TRIO NAVARRO - The Trio Navarro, made up of pianist Marilyn Thompson, violinist Roy Malan and cellist Jill Rachuy Brindel, perform a chamber music concert at 4 p.m. on Dec. 10 in Ives 119. The program includes Saint-Saens' Trio in F and Ireland's Trio No. 2 in E Major. Tickets are $12; $8 students and seniors. Phone 4-2353 for further information.
Rec Center and Campus Rec Offer
Free Weeks and Intersession Hours
Campus Recreation offers its first of two free weeks of the new year, Jan. 2-7, for eligible non-members including all faculty and staff. Faculty and staff are encouraged to establish their fitness and exercise routines early in the semester before hectic work routines take over. "Using the student recreation center and pool is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make connections with others on campus," says director Pam Su.
The many services offered at the Student Recreation Center include state-of-the-art cardio and weight lifting equipment, spin bikes, indoor track, basketball courts, exercise studios, game room, and access to spa, showers, and locker room. In addition, free week lap swimming will be available at the pool. Participants will be asked to show their employee ID for entry.
Intersession hours at the Center, beginning Jan. 2, are Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Campus Rec swim hours are to be assigned soon. Both the Student Recreation Center and the SSU pool will be closed on Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. After the free week, a variety of pass options are available to faculty, staff, and their guests. A second free week will be offered Jan. 29-Feb. 4 during the first week of classes. For more information, phone 4-4FUN or visit www.sonoma.edu/campusrec.
Jill Voelker Joins UAO
as Major Event Coordinator
Jill Voelker recently joined the University Affairs office to manage President Ruben Armiñana’s annual events. She will also be working on Commencement and assisting with the coordination of events for the Development office. Voelker has fifteen years of development and event planning experience from her work with a youth organization, an advocacy center for people with disabilities, an art college and in health care before coming to SSU. She has coordinated luncheons, career fairs, golf tournaments, galas and auctions for just a few people up to 8,000 people. While living in Oregon, she also enjoyed the opportunity of working in the wine industry. Not only did she learn about the regional wines, she gave tours and taught wine tasting classes.
Voelker has lived in Sonoma County for three years and says she has gained a great deal of knowledge about our local philanthropists. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband Ralph and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Haley. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my short time here, getting to know the University community and look forward to working with many new people on campus," she says.
School of Education Slates
Credentials Ceremonies
The School of Education Credentials Ceremonies are at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 for the Single Subject and Special Education programs and on Wednesday, Dec. 13 for the Multiple Subject and Bilingual programs in Evert B. Person Theatre. All credential candidates will receive a Certificate of Program completion. The student speakers are as follows: Single Subject Program - Lisa Zavieh; Special Education Program - Amy King; Multiple Subject Program- Celeste King and Jennifer Brandon; Bilingual Program - Ana Martinez and Paola Ramirez; Ukiah Program - Rebecca Burford, and on behalf of the University Supervisors - Sharon Pomilia. Welcoming remarks will be by Dr. Katharyn Crabbe, Vice-President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and by Dr. Mary Gendernalik-Cooper, Dean of the School of Education.