*All events are free unless otherwise noted.
LECTURES
CALIFORNIA OBSERVATORIES AS LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY LARGE OPTICAL TELESCOPES - Dr. Joseph S. Miller of the University of California, Santa Cruz (left) will discuss the central role that California observatories have played in the evolution of large optical telescopes, from the Crossley Reflector at Lick Observatory to the giant Keck Telescopes on Mauna Kea. "What Physicists Do" Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/
UNDER THE INFLUENCE: EXTREME SNOWBOARD VIDEO SCREENING - Teton Gravity Research continues to rule the world of action sports cinematography with their newest creation, "Under the Influence", a film exploring the people, places, and moments that define today's top riders. The film follows some of the biggest names in snowboarding as they traverse the globe in search of the unique terrain and conditions that emerged from one of the deepest winters in recorded history. 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. The Cooperage. (707) 664-2382. www.sonoma.edu/as/asp
THINKING OF A MAJOR WORKSHOP SERIES - Criminology and Criminal Justice. Information is presented on what do with this major and how to get there. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 18. Salazar 1061.
ARE WE BORN TO FIGHT? - Rick Luttmann, professor of Mathematics (right) and Chuna McIntyre, Yup'ik Eskimo Cultural Ambassador, discuss. War and Peace Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2543. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/a&h/WP_Calendar.htm
"GRAND AVENUE" NIGHT - Renowned author and Native American Studies Chair Greg Sarris hosts a special night featuring the showing of the film "Grand Avenue," based on his novel of the same name. The movie tells the story of the several generations of Pomo Indians who live on Grand Avenue in Santa Rosa, Calif., taking viewers into the compelling world of multi-cultural America in the 20th century. Suggested donation $5. Fundraiser for Raza/Native American Council of Sonoma State University. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18. Cooperage. (707) 280-3867.
SYNCHRONY AND THE BRAIN: PHASE-LOCKING IN NEURONAL NETWORKS - Synchronous oscillatory behavior is a hallmark of electrical activity in neuronal networks. Its presence has been correlated with many higher brain functions, including attention, learning, and memory. Mathematical modeling and analysis is playing an important role in uncovering the mechanisms of synchrony of neuronal networks. Tim Lewis, UC Davis (left), will provide a brief introduction to neuronal networks and discuss a mathematical framework for understanding the mechanisms underlying synchrony. M*A*T*H Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2368. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/math/colloq/colloqf08.pdf
THE HISTORY OF SATAN - Santa Rosa Junior College professor Dr. Eric Thompson traces the development of the character Satan, or "The Devil", from its beginnings in Biblical literature. He examines the evolution of that literature through analysis of Jewish, Christian and Islamic theological development, great literary works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, and contemporary fill and comic strips. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. Student Union Multi-Purpose Room. (707) 664-2382.
USING PYTHON IN EMBEDDED APPLICATIONS - Chris Ramstad, Joe Miguel and Stephen West, Cyanoptic, Petaluma discuss. Python is a high level dynamic programming language with a large selection of built-in and third party libraries. Traditionally, it has not been considered as a primary tool for implementation of core functionality on an embedded product because it is a 'scripting language' and poor performance. However, given the growing complexity of software requirements, pressure to shorten time to market, and the continual drop of cost in computing power, leveraging Python makes more sense. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 22. Salazar 2016. (707) 664-2667. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.cs.sonoma.edu/cs_dept/events/
REBUILDING LIVES: THE FEMINIZATION OF POVERTY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE HOMELESS POPULATION - Tanya Wulff, Case Manager and Annie Nicol, FNP, from the Committee On The Shelterless (COTS) explore the feminization of poverty and its impact on the homeless population. Wulff and Nicol work at the Mary Isaak Center (MIC), which provides a transformative program designed to support individuals while they put their shattered lives back together again. Often homelessness is a direct result of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) as well as substance abuse and health issues. They discuss how ACES, along with substance abuse and health issues, directly attribute to homelessness. Women's Health Lecture Series. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 20. Carson 68. (707) 664-2840. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/womenstudies/WHLSFLIER08.pdf
INDIGENOUS MEXICAN MIGRANTS IN A MODERN METROPOLIS: SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG ZAPOTEC WORKERS IN LOS ANGELES - Daniel Malpica, professor of Chicano/Latino Arts and Literature Studies, explores how social capital and social networks influence the social and economic incorporation of indigenous Mexican migrants into the United States. In particular, what kind of work indigenous Mexicans do, how they find work, and how they struggle to work in the new low-wage economy, raise families, and move ahead. A&H Forum. 12:05 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Schulz 3001. (707) 664-2146. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/a_h/ahforum.htm
MODERN MEDIA LECTURE SERIES - Jacob Wheeler, Freelance Journalist, discusses "El Salvador's Patriot Act" (In These Times), and Ben Dangl, Freelance Journalist and Founder, Upside Down World presents "ILEA: US Restarting Dirty Wars in Latin America" (AlterNet). 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Darwin 103. (707) 664-3373. For a complete list of events in this lecture series, visit http://projectcensored.org/lectures/
THE HABITAT OF THE BODY - Poet Elizabeth Herron speaks. Six Elements of Sustainability Lecture Series. 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Environmental Technology Center. For more information visit http://sixelementsofsustainability.blogspot.com/
FILMS
VIOLETTE - (1978, Claude Chabrol) Based on a true story, Isabelle Huppert plays a pretty and dissolute French working class girl who became nationally famous for a scandalous crime. Admission is $5, $4.50 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, and $3.50 for SFI members and children under 12. SSU students admitted free. Sonoma Film Institute. 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664- 2606. For a complete list of events in this series, visit www.sonoma.edu/sfi
SOPHIE SCHOLL--DIE LETZTEN TAGE - "Sophie Scholl - The Final Days," directed by Marc Rothemund, 2005. German with English Subtitles. German Film Series. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18. Schulz 2015. For a complete list of events in this series, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/forlang/GerFilmSeries_flyer_f08.pdf
NOTE BY NOTE - (2007, Ben Niles) This fascinating documentary follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand piano in its long and complex journey from forest floor to concert hall. Admission is $5, $4.50 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, and $3.50 for SFI members and children under 12. SSU students admitted free. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101. (707) 664-2606. For a complete list of events in this series, visit www.sonoma.edu/sfi
MUSIC
STUDENT SENIOR RECITAL - Deborah Bartle, piano, and Deborah Kakalik, piano. 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16. Ives 119. (707) 664-2235.
CONTRASTS QUARTET - Ayako Oshima, clarinet; Lisa Kim, violin; Caroline Stinson, cello; Evelyne Luest, piano. Acclaimed for their exhilarating performances of old and new repertoire, Contrasts Quartet is a group of four extraordinary virtuosi, its name chosen to describe the contrasting timbres of their instruments as well as the variety of its repertoire. The evening concert focuses on the modern repertoire and includes Sentiments by SSU Music Department Chair, Brian S. Wilson. $12 general admission, $10 FANS (Faculty, Alumni, Staff) $8 Seniors/Students. SSU students admitted free. Person Guest Artist Series. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18. Ives 119. (707) 664-2235. To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43198
MONTEVERDI: SECOND VESPERS - The SSU Chamber Singers, directed by Bob Worth, present a special pair of Vespers concerts, featuring on Friday Vespers for the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, and on Saturday Vespers for the Feast of St. Cecilia. Spectacular psalms and Magnificat from the late works of Monteverdi, and motets by Josquin, Palestrina, Jacquet de Mantova and Clemens non-papa. $12 general admission, $10 FANS (Faculty, Alumni, Staff), $8 Seniors/Students, SSU students admitted free. Presented by the Sonoma County Choral Society. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. Holy Family Episcopol Church (1500 E. Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park). (707) 664-2235. To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43219
THEATRE
HEART OF A DOG - Adapted by Frank Galati from the play by Mikhail Bugakov and directed by Judy Navas. Heart of A Dog is an imaginative Sci-Fi comedy written just after the Russian Revolution. Professor Preobrajansky, an innovative medical practitioner who specializes in sexual rejuvenation battles with the management committee of his apartment house who want the Professor to give up some of his many rooms. But when the professor takes in a stray dog, Sharik, and transplants human testes and a pituitary gland into his scrawny body, his troubles begin to multiply. Sharik not only learns to walk upright and talk, but becomes "Comrade Sharikov," the head of the Moscow Communal Property Administration in charge of exterminating homeless cats and turns the life in the professor's house into a nightmare. 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday, Nov. 21; and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. Evert B. Person Theatre. (707) 664-2353. For more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/perf/cal_0811.shtml
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
FREE TUTORING - The Academic Resource Center provides help in the following subjects: Spanish, English, Philosophy, Writing, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and more. 6 – 9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17, Tuesday, Nov. 18, Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20. Academic Resource Center (Semillion Bldg, Zinfandel). (707) 664-4033.
INTRAMURAL TURKEY TROT - The turkey trot is a fun run with a twist. Pay $5 or 3 cans for donation to charity to participate. The course will be a 5k run and entrants will be asked to guess their time. Whoever guesses the closest to their time is declared the winner. Everybody has a chance to win. This is a 1-day event. Sign-ups are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. The race is at noon, Thursday, Nov. 20. (707) 664-4386. To download the registration form or to find more information, visit http://www.sonoma.edu/campusrec/intramurals/turkeytrot.html
MAD CHAD THE AMAZING CHAINSAW JUGGLER [ A once in a lifetime show. Chad is funny, talented and well....he juggles chainsaws. Presented by The Scene. 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Warren Auditorium, Ives 101.
ASP BLACK-LIGHT BILLIARDS- Students rack and break 'em for a 3 hour free billiards blowout. Buffalo Billiards is bringing out the black lights, the balls, and the brews for another night of entertainment presented completely free of charge, featuring twenty-three pool tables, darts, arcade games, VIP room, and a sound system to wake the neighbors. Refreshments and pub food will be available from a bar that features the largest selection of micro-brews in Sonoma County. All of this is thrown under the black lights to bring that familiar free bowling feeling that all of us have come to know and love. Admission is free to first 100 students with SSU ID and valid CA ID. 10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20. Buffalo Billiards in Cotati (8492 Gravenstein Hwy). (707) 664-2382.
