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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.

Q/A Sonoma State Greg Sawyer
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.

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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.

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.

Charles Blow Sonoma State lecture
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.”

Sonoma State University named as one of the nation’s "Most Promising Places to Work” in Student Affairs for 2019

(Sonoma County) ACPA - College Student Educators International and “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine have named Sonoma State University one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2019.”

"Alchemia: A Spectrum of Creativity" Sonoma State
Sonoma State University Library presents ‘Alchemia’ exhibit

(Rohnert Park) – The Sonoma State University Library is now hosting “Alchemia: A Spectrum of Creativity,” a collaborative art exhibit featuring the work of local artists with developmental disabilities.

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Sonoma State fraternity suspended from campus for five years

(Rohnert Park) – On Nov. 20, 2018, Sonoma State University was notified of alleged hazing activities that occurred at an informal chapter event of Tau Kappa Epsilon. SSU’s Office of Student Conduct and the TKE International Office conducted a joint investigation of these allegations.