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"King Leopold's Ghost" Author in OLLI Lecture, Dec. 13

Adam Hochschild, author and co-founder of Mother Jones magazine, discusses his most recent book “Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves,” in Evert B. Person Theatre at 10 a.m. on Dec. 13. His appearance is part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Holiday Lecture Series and is free and open to the campus community.

“Bury the Chains” describes the campaign started in 1787 by 12 men-with boycotts, pamphlets, flyers, lobbying, and legal test cases-that two decades later brought an end to the British slave trade. His previous works include “King Leopold's Ghost: a Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa,” which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.

School of Education Receives
National Accreditation for First Time

Sonoma State University’s School of Education reached a milestone in its history with recent notification of national accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. NCATE is a nationwide accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. SSU Education School Dean Mary Gendernalik-Cooper says the accreditation "affirms the commitment of our faculty to providing programs of excellence and addressing the region's demand for highly qualified teachers for all students." Some 400 candidates complete SSU credential programs each year and the school enrolls approximately 700 in its various teacher preparation programs. FULL STORY

Hi-Speed Connection to Mexico and Latin America Makes Research, Educational Projects Possible

An enhanced link between California’s and Mexico’s high speed research and education networks will allow SSU staff and faculty to collaborate on a rich array of research and education projects. The link between California’s higher education network, known as CalREN, and Mexico’s CUDI, now allows the two regions "to share information and resources and collaborate at levels previously unimaginable,” said Jim Dolgonas, president of CENIC, the California not-for-profit organization that oversees CalREN, California’s high-speed research and education network.

“Years ago, California and Mexico would engage in cultural exchanges involving a piece of artwork or statues that would stand in museums. Now students in both countries can tour entire museums virtually and talk face-to-face with each other about the artwork and its history. The digital era is redefining cultural exchanges and building stronger cultural ties through the sharing of knowledge, information and ideas.”

Fpr further information on this new resource, contact Brett Christie, Director of the Center for Teaching & Professional Development at 4-2873. Other items from the November newsletter of the Center for Teaching and Professional Development are available online at http://www.sonoma.edu/ctpd/resources/nov_CTPD.pdf.

 

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