Tommy Stokes receives his diploma from Pat Hallahan, State Employees’ Trades Council Consultant, for his completion of the certified joint apprenticeship program. MORE

Workshop on the Use
of Human Subjects in Research

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs presents a workshop on the use of human subjects in research from 11:55 a.m. -12:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 in Carson 20. Duane Dove, Chair of the Institutional Review Board, presents "Protection of the Rights of Human Subjects," a session on the use of human subjects in research, the role of the Institutional Review Board, and the responsibility of principle investigators.

Students are welcome. Phone or e-mail Carol Hall at 4-2448, carol.hall@sonoma.edu, to reserve space. Only 40 seats are available. A pizza lunch will be provided. Visit ORSP for more information.

The Rick Luttman Fashion
Show Hits the Catwalk on May 9

Math Professor Rick Luttman shows off his fashion sense in a fundraiser for the Math Club on Wednesday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Cooperage. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 for students. Pizza will be served during intermission. Luttman intends to display some of his more eccentric outfits for all to enjoy. The campus community is invited.

Join the Walk for Autism Saturday

The Psi Chi Sorority and the Psychology Department have teamed up to host the second annual Walk for Autism Research on Saturday, April 28. The event is being sponsored nationwide by Autism Speaks and the National Alliance for Autism Research.

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders. Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. In the Spring of 2006, Psi Chi hosted the first annual Walk for Autism Research and raised more than $10,000. This year, their goal is to double that number. MORE