Campus Updates
TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Gerald L. Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and J. Dana Twedell, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Working in partnership with Student Affairs, Facilities Management is excited to announce that construction of The Gardens at Campus Recreation and Keys on the Plaza is scheduled to begin this week!
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Payroll and Benefits
Mark your calendars! The CSU annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is September 14 through October 9, 2026.
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefits and make sure your coverage continues to meet your and your family’s needs. Any elections or changes made during Open Enrollment will take effect January 1, 2027.
During Open Enrollment, eligible employees may:
TO: Campus Community
FR: Michael E. Spagna, President
The university's current flag protocol requires University Administration to notify the campus when the flag is lowered to half-staff.
The flag will be lowered to half-staff all day Friday, September 11 in recognition of Patriot Day, which honors the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.
TO: All Employees
FROM: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination’s Center for Restorative Practices invites SSU employees to connect, recharge, and build practical communication skills through our Fall 2026 programs.
This fall, we are offering several monthly series designed to create ongoing opportunities for wellness, skill-building, and connection:
TO: All Employees
FR: Jaime Russell, Senior Director of ERP and Business Intelligence, Information Technology Services
MySSU and MyHR will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Saturday, September 19 for a system upgrade.
What do I need to do?
Complete activities in MySSU and MyHR by 5 p.m. on September 18th.
Why is this happening?
TO: Sonoma State Employees and Student Assistants
FR: Sonoma CHRS Project Team
Since the May 13 launch of the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) accessed via MyHR, our campus has been learning and adapting to new processes and workflows. As you continue to familiarize yourself with the system, we recognize questions may still arise. Whether you're entering or approving time, reporting absences, processing appointments, or simply looking for a refresher, we want to remind you that support continues to be available.
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 (unless otherwise specified) from noon to 12:50 p.m. and are open to the public.
TO: Sonoma State Employees and Student Assistants
FR: Sonoma CHRS Team
The Chancellor's Office has scheduled an update to the CHRS environment today, September 2, from 6-8pm. During this time, CHRS may be temporarily unavailable. The following areas may be impacted.
TO: All Employees
FR: Jessica Way, Managing Director of EA Operations and Administration
As part of Sonoma State University’s continued efforts to strengthen community engagement, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is launching a pilot program to provide no-cost parking for guests attending eligible evening and weekend campus events.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As we head into a new academic year, it’s a great time to explore ways to support your well-being. This month is packed with opportunities to check in on your health, learn something new, connect with colleagues, or simply take a moment to reset.
Vitalant Blood Drive
In partnership with SSU Student Involvement and Student Clubs, Vitalant will be hosting an on-campus blood drive: