SJSU Events Calendar

Beach Camping in So. Cal (11/6/2009 - 11/7/2009)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/6/2009	All Day
End Date:	11/7/2009

SJSU Main Campus - Building BB

Associated Students Campus Recreation invites students, faculty and staff to go camping in the Ventura area ocean side for the night of November 6th and return home the evening of November 7th. Campers will need a sleeping bag, pad, and tent (contact Campus Recreation if this is an issue). This overnight trip costs $55 for students and $60 for faculty and staff. Participants should sign up by November 4th on the 2nd floor of Building BB. For more information, visit as.sjsu.edu/ascr, contact 408-924-6218 or kkirkendall@as.sjsu.edu.

Staff Furlough Day (11/6/2009)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/6/2009	All Day
End Date:	11/6/2009

SJSU Main Campus

Staff ONLY Furlough Day. Classes will still be held.

Please note: Many services will not be offered on these days.

Furlough calendar.pdf

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/6/2009)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/6/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/6/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

The project entitled "Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation of People with Mental Illness" explores issues faced by those with mental health problems in our community through photography, a method called photovoice. The purpose of the project is to enable people with mental illness a method of voicing strengths and concerns about the community, to encourage a dialogue about important community problems, and to encourage policymakers and leaders to take action.

Researcher and Assistant Professor, Lynne Andonian, of the San José State University Department of Occupational Therapy, will be available for questions and discussion at the opening reception on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5 pm.

Day of the Dead - A Passion for Life, Photo Exhibit (11/6/2009)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/6/2009	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/6/2009	End Time:	6:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Photo-journalist, Mary J. Andrade presents, through her photographs, the different aspects of the celebration of this pre-Hispanic tradition in several states of Mexico. Day of the Dead honors the lives and legacies of the people who have died, not only to their families but to their communities.

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia 408-436-7850, ext. 12.

Sponsor: La Oferta Newspaper 408-436-7850.

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/7/2009)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/7/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/7/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/8/2009)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/8/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/8/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Developing an Awareness About Intercultural Interaction: Introduction and Self-Assessment (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009
End Date:	11/9/2009

SJSU Main Campus - Instructional Resource Center
Room: 101

Participants will gain an understanding of the differences and the importance of verbal and nonverbal cues as well as learn tools for ensuring effective communication with our diverse campus community. Opportunities exist within each module for the participants to practice the principles of mindful and culturally responsive communication skills in hands-on exercises and simulations.

These modules will highlight:

self-assessment
verbal and non-verbal communication
ensuring clear communication
practicing interactional skills and competences

Facilitated by Rona Halualani, Faculty-in-Residence for Inclusive Excellence, Professor, Communication Studies

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Day of the Dead - A Passion for Life, Photo Exhibit (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	6:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia 408-436-7850, ext. 12.

Sponsor: La Oferta Newspaper 408-436-7850.

Drop-In: General Career Info (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	10:30 AM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	12:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Career Center

Need quick career tips? Career Consultants provide coaching to SJSU students on a variety of topics including: job/internship search strategies, interviewing tips, grad school, choosing a major, finding a career with your major, career planning, enhancing your resume, and more.

Transitioning to MS Office 2007 Windows (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	10:30 AM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	12:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Instructional Resource Center
Room: 210

This is a "getting started" workshop for faculty and staff who are experienced users of Microsoft Office Windows 2003 and are ready to transition to the Microsoft Office Windows 2007 version. The goal of this workshop is to help users gain a holistic understanding of Office 2007 and to recognize the interface similarities among Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Workshop participants will learn to navigate to new as well as to familiar features; learn to use the major added functions; and find the patterns of these changes among Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Relationship Workshop Series (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	11:00 AM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	12:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus

SJSU Main Campus - Administration Building

Join us for a "Relationship Workshop Series," offered by Counseling Services. The workshops series is this November, on Mondays, 11-12:30pm.

11/09/09: "The Reality of Healthy Relationships: Addressing Myths, Taboos, and Misinformation"

11/16/09: "How to Fight Fairly: Resolving Conflicts in a Healthy and Effective Way"

11/23/09: "Surviving Relationships: Beginnings, Ups, Downs, and Endings"

11/30/09: "Reading Red Flags: Understanding Problematic Relationships"

API Systems Information Session (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	2:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Student Union

Recruiters from API Systems, Inc. will talk about its College to Hire Program in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. Recruiters will discuss the career opportunities in Computer Science and Business/MIS. Graduating seniors and new graduates are welcome to attend this free event and is open to current SJSU students.

Presentation Skills ll (11/9/2009)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/9/2009	Start Time:	1:00 PM
End Date:	11/9/2009	End Time:	5:00 PM

*Prerequisite: Must have attended Presentation Skills l class*

*Learners must be able to attend the entire workshop to receive credit.

Description:
This advanced workshop provides time for learners to deliver various types of presentations so they build confidence and are able to conclude by delivering presentations they've designed. Before leaving the workshop, they will receive feedback from their peers and will create an action plan for continued development. Additional objectives are to adapt presentations to accommodate the needs of different audiences and use presentation tools and techniques to keep audiences engaged.
Benefits and Outcome:
Develop presentation skills in the workforce
Who Should Attend:
Any Faculty, Staff, and/or current SJSU working Student Assistants

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Day of the Dead - A Passion for Life, Photo Exhibit (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	6:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia 408-436-7850, ext. 12.

Sponsor: La Oferta Newspaper 408-436-7850.

A.L.I.C.E – Active Shooter/Violent Intruder Presentation (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	11:30 AM

Description:
The A.L.I.C.E. program is designed to give faculty, staff and students a brief history about what exactly an active shooter is, the places they strike, the reasons behind their attacks and some tools that will help them survive such an encounter.
Benefits and Outcome:
These vary based on the situation where the incident takes place, the suspects, the potential victims and the level of knowledge, or tools, the potential victim has stored.
Who Should Attend:
Any Faculty, Staff, and/or current SJSU working Student Assistants

Creating Accessible Forms (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	11:30 AM

SJSU Main Campus - Instructional Resource Center
Room: 210

In this workshop you will learn to create basic accessible forms that are appropriate for printing as well as online use. Users, with or without visual impairment, will be able to edit the form fields electronically. Word (2007 Windows) and Acrobat 9 will be used to create accessible forms.

Prerequisite: Prior experience with Word (Windows 2007)

Getting Started with D2L (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	12:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Industrial Studies Building

This is a very basic workshop to help you get started with Desire2Learn (D2L), the new learning management system that will be replacing Blackboard starting with the Spring ’10 term. We will cover logging in, passwords, an overview of the interface, uploading files, and the resource site containing recorded tutorials on the tools and processes of D2L. We especially encourage instructors teaching in Spring ’10 to attend. Presented by Mark Adams, Prabha Chandrasekar and Ruth Huard Workshop will be held in the Industrial Studies Building, room 134A.

Spartan Smart Cart (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	10:15 AM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	1:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus

SJSU Main Campus - Clark Hall

Purchase fresh fruits and veggies, bring home a CSA box full of fresh, local, organic produce and help support a healthful environment at SJSU. The Smart Cart is the place to find it all. Come check it out every Tuesday by the Olympic Statues next to Clark Hall.

Choosing a Major (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	1:15 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Career Center

Find out how to choose a major that’s a good “fit” for you, as well as methods & resources for exploring areas of study at SJSU.

Sustainability Matters Speaker Series (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	1:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library
Room: 225

SJSU Main Campus - King Library
Room: 229

Understanding Food Systems: The personal and institutional

All students, faculty, and staff invited to attend

Where does our food come from?
How do our choices impact other parts of the planet?
How has SJSU moved towards a more sustainable food system?
What else can we do?

Add your insights to this discussion involving:

Jay Marshall, Spartan Catering, Executive Chef
Jeff Pauley, Spartan Dining, Dining Services Director
Staff from Alba Organics, Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association
Marjorie Freedman, Nutrition Faculty and founder of the Spartan Smart Cart
Eugene Cordero, Meterology Faculty and co-author of Cool Cuisine
Moderator: Rachel

Go Forward with Backward Design: Course Design Process and Tools (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	2:30 PM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	4:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Instructional Resource Center
Room: 101

This workshop provides practical and resourceful instructional design theories and practice to enable faculty and developers to rethink a course design or to start a new course. Workshop participants will appreciate the benefits of a student-centered course design that aligns performance competency with the learning objectives. Through discussions and group work participants will learn to understand student needs, analyze a course outline, identify performance competency, formulate learning goals and objectives for reaching the outcomes, and design strategic activities to facilitate the learning process. Backward Design model, Bloom’s taxonomy, and the Six Facets of Understanding will be used as the major references in this workshop.

Participants are highly encouraged to bring with them a course design plan or materials from a current course, such as a syllabus, course materials, etc.

This workshop is part of a Course Design program (CD) at the Center for Faculty Development that promotes applying pedagogy and instructional technology to enhance student-centered learning experience. The CD Program’s rewards include: At least five hours of one-on-one instructional design support per semester up to two semesters; receive a certificate of completion after attending at least five Center for Faculty Development workshops related to course design; receive recognition and showcase the course design through the Center for Faculty Development; and receive recognition with a Hall of Fame Plaque for your completed course design.

Student Town Hall (11/10/2009)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	4:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Morris Dailey Auditorium

Associated Students of SJSU will host a student town hall meeting on the budget and related issues in Morris Dailey Auditorium. President Jon Whitmore will take questions, along with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gerry Selter and Vice President for Student Affairs Veril Phillips.

Philosophy Colloquium (11/10/2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2009	Start Time:	4:30 PM
End Date:	11/10/2009	End Time:	6:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus

SJSU Main Campus - King Library
Room: 229

Speaker: Janet Stemwedel Associate Professor of Philosophy San José State University.

Topic: "Sifting Sound Science from Snake-oil: In search of demarcation criteria for science as actually practiced."

Veterans Day - Campus Closed (11/11/2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/11/2009	All Day
End Date:	11/11/2009

SJSU Main Campus

San José State University will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. To learn more about the History of Veterans Day.

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/11/2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/11/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/11/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Day of the Dead - A Passion for Life, Photo Exhibit (11/11/2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/11/2009	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/11/2009	End Time:	6:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia 408-436-7850, ext. 12.

Sponsor: La Oferta Newspaper 408-436-7850.

Exploring Next Steps After Graduation Office Hour (11/11/2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/11/2009	Start Time:	11:00 AM
End Date:	11/11/2009	End Time:	12:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Career Center

Graduating soon? Not sure where to start? Career Consultants provide coaching to SJSU students on job/internship search strategies, interviewing tips, grad school, finding a career with your major, career planning, enhancing your resume, and more.

Taking Pictures and Telling our Stories: Community Participation (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	9:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

Day of the Dead - A Passion for Life, Photo Exhibit (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	6:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - King Library

For additional information contact: Veronica Murguia 408-436-7850, ext. 12.

Sponsor: La Oferta Newspaper 408-436-7850.

Creating Accessible Scanned Documents (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	11:00 AM

SJSU Main Campus - Instructional Resource Center
Room: 210

At this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to convert printed materials such as flyers, correspondence, newspaper articles, etc. into an accessible digital and editable document. You will have the hands-on experience of using a scanner and optical character recognition (OCR) software such as OmniPage to scan your documents. Printed material will be provided for your OCR scanning experience. If interested, attend one of the above workshops.

Getting Started with Desire2Learn for the College of Arts and Humanities (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	3:00 PM

This is a very basic workshop to help you get started with Desire2Learn (D2L), the new learning management system that will be replacing Blackboard starting with the Spring ’10 term. We will cover logging in, passwords, an overview of the interface, uploading files, and the resource site containing recorded tutorials on the tools and processes of D2L. We especially encourage instructors teaching in Spring ’10 to attend.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a flash drive with instructional materials such as course syllabus, documents, web links, videos, etc. to use while building your practice course during the session.

CIA Information Session (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	2:00 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Student Union

Recruiters from the CIA will provide information about its internship opportunities in electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to attend this free event and is open to current SJSU students. ****Special Conditions: Students must be a U.S. citizen and willing to relocate to Washington D.C.

Drop-In: Job Search - Social Sciences/Education/Social Work (11/12/2009)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	1:30 PM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	3:00 PM

Probation Workshop (11/12/2009)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	4:00 PM
End Date:	11/12/2009	End Time:	5:30 PM

SJSU Main Campus - Engineering Building
Room: 189 (Auditorium)

How to get off and stay off probation. Also covers relevant academic policies.

Poverty Under The Stars (11/12/2009 - 11/13/2009)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2009	Start Time:	7:00 PM
End Date:	11/13/2009	End Time:	9:00 AM

SJSU Main Campus

SJSU Main Campus - Smith/Carlos Lawn

The César E. Chavez Community Action Center presents Poverty Under the Stars, an outdoor overnight event that puts students in the shoes of the impoverished and the homeless by sleeping out in tents, listening to speakers and have community discussions concerning the current economic recession. The event takes place at the Tommie Smith and John Carlos sculpture garden. Students can sign up for a space to bring their own tent to sleep in or to set up a tent to promote a cause. Students must sign up by Monday, November 9th by contacting either Sandra Huerta ’11 at sandrahuerta2009@sbcglobal.net or Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton at smlipton@sjsu.edu.