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Sonoma Complex Fires Resources

The following is a list of resources related to the fires in Sonoma County, which are collectively being referred to as the Sonoma Complex Fires.

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Women in Conversation

Sonoma State University President Judy K. Sakaki had perhaps the most emotional moment of the evening at the Press Democrat’s Women in Conversation event Sept. 27 in Weill Hall at the University’s Green Music Center.

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Making the Future

Sonoma State University ushered in a new era of hands-on learning with new technologies like 3D printing, laser etching and virtual reality with the grand opening of the new Makerspace Oct. 3 on the second floor of the University Library.

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Flying High in Weill

The Commanders Jazz Ensemble from the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West are scheduled to land in Weill Hall at the Green Music Center Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

SSU President Judy Sakaki with artist Joan Baez and her painting of Martin Luther King, Jr.
'Mischief Makers'

A collection of 14 portraits painted by singer and activist Joan Baez and inspired by a diverse group of architects of social change has been donated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria to Sonoma State University in commemoration of the university’s historic commitment to civil rights an

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Excellence in Teaching 2017

Sonoma State University History Professor Samuel Cohen and Physics Professor Jeremy Qualls are recipients of the University's 2017-18 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Student Olivia Krieger, left, and Professor Jesse Bengson demonstrate a cap used to record brainwaves with student Alexandra Theodoroub
The Flavor of Free Will

In the 1980 Rush hit "Freewill," front man Geddy Lee sings, "I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will." But a psychology professor at Sonoma State University is looking into just how clear that path actually is.

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CSU Message

The following is a letter from California State University Chancellor Timothy White on the U.S. Department of Education's withdrawl of federal guidance about sexual violance:

Sept. 22, 2017

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Lunch and a Lecture

The Brown Bag Lecture Series returns to Sonoma State University this fall, featuring a selection of speakers from the School of Social Sciences. Those interested are invited to pack a lunch, as lectures are from 4 to 5 p.m. in Stevenson 2011.

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Common in the Classroom

Roughly 450 students will be studying with Grammy and Academy Award-winning hip hop artist Common at his performance Sept. 16 in Weill Hall at the Green Music Center as part of Sonoma State University’s Arts Integration Program.