Graphic Novelist Eric Drooker Here, Feb. 24
The Hutchins School of Liberal Studies has invited renowned graphic novelist, artist and activist Eric Drooker to speak at SSU from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Student Union. Drooker has created several books including Flood: A Novel in Pictures, Blood Song: A Silent Ballad, Illuminated Poems, which combines Drooker's artwork with Allen Ginsberg's poetry, and street posters and ballads. Drooker's art has also been featured on ten covers of The New Yorker magazine. His presentation includes artwork, poetry and probably some song. To see some of his work online, visit www.drooker.com. A brief book signing will follow Drooker's performance. Associate Professor Heidi LaMoreaux is coordinating Drooker's appearance.
Above, "Atlas in Love" by Eric Drooker
Campus Community Invited to School
Retreat on Cultural Competence, March 10
The School of Social Sciences will hold a retreat on cultural competence from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 10 in the multi-purpose room in the Student Union. Because interest is so high, Dean Elaine Leeder has decided to open it to the campus community.
The morning begins with a workshop facilitated by Dr. Richard A. Rodriguez a well-established expert in multicultural training and former SSU Director of Counseling. Rodriquez now serves as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services: A Multicultural Center, at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
Then a panel of students from many different backgrounds will share some of their SSU experiences regarding issues of race and ethnicity. A working lunch follows. Afterwards, a group of faculty who are trained and practiced in culturally competent pedagogy will facilitate a panel. There will be discussion throughout. RSVP by Feb. 24 to connie.lewsadder@sonoma.edu ( 4-2112). Registration is limited so plan to respond ASAP.
Call for Participants for School of
Social Sciences Brown Bag Series
Have you been thinking about that research or other special project and wondering how to advance your work? Consider presenting it at one of this term’s Tuesday Noon School of Social Science Brown Bags. Join colleagues, staff and students in this informal, interdisciplinary seminar, now beginning its ninth term bringing together our Social Science community. The Brown Bags are always a fine way to enjoy listening and responding to study and ideas across the disciplines.
Contact Dean Elaine Leeder with a title and possible Tuesday lunch dates, soon, while many Brown Bag seminar time slots are still available. Phone 4-2112 or e-mail elaine.leeder@sonoma.edu.
Meet the International Students
Colleagues and friends of international students are invited to the International
Students Luncheons held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room
in the Student Union this semester. Dates are:Thursday, Feb. 16, Thursday, March 23, Thursday, April 13, Thursday, May 11. For further information, contact Jan Beaulyn, in Salazar 1071.