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Grants and Sponsored Programs Report, May-June 30, 2017

Sonoma State University received $735,050 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.

Emily Hinton
A Seat on the Board

Sonoma State University student Emily Hinton, 21, was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the California State University Board of Trustees on June 20 as a student member. Hinton, a former Associated Students president at Sonoma State, will serve until 2019.

 

Students using 3D printer in Makerspace
Expanding 'Maker' Programs

Sonoma State University has received a $100,000 grant from Chevron toward expanding Makerspace leadership on campus.

 

Matt Hammonds with the orange Orioles color logo
Major League Bound

Former Sonoma State University baseball student-athlete Matt Hammonds has become the 45th player in the history of the SSU program to be selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

bike to work day logo
Congrats IT/Infrastructure Team!

Congratulations to Eric Eisenhart, Bob Bach, Michael Nelson, Jon Boehlke and Geoffrey Cirullo who comprised the SSU IT/Infrastructure Team and earned third place in the Sonoma County Team category for the 23rd Annual Bike to Work Day!

Judy Sakaki receives award
President of the Year

Sonoma State University President Judy K. Sakaki received the California State Student Association President of the Year award at the California State University Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, May 24 in Long Beach.

ann mansfield outside of the career center
College to Career

For some students, the idea of starting a career after college can bring up feelings of anxiety. But Sonoma State University has several ways to prepare students for the transition from education to career starting as early as freshman year.

staff with lobo
Staff Appreciation Day 2017 is May 25

Buffet Breakfast served @ The Kitchens 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Buffet Lunch served @ The Kitchens 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Click here to view Menu

Kellie Gillespie next to her sculpture, connected, in front of the green music center
COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2017

Metal angel wings and abstract, red welded nails make up just two of the five student sculptures on display as part of Sonoma State University's COMMENCE: Sculpture Projects 2017, on display May 10-May 21. The central theme of the exhibitions this year is the power of connection and unity.

two students pose for a picture with their cap and gown
Largest Class Ever

When Sonoma State University graduates take part in commencement ceremonies this weekend, they'll be making campus history on several noteworthy fronts.