Very Forgiven
Did you miss the Halloween bash? Never fear. Go back in time with Staff Infection at streaming.sonoma.edu. Above is Academic Affairs and their prize-winning skit about a WASC visit to the town of Unforgiven.

Graduates Come From Many States to
Nursing Department's 30th Annniversary

The SSU Department of Nursing recently hosted a Jubilee to commemorate its 30th anniversary and graduates attended from as far away as Arizona, Texas, and Washington to help celebrate the event.  Many graduates have made major contributions to the profession of nursing in practice, research and education at home and abroad, says department chair Liz Close.  The Department of Nursing's first "Second Step" (RN-BSN) graduates were awarded degrees in 1974 and since that time, more than 1,800 students have graduated with baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing.  

That evening, the "Outstanding Alumni Contribution to SSU Nursing" award was given to Dr. Wendy Smith for her 18 years of extraordinary service to the SSU Nursing Department.  Dr. Smith received her BSN and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner from SSU.  As the Director of the MSN-FNP program she has been awarded federal and state grant funds totaling more than $2.3 million for the unique and internationally recognized distance education graduate level Family Nurse Practitioner program that is one of the hallmarks of the department.

The retirements of nursing professors Sandra DeBella Bodley, Thomas Nolan, and Gregory Crow were also highlighted at the celebration.
Retiring after many years of service to the SSU Nursing Department are (left to right) professors Thomas Nolan, Sandra DeBella Bodley and Gregory Crow. They were honored at the department's recent 30th anniversary.

Convocation Survey Online Until Nov. 12

The Academic Senate is eager to obtain feedback from the campus community about the two University convocations through an online survey. The survey can be found at the Senate home page at http://www.sonoma.edu/Senate/. Feedback from all members of the campus - students, faculty, staff and administrators - is sought. The survey will be available online until Friday, Nov 12. Once the response data is analyzed, a summary of the findings will be available on the Academic Senate home page.

Faculty Workshops Target Student Advising

The Student Affairs Committee and the Professional Development Subcommittee present two distinct one-hour advising workshops on Nov. 12 primarily for newer advisors.

The schedule is:

Part 1: Beginners - ABC's of Advising with PeopleSoft
In the computer lab, practice reading unofficial transcripts and using other tools for student advising. 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., Schulz 2007, Computer Lab.

Part 2: Advising for Beginners
Get ready for Reg.1 and go over the advising timeline and important dates and learn about tools for advising. 11 a.m. to noon, Stevenson 2011. Lunch is provided.

E-mail Sue Hardisty at sue.hardisty@sonoma.edu or call 4-3236 to reserve a space at either or both sessions. For further information, contact Janet Swing, janet.swing@sonoma.edu, or Brigitte Lahme, brigitte.lahme@sonoma.edu.

Seawolf Shops Holiday Open House
and Staff Appreciation Sale

The Seawolf Shops invites everyone to kick off the Holiday Season with cookies and warm apple cider on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

From Nov. 10-20, the bookstore is hosting a Staff
Appreciation Sale and offering 25% off all regular and sale-priced merchandise. A staff ID card must be shown for the discount. Two newspapers are now available at the campus bookstore - the Press Democrat and the San Francisco Chronicle - in the Seawolf Shops outside patio area.

What's the Buzz? Do you have questions about an issue on campus? Send them to University Affairs. We will research the topic and respond. Submit material to NewsBytes at newsbytes@sonoma.edu. Deadline is Monday for the next Monday's publication NewsBytes Archives Jean Wasp, Editor, 4-2057

Free Tickets to "Wolf”
Pack the Gym Nights

SSU Athletics presents “Wolf” Pack the Gym Nights at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, when the Seawolves Women’s volleyball team hosts nationally-ranked Cal State San Bernardino (#7) and UC San Diego (#2) in two crucial CCAA matches. SSU students, faculty and staff presenting a valid SSU student or employee ID card will be admitted for free for these two matches only. Faculty and staff can pick up free tickets in advance for family members and friends from the SSU Department of Athletics in the Main Gym, PE 14, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 4-2521.

Attitudes and Beliefs of At- Risk Youth, Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 9, Stevenson 2011 - Craig Winston of Criminal Justice Administration will present his lecture, “Evaluating Time In/Time Out: The Impact of an Inside Look at San Quentin on the Attitudes and Beliefs of At-Risk Youth.” Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series, 4-2112. "Are We Born to Fight?," 4-5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, Darwin 108 - Rick Luttmann, Mathematics, and Chuna McIntyre, Yup'ik Eskimo Cultural Ambassador, in a discussion as part of the War and Peace lecture series. No Charge. Tim Wandling, 4-2796. Hunger Banquet, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, Commons - A special dinner sponsored by Serving Our Unfed People to raise awareness of homelessness and hunger around the world. Participants will be randomly selected to be members of the “First” “Second” or “Third” World and will receive a dinner proportional to the amount and kind of food available to people in those areas of the globe. 4- 4277. Service Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 9-11 a.m.,Cooperage -This ceremony honors those members of the campus community who have reached a service milestone, as well as retirees, from FY2003-2004.  Even if you are not receiving an award this year, plan to come and support the many members of our campus community who have given so many wonderful years of service to SSU. Hunting of the President, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, Art 102 - Documentary about the 10-year campaign led by the radical right to destroy President Bill Clinton. Free. Filmmakers Respond to War Film Series. 4-2295. Blood Drive, 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Parking Lot C - Blood drive for the Redwood Empire Blood Bank. Look for the Bloodmobile in the parking lot adjacent to the Schulz Information Center. 4-4277. Sylvia Mendoza, 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, Cooperage - Journalist and novelist Sylvia Mendoza has a tremendous love of the written word and promotes ethnic diversity, literacy, writing and women's empowerment through education. She presents her new book and a discussion about "Latina Women: 150 Vidas of Passion, Strength and Success." High school students, $2; SSU students, $3; general admission $5. 4-2537. What Else Besides Voting: Civic Engagement and Participation, noon, Wednesday, Nov. 10, Schulz 3001 - Don Dixon, Political Science, moderates a panel discussion with guests Perry Marker, Education; Francisco Vazquez, Hutchins; Carlos Benito, Economics; and Amra Stafford, Service Learning. 4-4240. CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Jazz Legend, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, Warren Auditorium - Kenny Werner is joined in concert by drummer Babatunde Lea and SSU jazz professor and bass player Mel Graves. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Werner hosts a free workshop. Faculty, alumni, staff; $8. 4-2353 Duo Recital, 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, Evert B. Person Theatre - Soprano and SSU music professor Jenni Samuelson and countertenor Christopher Fritzsche (recently with Chanticleer) perform for the first time together. Both are SSU alumni. They will be accompanied by pianist Marilyn Thompson and cellist Judiyaba. The program includes the music of Bach, Monteverdi, Schubert, Faure, Turina and Sonoma State University Performing Arts Chair Jeff Langley. Faculty, alumni, staff, $8. Center for Performing Arts box office, 4-2353 The Iceman Cometh, 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, Warren Auditorium - This simple soul-stirring tale of a birthday takes a devastating look at disillusionment and dashed hopes. Lee Marvin is Hickey, the salesman who arrives at a waterfront saloon and dismantles the pipe dreams of its lay-about regulars. Tickets: $4.50, general admission; $4, SSU faculty and staff; free to SSU students w/I.D. Sonoma Film Institute, 4-2606. More SFI Films