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NewsBytes will publish on Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 during the holiday season.

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A Weekly E-Newsletter for SSU Faculty and Staff

Good Gift Ideas at FOL Book Sale This Week

The Friends of the University Library will be having a holiday sale on Monday, Dec. 6, Tuesday, Dec. 7, and Thursday, Dec. 9. A large assortment of previously owned books and records will be 50% off for these three days only. The room is open on the ground floor of the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All monies generated support the library and its functions.

Above, Muriel Mahall, a Friends of the Library volunteer looks over the selection of books for sale this week (Photo by Katharyn Atwood).

Campus Holiday Party Next Monday

Faculty and staff are cordially invited to the President’s Annual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 13, 3- 5 p.m., in the Commons. For further information, contact Anne Handley, 4-2018, anne.handley@sonoma.edu.

Concerts at High Noon in Library

Concerts at noon are featured on the second floor of the University library on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. This Tuesday’s performance features the Bob Williams Quartet performing classical standards and favorites. On Thursday, a jazz guitarist will feature selections of guitar music composed by some of the best songwriters in rhythm and blues. Call Associated Student Productions at 4-2382 for more information.

Holiday Mailing with No Lines!

The Zinfandel post office stands ready to help the campus community with its holiday mailing needs. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mail pick-up is at 4:30 p.m. No credit or debit cards are accepted. Call John Griffith, 4-4263, for more information.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors," for Free, Dec. 9

Staff and faculty are invited to a free Thursday, Dec. 9 performance at 7:30 p.m. of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" in the Evert B. Person Theatre. Tickets are $5 for guests of faculty and staff. For further information, contact Alan Kleinschmidt, 4-2791. The CPA box office number is 4-2353.

Deck the Doors and Cubicles by Dec. 13

Categories for judging in the annual Holiday Door and Cubicle contest are: Originality, Evokes Holiday Spirit or Message, Effort Involved, and Integration of Department into the Display. The bookstore will provide a "mystery" prize for the winner of the contest. Dec. 17 is Judgment Day. Plan to have door decorations displayed the week of Dec. 13 or earlier. Sue Foley, sue.foley@sonoma.edu, 4-2491.

Ways to Give Around Campus

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is collecting monetary contributions for the National Make-A- Wish Foundation in conjunction with the NCAA. All contributions can be sent to the Dept. of Athletics or dropped off at the Main Gym, PE Room 14. Bill Fusco, 4-2639.

The School of Social Sciences staff has adopted the Committee on the Shelterless in Petaluma to generate donations for the holiday season. Review the list of needs posted on the door of Nichols 220 or email stephanie.wilkinson@sonoma.edu. Plan to drop off items by Friday, Dec. 17 at Nichols 220 or the School office at Stevenson 2078. Donations go to COTS on Dec. 18. 4-2544.

A Giving Tree can be found at the Seawolf Shops offered through the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County and KZST. Purchase a gift anywhere for recipients whose names are on hearts on the tree and bring it back to the bookstore with the heart sticker attached. Purchase the gift at the Seawolf Shops and they will gift wrap it. Gifts will be collected by the Volunteer Center for holiday delivery.

Online Transfer Credit Reports Now Online

Student transfer credit reports are now available online. This allows SSU’s transfer students to view how their transfer credit is being applied towards degree requirements. Credit for transfer courses or for applicable exams is detailed in the report.

The report is fully applicable for all transfer students admitted for Fall 2004 and forward. Transfer students who were admitted prior to Fall 2004, will find their reports incomplete as the campus did not have the capability to post all transfer credit until this semester.

Students who would like to view their reports can do so using the following PeopleSoft navigation: Home > SA Self Service > Learner Services > Academics > View Transfer Credit Report.

Faculty and advisors are also able to view the report using the navigation: Home > SA Self Service > Learning Management > Advisement and calling up the “Transfer Credit Report” available in the Student Details choices. For further information, contact Leo Alvillar, leo.alvillar@sonoma.edu, CMS, Admissions and Advisement Functional Lead, 4-3350.

Boxing Club looking for staff/faculty advisor

A group of students interested in forming a Boxing Club is looking for a staff/faculty advisor. The advisor's role will vary depending on the type of organization, the size of the group and its stage of development. For further information, contact Brenda Lear, 4-2771