CEETL will be holding space for our colleagues to come together in shared interests, and learn to cultivate rest, joy, and community in our academic lives. RSVP not required but preferred. Drop-ins welcome.
Fall 2025

SFSU Fine Arts Gallery Visit
Join CEETL and SFSU Fine Arts Gallery on September 3, 2025, from 12–1 PM in Fine Arts 238 for an engaging event exploring educational connections through art. This gathering highlights innovative teaching, cultural engagement, and community collaboration. We will meet in LIB 240 and walk over to the gallery as a group.
Date: September 3, 2025
Location and Time: LIB 240, 12 - 1 PM

Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience the serenity of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with CEETL on October 15, 2025, in HUM 117. This cultural event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a peaceful tea-tasting experience and learn about the art of Japanese hospitality. Reserve your spot.
Date: October 15, 2025
Location and Time: HUM 117, Time: TBD

Pumpkin-Succulent Making
Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with creativity and community! All materials will be provided, and everyone is welcome to participate—no experience necessary!
Date: November 5, 2025
Location and Time: LIB 242, 2 - 3 PM

Spring 2025

Envisioning Our Dream Teaching Farm: A Collaborative Faculty Discussion
CEETL invites you to our first WE WEDNESDAY event of the new academic year for a discussion led by Associate Professor Dr. Zubaida Qamar.
- What does your ideal campus teaching farm look like? Join us for a creative and collaborative session where faculty can share ideas and insights to shape a dynamic teaching farm that inspires learning, research, and engagement across disciplines for all members of the campus community.
Date: February 26, 2025
Location and Time: LIB 242, 2 - 3 PM

The J. Paul Leonard Library's Special Collections & Archives contain a wealth of primary source material on a wide variety of topics. The collections include manuscripts, organizational records, personal papers, photographs, rare books, periodicals, audio-visual media, artwork, artifacts and ephemera. These collections support academic and personal scholarship on campus, in the wider community, and internationally.
Date: March 19, 2025
Location and Time: LIB 460, 3 - 4 PM

SFSU Greenhouse Visit
CEETL will be holding our April WE Wednesday in our own SFSU Greenhouse on campus and the department of biology will be giving a tour of each of the 11 seperate rooms that comprise the greenhouse.
Date: April 9, 2025
Location and Time: LIB 240, 1 - 2 PM

Pet Therapy
CEETL invites faculty to join in our second pet therapy session to ease faculty to end the semester stress with pets provided by the SFSPCA. Please drop in to connect with peers and meet some therapy animals.
Date: May 7, 2025
Location and Time: Outside libray main entrance, 12 - 1 PM

Fall 2024

Campus Art Walk
CEETL invites you to our first WE WEDNESDAY event of the new academic year on September 11th, 2024 from 12-1pm for a Campus Art Walk. We will meet at Peet’s at 12pm. A student tour guide will lead us on an exploration of our campus’s vibrant murals and art. Please join us and connect with colleagues.

Pumpkin Carving
CEETL invites you to our second WE Wednesday event of the semester for a community pumpkin carving for the Halloween season.
Date: October 9, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 240, 2 - 3 PM

Expressive Movement
CEETL will be holding our November WE WEDNESDAY event "Expressive movement to promote wellness at work" on November 6th, 2024
Facilitated by Dr. Elif Balin
Location and Time: LIB 286, 3 - 4 PM
We recommend you wear clothes that you will be comfortable moving around and bring a yoga mat or a blanket that you can lay on – if you choose to participate in the movements that encourage contact with the ground. All movement practice instructions will be adaptable with options following your abilities and needs for exploration and expression.

Holiday Gift Wrapping
CEETL will be holding our December WE WEDNESDAY event on December 4th, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 121, 11 AM- 12 PM
CEETL invites you to find rest, joy and community at our WE WEDNESDAY event on December 4th from 11-12 pm. Join us for a festive and fun holiday gift wrapping session! To help you get into the seasonal spirit, CEETL will provide a selection of gift wrapping materials, including ribbons, gift tags, and embellishments. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gift wrapping paper to personalize their gifts and add a special touch. Whether you're a wrapping pro or looking for some creative inspiration, this session is a great opportunity to enjoy some holiday cheer, share tips and techniques, and get your presents ready for the season. Bring your holiday spirit and your gifts—let’s make this a memorable and creative celebration!

Spring 2024

Crafting Session
CEETL will be holding our May WE WEDNESDAY event on May 1st, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 240, 3 - 4 PM
CEETL invites faculty to join a crafting session hosted by our own CEETL Director Dr. Anoshua Chaudhuri, Ph.D. No RSVP required. Come ready to learn how to make embroidered linen, perfect for a summer project, while also cultivating relationships with fellow faculty with similar interests.

Pet Therapy
CEETL will be holding our April WE WEDNESDAY event on April 10th, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 240, 1 - 2 PM
CEETL invites faculty to join in our first pet therapy session to ease mid-semester stress with pets provided by the SFSPCA. No RSVP required. Please drop in to connect with peers and meet some therapy animals.

Restorative Circle with PERC Fellows
CEETL will be holding our Fourth WE WEDNESDAY event on March 6th, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 240, 12 - 1 PM
Please drop in to connect with peers and learn how to cultivate and repair past and current work relationships. PERC Fellows will facilitate a restorative circle. Please bring an item of personal significance and be prepared to share why it's significant. No RSVP required but will be preferred. To let us know that you will be there, please email ceetl@sfsu.edu

Gardening Tips
CEETL will be holding our Third WE WEDNESDAY event on February 21st, 2024
Location and Time: LIB 240, 12 - 1 PM
Please drop in to connect with colleagues on gardening and share your gardening tips. Bring seeds to exchange or pick up seeds to prepare for the next growing season. No RSVP required.

Fall 2023

Bake Off
CEETL will be holding space for our colleagues to come together in shared interests, and learn to cultivate rest, joy, and community in our academic lives. No RSVP required. Please drop in to connect with peers and enjoy goodies from our holiday bake exchange or just to take a break. Bring your favorite baked item and the recipe page to share if you can.

Dia De Los Muertos
CEETL invites you to join us in honoring our ancestors at our First WE Wednesday event that coincides with this special day. We will learn about Dia De Los Muertos and create art to commemorate our loved ones.
For questions, contact ceetl@sfsu.edu