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Helping the Hurricane Victims...
JUMP volunteers man the tables this week in the Quad hoping a $2 donations will lead to $5,000 in a check to the Red Cross. (Photo by Katharyn Atwood)
JUMP Aims to Raise $5,000
at $2 a Donation
The student group called JUMP (Join Us in Making Progress) has organized a fundraising campaign to help support the relief efforts of the American Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The goal of the campaign is to raise $5,000 over the next two weeks. JUMP is asking students, staff, and faculty to donate at least $2 each.
JUMP is tabling in the Main Quad this week, Sept. 12-15 (Mon-Thurs), from noon-1 p.m. Cash and check donations are accepted. Donations can also be made at the JUMP Office on the second floor of the Student Union.
Seawolf Shops and Dining Services
Team Start Fundraising
Seawolf Shops and University Dining Services are working with the American Red Cross in a fund-raising drive at Seawolf Shops and all seven dining venues from Sept. 6-30. During the first week of October, SSE will present a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of SSU.
Monetary donations can be made at cash boxes at all on-campus dining locations and through the register at Seawolf Shops. All administrative costs will be absorbed by Sonoma State Enterprises, the parent of both Seawolf Shops and University Dining Services.
Constitution DayThe Supreme Court and The Constitution Hearings begin this month for the first nominations to Supreme Court in 11 years. How will this affect you? Join SSU for a lively discussion around the issues of constitutional interpretation and judicial selection. Discussion facilitators include Perry Marker, Education, moderator; Mike Kiraly, Library; Michelle Jolly, History; and Barry Preisler, Political Science. For more information on Constitution Day 2005 visit http://library.sonoma.edu/about/constitution/ |
September 12, 2005
Fall 2005, Volume 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
• Art shows galore!
• Nature's Way - Owls
• Helping hurricane victims
• "Fridays at Four"
• Benefits period opens
• Townhouses for lease
• War and Peace Series
• Hepatitis B shots
• Constitution Day panel
"Fridays at Four" is Back
The popular Fridays at Four is back for another semester for all campus faculty, staff, and students to network and mingle at the University Club. Everyone who comes is encouraged to sample from the free menu that Executive Chef Mark Dierkhising has created. A cash bar will be available. The event is held one Friday per month from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, and Dec. 16.
Benefit Open Enrollment
Period Opens Sept. 15
This year, the open enrollment period is Sept. 15 through Monday, Oct. 24. Enrollment and changes become effective January 1, 2006. Use this period to enroll and/or cancel enrollment in health, dental or flex cash, change plans and add eligible family members to your health and dental plans. Open enrollment materials may be ordered by using the pre-paid postcard sent to your home in July from CalPERS or online at www.calpers.ca.gov or by contacting the CalPERS customer contact center at (888) 225-7377.
2006 Benefit Changes
• Blue Shield and Kaiser have no benefit changes in 2006.
• PERS Choice and PERSCare basic health plans will add a smoking cessation program.
Townhouse Program
Has Four Vacancies
Openings are available to lease until June 30, 2006 one of four townhouses the University owns for use by faculty and staff. The intent of these properties is to offer safe, clean and convenient housing at a fair price to new employees. The three bedroom/ two-and-a-half bath homes are located a short walk from campus on Meridian Circle (across from Wolf Den Plaza on Bodway). They lease for $1,450 per month. An identical townhouse on the same street leases for $1,650. For inquiries and additional details, contact Vicki Irey, Townhouse Program Manager at 4-2345 or e-mail at vicki.irey@sonoma.edu.
Modern-Day Warfare and Nuclear Arms
Explored in Lecture Series
Sonoma State University offers its annual War and Peace Lecture Series every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Warren Auditorium on the SSU campus through Dec. 6. Among the highlights of the series is a panel discussion on Oct. 4 entitled “The Armament Industry” with SSU's Dr. Peter Phillips, director of Project Censored and professor of sociology and SSU economics professor Robert Eyler.
Judith Volkart of the American Civil Liberties Union and a part-time professor at SSU, discusses the Patriot Act on Sept. 13. On Nov. 1, UC Berkeley's Michael Nagler presents his lecture, “Planning a Non-Violent Future.” There is no charge for admission to the lecture series. For more information, call series host Rick Luttmann at 4-2543 or e-mail luttmann@sonoma.edu. For a complete schedule, visit War and Peace.
Hepatitis B Shots Available at Low Cost
The Student Health Center is asking those who work with students to encourage them to take advantage of a low-cost offer to get a Hepatitis B shot. Until Oct. 13, the Center can provide adolescent strength Hepatitis B vaccine for only $5 per injection to SSU students. This particular strength of vaccine is appropriate for individuals who are age 19 or under. The Sonoma County Health Department has made this special supply available because of a temporary overstock at their facility. Drop-in immunizations are given between 8 and 10:30 a.m. most mornings.