The campus community at Sonoma State University has opened its heart to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in a variety of ways. Below is a sampling of various activities and programs planned. Check back for updates.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Car Wash
Bruce Peterson's Freshmen Seminar class is hosting a second car wash at Pep Boys Auto Parts store, next to The Home Depot and Wal-Mart in Rohnert Park on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $5, and all proceeds will go to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The first car wash on Sept. 17 was a huge success.
SSU Choral Director Joins Santa Rosa Symphony in Benefit Concert for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort
On Monday, Sept. 12, the Santa Rosa Symphony will hold a benefit concert to assist in the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The one hour concert, conducted by Jeffrey Kahane and choral director and SSU professor of music Robert Worth, will begin at 8 p.m. at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Concert admission is free with donations requested.
The Sonoma County Bach Choir will join the Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestra in the performance, conducted by Jeffrey Kahane and Robert Worth. The program includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, movements from Beethoven's Emperor Piano Concerto performed by Jeffrey Kahane on piano, choral selections from Mozart's Requiem conducted by Robert Worth and more.
All donations will go to the Katrina Relief Campaign with monies split between the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief fund and the Gulf Coast Orchestra Relief Fund to help support those orchestra members who were most affected by the storm - including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Gulf Coast Symphony (Biloxi), the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, and the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra.
As demand is expected to be high, tickets, though free, must be obtained by either calling the SRS box office at (707) 546-8742 or picked up in person at 50 Santa Rosa Avenue. All tickets are general seating. Remaining tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
JUMP Aims to Raise $5,000 at $2 a Donation
The student group called JUMP (Join Us in Making Progress) has organized a fundraising campaign to help support the relief efforts of the American Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The goal of the campaign is to raise $5,000 over the next two weeks. JUMP is asking students, staff, and faculty to donate at least $2 each.
JUMP will be tabling in the Main Quad this week Sept. 5-8 (Mon-Thurs) and Sept. 12-15 (Mon-Thurs) from noon-1 p.m. Cash and check donations will be accepted. Donations can also be made at the JUMP Office on the second floor of the Student Union.
Seawolf Shops and Dining Services Team Start Fundraising
Seawolf Shops and University Dining Services are working with the American Red Cross in a fund-raising drive at Seawolf Shops and all seven dining venues from Sept. 6-30. During the first week of October, SSE will present a check to the American Red Cross on behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of SSU.
Monetary donations can be made at cash boxes at all on-campus dining locations and through the register at Seawolf Shops. All administrative costs will be absorbed by Sonoma State Enterprises, the parent of both Seawolf Shops and University Dining Services.
A&R Donates $400; Helps Local Students Originally Headed for Gulf Region
The staff from the Office of Admissions & Records donated $400 to the Red Cross last week. They have also been working hard to quickly admit and register several local area students that were previously scheduled to begin classes at various Louisiana universities. "We are extremely proud of the willingness of our staff to help in any way possible. Our thoughts and hope for healing are with those that are suffering," says Gina Geck, Associate Director, Office of Admissions & Student Recruitment.
