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March 28, 2005
Spring 2005, Volume 11
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Applause Awards Meryl Montalto, John Muller, John is a marvelous person to have in charge of the Library's media center. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of film - documentaries as well as feature films. John is always cheerful and often helps make the impossible happen. I use videos and DVDs in the Holocaust Lecture Series and this semester he was able to steer me to a new DVD copy of an ancient 16mm film that is a perfect introduction for students to the subject matter. This is small thanks to John for his wonderful attention to the needs of Library patrons! |
State Farm Presents $35,000 to COOL School
State Farm Insurance Company spokesperson Lonny Haskins (left) presented a $35,000 donation to SSU’s Vice Provost Katharyn Crabbe recently for Sonoma SERVES. The funds will support the SSU AmeriCorp's COOL School program which provides service-learning opportunities to more than 700 children in eight southwest Santa Rosa after-school programs. Above are Haskins and Crabbe with two children from Roseland Elementary School.
Student Rec Center Earns Award
The new Recreation Center has been named an award winner for 2005 by the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association which designates the top new and recently renovated projects in the nation as Outstanding Sports Facilities. A major criterion is whether the individual project should be considered a standard or model for which others should be measured, and from which others could benefit.
Rec center director Pam Su and Faciltiies will pick up the award at the 2005 NIRSA Annual Conference and Recreational Sports Expo in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center in April. The project was recognized for its design, function, sustainability, and service to the community. The project is funded by student fees managed by the Sonoma Student Union. Architect was LPA, Inc.. Consultant was Bill Manning and contractor was Wright Contracting, Inc.
"Still Moving" - Dance Reunion
With Nancy Lyons Opens April 1
Sonoma State University retired dance professor Nancy Lyons is holding a dance reunion, and she's inviting some very special friends. In a four-show run, Lyons is bringing together some old friends, along with dance alumnae, for dance concerts inspired by Darwin, the Galapogas Islands, the mall, gifts we give and receive, and the times we live.
"Still Moving" is a sabbatical project of live music, text and dance choreographed by Lyons. The show opens on Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. in the Evert B. Person Theatre. Three more shows are on the schedule through the weekend and into the following week. Full Story.
Focus on Early Assessment Program, April 5
Sonoma State University and the CSU Chancellor's Office are hosting a high school administrators' reception on Tuesday, April 5 from 4-6 p.m. in the Commons. The theme of the meeting is "Focus on the Early Assessment Program." High school educators from Sonoma, Marin and Napa will learn about the development and workings of the CSU's unprecedented effort to reduce the need for remedial education in college. Co-hosted by SSU Vice President of Student Affairs Rand Link and CSU's Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Academic Support Allison Jones, the event will include discussion of new curriculum, diagnostic tools and professional development efforts. As well, Sonoma County Superintend of Schools Carl Wong will report on collaborative efforts among the college and local high schools.
For more information about the event, please contact SSU's EAP Coordinator Katheryn Horton at 4-2085 or katheryn.horton@sonoma.edu. RSVP's are being accepted until March 30.