CLIMATE CHANGE - Dr. Philip Duffy of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of California, Merced gives an overview of scientific evidence for global warming and for a human role in this process and will discuss possible consequences for society. "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
THE CURRENT AND FUTURE IMPACT OF AUTISM - Showing of "Autism Dads" video; the impact of autism on families, education and services; the need for political self-advocacy; programs and research of the M.I.N.D. Institute. Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program. 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, Student Union Multipurpose Room, (707) 664-2402.
CONSTITUTION DAY 2006 - SSU STYLE: Patriotism and Civic Engagement: Roles in a Democratic Society - A panel of scholars discuss what it means to be civically engaged in these times. Panelists include Perry Marker, Moderator; Catherine Nelson, Political Science; Nathan Rank, Biology; Francisco Vazquez, Hutchins and TK Clarke, Business Administration. Noon, Sept. 19, Schulz 3001. For more information and for interesting Constitution-related links visit http://library.sonoma.edu/constitution/. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
WOMEN AND HEART HEALTH - Dr. Richard McCarthy, Chief of Neurology, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael and Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, speaks on the topic of women and heart health. McCarthy is on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association where he works to increase stroke awareness and prevention. Women's Health Lecture Series. 4-5:50 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN A DEMOCRACY - Presented by Andy Merrifield, SSU Professor of Political Science. War and Peace lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept, 19, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2146.
ART IN CONVERSATION - Presented as a follow-up to the University Library Gallery exhibit by artist Wopo Holup with an emphasis on public art. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, University Commons, (707) 664-4240.
GEOMETER'S SKETCHPAD IS YOUR FRIEND - Sam Brannen discusses the power and beauty of the easy-to-use computer program "Geometer's Sketchpad," through a series of demonstrations, including the constructions of fractals and tessellations. Math Colloquium. http://www.sonoma.edu/math/. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368.
JACK LONDON AND THE MAKING OF THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN OPERA - Lecture series leading up to premiere of the opera, "Every Man Jack," which includes presentations by local historians and scholars regarding London's life, literature and musical interests. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, Cooperage. (707) 664-2691.
POLLEN LIMITATION IN A NATIVE GRASS - Lecture by Dr. Heather Davis, Department of Biology. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
A STORY FROM THE BASEMENT - Presented by Sherril Jaffe, followed by a reading from Scott Miller: "Chamber of Horrors: Poems and Talk about Monsters." Arts and Humanities Forum. Noon, Thursday, Sept. 21, Schulz 3001, (707) 664-2146.
MICHAEL ARCEGA - Conceptual artist Michael Arcega likens the titles of his works to punch lines. Born in Manila, he is as concerned with Filipino history, imperialism and global socio-political issues as he is with puns. His work "El Conquistadork," a 10-foot high Spanish galleon and "Conquistadorks I & II", elaborate suits of armor are both crafted from manila folders. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, Art 108. (707) 664-2364.
AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS - Computational techniques and algorithms have made major advances in molecular biology, while biology offers challenging computational problems and models that can become the basis for next generation computers. This talk presents some basic computational problems in this field and discuss various approaches that computer scientists have developed to solve them. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Sept. 21, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
THE BUCK STARTS HERE - Dr. Jim Kovach, Director, The Buck Institute for Age Research, describes the new landscape of age research leading towards an increased health span and also touches on how the Buck Institute seeks to implement this into North Bay society. Reception 4 p.m.; lecture 4:30 p.m.; Q&A 5 p.m. Engineering Science Lecture Series. Thursday, Sept. 21, Cerent Engineering Science Complex, Salazar 2009A, (707) 664-2030.
IN THE GALLERIES
ART FACULTY EXHIBITION - Work by the faculty of the SSU Art Department. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, noon to 4 p.m., University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
"THE GRASS FAMILY" - Digital prints of 164 panels of public arts works by Wopo Holup. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, University Library Art Gallery, (707) 664-4240.
