Michael Krasny, host of KQED's popular public affairs radio program "Forum", will discuss "The Future of Politics in California" at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the Evert B. Person Theater on the Sonoma State University campus.
His appearance is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. There is no admission charge.
Krasny has hosted shows on a wide variety of topics. He has recently engaged numerous pundits, campaign managers, academics, politicians, and, of course, callers from all over the Bay Area on the topic of the recent recall and what it means for California's political future.
His appearance at Osher LLI's Third Annual Holiday Lecture Series will celebrate the culmination of the program's Fall Scholarship Drive, "No Senior Left Behind."
Michael Krasny has been hosting "Forum" for ten years. He covers an
amazingly broad range of topics on his show, from arts and humanities to science and, especially, social issues.
Krasny has interviewed many of the leading newsmakers and cultural icons of the time, including Saul Bellow, former President Jimmy Carter, Cesar Chavez, Noam Chomsky, Francis Crick, John Kenneth Galbraith, Newt Gingrich, Jane Goodall, Rosa Parks, Robert Redford, Salman Rushdie, Carl Sagan, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has been the recipient of many awards and honors, including the SY Agnon Gold Medal for Intellectual Distinction.
His preference for an intellectual approach to the issues of the day comes, in part, from his other career, as an English professor at San Francisco State University where he has taught since 1970. He is also a widely published scholar, a writer of fiction, and a contributor to Mother Jones magazine.
He has worked widely as a facilitator and host in the corporate sector and as moderator for many major non-profit events.
Krasny received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio University, and his Ph.D from the University of Wisconsin.
He was the guest speaker at SSU's 1999 Commencement ceremonies.
CAPTION: Michael Krasny has been the host of KQED's radio talk show "Forum" for ten years.
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria donated $1.5 million to SSU for an endowed chair in Native American Studies. From left to right are Jeannette Anglin, Robert Baguio, SSU provost Eduardo Ochoa, SSU president Ruben Arminana, Lawrence Stafford, Greg Sarris, Joanne Campbell, Gene Buvelot and Lorelle Ross. (Photo by Franklin Lee)
Sonoma State University is pleased to announce that the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria has gifted the University $1.5 million to establish an Endowed Chair in Native American Studies, one of only two in the University’s 42 year history.
An endowed chair is a faculty position that is funded, in perpetuity, from the earnings on the gift. Throughout the 23 campuses of the California State University, only a small number of endowed chairs exist.
“We are extremely pleased with the generosity of the Tribe and its decision to invest in the academic excellence of the students and faculty of Sonoma State University,” said Ruben Armiñana, president of SSU. The purpose of the endowed chair is to foster understanding of the Native American culture and communities of California.
“An endowed chair is a prestigious position that attracts nationally-recognized scholars. Their presence on campus acts as a catalyst for academic excellence in teaching and research,” said Eduardo Ochoa, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
“The faculty of the School of Arts and Humanities, in which the Native American Studies program resides, are very excited to have received this gift from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. An endowed chair not only improves the quality of education for our students but adds to the overall academic prestige and excellence to any campus fortunate to receive one,” said William Babula, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities.
“This gift demonstrates the tribe’s commitment to serve the needs of the American Indian community and the entire student body at our campus. During these harsh economic times, this gift will provide us with a critically-needed funds that will significantly strengthen course offerings for our students,” said Edward Castillo, Coordinator of the Native American Studies Program.
Additionally, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria has gifted a $20,000 endowed student scholarship fund that will provide educational opportunities for the students of Sonoma State University. Endowment funds are managed by the Sonoma State University Academic Foundation.
Media Contacts:
Susan Kashack, SSU Director of Communications, (707) 664-2122, susan.kashack@sonoma.edu
Jeannette Anglin, Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria Tribal Secretary and Chair of the Education Committee, (707) 566-2288
