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Campus Updates

Empathia Wellness Opportunities
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:01am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

As part of Sonoma State’s Employee Wellness Program, we want to highlight a few resources available through Empathia LifeMatters, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These offerings are available to all employees and their eligible family members and can be accessed confidentially and at no cost.

November Webinar

CSU Systemwide NAGPRA Policy: Faculty and Staff Listening Session
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:23pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Elise Alexandria-Green, Director of Tribal Relations

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the adoption of the CSU Systemwide Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Policy, the Chancellor’s Office is reopening the policy for review and inviting CSU faculty and staff to share their feedback.

Call for Nominations: Fong & Fetterly Staff Award - Deadline November 30
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, Executive HR Advisor 

Campus nominations are now open for the California State University (CSU) Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award, a systemwide Board-level recognition program celebrating the extraordinary contributions of CSU staff. 

SFBRN Information Security: Phishing Awareness PSA
Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:58am

TO: All Employees
FR: Thomas Dixon, Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco Bay Region Network

Creative Services support
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:44pm

TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Keating, Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications

The Creative Services team is available to support Sonoma State University departments, programs, and initiatives with professional design and visual communication services at no cost to campus partners.

SO. MUCH. MUSIC. Upcoming performances by the SSU Department of Music
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:03am

TO: Campus Community
FR: Andy Collinsworth, Department of Music

The Sonoma State University Department of Music invites you to two upcoming performances at the Green Music Center. Free tickets are available for SSU students, faculty, and staff. 

Visiting Artist Lecture Series – November
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:05pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Ed Beebout, Chair of the Art, Media, and Communication department 

You are warmly invited to attend the Visiting Artist Lecture Series hosted by the Art Studio program. All talks are in Art 102 from noon to 12:50 p.m. and are open to the public.

Now Online: SSU Scholarship Program Application for Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:15am

TO: Campus Community
FR: F. Shanon Little, Director of Financial Aid

Dear Campus Community,

The Sonoma State University Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is excited to announce that the scholarship application for the Fall 2027 – Spring 2028 academic year is now open! Our system permits students to submit a single application for a chance to be matched with more than 200 scholarship opportunities, allowing students to spend less time on applications and more time focusing on their studies.

Reminder: Annual Campus NAGPRA Survey & Bi-Annual Walkthroughs
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:07am

TO: All Employees
FR: Michael E. Spagna, President and Elise-Alexandria Green, Director of Tribal Relations

Dear Campus Community,

November Employee Wellness Opportunities
Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:00am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

As we move through the fall season, we invite you to explore new ways to support your well-being. This month’s wellness opportunities are here to meet you where you are at - whether that means joining a lunchtime class, attending a wellness webinar, or simply taking a mindful moment to break up the work day.