Students, faculty and staff will gather in the plaza of the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center at Sonoma State University to observe a minute of silence at noon tomorrow in observance of President George W. Bush's request that Friday be a day of prayer and remembrance across the nation.
The university will remain open and classes will be held.
In an open letter to the campus community today, SSU president Ruben Arminana said:
"The University stands committed to providing an environment where everyone who steps onto our campus has freedom from hatred and fear. Our commitment embraces diversity where students, faculty and staff can reach their highest potential."
At an Academic Senate meeting this afternoon, the faculty made plans to organize panel discussions and teach-ins based around the many issues that have arisen since the tragic events on Sept. 11.
Members of the Associated Students have constructed panels of fabric on which students have written their sentiments and feelings about the week's events. Plans are to hang the fabric in one of the main buildings on campus.
The Counseling Center continues to offer drop-in counseling to students after staging three formal counseling sessions on Tuesday at the residence halls.
Men's and women's soccer games have been rescheduled for Saturday and Monday.
More than 300 people attended an inter-faith candlelight vigil on Tuesday at Zinfandel Hall organized by campus religious organizations.
UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:
HUTCHINS DISCUSSIONS
Faculty and students from the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies are gathering at 4 p.m., Friday in Rachel Carson Hall 68 to talk about, learn about, and think about on the events in New York and Washington, D.C. All interested parties are invited to attend. For further information, contact Richard Gale, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Interdisciplinary Arts, Hutchins School of Liberal Studies, (707) 664 -3182.
HATE CRIME PREVENTION MEETING
A campus club called D.R.E.A.M. which stand for "Daring to Reach Equality Among Many" will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Charlie Brown's Cafe, This hate-crime prevention and education group offers training sessions for how to respond to hate-crimes and ways to prevent them.
ON CAMPUS BLOOD DRIVE
There will be an on-campus blood drive at the SSU Student Health Center on Sept. 25 from 10 am to 2 p.m. Members of the Student Health Advisory Committee are taking sign-ups. For further information, phone (707) 664-2521.
