Center to the campus community.
Cuisine: American Duration: 1995–Present
Taqueria Girasol Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros & Carmen Narcisco
Cuisine: Latin Duration: 1995–Present
Asia Express:
Carmelina La Petite
Pizza & Pasta
Jessie’s Hothouse
Owner: Frank & Shally Meng
Owner(s): Carmen Narciso
Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros
Owner(s): Robert & Julissa Darden
Cuisine: Asian
Cuisine: Healthy Eats
Cuisine: Italian
Cuisine: Soul Food & African
Duration: 1997–Present
Duration: 1988–Present
Duration: 1997–Present
Duration: Since January 2008
Café 101
Gold Coast Grill
Natural Sensations
Tuk Tuk Thai
Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi
Owner(s): Mazen Fakhouri
Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi
Owner(s): Allam El Qadah
Cuisine: Coffee and Pastries
Cuisine: American
Cuisine: Healthy Eats
Cuisine: Thai
Duration: 1995–Present
Duration: 1990–Present
Duration: 1987–Present
Duration: Since July 2009
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Staff News
The Cesar Chavez Student Center recognizes and values the long-term commitment of many of our staff. Our non-student staff play an important role in the organization, sharing their years of experience and professional skills with our student staff. The Student Center is honored that the following people stayed with us for many years before retiring. We wish them the very best in their future endeavors!
Cesar Chavez Student Center retirees: Manuel Castillo
Nestor Guerzon
George Elias
Dian Isom
Geraldine Gonzalez
Building News
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Maintaining the fabric of our unique building is an ongoing task. This year there was a focus on the rain infiltration occurring through the the exterior amphitheater. Due to the water damage the use of the space within the pyramid underneath was extremely limited. The repairs were extensive and required that the concrete seating of the amphitheater be removed and replaced.The completed repairs will allow the Center to recapture the internal pyramid space and move forward with expanding the computer/study area in 2010.
Construction Projects in 2008: Compost/Recycle Containers:
West Plaza Patio Furniture:
Installed throughout the building
Construction started the first week of July
Temporary Computer Lab:
New Restaurant:
12 computer stations
Construction of Tuk Tuk Thai
Students and faculty meeting at the Richard Oakes MultiCultural Center for the Annual Malcolm X Celebration
Programs & Initiatives
We value and actively develop diversity. We revolutionize the model of student centers, through example, in the United States. L e ft: Students dance with Aztec Dancers at the 14th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration.
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Richard Oakes Multicultural Center & Library
The ROMC was proud to open the doors of our new Resource Library and Archive. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation, the new resource library and archive now has materials on multiculturalism, focusing on Richard Oakes and the occuption of Alcatraz Island. Richard Oakes (Mohawk) was a leader of a group of students and native activists who occupied Alcatraz island in the bay by San Francisco. The library might be a small physical space, but our website is an online branch, allowing us to reach much bigger audiences than is possible from our physical location. For a full list of materials available for use in the library, and for additional resources, visit us at www.romclibrary.org.
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Honor your graduate: Donate a book in his/her name www.romclibrary.org/DonateABook
ROMC Library: The classroom has its own history and its own
As a place they call their own, students and Bay
These lessons empower people to foster change
language, all of which can exclude students from
Area community activists can continue to learn
both on campus and in the communities that
diverse ethnicities. The ROMC library, housed in a
beyond the classroom.
surround SF State.
student-governed and student-staffed building, creates a different environment.
To p: The Malcolm X Celebration committee meets in the ROMC.
Green Initiatives
The Student Center started a series of new green initiatives in March 2009. This program lowers our carbon footprint and educates students on key areas of conservation and re-use. Separate containers for trash, recycling and composting have been placed in key areas throughout the building. Students volunteer to educate patrons to separate their trash out correctly. We work with Professor Carlos Davidson so that students in eco-classes or industrial environment classes obtain credit for their hours. We have also created a new student position of Sustainability Coordinator, and have welcomed Emily Naud.
ALLY Program
From painting the building with our engineers to setting up sounds
We are proud of a new partnership with New Doors Ventures’, providing a worksite for their ALLY program interns. The program provides job training and mentorship through paid internships for San Francisco at risk youth. John Abdullah got a taste of the Student Center’s work through all our departments. Many thanks to John and the ALLY program.
systems with our techs to filing meeting minutes at the business office, John saw how much goes on behind the scenes. He was also the public face of the building, assisting building managers ensure that all the myriad of events run smoothly.
Mission High School Program For over ten years the Student Center has worked with the Special-Education Program at Mission High in San Francisco, which has the oldest and biggest program assisting children and young adults with disabilities in the city. Between 3-5 students are provided an opportunity to work at the Student Center each semester and obtain valuable working skills. They assist the building operators as well as the Operations team to maintain areas of our building during its busy lunch time, when literally thousands of students access our building.
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Building Heroes – Delmy Rodriguez
Room T-152 has a special place in our hearts. The Cesar Chavez Student Center has a strong program of naming spaces and creating murals in honor of people and communities whose lives and struggles for equality inspire students and staff everyday. On August 20, 2004, the Board and staff celebrated naming T-152 the “Delmy Rodriguez Meeting Room.�
Delmy Rodriguez began her work at the Cesar
One evening, as she went about her normal
Delmy was only 41 years old at the time of her death.
Chavez Student Center in 1984 as a bus-person
tasks, she collapsed and fell into a coma.
Her smile, in particular will always be remembered.
and was later promoted to a facility worker on
Rebuilding her health was difficult and brought
the evening shift. The building users and staff
many health challenges that finally took her life
She was born in San Salvadore, El Salvadore
benefited greatly from the numerous contributions
a short months later, in July 1998.
on August 22, 1955. From 1975-1979 she studied
of this loyal and dedicated employee.
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Psychology at the National University of San
Her rich history with SF State includes her father’s
The Student Center is honored to have her
Salvador. In search of a better life and to flee
13 year employment at the Student Center, her
memory preserved in the “Delmy Rodriguez
from her country’s harsh Civil War, Delmy and
husband Julio, who worked for many years in
Meeting Room.”
her eldest son, Emerson, emigrated to the US
Plant Operations, and her son’s enrollment
in 1980 and settled in San Francisco in 1981.
on the campus.
T-1 42 w as na me d aft er D elm y R odrig uez on A ug us t 20, 2004
Financial Statements
We increase financial stability and economic efficiency.

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Statement of Activities (2008/2009)
REVENUES Student Union Transfers
EXPENSES $2,853,680
Management & General
$3,862,145
Rental Income
$754,337
Program & Student Activities
$527,412
Support Services
$547,074
General Student Services
$222,120
Net Investments Loss Interests & Other Income
($366,484)
TOTAL EXPENSES
$4,431,677
($213,738)
$296,602
Recreation / Leisure Activities
$70,545
Total Change in Net Assets
General Student Services
$62,185
Net Assets - Beginning of the Year
$5,602,344
Net Assets - End of the Year
$5,388,606
TOTAL REVENUES
$4,217,939
Statement of Financial Position (2008/2009)
ASSETS Cash Accounts Cash Invetsments Total Cash Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable Notes Receivable Total Receivables
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LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$46,064 $4,759,089 $4,805,153
$239,364 $632,873 $872,237
Liabilities Accounts Receivable Other Short Term Liabilities Deffered Revenue Total Liabilities
$349,248 $166,652 $936,965 $1,452,865
$4,364,592 $512,007 $512,007 $5,388,006
Equipment & Leasehold Improvements
$1,164,081
Net Assets Net Assets, July 1, 2008 Current Operations Reserve Plant Fund Reserve Total Net Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
$6,841,471
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$6,841,471
Photography: Design:
Hardy Wilson, Student Center Publicity Staff Dan Zhou
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