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SSU student recognized as 'Woman of the Year'

Sonoma State University Senior and CSU Student Trustee Emily Hinton was honored by the California Legislature Tuesday as a “Woman of the Year” at a formal ceremony on the floors of the state Senate and Assembly.

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SSU to screen ‘Big Sonia’ to honor Holocaust and Genocide survivors

At 94, Sonia Warshawski is one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas City and one of the few who speaks publicly about her wartime experience.

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A Q&A with Greg Sawyer, Sonoma State’s new Vice President for Student Affairs

In April 2018, Dr. Greg Sawyer, a seasoned higher education professional whose work has impacted the lives of thousands of students, was appointed Vice President of Student Affairs at Sonoma State.

SSU fire watch
Wildfire watch: SSU's pivotal role in new North Bay fire alert system

As Claudia Luke and her hiking party rose above the oak trees to a clearing just below the ridgeline of Sonoma Mountain a funnel of dark smoke came into view far to the southwest toward Point Reyes.

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SSU's maturing Hollywood connection

Since the beginning of the film franchise with the 2008 surprise blockbuster hit “Iron Man,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe has amassed more than $17 billion in box office revenue. And it shows no sign of slowing down.

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SSU hosts events honoring 40th anniversary of ‘Boulevard Nights’ release

(Rohnert Park) – Forty years ago this summer, Warner Bros released “Boulevard Nights,” a film that centers on a fatherless Mexican-American family living in East Los Angeles.

Social Justice Week Sonoma State University 2019
Sonoma State's 5th annual Social Justice Week

Sonoma State University will host more than 40 hours of lectures, panels and performances to raise awareness of social justice issues as part of “Social Justice Week” from Feb. 25 to March 1.

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Times Columnist and Author Charles Blow to speak at Sonoma State University on Feb. 26

(Sonoma County) New York Times columnist, author and political commentator Charles M. Blow is never one to shy away from controversy - from politics and the presidency to immigration reform and the Black Lives Matter Movement. 

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Sonoma State’s Nursing Department receives multiple recognitions

(Sonoma County) Sonoma State University’s Department of Nursing has been recognized with two top-10 rankings for their registered nursing and graduate programs.

SSU panel discussion on “gender gap” to feature women leaders in STEM fields

(Sonoma County) Sonoma State’s School of Science and Technology on Monday will host “The Gender Gap in STEM,” an event that will include a panel discussion with local women leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and a screening of the award-winning film “Hidden Figures.”