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PSFA NEWSLETTER College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts November 2015 Editor in chief: Zoe Niederhauser CONTENTS Who are we? Upcoming events: Life After State PSFA College Council Open Forum PSFA College Council Highlights Told Through Twitter Join the Conversation Aztecs Rock Hunger Featured Organizations KCR Connect with us Jelwery Student Co-op Advertising Club @PSFA_Council PSFA Civil Core Want to Get Involved on Campus? /PSFACollegeCouncil Organizations in PSFA Who Are We? The PSFA College Council is the governing body for all students with majors and minors in the College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts. The College Council provides an opportunity for leadership involvement, networking, student advocacy, as well as extracurricular activities and programs that affect PSFA students. Specifically, we serve the college by providing: Opportunities to enhance leadership skills Assistance and support for activities and programs of student or- ganizations and academic departments of PSFA Funding for your organization’s events, food, travel and/or supplies A venue for discussing campus-wide initiatives Experiences to represent individual Schools and the College at university sponsored events, such as Convocation, Welcome Week, Explore SDSU and Commencement. Life After State Fourth Annual Alumni Event We cordially invite you to join us to share your experience during and after attending San Diego State. Pizza and light refreshments will be provided Tuesday, November 17 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Presented by PSFA College Council PLEASEPLEASE RSVP RSVP BYBY THURSDAY SUNDAY NOVEMBER,NOVEMBER 12 15 http://goo.gl/forms/SjYVn1wIKz *This event will take place in the Faculty Staff Club on Campus PSFA College Council Open Forum Join your psfa college council representatives for the bi-annual psfa open forum! We will be talking about topics and issues on campus relevant to psfa majors, including the new registration system starting spring 2016. organizations in the college of psfa will also be tabling! Date: Wednesday, November 17 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Aztec Student Union Courtyard Psfa College Council Highlights Told Through Twitter Join The Conversation @PSFA_Council Aztecs Rock Hunger October 22 - November 15 15% of San Diegans face “food insecurity,” which means that little or no food is avail- able at home. Of this percentage, 138,334 are children. The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank is working to combat hunger in San Diego by serving 370,000 San Diegans each month. Yet, it needs our help to continue doing so. For every $1 donated, the food bank can purchase 6 lbs. of food for hungry San Diegans, including fresh produce, a welcomed, healthy alternative. There are FIVE easy ways to donate: 1. Donate on the virtual pantry 2. Make a financial contribution at any Aztec Market 3. Place non-perishable food in the red bins throughout campus 4. Make a donation at the Oct. 23 and Nov. 14 football games 5. Donate to Aztec Proud 10% of cash proceeds will benefit students with food insecurities right here on campus. *This announcement is taken from the Official Associated Students Aztecs Rock Hunger Wesbite. **To learn more, visit: https://as.sdsu.edu/rocks-hunger/ San Diego State’s college radio station KCR, is presenting their very own concert series at Scripps Cottage on Saturday, November 14. Two of San Diego’s local artists, Holling and Nancy Sin, will make an appearance along with artist Swings from Washington D.C. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the entrance fee is $7.00. All ages are welcome! JEWELRY November 18 & 19 10a-3p SALE Opportunity 5th floor of Art South between Flor y Canto + and Everett Gee Jackson Galleries Drawing Suggested Donation of $5/drawing or 5 for $20 Buy Tickets from PSFA office, Art Office or at the sale Special Preview Sale!! November 16 5-8p ART South room 402 Annual Jewelry Sale Each year the Jewelry Student Co-op sponsors an on-campus jewelry sale. The sale will feature pieces made by current students and alumni of SDSU’s nationally ranked jewelry program. This is a great opportunity to find beautiful, unique gifts for yourself or others. Join us on November 18th and 19th from 10-2. We will be on the 5th floor of the art building. SDSU Ad Club provides community service in a number of ways. On this particular day, the club participated in a community outreach program which helps under privileged communities improve the quality of life for their children. Ad Club continuously hosts amazing guest speakers from successful advertising agencies within San Diego. For the month of November, CEO and President of Vitro Ad Agency Tom Sullivan and Creative Director of The Agency Joel Kordyak came to speak to Ad Club. October 27th, members of Ad Club at Traveling Stories In the spirit of Halloween and kindness, the PSFA Civil Core delivered Boo-grams made by the PSFA Civil Core and PSFA College Council to our adopted elementary class at Los Penasquitos Elementary School! We gave them pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, as well as handmade Halloween cards! @PSFACivilCore /PSFACivilCore Want to Get Involved On Campus? Come to one of our weekly meetings! When: Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Location: PSFA 200 Come to our Psfa Open Forum (Mentioned Earlier) at the Aztec Student Union, Wednesday November 18, 2-3 p.m. Check out the list of organizations in the College of PSFA on the next few pages! Organizations in the College of PSFA Advertising Club President: Fernanda Hasbrouk President Contact Information: [email protected] The SDSU Ad Club is a student organization that enables students at San Diego State to learn more about advertising as a profession. Our objective is to inform and involve students with advertising by providing agency tours, panels of guest speakers, internship opportunities, socials and resume/portfolio workshops. Air Force ROTC, Detachment 075 Honor Guard President: Jordan Tencati President: Contact information: [email protected] The mission of the Detachment 075 (Det 075) Honor Guard (HG) is to present and protect the National Colors, Air Force Colors, Guard weaponry and equipment with the utmost discipline and dedication, and to provide its members with the leadership needed and training demanded of these high expectations. American Society of Interior Designers Student Chapter President: Hope Wortham, President Contact Information: [email protected] Our A.S.I.D. Student Chapter strives to offer every member an opportunity to network with Interior Design professionals, and provides a bridge between the academic experience and professional practice. We encourage students to become active A.S.I.D. members and unveil their true potential. Ceramic Arts Association President: Sam Lopez President Contact Information: [email protected] The San Diego State University (SDSU) Ceramic Arts Association is established to support the educational mission of the ceramics area in the School of Art, Design and Art History (the School). Activities include bringing visiting ceramic artists to campus for lectures, critiques and demonstrations; providing related texts, periodicals and source materials for students beyond those available in the library; and assisting students in attending national educational ceramic conferences while promoting exhibition opportunities. An over-arching goal is to promote the ceramics program to attract the best quality students. The Association generally promotes the ceramic area through volunteer efforts and social activities. Chamber Music Association President: Scott Johnson President Contact Information: [email protected] The purposes of the CMA are to promote and facilitate the study of chamber music at San Diego State University through expediting and organizing various events for students and faculty interested in chamber music. Film Society: “It’s For The Big Screen” President: Daniel Galuppo President Contact Information: [email protected] This club is a great place for creative individuals to make connections, to learn about how they can get involved in SDSU student film productions, and provides an environment for students to get help from other club members on their film related projects. Furniture Design Association President: Sophie Glenn President Contact Information: [email protected] Our purpose is to promote and educate Furniture Designers. Jewerly Student Co-op President: Molly Gabbard President Contact Information: [email protected] To serve as a creative collective focused on advancement of metalworking techniques and continuing the practice of instruction of old methods. National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Amanda Richlin, [email protected] The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is a non-profit, student-run organization that strives to provide students with the opportunity to build relationships, enhance professional development, and understand the importance of diversity in the workplace. We will also form strong relationships with selected high schools to foster the importance of education, professional behaviors, and the opportunities available within the hospitality industry. Lodging Management Student Association President: Madelein Tse President Contact Information: [email protected] The purpose of this organization is to provide a platform to bridge education and the professional lodging industry. Meeting and Events Student Association President: Jennifer Lutz President Contact Information: [email protected] To provide opportunities for personal and professional develop-