Campus Updates
TO: Campus Community
FR: Ed Beebout., Chair of the Art, Media, and Communication Department
You are warmly invited to attend the opening reception of the University Art Gallery’s concurrent photography exhibitions, "Mere Seconds: Andrew Owen" and "Insight/Incite 20/20: PhotoAlliance."
Join us for the opening reception and special exhibition programming:
Thursday, September 3, 4-6 p.m. -- Opening reception, light refreshments
TO: Campus Community
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The beginning of the fall semester is an exciting time, with new classes, new friendships, new experiences, and new opportunities to get involved. It is also an important time to talk about how we can work together to create a campus community where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported.
Dear Sonoma State Community,
On Friday, we came together to mark the beginning of a new academic year and celebrate the community that makes Sonoma State such a special place.
At the Fall 2026 Kickoff, we also launched "Think Outside the Box," a new opportunity for our community to share ideas, aspirations, and possibilities for Sonoma State's future.
The idea is simple: great ideas can come from anywhere.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Bryan Burton, Chair of the Faculty
You are invited to join us for Faculty Convocation on Friday, August 21, 2026. The program begins at 10 a.m. in Weill Hall at the Green Music Center and online via this link.
All up-to-date event information is available on the Faculty Convocation website.
We look forward to having you join us.
Thank you!
TO: All Employees
FR: Cathy Sandeen, President, Cal State East Bay; Lynn Mahoney, President, San Francisco State University; Michael Spagna, President, Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues,
What began as a shared vision has become an operational Network serving Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State University, and Sonoma State University.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team:
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team invite you to kick off the new academic year with a morning of celebration, conversation, and community.
Join colleagues from across campus from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, August 21, in the Stevenson Hall atrium as we celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment of the Sonoma State community – and look ahead to the possibilities for our future.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, Executive HR Advisor and Tiffany O'Neil, AVP for Alumni Relations, Marketing and University Engagement
Welcome to the 2026/27 academic year! Whether this is your first or twentieth “First Day of School” at Sonoma State, or somewhere in between, we hope you'll join us in celebrating the start of a new academic year and the important role each of us plays in creating a welcoming experience for our students.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team cordially invite every member of the Sonoma State community -- students, faculty, and staff -- to the Back to School Cookout from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 21 on the Main Quad outside Stevenson Hall.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team invite you to kick off the new academic year with a morning of celebration, conversation, and community.
Join colleagues from across campus from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, August 21, in the Stevenson Hall atrium as we celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment of the Sonoma State community – and look ahead to the possibilities for our future.