CAMPUS CURRENTS

G G U ’s S t u d e n t M a g a z i n e
 These are important keys to succeeding in your
commitment.

You have come to Golden Gate University from another place.

For some of you, that place is geographic: You have left family and friends in
another part of the world or nation to attend GGU. You may have stayed in your same
geographic place but come to GGU in cyberspace. Or perhaps that other place is
professional: You are preparing to end the type of work you’ve been doing to make a career move.
For most of you, the place that you’ve come from is personal. You’ve set into motion a change in
the direction of your life. For many of you, all of these apply.

But whether the place you came from is a different latitude and longitude, a line of work that no
longer fits, or a reordering of your life, this journey requires a multi-level commitment.
If all you do is bury yourself in books, then you’ll wear yourself down and out. To function at an
optimal level, you want to be charged with the right grade of fuel – enough sleep, the best food and
adequate exercise.

long run, hurt success. Getting at least 8-hours

Eat of sleep a night is optimal. A rested mind is a
Junk food may seem easier – but in the long run, sharp mind.
you’ll pay a price. Good nutrition is another es-
sential part of mental functioning. While some Move
foods can help you think more clearly (like blue- This means exercising more than your eyes and
berries), better yet is a well-rounded diet that em- hands (that thing that happens when you read
phasizes foods that are green in color (the darker from one page or screen to the next). But it also
the better) and that you can eat without open- doesn’t mean going to extremes. One small exam-
ing a can or box. You’ll experience rewards from ple is taking a break every 90 minutes instead of
planning ahead, cooking for yourself and bring- pushing through another two hours in the library.
ing your own food to campus. For times that Walk around the block – or just around the cam-
doesn’t work, our GGU Café in the Student Services pus. This kind of light exercise is re-energizing and
Center has wholesome soups, salads, fruits and helps your mind work efficiently. During the week,
vegetables – and some nearby restaurants also walk when you could ride (take the stairs unless
offer fresh foods to help you making the grade. you’re carrying a very heavy book bag). You’ll also
probably get to your destination faster. Another
idea is to check out this nifty website for a list of
Sleep terrific ways to experience the Bay Area’s beautiful
It turns out that getting enough sleep improves natural world. Scroll down to “ongoing activities”
not just memory, which helps with total cogni- or click on any month for some ways to regenerate
tive abilities. This helps all around and not just your energy when you’re not in class or at work.
at exam times. Skimping on sleep will, in the

http://sfbay.sierraclub.org/chapter/events/calendar.aspx
If you find that you’re getting stuck, it can help to get support and reinforcement from someone who
isn’t going to judge what you’ve been doing or not doing. The friendly staff of Wellness Resources
is glad to help you create a plan. We’re here to help you study well -- and live well.
Wellness Resources
wellness@ggu.edu
415-442-6578
 DON’T ‘ACHOO!!!’ TO
A COLD OR THE FLU

By Silvia Alejandra Chan

The Fall and Winter seasons are coming soon and this means flu season isn’t far behind.
There are many ways to prevent a cold or flu. In this article, I will discuss five ways to pre-
vent that bothersome ‘ACHOO!!!’. It is very important to live a healthy life and follow these rules:

Flu shot: Load up on Antioxi-

One of the most effective ways to prevent the flu
is to get a flu shot. The flu vaccine is available in
two forms, a shot and a nasal spray. According to
Highlight Health, the flu vaccine is 80% effective
against influenza in healthy adults. If you do not
know where to get the vaccine flu shot, and try
the newly enhanced Flu Clinic Locator, powered
by Google, which provides information on where
to find seasonal flu vaccinations near your home.
dants and Vitamin C:
Antioxidants are nutrients in our foods that can en-
hance immune defense and therefore reducing the
risk of catching a cold. Most commonly known an-
tioxidants are found in blueberries, tomatoes, liver
oil, broccoli, squash, nuts, eggs, fish, and peaches.
In addition, Vitamin C can also help protect you
from catching a cold or flu. Vitamin C is essential for
a healthy and strong immune system. You can buy
Vitamin C supplements at your closest drug store.

Wash Your Hands:

Wash your hands and do not touch your face:
Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct
contact. The most common way to catch the flu Exercise is for the Wise:
is to touch your own hands, nose, face, or mouth
with dirty hands. Someone who has the flu sneezes Exercise and get the right amount of sleep: By
onto their hand, and then touches the telephone, exercising three times a week for 30 minutes per
the keyboard, a kitchen glass would definitely pass day and sleeping 7 to 10 hours per day, you
the germs to your body. The germs can live for can live a healthier life and prevent a cold or flu.
hours so please remember to wash your hands of-
ten. If you can not find a sink nearby to wash your
hands, use hand sanitizer which is also very helpful.

H2O is the way to go:

Water flushes your system, washing out the poisons as it rehydrates you. A typical, healthy adult needs
eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids each day.
 The annual San Francisco LGBT Pride
Celebration 2010 was held at the Civic Center
Plaza, June 26-27, 2010.
This event is held yearly to support San Francisco’s advocacy of equal rights in the United States.

This year’s theme was “40 and Fabulous”, celebrating 40 years of this well-known San
Francisco tradition. The occasion was met by an array of festivities including the San
Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration Parade down Market St with almost 200 colorful floats.
Stalls were set up with a view of City Hall, in which bracelets, multi-colored sunglasses, aware-
ness campaigns, rainbow feathered boas, food stalls with sizzling meats (hotdogs, barbeque, etc),
were being sold and promoted. Of course, what made the event spectacular were the people
attending wearing all sorts of rainbow-colored costumes, most wearing next to nothing at all!

There was dancing in the streets, rainbows in clothing, flags, flashy beads, pins about every corner you
turn. Of course, the altruistic purpose of the whole celebration was not forgotten as there were volun-
teers left and right offering pins to be purchased in suppport of equal rights. The crowd ranged from
the youth to the older generation, with the youth prancing about in swimwear and skin tight suits while
the older generation patronized the likes of Cher, Liza Minnelli, and other icons in this colorful commu-
nity. Masks were even being sold with the faces of these icons, making the crowd quite a sight to see.
It was an exhilarating celebration held on one of the sunniest days of June, that consisted of performanc-
es, music, exhibitors, and celebrating the colorful and free-spirited LGBT community of San Francisco.
 By Sofia Soriano, MS IMC
Take Me Out To The BallGame
GGU Community Days
As a student at GGU, the old
work-before-play cliché exists,
however it’s nice once in a
while to take part in off-campus
events that bring the GGU com-
munity together. The Giants vs.
Mets game on July 17th was a
great example of such an event
since it afforded a unique
experience and opportunity for
many GGU and international
students to learn about a sport
long heralded and treasured as
“America’s Favorite Pastime”.
The Giants v Mets game is just
one of several events throughout
the year that the Office of
Student Affairs hosts for GGU
students, alumni and their guests
to get involved with
exciting activities hosted by the
City, and an opportunity for the
student population to re-connect
with the local community.
Tickets sold fast; the phone hot-
line was ringing non-stop with
demands from students to save
them seats.
Food, drink and conversation
flowed easily; the sounds of
chatter, excitement (and last-
minute explanations and predic-
tions!) filled the air.
from the Office of Student
Affairs and the IAA (International)
Department during the
Tailgating Party held before the
game at AT&T Park.
On entering the stadium, we were
greeted by a huge baseball glove
and Coke bottle, one of the main
attractions of AT&T Park. We
should all feel proud and fortunate
that we have one of the best base-
ball stadiums in the nation so close
to GGU. Huge screens entertained
us before the players walked onto
the field. The stadium erupted with
cheers. It wasn’t long before rule-
books were soon tossed aside as
we found ourselves chanting and
cheering along with the crowd,
our eyes riveted to the field. We
couldn’t help but be swept up by
the energy and excitement that
filled the stadium.
The day concluded with a fireworks
display. I can’t think of a more
perfect way to have ended the
night than with the night sky lit up
with bursts of color. All in all, it
was a thrilling experience. And who
knows, hopefully by this time next
year, I won’t even be needing my
rule-book.
GGU and the City while You Study
We live in a time where there will always be too much to do. So, stop and ask yourself two ques-
tions: “What do I need to do?” and “What do I want to do?” Here are some tips to help you
find time to take care of yourself with free or inexpensive activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
FIND TIME!
Arrange to meet with a librarian as early in the term
as you can. You are welcome to stop by the reference
desk, call 415 442-7244 or e-mail askalibrarian@ggu.
edu to make an appointment. Bring your syllabi and
our librarians will help you map out a research plan
for your course assignments so you can save time and
avoid late term stress. You can click on the Research
Assistance link on the University Library website http://
www.ggu.edu/university_library to access research
guides for the subjects you are taking and guidance on
how to cite sources appropriately. You can also link
to the amazing Assignment Calculator, where you can
type in the date your assignment is due, and the cal-
culator will help you plan your research step-by-step.
It is more efficient to start research in the li-
brary with the help of a librarian. We are here to
save you time and help you use the most effec-
tive resources more efficiently for your research.
FIND TIME...FOR OPPORTUNITIES!
On the University Library Website you can also
click on The Update to see a list of free events and
activities, including free film showings, local fes-
tivals and free music concerts. The list changes
every month, so be sure to e-mail adietrich@ggu.
edu to receive The Update in your e-mail at the
beginning of every month. See The Update link
on the University Library website for details.
Explore Pocket Parks and Other Magi-
cal Places near GGU on the second Thurs-
day of every month. We meet at noon in the
lobby at 536 Mission Street and explore magi-
cal places nearby - iconic, trademark San Fran-
cisco areas that you definitely cannot miss!
Check out your local visitors’ bureau.
The San Francisco Convention and Visi-
tors’ Bureau http://www.sfcvb.org/ has
an office at Powell and Market Street.
The weekly Lunchtime Stress Break sessions
sponsored by Wellness Resources are moving to
Wednesday noon. Check with Wellness Resources
http://www.ggu.edu/student_services/wellness_
resources, for more details on the Lunchtime Stress
Break sessions and also Wellness Wednesdays. Did
you know you can take a stress break any time, any-
where, for any length of time? Even a few minutes of
meditation can help restore the spirits on busy days.
You can also check the San Francisco City Guides
website http://www.sfcityguides.org/ for informa-
tion about free walking tours of the city. Check
out free museum days at http://www.bayareaon-
thecheap.com/attractions/museum-free-days/
You can learn about other events from the cal-
endar on the GGU website. Be sure to join us
for GGUtopia! on September 15, from 3-6 pm
in the plaza at 536 Mission Street. It is one of
many events sponsored by GGU Student Ser-
vices http://www.ggu.edu/student_services/.
Consider joining GGU clubs and professional orga-
nizations. While membership may not be free, stu-
dents can often join at a reduced rate. Benefit from
the opportunities they provide for networking and
learning more about your field. You may also wish
to volunteer to work with a nonprofit organization
that can help you network and build your resume.
Take advantage of the wonderful events and resources
provided by Center for Academic and Professional Suc-
cess www.ggu.edu/caps. Math and English tutors are
available to support you online or in-person at labs
located in the University Library. The Office of Ca-
reer Planning staff can help you plan and prepare for
your next career move and work with you in-person,
by phone or online. Register for an account at www.
ggucareers.com to access online career tools and sub-
scribe to CareerFlash, a popular, weekly newsletter
with career tips, recent job postings and information
on upcoming events. The library staff will also be glad
to help you research companies and industries for your
career development as well as your course assignments.
 Informational Interviewing:
How It Can Help You Get Ahead
By Sara Saeed- Intern, Office of Career Planning/Student, M.A.
Psychology-Counseling
An informational interview, when conducted properly, can be a useful networking tool. It can help
you build a network of contacts in your field of interest and it’s a great way to get the inside
scoop on what it really is like to work in a particular job.

Start by researching what industry you want to work in. Then narrow it down to a few companies, and
some particular jobs. Find people in those roles at those companies and ask them if you can meet
with them for 20-25 minutes. Let them know that you are interested in their career field and want to
know a little bit more about the job they do. One way to get in touch with potential contacts is through
the GGU group on LinkedIn. Many GGU alumni are members of the group and since these are people
you already have something in common with, it is a good way of establishing connections.

Remember that an informational interview is not about you; it is about the person you are interviewing. It
is an opportunity for you (the interviewer) to gain a better understanding of an industry, company, or a
particular job. This practice takes you beyond job descriptions and skill or education requirements. Ask
your interviewee what a typical day on the job is like for them. Ask them to tell you about the culture of
the company and what skills and characteristics one must possess to succeed in that role. Ask them what
steps they took to get to where they are right now and where they see themselves in five or ten years.

Conducting informational interviews will not only help you gain important information that could boost your
career but it will also get you comfortable with the idea of interviewing and communicating effectively. It
can increase your self-confidence and prepare you for a job interview in your field. Informational interviews
are a great way to pick up key topics of interest for people in the company or job that you want to see
yourself in. Ask your interviewee what economic, political, and social issues are affecting their career field.

Informational interviews are also a great way to expand your network. Ask your interviewee if they
can refer you to any colleagues that you can speak with.

Tips:
Keep in touch- this does not mean start
adding them on Facebook, Myspace, Twit-

• •
ter, and every other social networking site
Be clear about what you want to gain out there. You could ask them to connect
from the interview- know what your inter- with you on LinkedIn or even short email
ests are. This will help you ask questions after a few months will suffice. Ask them
that can get you the information you need. how they are doing and let them know

• •
of your progress in your career search.
Be thankful- sending a thank you card af-
ter your interview will not only show that
you were appreciative of their time, but Be polite- remember that this person is
also help the person remember you. taking time out of their day to speak to you.

Informational interviews help you build a long-lasting network. Effective informational interviews can
even lead to an internship or a job offer sometime in the future. At the very least, the information
you gain from your interview can help you improve your resume, cover letter, or interviewing skills.
For more ideas and tips, log onto GGU careers and access tutorials on informational interview-
ing through CareerBeam. You can also make an appointment with a career counselor at the Of-
fice of Career Planning to help review your request letters, thank you letters, or interview questions.
 Taking any GGU Online Classes?
Prepare for MOODLE!
By Lynette Webb and your CyberCampus Team
OK, so what on earth is a “Moodle”?

a) A cross between a poodle and a maltese

b) Wisconsin specialty: A casserole featuring noodles and mayonnaise

c) Google’s new mood-sensing plugin

(it offers suggestions like: “Why not search for ‘Michael Jackson lyrics’ when you’re less
cranky?”)

d) None of the above

Answer: d) None of the above

Moodle is actually the name of the award-win-

ning learning management system that Gold-
en Gate University will be adopting in Summer
2011. And, if you’re really curious, the strange
name is an acronym for Modular Object-Ori-
ented Dynamic Learning Environment (although
the “M” originally stood for “Martin” in hon-
or of the system’s inventor Martin Dougiamas).
CyberCampus, Golden Gate University’s on-
line learning department, has delivered classes
for more than a decade now. Over the past
13 years CyberCampus’ learning platform has
shifted a few times, but in 2011 its shift to
the Moodle system will mark the biggest leap
in design and function for students to date.

Moodle is being used to teach courses in big
schools, small schools, local schools (like San Fran-
cisco State University) and international schools
(like Open University in the UK which is the largest
online education provider in the world). In fact, as of
January of this year, more than 32 million students
in over 3 million courses use Moodle. And Moodle
will arrive in GGU’s own CyberCampus in 2011!
What will this mean for you and your online
courses? Well, your fully-online CyberCampus
courses and your Blended, Hybrid and WebEn-
hanced courses will have a fresh new look. And,
some of the semantics will be a bit different too.
For instance, if you’ve ever turned in papers to
the “Dropbox” area of CyberCampus you’ll now
be turning in papers to the “Assignments” area.
 Courses will still have lectures and discussions as well
as components like quizzes, videos, PowerPoint slide-
shows, etc. But, there’s more to look forward to, like
a greater availability of materials that can be viewed
on portable devices like your iPhone or Blackberry.

Another of Moodle’s many features allows you

to “subscribe” to any discussion so that you’ll
be automatically emailed if there is activity in it.

Don’t worry, CyberCampus will provide student tutorials before

the platform is launched so that you can get comfortable with
all the features before the Summer 2011 semester begins.

What will Moodle mean for Golden Gate University? One of

it’s most appealing characteristics is that it will be easier
for GGU to customize Moodle’s interface and functions
so that it best fits your needs. Moodle is open-source
software, meaning GGU can freely choose from the many
improvements made by Moodle programmers worldwide.

Ready to make the move to Moodle yet? You’ll be

happy you did. Mark your calendars for next summer!

A Message from CyberCampus

MAD FOR MOODLE

GGU’s NEW COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

By now you are no doubt aware of the university’s decision to migrate onto a new Course Man-
agement System, Moodle. It is a decision that has launched a complex project of course mi-
gration, training and implementation that will present challenges as well as vast opportunity; a
project that will benefit greatly from thoughtful planning, total commitment and collaboration.

At this early stage (instruction on the new platform will not begin until the summer of 2011), I would
like to introduce the names of some of the individuals who will be playing significant roles in this effort.
They will be serving as major conduits of information, both within the project and emerging from it.

Kathleen Hance (kate_hance@yahoo.com) - A former employee of GGU/CyberCampus, Kate will be

serving in the role of Project Manager.
Alan Roper (aroper@ggu.edu) - Another former employee and currently an adjunct colleague, Alan is
chairing the Faculty Senate’s technology committee.
Bob Fulkerth (bfulkerth@ggu.edu) - A member of the full-time faculty, Bob is coordinating the fall
Faculty Retreat during which more information on Moodle will be provided.

Please feel free to contact me (mweinbaum@ggu.edu), the CyberCampus Help Desk (cyber-
help@ggu.edu), or any of the above individuals with your questions, concerns and suggestions.

Marvin Weinbaum
Dean
CyberCampus
mweinbaum@ggu.edu
 Greetings Students!

I would like to express my warmest welcome to all you new students. Being a student at
Golden Gate University is your opportunity to make a difference in your life as well as oth-
ers. It is a chance for you to reach a higher potential and improve yourself. It is your time
to SHINE!

Golden Gate University is full of vivid student cultures, and the Student Government As-
sociation (SGA) is here to ensure that along with their studies, students can participate in
this cultural mix, making their experience at GGU a memorable and remarkable one. From
maintaining the Student Lounge which is located in the Plaza Level, to hosting different edu-
cational or entertaining events, the SGA is focused in building the student community and
enriching students’ lives outside of classrooms!

We understand that adapting to a new environment (or for many of you, a new country) is
always difficult. However, you are not alone. The SGA is always here to offer support and
assistance for students whenever needed. We are a fully-student run organization and are
the representative body of students. Students always welcome to submit your suggestions
or comments to the SGA, and we will try our best to get your voice heard. Our office is
located in the Student Lounge on Plaza level of the building. Please feel free to stop by
and introduce yourselves, or reach us via email at sga@ggu.edu.

We also welcome you to join the SGA’s Group on Facebook for up-
dates, participate or even volunteer for future events and become part of
the GGU community. We look forward to having a fun-filled year with you.

Sincerely,
Shirley Ho
President,
Student Government Association
 Profiles: Student Government AMEY PARAB
Association Current Positions
Vice President (Public Relations)- SGA
SHIRLEY HO
Undergraduate Degree
Current Positions Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics- Mumbai
President- SGA University, India
Diploma Engineering in Digital Electronics- MS-
Undergraduate Degree BTE, India
Bachelor of Science in Consumer Science- Uni-
versity of Wisconsin-Madison About Me
Currently pursuing MBA in Information Technol-
About Me ogy
Currently pursuing MS in Integrated Marketing

Hobby and Interests Hobby and Interests

Enjoy living in San Francisco and exploring its
charming local restaurants and endless events
in the Bay Area, traveling, listening to music,
meeting new people and learning about differ-
ent cultures and languages.
Sports, technology, music, reading, exploring
places and learning new things about them
Contact Email
amey_parab85@rediffmail.com

Contact Email
shirleyluciaho@gmail.com
nho@ggu.edu

SWAGAT KAJALE VISHWANG SHAH

Current Positions Current Position
Vice-President (Finance)- SGA Vice President of Public Administration- SGA

Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science- Bachelor of Commerce & Master of Commerce-
University of Pune, India. Gujarat University, India

About Me About Me
Currently pursuing MBA with emphasis on Op- Currently pursuing MBA Finance
erations and Information Technology.
Hobbies and Interests
Hobby and Interests Play Chess, Cricket & Volleyball & Listening
Listening Music, Volunteering for Non Profit Music.
organizations, Playing and Coaching Basketball,
Learning more about technology and its appli- Contact Email
cation in everyday life, Visiting National parks vishwang_shah_007@yahoo.com
and exploring wild life

Contact Email
swagatkajale@gmail.com
 Unusual Food Finds Within Walking
Distance of GGU
In case you are not aware, GGU is prestigiously positioned (not just academically) geographically in
San Francisco’s Financial District. Being among the concrete forest may not seem the most interesting
location for food finds. However, if you pay attention, you may find a lot of hidden treasures that you
may not notice even though you walk pass these streets on a daily basis. We may have already tried
or tired of the familiar nearby restaurants such as Salthouse, Yank Sing, Osha Thai, and not to men-
tion, fast food chains such as Chipotle, Mc Donald’s, Starbucks, etc. This article focuses on introduc-
ing the less noticeable eateries nearby campus that you may not be aware of....Happy Food-spotting!

If you are in the mood for:

If you like to get creative with remaining juicy and tender. The
your salads, this is the place to brown rice is option is a plus
be! Located right next to GGU, and the chewy texture goes per-
this place usually attracts long fectly with the flavorful curry…
queues during lunch hours. It of- Akiko’s Restaurant (431 Bush
fers organic, healthy, and fresh Street) This uniquely-designed
greens which you get to choose restaurant serves nigiri and
a wide variety of mixings, dress- sashimi made with only the fresh-
ings or simply order one of the est catches of the day. Also
Sandwich: The Sentinel (37 pre-designed salads or sand- has innovative sushi rolls, such
New Montgomery Street) wiches. Prices may be slightly as the “Volcano” and “Vivi”, as
Want to jazz up your usual sand- high for a salad, but the portion well as delicious udon noodles.
wich lunch a little, check out is huge and would surely leave
this cool little sandwich shop at you with a satisfied, full belly.
the corner of New Montgomery
and Stevenson! It has a simple
menu with only a few regu-
lar items, the rest are seasonal
or even changed daily. Recom-
mended: Corned Beef Sandwich
with Cabbage, Russian Dress-
ing, and Swiss – made with thick
and slightly buttered bread, the
sliced, juicy corned beef, cabbage
and melted cheese just makes
your day even more delightful.

Crepes: Creperie St. Germain

Japanese: Muracci’s Japanese
Curry (307 Kearny Street) Located right by the parking
This “hole in the wall” joint is
a true gem! Reminder: Japanese-
style curry is different from In-
dian/Thai-style, with a little bit
of sweetness mixed with spiciness
in the thick authentic sauce. The
Salad: Mixt Greens tonkatsu (pork cutlets) are al-
(560 Mission Street) ways freshly fried while the meat
(546 Howard Street)
lot across from GGU, this crepe
cart is open weekdays from
8am-3pm and 9pm-4am on Fri-
days and Saturdays for clubbers
catching a late bite. It serves
both sweet and savory crepes
made with organic buckwheat
and fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Indian: Curry Up Now food
cart (225 Bush Street; check
twitter for daily location)
One of the most interesting cur-
rent food trends in SF is to fol-
low the movable food carts. They
tend to travel around the Bay
Area and the way to find out
their locations is by following
them on Twitter. Curry Up Now
is the first Indian mobile street
vendor that brings uniquely fla-
vored (mostly spicy) Indian cui-
sines such as chicken tikka ma-
sala burrito and Kathi roll(made
with roti, pickled onions, chutney,
and chicken) on wheels. So “curry
up” and catch them if you can!
  ative appetizers such as “Angels
Seafood: Anchor & Hope (83
Minna Street)
This is a hidden venue takes
seafood-lovers to right to cloud
nine with a clean, modern interior
and nice ambiance. It serves cre-
big aroma every morning serving
on Horseback” (bacon-wrapped
oysters with a special Remou-
lade sauce) and “Warm Sea Ur-
chin, Dungeness Crab, and Lemon
Beurre Blanc Sauce” served in a
half sea urchin shell. The fish
entrees are also tastefully cooked
with to the perfect texture.
Tea: Samovar Tea Lounge (730
Howard Street)
Whether it’s for a light lunch on
a sunny afternoon, catching up
with friends while sipping tea in a
low-key evening, or simply unwind
your mind from projects/exams,
Samovar is always the satisfying
spot. Located in the Upper Ter-
race of Yerba Buena Gardens,
this is the ideal place for relax-
ation-beautiful views, soothing at-
mosphere, wide variety of tea se-
lection, culturally diverse menu…
right in the heart of the city.
Coffee: Special Xtra (46 Minna
Street)
Forget Starbucks or Peets. This
small café across from GGU spreads
the famous Blue Bottle Coffee.
The drinks are either individually
brewed or made into espresso-
based drinks, such as its special-
ty, New Orleans style ice coffee
that adds in the chicory taste.
Bowling Off Some
Steam
Students, faculty, staff and friends from
both Golden Gate University’s Law and Busi-
ness schools were invited to participate in
some friendly competition at the third an-
nual Griffin Bowling Tournament which was
held on March 26 at the Yerba Buena Skat-
ing and Bowling Center in San Francisco.
Pro bowlers and newbies alike took to the
waxed floors in friendly team match-ups
while munching on refreshments and proudly
sporting their GGU Griffin T-shirts.

Winners of the top prizes were the Law

School Staff team (Amy Barron Chung, Tom
Clark, Michael Hart, Nate Chung and Sandra
Derian) with first place, followed by the Mar-
Com team (Enver Sedolli, Gilli Assa, Laura
Browne, Morgan Dodge, Ryan Badowski and
Tasia Neeve), and in third place the team
of Walt Stevenson, Peter Cottan, Katherine
Sindac, Dhwanil and Bizu.
Golden Gate University students and staff were trans-
ported to the legendary Sin City at the 2010 gradua-
tion bash held on April 29 at Infusion Lounge on El-
lis Street. Jointly sponsored by the Student Government
Association and Campus Currents magazine, the theme
of the party was Destination: Vegas, where attendees
tried their luck in a roomful of classic casino games
such as blackjack, craps and roulette amidst a back-
drop of one of San Francisco’s premier party lounges.

Free drinks and an all-night DJ complemented the event which

was attended by GGU President Dan Angel and Board of
Directors Head Les Schmitt, among others. The party went
long into the night, once again proving that GGU students and
staff do indeed know how party just as hard as they work.
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