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It's All in the Chemistry

The fall 2017 Chemistry Lecture Series at Sonoma State University includes special lectures by professors from around the bay area with exciting new research to present.

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Research Comes to Life

Sonoma State University's Geology Lecture Series brings speakers from all around Northern California to the Rohnert Park campus including a special lecture by Professor Matt James on his new book Collecting Evolution: The Galapagos Expedition that Vindicated Darwin.

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Dean Receives Diversity Leadership Award

Lynn Stauffer, dean of the School of Science and Technology at Sonoma State University, has been selected as a recipient of INSIGHT into Diversity magazine's 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM award.

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Powerful Voices

The fall 2017 Feminist Lecture Series at Sonoma State University starts with a lecture on Aug. 31 by Writer Kim Tran on what pop culture has done to feminism. Tran's works have been featured on Vice News, PRI, Ms.

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Learn to be Green

Sonoma State University's Environmental Forum, hosted by the new Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning connects faculty and local practitioners to students and the larger SSU community around the th

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Math Colloquium 2017

In addition to topics like math's role in watershed sustainability and the math in topology, Sonoma State University's Math Colloquium features lectures by three Sonoma State University alumni: Aaron Donahue, Greg Morre and Jessica Balli. Lectures are on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Jann Nunn "Chianti and Merlot," 2 parts of the 4-part installation, "Don’t Stop", 2015 steel, cork, pigment
Art Studio Faculty Exhibition 2017

Art professors at Sonoma State University don't just teach — most are also working artists constantly creating new pieces year-round.

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Big Questions and Answers

Sonoma State University’s Center of Ethics Law, and Society Forum addresses moral and legal issues that arise in the ever-modernizing world.

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Convocation 2017

Though a total solar eclipse temporarily darkened the sky immediately after the ceremony, Sonoma State University's Convocation shined light on the accomplishments made in Judy K. Sakaki's first year as president and illuminated the bright future the University has ahead.

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Find an Internship

Sonoma State University's annual Service and Internship Fair will bring over 60 nonprofit and government organizations to recruit students on Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Salazar Plaza.