But the semester has begun, and I think we shall lower the Black Flag of Irony for the next three months.
Here's the nice list. It's hopeful and open-hearted. Time enough to get all crabbed and sour later on. Heck, even though I am pretty crabbed and 99 and 44/100ths percent sour, I may just go for a certificate myself.
The Dean’s Syllabus: USF, the City, and Beyond
Jennifer E. Turpin, Dean
http://artsci.usfca.edu/
http://www.usfca.edu/studentacademicservices/index.html
As part of its mission, the
The Must-Do List:
At USF:
1. Attend a concert or play at USF: www.usfca.edu/vpa/pa/performances.html
See the talents of your fellow students in a production sponsored by the Performing Arts Department.
2. Attend an art opening at the Thacher Gallery: www.usfca.edu/library/thacher/
A public art crossroads in USF’s main library, the Thacher Gallery is a forum where creativity, scholarship, and community converge. Each year the Thacher Gallery presents exhibitions that probe community and aesthetic issues, multicultural and interfaith dialogue, and the urban
3. Talk to at least one Professor in your major/minor
In addition to knowledge learned in books, your professors can offer advice on life after college as well as ideas on how to reach your goals, if you ask. Make an appointment to see your professor at a time other than for academic advising.
4. Attend a reading or presentation by a visiting writer or scholar
Many of the academic programs sponsor a wide variety of readings and scholarly presentations throughout the academic year. I especially recommend that you attend the annual social justice lecture.
5. Visit one of the College’s centers or institutes
The
6. Join at least one student organization: http://www.usfca.edu/universitylife/get_involved.html
There are many student organizations on campus, including academic honor societies, cultural organizations, and special interest groups.
In The City:
7. Get a “rush” ticket to the
“Rush” tickets are sold at the symphony on the day of the performance and are more affordable for students than advance purchase tickets.
8.
Founded in 1953, City Lights is one of the few truly great independent bookstores left in the
9. Attend a religious service for a religion/denomination other than your own
10. Visit at least one of the major museums in
There are several museums in
11. Take a ferry to
In addition to offering spectacular views of the entire Bay Area and several recreational activities,
12. Visit the
Each neighborhood has a culture, history, architecture, and personality of its own.
13. Take a Native American focused tour of
The takeover of
14. Visit one of the city’s many cultural centers
Abalone (the Native American Cultural Center), the Irish Cultural Center, the Chinese Cultural Center, the Arab Cultural and Community Center, and the Russian Center are just a few of the many cultural centers San Francisco has to offer. Visit a center that relates to your own heritage, or learn more about a culture different than your own.
15. Visit the
The California Academy of Sciences, the fourth largest natural history museum in the
16. Visit the Exploratorium: www.exploratorium.edu/
The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity – regardless of your age or familiarity with science.
17. Walk from USF through
18. See the Balmy Alley Murals in the
The colorful Mission District is the capital of
And Beyond:
19. Participate in a USF international experience
USF offers a number of international programs, study abroad opportunities, and immersion experiences through University Ministry.
20. Contact a USF alumnus in your major: www.usfca.edu/alumni
Contacting one of the many USF alumni is a great way to find out about potential career opportunities and network with potential employers. Visiting an alumni-sponsored event is another way to meet graduates of USF.
Certificate of Completion:
While you will not receive a grade for this “class”; if, upon graduation, you submit a brief journal chronicling your reflections on each of these assignments to my office (
Welcome to USF and
1 comment:
Dear Michael:
The teachers and students of the "San Ignacio de Loyola" school of Piura, Perú, will be very happy if you could help us to make contacts with secondary students in jesuits americans schools. We want to make more relevant the English learning. Please see our web page: http://www.colegiosanignacio.edu.pe/abp/ and write to: Walter Rodríguez: walternilo@hotmail.com; Ricardo Riofrío: rig175@hotmail.com
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Regards from Piura
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