*All events are free unless otherwise noted.
LECTURES
MAKING AND USING 'NUCLEAR' PHOTONS WITH LASERS - Dr. Chris Barty of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (right) describes how LLNL is creating the world's brightest beams of gamma-rays and then using them to identify, image and study isotopes for security, medical, and energy applications. "What Physicists Do" Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
CONNECTIONS ACROSS GENERATIONS: WHAT SSU STUDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS TELL EACH OTHER - For nine years, a unique service-learning course has created a lively dialogue between SSU students and local senior citizens. Students enrolled in Group Work with Older Adults (Soc/Psych/Gero 432), lead and participate in weekly discussion groups with seniors. The groups, known as Connections Across Generations, have established a niche in the local community. Madeleine Rose, Sociology, describes how the program works, including what do college students and older adults talk about? and what do students, older adults, and community groups gain from participating? Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 14. Stevenson 2011. (707) 664-2112.
THE UNITED NATIONS: CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY - Robert McNamara, Professor of Political Science, lectures. War and Peace Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2543. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/a_h/WP_Calendar.htm
PRE-ELECTION BALLOT DISCUSSION - It Matters! Lecture Series. Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 15. Schulz 3001. (707) 664- 2397. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://library.sonoma.edu/about/lecture.html
PYTHAGOREAN TRIPLES - Any three integers that are equal to the lengths of the sides of a right triangle constitute a Pythagorean triple; the most well-known are (3, 4, 5) and (5, 12, 13). Math Professor Bill Barnier (right), demonstrates some easily accessible but surprising facts regarding these triples. M*A*T*H Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/math/colloq/colloqf08.pdf
WEBCT CLINIC - Students and staff have the opportunity to learn how to use the "Discussion Tool." Noon - 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15. Schulz 2019. (707) 664-2009.
TIPS FROM A LAZY DSL DESIGNER - Andru Luvisi discusses various approaches to implementing Domain Specific Languages (DSLs), with an emphasis on ease of implementation. Some language specific techniques will be discussed, along with some more general approaches that can be applied in many programming languages. A couple of DSLs used within SSU/IT may be described if time permits. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Oct. 16. Salazar 2016. (707) 664-2667. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.cs.sonoma.edu/cs_dept/events/
THE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP - The way intimate relationships, domestic violence, and victim services are discussed impacts lives on a personal and political level. This "talk", or discourse, influences how humans form and navigate intimate relationships and shapes the ways in which they respond, as an individual and/or as a society, to abuse within relationships. The second half of this presentation (held on 10/23) examines sex, sexual assault and the importance of sexual health within intimate relationships. Noon, Thursday, Oct. 16. Carson 68. (707) 664-2840. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/womenstudies/WHLSFLIER08.pdf
THEATRE
"WE WON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!" - Written by Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo in 1974, the play, directed by Doyle Ott, tackles corporate greed and political corruption, while remaining "wickedly funny".
7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11; 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14; 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Tickets are $15 General Admission, $12 for SSU faculty, alumni and staff, $8 for SSU students and seniors. Evert B. Person Theatre. (707) 664-2353.
MUSIC
EXCURSIONS TO THE EDGE - The University Jazz Ensemble performs under the influence of Mel Graves and guidance of Bob Afifi. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2791.
EVERT B. PERSON ENDOWMENT- Student recipients of the Evert B. Person Endowment and and other talent scholarships are honored and featured in this annual awards presentation and concert. 1:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17. Ives Concert Hall. (707) 664-2791.
GALLERIES
I EXPRESS. . . - "I Express . . . " explores themes SSU students identified as important in the current election cycle - themes such as war and the environment. Participating artists were selected by the spring 2008 Gallery and Museum Methods class and include: Katy Anderson, Allegra Burke, Nuala Creed, Rob Keller, Thomas Pratt, Mario Uribe, and Nancy Worthington. Aug. 22-Nov. 5. Library Art Gallery. (707) 664-4240.
ART FACULTY EXHIBITION 2008 - The Biennial SSU Art Faculty Exhibition is on view through Sunday, Oct. 19. The exhibition features the work of John Ferdico (sculpture), Stephen Galloway (photography); Nathan Haenlein (printmaking), Rob Keller (sculpture); Kurt Kemp (drawing and printmaking); Jann Nunn (sculpture); Mark Perlman (painting); Gregory Roberts (ceramic sculpture), and Carole Splendore (painting). University Art Gallery. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends, noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is free.
FILMS
JINDABYNE - (2006) (left)Ray Lawrence's adaptation of Raymond Carver's story "So Much Water Close to Home" with Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne. Admission is $5, $4.50 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, and $3.50 for SFI members and children under 12. SSU students admitted free. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17. Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2606. For more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html
THE DARK KNIGHT - (right) Batman, Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent are forced to deal with the chaos unleashed by an anarchist mastermind known only as the Joker, as it drives each of them to their limits. Scene It! Big Screen Movie Night. 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2804.
