Karen
Brodsky, a librarian and educator at SSU since 1997, has been honored by
the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce with its Excellence in Education Award.
Nominator Suzanne Toczyski, an SSU French professor, said in a letter to
the Chamber: "Brodsky’s vision for library instruction at SSU
is at once fabulously far-reaching and yet also eminently practical.”
LEARNING NATURE'S WAY
Zhonna Pedersen, left, learned how to plant sedge grass on the lawn of the Children's School one weekend as part of the school's beautification project. Such grasses are the subject of this week's Nature's Way by Lakin Khan.
Constitution Day Looks at Patriotism in Modern Times
Join a panel of scholars for a lively discussion on what it means to be civically engaged in these times. "Patriotism and Civic Engagement: Your Role in a Democratic Society" is the title of a Constitution Day event at noon on Sept. 19 in Schulz 3001 sponsored by the University Library. Panelists include Perry Marker, Moderator; Catherine Nelson, Political Science; Nathan Rank, Biology; Francisco Vazquez, Hutchins and TK Clarke, Business Administration
For any instructor wishing to give extra credit, verification slips will be available. Visit the website for more information and for interesting Constitution-related links. For more information, contact Karen Brodsky, 4-4240 or karen.brodsky@sonoma.edu.