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![Campus Debate: Young Dems and College Republicans](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/2025-01/SSU%20Debate.png?h=dec22bcf&itok=SJ97yr-p)
Last month, just days before the presidential election, an exciting debate was hosted between the Young Dems and College Republicans on campus. This was a great opportunity for students to hear different perspectives on key issues, including the economy, foreign affairs, and patriotism.
![It Matters! Final Seminar 11-13-24](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/2025-01/It%20Matters%2011-13.png?h=22ce038e&itok=ZSBPDthV)
The final seminar in the It Matters! Series dove into two critical topics that hit close to home: the challenges of modern polling, and the shifting landscape of reproductive rights. Professor David McCuan facilitated the discussion, in which Professor Richard Hertz, and Dr.
![CCE Logo CCE Logo, larger size](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/ccelogo.jpg?h=1abc83b4&itok=UBOf1y4J)
Election season is here and Sonoma State is making it easier than ever for everyone on campus and in our community to participate this November! Whether you prefer to vote by mail or to vote in person, we’ve got convenient options right here on campus.
![Bioblitz Practices List](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/u108/biolitz1.jpg?h=27659db1&itok=7eJKmcmc)
Here at Sonoma State, we are fortunate to learn, teach, and live on an incredibly lush and biodiverse campus — but how often do we stop to appreciate the variety of species that call our local ecosystems home?
![Presenters for Defending Voting Rights presentation](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/defending-voting_rights.png?h=8b6224cf&itok=jwoNlGra)
With this year’s election season in full swing, CCE kicked off the ‘It Matters!’ program with an opening panel discussion, ‘Defe
![Tabling supplies from a community partner](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/sif-xvii-1.jpg?h=a3ba2e73&itok=puj-gyO2)
The Center for Community Engagement’s annual Service & Internship Fair made for a busy and successful afternoon at the Seawolf Plaza. The Service & Internship Fair is a campus-based tabling event that hosts a group of community organizations partnered with SSU.
![Roll of "I Voted" stickers](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/ivoted.jpeg?h=5ed59bc2&itok=_s1ZJhBX)
It’s an election year again. The CCE is teaming up with departments across campus to engage the campus and the wider community in a series of non-partisan, elections-related events and attractions aimed at promoting civic participation and education.
![Holiday treats](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/holiday.jpg?h=fac39601&itok=Un7pt2DD)
AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Program (VIP) members Isabella Martinez and Simone Barnard have completed their AmeriCorps service with the CCE and Common Ground Society.
![Ed Beebout talking at Shadow Day](/sites/cce/files/styles/33mm_3_2_552_x_368/public/shadowdayxv-1.jpg?h=fc201dd1&itok=SXM6eLjY)
Every semester, Shadow Day provides younger students with a realistic higher education experience.