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George Marsh
Inner Drumming

There are times when the music takes over a player, creating a seamless integration of human and instrument that makes the performance seem as natural as speaking. The magic of those moments is tough enough to describe — try learning it!

Patricia Ayala Macias
Continuing First-Generation Education

Sonoma State University has received over $1 million in federal funding over five years to continue its McNair Scholars Program, which helps first-generation, underrepresented and low-income students earn graduate degrees.

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Mohammed Ibrahim
Student Helps Fire Victims

Several Sonoma State University students have been doing their part to help their communities during and after the worst wildfires ever to hit the North Bay Area. Among them is Mohammed Ibrahim.

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Joy of Discovery

When a Sonoma State University chemistry student asked a crowd of curious third graders if anyone knew what yeast was used for, the response was accurate, but not quite expected.

SSU Education Professor Kelly Estrada, left, in the classroom with K-12 students
More Hispanic Teachers

Sonoma State University’s designation as a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution is paying its first dividends for students, with a $2.75 million grant awarded to the university’s School of Education for preparing more Hispanic school teachers. 

Art with a Message

Sonoma State University presents an exhibition of ceramic artwork by an exciting group of six Bay Area artists, "Two Scale: Large-Scale and Mixed Media Ceramic Works,” in the University Art Gallery, Nov. 9-Dec. 10 with an opening reception on Nov.

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Classes Resume Oct. 18 at Sonoma State University

Classes Resume Oct. 18 at Sonoma State University

CSU Chancellor to Visit Campus

Two Campus-wide Events Planned

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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.