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2012 President's Dinner Held at GMC
The 2012 President’s Dinner was held last month at the Green Music Center. Honorees of the evening were 2012 Honorary Doctorates Sanford I. Weill, and his wife Joan Weill, along with this year’s Distinguished Alumni Scheherazade Shari Shamsavari St. Martin '94, and Judy Gantz '77. The event also showcased the accomplishments of the 2012 Ambrose R. Nichols Jr. Scholarship recipient Natalie Hambalek.
Senior Send-Off Olympics : Go for the Gold!
Hundreds of students came out to Senior Send-Off on April 24th to help celebrate the graduating class of 2012. Students enjoyed a free lunch served by President Arminana and the SSU Cabinet, live entertainment provided by Y100.9, games, and lots of fun activities. Raffle prizes were awarded, and free Senior Gifts were given out to seniors who signed up for their free first year Alumni Association membership. Click here to view video from event!
SSU Starts Alumni Grove Revitalization Project!
The SSU Alumni Association is embarking on a project that will expand and enhance our alumni legacy on campus. The expanded Alumni Grove, situated in one of the campus’ most beautiful locations, will provide a quiet place for SSU alumni to relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake and tranquility of the campus. Visitors to the Grove will experience a restful haven where they can reflect on their connection to this special University. To find out how to become a part of this project and leave your name forever on the Sonoma State campus, please click here.Creating a lifelong alumni legacy. Be a part of it!
Sips, Bites and Bids a Success!
Over 300 people attended the sold out 2nd annual Sips, Bites and Bids wine and cheese tasting event October 29 at the University Lakes. Thirteen wineries shared their wine and expertise at this exciting event. Among the participants were; Arrowhead Mountain Vineyards, Buena Vista Carneros, Edmeades,Ehlers Estate, Foursight Wines, Hickman Family Vineyards, La Crema, Londer Vineyards, Matanzas Creek Winery,Ottimino, Schug Carneros Estate, Sebastiani and Stryker. Guests also enjoyed beautiful weather, a scenic venue, fine cheeses and the music of SSU students, Colin Friedkin, Josh Greenberg and Paul Coker.
SSU Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
A crowd of SSU alumni, faculty, staff and community leaders gathered in the University Library on Saturday, October 29 to celebrate Sonoma State’s 50th Anniversary, as well as recognize the school's Golden Graduates. Archived pictures were displayed, chronically the early years of the University through the current era. Seven Golden Grads were in attendance to receive awards as well as hear speeches by fellow alums and leaders in the school, highlighting historical milestones. New Provost Andrew Rogerson presented a synopsis of his vision for the University. The authors of the schools first history book, "Sonoma State University: Memories and Historical Highlights 1961-2011 were also in attendance signing books for guests.
University Magazine Available Now!
SSU's Insights magazine is now available to view on-line. Check out the Summer Issue!Cover story "Why Mother Nature is Good for You" reports on Psychology Professor Mary Gomes, a pioneer in the field of eco-psychology, a branch of psychological theory and practice that seeks a deeper understanding of our relationship to the Earth. Her work and teaching focuses on our bond with the natural world and on the dramatically troubled state of our modern relationship to the earth. Also featured, "How to Do an Electronic Media Fast" chronicles students as they go cold turkey and limit access to the various ”screens” in their life for a week. The results are intriguing.
Green Music Center Receives $12 Million Gift
Philanthropists Joan and Sanford I. Weill have donated $12 million to the Green Music Center Fund. This donation will enable the University to complete the concert hall, the adjoining lawn and commons performance venues, officially named the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall, Lawn and Commons. This is the largest cash gift in the University's history.
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