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SUSTAINABILITY DAY
AT SSU, FEB. 7

This day-long event includes an interdisciplinary  teach-in with keynote speakers, seminars and panel discussions, a  sustainability fair featuring student clubs, local businesses, non-profits and community organizations, and a round-table discussion, engaging  elected officials, students, faculty and administration in a dialogue  focused on global climate change solutions. Sponsored by Focus the Nation. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Commons. Questions? Call(209) 712-1787. Complete schedule of events can be found at www.ssufocusthenation.com


POST
"SUPER TUESDAY"
FORUM

Analysis of the Super Tuesday Primary results by a panel of political commentators including Political Science Professors Andy Merrifield and Catherine Nelson with Pete Golis, former Editorial Director of the Press Democrat. 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, Schulz 3001. University Library.

 

SAVE THE DATE

VAGINA MONOLOGUES - Benefit production of The Vagina Monologues at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1, Cooperage. On
behalf of the V Day 2008 Campaign.  Tickets, $5 to SSU students, $10 faculty and staff, and $15 for general admission.  For tickets call or visit the Sonoma Student Union, 4-2382. 

NORTH BAY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE - The 2008 Conference will address economic sustainability and growth in the North Bay. A panel of experts in each of their respective industries will provide current information on the challenges facing North Bay industries in pursuit of long-term economic sustainability.  Panelists include representatives from financial services, construction, wine, education, and health arenas. Economics Professor Rob Eyler provides the data. Friday, February 8, Sheraton Inn, Petaluma. http://www.sonoma.edu/sbe/  

FACULTY EXPO - 3:30-5:30 p.m., March 5, Commons

GRADUATE FAIR - 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, March 13 
Commons 

SSU information/emergency phone number:
888 533-5388


A FOOL IN LOVE by Shane Weare is typical of the many heartfelt pieces of art featured at the upcoming Art From the Heart auction on February 9 at the University Art Gallery. Free previews of the artwork for the campus community are available 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 6; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday February 7; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday February 8. Ticket price is $30.

Alumni Association Seeks to Honor Faculty,
Staff, Grads and Community Members 

The Alumni Association invites nominations from the campus community to recognize distinguished alumni in the following categories:
• Alumni Achievement Award, to recognize individuals who are not graduates of Sonoma State University, but who have made significant contributions to our community.
• Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Sonoma State University alumni for their outstanding professional achievements, contributions to society and the University.
• Distinguished Alumni Teaching Award, presented to an alumni faculty member in recognition of their dedication to teaching at Sonoma State University.
• Outstanding Alumni Staff Award, to recognize exceptional service to Sonoma State University.

The 2008 nomination deadline is April 18. To submit a nomination, please visit the Alumni Association Web site at www.ssualumni.org/distinalum. Nomination packets may include letters of reference, articles/features, publications, awards, etc. For further assistance please contact Kate McClintock, 4-2693 or e-mail  kate.mcclintock@sonoma.edu.

CTPD Workshops for Faculty and Staff

The Center for Training and Professional Development, in conjunction with the Professional Development Subcommittee, University Library, Instructional Technology Services and the CSU Center for Distributed Learning, offers a series of workshops for all faculty and staff. The upcoming schedule includes:

Assigning Multimedia Assignments, February 6 from 10-11 a.m., Schulz 2019 - Erin Bower (University Library) and Tim Hensel (Library Technology Services) present effective ways in which faculty members can work with existing University services to most effectively implement multimedia assignments.

WebCT: Assignments Tool & Turnitin.com, February 6 and 7 from noon-1 p.m., Learning and Teaching Center - Martha Ezell, Media Specialist, IT, is instructor.

Register online at http://depot.csuprojects.org:8080/fdc/em-code/register/register.jsp?campusid=1.


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