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TMFN: ACADEMIC EVENTS

These events are organized for students but faculty and staff are welcome to join in.

Monday, August 20 - FIRST DAY
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9a.m.-4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

First Day Class Meetings @ 10-11:30 a.m.; Various Locations

This new tradition is a way for the campus community to formally academically welcome our new first year and transfer students to the university. Each student will be assigned to a classroom based on their involvement in University 102, University 150, Hutchins, transfer status or First time freshman who are not in a University 102 class. These classes are mandatory. For more information or to find out where each class/group is meeting, go to http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/admissions/firstday

New Student Convocation @ 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; University Lakes

The New Student Convocation is a festive welcome to the new class by the faculty of Sonoma State. It features an academic procession (if you've never seen one, you should) of faculty in their traditional ceremonial garb and a welcome to the new students by one of Sonoma's recipients of the Rowland Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Student/Faculty Lunch and Mingle @ 12:15-1:30 p.m.; University Lakes
Tuesday, August 21 (Classes begin)
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Academic Planning Workshop @ 1-2 p.m.; Salazar 1016 - to register, or for more info, go to: http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/no_soar07/

Wednesday, August 22
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students.

Thursday, August 23
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @9a.m. - 4pm; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Part-Time Job Open House @ 11a.m. - 2 p.m.; Career Center - Salazar 1070

Come check out the Career Center and what it has to offer you. If you are looking for a job, during this time you will find lists of local on- and off-campus employers and contact names, resume makeovers by Career Peer Mentors or Career Advisors, and tips on effective job search strategy.

Academic Probation Workshop @ Noon

All undeclared and EOP students who are on academic probation are required to attend one of the following workshops. All other majors are encouraged to attend. To REGISTER GO TO: http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/advising/probation_workshop/

Academic Planning Workshop @ 1-2 p.m.; Salazar 1016

To register, or for more info, go to: http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/no_soar07/

Friday, August 24th
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Academic Probation Workshop @ Noon

All undeclared and EOP students who are on academic probation are required to attend one of the following workshops. All other majors are encouraged to attend. To REGISTER GO TO: URL: http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/advising/probation_workshop/

Academic Planning Workshop @ Noon; Salazar 1016

To register, or for more info, go to: http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/no_soar07/

The Big Brain Bash: A Trivia Event @ 7-9 p.m.; University Library, 2nd floor - come in teams of 1 - 6 brains!
Monday, August 27
Drop in Immunization & TB test Clinic @ 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Student Health Center

Here's your chance to get required immunizations such as measles (MMR) and/or Hepatitis B before its too late. How about other immunizations that are recommended for college students like Meningococcal Vaccine? All vaccines offered at huge student discounts. Immunization clinics are first come, first serve on a staff & vaccine availability.

Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students.

Academic Planning Workshop @ Noon-1 p.m.; Salazar 1061 - to register, or for more info, go to http://www.sonoma.edu/ar/no_soar07/ Soccer with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 1 p.m.; Sauvignon Quad - for more info contact Kevin at kevinfinkbiner@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 28th
Drop-in Immunization & TB test clinic @ 8 a.m. -11 a.m.; 1:30-2:30 p.m., Student Health Center

Here's a chance to get required immunizations such as measles (MMR) and/or Hepatitis B before its too late. How about other immunizations that are recommended for college students like Meningococcal Vaccine? All vaccines offered at huge student discounts. Immunization clinics are first come, first serve on a staff & vaccine availability.

Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students.

Queer Straight Alliance Student, Staff and Faculty Open House/Reception @11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Student Union Multi-Purpose Room

Get to know students, staff, faculty, allies and resources in the GLBT campus community. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

JUMP Blood Drive @ 1-7 p.m.; Rec. Center

Donate blood today as your pint of blood might save an accident victim, help a premature baby, or be used in the fight against cancer. Don't be afraid - donate blood today and save a life.

ASP Nooner Featuring: True Margrit @ Noon, Darwin Quad Ultimate Frisbee with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship @ 1 p.m.; Sauvignon Quad

For more info, contact Kevin at kevinfinkbiner@gmail.com

Intramural Sports Free Agents Mtg @ Rec Center - call 664-4FUN, for more info. Interfraternity Council Information Night @7 p.m.; Cooperage

It's your first year at the university, either as a freshman or transfer, and you are surrounded by a sea of new faces, names, and challenges. Why not check out joining a fraternity and find a group where everyone knows your name? Come out to IFC Info Night and learn all about the IFC fraternities and what they can offer you. Whether your interest is in leadership, scholarship, brotherhood, philanthropy, social interaction, or campus involvement, going Greek might be for you. So check them out, rush the fraternities, and decide which fraternity best suits you.

Wednesday, August 29
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Thursday, August 30
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Academic Probation Workshop @ Noon

All undeclared and EOP students who are on academic probation are required to attend one of the following workshops. All other majors are encouraged to attend. To REGISTER GO TO: URL: http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/advising/probation_workshop/

Friday, August 31
Advising Center Drop-in Hours @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Salazar 1070 (Monday thru Friday)

Career advising for all students, and academic advising for undeclared and EOP students. Check out our resources and learn more about what we can do for you!

Tuesday, September 4
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1pm. No sign-up needed. Service and Internship Fair @11:30a.m. - 1:15pm; Salazar Quad Academic Probation Workshop @3pm

All undeclared and EOP students who are on academic probation are required to attend one of the following workshops. All other majors are encouraged to attend. To REGISTER GO TO: URL: http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/advising/probation_workshop/

Are You a Copyright Criminal? @ 8 p.m.; Cooperage

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) explores the strange new world of digital technologies with a talk demonstrating how the legal and technological landscape is changing for better and for worse. This is an emerging topic: colleges and universities have received thousands more legal notices about file sharing this academic year alone. The EFF lecture will explore this zone from every angle: from what's legal and what's not, to the rights we are in danger of losing, and steps you can take to protect them.

Wednesday, September 5
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1pm. No sign-up needed.

Get involved. Volunteer. Do good. Bring your lunch or munch on some snacks and find out about the great opportunities to volunteer with JUMP, the community service program. This is a great way to get involved and do good in the community. Transfer students are invited and strongly encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, September 11
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1 p.m. No sign-up needed.
Wednesday, September 12
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1pm. No sign-up needed.
Monday, September 17

On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine individuals who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day provides us an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of this document for today's Americans. This year SSU will celebrate Constitution Day by watching and discussing two short films. Join us for this stimulating and important event. You will have two opportunities to join in the fun:

Monday, September 17 @ Noon in Schulz 3001

Monday, September 17 @ 7 p.m. in the Vineyard.

Stay tuned for more information and visit our website: http://library.sonoma.edu/constitution.html

Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1 p.m. No sign-up needed.
Tuesday, September 18
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1 p.m. No sign-up needed.
Wednesday, September 19
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1 p.m. No sign-up needed.
Monday, September 24
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1 p.m. No sign-up needed.
Wednesday, September 26th
Know Your Library! Come to the "Articles, Books & Beyond" Workshop, University Library, Schulz 2050, 12-1pm. No sign-up needed.

Community Service Events

Tuesday, August 28
JUMP Blood Drive @ 1- 7 p.m.; Rec. Center

Donate blood today as your pint of blood might save an accident victim, help a premature baby, or be used in the fight against cancer. Don't be afraid - donate blood today and save a life.

Thursday, August 30
JUMP Info Night @ 7 p,m,; Student Union, MPR

Want to get involved? Interested in doing good? Try volunteering! Learn about JUMP, the community service program, and how you can get involved, do good, and volunteer. You can meet lots of great people, get involved on campus, and help the community all by volunteering. Lots of opportunities to volunteer available! Volunteer with children, the environment, or the homeless; one-time events available or volunteer for the entire semester. Call 664-4277 for more info.

Tuesday, September 4
Service and Internship Fair @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.; Salazar Quad

Wednesday, September 5
JUMP Info Session @Noon - 1 p.m.; Student Union, MPR

Get involved. Volunteer. Do good. Bring your lunch or munch on some snacks and find out about the great opportunities to volunteer with JUMP, the community service program. This is a great way to get involved and do good in the community. Transfer students are invited and strongly encouraged to attend.

Study Buddies Info Session @2:30-4 p.m., JUMP Office, Student Union

Get involved. Volunteer with kids. Make a difference. Find out everything you wanted to know about Study Buddies, JUMP's after-school homework assistance program for first-fifth graders at a local elementary school. Sign up to be a volunteer and help the children with reading, writing, and arithmetic

Thursday, September 6th
Study Buddies Info Session @2:30-4 p.m., JUMP Office, Student Union

Get involved. Volunteer with kids. Make a difference. Find out everything you wanted to know about Study Buddies, JUMP's after-school homework assistance program for first-fifth graders at a local elementary school. Sign up to be a volunteer and help the children with reading, writing, and arithmetic

Alternative Breaks Info Meeting @7 p.m, Erin Fisher Room, Student Union

Forget Mexico, Florida, Texas, or the Bahamas for Spring Break. Why not try something a little different and volunteer during your Spring Break? Find out how you can make a difference during Spring Break by spending it volunteering with JUMP. You might spend your Spring Break building houses with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, participating in environmental service projects on Catalina Island, or somewhere else where you are making a difference.

Saturday, September 8th
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Trip - vans leave at 9 a.m. from in front of Police Services - $20

From Vertical Velocity to Kong to Roar to Medusa, the Looney Tunes Seaport and the Batman Water Spectacular, this day will prove to be fun for everyone. These tickets are more than half off the regular ticket prices. Space is limited, so sign-up today at the Zinfandel Service Desk. Call 664-2804 for more info.

Harvest for the Hungry Garden Service Trip with JUMP @ 9 a.m. - Noon; meet at the flagpole, lunch included

Come join us as we help out at a local garden with an amazing purpose - to grow organic fruits and vegetables for the homeless. Students will be gardening, weeding, planting, and harvesting. Lunch provided. To sign up, please contact Campus-Wide Events at the JUMP Office at 664-4277. The event is limited to the first 15 students who sign-up.

National Sorority Recruitment @ Noon- contact Sarah Bauer at sarah.bauer@sonoma.edu or 664-4079 for details Scene it Movie Night Featuring: Spiderman III @ 9 p.m.; Cooperage FREE

In this third installment of the amazing Spider-Man trilogy, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. When his suit suddenly turns black and enhances his power it brings out a vengeful side that he must struggle to control while battling two of the most feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom.

Sunday, September 9
Laguna de Santa Rosa Cleanup with JUMP @ 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; meet at the flagpole, lunch included

Spend the day restoring our local creek. Students will be removing non-native plants, weeding and mulching, and preparing the creek for native restoration. Must wear closed toed shoes and pants as we will be working along the creek with heavy and sharp tools. Lunch provided. To sign up, please contact Project Earth at the JUMP Office at 664-4277. The event is limited to the first 20 students who sign-up.

Monday, September 10
JUMP Redwood Empire Foodbank Trip @ 5:15 - 8 p.m.; JUMP Office

Join JUMP as we go to the local foodbank to sort and package food for distribution to the county‚s homeless population. Your service helps the foodbank provide food to over 49,000 people in Sonoma County each month.

Tuesday, September 11
Alternative Breaks Info Meeting @ 7 p.m., Erin Fisher Room, Student Union

Forget Mexico, Florida, Texas, or the Bahamas for Spring Break. Why not try something a little different and volunteer during your Spring Break? Find out how you can make a difference during Spring Break by spending it volunteering with JUMP. You might spend your Spring Break building houses with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, participating in environmental service pro

Saturday, September 15
California Coastal Clean-Up @ 8:30 a.m.; meet at the flagpole - FREE

You are invited to attend the largest premier volunteer event focused on the marine environment in the country. Each year, more than 50,000 volunteers turn out to over 700 cleanup sites statewide to conduct what has been hailed by the Guinness Book of Records as "the largest garbage collection" (1993). Come join JUMP as we take care of our fragile marine environment by cleaning up our local beaches. Lunch provided. Call the JUMP office at 664-4277 to sign up for this great day at the beach! Mandatory Club Chartering and Training Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information contact the CSLIS at ocl.student@sonoma.edu

Thursday, September 20
JUMP Blood Drive @ 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Rec. Center

The average adult has 10 pints of blood in his or her body. All we want is just one pint to help save a life. Take an hour out of the day and donate blood. It's one way you can help someone today.

JUMP Info Meeting @ 7 p.m.; Schulz 1121

Ready to get involved now that the semester has died down. There's still time. Come get connected with JUMP, the community service program. Find out how you can get involved, do good, and volunteer. Sign-up for all of our upcoming events and volunteer with children, the environment, or the homeless at one-time service events or for the entire semester. Call 664-4277 for more info.

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