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A Four-Year Apprenticeship
Pays Off for Matt and Sal

Two building service engineer apprentices from Facilities Services, Matt Bedford (right) and Sal Martinez (below), graduated from the certified apprenticeship program on Feb. 10. This joint effort on the part of State Employees Trade Council (Unit 6), CSU, and SSU supported the two apprentices through a four-year educational and on-the-job training program so that they could become certified.

Armiñana and Schlereth, as well as members of the Chancellor’s Office, the Joint Apprenticeship Committee, and the CSU'S SETC attended the ceremony. It was followed by a lunch for all campus SETC members.

The apprenticeship training consisted of an arduous classroom and on-the-job training curriculum. Twice a week they drove more than 50 miles each way to their training sessions in San Francisco. Bedford joined SSU in 1999 and Martinez joined in 1993. They both began the apprenticeship program in July 2000.

As part of the recognition, they received certificates from the California Department of Industrial Relations and the SETC, as well as a resolution from the Lieutenant Governor, Cruz M. Bustamante, declaring the completion of their training.

The apprenticeship program is a joint effort between the SETC and the CSU and is certified by the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. The Joint Apprenticeship Program has been a successful endeavor at SSU, says Harvey DeLorm of Facilities Services, and is an example of the union and the University working together to provide career training and opportunities for employees.

Opportunities Available for Teaching in China

Opportunities for members of the SSU community to teach in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Sanda Institute will be explained in two informational meetings on campus in March. The meetings are set at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in Nichols 302 and at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 in Stevenson 1029.

One program is a paid internship for graduates of SSU to teach oral English skills to Sanda students. The other program is for University faculty to teach short summer courses to Sanda students. The internship program requires a commitment of one academic year (36 weeks). The faculty course is one three-unit course of 36 hours.

The informational meetings outline the paid internships and explain the requirements, the compensation and the responsibilities. In general, interns receive training in teaching English (course to be offered for a small fee at SSU in June), transportation allowance to Shanghai, room and board, stipend for living expenses, and Chinese language and culture classes (for a fee).

For more information, contact Helen Kallenbach, Stevenson 1038, helen.kallenbach@sonoma.edu or phone 4-2742. 

New Library Database Offers Archives
of More Than 30,000 Images

The University Library is offering a free extensive training on Friday, March 4 for all faculty interested in using ARTstor, a unique resource that provides access to over 300,000 images in areas such as architecture, painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, design and other aspects of visual culture. The training takes place from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Schulz 2050 with a break for lunch on noon to 1 p.m. 

The morning session is an overview of the resource. After lunch, the second session covers advanced searching techniques and online tools. The third session covers using the off-line viewer, which allows users to add their own slides to a particular collection and then upload it.

For more information about the training contact Raye Lynn Thomas, 4-2951 or thomasra@sonoma.edu.  For more information about ARTstor visit www.artstor.org

Nominations for 2005 Distinguished Alumni Due March 31

The Alumni Association is still 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 online 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, or phone 4-2426.  

Faculty Regalia Package Offer at Bookstore

Seawolf Shops is offering a special custom doctoral package price of $439 on faculty regalia that includes doctoral gown, doctoral hood, and velvet six sided tam with two button gold silky tassel.  A representative from Oak Hall will be available during Grad Fest 2005 on Tuesday, March 8 only to discuss the offer. For further information, contact Chris Cammarano at chris.cammarano@sonoma.edu or phone 4-3063.

It's Not Too Soon for Summer Travel Plans

Summer travel is in full swing at the Travel Center in the Student Union. There are dozens of specialty-interest tours or vacation package ideas at the Center, plus resources for independent travelers, says director Laurie Lubeck. Hawaii and Mexico continue to be the most popular tropical destinations for June and there is still space for those flexible on dates. June and July departures are filling fast. Fares are up a bit from last year with new security and fuel charges, but consolidator rates are available, she says.  

For further information, e-mail Lubeck at experience.travel@sonoma.edu or call 4-3400 or 792-0961 daily. Drop-in hours are Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Union, or by appointment.