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a bowl of chili with two tortilla chips to the side.
Chili Cook-Off Potluck

All university employees are invited to participate in a new themed campus potluck to find the best chili at Sonoma State on Oct. 4. Come celebrate one another and eat great food with great people.

Michael Stoyka, “SSU Owls”
2017-18 Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year’s “Perfect Pairings” winners Michael Stoyka (SSU Owls), Megan Konieczka (Megan and Megan) and Susie McFeeters (Polar Bears).

 

Michael Stoyka, “SSU Owls”

 

Megan Konieczka, “Megan and Megan”

 

Malik-Charles Wade at Weill Hall
Rebuilding Community

When he took on the task of inviting guests from around the country to a celebration he agreed to organize honoring Kappa Alpha Psi’s 30-year history at Sonoma State University, Malik-Charles Wade knew it wouldn’t be easy.

Kellie Gillespie
'Connected' Through Art

 

Better Together Teacher Summit
Thousands of Teachers

On July 28, nearly 10,000 teachers will visit 21 California State University campuses and other host sites to share innovative strategies that empower PreK-12 teachers and build strong communities to positively impact students during the Better Together: California Teachers Summit.

bill fusco retires
Athletic Director Retires

Bill Fusco, senior director of intercollegiate athletics at Sonoma State University, has announced that he will officially retire from his position on December 31 following 20 years at the helm of the Seawolves.

michael ezra
Bittersweet Science

A new book by Sonoma State University American Multicultural Studies Professor Michael Ezra is being listed on multiple summer reading lists throughout the country.

sharon goldman with a guitar
Jewish Music Series

The third annual Jewish Music Series at Sonoma State University features artists hailing from New York City to the Bay Area, including folksinger-songwriter Sharon Goldman and the unique collaboration between Sonoma State Music Department Chair Brian S.

Tour guide with children
Largest Tour Ever

Sonoma State University Provost Lisa Vollendorf asked the 500 children visiting the campus from Sacramento's Roberts Family Development Center on July 13 how many students attend Sonoma State. "It's more than a thousand," she replied to one. "No, it's less than 5 million," she told another.

Patricia Ayala Macias and Dra. Mariana Garcia Martinez
Latina Activism Conference

After obtaining federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in February, Sonoma State University is taking another step toward strengthening its commitment to serve the Latino population of the North Bay with the inaugural Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social (MALCS) — or Wom