More Faculty & Staff Notes Humanities & Social Sciences Dean Carolyn Stefanco awarded Fulbright in Croatia Carolyn J. Stefanco, Founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Stanislaus, was awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and do research at the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia during the fall semester. The University of Zagreb (UZ), the oldest and largest university in Croatia, was founded in 1669. It includes 28 faculties, three art academies, and a teachers’ academy, and instructs more than 60,000 students in 150 bachelor’s, 250 master’s, and 110 doctoral programs. Located in the city of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia (750,000 inhabitants), the UZ leads the nation in higher education, and plays the most significant role in creating international networks for educators. Stefanco is conducting a cross-cultural examination of the curriculum transformation process underway in Croatia, with particular attention to the degree to which content and concerns about gender and ethnicity have been integrated into university courses. She is also teaching a course on Women's History for the Department of American Studies, exploring with students the gendered nature of nationalism and the impact of civil war -- in both the United States and Croatian contexts -- on women. Janice Herring of PE faculty attends Florida conference Department of Physical Education and Health faculty member Janice Herring was a delegate at the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society National Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida, from August 9-11. She has been a member of the CSU Stanislaus chapter of Phi Kappa Phi since 1985. History Professor Richard Weikart joins panel in England Dr. Richard Weikart of the History Department faculty was invited to a panel discussion of his book, From Darwin to Hitler: Evolutionary Ethics, Eugenics, and Racism in Germany, at the Darwinism after Darwin Conference at the University of Leeds, England, in early September. Teacher Education Professor Brenda Betts named co-editor Dr. Brenda Betts, Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, has been selected as a Co-editor of The Social Studies Review, the refereed journal of the California Council for the Social Studies. Betts has been a member of the Council for 12 years. She has made numerous presentations at state conferences, served on the Council's Board of Directors, and held offices in the Golden Valley Local Council. She is the editor of The Social Studies Newsletter for the Golden Valley Local Council and is a frequent contributor to The Social Studies Review. The journal has published seven of her articles. Betts also served as the Guest Editor for the Fall 2006 issue and was selected as a Guest Editor for the Fall 2008 issue. The theme is “Children Who Made a Difference.” Articles and book reviews can be sent to her at bbetts@csustan.edu Management Professor Marjorie Chan publishes article Dr. Marjorie Chan, Professor of Management, recently published an article titled “Procedural Justice: Social Science Perspectives” in R. W. Kolb (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society, Sage Publications, Inc. Officer John Plett retires after 18-year University career John Plett, a longtime Public Safety Police Officer and familiar face at the University, retired from California State University, Stanislaus in August. He was honored at an August 16 reception at the Turlock campus. After starting his law enforcement career with the California Highway Patrol and working for other agencies, Plett joined the CSU Stanislaus police force in 1989. During his tenure at the University, he advanced to the rank of sergeant, was the department's senior range master, senior field training officer, and earned his bachelor's degree. Plett served as a Stanislaus County Peace Officers Association Board member and as Chair of the annual Memorial program held each spring at Lakewood Memorial Park. University Student Union adds Reservation/Facility Coordinator Melissa Goodman recently accepted the position of University Student Union Reservation/Facility Coordinator. She has extensive office management experience as well as event planning.  Her responsibilities will include reserving space for the University Student Union facilities such as the Event Center, Carol Burke Student Lounge, Game Room, and the Warrior, Stanislaus, and Lake Side Conference Rooms. Goodman can be contacted at 667-3191 or mgoodman1@csustan.edu. Her office is on the second floor of the Student Union, Room 202F. Staff member Teresa Berry stars in San Francisco musical Teresa Berry, Administrative Assistant in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office, starred in the just-completed musical performances of "Ruthless" featured at the New Purple Onion in San Francisco. Berry has performed in a number of musicals and is an Elly Award nominee.