Cocktail PartyAlumni Reception Planned for University Club

All SSU alumni staff and faculty are invited to attend the Alumni Reception, being held at the University Club on Sat., Oct. 10 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and live entertainment while mingling with fellow SSU graduates. For more information, visit the Alumni Association’s website or Facebook Page.

Celebrating Teachers and Circle of Excellence Awards

The School of Education welcomes faculty, staff and students to attend the annual event Celebrating Teachers and Circle of Excellence Awards on Wed., Oct. 14 from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the University Commons.

This event recognizes the outstanding achievements of SSU School of Education alumni for work in area schools, and also honors local public school teachers and administrators who have served as mentors to SSU student teachers and administrators. The third annual F. George Elliott Scholarship recipient will also be recognized at this event. This event is sponsored by the SSU Alumni Association.

MATH ColloquiumCall for M*A*T*H Colloquium Speakers

The M*A*T*H Colloquium is looking for individuals who use math or statistics in their job or research, and who would be willing to give a 50-minute talk about the mathematics that they do. Speakers are needed for the sr ping semester. Colloquiums are held on Wednesdays from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in Darwin 103. "We would be glad to take you out for dinner after your talk," says Cora Neal, professor of mathematics.

For those who are interested, email Cora Neal at cora.neal@sonoma.edu.

BreakfastHalf-Priced Breakfast, Every Day

There's a new twist to the half-priced meal deal at the Zinfandel Dining Room: beginning Mon., Oct. 5 and lasting through Fri., Oct. 30, all weekday breakfasts are half-priced for faculty and staff (Fri., Oct. 2 is the last half-priced lunch deal).

Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., employees with their SSU ID receive breakfast for the discounted price of just $3.50. Breakfast is served with a mixture of hot items, fresh fruit, cereal and even pancakes. Check out the upcoming menus at the Dining Services website.

Picture of the Week: A Sneak Peek of the GMC Lobby

GMC Lobby

Work remains to be done on the Green Music Center's Concert Hall Lobby, though the rendering above offers an idea of what the finished product will look like, facing north. The lobby features a grand staircase, limestone floors, artwork and a stunning view into the 100 square-foot courtyard, which can be used as a reception area. A donor wall will recognize the donors—more than 600 individuals—who have contributed $5000 or more to the Green Music Center. Overall, more than 1,500 have contributed.

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Faculty and Staff Invited to Celebrate 2009 Distinguished Alumni Honorees

Distinguished Alumni

On Thurs., Oct. 15 , the SSU Alumni Association hosts an evening reception in celebration of this year’s Distinguished Alumni honorees (above). Cynthia Murray, CEO and President of the North Bay Leadership Council, will emcee the 5:30 p.m. event at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel in Santa Rosa. All SSU faculty and staff are invited to attend to help celebrate the many accomplishments of these deserving SSU alums. For tickets, contact the Alumni Office at 4-2426 or email alumni@sonoma.edu.

The 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are:

• Shirlee Zane, Distinguished Alumni Award
M.A. Counseling, 1994 – Sonoma County Supervisor; Former CEO, Council on Aging

• Christopher Fritzsche, Distinguished Alumni Award
B.A. Music, 1989 – Grammy Award Winner; Director of Music Ministry, Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa; Adjunct Voice Faculty, Sonoma State University

• Adrian Praetzellis, Distinguished Alumni Faculty Award
B.A. Anthropology, 1981 – Professor of Anthropology; Director of Anthropological Studies Center

• Sheila Mackintosh-Sims, Outstanding Alumni Staff Award
B.A. Geography, 1981 – Academic Advisor, School of Business and Economics

Get in Touch With Nature at Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Fairfield Osborn PreserveGuided hikes at SSU's beautiful, 411-acre Fairfield Osborn Preserve take place every Saturday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., from Oct. 24 until Dec. 5. Trained naturalists will lead groups into the amazingly diverse heart of the preserve located on Sonoma Mountain.

Curiosity-driven exploration and stories uncover the unusual geology of the area, its violent origins and unique plants and animals. Hikers might see a Pacific Giant Salamander or a Pacific Treefrog, hear the wind rustling through the oaks and beautiful grasses, or smell the sweet fragrance of the hayfield tarweed - one of the most unique (and uniquely Californian) smells in the world.

Sign-up is not required—simply show up to meet one of guides at 10 a.m. on a Saturday from Oct. 24 to Dec. 5 with a lunch, water and walking boots. A donation of $3 per person is requested. For further information, contact Program Coordinator Suzanne DeCoursey, (707) 795-5069, or visit the Fairfield Osborn Preserve website.

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