Bruce Walker, Director of Capital Planning passes away at 47

SSU architect instrumental in developing face of campus Always seeking new ways to improve the campus landscape, SSU senior director of capital planning Bruce R. Walker was described as both innovative and passionate. Walker, who died last month from a heart attack suffered at his Healdsburg home, will be remembered by colleagues just as fondly for his work here at SSU as for his dedication to his family and community. Full story

Sociology professor responds to Provost's program review

On the theory and practice of cannibalizing instruction

For most of the last thirteen years, the instructional heart of this university has been subjected to a process of cannibalization. This process has led to a decline in educational quality, diminished access to instructors by students, and a reduced level of effectiveness in attaining this university's core mission, the education of students. Full story

President Armiñana chosen one of top 100 Hispanic leaders

sident Ruben Armiñana has been named one of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in America by "Hispanic Business" magazine. Armiñana joins a select group of top executives and professionals from academia, government, entertainment, sports and business. Full story

Activism meets apathy despite naked protest

Indian summer in Sonoma County seemed a perfect time to protest military recruitment on campus, so on Thursday Nov. 17, SSU student Josh Stitham took to the quad clad in a cardboard loincloth in solidarity with the anti-war group CODEPINK. "This is something that needs to be discussed, and this is a way of getting it out in the open," Stitham said, as he waved a home-made sign that stated, "Don't give them your body. Full story