Campus Updates
TO: Campus Community
FR: Thomas Dixon, Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco Bay Region Network
Instructure has restored Canvas services and our technology team has enabled campus access to Canvas. Please use caution and review the “What to Know Before You Log in” guidance here.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Thomas Dixon, Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco Bay Region Network
This is to inform you that the threat actor has escalated its attack on Instructure. As a result, Canvas is currently offline for all three SFBRN campuses, and we are learning that several other CSU Canvas instances are also impacted.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Andy Collinsworth, Chair of the Department of Music
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Noelle Fisette, Learning and Development Specialist
Dear Campus Community,
As part of the CSU + Adobe for All initiative, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Adobe Education Institute, a free virtual training series taking place June 8–11, 2026.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Thomas Dixon, Chief Information Security Officer, San Francisco Bay Region Network
This is to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure at all CSU campuses, the vendor that provides Canvas, the learning management system for the CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU campuses.
TO: All Employees
FR: Cathy Sandeen, President, Cal State East Bay; Lynn Mahoney, President, San Francisco State University; Michael E. Spagna, President, Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues,
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Noelle Fisette, Learning and Development Specialist
As part of the CHRS transition, CSU Learn will be temporarily unavailable.
What is happening?
CSU Learn will be offline beginning May 6 at 5:00 p.m. through May 13. During this time, CSU Learn and all resources within the system will be completely inaccessible.
How will this affect me?
While CSU Learn is offline, users will not be able to access training courses or related resources.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Missy Brunetta, Director, Environmental Health & Safety/Associate Risk Manager
This notification is being provided pursuant to Section 25915 of the California Health and Safety Code. Asbestos surveys confirm the presence of asbestos-containing construction materials (ACM) on the Sonoma State University campus.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Jaime Russell, Senior Director of ERP Applications and Business Intelligence, San Francisco Bay Region Network – California State University East Bay, San Francisco State University, Sonoma State University
Overview
MySSU will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, to 8 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026. During this downtime, the Chancellor’s Office will integrate Sonoma State University into the CSU systemwide Common Human Resources System (CHRS).
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
Prioritizing mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), we want to remind employees of upcoming wellness opportunities. We also encourage you to reach out to your healthcare provider to explore additional no-cost wellness apps, programs, and resources to support your mind, body, and spirit.