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January 31, 2005
Spring 2005, Volume 3
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Hall Cushman Named Director
of Galbreath Preserve
Biology professor Hall Cushman has been named Director of the Fred B. Galbreath Wildlands Preserve, SSU's newly-acquired 3,670 acre preserve in southern Mendocino County.
Cushman was chosen by Dean of the School of Science and Technology, Saeid Rahimi, for his expertise in ecology, conservation biology and land management.
Located 17 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, this spectacular landscape ranges from 900 to 2,200 feet in elevation and is home to many species and habitats, including bald eagles, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, and black bear as well as extensive stands of redwood, fir, oak and madrone. Full Story
Make Nominations for 2005 Distinguished Alumni by March 31
The Alumni Association is accepting applications for its 2005 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nominees will be evaluated by several criteria including contributions benefiting the community, state or nation; humanitarian services and contributions to society; services to the university; and career or one-time worthy activity.
The nomination deadline is March 31. For a nomination form and support materials, visit the Alumni Association office, Stevenson 1027 or find it on the Web at www.ssualumni.org.
Established in 1987 to recognize the outstanding professional and personal achievements of SSU graduates, the Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon SSU alumni by the Alumni Association. For further information, contact Kate McClintock, Alumni Director, kate.mcclintock@sonoma.edu, 4-2426.
Science Labs Take Temporary Shelter in New Portables
School of Science and Technology faculty made the final push recently to move equipment out of Darwin Hall to the new labs in the temporaries located just south of the new Recreation Center. At far right, Biology Professor Jim Christmann and Chemistry Chair Mark Kearly work to move the equipment. At right, Chemistry Professor Carmen Works does some of the heavy lifting, too. The temporary units will be in use for 18 months as Darwin Hall is renovated. The temporary labs will accommodate students who would normally take biology and other science classes in Darwin Hall. Seven modules will provide 11 labs and a multi-function stockroom.
Catastrophic Leave Donations Requested
A request for catastrophic leave donations has been made by a University employee, Ken Baker, User and Workstation Support, who has been determined eligible to receive donated vacation leave benefits due to an immediate family member's catastrophic illness/injury. Sick leave donations are not eligible for family illness. If you wish to donate, please navigate to www.sonoma.edu/hs/erc/docs/Cat_Leave_Requests.htm. The form should be printed, signed and returned to Payroll and Benefits in Salazar 2079. Questions may be directed to terilynn.bench@sonoma.edu.
Service Award Gift Reminder
If you have not yet picked up your gift from the November 2004 ceremony, visit Employee Relations and Compliance, Salazar 2078, to receive your gift.
Seeking Judges for Jack London Awards
Faculty and administrators are needed as judges for the 18th Annual Jack London Awards for Educational Excellence. Judges will make on-site visits to schools of nominated programs between March 21 and April 22. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 11 in the Cooperage.
The awards program is co-sponsored by SSU, the California Faculty Association, the Sonoma County Educators Council CTA/NEA, the Sonoma County Office of Education, and the California Reading and Literature Project. For further information, call the School of Education, 4-3115 or 4-2132. A Web site describing the awards can be found at www.sonoma.edu/education/jack%20london.htm.
Grant Mentoring Workshops in February, March
The Grant Mentoring workshop series by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs continues in February and March. On Friday, Feb. 4 from noon to 1 p.m., Duane Dove, chair of the Committee on the Rights of Human Subjects, will present Protection of the Rights of Human Subjects, a session on the use of human subjects in research, the role of the Institutional Review Board, and the responsibility of Principal Investigators.
On March 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., ORSP will repeat the presentation on External Funding and Proposal Development, a primer on the key aspects of external grant proposal development. Topics covered will include funding search tools and techniques, RFP analysis, proposal writing, budget development, work plan development, and SSU policy requirements.
The workshops are held in Schulz 1121. Call or e-mail Cindy Menghini at 4-2448, cindy.menghini@sonoma.edu, to reserve a space at one or more of the workshops. Information can also be found at www.sonoma.edu/orsp/grantWorkshop.html
"Odds & Ends" Sale at Seawolf Shops
Seawolf Shops is having an Odds & Ends Sale from Jan. 31 - Feb 5. Featured is a sale on computer floor models and tables of miscellaneous items. There is also a 25% discount on 2005 calendars, theme hats, exercise/health and children's books. More mystery, fantasy and science fiction has been added to the general books section.
 Dilophosaurus Finds a Home The dinosaur fossil replica on the first floor of Darwin Hall was adopted in the nick of time by civil engineering firm Winzler & Kelly of Santa Rosa. The firm, which is owned by several SSU geology alumni, plans to showcase the replica for school children to visit in their offices. The replica will return in 18 months when the renovated Darwin Hall reopens. At right, Dilophosaurus wetherilli is moved into a truck for delivery to its new foster home.
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