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ITS Incident Resolved: Systemwide Login Issues
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:37pm

ITS Incident Update: Systemwide Login Issues
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:04pm

Dear Campus Community,

October SFBRN Monthly Update Now Available
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 11:01am

TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network  

This month, we’re addressing common questions about the Network, clarifying the differences between CSU-wide initiatives and regional shared services, and highlighting recent successes and feedback from our campus communities.

ITS Incident Identified: Systemwide Login Issues
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:28am

TO: All Employees
FR: San Francisco Bay Area Region Network

Dear Campus Community,

At 9:47 a.m. today, the Chancellor’s Office (CO) reported systemwide login issues with
Single Sign-On and SSL Certificates. An incident response team at the CO has been
formed, and SFBRN ITS is actively monitoring their progress.

What's Happening
The following services have been identified as unavailable:

Reminder: Halloween Spirit Week | October 26-30
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:01pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Human Resources    

Halloween Spirit Week is just one week away! As a reminder, the Seawolf Service Center team is inviting the broader campus community to join in the fun October 26–30. Participate in one day or all five - whether it's a full costume, a themed shirt, or a fun accessory, everyone is welcome to join in. Here’s a reminder of the week’s themes: 

Monday, October 26 - Halloween Spirit Day

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:49pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Thomas Dixon, Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco Bay Region Network

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight common cybersecurity threats and share practical steps we can all take to protect ourselves and our campus community.

One of the most common cybersecurity threats continues to be phishing. We receive emails every day from people and organizations we trust, as well as from attackers attempting to impersonate those trusted sources.

Invitation: SSU Music Upcoming Performances
Friday, October 16, 2026, 2:49pm

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

The Sonoma State University Department of Music invites you to three exciting upcoming performances at the Green Music Center.

HUB Living Room Reopening and Mural Reveal
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:20pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives & Senior Diversity Officer


The HUB Living Room will reopen on Monday, October 19, following the completion of repairs related to the recent fire sprinkler line leak.

A special thank you to our Facilities team for their hard work in quickly restoring the space and to the campus community for their patience and flexibility during the temporary closure.

Empathia Wellness Opportunities
Thursday, October 15, 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.

October Webinar

Día de los Muertos community altar and events
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8:35am

TO: Campus Community
FR: Claudia Molloy, University Art Gallery

Join the University Art Gallery for a week-long Día de los Muertos Community Altar and Celebration, on view Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30, and open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the week, visitors are invited to experience the community altar and participate in special performances, art activities, and gatherings.

Monday, October 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pet Day
Honor and remember beloved animal companions as part of our community altar.