SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING AND WHAT PHYSICISTS CAN DO - Jasmina Vujic, the chair of the nuclear engineering department at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses one possible response to global warming: switch to nuclear power. "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
SEVEN STEPS TO INTUITIVE EATING AND NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS - Barbara Birsinger presents a practical guide to knowing what, when and how much to eat for individual needs, and to decoding the symbolic meanings in eating, food cravings, and body language. Women and Gender Studies lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
AUTISM LECTURE SERIES - Sarah W. Field MA, discusses sensory processing differences in children with autism spectrum disorders and explain sensory integration theory and strategies; plus define the role of the occupational therapist. Collaborative Autism Support and Training lecture series. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, Student Union multi-purpose room. (707) 664-2411.
U. S. MEDDLING IN AFRICA - Presented by Mutombo M'Panya, SSU Professor of Liberal Studies. War and Peace lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept, 26, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2146.
MATHEMATICAL MYSTERIES OF SODUKU - Rick Luttman, discusses the origins of Sudoku, techniques of solution for both people and computers, how to create puzzles, and some interesting quantitative questions such as how many puzzles are there, how many completed grids are there, and what is the minimum number of clues that will determine a unique solution. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATION IN THE FORAGING BEHAVIOUR OF CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS - Dr. Carey Kuhn from the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz: will discuss spatial and temporal variation in the foraging behavior of female California sea lions. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
ICE: INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT - Jeremy Lowrey of Calix Networks discusses new advancements in the telecommunications industry. Learn about the transformations of ATM to IP networks that will deliver all services to subscribers. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Sept. 28, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
CITIZENS OF THE WORLD: ON COMMON GROUND? - Robert Rosenthal, managing editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, discusses "Near Death Experiences & Time Machines: A Journalist's Tales." 4-5:30 p.m. Afternoon panel discussion on Africa with Cathy Kroll, Professor of English; Myrna Goodman, Chair of Sociology: and Mutombo M'Panya, Professor of Liberal Studies. Noon-1:30 p.m. Both in Schulz 3001. University Library lecture series. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHTS - Come explore the night sky at the SSU Observatory. Special focus this night will be placed on the Moon, The Hidden Galaxy, and Andromeda's Twin (Caldwell 30). Call ahead, as weather may cancel the viewing. 8-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, SSU Observatory, (707) 664-2267.
DARWIN HALL RE-OPENING CEREMONY - The School of Science and Technology celebrates the 18-month renovation of Charles Darwin Hall with a ribbon cutting and self-guided tours by the departments of Geology, Biology, Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 1-6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29. Darwin Lobby. (707) 664-2057.
IN THE GALLERIES
ART FACULTY EXHIBITION - Work by the faculty of the SSU Art Department. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, noon to 4 p.m. University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
"THE GRASS FAMILY" - Digital prints of 164 panels of public arts works by Wopo Holup. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, University Library Art Gallery, (707) 664-4240.
