Campus Updates
TO: Sonoma State University Employees
FR: Ben Ellis, Director of Campus Recreation
Summer is here! Time to burn off that stress from the spring semester on the courts and in the weight room! Much like the rest of campus, our operations change with the seasons, and we wanted to provide you with an update on the summer schedule and how to connect with Campus Recreation.
Campus Recreation summer facility hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.*
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
TO: All SSU Employees
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The OPHD Center for Restorative Practices invites you to participate in a variety of engaging summer programs designed to support community building, restorative wellness, professional growth, conflict navigation, and meaningful connection.
Whether you are interested in restorative practices, personal well-being, or strengthening workplace relationships, we hope you will join us this summer.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As summer begins, we are excited to share the latest wellness opportunities available to employees. From wellness webinars to movement classes, this month’s offerings are open to all who are looking for ways to connect, move and/or unwind!
TO: Campus Community
FR: Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Diversity Officer
The City of Rohnert Park and Sonoma State University are excited to welcome the community to the fourth annual Juneteenth Luncheon! The luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19 at the Rohnert Park Community Center. This event promises to be a meaningful afternoon of reflection, celebration, unity, and joy.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources
Just a quick reminder that Scoops of Gratitude is happening today!
We hope you will stop by Seawolf Plaza between 2-4pm to enjoy some ice cream, music, activities and time to connect with colleagues as we celebrate and appreciate our Sonoma State community.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I want to offer my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the countless hours and herculean effort so many of you put into Commencement Week 2026.
With five ceremonies over two days – and nearly 2,000 graduates, their families, and their friends – last weekend’s Commencement ceremonies were a fun, festive, and moving tribute to our graduates, and a spectacular way to start them on the next leg of their life journey.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources and Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Diversity Officer
Sonoma State University (SSU) is proud to once again sponsor Sonoma County Pride and celebrate the vibrant diversity that enriches our community. Building on the energy of prior years, we look forward to participating in this year’s parade, festival, and related events on June 6, 2026.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Jeff Wilson, Interim Vice President and CFO
The university's current flag protocol requires the Vice President for Administration & Finance to notify the campus when the flag is lowered to half-staff.
The flag will be lowered to half-staff on May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Michael E. Spagna, President
Since arriving at Sonoma State, I have heard a range of perspectives about telecommuting and employee travel, including frustration and uncertainty about what may be operationally available and how decisions are made.