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UBAC Update on SSU Commitment Discretionary Funding - Final Report & Next Steps
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:25pm

TO: Campus Community

FR: Stacey Bosick, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chair of the University Budget Advisory Committee; Jeff Wilson, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Administration and Finance, and Vice Chair of the University Budget Advisory Committee


Dear Campus Community,

Following our campus-wide message last fall inviting input to the University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC), we would like to share a brief update on the process and its outcomes.

Spring 2026 Title IX/Non-Discrimination Notice
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:00am

TO: Campus Community
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution

Save the Date: National Wear Red Day (Friday, February 6)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:54am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources

Join SSU’s Employee Wellness Program, along with staff, faculty, students, and friends, in raising awareness for heart health by wearing red on Friday, February 6 in honor of National Wear Red Day.

SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 4 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Monday, January 26, 2026, 2:00pm

TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network

Dear Colleagues,
This message continues our series of brief weekly updates, highlighting what is most relevant as we approach the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) January 30 go-live. Our next communication will occur on our go-live day.

TIMELY WARNING: Arson (451 PC; Case SS26-10)
Friday, January 23, 2026, 3:29pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police

This Timely Warning is being issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and the purpose is to provide preventative information to the campus community to aid members from becoming the victim of a similar crime.

REPORTED CRIME: The Sonoma State Police Department is investigating an arson that took place near the Flora complex in Zinfandel Village at approximately noon today.

Deadline approaching! Scholarship Application for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Academic Year
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 1:20pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: F. Shanon Little, Director of Financial Aid

Welcome back Seawolves!

VET NET Ally Seminar – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:00pm

TO: All Employees
FR: Dr. Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment
 

Dear Campus Community,

Are you interested in learning more about the experiences, strengths, and needs of student veterans on our campus? The Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) Team is inviting you to participate in a once-a-year opportunity to better understand and support this unique student population, foster a stronger sense of belonging, and contribute to improved student veteran retention and academic success.

SFBRN Go-Live Countdown: 10 Days to Go — What to Expect This Week
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:35pm

TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network

2025 W-2 Wage and Tax Statement Now Available in Cal Employee Connect
Friday, January 16, 2026, 4:12pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Trisha Ramos, Managing Director of Payroll, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation

Open Call for Nominations: Trustee Wenda Fong & Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award -- Deadline February 6
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:09pm

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources

The California State University (CSU) has announced an opportunity for CSU staff to be recognized through the Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award -- a historic, systemwide initiative celebrating the extraordinary contributions of CSU staff.