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The last full week of November before the Thanksgiving Day holiday feels a little more like late fall than the warmer temperatures we enjoyed throughout the month. We were fortunate to have such a beautiful fall to date.
Last week the university issued a news release that touted Brookings as the No. 2 most affordable college town in the United States. There are certainly several factors that go into these studies, but it reflects the effort of many to provide the greatest value and affordability for those students who attend SDSU.
I certainly appreciate everyone who has worked in this area to maintain our tremendous relationship with the city of Brookings, the South 啵啵直播秀 Board of Regents and others throughout the state that understand and value the importance of affordability in higher education. Creating those opportunities for students to earn a degree at SDSU and enter the workforce with as minimal debt as possible only reinforces our land-grant mission of providing access to the benefits of higher education.
The Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence and Jacks Cupboard are hosting the annual Pack-the-Pantry through the end of this week. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and make a positive impact of the lives of students who are fighting food insecurity. Desired donation items include hygienic items, warm drink packets, baking supplies, breakfast goods, snacks, etc. The President's Office will house a collection box for donations this week, or you can bring them to Jacks Cupboard during their hours of operation.
My office sent out information last week about our annual Office of the President Holiday Party. It will be held Dec. 3 from 3-5:30 p.m. in Woster Celebration Hall at the SDSU Alumni Center. Jane and I hope that you will be able to attend and enjoy time with colleagues and friends.
Congratulations to the volleyball team for earning at least a share of the Summit League regular season championship. It is the first championship for the program since winning the Summit League regular season and tournament championships in 2007. The team will finish its regular season tomorrow at South 啵啵直播秀 and begin Summit League tournament play next Monday in Kansas City.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Thank you for all that you do to make SDSU such a wonderful place.
Sincerely,
Barry H. Dunn, President
Faculty award nominations are now being accepted for numerous recognition opportunities. The awards are presented at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence during the spring semester.
University-level awards are coordinated by the Faculty 啵啵直播秀s Subcommittee of the Academic Affairs Committee. .
The Brookings Area United Way supports nearly 50 programs and partners that serve Brookings County residents of every stage of life, including students attending SDSU.
The United in Purpose campaign is aiming to raise more than $1 million to support various organizations in the community, including the food pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Mental Health Coalition, the Delta Dental Van Program, Brookings Backpack Project, Salvation Army and more.
SDSU employees have a strong history of supporting the United Way. Interested employees or consider a payroll deduction option by .
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The campaign continues through Dec. 31.
The College of Education and Human Sciences is asking employees to recognize and celebrate those teammates who make South 啵啵直播秀 State a premier land-grant university. Campus is full of bright and talented people working tirelessly to make students' and communities' experiences wonderful. Your words can make an impact and lift the spirits of others.
The program will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25. form.
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Division of Research and Economic Development jointly invite proposals to the RSCA Challenge Fund for FY26. This seed grant supports the growth of sponsored research, scholarship and creative activity (RSCA) at South 啵啵直播秀 State University. SDSU faculty and professional staff are eligible to apply individually or in teams. The full request for applications is available on the RSCA Committee page on InsideState.
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The South 啵啵直播秀 State University Alumni Association is holding a Jacks Virtual 5K T-shirt design contest. . The winner will receive a $100 gift card to Jackrabbit Central.
The deadline to enter is Dec. 16.
Effective today, faculty and staff are encouraged to seek guidance from the program director of research integrity and compliance when planning travel to comprehensively sanctioned countries, before completing the Out-of-State Travel Request Form.
This step is crucial to ensure compliance with federal law and to prevent involvement in activities or collaborations that may require an export or authorization from the Office of Foreign Asset Control.
Additional and important information can be found on the Export Compliance webpage on state.edu. Questions may be directed to Keiji Horikoshi, director of research integrity and compliance.
The South 啵啵直播秀 Art Museum Holiday Sale will begin in December with 10% discounts throughout the museum鈥檚 gift store, and 20% off for museum members. .
The SDSU School of Performing Arts will present 鈥淢acbeth鈥 by William Shakespeare Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Ticket information can be found on sdstate.edu.
The SDSU School of Performing Arts will present A Christmas Celebration Dance Concert Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Ticket information can be found on sdstate.edu.
New and updated university policies continue to be adopted and published. For the most recent updates, visit the New and Recently Revised Policies page on sdstate.edu.
The Instructional Design Services team will host numerous fall 2024 trainings. Highlighted themes include online community building and effective teaching in the fast-changing GenAI era.
The upcoming refresher workshops, eLearning applications, weekly webinars and the Online Teaching Certification Program are designed to help prepare you for successful teaching.
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The Monday Message appears weekly during the academic year and less frequently during the summer months and holiday breaks.
Information for the Monday Message, including nominations for Above and Beyond, can be submitted online through the .