BFA Exhibition - Part Two - The University Art Gallery celebrates the hard work of students in the Art Department who graduate this month with their Bachelor of Fine Arts, an advanced degree requiring an additional year of focused study in their chosen field. Part Two is on view through Commencement Day, Saturday, May 26. The University Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, noon-4 p.m. For more information, phone 4-2295. Above, is an oil on panel, Launderland, 2007 by Sheila Ticen.
"Fast Food Nation" Author is Commencement Speaker
Commencement keynote speaker this year is Eric Schlosser, author of "Fast Food Nation" who will address the Class of 2007 on Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the Commencement Lawn. The movie made from his best-selling book is being shown on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the Cooperage.
Come Celebrate with Graduating EOP Students
EOP and LSS is recognizing graduating seniors and outstanding leaders who have overcome tremendous obstacles to become the first in their families to pursue higher education. This week they will be honored on Wednesday, May 16, 4-5 p.m., in the Commons. Many have excelled academically and distinguished themselves by their leadership and contributions to the community. Sonoma faculty and staff have mentored these exceptional students on their life-changing journey through higher education. More than 30 graduating EOP students will receive an EOP cord to wear with their robes. Join the celebration for refreshments and the opportunity to recognize these inspiring students.
Staff Appreciation Day Pet Photo Contest
Staff
Appreciation Day is coming soon, June 7. More information
will follow with activity details for the day, but a reminder
is in order to submit pet photos for the Second Annual
Pet Photo Contest. Deadline to submit photos is May 25.
For entry details including the categories and where to
send your pictures, visit the
Web site. For questions, contact Debbie Harrington, debra.harrington@sonoma.edu,
4-4127.
Autism Conference Seeks Public Comment
Psychology professor Lorna Catford and students from the Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program will be assisting at an historic May 17 town hall meeting from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 N. McDowell Blvd. At this meeting, families, service providers, public officials, and others concerned about autism are expected to turn out in large numbers to participate and give their input on services for children and adults with autism. Autism presents a health crisis to the state and nation of epidemic proportions, says Catford. It is now more prevalent than childhood cancer, diabetes, and Down Syndrome combined. School districts in the state report an overwhelming increase in the number of students with autism in just the past four years. Especially impacted are the kindergarten and elementary level classrooms, which have seen, in some cases, a doubling of the rates in recent years. There is no charge to attend, for more information call 648-4073 or ab4@scdd.ca.gov.