Free Faculty and Staff Night for Romeo and Juliet - This guy falls for this girl, and she falls hard for him. There's trouble between their cliques, but they get it on anyway. It gets worse. Sex, street fights, secret potions and a not-too-happy ending. William Shakespeare's timeless classic has it all. Faculty and staff will be admitted free with a Seawolf I.D. on April 10 at the 7:30 p.m. performance. Guests are $5. Arrive early and celebrate opening night with a special audience reception at 6:45 in Person Lobby, featuring complimentary cider, coffee, and light snacks. Reserving tickets in advanced is recommended. Call the Performing Arts Box Office at 4-2353, Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. For an entertaining look at a special trailer of the production, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHCViWM01_8.

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"Budget 101" Presentation as
part of Campus Forum Series

The intricacies of the SSU budget will be explained at a campus forum on Friday, April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. in Cooperage 2 by Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration & Finance Larry Furukawa-Shelereth. The campus community is encouraged to attend this session to aid in understanding the complexities of the state budgeting system.

Topics covered will include:

Composition of the SSU Budget
On-going Audit Activity
Annual Budget Cycle
SSU 2006/2007 General Fund Appropriation vs. Similar Sized Campus Composite
General Fund Budget, 2002/03 - 2007/08
Student Faculty Ratio & ACR 73
Audited Financials Data
Self Support Funds
Pooled Endowment Earnings Distribution (07/08)
Capital Projects
May 19 Campus Forum Preview of the 2008/09 CSU Budget

University Magazine Published

By now, all faculty and staff should have received a copy of the most recent issue of Sonoma Insights, the University's magazine, via campus mail. Insights has been used as one of the representative pieces from Sonoma State University at campus and community tabling events. Please contact the University Affairs Office to request copies for an event.

Insights is published twice each year. The next edition comes out in early fall. Comments and suggestions are solicited about the current issue and suggestions for topics, themes and story ideas are being solicited for the next issue. Contact Susan Kashack, susan.kashack@sonoma.edu, 4-2122.

EYH Conference Promotes Math
and Science for Girls, April 12

The 16th annual Expanding Your Horizons™ Conference takes place on Saturday, April 12, much of it in the newly renovated Darwin Hall for the first time. At this conference, seventh and eighth grade young women can: *Discover how interesting and fun math and science can be; * Learn about career opportunities for women in mathematics, engineering, and science; *Form personal contacts with women working in traditionally male occupations; and *Meet other young women interested in science, math, and engineering. Approximately 300 young women and 50 accompanying adults are expected to attend the conference. See the http://eyh-soco.org/conference.htm for descriptions of the 2008 conference and workshops, and see the Conference web page at http://www.eyh-soco.org/ to get the more information.

Psi Chi Honor Society Walks for Autism Research

The Psychology Department Psi Chi Honor Society is partnering with Autism Speaks to sponsor the third annual campus walk to raise money for autism research. On Saturday, April 19, the Honor Society invites all to join in a morning walk sponsored by Walk Now for Autism to raise awareness and possibly make a donation.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the main quad. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Last year, the group was able to raise over $70,000. They hope to match or even exceed the same amount this year. For those wishing to volunteer, a meeting will be held on Friday, April 18, at 5 p.m. in Stevenson 2001. To donate money to this cause or form a team, visit www.walknowforautism.org/sonoma/. For additional information or to talk about volunteer opportunities, contact Sonoma@autismspeaks.org.

APPLAUSE AWARDS

Moe Calvez, Information Technology, GEO Team Consultant

Moe has been exceptional as a person I can contact regarding any computer challenges. He is quick to respond and always able to fix the problem. He is always so patient and kind. My computer was refreshed and with that came little glitches that Moe handled quickly and most of all with a smile. Thank you very much, Moe. - Karen Fischer, Psychology Masters Graduate Administrative Specialist

Applause Award Correction: A few weeks ago, I attempted to thank quite a few folks, via an Applause Award, for their very able assistance in our department office move. When the award was published a thank you went to Bruce Carpe in IT when I intended it for Bruce Lindsley, a campus painter. I want to insure that Bruce Lindsley gets his due. He is another awesome asset to the work crew at SSU. - Nancy Crosat, Athletics

SAVE THE DATE

WACAC COLLEGE FAIR - More than 135 universities have already signed up, and it is expected that about 1500 local area students will be bussed in for the morning program. 9 - 11:30 a.m. and from 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 22.