*All events are free unless otherwise noted.
LECTURES
MAKING GOOD USE OF THE LARGE BINOCULAR TELESCOPE - Thomas McMahon ('85) of the University of Arizona (left) describes his team's construction of a nulling interferometer used with the Large Binocular Telescope to image planets in nearby star systems. "What Physicists Do" Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
STUDY ABROAD INFO MEETING - Learn info about SSU's Study Abroad and National Student Exchange programs. 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1. Salazar 1061.
"MONKEYS IN KENYA AND CALIFORNIA" - Anthropology Professor Karin Enstam Jaffe updates her primate research work on "Monkeys in Kenya and California: New Research and Results". School of Social Science Brown Bag,
Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 2, Stevenson 2011.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS ON THE FORAGING SUCCESS OF AN APEX PREDATOR, THE NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL - Dr. Sam Simmons, Department of Biology, UC Santa Cruz lectures. Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189. For more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/home/colloquium.html
PLANNING A NON-VIOLENT FUTURE - Dr. Michael Nagler has devoted his life to exploring nonviolence as an alternative to war. Professor Emeritus of Languages at the UC Berkeley, and founder and former chairperson of the University's Peace and Conflict Studies program, Nagler has become one of the world's most widely respected peace scholars and activists. War and Peace Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. 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
STAMP OUT THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS - A special panel convenes to discuss the stigmas, stereotypes, and labels associated with mental illness. Volunteers from the Wellness Advocacy Center of Santa Rosa explore the issues of depression, bipolar and eating disorders, hospitalization, recovery, and the social pressures placed upon those struggling with mental health issues. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Student Union Multi-Purpose Room. (707) 664-2382. For more information regarding this event, visit www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
THREE-DIMENSIONAL THRUST WEDGE DEFORMATION - Matty Mookerjee, Geology, (left), lectures on the mathematical model developed to more fully understand the kinematics of thrust sheets moving over non-planar thrust fault surfaces. M*A*T*H Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/math/colloq/colloqf08.pdf
AIDS ACTIVISM IN SONOMA COUNTY - Twenty years of AIDS activism and the epidemic in Sonoma County is the theme of the keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Netherda in this special event co-sponsored by the Student Health Center and the Student Health Advisory Committee. Netherda has worked locally and in Africa with AIDS and HIV issues and can speak to the past and current issues. He will be joined by several "Reconnect Advocates" who will share their personal experience living with HIV/AIDS. 4:30 p.m., Wednesday. Dec 3, Cooperage. Free HIV Testing Van will be outside the Cooperage at 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT: JEWISH LITERATURE - Andre Aciman's novel, Out of Egypt (right) is the focus of this week's lecture. Aciman introduces the reader to the eccentric people who shaped his life; members of his "flamboyant" family who, after arriving in Alexandria, are forced into an exodus out of Egypt just three generations later.
Noon, Thursday, Dec. 4. Schulz 3001. (707) 664-4240.
THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN - Danielle Ronshausen, doula and SSU alumna shows the highly acclaimed documentary, "The Business of Being Born." which depicts both sides of the childbirth debate: have a baby in the hospital or at home with a midwife. The first half of the film will be shown on Dec. 4, and the second half on Dec. 11. Ronshausen will answer questions at the end of this highly controversial video. Women's Health Lecture Series. Noon, Thursday, Dec. 4. Carson 68. (707) 664-2840. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/womenstudies/WHLSFLIER08.pdf
BODY LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM - English Professor Mira-Lisa Katz discusses "Body Language in the Classroom: Multimodal Teaching and Learning Across Contexts and Disciplines." Arts & Humanities Forum. 12:05 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Schulz 1121. (707) 664-2146. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/a_h/ahforum.htm
FACE TO FACE - Speakers from the Sonoma County AIDS Network provide a free informational discussion on the issues of HIV/AIDS risk, how to get tested and facts about the virus that has quickly become a global concern. A special guest speaker living with AIDS discusses how the virus has affected their life and what to do to avoid the disease. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Student Union Multi-Purpose Room. (707) 664- 2382. For more information, visit www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
MODERN MEDIA LECTURE SERIES - Matthew Rothschild, freelance journalist and editor of Progressive magazine (right) discusses "Exclusive! The FBI Deputizes Business (the Infragard Alliance)" and "Bush's Executive Order on Lebanon Even Worse than the One on Iraq." Both articles discuss the surveillance and retribution policies government officials use to suppress dissent and protest in America. 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Darwin 103. (707) 664-3373. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://projectcensored.org/lectures/
EAT RIGHT. FEEL GOOD. LOOK GREAT. - Healthy Eating Lecture with Deanna Latson. 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Cooperage
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHT - View the Moon and the Pinwheel Galaxy (right). 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5. SSU Observatory. For details and map go to http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/observatory/pvn.html
FILMS
JOYEUX NOEL -"Merry Christmas," (right) directed by Christian Carion, (2005).German with English subtitles. German Film Series. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Schulz 2015. For a complete list of events in this series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/forlang/GerFilmSeries_flyer_f08.pdf
THE APARTMENT - (1960) Billy Wilder's cynical comedy (left) about an insurance company drone finding a shortcut up the corporate ladder. With Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray. 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., Sunday, Dec. 5. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. For a complete list of events in this series, visit www.sonoma.edu/sfi
GALLERIES
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION - Combining some of the most pressing political and social changes of the time, "Freedom of Expression: Art in an Age of Uncertainty" brings together approximately 14 California artists whose work directly addresses such issues. The show ranges from the powerful woodblock prints from Sandow Birk's Depravities of War series to the satirical-but no less powerful-paintings and drawings of Enrique Chagoya. The exhibition also includes prints by the noted Los Angeles-based political artist Robbie Conal, a sculpture composed of guns, bullets, buckshot, and bone by Al Farrow, a new video work by the collaborative team of Jeanne C. Finley and John Muse and a legendary "black painting" by the late artist Wally Hedrick that was made in protest of the Vietnam War. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends, noon - 4 p.m. the gallery is closed on Mondays and holidays. The exhibition runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. (707) 664-2295.
FRESH START - Exhibit features the work of students from the advanced painting class under the direction of Mark Perlman, Professor of Painting in the Art and Art History Department. One painting from each student is displayed along with an artist statement and photograph, taken by Perlman, of each student in their studio. The subject matter from each artist is as unique as the themes they are exploring. Artist reception, 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. Exhibit runs from Nov. 20 through Jan. 8, 2009. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; weekends, noon - 5 p.m. University Library Art Gallery. (707) 664-4240.
MUSIC
FOR THE LOVE OF MOZART - Keeping the love of chamber music alive, four concerts are performed by student musicians. Marilyn Thompson and Ruth Wilson direct the Instrumental Repertory and Chamber Classes. Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. Ives 119. (707) 664-2235.
LUMINESCENCE - Eric Caballo directs the SSU Guitar Ensemble, exploring a variety of musical eras to create a unique and varied program. Noon, Thursday, Dec. 4. Ives 119. (707) 664-2235.
FURTHER EXCURSIONS TO THE EDGE - Bob Afifi (right) directs the University Jazz Ensemble in two sets of post-bebop jazz standards and new works. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2235.
FALL DANCE CONCERT 2008 - Kristen Daley directs the SSU Dance Program. $8 general admission. SSU students admitted free. 7:30 p.m., Thursday Dec. 4, Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. Dance Studio Theatre, P.E. 1. (707) 664-2325.
TWICE AS NICE - R. Anderson Collinsworth (left) conducts the SSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble with guest Casa Grande High School Symphonic Band. The Sonoma State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble will join forces with the outstanding Symphonic Band from Casa Grande High School to perform an exciting program of wind band music. Admission is $12, $10 for faculty, alumni and staff, and $8 for Seniors/Students. SSU students admitted free. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5. Evert B. Person Theatre. (707) 664-2235. For more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/season0809.shtml#1202
A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS - Robert Worth directs the Santa Rosa Symphony Bach Choir, featuring sopranos Carole Menke, and Jenni Samuelson, counter tenor Christopher Fritzsche, tenor Jos Milton, and baritone Hugh Davies. They will perform three works by Italian, French and German Baroque masters performed in a sacred, yet convivial, atmosphere. 8 p.m., Friday, Dec, 5 and Saturday Dec. 6. Visit http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/season0809.shtml#1202 for more information and to purchase tickets.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
FREE TUTORING - The Academic Resource Center provides help in the following subjects: Spanish, English, Philosophy, Writing, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and more. 6 - 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, Tuesday, Dec. 2, Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4. Academic Resource Center (Semillion Bldg, Zinfandel). (707) 664-4033.
SSU LEADERSHIP WANTS YOU! - SAEM Leadership Position Info Meeting - Come learn more about the Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, UNIV 102 and 150 peer mentors, FIG Peer Advisors, Co-op leaders and CSAs. 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1. Student Union CCGS. (707) 664-2804.
RSA GENERAL MEETING - All are welcome to join the Residential Student Association to talk about issues and events in the residential community. 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1. Chalk Hill.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SF THEATRE TRIP - Residential Life Get A Way trip. Vans leave at 4:30 p.m. from in front of University Police Services. Tickets are $25 with RSA sticker, $30 without. Tickets go on sale Nov. 3 at the ZinfandelService Desk. 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. (707) 664-4033.
FREE BOWLING NIGHT - Currently enrolled students are able to bowl for free with Student ID. Associated Student Production's Free Bowling Night takes place the first Thursday of every month. 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. Double Decker Lanes. (707) 664-2382.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS SPELUNKING TRIP - Energetic cave explorers can begin this exciting expedition with the 165-foot rope rappel, followed by one to two hours of exploration through deep chambers and passages. Most areas are undeveloped, so there are no lights, stairs, or walkways. Instead, visitors daringly explore by climbing and belly crawling with lighted helmets to show the way. Pre-trip is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the ORC. $165. 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. (707) 664-DIRT. For more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/campusrec/adventure/odp/trips.html
MOVIE MATINEE - Residential Life Get A Way trip. Vans leave at noon, in front of University Police Services. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Residential Life Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily. Noon, Saturday, Dec. 6. (707) 664-4033.
