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Annual Campus
Holiday Party, Dec. 8

President Ruben Armiñana hosts the annual campus holiday party from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 at the Commons. University Dining Services has put together a special menu of tempting treats for this year's event. Everyone is invited.

Decorate Doors and Cubicles by Dec. 11

Get ready to deck the halls (and walls and doors!!). It's the time of year to showcase your department, SSU and your own decorating expertise in the Holiday Decoration Contest. Doors, offices and even cubicles can be decorated in any version of the "holiday" theme. The categories for judging are:  Originality, Evokes Holiday Spirit, Department and SSU Integration and Effort Involved. There will be prizes generously donated by Seawolf Shops. Judgment Day is Dec. 15. So that students as well as staff can enjoy the decorating, try to have the decorations up the week of Dec. 11 or earlier. To participate, e-mail lorez.bailey@sonoma.edu or phone her at 4-3948.  Please use only scotch tape, no nails or tacks. Also, make sure to remove all of the decorations, tape and all, soon after the holiday break. Abiding by these guidelines will make the custodial staff very jolly souls.

Some of the many items found on campus all year that will be looking for new homes.

HUGE Selection of Items at
Lost and Found Auction, Dec. 7

The Lost and Found Auction will be held from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Cooperage. "There is a HUGE selection of items," reports Tracey Goodman. Cash purchases only. All proceeds benefit the campus scholarship fund. Questions regarding the auction should be directed to Goodman at 4-4248.

Retirement party for Manuel Hidalgo, Dec. 6

Manuel HidalgoThe campus community is invited to help celebrate Chicano and Latino  Studies professor Manuel Hidalgo's retirement, with a reception in the University Club from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Hidalgo has logged a total  of 37 years at SSU, all in what is now called Chicano and Latino Studies, an interdisciplinary studies department he has helped preserve and one of five original Mexican-American studies departments in California. During his tenure, professor Hidalgo has advised numerous students, taught 250 classes, and served as department chair for 20 years. He has just completed five years in the Faculty Early Retirement Program. The campus community is invited to help celebrate his contributions to SSU and wish him success in his future adventures living in Calistoga, and continuing with his rabbit breeding venture.  There will be food, cash bar, and music. For further information, contact Perce Smith, 4-2486.

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