NURSE HATCHETT made a special appearance on Wednesday at the annual campus Halloween party. For a view of the hilarious sketches and fun, see the video at streaming.sonoma.edu web site soon.

Kick off of the California State
Employee Charitable Campaign

It is once again time to kick off the California State Employee Charitable Campaign. Through this campaign, the campus community has the opportunity to make an impact in the community. Last year, Sonoma  State University was able to provide support to more than 75 different agencies and the goal is to equal that again this year. The Campaign kicks off with a continental breakfast for department representatives at 9 a.m. on Nov. 7 in the Terrace Room. For further information, contact Laurie Ogg at 4-2261.

Host Families Needed in Spring

The Sonoma State American Language Institute needs host families for the upcoming spring semester (January 31 - May 9) and beyond. Students come primarily from Asia and are usually between the ages of 18 - 25. They come here to study intensive English. Families must live in Rohnert Park and be willing to provide a warm, friendly atmosphere, comfortable/furnished bedroom and dinner each night. Students can fix their own breakfast and lunch with food provided by the host. Students pay a monthly stipend of $575 each month directly to the host family. If interested, contact Barbara McCall, 4-2742.

Siblings Weekend is a First for SSU Campus

Younger siblings of SSU residential students will get a peek at college life, Nov. 2-4, during the first Siblings Weekend to be held on campus. The event is intended for brothers and sisters between the ages of 5 -15, but siblings of all ages are welcome.

Cyndi Morozumi, Director of Residential Life, says family is very important with the current millenial generation and homesickness often sets in with freshman who are away from home for the first time. "Reconnecting with their siblings helps them in the transition to college life," she says.

SSU students are responsible for feeding and housing siblings and must check with their roommates to make sure they are welcome to stay over the weekend. The 2400-member Residential Students Association and the Residential Life program are hosting the event.

The schedule includes welcome activities, various events in each of the housing villages, as well as a game night, a video game event, craft stations and ice cream socials. On the Sauvignon Quad, a bounce house will be set up and a game of Sibling Feud will be held. For more information, contact Mo Phillips at 4-2804.