NewsBytes

Second Internet
Boosts Campus Capacity 100 Times

SSU recently linked the campus network to a second independent Internet connection that is 100 times faster than its predecessor (1 Gbps vs. 100Mbps). "This upgrade to our already world-class network facilitates the increased use of video, sound, and data across great distances, providing instant access to educational materials and software from remote locations," says Chief Information Officer Sam Scalise "It also prepares our campus to gain from innovative new developments in network-based services." Full Story

Mankiller, Robinson Here for Spring

Randall Robinson and Wilma Mankiller are slated to lecture this spring semester in apperances co-sponsored by several SSU groups. The schedule is:

Randall Robinson - "Race in America: the Basis for US Domestic and Foreign Policy," 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Cooperage. Tickets are free to SSU students with ID,$15 General

Wilma Mankiller - "Contemporary Issues of Native Americans," 7:30 p.m., April 28 Cooperage. Tickets are free to SSU students, $10 General

Bios on both can be found at www.apbspeakers.com.

NEWSBYTES will publish again on January 23


A RIVER RAN
THROUGH US

An unexpected river of water surged down Sonoma Mountain near E. Cotati Ave. on Dec. 31 and made its way quickly to low lying parts of the campus, causing unexpected damage. Without the quick thinking of some staff, matters would have been much worse. At left, Larry Stone from the Facilities Department works to keep the drains clear in the police building parking lot.
Full Story and Photos

 

 

 

Campus Emergency Line
is Active - 888 533-5388

Recent heavy rains and poor weather has prompted a reminder that the University has a telephone line where employees and others may call to get the latest on campus emergencies or other events that require campus notification, particularly on nights and weekends and when e-mail is not available. That toll free number is (888) 533-5388.

Additionally, please be aware that SSU Police Services can be reached to report an emergency by dialing 9-1-1 from any campus phone (no other numbers needed). If calling from a cell phone or off campus, please call Police Services at (707) 664-2143.

Police Services provides a free escort service by calling their main
number, 4-2143. Small stickers, approximately 1" x 2", listing the above numbers, are available at Police Services. Please drop by to pick one or more up. It is advisable to keep one of the stickers on a home phone so that the emergency number is accessible.

Rec Center Gets Another Award

The Student Recreation Center racked up another award recently - this one from Athletic Business Magazine as a Facility of Merit. For a complete details, visit Athletic Business.

Convocation Set for Jan. 25 in Commons

The University Convocation for Spring 2006 will be on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The convocation will be in the SSU Commons and not Person Theatre. Coffee and pastries will start at 8:30 a.m. and the convocation will start at 9 a.m.

Contact Us | ©2005 University Affairs