California Pre-Doctoral Program Deadline is Today

The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential university faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of current upper division or graduate students in the CSU who have experienced economic or educational disadvantages. Selections are made at the Chancellor’s Office and are based upon information given in the application. Application packets are available in the Academic Affairs office, Stevenson 1041. Completed applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 3. For further information contact David Hartranft at 4-2237 or Elaine Sundberg at 4-2215.

JUMP Accepting Student Leadership Applications

Join Us Making Progress (JUMP) is now accepting student leadership applications for the 2009-10 academic school year. Let your students know about this terrific opportunity to become involved in their community and campus leadership. There are currently 14 positions available, covering a range of social issues including: tutoring and mentoring children, working with homeless youth, alternative breaks, working at a food pantry, environmental projects, and more.

Applications are due by Fri., April 10 at 5 p.m., to the JUMP office located on the first floor of the Student Union. Applications are available in the office and on the JUMP website. For more information, contact Jodi Roth at jodi.roth@sonoma.edu.

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Random Acts of Kindness"For Goodness Sake" Blog Highlights Random Acts of Kindness

The Press Democrat has launched a blog called "For Goodness Sake," which showcases good people, good deeds and good causes. "If you hear anything on the SSU campus that makes you think, "Oh, that's so great/or nice/or amazing, please let reporter Rayne Wolfe know," says Jean Wasp, Media Relations Coordinator. "If someone pays your toll, she want to know. Generosity happens every day." To share a story, contact Wolfe by email at rayne.wolfe@pressdemocrat.com, or by phone at (707) 521-5240, and include pictures if you have any. To see current postings, visit the blog. "If your item gets mentioned, make sure you make comments to the blog to help her audience grow and to keep this 'good news' idea alive," says Wasp.

Call for Distinguished Alumni Nominations
Deadline April 24

The Alumni Associatiodistinguished alumni award logon 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 2009 nomination deadline is April 24. To submit a nomination,
please visit the Alumni Association Web site. Nomination packets may include letters of reference, articles/features, publications, awards, etc. For further assistance, contact
Anne Biasi, 4-2693, or anne.biasi@sonoma.edu.

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