Campus Updates
TO: Campus community
FR: Tyson Hill, Associate Vice President for Risk Management & Safety Services
The Office of Emergency Services has conducted a test of our emergency notification system this morning. The test is now concluded.
If you believe you are subscribed to any of these systems but DID NOT receive a message, please email emergency@sonoma.edu.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Kelley Kaslar, Director of Student Recruitment and Orientation
Seawolf Discovery Day is right around the corner, and we’d love to have your department, program, club, or organization represented at our Resource Fair on Saturday, October 3!
Discovery Day is Sonoma State’s biggest open house for prospective students and their families, and the Resource Fair is a great opportunity for our guests to connect directly with the people, programs, resources, and communities that make SSU such a special place.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Tyson Hill, Associate Vice President for Risk Management & Safety Services
As part of the university’s emergency preparedness, we are conducting a test of our emergency notification system tomorrow, September 24.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Culinary Services
Our first $6 Friday is this Friday, September 25! From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SSU community members can enjoy a special $6 door price at The Kitchens. Be sure to also mark your calendars for additional $6 Fridays throughout the academic year:
TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police
REPORTED CRIME: The Sonoma State University Police Department received four reports of vandalism to the first floor bathrooms at Stevenson Hall.
The reports include two incidents of an unknown suspect(s) urinating throughout a southside stall, and an incident in the southside gender neutral single bathroom. Urine was located on the walls, floors, toilet and toilet dispenser by custodians cleaning the restrooms on September 8, 2026, September 16, 2026, and September 21, 2026.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Andy Collinsworth, Chair of the Department of Music
The Sonoma State University Department of Music invites you to two upcoming performances in Weill Hall.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Gerald L. Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
TO: Campus Community
FR: Erik Dickson, Interim Senior Director for Student Engagement and Madison Shepard, Interim Director for Residential Education and Campus Housing
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the 2026 Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is now available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/resources/emergency-preparedness/fire-safety-report.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Chandra Holte, Executive HR Advisor and Tiffany O'Neil, AVP for Alumni Relations, Marketing and University Engagement
As the new semester begins, we're excited to welcome you to a new community lounge on the second floor of Salazar Hall - a space for students, faculty, and staff to gather, connect, collaborate, hang, or simply take a break during the day.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Tyson Hill, Associate Vice President for Risk Management & Safety Services
Join us for Campus Safety Week, September 21–25!
Throughout the week, students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in events, activities, and educational opportunities focused on safety, preparedness, health, and well-being. Campus Safety Week brings together partners from across Sonoma State to highlight resources and help us build a safer and more prepared campus community.
Planning to Participate in the Shredding Event? Let Us Know!