Campus Updates
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Payroll & Benefits
The December payday for faculty and staff is Wednesday, December 31, 2025, which falls during Winter Break. Please review the below information and plan accordingly.
For employees on direct deposit
TO: Campus Community
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network
Dear Colleagues,
TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police
The Sonoma State University Police Department will host active assailant training for law enforcement and fire department personnel from January 5 through January 9, 2026. Some areas of the Green Music Center, including all of Schroeder Hall and the education wing, will be off limits to the campus community between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.
TO: All Employees
FR: Julie Vivas, Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination’s Restorative Practices staff invites you to “Quick Tools for a Better Work Day.”
TO: Campus Community
FR: Ed Beebout, Chair, Art, Media and Communication Department
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As we enter the final month of the year, it’s a good time to check in with your well-being - whatever that may look like for you. Whether you are looking for ways to recharge, stay active or simply take a moment for yourself, this month’s offerings are here to support you with flexibility, encouragement, and community.
Michael E. Spagna Appointed President of Sonoma State University
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Michael E. Spagna as president of Sonoma State University (SSU). Spagna currently serves as interim president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Hope Emry Ortiz, Global Engagement Coordinator
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange, and to develop a broader understanding of international cultures and languages worldwide.
This event is observed across the U.S. and around the world each November (the week before Thanksgiving).
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