*All lectures and events are free unless otherwise noted
THE EVOLUTION OF GALAXIES IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS - Dr. Jacqueline van Gorkom of Columbia University will show observations and simulations that suggest that the evolution of a galaxy may be seriously affected by its environment. What Physicists Do. 4 p.m., Monday, February 25. Darwin 103. http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/.
LIVING WITH LIONS - Dr. Heather Watts, Department of Biology, discusses interspecific competition in the lives of spotted hyenas. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, February 26. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
"WHITE MAN'S BURDEN" - A Black History Month Film Series offering presented by Black Scholars United. Noon, February 26. The Vineyard.
HOLOCAUST IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT - Stephen Bittner, History, presents a lecture as part of the 25th Holocaust and Genocide Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 26. Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-4296.
SOME WOMEN LIKE TO BE ON TOP: NATIONAL FANTASIES AND QUEER ANTI-NATIONAL SEXUAL POSITIONS - Dr. Robert McRuer, Professor of English at George Washington University, considers how the national fantasy of (disabled) men on top for the U.S.A. conflicts with a range of anti-national sexual positions, including women on top and the threatening possibility represented by queerness. Queer Lecture Series/CCGS Heritage Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, February 26. Carson 68. (707) 664-2710.
NICOLAS BOUVIER:IN PRAISE, SIMPLY, OF WHAT EXISTS - Professor Stephane Petermann gives a lecture on the Swiss author, traveller and photographer Nicolas Bouvier, as part of the Swiss Consulate's celebration of La Fete De La Francophonie. Rory McLean has called Bouvier, an enlightened world traveller, "Switzerland’s answer to Jack Kerouac." The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures screens Bouvier's film Le Hibou Et La Baleine immediately following the talk. 3 p.m., Tuesday, February 26. Schulz 3001, (707)664-4177.
TODD BARRICKLOW - Graduating with distinction in 1992 from SSU, Barricklow was an Artist in Residence in the Arts/Industry Program at the Kohler Company in Wisconsin in 1999. He shows regularly and works from his studio and home in Santa Rosa, where he works in ceramics, printmaking and metal. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, February 26. Art 102. Greg Roberts, (707) 664-3042.
MEASURING TO THE STARS: THE APOTHEOSIS OF TRIG - Math professor Rick Luttmann describes the series of clever mathematical applications of triangle trigonometry which, along with some physics, allows the inferences of distances to increasingly distant objects in the universe, beginning with the measurement of the earth and ending with the most distant galaxies. Math Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368.
DISASTER RECOVERY - A HOLISTIC APPROACH - Many IT technologists think that disaster recovery is all about recovering the computer systems and applications after disaster strikes. But the real objective is business continuity - keeping the business running. Ron LaPedis, Citrix, presents the proper focus of a business continuity plan as well as a new product from Citrix that facilitates workforce recovery when disaster strikes. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, February 28. Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
THIRD ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLOSING CEREMONY - The Black History Month closing ceremony will have something for everyone; from live music to spoken word poetry. Black Scholars United. 8 p.m., Thursday, February 28. Warren Theatre.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES- As part of the V-Day 2008 College Campaign, the Center for Culture, Gender & Sexuality will present Eve Ensler's award-winning play, celebrating it's ten year anniversary. Proceeds benefit violence prevention programs on campus and in the community. 8 p.m., Friday, February 29 and Saturday, March 1. Cooperage. Tickets are $5 for SSU students, $10 for faculty/staff and $15 general admission. (707) 664-2382.
GALLERIES
"LIFE? OR THEATRE?" - German-Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon created an unusual autobiography through more than 1,300 paintings that were created within 18 months between 1940 and 1942 while she was hiding from the Nazis. An exhibit of her work is running at the University Library Art Gallery through March 26. University Library Art Gallery. (707) 664-2637.
PROJECTED IMAGE - An exhibit comprised of images projected on the gallery's walls features works by Jesus Aguilar, Rebeca Bollinger, Jeanne C. Finley, John Muse, Paul Kos, and Tony Oursler. Opens February 21. University Art Gallery. 11 a.m -4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Noon-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
FILMS
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE (COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE)- (1992, in Spanish w/English subtitles) Alphonzo Arau's ode to the power of cooking adapted by Laura Esquival from her book. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Thursday, February 28 and Friday, February 29. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2606.
