ISLANDS IN THE SKY - Dr. Adam Stanford of the University of California, Davis describes the way that clusters of galaxies are like cities and what they can teach us about galaxy formation and cosmology. "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
RETHINKING RACE AND CLASS WITH LANI GUINIER - Harvard law professor and civil rights scholar Dr. Lani Guinier will speak on "Rethinking Race and Class: A New Vision of Social Justice." Guinier became the first black woman to be appointed to a tenured professorship at Harvard Law School. 7:30 p,m., Monday, Feb. 26, Evert B. Person Theatre. (707) 664-2815.
THE ETHOPIAN JEWS OF ISRAEL - Len Lyons, professor and author, will talk about his most recent book, "The Ethiopian Jews of Israel: Personal Stories of Life in the Promisted Land." 12 noon, Monday, Feb. 26, Cooperage. (707) 664-3913.
CALIFORNIA'S DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP LAW, OR, ARE WE READY FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE? - Frederick Hertz summarizes the background of marital "status" law, as compared to the "contract" law previously controlling the lives of unmarried couples and explains the emergence of marriage-like systems for gay couples, especially California's domestic partnership law. Queer Studies lecture series. 12-12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, Stevenson 1002. (707) 664-2306.
GENOCIDE IN CALIFORNIA: THE NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - Lecture by Edward Castillo. Holocaust Lecture Series. 4-5:40 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-4076.
MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS: BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS - Lecture by Dr. Mami Kainuma of the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
THE ALGEBRA TEXTBOOK OF ABU JA'FAR MOHAMMED IBN MUSA AL-KHWARIZMI - Dean Gooch of the Santa Rosa Junior College discusses the original algebra text and how it still is a valid part of math education in present day. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
"HYDROGEN: IS IT A RENEWABLE RESOURCE?" - Lecture by Energy Research Specialist Jen Leisch. 2007 Energy Forum: Energy, Sustainability & Built Environment lecture series, 4-5:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Environmental Technology Center. (707) 664-2306.
WORLD OF WORK CAREER AND SUMMER JOB FAIR - Over 100 employers are expected , with full-time, part-time, summer and internship opportunities for students at all levels. Students are encouraged to bring resumes. 11-1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Student Recreation Center, (707) 664-2196.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR ENHANCED COLLABORATION - Learn how to use simple-to-complex technologies to meet with colleagues or students from a distance to engage in high quality discussions and productive work sessions. Possibilities presented will include text chat, audio chat, video chat, screen sharing, and multipoint videoconferencing Presenters are Brett Christie and Barbara Moore. Technology in Teaching Series. 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Schulz 3001. (707) 664-4240.
2007 FACULTY EXPOSITION - From sleep and college students to ultra-marathons, the Faculty Expo reveals recent research work and scholarly activity at SSU. This event provides an opportunity for recent grant recipients and other faculty to share their scholarly pursuits. The Faculty Subcommittee on Sponsored Programs, the Professional Development Subcommittee and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are sponsors. Open to the public. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28 Commons. Carol Hall, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, (707) 664-2448 or visit http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/orsp/expo_07.html
CITIZENS OF THE WORLD: ON COMMON GROUND: CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA - Panel discussion with Dolly Friedel (Geography), Paula Hammett_(University Library), and John Wingard_(Anthropology Department). Noon-1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 1. Schulz 3001. University Library lecture series. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
CREATING WEB SITES THAT ARE COMPLIANT WITH 508 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Ginny Laughlin of the California Institute on Human Services will give an overview of the requirements along with some basic training in creating document conversions. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Mar. 1, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
KAFFEESTUNDE - Weekly informal get-together in German. Everyone is invited. Noon, Thursday, March 1, Charlie Brown's Cafe, (707) 664-2637.
FILMS
KILLING US SOFTLY 3 - Discusses the manner in which women continue to be portrayed by advertising and the effects this has on their images of themselves. CCGS Movie Fest. Noon, Thursday, March 1, Student Union - Erin Fisher Room, (707) 664-2710.
THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI - A man named Francis relates a story about his best friend Alan and his fiancee Jane. Alan takes him to a fair where they meet Dr. Caligari, who exhibits a somnambulist, Cesare, that can predict the future. Sonoma Film Institute. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 1, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2606.
DR. BRONNER'S MAGIC SOAPBOX - A documentary about obsession, compassion and all-purpose soap. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, March 2, Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2606.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS - An Academy Award-nominated 2006 drama based on the true story of Christopher Gardner, a family man struggling to break into the stock brokerage business as an intern, despite a rocky financial situation. Scene It Movie Series. 9 p.m., Saturday, March 3. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2804.
