Anonymous Donors Bestow SSU with Steinway Piano
Sonoma State University received a generous donation last week from an anonymous Sonoma County family. A 9-foot Steinway Concert Grand Piano, estimated to be worth $115, 000, was delivered to the Green Music Center Concert Hall on Wed., August 12. The American-built piano was inspected from top to bottom by a representative from Sherman Clay. According to Jeff Langley, Performing Arts, it is rare to find a piano of this quality that has already been in use for the period of time needed to allow it to produce at its highest level of excellence. A new piano must be used for awhile in order to be at its best. "We were very lucky to have these generous community members donate this to us," says Langley.
First Annual Summer Happy Hour Unites More Than 100 SSU Alumni
More than 100 Sonoma State alumni turned out for the first annual Summer Happy Hour, held Thurs., Aug. 20 at Sens Restaurant in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Center. Sponsored 
by the SSU Alumni Association, the event provided a wonderful opportunity for University graduates to reconnect with former classmates and meet fellow alums. Co-hosts for the event were Nadir Vissanji (B.A. Business, ‘07); Chris Fadeff (B.A. Economics, ‘05); John Rauschkolb III (B.S., Business Accounting, ’06); Sarah Singer (B.A. Political Science, ’06); Nader Sherafat (B.S. Business Accounting, ’05) and Kelly Bass (B.A. Art History, ’03). Dr. Michael Visser provided a recap of SBE’s many new programs and stressed the importance for those attending to stay involved with SSU and show support for their alma mater. The Alumni Association is currently planning future mixers for Sonoma County, Washington, D.C. and the South Bay. Those interested in volunteering as an event host should contact Anne Biasi at 4-2693.
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