*All lectures are free unless otherwise noted
A FLEA IN HER EAR - Directed by Hector Correa from drop-dead satire to deadpan farce, Feydeau's "A Flea in Her Ear" holds its own with nonstop amorous entanglements, unconsummated infidelities, mistaken identities, and breathless chases. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 (SSU faculty/staff Night); 8 p.m. Friday, Oct 19; Saturday, Oct. 20. Admission is $15, $12 for faculty, staff and alumni, $8 for seniors and students. SSU students admitted free. Evert B. Person Theater. (707) 664-2353.
THE SEARCH FOR PLANETS AROUND LOW MASS STARS - Dr. Holland Ford of the Johns Hopkins University and the Space Telescope Science Institute explains why low mass stars may provide our best opportunity to find earth-like planets that could sustain life. 4-5:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM - Dr. Richard Whitkus, Biology Department, explains "Agricultural Biotechnology at the US Environmental Protection Agency - Science and Policy Issues." Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
WHOSE PAST, WHOSE PLACE? THE EVOLUTION OF A WORKING LANDSCAPE AT POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE - Laura Watt, Environmental Studies and Planning, lectures. Brown Bag Series. Noon - 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, Oct. 16. Stevenson 2011. (707) 664-2112.
FROM A HOLISTIC GYNECOLOGIST: WOMEN'S HEALTH DURING THREE MAJOR LIFE STAGES - Dr. Andrea Bialek outlines important health issues of the three major life stages of adult women: menarche/late teens, the reproductive years, and the perimenopause/menopause transition. She also discusses basic female hormonal functioning and her holistic approach to women's preventive health. Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 16. Carson 68. (707) 664-2840.
"VOICES OF CONSCIENCE" - Discussion led by Ann Wright is a former Colonel in the U S Army and a former member of the U S Department of State diplomatic corps. War and Peace Lecture Series. 4-5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16. Warren Auditorium, Ives
101. (707) 664-4115.
VISITING ARTIST LECTURE SERIES - STEPHANIE DOTSON - Some of Dotson's previous exhibitions include Solo Exhibition, Weight, and Wolves Eat Dogs. Dotson draws as well as creates art for commercial purposes. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17. Art 102. (707) 664-3042.
UNDERSTANDING ISLAM - Iftekhar A. Hai introduces students and the community to some important Islamic issues, concerns and themes in religion and spirituality at a basic level in an engaging and safe environment in order to foster understanding and provide useful knowledge of the subject matter. ASP Religion and Spirituality Lecture Series, presented by Associated Students Productions and the Student Union. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17. Multi-Purpose Room, Student Union. (707) 664-2782.
MODELING FOR FISHERIES ENGINEERING - Joey Howard and Brad Hall, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, show examples of each approach to moving fluids and discuss their applicability and limitations. Math Colloquium.
4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368.
VIRTUALIZATION - Maurice R. del Prado Jr., IBM, provides an overview of virtualizations, how it impacts hardware and software and how users are implementing it. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Oct. 18. Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
"LASERS - MAGIC, WAVELENGTHS AND PULSEWIDTHS" - Dr. Will Grossman, JDS Uniphase, discusses what makes a wavelength magic, how selected wavelengths and pulse widths came into use, and where the next magic wavelengths may be found. Engineering Science Lecture Series. 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18. (707) 664-2030.
MASTER CLASS WITH RENNIE HARRIS - Rennie Harris, whose PureMovement encompasses rich and diverse African-American traditions of the past while simultaneously presenting the voice of a new generation, presents a special workshop and master class. 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. PE 1. (707) 664-2235.
TIME OUT - UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLES - Mel Graves leads the SSU Jazz Ensembles in two sets of post-bebop jazz standards and new works. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18. Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2235.
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHT - Explore the night skies with highlights of the Moon, Pacman Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy and friends. 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19. SSU Observatory. (707) 664-2267.
GALLERIES
"RED: THE COLOR OF WAR" - PAINTINGS FROM A VIETNAM WAR VETERAN - In his latest series of paintings artist, Daniel T. Lopez brings vivid look at the horrible cost of war through the eyes of a Vietnam War veteran. Lopez's use of vibrant colors and attention to detail capture those who have seen his work. Lopez is an Adjunct Professor of Chicano Studies. Through Nov. 21. Center for Culture and Gender Studies. Sonoma Student Union. (707) 664-2710.
