Workout Warrior Award
Goes to Nancee Fox

Congratulations go to Nancee Fox, who was nominated to be one of the 2006-07 Workout Warriors at the Student Recreation Center. Fox works in the Information Technology Department managing all of the school’s computer labs and works out almost every morning at 6 a.m. "Her love for working out and great personality has made her one of the most-loved regulars," says Pam Su, director. In addition to a free locker for the spring and summer term, the campus recreation staff thanks Nancee for her work ethic and love for the Rec Center with an hour-long onsite chair massage for her and her fellow staff members.

Deadline is August 28 for NEH Summer Stipends

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) offers stipends of $6,000 to faculty members to devote two consecutive summer months to full-time study and research. To enter the competition, faculty must be nominated by the University. Eligible projects include the study of history, philosophy, languages, linguistics, literature, archaeology, jurisprudence, the history, theory and criticism of the arts, ethics, comparative religion, and those aspects of the social sciences and natural sciences that employ historical or philosophical approaches.

Each university may nominate two faculty members. SSU faculty interested in being nominated should review the application guidelines at NEH Summer Stipend. To be considered for nomination, submit a complete application (résumé, project narrative, bibliography, and edition/translation sample (if applicable)) along with 8 copies to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) in Stevenson 1050 by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

The Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs will review applications and recommend two candidates to the Provost for nomination. Final proposals from nominees must be submitted online to NEH by 5 p.m. on Oct. 2. For additional information, contact ORSP at 4-2448.

CalPERS Retirement, Financial Planning Seminar, June 13

Payroll and Benefits is hosting a retirement and financial planning seminar with CalPERS and Financial Finesse for all CalPERS eligible employees on June 13 in Salazar 2013. The schedule is:

CalPERS Retirement - 9 to 10 a.m.
Financial Finesse - Personal Financial Basics 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.
CalPERS Retirement - 1 to 2 p.m.
Financial Finesse - Personal Financial Basics 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Spaces are limited and sign ups are required. Contact Heather Cain at 4-2978 or heather.cain@sonoma.edu for more information.

"Word for Word" Reading of Greg Sarris' "Ancestor" Benefits Sonoma County Book Festival

A staged reading of "Ancestor" by Greg Sarris, Endowed Chair in Native American Studies, on Sunday, June 10 from 2 -5 p.m. at his Sonoma Mountain home benefits the eighth annual Sonoma County Book Festival. Word for Word, a San Francisco theatre company, hosts events at which short fictions are transformed into stage performances that preserve the author’s language and literary intent. This event is the premiere staged reading of "Ancestor," a story by Sarris who is an award-winning author of numerous plays, television scripts and books, including Grand Avenue and Watermelon Nights.

The intimate venue allows for limited seating, so e-mail info@socobookfest.org or call 527-5412 for reservations and information about shuttle service. A minimum donation of $50 includes wine and canapés. This year’s Festival is Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. For a full list of authors, panels and other information visit www.socobookfest.org.

Faculty, Staff Discounts for Festival Summer Season

Faculty and staff discounts are available for events at the Green Music Festival in July. Admission for faculty and staff is $28 which is $10 off the regular ticket price of $38. Contact City Box Office at 1-877-778-3378 to purchase tickets and mention that you are SSU faculty or staff to receive the discount. For a look at the Festival lineup this summer, visit http://greenmusicfestival.sonoma.edu/.