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What is the SSU campus climate toward diversity? This includes age, gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, disabilities, religious belief, and Vietnam-era veteran status. members of teh campus community are encouraged to take the short online survey by May 25. Responses are totally confidential and anonymous and your participation is voluntary.
The group results of this survey will be shared with the Campus Climate Committee and with President Armiñana. Those who participate are free to withdraw their consent and to discontinue participation at any time without prejudice. For further information, contact Rose Bruce, 4-2790, or by e-mail rose.bruce@sonoma.edu.
SSU Student Phil Bekker is the recipient of the Edward C. Boyle Scholarship, which provided him the opportunity to study art in France. During his time, he moved away from painting to working with digital video. These videos are on exhibit through June 8 at the University Library Art Gallery. For more information, visit the library webpage.
The 2007 Staff Appreciation Day is Thursday, June 7 starting
at 8 a.m. at Zinfandel Dining Services. Check out
the new features on the Staff
Appreciation Day Web site. New to Staff
Appreciation day this year is: Food -
Dining Services is providing a full buffet breakfast and
lunch.
New Pet Categories -
Best Buds, Best Dressed Pet, Cutest Little Ones (pets younger
than 1-year old), and Cutest Adult Pet. The
contest still needs entries of staff's pets. More
information about this contest may be found online.
Great Sessions - campus tours, fitness
classes, food presentations, and a special exploration
of the Fairfield Osborn Preserve. See the Staff Appreciation
Day web site for clothing requirements for some sessions.
Pool Usage - The pool will be open from
noon to 2 p.m. for swimming and sunbathing. Remember to
bring a bathing suit.
Surprise Guest - The morning will
feature a surprise appearance by a special guest.
RSVP by June 1 to stephanie.torres@sonoma.edu to
confirm attendance at the buffet breakfast and buffet lunch.
Include which meals you are planning to attend and a preferred
name, for a name tag. Above, is award winner "Shasta" from
last year.
Special graduation celebrations will be held on campus in addition to the main commencement event next Saturday. They include:
RAINBOW CELEBRATION - Rainbow Graduation is a time for the queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving people and their friends, family, and allies of Sonoma State University to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the last year and to recognize those moving on to the next chapter in their lives. 7-9 p,m., Thursday, May 24. Student Union Multipurpose Room.
LA RAZA CELEBRATION - The ceremony includes cultural music, bilingual keynote speakers, and a unique opportunity for the graduates to thank the individuals who have assisted them in obtaining their degree. A reception follows and provides personal time for graduates, family, faculty, and friends to celebrate with traditional food and music. 5 p.m., Friday, May 25. Evert B. Person Theatre.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CELEBRATION - Black Scholars United hosts the African-American celebration as an opportunity for the University to acknowledge the achievements of African-American students and the students to thank their families, friends, faculty and mentors. 6 p.m., Friday, May 25. Cooperage.
Beginning May 29, Dining Services will have the following hours for the summer: Toast: 7 a.m. -11 a.m.; Summer Grill: 11 a.m. -2 p.m.; Charlie Brown's: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Summer Grill menu is on the web at http://ds.sonoma.edu
The National Residence Hall Honorary held its annual
awards celebration recently to recognize the top student
leaders who have made a difference in the residential community
this past year. In addition, it recognizes campus and community
members who have also made a difference this past year.
This award, called the "Friends of Residential Life," has
been awarded to: Lorna Catford, Psychology; Susan Herring,
Mathematics; Rufino "JR" Cervantes, Facilities;
Samantha Phillips, Housekeeping; Sam Youney, Grounds;
Jeff Woods, JUMP.
Ever wanted to sit in on the state-wide spelling be that
is often the subject of those inspirational documentaries? The
state's top elementary school spellers - 63 of them - compete
Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in Evert B. Person Theatre
at the California State Elementary Spelling Championship.
These students, representing 32 California counties, have
already won school, region, and county spelling bees. Dr.
Carl Wong, Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools, will
welcome participants and guests to the event, then show
a video greeting from State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jack O'Connell. The event also features a virtual tour
of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, this year's partner agency.
Anne Harris-Gebb, a teacher at Jefferson School in Cloverdale,
is the spellmaster. The campus community is invited to
attend this free event.