Jackson, who was a lecturer and adviser in the Journalism Department and previously worked in the University's Office of Public Affairs as news bureau manager, died March 7 at age 55. The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education in Oakland has created a fellowship in memory of Jackson. The lecture is free and open to the public. The Academic Senate will meet tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nob Hill Room of the Seven Hills Conference Center. There will also be a discussion of Chancellor Charles Reed's proposal that the CSU offer a doctorate in education.
All faculty are welcome.
The Office of Human Resources is kicking off a program to recognize outstanding contributions by SFSU staff members with a request for nominations. Program winner will receive a free reserved parking spot on campus for one month or the equivalent in public-transportation expenses, a gift certificate for four full lunches at a campus restaurant of the winner's choice, a thank you letter from President Robert A. Corrigan, and an article in a University publication and on the University's Web site. The program is accepting nominations now and will present its first award in May. Staff, faculty, supervisors and students may make nominations. The STAR program will be administered by the Human Resources Professional Development unit with nominations and selection conducted by the 10-member STAR Program Committee, which will be made up of representatives from all areas of the University. Winners will be selected at random from all eligible nominees.