Opening Convocation

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Resource Fair and Morning Refreshments

Time: 8:30 – 9:50 a.m. 
Location: Creative Arts Studio 1

Convocation

Time: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 
Location: McKenna Theater

Agenda

Opening Remarks
Jackson Wilson – Chair, Academic Senate, Professor of Recreation, Parks & Tourism
 

State of the University
Lynn Mahoney – President, San Francisco State University
 

Faculty, Staff & Student Leadership

  • Brad Erickson – President, SFSU Chapter, California Faculty Association
  • Matt Itelson – Organizing Chair, SFSU Chapter, CSU Employees Union
  • Mirna Vasquez – Chair, SFSU Staff Council
  • Elsy Hernandez-Monroy – Vice President of Academic Affairs, Associated Students
     

Distinguished Faculty & Staff Awards
Don Endo – Chair, SFSU Foundation Board
 

Introduction of New Faculty

  • Amy Sueyoshi – Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Carmen Domingo - Dean, College of Science & Engineering
  • David Landy – Dean, College of Liberal & Creative Arts
  • Andreana Clay – Dean, College of Health & Social Sciences

 

Closing
Jackson Wilson – Chair, Academic Senate, Professor of Recreation, Parks & Tourism