An incredibly diverse Fall 2009 Dance Ensemble Concert opens at Sonoma State University in December showing an enthusiastic interest in choreographic invention for the annual event.
Staged from December 3 - 6 in Dance Studio Theatre in the Physical Education Building on the Sonoma State campus, the Fall 2009 Dance Ensemble Concert features student choreographers who bring together many kinds of dance expression - from ballet, ballroom, Bollywood, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, jazz to salsa.
"Many of these young choreographers have investigated various aspects of human relationships and the challenges and rewards that they bring. Others have explored an attention to the physics of dance - working with specific kinetic ideas such as partnering, contact improvisation, weight sharing and specific choreographic devices," says Dance Professor and Director Kristen Daley.
"You will see dances inspired by social justice issues and the power that comes from seeing the invisible in our society. You will see dances inspired by difficult subjects such as addiction, death and loss. You will see dances inspired by trends in popular culture-music videos, movies and video games. You will see dances inspired by the pure joy created from moving. I think for each choreographer the process has been personal - there exists a very real connection with the material being investigated."
A record number of dance pieces (15 choreographers working on 18 dances) has been divided into two separate and alternating dance programs.
For tickets or more information visit www.sonoma.edu/tix or call (707) 664-2353.
Dance Studio P.E. 1 is located on campus at Sonoma State University. 1801 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
PEFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Program A: Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 4, 9:15 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Program B: Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:15 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
Ticket prices are: General admission for each program, $8; purchase both for a discounted rate of $12. SSU students are admitted free with a valid student I.D. This performance is free for any SSU faculty or staff and $5 admission for guests. Groups of 10 or more will receive a discount of $2 off each ticket. Families (up to 5 members) get into any performance for a flat rate of $35.
For further information, contact Jenny Juhl, (707) 664-2325.
A bonanza of free musical performances is being offered at Sonoma State University in the first two weeks of December and the community is invited to share in the wealth with free admission.
Sonoma State University band, orchestra, choir, music theatre, chamber and jazz program directors are turning up the heat on the Music Department's 100 majors - and a good number of non-majors - as they head into the final stretch of Fall semester.
Hitting the practice studios in between theory assignments and history tests, singers are busy memorizing songs, instrumentalists are scaling technical hurdles and fledgling composers are learning how to get their original work from the page to the stage. The public is encouraged to become part of the audience to give students opportunities to perform in a professional setting.
The final rush of concerts begins on Tuesday, Dec. 1 and runs almost daily until Dec. 16.
Here is an overview of the performances:
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL
BRASS ENSEMBLE - From mellow chorales to contrapuntal fanfares, nothing moves the spirit like the splendor of brass. Ruth Wilson, director. Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 1. Ives Concert Hall 119
GUITAR ENSEMBLE - Student guitarists will play solos, duos and ensemble pieces for guitar ranging from the Renaissance to the contemporary. Eric Cabalo, director. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Ives Concert Hall 119.
STUDENT COMPOSERS CONCERTS - This event is the jubilant conclusion to the composition process. Music composition students write the pieces, hire the musicians and conduct their own works. Jesus Contreras, director. 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6. Ives Concert Hall 119.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES - Four fantastic concerts of chamber music in a multitude of combinations, performed by SSU students and the musical community. Classical Instrumental Repertory Class. Marilyn Thompson and Ruth Wilson, directors. Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 12. Ives Concert Hall 119.
CHAMBER AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES - Personnel from the SSU Symphonic Winds comprise the Chamber Wind and Percussion ensembles. Repertoire ranges from the bench mark divertimenti by Mozart to new works by students playing everything from snare drums to brake drums. Chamber Wind Ensemble - Andy Collinsworth, director. Percussion Ensemble - Jennifer Wilsey, director. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, Ives Concert Hall 119.
CLASSICAL VOCAL
INDIAN SINGING ENSEMBLE - Join students of Western music sing and improvise the compositions of Indian classical music as they demonstrate the Indian way of respect and humbleness in expressing emotions. Laxmi Tewari, director. Noon, Thursday, Dec. 3. Ives Concert Hall 119.
SENIOR RECITAL - Sadie Luke, mezzo soprano, 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Ives Concert Hall 119.
LA VOCE GLORIOSA - Two vocal repertory concert recitals featuring the university's voice students. Music and Theatre majors will perform solos and duets representing many vocal genres and styles and accompanied by skilled coaches. Lynne Morrow, director 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 16. Ives Concert Hall 119.
MUSIC THEATRE SCENES WORKSHOP - Experience a new Music Theatre revue! SSU Music and Theatre students collaborate to create a staged, lighted and costumed production using existing well-loved songs, Lynne Morrow, director. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11; 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. Ives Concert Hall 119.
JAZZ
SSU LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE - Featuring the best of contemporary and classic Latin jazz from Cuba, South America, the United States and Europe. Compositions by Milton Nascimento, Tito Puente, Chick Corea, Cal Tjader and more. Bob Affifi, director. 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. Warren Auditorium.
VOCAL JAZZ COMBO CONCERT - Hear classic vocal jazz from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s delivered by talented vocalists, accompanied by trios of piano or guitar with bass and drums. John Simon, director. Noon, Thursday, Dec. 10. Warren Auditorium.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES - The SSU Concert Jazz Ensembles showcase the finest in classic and contemporary jazz compositions from around the world. Doug Leibinger, director. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10. Warren Auditorium.
For further information, contact Ruth Wilson, (707) 664-3483.
Week of Nov. 22-28
The campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays - Nov. 26 and 27.
Lectures
PLUTONIUM, THE MOST ENIGMATIC OF ALL METALS - Per Soderlind, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discusses some of the peculiarities of this metal and how quantum-mechanical electronic structure from density-functional theory attempts to explain them. What Physicists Do Series. Mon., Nov. 23, 4 p.m. (707) 664-2119. http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS - Chemistry Professor Mark Perri showcases several research projects by undergraduate students from the chemistry department. Series of Chemistry Seminars. Mon., Nov. 24, 3 p.m. Darwin 107. (707) 664-2119
Week of Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Campus Life
FREE BOWLING NIGHT - Double Decker Lanes and Associated Students Productions team up once again to bring free bowling the first Thursday of every month. Thurs., Dec. 3, 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp/more/bowling.shtml
Lectures
POWER POINT - Your PowerPoint may already be smashing, but how about adding sound, music, transitions, and more? Learn some higher-end tricks at this workshop. Library Workshop. Tues., Dec. 1, noon - 12:30 p.m. Schulz 2016C. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
WEAPON OF THE BRAVE - UC Berkeley Professor Michael Nagler discusses how Gandhi and his followers contribute towards creating a future for today. War and Peace Lecture Series. Tues., Dec. 1, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/WP_Calendar.htm
IMOVIE/ IDVD - Drop by the iMovie/iDVD class to brush up on importing footage, editing preparing files for export and basic DVD authoring. Library Workshop. Weds., Dec. 2, noon - 12:30 p.m. Schulz 2016C. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
DOES HIV LOOK LIKE ME? - As part of 2009's World AIDS week, Christina Rock, from the HIV/AIDS non-profit Hope's Voice International, describes struggling with being HIV positive since birth. Growing up with HIV shaped her social interactions within the classroom as well as outside of it. In the dating world, she talks about how hard it is to live with HIV and offers advice on the right time to inform potential boyfriends and girlfriends about being HIV positive. She also focuses on the American HIV epidemic within her lecture in an attempt to show that the problem is still very real in the non Third World. Weds., Dec. 2, 7 p.m. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp. http://www.hopesvoice.org/speakers-christina.php.
HOW TO BE A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER FROM THE BOTTOM UP - Famed community organizer Mike Miller, using San Francisco's Mission District and the Mission Coalition Organization for which he was the community organizer in the late 1960s/early 1970s, illustrates the principle "change comes from below." The program gives participants an opportunity to learn about how people power is built from the bottom up. Includes lecture and small group exercises. Thurs., Dec. 3, 7 p.m. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
YOUTUBE - You've figured out how to post a video, but we can help you with the file size, resolution and other tricks to make your iMovie look its very best in YouTube. Library Workshop. Thurs., Dec. 3, noon - 12:30 p.m. Schulz 2016C. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
QUEERING CINDERELLA - In the young adult novel Ash, author Malinda Lo has retold the Cinderella fairy tale-typically about fulfillment through heterosexual marriage-with a queer twist. The Cinderella character falls in love with a woman while negotiating with a fairy who is not much of a bubbly godmother. Lo discusses her creative process and how she came to reinvent this traditional tale as a coming-of-age rather than a coming-out novel. Thurs., Dec. 3, noon. Carson 20. (707) 664-2840.
Music and Theater
INDIAN SINGING ENSEMBLE - Music Professor Laxmi Tewari directs as students of Western music sing and improvise the compositions of Indian classical music as they demonstrate the Indian way of respect and humbleness in expressing emotions. Thurs., Dec. 3, noon. Ives 119. http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/cal_0912.shtml
LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE - Music Professor Bob Afifi leads the SSU Latin Jazz ensemble through the best of contemporary and classic Latin jazz from Cuba, South America, the United States and Europe, including compositions by Milton Nascimento, Tito Puente, Chick Corea, Cal Tjader and more. Thurs., Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Warren Auditorium.
Movies
$1 MOVIE: PRECIOUS - Clareece "Precious" Jones is an overweight, illiterate African-American teen in Harlem. Just as she's about to give birth to her second child, Jones is accepted into an alternative school where a teacher helps her find a new path in her life. Limited tickets available at the Student Union. Rialto $1 Movie Night. Mon., Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Rialto Cinemas. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
DARK MATTER - (Chen Shi-Sheng, 2007) The feature film debut of renowned opera and theater director Chen Shi-Zheng, Dark Matter delves into the world of Liu Xing (Chinese for "Shooting Star"), a Chinese physics student pursuing a Ph.D. in the United States. Barely able to speak English, Xing is taken under the wing of Joanna Silver (Meryl Streep), a wealthy university patron with a passion for Chinese culture. As he pursues his interest in dark matter - the unseen substance whose gravitational force that shapes the universe - he challenges his professors, leading to conflict with the university establishment. Alfred P. Sloan prize winner at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. (2007, 90 min.) Sonoma Film Institute. Fri., Dec. 4 and 11, 7 p.m. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html
Galleries
JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION - A collection of over 80 student works selected for display by Chester Arnold, artist and Professor of Art at College of Marin, and Kate Eilertsen, executive director of Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Thurs., Nov. 5 - Sun., Dec. 13. Tues. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun., noon - 4 p.m. University Art Gallery. Carla Stone. (707) 664-2295. http://www.sonoma.edu/artgallery/
I THINK I SEE WHAT YOU MEAN BY THAT - Ten talented merging sculptors from Art professor Jann Nunn's sculpture class exhibit their work, exploring themes ranging from the abuse of water to the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Thurs., Nov. 19 - Sun., January 20. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., noon - 5 p.m. University Library Art Gallery. http://library.sonoma.edu/about/gallery.html
Associate Professor of Music Lynne Morrow leads the acclaimed choral group, Pacific Mozart Ensemble, in the West Coast premiere of David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-winning work, The Little Match Girl Passion at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, in the Green Room of the War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco. It will be repeated in Berkeley at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue.
Morrow has served as Music Director of Pacific Mozart Ensemble since 2005. During that year, she prepared the chorus for the Berlin performance of Leonard Bernstein's Mass, the recording of which received a Grammy nomination for Best Choral Performance. This year, she is preparing the group to record the choral music of Dave Brubeck, a project made possible by a special grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Little Match Girl Passion sets the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale in the format of Johann Sebastian Bach's Saint Matthew Passion, creating a musical allegory of suffering and hopefulness.
David Lang is co-founder and co-artistic director of New York's legendary music festival, Bang on a Can, and composer-in-residence at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Tickets for The Little Match Girl Passion are $25 general, $15 student/senior, and may be ordered through PayPal or by calling (510) 848-8022.
At Sonoma State, Morrow is director of the Music Theatre and Vocal programs. Her fall semester will culminate in performances of the Music Theatre Scenes Workshop on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and De. 12 at 4 p.m., and La Voce Gloriosa vocal repertory concerts on Dec. 11 and 16, both at 2 p.m. All events are free and will take place in Ives Concert Hall 119.
A relevant history lesson about individual responsibility in the prevention of genocide, supported by the Sonoma State University School of Social Sciences Center for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide, is open to the public through Dec. 13 as the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum presents Schindler, The Exhibition daily in the century old Carnegie Library building at 20 4th St. in the historic downtown area.
The exhibition, organized and circulated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C., shows in the only Northern California engagement to date through the efforts of the Petaluma Museum Association's new president, Joe Noriel and unstinting help from the SSU Center, especially Director Myrna Goodman and School of Social Sciences Dean Elaine Leeder.
The exhibit is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
According to Noriel, the involvement and support provided by the School of Social Sciences at SSU, the Center for the Study for the Holocaust and Genocide, B'Nai Israel Jewish Center and Rabbi Ted Feldman, the Jewish Community Foundation and individuals like Gordon and Ann Blumenfeld made all the difference in the Museum's efforts to secure the exhibition and to give it the proper context.
It tells the inspirational story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman credited with saving the lives of more than 1,000 Polish Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.
In addition the financial and logistical support provided by the SSU School of Social Sciences, other community organizations and the Museum prompted the City of Petaluma to recognize by special proclamation Nov. 9 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in "honor of the survivors, rescuers and liberators and to urge all residents to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance," according to Noriel.
The Nov. 9 date commemorated the 71st anniversary of "Kristallnacht," or the "Night of the Broken Glass," which represents the date in 1938 generally recognized as the start of the Holocaust, when the Nazis unleashed a wave of organized violence against Germany's Jews.
Among the special events and displays taking place at the Museum in conjunction with the exhibition, are the "Holocaust Survivor Recollections," which feature special presentations by area survivors with compelling stories to share.
The series features Ruth Gumpel on Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. and Al and Suzanne Batzdorff on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. On Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., the Harmonia Schvesters present traditional music.
In addition to the survivor presentations, the supporting organizations aided Noriel in expanding the exhibit to include period music and Holocaust art. Artifacts on display include armbands, newspapers, apparel and artwork created by survivors and children of the Holocaust. Tours for school groups are also available.
For more information about Schindler: The Exhibition and the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, call (707) 778-4398 or visit www.PetalumaMuseum.com on the web.
To learn more about the SSU Center for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide, visit www.sonoma.edu/holocaust/.
A permanent full-color porcelain enamel sign was dedicated Oct. 29 for the Butterfly Habitat Garden at Sonoma State University from the Santa Rosa Garden Club. The new interpretive sign (3' x 2') depicts three butterfly habitats with color photographs of the adult butterfly, caterpillar and host larval plant. The sign was dedicated in honor of member, Mary Merritt, who has volunteered at SSU since 1991.
Santa Rosa Garden Club members secured a grant from National Garden Clubs, Inc. in 1993 to obtain funds to create the Butterfly Garden. Additional grants were obtained throughout the years from National Garden Clubs, Inc., California Garden Clubs, Inc. and California Horticultural Society. Financial support totaling over $25,000 including the $7,000 Butterfly Habitat Garden sign has created today's park-like setting in addition to being an outdoor classroom.
Mary Merritt's enthusiasm for the Butterfly Garden has been supported by the club, and especially by fellow member Julie West who will become President of California Garden Clubs, Inc. in 2011 (the statewide federation of garden clubs and plant societies representing more than 20,000 California gardeners).
West's goal during her two-year term is to raise funds to purchase and install additional permanent interpretive signs for the Kenneth M. Stocking Native Plant Garden on the SSU campus as a symbol of both Santa Rosa Garden Club's and California Garden Club's continued commitment to their educational objectives and the SSU Native Plant Garden.
Movies like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Monsoon Wedding" might not be Bollywood films, but their references to Hollywood's sister cinema are a gateway to the genre's vibrant colors and energy.
Sonoma Film Institute invites the community to explore Bollywood culture with the screening of "Kal Ho Naa Ho" ("Tomorrow May Never Come") on Fri., Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Warren Auditorium, Ives 101.
This hugely entertaining Bollywood film is directed by first timer Nikhi Advani and produced and co-written by Karan Johar, director of "Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham." Set in New York City, "Kal Ho Naa Ho" is the tale of Naina (Preity Zinta), who has faced a family tragedy and whose life is filled with responsibilities. Enter Aman, who moves into her neighborhood and enlivens her world. There is lots of music, emotion, humor, and dazzling cinematography.
"Most people in America still don't know what a Bollywood film is," says Ajay Gehlawat, an SSU professor who is an expert on Third World cinema and pop culture and genre studies.
"This trend of Bollywood becoming more Westernized in style blurs the line of what Bollywood is.There are increasingly MTV-style song and dance sequences and increasingly Western culture in their clothing. It's like a house of mirrors. The name itself is a reference to Hollywood. Then you have films like "Slumdog Millionaire" that are referencing Bollywood," says Gehlawat.
However, "Kal Ho Naa Ho" is the genuine article. The story of two men who fall in love with the same troubled women allows for fantastic dance and song sequences and a hyper-real use of landscape.
But while true to its roots, "Kal Ho Naa Ho" is also evidence that the convergence of cinema goes both ways. Filmed entirely on location in the cosmopolitan city of New York, "Kal Ho Naa Ho" was an early player in the trend of featuring non-resident Indians in Bollywood films.
Gehlawat is professor in the Hutchins School of Liberal Arts. His research explores the role of cinema, specifically, Bollywood cinema, as a supplement to the process of enlightenment.
For more information on SFI or a complete list of upcoming films, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/sfi/.
Campus Life
SECOND ANNUAL CAMPUS CANNED FOOD DRIVE - JUMP'S Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Mon., Nov. 16 - Fri., Nov. 20. Student Union. (707) 664-2382. JUMP
ASP NOONER FT. ROBERT JON - Blending acoustic folk with edgy rock, Robert's percussion-infused songs boast of captivating lyrics of those loved and lost while incorporating riveting rhythms and moving melodies into the mix. Tues., Nov. 17, noon. Darwin Quad. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
VOLUNTEER AT REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK - Students will sort, pack and distribute food at the Redwood Empire Foodbank in Santa Rosa. JUMP'S Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Volunteers should meet at the flagpole at 5 p.m. (707) 664-2382. JUMP
THANKSGIVING DINNER AND KIDS FAIR - Students serve a Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. and hold a Thanksgiving-themed Kids Fair with arts and crafts projects at 6:30 p.m. JUMP'S Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Family Support Center, Santa Rosa. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
BLACK LIGHT POOL - Presented by ASP. Thurs., Nov. 19, 9 p.m. Buffalo Billiards, Cotati.
SERVE DINNER AT GLIDE MEMORIAL CHURCH - Students will serve dinner to clients at Glide Memorial in San Francisco, a homeless shelter featured in "The Pursuit of Happyness." Fri., Nov. 20. (707) 664-2382. JUMP
Lectures
THE MILKY WAY'S HIDDEN PAST - Constance Rockosi, University of California, Santa Cruz, will talk about what we've discovered about our Galaxy's hidden past and how we can use that past to connect observations of the early universe with the galaxies we see today. What Physicists Do Series. Mon., Nov. 16, 4 p.m. (707) 664-2119. http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN SONOMA COUNTY - Dr. Sheila Katz heads a panel discussion about the state of hunger and homelessness in Sonoma County, and recent developments in state and national policy. Panel members will include participants, volunteers, and staff from local human services organizations: Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Catholic Charities Family Support Center, and Salvation Army. What Can I Do? Lecture Series. JUMP'S Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Mon., Nov. 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Student Union Multi-purpose Room . (707) 664-2382. JUMP.
ARTICLES, BOOKS & BEYOND - Articles, Books & Beyond is a workshop designed to lead students through the joy of finding top-notch, full-text articles online, locating books and movies, and setting up your online access to all things library. Library Workshop. Mon., Nov 16, 4 - 4:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 17, 3 - 3:30. Schulz 2016A. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
FASTING FROM ELECTRONIC MEDIA, A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - The media is a powerful influence on the lives of young people. What happens when students spend a week "media-free?" Psychology Professor Mary Gomes discusses her current research based on a class assignment in which students fasted from electronic media for a week and later wrote a paper in which they reflected upon the experience. School of Social Sciences Brown Bag Series. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 17, Stevenson 2011.
WHAT'S RACE GOT TO DO WITH ME? - Lean about racial stereotypes, biases, and assumptions with Francie Kendall. Tues., Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
ABALONE PESTS AND DISEASES - James D. Moore, California Dept. of Fish and Game/ Bodega Marine Laboratory, explores the impact of pests and diseases on restoration and recovery programs. Biology Colloquium. Tues., Nov., 17, noon - 1 p.m. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189. http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/home/colloquium.shtml
ARE WE BORN TO FIGHT? - Mathematics Professor Rick Luttmann and Chuna McIntyre explores mankind's history of violence. War and Peace Lecture Series. Tues., Nov. 17, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/WP_Calendar.htm
ARTS N' CRAFTS: RON NAGLE - Ron Nagle's diminutive sculptural work is colorful, ironic and layered with texture and detail. Nagle has worked in the professional arena for thirty years, continuing his fascination with intimately scaled, finely crafted objects. Tues., Nov. 17, noon. ART 102. (707) 664-2364. http://www.sonoma.edu/art/visitingartists/
PARITIONS - Neville Robbins, San Francisco State University, describes partitions as a topic in additive number theory and combinatorics. M*A*T*H* Colloquium. Weds., Nov. 18, 4 p.m. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. http://www.sonoma.edu/math
BE HEARD: TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH - Suicide survivor John Kevin Hines speaks on mental health and suicide prevention. ASP and Counseling Services. Weds., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. The Cooperage. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP - Learn how to get your needs met even under difficult circumstances. Weds., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Darwin 103. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - Cheryl Jerozal, Atlassian, San Francisco
Agile Software Development, describes the agile methodology created to address shortcomings in traditional software development processes, such as the waterfall model. This talk will give an introduction to agile development, including practices and tools used. Some specific topics covered will be test-driven development, daily standups, and code reviews. Computer Science Colloquium. Thursday, Nov. 19, noon, Salazar 2016.
(707) 664-2667. http://www.cs.sonoma.edu.
DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: MINI CONFERENCE - Tania D. Mitchell, Associative Director for Undergraduate Studies and Director of Service Learning, Stanford University, Merith Weisman, Center for Communtiy Engagement, and Michelle Edwards, Collaborative Facilitation Consultant, invite faculty and community organizations to learn about how to make the most of the partnership. Center for Community Engagement and Center for Teaching and Professional Development. Thurs., Nov. 19, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schulz 3001. http://www.sonoma.edu/ctpd
RECENT ADVANCES IN SOLID STATE LASER TECHNOLOGY - Engineering Science Professor Shally Sarraf discusses the future of laser technology. Engineering Science Lecture Series. Thurs., Nov. 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Salazar 2009A. (707) 664-2030.
POWERPOINT - Your PowerPoint may already be smashing, but how about adding sounds, music, transitions and more? Learn some higher ends tricks at this workshop. Library Workshop. Thurs., Nov. 12, noon. Schulz 2016C. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
Music and Theater
GROWING UP IN NEVERLAND - In this twist on "Peter Pan," the playwright, Theatre professor Judy Navas, takes another angle of the tale in which J.M. Barrie's original creation escapes the traditional boundaries of the writer's imagination and enters into unexpected territory where problems arise when Peter's arrested-development is seen more as an impediment, rather than celebrating the eternal state of childhood. $12 for general admission, $10 for faculty/alumni/staff, $8 for students/seniors, Free for SSU students. Tues., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Weds., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Evert B. Person Theater. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/77475
CATHEDRALS, CASTLES AND COLONIES - From the Gothic cathedrals and the majestic castles of Europe to the shores of the Americas, the SSU Chorus will perform a variety of works by English, French, German, Italian, and American composers. Conducted by Jenny Bent. $12 general, $10 faculty/ alumni/ staff, $8 seniors/students, Free SSU students. Fri., Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Holy Family Episcopal Church, 1500 E. Cotati Ave.
Films
THE UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA - (1998) Heddy Honigmann goes to Paris to find another source for her wonderful revelations. In the tunnels of a Metro station, Honigmann's handheld camera discovers a strangely serene Peruvian man plucking a giant harp. The music seems to come from somewhere else, somewhere far away. So Honigmann keeps searching. She talks to accordionists, violinists, tribal singers, people who have come from all parts of the globe. Their tales are a survey of the troubles of contemporary history-civil war, social dislocation, genocide, concentration camps-and in each case, music has been key to their survival. The music they create tells of their deepest longings and also speaks to ours. Sonoma Film Institute. Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html.
KAL HO NAA HO ("TOMORROW MAY NEVER COME") - (2003) Hugely entertaining Bollywood film directed by first timer Nikhi Advani and produced and co-written by Karan Johar, director of KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE GHAM. Set in New York City, KAL HO NAA HO is the tale of Naina (Preity Zinta), who has faced a family tragedy and whose life is filled with responsibilities. Enter Aman, who moves into her neighborhood and enlivens her world. Lots of music, emotion, humor, and dazzling cinematography. Sonoma Film Institute. Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html.
Galleries
JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION - A collection of over 80 student works selected for display by Chester Arnold, artist and professor of Art at College of Marin, and Kate Eilertsen, executive director of Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Thurs., Nov. 5 - Sun., Dec. 13. Tues. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun., noon - 4 p.m. University Art Gallery. Carla Stone. (707) 664-2295. http://www.sonoma.edu/artgallery/
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Sonoma State University sheds light on a portion of the population that is too often invisible with a series of lectures and opportunities to positively impact the lives of others.
Starting on Mon., Nov. 16, the student group Join Us in Making Progress (JUMP) hosts a series of lectures and community service opportunities. The group will partner with the California State University Employee's Union to conduct a campus-wide canned food drive. All donations will go to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sonoma County's largest hunger-relief organization.
The events include:
Monday Nov. 16 - Hope for Hunger and Homelessness in Sonoma County : Sociology Professor Sheila Katz heads a panel discussion about the state of hunger and homelessness in Sonoma County, and recent developments in state and national policy. Panel members include participants, volunteers, and staff from local human services organizations: Committee on the Shelterless (COTS), the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Catholic Charities Family Support Center, and Salvation Army. 7- 8:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Student Union.
Wednesday Nov. 18 - Volunteer at Redwood Empire Foodbank: Students sort, pack and distribute food at the Redwood Empire Foodbank in Santa Rosa.
Thursday Nov. 19 - Thanksgiving Dinner and Kids Fair: Students serve a Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. and hold a Thanksgiving-themed Kids Fair with arts and crafts projects at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Support Center in Santa Rosa.
Friday Nov. 20 - Serve dinner at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco: Students help serve dinner to clients at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
For more information about these and other related JUMP events, phone (707) 664-4277 or visit www.sonoma.edu/as/jump.
Campus Life
ASP NOONER FT. RANDI RAY - Musician Randi Ray lights up the Darwin Quad between classes. ASP Nooners. Tues., Nov. 10, noon. Darwin Quad. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
SSU BLOOD DRIVE - ASP invites you to give some blood and gain some good karma. Thurs., Nov. 12, 12L30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Rec Center. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
COMEDY NIGHT FT. GRANT LYON- Big laughs and free pizza. Thurs., Nov. 12, 8 p.m. The Pub. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
THE WHITE TIE AFFAIRS - Fresh off this year's Warped Tour, and as seen on "The Hills," The White Tie Affair comes to SSU with their 80's influenced electric pop style along with special guests Every Avenue and Stereo Skyline. Tickets available at Student Union Front Desk, The Last Record Store and Brown Paper Tickets. Students $5, general $10. Sat., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. The Commons. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
Lectures
PALLADIUM-CATALYZED OXIDATION REACTIONS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS - Matthew Sigman, University of Utah, explores the oxidation reactions that power organic synthesis. Series of Chemistry Seminars. Mon., Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Darwin 107. (707) 664-2119
EXTREME PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES - Jonathan Fortney, University of California, Santa Cruz, will show how our understanding of planetary atmospheres is being revolutionized by observations of the super-heated class of Jupiter-like planets that orbit very close to their parent stars. What Physicists Do Series. Mon., Nov. 9, 4 p.m. (707) 664-2119. http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
PASSION TO PASYON - Merlina Bobis, an award-winning writer, speaks on her recently released book "The Solemn Latern Maker" and explores her play "River, River" with a lecture/performance. Mon., Nov. 9, noon. Schulz 3001.
ARTICLES, BOOKS & BEYOND - Articles, Books & Beyond is a workshop designed to lead students through the joy of finding top-notch full-text articles online, locating books & movies and setting up your online access to all things library. Library Workshop. Mon., Oct. 26, 4 - 4:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 9, 3 - 3:30. Schulz 2016A. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
INVASION AND HOLY SCRIPTURE - Eric Thompson uncovers the role of myth and religion in the practice of taking over someone else's land. ASP Religion and Spirituality Lecture Series. Tues., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Student Union MPR. (707) 664-2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
BIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM- Michelle Hermiston, UCSF. Title TBA. Biology Colloquium. Tues., Nov. 10, 12 - 1 p.m. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189. http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/home/colloquium.shtml
THE ISRAELI/ PALESTINIAN CONFLICT - Therese Mughannam, Chuck Sher, and Laure Reichek, Peace Activists and Bridge-Builders, describe the history and future of the Isreali and Palestinan conflict. War and Peace Lecture Series. Tues., Nov. 10, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/WP_Calendar.htm
ARTS N' CRAFTS: JOHN DE FAZIO - (right) John de Fazio has produced an idiosyncratic body of work that blends themes of Pop culture with classic mythologies., re-contextualized into meticulously crafted objects of desire. For the first season of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, he created miniature sets and the 3D animated mutant toys. Visiting Artists Lecture Series presented by the SSU Art and Art History Department. Tues., Nov. 9, noon. ART 102. (707) 664-2364. http://www.sonoma.edu/art/visitingartists/
PARITIONS - Neville Robbins, San Francisco State University, describes partitions as a topic in additive number theory and combinatorics. M*A*T*H* Colloquium. Weds., Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. http://www.sonoma.edu/math
ARTS & HUMANITIES FORUM - Liberal studies professor Heidi LaMoreaux gets to the heart of what makes the Hutchins Liberal Studies program such an asset to the community. Research & Creative Works Forum. Thurs., Nov. 12, noon - 12:55 p.m. Schulz 3001. http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/AHForum.htm
WRITERS: CATHERINE WAGNER AND REBECCA WOLFF - Critically acclaimed poets Catherine Wagner and Rebecca Wolff read selections of their recently published poetry. Wager teacher poetry at Miami University and is known for her fiercely syncopated and outspoken style. Wolff is the editor and publisher of Fence and a fellow at the New York State Writers Institute. Writers at Sonoma Series. Thurs., Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.
WRITING WOMEN INTO HISTORY - Molly Murphy MacGregor, president and co-founder of the National Women's History Project, recounts her experiences in promoting recognition of women's historic achievements. Feminist Lecture Series. Thurs., Nov. 12, noon. Carson 20. (707) 664-2840.
POWERPOINT - Your PowerPoint may already be smashing, but how about adding sounds, music, transitions and more? Learn some higher ends tricks at this workshop. Library Workshop. Thurs., Nov. 12, noon. Schulz 2016C. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHT - Join amateur and profession astronomers for a tour of the Andromeda Galaxy and the Blue Snowball. Presented by the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Fri., Nov. 13, 6 - 8 p.m. SSU Observatory, the southeast corner of campus. (707) 664-2267. http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/publicviewingnight.shtml
MASCULINE AND FEMININE PATTERNS IN ALCHEMY - This seminar is an integrative exploration of the parallels between a model of the Self based on the archetypal patterns of Masculine and Feminine, and the alchemical model of psychological development as developed by C. G. Jung. Depth Psychology Lecture. $25 general admission. Gareth Hill, M.S.W., Ph.D. is a certified Jungian analyst member of the C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, where he is on the teaching faculty and serves as Chair of the Admissions Committee. He is the author of "Masculine and Feminine: The Natural Flow of Opposites in the Psyche." ($30 Additional fee for 3 hours CE for psychologists (APA), therapists and social workers (BBS), cash or check only; registration at the door the morning of the event). Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Cooperage. http://www.sonoma.edu/psychology/depth/events/2009.html
Music and Theater
1791: MOZART'S LAST YEAR - (left) Robert Worth conducts the Sonoma County Bach Choir and members of the Santa Rosa Symphony in some of Mozart's most beloved and well-known masterpieces. John Palmer, Sonoma State University musicologist and lecturer for the San Francisco Symphony, will give a pre-concert talk. The Donald & Maureen Green Orchestral Choral Series. Ticket information: (707) 54-MUSIC. Fri., Nov. 13, 8 p.m. St. Vincent De Paul Church, Petaluma. Sat., Nov. 14, St. Eugene's Cathedral, Santa Rosa. Sun., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Windsor. http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/cal_0909.shtml
GROWING UP IN NEVERLAND - In this twist on "Peter Pan," the playwright, Theatre professor Judy Navas, takes another angle of the tale in which J.M. Barrie's original creation escapes the traditional boundaries of the writer's imagination and enters into unexpected territory where problems arise when Peter's arrested-development is seen more as an impediment, rather than celebrating the eternal state of childhood. $12 for general admission, $10 for faculty/alumni/staff, $8 for students/seniors, FREE for SSU students. Sat., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., Tues., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Weds., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Evert B. Person Theater. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/77475
Films
$1 MOVIE NIGHT: THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS - A comedy about a secret paranormal army group starring George Clooney and Ewan McGregor. Rialto Movie Night. Tickets available at Student Union Front Desk. Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Rialto Cinema.
OBLIVION - (Heddy Honigmann, 2008) (right) A quirky documentary on the invisible citizens of Lima, Peru as they deal with the revolving door of presidents and the scandals of the last few decades. Sonoma Film Institute. Sun., Nov. 8, 4 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html.
THE UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA - (Heddy Honigmann, 1998) Documentary on musicians who work in the tunnels of the Paris Metro stations. Sonoma Film Institute. Fri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html.
Galleries
JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION - A collection of over 80 student works selected for display by Chester Arnold, artist and professor of Art at College of Marin, and Kate Eilertsen, executive director of Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Thurs., Nov. 5 - Sun., Dec. 13. Tues. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun., noon - 4 p.m. University Art Gallery. Carla Stone. (707) 664-2295. http://www.sonoma.edu/artgallery/
Emerging from a year of regrouping after the loss of Jazz Director Mel Graves, the Sonoma State University Music Department welcomes trombonist and composer Doug Leibinger to head the jazz program. One of his first tasks is to assemble players for the Mel Graves Scholarship Concert that takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Warren Auditorium, the anniversary of Mel's death and one year after the historic "Movin' On" tribute to his life and work at SSU.
Today, as then, the task is an easy one, with all of SSU's jazz faculty on board. Sharing the stage will be Bob Afifi, flute, Jim Rothermel, sax, Pete Estabrook, trumpet, Leibinger on trombone, John Simon, piano, Randy Vincent, guitar and George Marsh, percussion.
The occasion also marks the debut of SSU's new bass teacher, Cliff Hugo, known for his work with artists as diverse as Warne Marsh, Ray Charles and Supertramp. Plan to arrive early as a packed house is expected. There is a suggested donation of $15 that will contribute directly to scholarships for SSU's jazz students.
A Chicago native, Leibinger holds three degrees in jazz performance from the University of Miami. During his graduate studies there, he directed the studio jazz band for four years and taught almost every class in the curriculum. He was a trombone soloist on the UM Concert Jazz Band's recording of Maria Schneider's "Three Romances," which was nominated for a Grammy award in 2004.
Leibinger is also an active composer and arranger. His composition, "Ring Shout," was performed at the 2nd International Jazz Composer's Symposium in Tampa, FL. Leibinger's residence in South Florida for 18 years led to professional engagements in a wide variety of styles. His credits include Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Claire Fischer, Maria Schneider, Chayanne, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Jose Luis "El Puma" Rodriguez, Jimmy Buffett, Sam Moore, Les Elgart, Jerry Lewis, Peter Cetera, and many more. Before coming to SSU, Doug was the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia for four years.
Leibinger's course load includes jazz composition, arranging and improvisation, two concert jazz ensembles and the newly formed Jazz Orchestra, an 18-piece big band. The Jazz Orchestra gives its first full concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 in Warren Auditorium.
ABOVE, Mel Graves
NOTE: Digital photo of Doug Leibinger is available upon request
First impressions do matter when it comes to communicating personality through appearance according to new research by psychologists Laura Naumann of Sonoma State University and Sam Gosling of The University of Texas at Austin.
Despite the crucial role of physical appearance in creating first impressions, until now little research has examined the accuracy of personality impressions based on appearance alone. These findings will be published in the December 2009 issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, co-written with Simine Vazire (Washington University in St. Louis) and Peter J. Rentfrow (University of Cambridge).
"In an age dominated by social media where personal photographs are ubiquitous, it becomes important to understand the ways personality is communicated via our appearance," says Naumann. "The appearance one portrays in his or her photographs has important implications for their professional and social life."
In the study, observers viewed full-body photographs of 123 people they had never met before. The targets were viewed either in a controlled pose with a neutral facial expression or in a naturally expressed pose.
The accuracy of the judgments was gauged by comparing them to the aggregate of self-ratings and that of three informants' that knew them well, a criterion now widely regarded as the gold standard in personality research.
Even when viewing the targets in the controlled pose, the observers could accurately judge some major personality traits including extraversion and self-esteem. But most traits were hard to detect under these conditions.
However, when observers saw naturally expressive behavior (such as a smiling expression or energetic stance), their judgments were accurate for nine of the 10 personality traits. The ten traits were extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness, likability, self-esteem, loneliness, religiosity, and political orientation.
"We have long known that people jump to conclusions about others on the basis of very little information," says Gosling, "but what's striking about these findings is how many of the impressions have a kernel of truth to them, even on the basis of something as simple a single photograph."
Gosling cautioned that observers still make plenty of mistakes but noted that the present work is important because it sheds new light on the sources of accuracy and inaccuracy of judgments.
With this kind of knowledge, individuals can choose to alter their appearance in specific ways either to make identity claims or shape others impressions of them, Naumann says.
"If you want potential employers or romantic suitors to see you as a warm and friendly individual, you should post pictures where you smile or are standing in a relaxed pose," suggests Naumann.
For example, whether you smile and how you stand (tense vs. relaxed, energetic vs. tired) are important cues to judge a variety of traits. Extraverts smile more, stand in energetic and less tense ways, and look healthy, neat and stylish. People who are more open to experience are less likely to have a healthy, neat appearance, but are more likely to have a distinctive style of dress.
The researchers also found males who have a neat and healthy appearance are often seen as more conscientious. However, defining personality in women was more difficult as they were more strongly influenced by cultural demands to look presentable.
Digital high-resolution images demonstrating the standardized and spontaneous full-body photographs are available upon request by contacting Dr. Naumann at laura.naumann@sonoma.edu.
The photos above are part of the study and can be viewed as a slide show portraying the subjects, including captions providing the meaning of their expressions and posture, by visiting
http://www.utexas.edu/news/2009/11/0/impressions_personality/
For more information, contact: Laura Naumann, Sonoma State University, 707-644-2547; or Jean Wasp, Sonoma State University, 707-664-2057; Michelle Bryant, College of Liberal Arts, 512 232 4730 or Sam Gosling, 512-471-1628, The University of Texas at Austin.
Campus Life
BIG CAT SHOW - (left) During this program you may see a cougar, African leopard, cheetah, snow leopard, ocelot, Siberian lynx, Canada lynx, servile, caracal or an extremely rare king cheetah. Each cat is shown on the stage as information about its habits, habitat and threats is shared with the audience. While not a circus act, natural behaviors like climbing, leaping and hunting are demonstrated in a safe and exciting manner. Associated Student Productions. Weds., Nov., 4, 7 p.m. (707) 664.2382. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp/more/1104700.shtml
PROJECT FREELAND - "Project Freeland" is a dynamic hip hop theater solo show written and performed by Ariel Luckey, directed by Margo Hall and scored by Ryan Luckey. The audience follows a young white man's search for his roots as it takes him from the streets of Oakland to the prairies of Wyoming on an unforgettable journey into the heart of American history. Free Land weaves spoken word poetry, acting, dance and hip hop music into a compelling performance that challenges us to take an unflinching look at the truth buried in the soil of our country. Assosciated Student Productions. Thurs., Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Ives 101, Warren Auditorium. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp/more/1105730.shtml
FREE BOWLING NIGHT - Double Decker Lanes and Associated Students Productions team up once again to present free bowling the first Thursday of every month. Thurs., Nov. 5, 10 - 12 p.m. http://www.sonoma.edu/as/asp/more/bowling.shtml
Lectures
THE MILKY WAY'S HIDDEN PAST - Constance Rockosi, University of California at Santa Cruz, will talk about what we've discovered about our Galaxy's hidden past and how we can use that past to connect observations of the early universe with the galaxies we see today. What Physicists Do Series. Mon., Nov. 2, 4 p.m. (707) 664-2119. http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
ARTICLES, BOOKS & BEYOND - Articles, Books & Beyond is a workshop designed to lead students through the joy of finding top-notch full-text articles online, locating books and movies and setting up your online access to all things library. Library Workshop. Mon., Nov. 2, 4 - 4:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 3, 3 - 3:30. Schulz 2016A. http://library.sonoma.edu/research/workshops.html
EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN - Carolyn Saarni, Counseling, discusses her recent work, "Promoting Emotional Competence in Children and Youth." Emotional competence consists of eight skills that develop interdependently in the child, and these will be briefly described in the talk. Although children are resilient, to develop optimally they need responsive environments (families, peers, schools, and communities). In some key ways, our current society is not especially responsive to children's emotional developmental needs, and what will be addressed in this talk are some significant ways that parents, mentors, care-providers, and community members can facilitate the development of emotional competence. Social Science Brown Bag series, Nov. 3, noon to 1 p.m., Stevenson 2011. Bring lunch, a drink, and join faculty, staff, students, and interested others hear about current work by faculty in the School of Social Sciences.
THE UNITED NATIONS: UNSUNG HERO OR VAIN HOPE? - Jim Wilkinson, Former Deputy US Representative to the Security Council, discusses the realities of the United Nations. War and Peace Lecture Series. Tues., Nov. 3, 4 - 5:15 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/WP_Calendar.htm
ARTS N' CRAFTS JOHN ROLOFF - John Roloff is a visual artist who works conceptually with site, process and natural systems. Roloff is known primarily for his outdoor kiln/ furnace projects done from the late 1970's to the early 1990's as well as other large-scale environmental and gallery installations investigating geologic and natural phenomena. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. SSU Art and Art History Department. Tues., Nov. 3, noon. ART 102. (707) 664-2364. http://www.sonoma.edu/art/visitingartists/
UNSOLVABILITY IN MATHEMATICS - Jennifer Chubb, University of San Francisco, explores why it is far easier to show that a problem is solvable than that a problem is unsolvable. M*A*T*H* Colloquium. Weds., Nov. 4, 4 p.m. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. http://www.sonoma.edu/math
TRENDS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES - Matt Birdsall, Cardio Vascular S&T Director of Engineering & Bakken Fellow for Medtronic, discusses the future of cardiovascular technology. Engineering Science Lecture Series. Thurs., Nov. 5, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. http://www.sonoma.edu/engineering/lecture_series/
Music and Theater
HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL INVITATIONAL - Each fall, High School choirs from across Sonoma and northern Marin counties are invited to the university to sing for each other, receive written comments and work with a guest clinician. Thurs., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ives Concert Hall 119. Robert Worth. (707) 664-2218. http://www.sonoma-choral.org/
MEL GRAVES SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT- The SSU Jazz Faculty, some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians, present a spectacular evening of original music for the annual Mel Graves Scholarship Concert. Performers include Doug Leibinger, trombone; Bob Afifi, flute; Pete Estabrook, trumpet; Jim Rothermel, saxophone; John Simon, piano; George Marsh, percussion; Randy Vincent, guitar; and special guests. $15 suggested donation. Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Ives 101, Warren Auditorium. (707) 664-2235. http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/
Films
OBLIVION - (Heddy Honigmann, 2008) A quirky documentary on the invisible citizens of Lima, Peru as they deal with the revolving door of presidents and the scandals of the last few decades. Sonoma Film Institute. Fri., Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8, 4 p.m. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. http://sonoma.edu/sfi/schedule.html.
Galleries
JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION 2009 - The work in the exhibition, which is open to all full-time students from throughout the University, is selected each year by two jurors from the professional art world who visit the campus to view the work and talk to the students about their careers and ideas about art. This year the jurors are: Chester Arnold, Artist and Instructor of Art, College of Marin; and Kate Eilertsen, Executive Director, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Open Thurs., Nov. 5 - Sun., Dec. 13. Tues. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Sun., noon - 4 p.m. Carla Stone. (707) 664-2295.
