STARSTAR Editor Looking for Opinion Articles

Jessica Nezovich, Opinions Editor for the Sonoma State STAR, is actively looking for opinion pieces to publish. All members of the SSU community are encouraged to submit articles to star@sonoma.edu. The deadline for opinion articles is Thurs./Fri. for publication in the following week's paper. Articles must be between 500 and 1000 words. "We would love to hear from the faculty and staff of the University,
and look forward to publishing what you have to say!" says Nezovich.

ZaumEncourage Students to Submit to ZAUM Magazine

SSU's award-winning literary magazine, ZAUM, is looking for student artists to submit their work for the upcoming 14th issue. Faculty and staff are asked to encourage any interested undergraduate or graduate students to send copies of their prose, poetry, or visual art to be considered for ZAUM. For more information, visit the ZAUM website. The deadline to receive submissions for ZAUM 14 is Sun., Nov. 15.


PLEASE ANNOUNCE

Hutchins School of Liberal Studies Celebrating 40 Years

A 40th anniversary celebration for the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies takes place Sat., Oct. 17 at SSU. The School was founded in 1969 by Warren Olson, who passed away just last month. Hutchins is a unique program in the CSU system, offering an alternative interdisciplinary course of study at SSU and distinctive because of its small classes and seminar-based learning.

The celebration, after check-in at 9:30 a.m. in The Commons, features seminar discussions in Carson Hall on education and social change, biofuels, Project Censored, humor and others, led by faculty and alumni. Lunch is served at noon in The Commons, with a welcome from University and Hutchins officials. After lunch, alumni groups will discuss topics of their own choice, followed by a Hutchins Community Reception, featuring a brief presentation on the various components of Hutchins in 2009, cutting of the cake, Open Mic and dancing to the local band, The Crux.

Admission to the Saturday day events is $35. There is also a no-host Friday evening social gathering at the Doubletree Hotel and a no-host Sunday brunch at the North Light Books. Dinner at the Doubletree Hotel is $45. Pre-registration by Fri., Oct. 9 is required for those who want lunch or dinner. For more information call Dacia Sandoval at 4-2491 or email 40thAnniversary@sonoma.edu.

Undergraduate Research Grants Available

As a part of its allocation of Instructionally Related Activity fees, the Fee Advisory Committee has funded the Undergraduate Research Grant Program for the 2009-2010 academic year. These research grants are designed to aid undergraduates with expenses they may incur in their research projects, such as supplies, equipment, or travel to present their research at professional or scholarly meetings. The maximum award is $750 per grant. To qualify, a research project must be supported by a faculty sponsor and must be directly related to a class in which the student is enrolled.

Faculty members are encouraged to make this information available to students who are engaged in or considering independent research projects. Guidelines and application forms are available in the Academic Affairs Office, located in Stevenson 1041, or on the Academic Affairs website. The priority deadline for applications is Fri., Oct. 30. For further information contact David Hartranft at 4-2237 or email david.hartranft@sonoma.edu.