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New Music Faculty

Three private studio instructors have joined the Sonoma State University music faculty - Jonathan Dimmock, organ; Wayne Roden, viola; and Mark Wallace, double bass.

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Sports Update Feb. 16

After Madelyn Densberger finished up her last season of volleyball at Sonoma State University, the school leader in both serves and sets played planned to take a day off. That is, if jumping out of an airplane can be considered rest and relaxation.

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Big Screen

An eye-catching new 300 square-foot digital screen is increasing awareness of events and programs for students at Sonoma State University.

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Gravitational Waves Detected

For the first time, scientists have observed ripples in the fabric of spacetime called gravitational waves, arriving at the earth from a cataclysmic event in the distant universe.

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Sonoma State Alumni Tackle Sustainability, Food Security with 'Farmster'

A group of Sonoma State University alumni have taken the next step in making their dream a reality with the creation of Farmster, a nonprofit dedicated to sustainable living and food security.

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Conner Collage

The University Art Gallery at Sonoma State University is hosting "YES! Glue: A Half-Century of Collage by Bruce and Jean Conner" Feb. 18 through March 13, with a free opening reception Thursday, Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m.

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Telemedicine

Sonoma State University student Michelle Kavata recently returned from Haiti, where she helped set up a virtual doctor's office in a rural area of the developing nation--and received college credit for doing so.

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SSU Recital Series Showcases Music Faculty

Sonoma State University trumpet instructor Dave Len Scott dons his most comfortable shoes when he plays John Coltrane's iconic "Giant Steps" with pianist Ken Cook in Schroeder Hall at Sonoma State's Green Music Center Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

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Sports Update Feb. 9

Sonoma State University sports update, Feb. 2-9. Women's Tennis begins season 2-0, Men's Tennis loses three, Softball wins one of four, Men's Basketball loses two, Women's Basketball loses two and Baseball loses two.

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Strategic Lobbying

Sonoma State University students are one step closer to mastering the art of lobbying after attending the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS). Last year, their efforts helped acquire millions more in state funding for the California State University system.