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SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 4 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Monday, January 26, 2026, 2:00pm

TO: All Employees
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,
This message continues our series of brief weekly updates, highlighting what is most relevant as we approach the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) January 30 go-live. Our next communication will occur on our go-live day.

TIMELY WARNING: Arson (451 PC; Case SS26-10)
Friday, January 23, 2026, 3:29pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police

This Timely Warning is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and the purpose is to provide preventative information to the campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime.

REPORTED CRIME: The Sonoma State Police Department is investigating an arson that took place near the Flora complex in Zinfandel Village at approximately noon today.

Deadline approaching! Scholarship Application for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Academic Year
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:20pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: F. Shanon Little, Director of Financial Aid

Welcome back Seawolves!

VET NET Ally Seminar – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:00pm

TO: All Employees
FR: Dr. Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment
 

Dear Campus Community,

Are you interested in learning more about the experiences, strengths, and needs of student veterans on our campus? The Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) Team is inviting you to participate in a once-a-year opportunity to better understand and support this unique student population, foster a stronger sense of belonging, and contribute to improved student veteran retention and academic success.

SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 10 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:35pm

TO: All Employees
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

2025 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Now Available in Cal Employee Connect
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:12pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Trisha Ramos, Managing Director of Payroll, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation

Empathia Wellness Opportunities
Thursday, January 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.

January Webinar

Open Call for Nominations: Trustee Wenda Fong & Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award -- Deadline February 6
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:09pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources

The California State University (CSU) has announced an opportunity for CSU staff to be recognized through the Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award -- a historic, systemwide initiative celebrating the extraordinary contributions of CSU staff.

California Pre-Doctoral Program (Sally Casanova Scholarship) Information Sessions
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:03pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Daniel Malpica
 

The California Pre-Doctoral Program (also known as the Sally Casanova Scholarship) is now accepting interest from CSU students who are considering pursuing a PhD and a future faculty career.

This program supports rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students as they explore doctoral pathways, strengthen their academic profiles, and prepare competitive PhD applications.

SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 16 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:31am

TO: All Employees

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,