News Digest

New officers come aboard
The University Police Department invites the campus community to a swearing-in ceremony for new police officers and dispatchers, and the promotion of other officers on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Capital Room of the University Union. Light refreshments will be served.

Details: 278-7321

Book talk
Social work professor Tony Platt will discuss his new book Bloodlines: Recovering Hitler’s Nuremberg Laws, From Patton’s Trophy to Public Memorial from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the Multi-Cultural Center.

His talk is sponsored by the Division of Social Work, the Multi-Cultural Center and the Center for Science, History, Policy and Ethics.

Details: Wandarah Anderson at 278-7069.

Security conference
The 16th Annual Northern California Information Security Symposium "360 Degrees of Security" will be Dec. 13-15 on campus. The symposium features two days of presentations from security professionals on tracks such as security and project management, technical security, and privacy and ID theft. Day three will feature experiential learning labs. Current students may attend free of charge.

For more information, visit www.issa-sac.org/conferences/2005 or e-mail Mark Dochtermann at mdochtermann@issa-sac.org.

Winter break
The winter break this year will extend from Friday, Dec. 23, to Monday, Jan. 2, according to the Human Resources Office. On Dec. 23, departments are not required to remain open even though the campus will be open. Human Resources expects the governor to again grant four hours of informal time off. Employees are encouraged to use vacation time or compensating time off for the remaining four hours, though they may choose to work instead. Also, some staff and administrators may be required to work that day or other days during the break to meet campus needs.

For other days:
Friday, Dec. 23 – First day of vacation, compensating time off
Monday, Dec. 26 - Christmas Day observed
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day observed
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Veterans Day observed
Thursday, Dec. 29 - Lincoln’s Birthday observed
Friday, Dec. 30 - Washington’s Birthday observed
Monday, Jan. 2 - New Year's Day observed

Details: Elizabeth Redmond, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources at 278-4488.

Note that those buildings where staff will be working the morning of Dec. 23 will be heated. Facilities Services will be providing further details in separate correspondence.

Print and poster sale
The Friends of the Sacramento State Library will hold a sale featuring prints and posters priced $15 to $100 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 1 and 7 on the first floor of the University Library.

Details: 278-5154

Art reception
A closing reception for the exhibition, "Native American Art: Changing Traditions" will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 in the R. W. Witt Gallery in Kadema Hall.

Details: 278-6166

Grants available
University Enterprises project Activity Grants are available to Sacramento State student organizations, faculty, and staff for projects or activities that are innovative, show demonstrable need and benefit the Sacramento State community.

Funding guidelines and submittal forms are available at the Grants and Contract Administration website at www.enterprises.csus.edu or in Modoc Hall 2009. The next deadline cycle for applications is 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20.

Details: 278-7565

Annual ‘Outstanding’ Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Outstanding Teaching Awards, Outstanding Community Service Awards and Outstanding University Service Awards.

Each award is given to one faculty member from each College, and there is an additional lifetime achievement award for community service. Each service award is also given to a non-instructional faculty member.

The teaching award honors faculty for teaching effectiveness and impact on the lives of students. All full- and part-time teaching faculty are eligible. Letters of nomination are due to the College deans by Dec. 9, and applications to the deans are due by Jan. 20.

The community service award honors teaching faculty from each College and one non-instructional faculty member for ongoing community service work. The lifetime award is given to one faculty member for long-term commitment and an enduring contribution to the community. Submissions are due to the Faculty Senate by Jan. 20.

The university service award honors teaching faculty from each College and one non-instructional faculty member for leadership on campus. Letters of nomination are due to deans (or the University Library dean, vice president for Student Affairs or Athletic Director) by Dec. 9. The final submission is due to the Faculty Senate by Jan. 20.

Details and forms: Faculty Senate Office at 278-6593.