Campus Updates

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Noelle Fisette, Learning and Development Specialist

A reminder of the Empathia professional development opportunity happening next week on Wednesday May 6th at 2pm! Join Empathia’s facilitator led, zoom-based professional development webinar offered exclusively to Sonoma State employees. Click here to RSVP.

TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Keating, Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications and Tiffany O’Neil, Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations, Marketing, and Engagement

As an employee of Sonoma State, your perspective is essential as we look ahead and continue strengthening how we communicate who we are and what we stand for.

TO: Campus Community
FR: Stacey J. Bosick, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Laura Alamillo, Dean, College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies and Dean of the University Library

Sonoma State University will host artist Johanna Poethig on Wednesday, May 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Wine Spectator Learning Center 1001 classroom for a campus conversation and workshop focused on reimagining aspects of the mural “Tiene la Lumbre Adentro / He Has the Fire Within: SSU César E. Chávez Memorial.”

TO: Campus Community
FR: Stacey J. Bosick, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Jeff Wilson, Interim Vice President for Administration & Finance

Sonoma State will host an open forum with the design team for the Nichols Hall Renovation project from noon to 12:50 p.m.Thursday, April 30 in Stevenson Hall 1301 and livestreamed via Zoom. 

Dear Campus Community,

I hope you will join me and the family, friends, and colleagues who treasured their relationships with him, and continue to feel his enduring impact, in remembering and paying tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Mario A. Perez, Vice President of University Advancement, during a special event at the Green Music Center next month.

A celebration of life for Mario, who passed away suddenly on March 27, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in Weill Hall. Event details can be found here.

TO: Campus Community
FR: Adam Jarman, AVP of Development

Giving Day is officially here! For 24 hours, the Sonoma State community is joining together to support the people, programs, and opportunities that define our campus.

With more than 115 causes to choose from, there’s something meaningful for everyone to support—whether it’s a club/organization you've been a part of, an academic program you care about, or another cause that inspires you.

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

The Sonoma State Department of Music invites our campus community to experience a season of live performance.

Hear the sweep of The Planets and the excitement of Star Wars. Enjoy scenes from Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow, and a Rock Collegium set that moves from classic rock to pop favorites, with music by The Beatles, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Rush, Green Day, Muse, and more.

Join us in celebrating SSU students and the music they bring to life.

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Trisha Ramos, Managing Director, Payroll/Benefits & Workers' Compensation
 

As Sonoma State prepares for the May 2026 launch of CHRS, there will be temporary changes to how absences and hours worked are reported during the transition period.

April Pay Period (4/01/2026 - 4/30/2026)

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

Sonoma State offers a variety of optional supplemental retirement savings plans for eligible employees. Savings Plus* representatives will be on campus for open office hours on Tuesday, April 28 from 12-2:20 pm in the Human Resources suite, 2nd Floor of Salazar. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Savings Plus 401(k) and 457 plans. In addition to the in-person office hours, you can explore the following resources:

TO: Campus Community
FR: Lauren Antoni, Director of Culinary Services

At Culinary Services, we believe that dining should be an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone. We know that the high energy and bustling atmosphere of a campus dining hall can sometimes be overwhelming.

We are excited to announce the launch of a designated Low-Sensory Dining Space located within The Kitchens (near the Passport dining area).

What to expect: