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'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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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.

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Visiting Wisdom

The Visiting Artists Lecture Series at Sonoma State University provides students and the local community with valuable insight and exposure from art professionals and their work.

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Latina Visionaries

The fall 2017 Chicana Latina Feminism Lecture Series at Sonoma State University continues on Sept.

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The Science of Exoplanets

Sonoma State University's What Physicists Do features lectures on topics like distilling, the new SSU Makerspace, exoplanets and more on Mondays at 4 p.m. in Darwin 103.

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Free Week at Rec Center

The Recreation Center will be available for Sonoma State University staff and faculty to use free of charge for the of Monday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Grants and Sponsored Programs Report, August 2017

Sonoma State University received $3,780,201 in new grant funding in the months of May and June. Congratulations to the following principal investigators and project directors who have received new, additional or extended support for their sponsored awards.