Intramural Sports: Fantasy Football
Deadline to Sign up for Fantasy Football at the Rec Portal or at IMLEAGUES by following this link: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/intramural/a8b0ca28419d41daa05ce7c03fdd0940/home.
Do you have a sleeper this year that nobody else is thinking about? If so, sign up for fantasy football. If not, sign up for fantasy football anyways and have a great time watching your players dominate all year long. Sign up today!
Intramural Sports: 3v3 Basketball Tournament
This is your first chance to win an IM champ shirt and be placed on the Wall of Fame. Grab some friends and come to the Rec Center for this quick, fun 3v3 basketball tournament.
Sign up by Monday, August 24 on the Rec Portal or on IMLEAGUES.
Back To School Cookout
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Join your fellow Sonoma State students, faculty, and staff from 12-1:30pm on Friday, August 21st as we kick off the start of the academic year at the annual Back to School Cookout! Come out to the Main Quad between Salazar Hall and the Wine Spectator Learning Center to enjoy food, games, conversation, and community. See you there Seawolves!
RecFest
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Campus Recreation RecFest is back and provides YOU an opportunity to discover everything the Rec Center has to offer! Come enjoy activities, games, prizes, and free food. Kids are welcome. For any questions or accommodations, please contact membership@sonoma.edu. This event is sponsored by Campus Recreation.
HUB: Culture Night
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Kick off the academic year by celebrating the diverse cultures, identities, and traditions that make Sonoma State unique. Enjoy performances, food, music, and opportunities to connect with fellow Seawolves in a vibrant evening of community and belonging. Kids are welcome.
Contact: thehub@sonoma.edu
Comedy Hypnotist Matt Grisham and Free Pizza (pizza at 6:30pm in Seawolf Plaza)
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Start your evening with Pizza in the Plaza, then grab your pizza, bring your friends, and head to the Ballroom for Comedy Hypnotist Matt Grisham! Matt's fast-paced, interactive show is packed with audience participation, hilarious surprises, and nonstop laughs. It's a night you won't want to miss! Kids are welcome. For more information, contact mo.phillips@sonoma.edu. This event is sponsored by Student Involvement.
Associated Students & Student Involvement Present: Big Nite
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New year, new friends, BIG fun! Kick off the school year with an evening of classic carnival thrills, including everything from rides to glitter tattoos, this will be a night to remember! Soak in campus views from the top of a ferris wheel, soundtracked by a live DJ set! Grab a funnel cake and stroll through the student org tabling fair. Stop by the caricaturists to take home a custom souvenir. The best part? It’s free for students! Bring your SSU Student ID (or proof of attendance) to the check-in booth to grab your all-access wristband for free food and rides!
Students under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian signature on their ride waiver. Download the linked waiver and bring a signed copy with you to check in at the event.
For any questions, please contact atkinsm@sonoma.edu.
Mad Chad The Amazing Chainsaw Juggler!
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Get ready for an adrenaline-filled evening with Mad Chad: The Amazing Chainsaw Juggler! Head to Person Theatre for a high-energy show featuring incredible juggling, outrageous comedy, and jaw-dropping stunts. From juggling flaming objects to chainsaws, Mad Chad has amazed audiences on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Call with Carson Daly, and stages across the country. Bring your friends and don't miss this unforgettable performance! Kids and families are welcome. For more information, contact mo.phillips@sonoma.edu. This event is sponsored by Student Involvement.
Nook and Cranny
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Get ready for a night full of fun, connection, and discovery! This event is designed to entertain, engage, and give you a real taste of what we do here at SSU. We’re filling every nook and cranny of the Student Center with exciting activities, think live music, trivia, crafts, speed friending, food, games, a scavenger hunt, and even on-the-spot job opportunities! Whether you’re here to vibe, make new friends, explore campus life, or land a job, there’s something just for you. We can’t wait to meet you and show you what makes SSU so special. Kids are welcome. Have Questions? Reach out to Chelsea Hutton at Huttonc@sonoma.edu.
The Recreation Center will also be open to showcase their climbing wall, spaces and programs. Stop by to work out, play some badminton, shoot some hoops, check out the Outdoor Resource Center, or the Fall Intramurals and Outdoor Pursuits Trip options! Contact membership@sonoma.edu for more information. This event is sponsored by Student Involvement and Campus Recreation. Kids are welcome.
WOW Kickoff 2026!
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After a long first day, it is time to unwind, connect, and celebrate! Gather in the plaza for the ultimate WOW Kickoff Festival, a relaxed evening designed to launch your Week of Welcome 2026 in style. Grab a bite from local food trucks, vibe to great music, and hang out with your new classmates. This is your chance to chat casually with our campus president, meet the dedicated staff who are here to support you, and connect with student leaders. They will be sharing inside scoops on all the exciting events lined up for the week ahead. Bring your appetite, your energy, and your friends—let's kick off the best years of your life together! For more information, contact Mo.phillips@sonoma.edu.