Campus Updates
TO: Campus Community
FR: Bryan Burton, Chair of the Faculty
You are invited to join us for Faculty Convocation on Friday, August 21, 2026. The program begins at 10 a.m. in Weill Hall at the Green Music Center and online via this link.
All up-to-date event information is available on the Faculty Convocation website.
We look forward to having you join us.
Thank you!
TO: All Employees
FR: Cathy Sandeen, President, Cal State East Bay; Lynn Mahoney, President, San Francisco State University; Michael Spagna, President, Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues,
What began as a shared vision has become an operational Network serving Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State University, and Sonoma State University.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team:
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team invite you to kick off the new academic year with a morning of celebration, conversation, and community.
Join colleagues from across campus from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, August 21, in the Stevenson Hall atrium as we celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment of the Sonoma State community – and look ahead to the possibilities for our future.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, Executive HR Advisor and Tiffany O'Neil, AVP for Alumni Relations, Marketing and University Engagement
Welcome to the 2026/27 academic year! Whether this is your first or twentieth “First Day of School” at Sonoma State, or somewhere in between, we hope you'll join us in celebrating the start of a new academic year and the important role each of us plays in creating a welcoming experience for our students.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team cordially invite every member of the Sonoma State community -- students, faculty, and staff -- to the Back to School Cookout from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 21 on the Main Quad outside Stevenson Hall.
TO: Campus Community
FR: President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team
President Michael E. Spagna and the University Leadership Team invite you to kick off the new academic year with a morning of celebration, conversation, and community.
Join colleagues from across campus from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, August 21, in the Stevenson Hall atrium as we celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment of the Sonoma State community – and look ahead to the possibilities for our future.
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.
August Webinar
TO: Campus Community
FR: Kelley Kaslar, Director of Student Recruitment and Orientation
We’re excited to introduce Seawolf Discovery Day, formerly Preview Day, on Saturday, October 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year, Discovery Day is joining forces with Big Blue Weekend, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience Sonoma State when our campus is full of Seawolf energy and community.
We need your help showcasing all that SSU has to offer!
Sign Up to Participate
TO: All Employees
FR: Dr. Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment
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 invites 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.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Kindra Kautz, Associate Director, Conference & Event Services
Conference & Event Services (CES) is hosting two upcoming training sessions to help faculty and staff navigate the campus event planning process. As the office responsible for scheduling reservable spaces for meetings, events, and other activities outside of academic classes, we're here to help make planning your department's events as smooth and successful as possible.