SSU Crew Invites Faculty and
Staff to Regatta

The Sonoma State Rowing Club, in partnership with Associated Students and US Bank, invites staff and faculty to attend the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship regatta on Saturday, April 29. The campus community is encouraged to support them in this rapidly growing and exciting sport. The SSU crew will provide transportation, food, and entertainment along all legs of the outing. While on the bus, fans will be treated to a series of rowing DVD’s and highlights from last years competitive season to get a feel for what they will see at the regatta. Upon arrival at the championship race course on Lake Natoma, fan’s will be briefed and led to the spectator tent where food and drink will be available throughout the day.

Tickets are available for $7 in the Student Union and should be purchased early as there are a limited number of spaces available. Fans will meet the bus at the flagpoles at the main entrance to the University at 7 a.m. and arrive back on campus at 3 p.m. Dress in layers as it may be colder earlier in the day, warming up as the day goes on. Concessions will be available at the fan tent, but it is a good idea to bring a lunch to snack on while watching the races. For more infromation, visit the club's Web site at http://www.students.sonoma.edu/clubs/crew.

ABOVE, the SSU crew practices in the early morning hours on the Petaluma River.

International Panel Talks About
Importance of Global Perspective, April 26

A new Global and International Education Initiative aimed at combining academic excellence with an international education is being developed at SSU. In an effort to generate ideas and inspiration for the Initiative, a program entitled "Educating for Global Perspectives: An International Panel" will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, in Schulz 3001. Panelists and their topics include:
Eduardo Ochoa (Argentina), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs -
"From Buenos Aires to Kuala Lumpur"; Leny Strobel (Philippines), Assistant Professor of American Multicultural Studies - "An Island Girl’s Education: Felicity, Endurance, Survival, and Hope"; Mutombo M’Panya (Congo), Assistant Professor in the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies - "Possibilities and Challenges in My Global Experience"; Roshni Rustomji-Kerns (Pakistan), - SSU Emerita in the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies - "But Where Are You Really From? Re-learning/Re- membering Time and Place”;

The speakers will share information about the global experiences that have enhanced their lives, both professionally and personally. They will also discuss the vision they have for students regarding educating for a global perspective. A reception featuring international food and music, plus a question and answer period, will follow the panel.

Share Your Talents at Staff Appreciation Day!

Human Services is looking for volunteers to present enrichment sessions for the 2006 Staff Appreciation Day which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20. Sessions in the past have included knitting, tours and information of campus areas, cooking demonstrations, and wellness/healthy lifestyle discussions. Employees, groups, or departments are encouraged to reserve a display table and chairs for the lunchtime displays and information booths.

The day begins at 8 a.m. at the Commons with light refreshments, the announcement of the 2006-07 Excellence Award Winners, personal and professional enrichment sessions that staff may choose to attend, and the opportunity to vote in the first annual Pet Photo Contest. Lunch will be provided from 12:30-2 p.m. There will be individual displays and information booths and a raffle prize. A schedule of the entire day’s events will be distributed to staff members in early June. To sign up to teach a class, lead a tour, or reserve a display booth, contact Debbie Harrington at 4-4127, or debra.harrington@sonoma.edu by May 12.

RTP Forum for Faculty on April 27

The Faculty Standards and Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate is reworking the University Retention Tenure and Promotion Policy. In order to maintain transparency in the revision process, faculty questions, comments and concerns about RTP experiences are welcome. Join the FSAC committee for an Input Forum at 1 p.m. on April 27, in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Student Union. Those who cannot attend may forward questions, comments and concerns to Carlos Ayala (current FSAC chair) at carlos.ayala@sonoma.edu.