Seawolf Shops Offers "Learn Not
to Burn" by SSU Chef

Seawolf Shops is proud to sponsor a cooking demonstration," Learn Not to Burn," by Executive Chef Mark Dierkhising from noon to 1 p.m. in the Salazar Quad on Thursday, Oct 14. This is geared for the residential students who have cooking facilities in their suites, but faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Dierkhising will take basic ingredients such as chicken and show how to make simple and healthy meals. He will also be giving tips on how to change these meals around. Faculty and staff are invited to attend. Bob Eckman will provide musical entertainment on the keyboard. All cookbooks will be 20% off in the Seawolf Shops bookstore. Check the events page at bookstore.sonoma.edu.

Teaching, Learning Colloquia Starts Again

The next event will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 in the George Elliott Conference room in the School of Education in Stevenson Hall. Light snacks and beverages provided.

If you are interested in the reading for this colloquium, contact either Paula Lane, paula.lane@sonoma.edu, 4 3292 or Karen Grady, karen.grady@sonoma.edu, 4-3328.

Deadline for RSCAP Mini Grant
Proposals is Feb. 1, 2005

The Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs announces that Requests for Proposals for 2004/05 RSCAP Mini-Grants are due in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs office (N-146) by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005.  These grants assist faculty in initiating, continuing or completing research, scholarship and creative activity projects. 

Additional funding for the 2004/2005 Mini-Grant cycle has been provided by the Instructionally Related Activities Program for RSCAP Student Assistant Supplements. These supplements, funded by student fees administered by the Fee Advisory Committee, are available specifically for the purpose of involving paid student assistants in Mini-Grant projects.

The RFP, application cover sheet, and budget worksheet may be accessed at the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Web site at www.sonoma.edu/ORSP.  Paper copies are also available from ORSP through Cindy Menghini, Administrative Support Coordinator, 4-2448, in Nichols 146.

Raise Your Awareness About Disabilities in Oct. 27 Workshop, Barrier Awareness Day
 
Barrier Awareness Day, presented by the Students with Disabilities and Friends Club, will be held from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the Stevenson Quad. The event is an opportunity for members of the campus community to experience the challenges of traversing the campus with a disability.

Just prior to the Barrier Awareness Day event, Employee Relations and Compliance Services, and Disabled Student Services, will present a workshop for faculty and staff who want to learn important tools in working effectively with individuals with disabilities.

The workshop will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27 in Schulz 1121. Workshop participants will also participate in Barrier Awareness Day immediately following the workshop. To enroll in the workshop, call Terilynn Bench at 4-2227 or e-mail terilynn.bench@sonoma.edu.

Martha Rapp Ruddell, Education, is being honored by her alma mater, the University of Missouri, Kansas City where she earned her Ph.D. in 1976 in reading education and social psychology. Ruddell currently serves as SSU's interim dean of the School of Education and professor of curriculum studies and secondary education. More Professional Announcements

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