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Scholarship Awards
Ceremony Set for Oct. 7

The University Scholarship Awards Ceremony takes place on Oct. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at the Cooperage. The 27th annual event honors student accomplishments and thanks donors who have generously contributed to scholarship programs. For more information, contact Laurie Ogg, Scholarship Coordinator, 4-2261.

Free, Anonymous HIV Testing on Second Tuesdays

Free anonymous HIV testing in collaboration with the Sonoma County Public Health Department has resumed at the Student Health Center from  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month through Dec. 13.  Walk-ins are seen on a first-come first-served basis consistent with available staffing.   The number of individuals that can be accommodated at each session is limited, so those seeking testing should come early, says medical director Georgia Schwartz.

Come to the 2005
Benefit Fair


10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11,
Schulz 1121

Meet the benefit plan representatives who will address your questions and concerns. Staff members will be available to assist with processing enrollment or changes. More details next week.

Who is Elena Poniatowska? Elizabeth Martinez Explores
This Leading Mexican Writer in OLLI Evening Series

SSU professor Elizabeth Martinez focuses on the early fictional contributions of Elena Poniatowska, recognized today as one of Mexico's greatest writers, and a leading voice on Mexican culture for five decades, in an Oct. 5 lecture for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. OLLI is offering a unique and informative on Wednesday evening lecture series from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the Cooperage at SSU.

Elena Poniatowksa lives in Mexico City and is the author of some fifty books. Poniatowska has excelled in several genres - as a journalist, novelist, short story writer, and essayist. She is admired today as a feminist, although in 1954 feminism didn't have broad appeal and only men were considered great writers, leaving the bright and talented Poniatowska on the intellectual periphery. Other SSU professors are featured in the series. Full Story.

ABOVE: Professor Elizabeth Coonrod Martinez

A Policy for Those Who Want to Help
in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Those within the California State University have witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The CSU recognizes that in light of the catastrophic nature of this event, some CSU employees may have the need to take time away from their CSU responsibilities. As a result, the CSU is implementing provisions to enable employees to provide assistance. Options may include payroll deduction to the state’s “Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Campaign,” volunteering for a relief organization, Family Medical Leave usage, or National Guard duty. The full Human Resources memorandum is available at http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/pdf2005/HR2005-41.pdf

NewsBytes Gets Another Makeover

NewBytes was getting used to its new face last week when another makeover opportunity emerged. Ginny Laughlin, a web developer and graphic designer with Distance Learning and Education at the California Institute of Human Services asked if she could help even further. Without hesitating, we said yes, The result is this week's issue with new graphics and navigation.

P.S. We are still looking for writers and photographers from the campus to submit material to NewsBytes for future issues. For further information, contact Jean Wasp, Editor

 

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