Conversations with Faculty and Alumni

During the week of April 17-21, academic programs in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts will be offering opportunities to speak with their faculty and alumni. Below is a schedule of those events. Please join us! 

Program Monday, April 17 Tuesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 19 Thursday, April 20 Friday, April 21
Anthropology        

From an Anthropology Degree to a Fun, Rewarding, & Meaningful Career

Mode: Online
When: 1 – 2 p.m.

Anthropology Zoom link

BECA

Let's Talk the Business Side of Media with Professor Miriam!

Open Q&A session for students.

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: MH 231, Marcus Hall

BECA Zoom link

     

Let's Talk the Business Side of Media with Professor Miriam!

Open Q&A session for students.

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: MH 231, Marcus Hall

BECA Zoom link

Communication Studies

Open Advising

Mode: Online
When: 10 a.m. – noon with Leah Wingard; 
2 – 4 p.m. with Alexandra Hinck

Communication Studies Zoom link
Password 412922

Open Advising

Mode: Online
When: 2 – 4 p.m. with Gust Yep

Communication Studies Zoom link
Password 412922

Open Advising

Mode: Online
When: 1 – 4 p.m. with Paloma Mathern

Communication Studies Zoom link
Password 412922

 

 

Creative Writing

Alumni Success Stories

Mode: Online
When: Noon – 1 p.m.

Creative Writing Zoom link

 

       
Design  

AI + Design Panel Discussion

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: FA 119, Fine Arts Building

Design Zoom link (Tuesday) 

 

Making Community: The Impact of Maker Spaces on Community Panel

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: FA 119, Fine Arts Building

Design Zoom link (Thursday)

 
English Language and Literature  

Career Panel with Alum of SF State's Professional Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) Program

Hosted by Professor Neil Lindeman, Coordinator, PWR

Mode: In-person and online
When: 11 a.m. – Noon
Location: HUM 485, Humanities Building

PWR Zoom link

Meeting with Students in ENG 611 Modern Criticism

What career tips do you need as an B.A. English major? This is a great opportunity to meet an alum and career advisor on our campus!

Open to all B.A. English majors.
For more information: engdept@sfsu.edu

Mode: In-person
When: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Location: HSS 155, Health & Social Sciences Building

 

TESOL Open House

Want to travel abroad after graduation? Get the Special Study in TESOL Certificate. Learn how you can be prepared to teach English as you travel abroad. (11 – 11:30 a.m.)

Consider a career in teaching multilingual learners. Learn about the SF State Scholars Program (B.A.+ M.A. in English). (11:30 a.m. – noon)

Mode: In-person and online
When: 11 a.m. – Noon
Location: HUM 485, Humanities Building

TESOL Zoom link

 

Meeting with Students in ENG 690 Senior Seminar

What career tips do you need as an B.A. English major? This is a great opportunity to meet an alum and career advisor on our campus!

Open to all B.A. English majors.
For more information: engdept@sfsu.edu

Mode: In-person
When: 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: HSS 275, Health & Social Sciences Building

Careers in Linguistics and Technology: A Guided Conversation with SFSU Linguistics Alumni who work in Tech

Mode: In-person
When: 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: BH 28, Burke Hall Building

 
History

Drop-In Advising Hours

Come by the History Reading Room (HUM 203) or drop into the Zoom room to meet with faculty and talk about your classes, degree progress and future plans! 

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 2 p.m.
Location: HUM 203, Humanities Building

History Zoom link (Monday)

Drop-In Advising Hours

Come by the History Reading Room (HUM 203) or drop into the Zoom room to meet with faculty and talk about your classes, degree progress and future plans! 

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 2 p.m.
Location: HUM 203, Humanities Building

History Zoom link (Tuesday)

 

Panel with Secondary School teachers and Workshop on CSET Waiver

Are you interested in becoming a high school or middle school history teacher? Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Professor Felicia Viator will explain how to organize your coursework now in order to obtain a CSET waiver, allowing you to bypass the trouble and cost of the test.

Mode: Online
When: 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

A panel of SF State alums who are currently teaching social studies will discuss the real world of teaching from job hunting to inspiring your students.  

Mode: Online
When: 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.

History Zoom links (Thursday)

 
Humanities and Comparative World Literature

Comparative World Literature Drop-In Advising with Professor Dane Johnson

Mode: In-person
When: 3 – 5 p.m.
Location: HUM 457, Humanities Building

Humanities/American Studies: Tea Time with the Chair (Professor Ruotolo)

Mode: In-person
When: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: HUM 487, Humanities Building

What can I do with a Humanities B.A.? Come hear what a panel of alumni have to say!

Mode: Online
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

HumCWL Zoom link (Wednesday 10 a.m.)

Presenting the New and Improved Humanities Program

Mode: Online
When: 3 – 5 p.m.

HumCWL Zoom link (Wednesday, 3 p.m.)

Drop-In Advising with Professor Dane Johnson

Mode: Online
When: 1 – 3 p.m.

HumCWL Zoom link (Thursday)

Conversation with Alumni: Humanities and CWL

Mode: Online
When: CWL 1 – 2:30 p.m., HUM 2:30 – 4 p.m.

HumCWL Zoom link (Friday)

International Relations  

Explore the Latin American Studies Minor

Latin America Minor is an interdisciplinary minor with over two dozen courses--join us to find out how quick and easy it is to minor in Latin American Studies!

Mode: Online
When: 11 a.m.

Latin American Studies Zoom link

Migration and Refugee Certificate Information Session

Please join us for information about International Relations Department's Migration and Refugee Studies Certificate! This certificate covers popular courses related to migration and refugees at SF State
and may open pathways to careers in immigration and refugee related non-profits and federal positions. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom and in IR Student Lounge (HUM 200A).

Mode: In-person and online
When: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: HUM 200A, Humanities Building

IR Zoom link

 

Careers in International Relations: An Alumni Perspective

Please join us for an IR career talk by  Axel Herrera-Ibarra, Senior Lead Coordinator-COVID19 Response, San Diego County

Mode: Online
When: 4 – 5:40 p.m.

IR Zoom link (Thursday)

 
Jewish studies  

Coffee with the Chair; Streaming Tuesdays; Department Luncheon for Majors, Minors and Prospectives

Mode: In-person
When: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: HUM 415, Humanities Building

 

Guest Lecture and Reception

Mode: In-person
When: 4 – 5:30 p.m. (lecture), 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (reception);
Location: Hum 587 (lecture), Hum 415 (reception), Humanities Building

 
Journalism

Schedule your Future

Choosing classes and planning your schedule can be tough. We're here to help with a lunchtime huddle. We'll cover the Fall 2023 Journalism class schedule, brand-new Journalism classes launching in the Fall, and how you can set up time for individual academic advising toward graduation, and beyond!

Mode: In-person and online
When: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: HUM 308, Humanities Building

Journalism Zoom link (Monday)

What's your Minor?

Choosing a minor is important. And required! That's right, SF State Journalism majors must complete a minor to complement their studies. Let us help you choose a minor that fits your interest, works with your schedule, and helps unlock your future.

Mode: In-person and online
When: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: HUM 303, Humanities Building

Journalism Zoom link (Tuesday)

When It Hits: Covering Breaking News

You never know when big news will break on your watch. Current and former journalists from CNN, the Associated Press and others how they covered the biggest stories of their careers, and how those stories changed their lives.

Mode: In-person and online
When: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: HUM 308, Humanities Building

Journalism Zoom link (Wednesday)

 

Drop-In Advising

Drop in for Journalism academic advising with department chair Jesse Garnier. Plan your schedule, look for internships, choose a minor, whatever. We're here to help!

Mode: In-person and online
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: HUM 305A, Humanities Building

Journalism Zoom link (Friday)

Liberal Studies

 

 

Pathways to Teaching in Liberal Studies

Please join the chairs of Liberal Studies (Dr. Jose Acacio de Barros) and Elementary Education (Dr. Ali Borjian) to discuss the different pathways in Liberal Studies for earning a multiple-subject teaching credential. 

Mode: Online
When: 11 a.m. – Noon

Liberal Studies Zoom link

   
Museum Studies

Setting a Course in the Museum Field: A Casual Conversation with Museum Professionals About Career Pathways in Museums and Beyond

Museum professionals will answer questions about their career pathways in the museum and nonprofit field and their recommendations, insights, and pointers for emerging museum professionals. Learn more.

Mode: Online
When: 6 – 7 p.m.

Museum Studies Zoom link

       
Theatre & Dance

Drop-In Advising in the Casa Blanca Room

Theatre and Dance majors and minors are welcome to drop by with questions about degree progress and your Fall course choices.

Mode: In-person
When: 9 a.m. – Noon
Location: CA 158, Creative Arts Building

Drop-In Advising

Dr. Wong will be advising Dance majors and minors in her office 3 – 4 p.m., all other hours are for Theatre majors and minors.

Mode: In-person
When: 10 a.m. – Noon, 1 – 1:30 p.m. (Theatre only), 3 – 4 p.m. (Dance only), 4 – 5 p.m. (Theatre only)
Location: CA 101 (3 – 4 p.m.), all other times in CA 158, Creative Arts Building

Drop-In Advising

Ray Tadio will be advising Dance majors and minors in his office from 1 - 2 p.m., Theatre majors and minors are welcome to attend all other hours.

Mode: In-person
When: Noon – 2 p.m. (Theatre only), 1 – 2 p.m. (Dance only), 1 – 3 p.m. (Theatre only), 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Theatre only)
Location: CA 164 (1 – 2 p.m.), all other hours are in CA 158, Creative Arts Building

Drop-In Advising

Dr. Wong will be advising Dance majors and minors in her office. Theatre majors and minors will be advised in the Casa Blanca room during the other hours.

Mode: In-person
When: Noon – 3 p.m. (Theatre only), 3 – 4 p.m. (Dance only)
Location: CA 158 (Noon – 3 p.m.), CA 101 (3 – 4 p.m.), Creative Arts Building

Drop-In Advising

Ray Tadio will be advising Dance majors and minors in his office, Theatre majors and minors can join us in the Casa Blanca Room.

Mode: In-person
When: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: CA 164 (Dance majors and minors), CA 158 (Theatre majors and minors), Creative Arts Building

Women & Gender Studies

Drop-In Advising

Mode: Online
When: 10 a.m. – Noon
Contact: jyhua@sfsu.edu

No Zoom link

Drop-In Advising

Mode: In-person
When: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: HUM 437, Humanities Building
Contact: jyhua@sfsu.edu

 

 

Drop-In Advising

Mode: In-person
When: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: HUM 437, Humanities Building
Contact: jyhua@sfsu.edu