Share a Student's Graduation Tales
The University Affairs Office is looking for story ideas about SSU's Class of 2008. Do you know of students who are part of a family affair of graduates, e.g., a parent/child combo or assorted siblings or have grandparents who also attended SSU? Did you know of a student who created a one-of-a-kind major? Did they earn multiple degrees or are getting a dream job after graduation? Perhaps they overcame difficult odds getting to college or plan to make their life's work helping others who need a hand?
E-mail these stories to Jean Wasp and they be will post it to the Graduation Tales web site which will be linked from the home page. Stories may also be passed along to the news media so please include a name, e-mail address and phone number.
2008 Staff Appreciation Day Set for June 5
The 2008 Staff Appreciation Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 5. Details of the day’s events will be posted in a future Newsbytes and on the Human Services web site. The event includes the following programs:
Staff Wall of Fame Photo Contest - Search for the photo to make you famous! We want your best, worst, or funniest shot to hang on the staff Wall of Fame. Entry details are available online at http://www.sonoma.edu/hs/ES/stad/2008%20Photo%20Contest%20Flyer.pdf. Deadline to submit photos is May 30.
Share your Talents! - Volunteers are needed to present enrichment sessions for the day. Sessions in the past have included cooking demonstrations, tours and information of campus areas, and wellness/healthy lifestyle. This is a time to share knowledge, hobbies, or talents with colleagues. Those who would like to lead a session or have any suggestions should contact Jaime Russell at jaime.russell@sonoma.edu.
From Jack London to Sean Penn and Christopher
McCandless: Take a Walk on the Wild Side
In the final installment of the Arts and Humanities Forum, Communications professor Jonah Raskin offers an exploration of "the wild" as foe and friend on Thursday, May 1 at 12:05 p.m. in Schulz 3001. He traces the pivotal role it has played in American literature, from Jack London's day to the present and as interpreted by best-selling author Jon Krakauer and Hollywood actor/director Sean Penn in the recent film "Into the Wild." For more information, contact Suzanne Toczyski at 4-2363.
Viewing Space Isn't Just For Astronauts
The NASA Education and Public Outreach group and the University Library have sponsored the installation of "ViewSpace" — a continuous video content feed produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute, which features the latest imagery from space of the Earth, the planets and other celestial phenomena. Stop by the second floor of the library (near the reference desk) and enjoy! For more information, contact Kevin John at 4-2244.
Bidnight Madness is Coming
SSU Athletics invites the campus community to Bidnight Madness featuring "The Wonderbread 5" at 5 p.m. on Saturday May 3 at the Friedman Center in Santa Rosa. This Silent and Live Auction event raises funds for deserving student-athletes at SSU. Bring a competitive spirit for bidding on great items and enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing. $60 per person for unlimited access to food and drinks served by local champion vendors. For more information, contact Megan Catton at 4-2750 or megan.catton@sonoma.edu.
Psi Chi Walk Raises $$$$ for Autism Research
The third annual walk to raise money for autism research saw more than 800 people walk the campus route and approximately $111,000 was raised for the benefit. Stephanie McKee, Psi Chi board members and others recruited and organized 130 volunteers to help. Members of the psychology FIG, Kappa, Kappa Gamma, the pre-health club, the pre-nursing club and the Psychology CATS class all worked with Psi Chi members to pull off this event. Most of the Psi Chi members showed up between 5 and 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning to get the event going.
SAVE THE DATE
Goodbye Party Dr. Beez Schell, Kinesiology, is taking a new position as the founding Director of the Professional Development Center at SUNY Fredonia. Party in her honor set from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at Friar Tucks in Cotati.