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Participants at Climate March 2019
Climate Change Strike for the World

I went to the Climate Strike at Santa Rosa Courthouse Square because I never went to a climate protest and was curious about who else would come. But also, the climate is very important to me as my father was a Green Energy Inspector.

Tongvaland screening
Land Acknowledgement and Community-Engaged Scholarship

“Saying that the university is on Indian land is not enough,” explained Dr. Theresa Stewart Ambo, an Assistant Professor of Education UCSD and member of the Gabrieleno/Tongva and Luiseńo tribes, “We need to take the time to remember.” A graduate of UCLA, Dr.

Students gathering at crosswalk outside SSU
SSU Demands Consent

I went to the consent march to show support for everyone and let them know they were not alone.

Los Cien folks Alicia and Micheale
6th Annual State of the Latino Community in Sonoma County

This year’s State of the Latino Community focused on closing the gaps at the social, economic and political levels.  

Roll of "I Voted" stickers
Student Voting at Sonoma State Up in 2018

SSU student voting was up in last year’s election, increasing to 39.2% in 2018 from a rate of 16.9% in 2014. 

Center for Community Engagement
Data Matters! The Census 2020 Matters!

“Data is the most critical thing in order to make a policy, social, economic, and business decisions. The data is a powerhouse of all information,” said Nour Maxwell, a representative for Census 2020. 

Jennifer Anna
Welcome, Jen!

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is pleased to welcome Jennifer (Jen) Anna as our newest AmeriCorps VISTA, serving at the Petaluma Health Center (PHC).  We were fortunate that Jen, who recently graduated from the University of Chape

Tabling interactions at campus event
Fair XIV

“I’m looking for an internship that’s based on my major. I want to have more experience to look for a job in the future.

Judy Sakaki welcoming Congressman Mike Thompson and the panel to Sonoma State.
Need for Change! Congressman Mike Thompson Town Hall Meeting of Climate Issues

“I am concerned about the environment, and I am really curious to see the congressman who is in charge of the situation on what is happening today,” said Euangelika Austin, an SSU freshman student learning about the climate issues before the Town Hall meeting started.

SSU Faculty, Mike and Damien
Welcome, Damien & Mike!

I'm excited to welcome Drs. Damien Wilson and Michael Cohen who are joining us as Faculty Fellows from Fall 2019-Spring 2022.