* All lectures are free unless otherwise noted.
THE FIRST STARS IN THE UNIVERSE - Dr. Aparna Venkatesan of the University of San Francisco presents current observations and theoretical ideas on the first stars in the universe. "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, March 19, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
BECOMING EVIL - Lecture and discussion presented by James Waller, Ph.D, of Whitworth College. Holocaust Lecture Series. 4-5:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-4076.
THE ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF FIRE AND FIRE SURROGATE TREATMENTS USED TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARDS IN SIERRA NEVADA MIXED CONIFER FORESTS - Lecture by Dr. Scott Stephens from the University of California, Berkeley. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, March 20. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
CURATING A MUSEUM ON GLBT MILITARY HISTORY - Lecture by history professor Steve Estes about "Out Ranks," an extensive museum exhibit that will draw detailed portraits of seven individuals who served during the major military conflicts from World War II to the current wars in Afghanistan
and Iraq, the first exhibit in the country to explore the experiences of gay, lesbian, transgender and bi-sexual veterans. Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, March 20. Stevenson 2011, (707) 664-2112.
THE ISRAELI-PALISTINIAN CONFLICT - Elias Rashmawi discusses the history and current situation in Palestine and the Israeli occupation and explores the escalation of violence against and destruction of Palestinian villages over the past few months. Suggested donation of $5, nobody turned away for lack of funds. Sponsored by Project Censored. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20. Cooperage. (707) 664-2500.
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN: BUILDINGS THAT MAKE SENSE - Lecture and open forum with Sim van Der Ryn, an architect, author, and educator. Spring 2007 Energy Forum. 4-5:40 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Environmental Technology Center, (707) 664-2577.
COMPLEXITY REVEALED - Ned Kahn, an artist who draws his inspiration from physics, fluid mechanics, atmospheric science and mathematics, presents a series of videos of his kinetic artworks. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
NED KAHN - Ned Kahn is an artist who has a background in environmental science, explores natural phenomena through his art. His works typically incorporate fluid dynamics, optics, acoustics, and other features of physics. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon, Wednesday, March 21, Art 108, (707) 664-3042.
LEARNING TO BE BILINGUAL: THE USE OF STUDENT ETHNOGRAPHIC JOURNALS IN THE SPANISH CLASS - Lecture and discussion by Robert Train of the Modern Languages and Literature department. Arts and Humanities Creative Research Forum. Noon, Thursday, March 22, Stevenson 3082, (707) 664-2146.
THAT WHICH DOES NOT STABILIZE, WILL ONLY MAKE US STRONGER - H. Kazerooni from the University of California, Berkeley gives a summary of the technical challenges on the control algorithm; biomimetic design, power source, and actuation system of the Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, March 22, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
WOMEN'S HISTORY LUNCHEON - Judith Abbott discusses the "Queen Emma and the Bishop of Winchester: A Scandalous Story." Queen Emma was accused of being an accessory to the killing of her own son, Prince Alfred and having a improper relationship with Alwyn, Bishop of Winchester. Following Abbott's presentation professor Stephanie Dyer presents "Teaching Women How to Shop." Women's History lecture series. Noon, Thursday, March 22. Salazar 2021. (707) 664-2461.
AT THE GALLERIES
"LIFE IN BOLD COLORS: HAITIAN ART FROM THE COLLECTION OF PATRICK JAMIESON" - Features the works of sixteen Haitian artists and depicts the unique interests of local artist Patrick Jamieson of Novato. Jamieson explores how these particular West Indians-descendants of slaves-understand their own relationships to the rest of the world; and how their artwork embodies the social, religious and political powers that provide multiple subtexts for daily existence. The exhibit runs from March 15-April 22. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Library Art Gallery, (707) 664-4240.
FILMS
CLIMATES - The mournfully droll Turkish analyst of male melancholy Nuri Bilge Ceylan moves metaphorically and meteorologically from the warmth of western Turkey to the snowy cold of its eastern border in this visually stunning tale of a couple's break-up and the aftermath. Admission is $5 general or free with SSU student ID. Sonoma Film Institute. 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18, Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2606.
8 FEMMES / 8 WOMEN - One murdered man, eight women, each seeming to be more eager than the others to know the truth. Gimme, gimme, gimme some clues to make up my mind. And eventually enter the truth. Admission is free. French Film lecture series. 7 p.m., Monday, March 19, Stevenson 2006. (707) 664-3159.
THE GRACE LEE PROJECT - "The Grace Lee Project" chronicles the eponymous helmer's quest to discover why so many Asian-American women share her name - and whether they really embody the boringly "nice" racial stereotype she herself has always loathed. Admission is free. CCGS Movie Fest. 12 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Student Union Multi-Purpose Room, (707) 664-2710.
DAS SCHRECKLICHE MAeDCHEN / THE NASTY GIRL - Sonya is a German high school student who decides to write an essay about her town's history during the Third Reich and its resistance to it. To her dismay, and more so the town's, she uncovers instead definite collaboration during the period. German Film Series. Admission free. Films shown with English subtitles. 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, Schulz 2015B. Michaela Grobbel, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, (707) 664-2637.
TARNATION - Gay filmmaker Jonathan Caouette has been filming, journaling and photographing his family since he was eleven. With this film he has created a devastating, often shocking, but finally deeply moving portrait of family life. Admission is $5 general or free with SSU student ID. Sonoma Film Institute. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2606.
CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
SSU LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE - Directed by Bob Afifi. Admission is free. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 22, Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2353.
ETUDE MUSIC COMPETITION WINNERS CONCERT - 51st year of youth awards in 4 divisions: piano, strings, winds and vocal. Entrants include youth from Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties. Admission is free. 3 p.m., Sunday, March 18, Ives Concert Hall 119. (707) 664-2353.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
IVOTE 2007: MEET THE CANDIDATES - Come hear the ASI candidates for the 2007 elections speak about the issues that concern the SSU community. Must purchase meal to enter, call (707) 664-2993 for price. Noon, Tuesday, March 20. Zinfandel Dining Hall. (707) 664-2815.
IVOTE 2007: CANDIDATE DEBATE - The candidates for the 2007 election debate and answer questions that affect the SSU community. Noon, Thursday, March 22. Stevenson Quad. (707) 664-2815.
