FACULTY AUTHOR READINGS - Marilyn Dudley-Rowley, lecturer in the Sociology Department, with co-author Thomas Gangale, leads off with their essay, "Culture Clash/Media Demons" in "Defeating Terrorism Developing Dreams: Beyond 9/11 and Iraq War" by Arthur B. Shostak. This book explores the cultural aspects of the war on terrorism and the second Gulf War and America's lack of understanding about Islamic nations. Noon, Tuesday, April 5, Schulz 3001.
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS PANEL - Holocaust survivors Lucille Eichengreen and Lillian Judd discuss their experiences and memories. Holocaust Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-4076.
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY OF PARTICLE PHYSICS - Bruce Schumm, author of "Deep Down Things: The Breathtaking Beauty of Particle Physics," presents a free public lecture at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 in Stevenson 2006. The UC Santa Cruz physicist discusses the profound and surprising connection between the worlds of physics and higher mathematics. The talk is one in a series presented by SSU's department of physics and astronomy. For a free poster describing all thirteen lectures, see http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/, send e-mail to gayle.walker@sonoma.edu, or call (707) 664-2119.
STILL MOVING - Nancy Lyons, SSU dance professor, is joined by dance alumnae Mahalath Alsworth, Kristen Cortenbach, Sara Vietti, Rebecca Wilson, Rachel Young Mawm and friends in a special sabbatical dance concert. $12 general admission, $10 faculty, alumni, staff, $8 students/seniors, SSU students free. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, Evert B. Person Theatre, (707) 664-2353.
FACULTY AUTHOR READINGS - Debora Hammond, Assistant Professor and Provost of the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies, will read from her book, "The Science of Synthesis: Exploring the Social Implications of Synthesis." Her book explores the development of general systems theory and the Society for General Systems Research. Hammond traces the emergence of system ideas through a broad range of disciplines: biology, ecology, social, psychology and technology in the mid-twentieth century. Noon, Wednesday, April 6, Schulz 3001.
NINTH ANNUAL WOMAN STUDENT LEADER OF THE YEAR - Nominees for SSU Woman Student Leader of the Year and their mentors, will be honored at the annual award ceremony and reception. Part of SSU's annual National Women's History Month celebration. Nominees' achievements will be highlighted, their mentors recognized, and the Woman Student Leader of the Year named. 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, Cooperage. (707) 664-2845.
THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT - Sonoma State University's Main Quad is a visual display of t-shirts in a variety of colors to honor and support the survivors of sexual violence. Participants first find the shirt color corresponding to their experience with sexual violence and write or draw a message on the shirt. This aims to aid the survivor in healing. In addition, the shirts are then displayed in the quad providing inspiration, support, and hope for those victims of sexual violence who've yet to break the silence. Educational resources will be available at the display as will the opportunity for students to partake in the t-shirt making. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 6. Women's Resource Center, (707) 664-2845.
GLOBALIZATION AND INDIGENOUS RESISTANCE - John Ross, Latin America correspondent with four decades on the ground covering social movements from Sendero Luminoso to the Zapatisa Army, will be speaking at 7 p.m. on April 6 in the Commons. During 11 years of accompanying the Zapatista rebellion, Ross has written four pillars of Zapatista literature: "Roots of the Rebellion," "The Annexation of Mexico," "The War Against Oblivion," and his latest "Murdered By Capitalism." Ross discusses globalization and Indigenous resistance in his talk. A question-and-answer session is followed by a book signing. Admission is $5 at the door only. Sponsored by Students for Media Democracy and Project Censored. (707) 664-2500.
GOD AND GENDER: QUEER THEOLOGICAL MUSINGS - What do gender ideas have to do with ultimate reality? How does Queerness change, support, and challenge ideas of ultimate reality? Queer Studies Lecture Series. Noon, Thursday, April 7, Carson 68, (707) 664-2840.
FACULTY AUTHOR READINGS - Elizabeth Coonrod Martinez, Department Chair for Chicano and Latino Studies, presents "Before the Boom: Latin American Revolutionary Novels of the 1920s." Martinez proposes a post-modern analysis of early twentieth century or avant garde novels by authors from four different Latin American countries: Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Argentina. Each chapter detailing the socio-political context of each novel and chronicling the events which led the authors to create an entirely new Latin American fiction. Noon, Thursday, April 7, Schulz 3001.
NOT IN OUR TOWN: WHEN HATE HAPPENS HERE - A special program focusing on the community impact when hate hits close to home. 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 8, Cooperage, (707) 664-2710.
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHTS - Explore the night sky at the SSU Observatory. Focus for this viewing are the galaxies, Saturn, and Jupiter. Please call ahead, as weather conditions may cancel the event. 9 p.m., Friday, April 8, SSU Observatory, (707) 664-2267.
BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY - The SSU Chorus, an honor choir of high school students and community members, the Young People's Chamber Orchestra, and a professional orchestra of Santa Rosa Symphony players join to perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. $15 general admission, $12 faculty, alumni, staff, $8 students/seniors, SSU students free. 8 p.m., Saturday, April 9, SSU Gymnasium, (707) 664-2353.
GALLERIES
ANNUAL BFA EXHIBITION, PARTS I & II - BFA Exhibition 2005 features the work of students graduating this Spring with their Bachelor of Fine Arts, an advanced degree requiring an additional year of focused study in their chosen medium. Due to the large number of students graduating this year, there will be two separate exhibitions. BFA, Part I opens on Thursday, April 7, 4-6p.m., and will be on view through Sunday, April 17. BFA, Part II opens Thursday, April 21, 4-6 p.m., and will be on view through Sunday, May 1. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; weekends, noon - 4 p.m. Closed on Mondays and holidays. For more information, contact the gallery at (707) 664-2295.
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