BudgetSummer Town Hall Meetings Announced


Due to the unusual nature of the State's economic situation and the currently unclear CSU budget, two special Town Hall Meetings will be held during the summer. These meetings will focus on presenting the most recent budget news. The budget schedule as of now is:

Thurs., May 28: Governor presents his May Revise

Mon., June 1: Chancellor Reed meets with the CSU presidents to discuss the May Revise

Wed., June 10: Chancellor Reed issues a plan for the CSU

Thurs., June 18: SSU Town Hall on the Budget, Session 6
Noon-1 p.m., Schulz 3001

Thurs., July 30: SSU Town Hall on the Budget, Session 7
Noon-1 p.m., Schulz 3001

The sessions will be videotaped and will be posted on the Town Hall Meeting website for those who cannot attend. Additionally, a link on the SSU homepage (called SSU Budget Central) will provide a synopsis of what is known, handouts from the sessions and a link for submitting questions.

Scheduled WebCT Outage May 29

A WebCT outage is planned for Fri., May 29 from 6 a.m. until midnight as IT installs a new server. Service may be restored before the outage time expires.

Summer Orientation Resource Fair

University departments and programs are invited to participate in the Summer Orientation Resource Fair, the University's opportunity to interact with and provide information to all students and parents who attend the program. In order to encourage more participation, this year, a Passportpassport type activity is being incorporated with prizes available for students who visit with a minimum number of campus programs. The Resource Fair takes place from 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. in front of Salazar Hall on the following dates:

• Fri., June 12
• Tues., June 16
• Fri., June 19
• Tues., June 23
• Fri., June 26
• Tues., June 30
• Mon., July 6

For more information and to reserve a table, email orientation@sonoma.edu by Mon., May 18.

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Staff Excellence Award Nominees

Staff Excellence Nominees

The Staff Excellence Award recognizes staff members who have made a significant impact on the university through outstanding dedication, competence, exceptional performance, excellent service to students, and ingenuity. This is an excellent opportunity to identify staff members who have gone the extra mile for the campus community.

Congratulations to the following 2009/2010 nominees (also pictured above): Dolores Bainter, Kristen Boland, David Dougherty, Julie Greathouse, Janet Hankes, Christine Hayes, Laurel Holmstrom Vega, Scott Kupferman, Lillian Lee, Edward Liddell, Amanda McGowan, Cheryl Moore, Dee Moore, Sandra Piantanida, Gina Voight, Stephanie Wilkinson, Merle Williams

Thanks to those that nominated an individual, for taking the time and effort to recognize another person’s hard work and contributions. Simply being nominated is a great honor and is appreciated by the nominees.

2009 Staff Appreciation Day is Thurs., June 4

The 2009 Staff Appreciation Day is Thurs., June 4, beginning 8 a.m. at Zinfandel Dining Services. Staff Appreciation Day is a way that SSU can say “thank you” for all the contributions staff make to the University. Below are some activities planned for the day, but for all details, including RSVP information, visit the Staff Appreciation Day website. Staff Appreciation Day is presented by Employee Services.

• Animal, Vegetable, Mineral Photo Contest
Ever played 20 questions? This year's photo contest is taking a spin off the traditional and always entertaining game. Photos are accepted into one of three categories: Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral. Winners are awarded for Best, Funniest, and Most Creative Interpretation of the Category. Additional entry details are located on the 2009 Photo Contest Flyer. Deadline to submit photos to human.services@sonoma.edu is Fri., May 29.

• New Sessions
More volunteers are needed to present sessions for the day! Many new sessions are being lined up as well as some popular ones from previous years, including Cantonese Mah-Jong, Salsa, tours of Tuscany and new developments in the GMC, the always popular tunnel tours, and delicious food presentations. For those who would like to lead a session or have any suggestions, contact Jaime Russell at jaime.russell@sonoma.edu.

• Book, CDs, DVDs and VHS Swap
The Book Swap last year proved to be a great success. This year, it is expanding to include CDs, DVDs, and those ancient VHS movies. Stop by the table outside Zinfandel to drop off collections or pick up something of interest. All items remaining at the end of the day will be donated to the YWCA Women’s Shelter.

Sonoma County Groups Offer Occupational Health and Safety Training

Sonoma County unions and building trades are partnering to offer a free occupational health and safety course over three Saturdays at SSU. Taking place August 8, 15 and 22 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Salazar 2016, this 24-hour workshop trains participants to take leadership roles in the workplace. “In 2008, 15,428 California workers were reported injured on the job, up from 14,892 in 2007,” says facilitator Valeria Velazquez. “Workplace injury costs the state and employers not only millions of dollars but also untold social and personal losses. ”

Hosted by the School of Extended Education, the workshop is open to workers and managers from all industries and is part of the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP), a statewide initiative aimed at reducing occupational injuries and illnesses and workers’ compensation costs in California. For more information, contact Velazquez at vvelazquez@berkeley.edu or call (510) 643-2090. To register contact Linda Lee at lzlee@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-5507.

 

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