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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

In an effort to combat food insecurity and give back to the community, Sonoma State University will be hosting Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week on campus Feb. 19-23.

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Black History Month Events

This year's Black History Month festivities include showings and discussion of important breakthroughs in African American film with viewings of the Acadamy Award nominated film, "Get Out" and superhero Marvel blockbuster, "Black Panther".

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Lucero Alvarez Vieyra: Student Success

​At 16, Lucero Alvarez Vieyra sat nervously in front of Gerald Jones, a college-prep advisor. The high schooler was ready to tell him she'd no longer be applying to college.

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Dr. Greg Sawyer named Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Greg Sawyer, a seasoned higher education professional whose work has impacted the lives of thousands of students, will become the Vice President for Student Affairs at Sonoma State University, effective April 1.

SSU Students Matthew Adiao (Linus), Noah Evans (Charlie Brown) and Emily Rice (Snoopy),  perform in Clark Gesner’s award-winning musical "You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,"
"You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Join SSU in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. This fresh take on the

The United States Navy Band comes to the Green Music Center Feb. 21.
Green Music Center Selected for U.S. Navy Band Tour

The United States Navy Concert Band performance is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Weill Hall, Green Music Center at Sonoma State University.

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Art From the Heart 2018

Sonoma State University's Art from the Heart party and silent auction is an exciting evening of art, food, fine wine, and music that has become one of the longest continually-held fundraising events in the area and a "must" for novice and seasoned collectors alike.

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Gail D. Barksdale Named Senior Director of Athletics

Gail D. Barksdale, a seasoned leader with national athletics and administrative experience, has been appointed Senior Director of Athletics at Sonoma State University, effective Feb. 1.

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in concert
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Coming to GMC

Sonoma State University’s Weill Hall at the Green Music Center will be hosting the award-winning Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, a choir that embodies a community of diverse races, cultures, and faiths, on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

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North Coast Wildfire Impact Study Signals Strong Recovery in Early Findings

The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University today released preliminary findings of its wildfire impact study of the North Coast wine industry, based on a survey of more than 200 vineyard and winery stakeholders across Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, in add