Join Captain Mike Kiraly on
Team SSU for the Human Race
Come out to Howarth and Spring Lake Parks on Saturday, May 12 to join dozens of other members of the SSU community — faculty, students, staff, alumni, family and friends — in support of local community programs. The race begins, rain or shine, with registration from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. The run starts at 8 a.m. and the walk starts immediately following the runners. Registration, start and finish lines are at Herbert Slater Middle School, 3500 Sonoma Avenue, in Santa Rosa. Last year, Team SSU was in the top 12 teams in Sonoma County, raising more $2,500 with 20 staff, alumni, faculty and students participating.
Library Director of Operations Mike Kiraly, is spearheading the SSU effort again this year as captain for Team Sonoma State. To participate, phone 4-4153 or e-mail him at mike.kiraly@sonoma.edu or visit the website to register under "Team SSU."
20th Anniversary Brings
New Ways to Honor SSU Alumni
The SSU Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 20th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. It is on this occasion that the department has expanded its recognition program. The Alumni Association invites nominations in the following categories:
- 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 his or her dedication to teaching at Sonoma State University.
- Outstanding Alumni Staff Award, to recognize exceptional service to Sonoma State University.
- Alumni Achievement Award, to recognize individuals who are not graduates of Sonoma State University but who have made significant contributions to the community. Nominations must be submitted to the Alumni Association by April 10. To submit a nomination, visit the Alumni Association Web site.
Nomination packets may include letters of reference, articles/features, publications, awards, and other supporting documents. Nomination forms may also be picked up at the Alumni Office in Stevenson 1027 on the SSU main campus.
For more information, contact Kate McClintock, Director of Alumni Relations, 4-2693.