Cesar Chavez Student Center Annual Report 2008

2008–2009 Annua l Repor t

Cesar Chavez Student Center | San Francisco State UniversityEmpower. Serve. Revolutionize.

To provide, maintain and develop facilities, programs and support services that promote and enrich the educational, social and cultural needs and objectives of our richly diverse campus and local communities.

Our Mission: 3

Our Vision:

A Student Center of excellence for programs and facilities that provide a nurturing, supportive and engaging environment.

Student Center Governing Board Members

Darlington Nwaokoro

Derek Aitken

Don Scoble

Edwin Johnson

Guy Dalpe

Jackie Husary

Jacqueline Mendez

John Saadeh

Kit Bomar

Lily Cortez

Dr. Linda Buckley

Nathalie Granados

Paloma Dudum-Maya

Raul Amaya

Dr. Rebecca Toporek

Samuel Brown

Sokhom Mao

Tyler Cornfield

Dr. Will Flowers

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39Financial Statements

25Services & Operat ions

11Events & Faci l i t i e s

Table of Contents:

31Programs & Ini t iat ives

03Introduct ions

A Word From The Managing Director

For the Student Center, 2008/09 proved to be a challenging fiscal year. It was a period in which we experienced the beginning of an economic

downturn that is severely impacting both State and University budgets, and

reducing the higher eduction opportunities for all Californians. In spite of

the effects the downturn is having, the Student Center has adjusted to its

varied impacts while keeping its mission and vision alive as it remains

steadfast in its commitment to being a Center of excellence for serving the

social, educational and cultural needs of the SFSU comunity.

Due to the tireless efforts of staff to pursue new sources of revenue and focus

on making the operations more efficient and cost-effective the Center continues

to offer its full range of programs and services to the campus community.

This year the Center received it’s first grant in support of opening the library

component of the Richard Oakes Multicultural Center and improved on its

prior successes in the short term rental program. Both of these newer revenue

generating sources offer great potential upside in the years to come. On the

operations side staff pushed to meet our vision of excellence while constantly

holding the line on costs. An active commitment on the part of all departments

helped the center realize a significant positive variance between budgeted

and actuals which reduced the impact of the downturn on our operating net.

Guy Dalpe

Managing Director of

Student Center Governing Board

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The year proved to have memorable successes in spite of the

“belt tightening” with the Center hosting more campus related

events than any prior year. The breadth of the events was also

significant, with concerts, lectures, festivals, art exhibits and

educational programming highlighting the varied mix. This was

also a year where we continued to support and fund relatively

newer programs such as the computer lab and meet our com-

mitment to improving the building infrastructure through such

projects as the pyramid amphitheater renovation.

Our success, and our reputation as an exemplary auxiliary within

the California state university system would not have been pos-

sible without the continued support of you, the students, faculty

and administration of San Francisco State University.

The pages of the accompanying annual report provides a quick snapshot of the Center’s campus face. I hope that in reviewing it you gain a deeper understanding about all we do to serve the campus community.

A Word From The Chair Of The Board

In these challenging times, it is more apparent than ever how critical the role of the Student Center is for the Students of SF State. Our efforts in providing a safe and comfortable space for students to meet and organize with other students who will develop, support, and nurture their ideas and goals has made SF State a better place for all who utilize its services.

The year began with improvement as construction continued on the new J. Paul Leonard Library which is set to open in 2011. In addition, renovation of the Cesar Chavez Student Center Terrace level seating will give us and the students something to look forward to as we offer more opportunities and a unique perspective that is a tradition here at SF State. The highly anticipated outdoor level seating will re-open towards the end of the current year.

Please take the time to review our annual report which features all that we have accomplished over the course of the past fiscal year and our continuing efforts to position ourselves financially and programmatically for years to come.

Raul Amaya

Chair of Student Center

Governing Board

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It isn’t the design or the dimension that make this building great; It is the dedication of the staff, the commitment of our vendors, and the spirit of the students. All of these wonderful people make this center an experience that extends far be-yond these walls and will leave a legacy for students now and in the future.

Every decision made is a decision to better the life and experience of not only students at SF State but our faculty, staff and all those who share a part of our community here at SF State and the Cesar Chavez Student Center.

We empower studentsto effect change within the context of the University.

Events & Faci l i t ies 11

Left : A student performs at the fourth annual Asian and Pacific Islander Celebration.

Whether a weekly meeting or a huge annual celebration, at the student center we are able to put student organizations first. In 2008/2009, the Student Center provided a location for a huge variety of events, with an estimated total attendance of 84,190 people, mainly students.

Our staff assist student organizations hold successful events. We facilitate collaboration with other student organizations and with groups off-campus. Our staff aim to ensure that students learn from the process, about issues such as risk management and the importance of timely publicity.

The 30,000 creative, busy and vibrant students at SF State have a myriad of passions and interests, and they need a place to host events.

Meeting Services

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# of events # of hours

University Departments & Orgs. 885 4,536

Student Groups & Orgs. 2,777 7,551

Events during 2008/09 include:

2008/09 Events Statistics:

The Student Center is one of the first buildings

that students see, as we hosted the New Student

Orientation in Summer 2008. The New Faculty

orientation was also hosted here.

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• In August 2008, Sneak Preview events introduced

4,500 students and parents to the SF State campus.

• In October 2008 we hosted the College of Ethnic

Studies symposium in commemoration of the

40th Anniversary of the strikes at SF State.

This was 4 days of panel discussions, lectures

and celebrations throughout the Student Center.

• Outside organizations, such as the CSU union

quarterly meetings, which met in Summer 2008.

• Expanding Horizons with Biology brought

400 Middle School girls in on a Saturday.

• Muslim Students Fastathon is held annually at

the Student Center.

• Live feed of Democratic National Event,

with College of Behavioral Sciences.

The presidential lecture series, culminating

on November 4th election for Obama.

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1,0005000

Jack Adams Hall 312

230

56

159

77

20

618

650

85

281

85

Rigoberta Menchu Hall

Rack-N-Cue Gamesroom

The Depot

Plaza Level Locations

Malcolm X Plaza

Main Lawn

T-160

T-153

Richard Oakes Multicultural Center

Delmy E. Rodriguez Room (T-152)

Rosa Parks Rooms (A–F)

# OF EVENTS BOOKED

EVEN

T SP

AC

ES

1,500 2,000 2,500

2,139

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The Year in Numbers

These numbers represent the hours of information,

entertainment, planning and discussion that fill

the walls of the Cesar Chavez Student Center

throughout the academic year. Students learn

beyond the classroom, enhancing their studies

with extracurricular experiences.

Conference Spaces

Entertainment Spaces

Outdoor & Tabling Spaces

Meeting Rooms

Lengend

16 The Art Gallery

The gallery showcases seven exhibitions of both student and professional work per year, and aims to attract diverse audiences through socially rele-vant and cutting-edge art. The Art Gallery primarily serves an important demographic comprised of students ages 18-24, and reaches an audience of approximately 3,500 annually.

The Art Gallery exists as a student-run and student-funded venue dedicated to bringing the visual and interdisciplinary arts to the multicultural student body on campus.

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Fall 2008 exhibits:

Contained Reflections [ fig. 1 ] an installation piece by globally

renowned artist Carolina Convers

Lollipops and Threads [ fig. 2 ] an exhibition that associated new

works by danyol and the recent art school graduate Jai Carrillo

Communities Without Borders [ fig. 3 ] David Bacon’s photo

documentary about the transnational communities created by

migration, spanning borders in a globalized world.

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Spring 2009 exhibits:

GWEILO [ fig. 4 ] an exhibition showcasing work created by the art

and wardrobe departments of Distant Thunder Films in conjunction

with students from the SF State Cinema Department.

Wild Wild East [ fig. 5 ] an exhibition showcasing Huang Yan,

Liu Xiaodong, Don Ed Hardy, and Debbie Han.

cant trust VANDALZ [ fig. 6 ] graffiti art show featuring work

by five self-taught urban artists.

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fig. 7

Wild Wild East

“It’s really refreshing to see some modern/

contemporary Chinese artwork here at State.

Makes me miss the days of exploring the galleries

at 798 district in Beijing.” —Luciana Huang

“Fantastic show!

My favorite so far.” —Jeff Ray

“Thanks for putting together such a diverse

collection. I got to see a bit of everything from

statues to paintings to 3-D works! Loved it!

Ed Hardy’s presence is a bonus to an already

wonderful show! Great job.” —Jennifer

Hues

“Some really cool work!! Definitely loved E. Den.

So many colors; vibrant rich deep colors, soft

warm tones. Pink also killed it! Great work.”

—Anonymous

“Lovely. Fantastic!!” —Connie Zhang

Summer 2009 exhibits:

Hues [ fig. 7 ] a student call-for-entries show featuring works in all

mediums that focus primarily on one color or shade.

Visitors' Comments:

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Our arcade games are well known throughout the city and many of our tournaments are a draw for off-campus players, providing machines that are comparable to Tilt at the Metreon. The Street Fighter 4 tournament had a jack pot of $360 from the $10 buy-in, and this year the Student Center’s techs projected the game onto the wall for the audience.

Rack-N-Cue also houses 5 Brunswick Gold Crown tables which are re-felted every year. The annual tournament qualifies winners through to the ACUI regional tournament. The Student Center fully sponsored the top 3 men and women, paying for their travel, lodging and entrance fee.

The Rack-N-Cue provides billiard tables and arcade games for student entertainment.

Rack-N-Cue Gamesroom

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”“For less than a ticket to a show at the Warfield, I can play the drums,

strum Japanese pop music on a faux guitar, shoot a round of pool

and dance my butt off in a game of Dance Dance Revolution...

all right here on campus.

I inadvertently discovered the RNC when I was

a freshman, lost in the student center hallways

while looking in vain for a bathroom. I hadn’t

seen a real arcade in years and my jaw dropped.

Cabinets, (that are commonly known as arcade

machines) line the bottom floor of the Cesar

Chavez Center like rocks on a riverbed,

and they’re often crowded with eager students,

ready to play. Everyday, students like me who

need a quick break from school spend hundreds

of quarters at this magical, underground arena

of fun. For less than a ticket to a show at the

Warfield, I can play the drums, strum Japanese

pop music on a faux guitar, shoot a round of

pool and dance my butt off in a game of Dance

Dance Revolution... all right here on campus.

From “Ditch the porter, drop a quarter.”

McKinley Noble

Rack-N-Cue in the Golden Gate [X]Press (09.10.08)

The Depot provides open space for all ages entertainment where few exist in San Francisco, and it is becoming increasing important to the campus community as the numbers of students living on campus rise.

The Depot

The Depot, on the Lower Conference Level of the building, is a space with multi-faceted programming:live concerts, televised sports, open mics and comedy acts.

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Various calendars and posters produced for events at The Depot.

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We maintain a quality staff and facility.

We provide the best services at affordable prices.

Services & Operations 25

Left : The Information Desk staff is the public face of our building and for many people their first port of call.

26 Information Desk

Who do you speak to when you call our main number—(415) 338-1112? Need a table for Malcolm X plaza for outreach for your student organization? Posting a flyer? Lost? Searching for the Associated Students office? Wondering where T-160 is for a round table discussion on the finer points of calculus?

They are the public face of our building and for many people their first port of call. Stop by next time you have a question. The Information Desk sells 20,000 MUNI passes and 6,000 BART passes annually and is open and staffed as long as building is open.

Our info desk staff are here to help.

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Asia Express:

Owner: Frank & Shally Meng

Cuisine: Asian

Duration: 1997–Present

Café 101

Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi

Cuisine: Coffee and Pastries


Vendors

Carmelina La Petite

Owner(s): Carmen Narciso

Cuisine: Healthy Eats


Gold Coast Grill

Owner(s): Mazen Fakhouri

Cuisine: American


Pizza & Pasta

Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros

Cuisine: Italian


Natural Sensations

Owner(s): Jack & Reem Mizirawi

Cuisine: Healthy Eats


New York Minute

Owner(s): Osvaldo Castaneda

Cuisine: Deli


The Pub

Owner(s): Ferras Jweinat

Cuisine: American


Taqueria Girasol

Owner(s): Marco Ballesteros & Carmen Narcisco

Cuisine: Latin


Jessie’s Hothouse

Owner(s): Robert & Julissa Darden

Cuisine: Soul Food & African

Duration: Since January 2008

Tuk Tuk Thai

Owner(s): Allam El Qadah

Cuisine: Thai

Duration: Since July 2009

The Student Center hosts major food and retail service facilities——and is proud to have traditionally supported services that include fam-ily owned restaurants and ethnically diverse cuisines. The Campus Book-store, recognized as an "anchor" tenant since the building's opening, plays a major role in supporting the Center's student directed programs and services. The variety and diversity of these offerings helps identify the value and uniqueness of the Center to the campus community.

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Our non-student staff play an important role in the organization, sharing their years of experience and professional skills with our student staff. The Student Center is honored that the following people stayed with us for many years before retiring. We wish them the very best in their future endeavors!

Manuel Castillo

George Elias

Geraldine Gonzalez

Nestor Guerzon

Dian Isom

The Cesar Chavez Student Center recognizes and values the long-term commitment of many of our staff.

Staff News

Cesar Chavez Student Center retirees:

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This year there was a focus on the rain infiltration occurring through the the exterior amphitheater. Due to the water damage the use of the space within the pyramid underneath was extremely limited. The repairs were extensive and required that the concrete seating of the amphitheater be removed and replaced.The completed repairs will allow the Center to recapture the internal pyramid space and move forward with expanding the computer/study area in 2010.

Maintaining the fabric of our unique building is an ongoing task.

Building News

Construction Projects in 2008:

Compost/Recycle Containers:

Installed throughout the building

Temporary Computer Lab:

12 computer stations

West Plaza Patio Furniture:

Construction started the first week of July

New Restaurant:

Construction of Tuk Tuk Thai

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Students and faculty meeting at the Richard Oakes MultiCultural

Center for the Annual Malcolm X Celebration

We value and actively develop diversity.

We revolutionize the model of student centers, through example, in the United States.

Programs & Initiatives 31

Left : Students dance with Aztec Dancers at the 14th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration.

Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation, the new resource library and archive now has materials on multiculturalism, focusing on Richard Oakes and the occuption of Alcatraz Island.

Richard Oakes (Mohawk) was a leader of a group of students and native activists who occupied Alcatraz island in the bay by San Francisco. The library might be a small physical space, but our website is an online branch, allowing us to reach much bigger audiences than is possible from our physical location. For a full list of materials available for use in the library, and for additional resources, visit us at www.romclibrary.org.

The ROMC was proud to open the doors of our new Resource Library and Archive.

Richard Oakes Multicultural Center & Library

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The classroom has its own history and its own

language, all of which can exclude students from

diverse ethnicities. The ROMC library, housed in a

student-governed and student-staffed building,

creates a different environment.

As a place they call their own, students and Bay

Area community activists can continue to learn

beyond the classroom.

These lessons empower people to foster change

both on campus and in the communities that

surround SF State.

Honor your graduate:

Donate a book in his/her name

www.romclibrary.org/DonateABook

Richard Oakes Multicultural Center & Library

ROMC Library:

Top: The Malcolm X Celebration committee meets in the ROMC.

This program lowers our carbon footprint and educates students on key areas of conservation and re-use. Separate containers for trash, recycling and composting have been placed in key areas throughout the building.

Students volunteer to educate patrons to separate their trash out correctly. We work with Professor Carlos Davidson so that students in eco-classes or industrial environment classes obtain credit for their hours.

We have also created a new student position of Sustainability Coordinator, and have welcomed Emily Naud.

The Student Center started a series of new green initiatives in March 2009.

Green Initiatives

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Mission High School Program

For over ten years the Student Center has worked with the Special-Educa-tion Program at Mission High in San Francisco, which has the oldest and biggest program assisting children and young adults with disabilities in the city. Between 3-5 students are provided an opportunity to work at the Student Center each semester and obtain valuable working skills. They assist the building operators as well as the Operations team to maintain areas of our building during its busy lunch time, when literally thousands of students access our building.

ALLY Program

We are proud of a new partnership with New Doors Ventures’, providing a worksite for their ALLY program interns. The program provides job training and mentorship through paid internships for San Francisco at risk youth. John Abdullah got a taste of the Student Center’s work through all our departments. Many thanks to John and the ALLY program.

From painting the building with

our engineers to setting up sounds

systems with our techs to filing

meeting minutes at the business

office, John saw how much goes on

behind the scenes. He was also the

public face of the building, assisting

building managers ensure that all

the myriad of events run smoothly.

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Building Heroes – Delmy Rodriguez

Delmy Rodriguez began her work at the Cesar

Chavez Student Center in 1984 as a bus-person

and was later promoted to a facility worker on

the evening shift. The building users and staff

benefited greatly from the numerous contributions

of this loyal and dedicated employee.

One evening, as she went about her normal

tasks, she collapsed and fell into a coma.

Rebuilding her health was difficult and brought

many health challenges that finally took her life

a short months later, in July 1998.

Delmy was only 41 years old at the time of her death.

Her smile, in particular will always be remembered.

She was born in San Salvadore, El Salvadore

on August 22, 1955. From 1975-1979 she studied

Room T-152 has a special place in our hearts.The Cesar Chavez Student Center has a strong program of naming spaces and creating murals in honor of people and communities whose lives and struggles for equality inspire students and staff everyday. On August 20, 2004, the Board and staff celebrated naming T-152 the “Delmy Rodriguez Meeting Room.”

Psychology at the National University of San

Salvador. In search of a better life and to flee

from her country’s harsh Civil War, Delmy and

her eldest son, Emerson, emigrated to the US

in 1980 and settled in San Francisco in 1981.

Her rich history with SF State includes her father’s

13 year employment at the Student Center, her

husband Julio, who worked for many years in

Plant Operations, and her son’s enrollment

on the campus.

The Student Center is honored to have her

memory preserved in the “Delmy Rodriguez

Meeting Room.”

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T-142 was named af ter Delmy Rodr iguez on August 20, 2004

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We increase financial stability and economic efficiency.

Financial Statements 39

Statement of Activit ies (2008/2009)

REVENUES

TOTAL REVENUES

TOTAL EXPENSES

Student Union Transfers

Rental Income

Support Services

Net Investments Loss

Interests & Other Income

Recreation / Leisure Activities

General Student Services

Management & General

Program & Student Activities

General Student Services

$2,853,680

$754,337

$547,074

($366,484)

$296,602

$70,545

$62,185

$4,217,939

$4,431,677

$3,862,145

$527,412

$222,120

($213,738)

$5,602,344

$5,388,606

EXPENSES

Total Change in Net Assets

Net Assets - Beginning of the Year

Net Assets - End of the Year

41Statement of Financial Posit ion (2008/2009)

ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

Cash AccountsCashInvetsmentsTotal Cash

Accounts ReceivableAccounts ReceivableNotes ReceivableTotal Receivables

Equipment & Leasehold Improvements

LiabilitiesAccounts ReceivableOther Short Term LiabilitiesDeffered RevenueTotal Liabilities

Net AssetsNet Assets, July 1, 2008Current Operations ReservePlant Fund ReserveTotal Net Assets

$46,064$4,759,089

$4,805,153

$239,364$632,873$872,237

$1,164,081

$6,841,471 $6,841,471

$349,248$166,652$936,965$1,452,865

$4,364,592$512,007$512,007

$5,388,006

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

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Hardy Wilson, Student Center Publicity Staff

Dan Zhou

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