The exhibition runs through Sept. 19 and has been drawing unusually large crowds to its workshops and gallery at the Petaluma Art Gallery on Lakeville Highway.

With 27 invited artists and 33 juried artists, this exhibition provides an incredibly wide range of styles (mythology to political commentary) and mediums from (elegant heirloom limited editions to recycled paper) by an amazing cast of 60+ artists from regions throughout the US and England presenting their unique doll creations.

"This exhibit provides an opportunity to view what contemporary artists find significant in the doll form as an artistic expression," says Olson who is also curator of the Doll Project, a community-university partnership that integrates art into the K-12 curriculum.

Historically dolls, a human replica, have been used for amulets, remembrances, worship, psychological therapy and recreation. Dolls are a reflection of our socio‐anthropological and cultural landscape since early humans created bone effigies.

Other examples include the Venus of Willendorf, the clay Chinese Ghost Warriors, Egyptian tomb dolls, Japanese Bunraku puppetry, porcelain Victorian portrait dolls, which all lead to our modern interpretations and mass productions of dolls.

Some of the 10 events in conjunction with the Doll exhibition include:

- International performance artist and NEA fellow Sha Sha Higby sharing her elaborate and ephemeral "moving sculpture" costumes.

- Artist, author and counselor Cassandra Light, the founder of the Way of the Doll School, addressing the incorporation of sacred healing into the doll-making process and discussing her amazing transformative doll personas.

On Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., Olson joins her colleague Jan Sofie in a special workshop on "Using Dolls in the Classroom." Sofie is the Director of ArtQuest and a faculty member at Sonoma State University.

They have worked on numerous projects using the doll as an instrument for learning, artistic development, and self-expression. They will share examples of how to use the doll form in the educational setting. Other educators will also share their experiences.

This exhibition allows time for educators to schedule their classes so that students can visit the Arts Center. Please call (707) 762‐5600 to schedule a tour.

The Center is open Thursday through Monday, noon to 4 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and most national holidays. It is located at 230 Lakeville Street at E. Washington in Petaluma.

For the complete list of workshops and events associated with this exhibit visit
http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org/.

ABOVE, Professor Geri Olson with a lifetime of doll collecting, she uses them to inspire and educate. (Photo by Jean Wasp)

"Despite the uncertainty regarding state support for the 2010-2011 academic year, we will move forward with the application process for spring 2011," said CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed.
"The passing of the budget in a timely manner and the restoration of funding proposed by the governor will allow us to serve those students and provide immediate access for students already in the admissions pipeline."

The initial application period for spring 2011 begins on August 1 and runs through August 31. By receiving applications, campuses can begin the eligibility review process and admit qualified students if a restored state budget is passed soon, or alternatively, hold applications pending final passage of a late budget.

The governor's proposed budget includes the restoration of $305 million, as well as an additional $60.6 million that would fund further enrollment expansion.

There will be campuses and programs that may not be able to enroll new students for the spring, and applicants are encouraged to visit the CSUMentor website (http://www.csumentor.edu/) and campus websites for additional information.

Typically, the CSU enrolls more than 35,000 new students during the spring. Last year, as part of an overall strategy to address a $625 million cut in state funding, the CSU closed spring 2010 admissions system-wide.

The governor's proposed budget, with timely approval by the legislature, would allow CSU campuses to reverse course and to provide access in the 2010-2011 academic year to an estimated 29,000 additional students.

These first 200 digitized images of homes of the 19th and early 20th century, barns, water towers, railway stations, bridges and other historical sites illustrate the setting and background of the area up to 1970.

They are part of a larger 800-plus image gallery that will eventually be compiled as part of the University Library's Regional & Special Collections Department's newest digital collection. Each image includes metadata that describes the location of and any significant historic and architectural information about each site.

Sonoma County communities represented when all images are digitized will include Annapolis; Bodega; Bodega Bay; Camp Meeker; Cloverdale; Cotati; Duncans Mills; Forestville; Freestone; Geyserville; Glen Ellen; Graton; Guerneville; Healdsburg; Kenwood; Monte Rio; Oakmont; Occidental; Penngrove; Petaluma; Santa Rosa; Sea Ranch; Sebastopol; Sonoma; Two Rock; Valley Ford; and Windsor.

An historic preservation program, initiated in 1976 by the SSU History Department, is the foundation for this new digital collection. Project Manager Lynn Prime has been working with the scanning and preserving of mostly black and white photos taken in the mid-1970s by students in the fledgling "Program in Historic Preservation" that was part of an SSU history department program.

One of the courses in the program was "Photography in History," a course that involved collecting old and new photographs of Sonoma County's past and present.

Peter Mellini and Edgar Morse were co-directors of the program, and although it ended in a very few years, the results (photographs, historic resource inventories, student papers, and oral history transcripts) were collected in the University Library's Regional Collection as the Sonoma County Preservation Project and the North Bay Ethnic Archive.

Previously, in 1972, Dr. Timothy Bell, a historic geographer in Sonoma State College's Geography department, worked with the Sonoma County Planning Department to initiate a systematic survey of sites and buildings throughout Sonoma County. Students provided the labor and the County assisted by providing maps and direction.

The result of that survey became a record of more than 300 sites and structures to be considered for historic preservation. The plan was that this survey (called the Sonoma County Site Survey) would form the basis for the Sonoma County Historic Landmarks Commission. This initial effort provided the guidance for the later SSU history course.

The digitizing of the first 200 images in the collection was made possible by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

This digital collection is the first from Sonoma State University that will be featured on the state's Online Archive of California at http://www.oac.cdlib.org/. It will also be featured on Calisphere, the California State Library's link to K-12 digitized primary source materials: http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/.

NOTE: Media are welcome to browse the new site and request high resolution images from the collection for publication. Contact Lynn Prime at (707) 664-4025 or e-mail primel@sonoma.edu for further information.

Ayala has been with Sonoma State University since 2002. He is associate professor of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education as well as Director of Assessment and Accreditation, overseeing preparations for the School of Education's accreditation in 2012. Additionally he is the Director of the Science Mathematics Teacher Recruitment Initiative with a goal of doubling the number of credentials in mathematics and science. As part of this initiative, he brought in large grants including one from the National Science Foundation for almost a million dollars.

Three of the most prominent topics areas on which Ayala's work focuses are preparing a more diverse group of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) teachers; effectively and accurately assessing student learning; and employing assessment data in the continuous improvement of academic programs. "Coupled with the high regard educators throughout our community have for Dr. Ayala, he is distinctly suited to lead the School of Education," said SSU President Ruben Arminana.

Ayala earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teacher Education at Stanford University; his M.A. in Educational Leadership and California Administrative Services Credential at San Diego State University; his Multiple Subject Bilingual Teaching Credential and Single Subject Bilingual Teaching Credential--Physical Science & Chemistry--at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

"Dr. Stauffer is an excellent instructor and leader as recognized by her peers and students," said SSU President Ruben Armiñana. "Please join me in congratulating Dr. Stauffer on this appointment."

She assumes the position of interim Dean of the School, as former Dean Saeid Rahimi becomes the interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Stauffer is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award and has played a strong leadership role in the School of Science and Technology, serving as its Director of Academic Resources and Planning since 2008.

She is currently professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science. She was the first female faculty member in the department (hired as a lecturer in Fall 1994, tenure track Fall 1995) and formed the Women in Computer Science group at SSU. Stauffer was also the founding faculty advisor to the SSU Student Chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery.

Her background and experience includes her service as the Chair of the School Curriculum Committee and her role as coordinator of the School of Science and Technology/Sonoma County Office of Education Summer High School Internship Program.

Stauffer earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine, 1994 as well as her M.S. (Computer Science, 1990); B.S. (Computer Science--Summa Cum Laude, 1986), and B.S. (Mathematics, 1986) from the University of California, Irvine.

Rahimi's appointment follows Provost Eduardo Ochoa's departure from SSU for the position of Assistant Secretary of Education in President Obama's administration.

Rahimi, who joined SSU faculty in 1982, has served as Dean of the School of Science & Technology since 2000. He has designed many new physics courses and laboratories and initiated new and innovative programs in Engineering Science and the Summer High School Internship program.

He adopted the Math, Engineering and Science Achievement Program (MESA) for economically disadvantaged students; led the SSU student retention, satisfaction, and graduation initiatives and efforts; oversaw the academic transition of the School of Natural Sciences to the School of Science & Technology and the academic transition of the school through the $30 million renovation of Darwin Hall.

He was successful in securing millions of dollars of research and development grants through Federal, State, and local agencies, organizations and individuals and was instrumental in securing the donation of the 3,600 acres Galbreath Wildlands Preserve and creating the new SSU Field Stations and Nature Preserves organization.

Dr. Rahimi has been awarded excellence in teaching and education awards from Pennsylvania State University, Sonoma State University, and Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce.

"Dr. Rahimi's many initiatives and innovations have heightened the educational experience for our students and brought deserved attention to our faculty for their research and teaching. The framework he and his faculty developed for the School of Science & Technology has led directly to student success, both educationally and professionally," said President Armiñana.

Rahimi has represented SSU in various North Bay forums and organizations including the Sonoma County Economic Development Board, the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board, and the Sonoma County Innovation Council. He was the recipient of the Sonoma Spirit Award.

Rahimi earned his undergraduate degree in physics from Shiraz University in Iran, his Ph.D. in solid state physics from Pennsylvania State University (1981) and completed post doctoral research at the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology. He also holds the position of professor of physics and engineering science at SSU.

NOTE: A high-resolution digital photo of Dr. Saeid Rahimi is available upon request.

All members of the campus community are invited to join in the festivities to celebrate diversity with Vice-President Larry Furukawa-Schlereth, Vice-Provost Melinda Barnard and her husband, Dean Elaine Leeder, Professors Michael Visser, Bill Poe and Sue Hayes and Interim Chief of Police Sally Miller.

The SSU Parade Contingent will assemble in Area Location "J" at Beale between Market & Mission streets at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 27. Parade monitors are available for assistance.

Participants are asked to follow a dress code of khaki shorts or pants and a Sonoma logo t-shirt or top. Comfortable shoes are advisable for the mile or so walk down Market Street.

Left, SSU float design

The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) formulates federal postsecondary education policy and administers more than 40 programs that address critical national needs in support of its mission to increase access to quality postsecondary education.

Serving as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sonoma State University in since 2003, Dr. Ochoa has been responsible for all the University's academic programs, University strategic planning, its overall diversity initiative, and Sonoma's role in the CSU Graduation Initiative which aims to raise system-wide graduation rates.

Prior to his position at Sonoma, Dr. Ochoa served for six years as Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and for thirteen years as Professor of Economics at California State University, Los Angeles.

He is a graduate of Reed College (B.A., Physics, Philosophy), Columbia University (M.S., Nuclear Engineering), and the New School for Social Research (Ph.D., Economics).

Contacts:

Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html

White House Media Affairs Office at 202.456.6238 (phone) or 202.456.2239 (fax)

Photos available by request or online at http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/provost/

Ziemer and McDowd are joined by Thomas Ziemer, Zeimer's 13-year-old son and a soccer expert in his own right. The show also features guest spots with personalities such as Bobby McMahon of Fox Soccer Channel.

Mike McDowd, the show's host and longtime North Bay media personality says, "North Bay sports fans are salivating for a place to talk about the game they love so much. Since we are a bilingual station, the show resonates deeply with our audience. No other Bay Area station is providing this type of in depth coverage."

Zeimer led the men's soccer team to a NCAA Division II national championship in 2002.

Formerly SSU's Deputy Chief of Police, Miller joined the police force in 2008, and has been recognized for having served the campus with distinction since then. She replaces Chief Nate Johnson who was recently named Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the California State University system.

Miller is a dynamic and sought after presenter on the local, state, and national levels, providing more than 1500 presentations on a myriad of topics related to public safety and crime prevention.

She is a nationally recognized expert on the Jeanne Clery Act, a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. She has drafted both Federal and State legislation and was instrumental in drafting the Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and two California laws.

Miller has received numerous acknowledgements for her strong commitment to public safety within higher education communities and is quoted in the US Congressional Record for her law enforcement expertise.

Miller has been working in law enforcement since 1985, when she was employed as a police aide for the Contra Costa Community College District Police. She graduated with honors from the Contra Costa Criminal Justice Training Center Police Academy in 1988 and was sworn in as a police officer with the University of California San Francisco Police Department the same year.

She made her way north to Santa Rosa, continuing her work as a police officer with the Sonoma County Junior College District Police until her promotion to police detective in 1999 and then police sergeant in 2006.

Furthering her education, Miller attended University of Phoenix, Arizona, where she graduated on the dean's list with a bachelor's degree in business management in 2001. Miller has also successfully completed numerous police officer standards and training courses , including supervisory and management courses and the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations program.

She has also served as Commissioner for the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights, was the Sonoma County Volunteer of the Year, the Sonoma County Law Enforcement appointee to the Simon Wiesenthal Tools for Tolerance Hate Crimes Institute, and was appointed California Peace Officer of the Year by the California Women's Police Officer Association.

Ceremonies are scheduled at 9 a.m. for the School of Science and Technology and the School of Social Sciences and 3 p.m. for the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Business and Economics, and the School of Education.

During and after, the ceremony can be viewed by visiting SSU's streaming media web site at http://streaming.sonoma.edu/ for those who wish to watch it from off-campus.

Keynote speaker for both the morning and afternoon ceremony is Anne Lamott, a Bay Area author and political activist. Lamott is the best selling author of over six novels and four books of non-fiction, and has been awarded with a Guggenheim Fellowship. She offers life experiences and honesty, discussing real life topics, and sugarcoating nothing.

The top ten degrees awarded this year are in Business Administration, Psychology, Liberal Studies (Hutchins), Sociology, Communication Studies, Education, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies and History.

Honorary Degrees will be presented at the afternoon ceremony to John and Jennifer Webley, local philanthropists who have been tremendous supporters of the Sonoma State community. Paired with their community involvement and generosity, the couple's dedication to education and the arts have contributed to the growth of the campus and the quality of education for all students.

Sonoma State University's campus-wide sculpture exhibition showcases is back this year with numerous sculptures designed to make a statement about issues that are important to the student artists. Approximtately 20 projects from COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2010 will be on view to the public at various locations around the campus until May 30. The public is invited to view the projects at any time.

For further information, visit the Commencement 2010 Web site at http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/commencement/.

The Fourth Annual Rainbow Celebration will be held on Thurs., May 27 from 7-9 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, Student Union.

The Rainbow Graduation Celebration is a time for the queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving people and their friends, family, and allies of Sonoma State University to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the last year and to recognize those moving on to the next chapter in their lives.

The speaker for this event is Rev. Roland Stringfellow who is Coordinator of the Coalition of Welcoming Congregations in the Bay Area of California with the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Sexuality on the campus of Pacific School of Religion.

For further information, contact Julie Greathouse, (707) 664-3305.

La Raza Graduation

Each year graduating Sonoma State University students with Native American, Latino or Chicano heritage gather for La Raza graduation.

This year's 27th annual La Raza ceremony is at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 28 in Evert B. Person Theatre. The ceremony includes cultural music, bilingual keynote speakers, and a unique opportunity for the graduates to thank the individuals who have assisted them in obtaining their degree.

The speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Martinez. Refreshments and light appetizers will follow in the Field house.

Many of the graduates participating in the La Raza ceremony are first-generation college grads, and this special celebration allows them to personally thank those who have gone out of their way to work with the students and help them achieve the goal of a college degree.

The event is co-sponsored by Raza/Native American Council and Chicano and Latino Studies. The bilingual ceremony is conducted in Spanish and English and is open to the general public.

African-American Graduation

The 18th Annual African-American graduation Celebration will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 28 in the Hospitality Center, Green Music Center. Members of Black Scholars United wil provide musical and poetry entertainment.

The speaker is Dean Elaine Leeder of the School of Social Sciences.

The African American Graduation Celebration is an opportunity for the University to acknowledge the achievements of African-American students and the students to thank their families, friends, faculty and mentors.

A reception follows the program. Because of the limited space place RSVP to Ashley, at ashleyyarbrough2007@gmail.com.

Questions about all of the celebrations may be directed to Chuck Rhodes, Director of Student Development, (707) 664-4033.

A new tour schedule has been announced for the public from now until September 14.

To experience the Center, RSVP for one of the following dates

Tuesday, June 8 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 13 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, August 10 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, August 26 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, September 14 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

RSVP's are required and can be made by contacting the Public Tour Information Line at (707) 664-4214 or via e-mail to bonnie.cormier@sonoma.edu. If no RSVPs have been received, the tour will be cancelled.

Tours begin in the lobby of the Music Education Hall. Free visitor parking is available in Lots L and O (adjacent to the Green Music Center) for the hour of the tour.

Because the tour covers areas of an active construction site, participants are required to first sign a waiver form, which can be downloaded from http://gmc.sonoma.edu/tour/index.shtml. Waivers may also be signed on-site prior to the tour. Tours begin in the lobby of the Music Education Hall. Free visitor parking is available in Lots L and O (adjacent to the Green Music Center) for the hour of the tour.

To view a video of one of the tours and read more about the Green Music Center, visit gmc.sonoma.edu.

The Webleys have been tremendous supporters of the Sonoma State community, and their philanthropic contributions to the growth of the campus and the quality of education for all students have made them prime candidates for these awards. Paired with their community investment and generosity, the couple's dedication to education and the arts have benefited SSU greatly over the past several years.

With a donation of $2 million from their family foundation, the Webleys helped to kick off the construction of the Donald and Maureen Green Music Center at SSU. The couple now serves on the Green Music Center Advisory Board, and advocate strongly for the GMC in the Bay Area.

As a Bay Area local, Jennifer Webley has served as a humanitarian in her community for many years. Raising four children, and serving on numerous boards and committees, she is currently continuing her education at Santa Rosa Junior College.

John Webley moved to America in 1985 from Cape Town, South Africa where he started his career at the Department of Telecommunications as a network systems engineer after having received both his Bachelor and Master degrees in Electronic Engineering from Stellenbosch University.

After having secured his position as the senior engineer at Lynch Communications, he moved to the U.S. and co-founded Advanced Fibre Communications, known today as one of the leading independent telecommunications suppliers. After founding Turin Networks, an optical networking company, John Webley took his current position of CEO and Director at PAX Streamline, a product development firm specializing in energy efficiency.

Very successful in the world of entrepreneurship, John Webley has contributed a great deal of knowledge and experience to the School of Science and Technology at SSU. Volunteering his time as a guest lecturer, as well as mentoring numerous students, helping them to develop business plans, John Webley is dedicated to the advancement of education at SSU. In 2004, The School of Business and Economics presented him with the North Bay Lifetime Entrepreneur (NOBLE) Award.

The Webleys are active not only in the SSU community, but within the entire Sonoma County community as well. In addition to serving on the GMC Advisory Board, John Webley was recently appointed to the Sonoma County Economic Development Board by Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane.

Jennifer Webley is equally active in the community, co-chairing the Council on Aging Capital Campaign, and serving on the Board of the Santa Rosa Symphony and the Sonoma County Mental Health Board, Third District.

SSU is not the only school to benefit from the Webley's generosity. Students at Santa Rosa Junior College were recently the recipients of the Webley's humanitarian ways, and their financial contribution to higher education.

In June of 2009, Exchange Bank announced that they would be unable to continue awarding Doyle Scholarships to incoming SRJC student recipients. In an effort to salvage the program, the Bridging the Doyle Campaign was launched in hopes that community members would take part in raising funds that assist 2,000 students in making the dream of higher education a reality. The Webleys offered to match every donation made, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000, encouraging a number of other community members to donate as well.

COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2010 begins Thurs., May 27 with a reception starting at 4 p.m., in the Sculpture Courtyard, followed by a tour of the projects at 5 p.m. and is on view until May 30. The public is invited to view the projects at any time.

Several of the artists featured in the exhibition use their art as a means of expression, bringing to light issues ranging from the current need for sustainability programs and education, to concerns over the working conditions of manufacturing industries.

Diana Meehan showcases two of her sculptures, both focusing on the importance of water conservation. Through the use of reclaimed redwood, dried clay and garden hoses, Meehan created "Cracked," a bold piece capturing the essence of the necessity for water.

"Water is our most precious resource, yet most of us are unconcerned about the issues surrounding it. My current work is about bringing awareness to the issues of conservation and preservation of something we cannot live without," she said.

Eric Metz closely examines the ethics of U.S. companies who exploit the practice of Chinese manufacturing industries in his sculpture titled "A Chinese Workday." This working art piece includes a welder, welding rod, welding booth and pieces of propaganda as a means of expressing the severity of the issue.

"I welded on a single piece of metal for 12 hours (a typical Chinese workday) in this booth. A Chinese Workday examines Chinese working conditions," said Metz.

The SSU Sculpture Department, under the direction of Professor Jann Nunn, has created this exhibit as an opportunity for students to realize large-scale, temporary outdoor sculptures for the public on campus grounds. They will also be up for view during the May 29 Commencement ceremonies.

"The expressed objectives are to not only enhance the already beautiful campus environment, but to showcase of the strong visual arts program at Sonoma State and to give students a hands-on educational experience that fosters their post-college careers as practicing visual artists," said Nunn.

For further information, contact Jann Nunn, Associate Professor of Sculpture, jann.nunn@sonoma.edu, (707) 664-3043.

ABOVE, Rodney A. De Bois' "A Full Sentence; not a Text Message" in the University Library, second floor.

A list of the projects includes:

COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2010
Campus-wide Exhibition of Sculpture by SSU Sculpture Students
Sonoma State University

Thursday, May 27- Sunday, May 30
Reception 4-5 p.m., Thursday May 27, Sculpture Courtyard followed by a
tour of the projects starting at 5 p.m.

Kyle Alexander
Building Blocks for Life
Plywood, Clay, Paint, Electronic Parts
3'6" x 4' x 4'

Location: Next to the Alumni Amphitheater

"As the new generation arises, children engage with technological devices that often leaves them without crucial life experience that playing outdoors in natural environments provides."

The Daily Grind
Old Picture Frames, Wood, Paint, Electronic Parts
2'6" x 3' x 1'6"

Location: Art Building- Display case next to Room 102

"As a whole, in our society we dedicate a good portion of our lives to obtaining the latest piece of technology. We fall victim to a routine that becomes a religion."

Entranced
Wood, Fabric, Electronic Parts, Paint
8' x 2'3" x 2'

Location: Next to Art Department Computer Lab

"Large companies use advertisements to appeal to the average consumer. We buy their products thinking it will make our life better only to realize it leaves us feeling devoid, lacking the promised experience."

Wyatt Amend
Wrappings 2010
Steel, Industrial Strength Plastic Wrap
10' x 10' x 40'

Location: Art Department Hallway

"This piece attempts to deal with architectural steel wire
frames and the transformation they go through when wrapped in an everyday
household item. I use the wire to build complex forms in combination with
the plastic wrap to create new visual planes and tension filled pieces."

Dillon Crossman
Serpentine
Earth, Pine Needles, Pine Cones
3' x 3' x 30'

Location: Redwood Grove behind Printmaking Studio, next to Graduation Lawn

"This land art piece was inspired by an encounter with a snake near this location."

(Also see Dillon Crossman's artwork in the Library Art Gallery exhibition Past Present Future: Artists Reflect On Sustainability)

Rodney A. De Bois
A Full Sentence; not a Text Message
Books, Bronze, Wood, Chair
5' x 5' x 5'

Location: SSU Library, second floor

"As good as technology is, there is no substitute for the captivating experience of reading a story from an actual book and the pleasure one feels from knowledge acquired."

Missy Engelhardt
Burial
Clothes, Twine, Cement
4' x 4' x 6'

Location: Grassy area behind the Art Department Office deck.

Bags
Plaster
1' x 11' x 11'

Location: Grassy lawn between Stevenson Hall and the Art Building

"My work is all about the process. It's a time to reflect on the experiences that inspire me to create. I enjoy transforming mundane objects into something completely new and different that changes their meaning."

Dan Humke
Grow
Wood (Douglas Fir)
42" x 42" x 1.5"

Location: Rec Center, 2nd floor, east wing

The Chair
Plywood
3' x 4' x 6'

Location: Lawn between Art Department and Stevenson Hall, east side

Ben Lastufka and Eric Metz
Transcriptase
Glass, Steel, Aluminum Shavings, Steel Shavings, Silicon, Oil Paint
156" X 74" X 24"

Location: Sculpture Department Foundry

"Transcriptase represents the dialogue between the natural, biological processes of life with the synthetic processes embraced by modern society."

(Also see Ben Lastufka's artwork in the BFA Thesis Exhibition in the University Art Gallery)

Greg Looney
She Wolf
Wood, Metal, Chain
3.5'x 36'x .5'

Location: Outside Printmaking department, next to small pond

"As a sculptor I have always been drawn to earth art and using elements from nature. She Wolf is represented by the wood beam that is now being supported by the tree stumps Romulus and Remus."

When We Were Boys #1
Video, Mosin Nagant M38, Newspaper, Tape, Rifle Vice.
14" x 48" x 13"

Location: University Art Gallery

When We Were Boys #2
Waste Vegetable Oil, Conveyor belt, Glass Jars, Zip Ties, Sleds, Coon Skin Cap, Match Box, BB guns.
Dimensions Variable

Location: University Art Gallery

"The pieces in the BFA Thesis Exhibition are my homage, as well as a play on words, to Joseph Beuys and his influence on my work. It is also a small peek into my world from childhood to current."

Diana Meehan
Cracked
Reclaimed Redwood, Dried Clay, Garden Hoses
4" x 12" x 240"

Location: Darwin Hall lobby

"Water is our most precious resource, yet most of us are unconcerned about the issues surrounding it. My current work is about bringing awareness to the issues of conservation and preservation of something we cannot live without."

Splash
PVC Pipe
10' x 8' x 12'

Location: TBD

"How often do you turn on your faucet and let it run while brushing your teeth, doing the dishes or washing your hands? Several gallons per minute splashing down the drain, wasted. Something as simple as not letting your faucet run while performing these necessary tasks can save several hundred gallons of water per year."

Eric Metz
A Chinese Workday
Performance art. Welder, welding rod, welding booth, propaganda
5' x 8' x 2'

Location: Alcove in Art department near Painting Studios

"I welded on a single piece of metal for 12 hours (a typical Chinese workday) in this booth. A Chinese Workday examines Chinese working conditions as it relates to U.S. companies that prosper by exploiting the practice of Chinese manufacturing industries."

Kristin Palmer
Nautilus
Wood
6' x 25' x 25'

Location: Butterfly Garden

"Walk in and around the Nautilus and experience the precision of nature."