Dr. Blake Riggs: Biology Colloquium Series
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Organelle Inheritance During Cell Division: New Frontiers in Mitosis. The Biology Colloquium Series features presentations by visiting scholars, departmental faculty, and master’s degree candidates on current research and contemporary issues in biology. Open to all students, faculty, and community members.
For any questions or accommodations, please email biology@sonoma.edu.
What You Won’t Do For Love Why Not Theatre
David Suzuki and Tara Cullis share an intimate evening of storytelling, humor, and climate activism, exploring how love can inspire meaningful action for the planet and each other. “What’s love got to do with it?” A lot, according to David Suzuki.Internationally-renowned environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis take the stage in an intimate and inspiring theatre experience.Honest, warm, and thought-provoking, David and Tara share captivating stories of climate activism, powerful insights from their 50-year marriage, and heartfelt moments of humor around a dinner table as they celebrate their love for each other, their love of the planet, and love’s capacity to inspire action. Supported in part by Jan Ögren.
For more information contact tickets@sonoma.edu
HUB: Black Student Union (BSU) Meeting
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The Black Student Union, or BSU, is a student-run organization filled with life, community, and diversity. Although everyone is welcome, the club is intentionally designed to provide Black and Brown students with a safe and supportive space where they can be themselves unapologetically. BSU is a club where students get together and learn about Black History and build community.
Please reach out to leonardjan@sonoma.edu with any questions or concerns.
Climbing Wall: Art on the Rocks
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Join us for rock painting, clay sculpting, and halloween costume prep with the climbing community! Feel free to bring your own projects to work on and a friend to tag along.
FMI Contact climbing@sonoma.edu
Outdoor Pursuits: Day Hike at Mount Tamalpais
Registration: https://recportal.sonoma.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=566ce8d0-48a0-46b0-abeb-441b07017ac4
Looking to get outside and enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer? This amazing hike is 45 minutes from San Francisco and offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, rushing streams, and beautiful waterfalls! No skills or experience required, registration closes Wednesday November 4th at 12:00PM.
FMI Contact outdoorp@sonoma.edu.
Intro to California Coastal Range Geology
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Register here!
Join us and explore Galbreath Preserve. Led by SSU’s Geology instructor Nicole Myers, learn about geologic processes and climatic trends that comprise the natural forces of Northern California, including wildfires, floods and earthquakes. Find out how the California Coast Range was formed by the same geologic events that shaped the Sierra Nevadas and Central Valley of California. Learn how the coastal rocks that we live on made it to California from the deep waters of the central Pacific Ocean, and how those rocks were changed by the forces of plate tectonics.
If you have any questions contact rawlinsm@sonoma.edu.
Getaway Trip: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Spend a November day in San Francisco at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), exploring one of the most dynamic modern art museums in the country. This trip is perfect for college students looking for a mix of culture, creativity, and aesthetic inspiration in the heart of the city.
You’ll get access to major 2026 exhibitions, including the immersive Sarah Sze: Forever is Composed of Nows, which transforms an entire space into a multi-sensory installation of sound, light, and movement. You can also experience Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds, a powerful photography exhibition blending surreal imagery with cultural storytelling from Mexico and beyond. Another standout is Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal, showcasing one of modern art’s most iconic and controversial paintings alongside works that trace its lasting influence.
It’s an easy day trip from Sonoma County—perfect for wandering galleries, taking photos, grabbing coffee in the Yerba Buena district, and getting inspired before heading back to campus. For more info about the SFMOMA, go to https://www.sfmoma.org/visit/
Contact mo.phillips@sonoma.edu for more information.
Sign up for Getaway trips online at tickets.sonoma.edu
Student Involvement: Paint & Create Pottery Night
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Take a creative break and paint your own pottery piece to bring home. This event is open to all of SSU’s community, and all skill levels are welcome.
Associated Students: CalFresh Application Workshop & Giveaway
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Prescreen form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbgVtKALdXr5X3HaPtjNsMFkHDgFMaAo8XjqVIN8fxGmOvpg/viewform?usp=dialog
RSVP: https://forms.gle/iEgqkvdzKyxCdz2F8
Join the AS Basic Needs team for an informational workshop on how to apply for CalFresh Benefits. CalFresh (SNAP) is a nutrition program that helps people buy food at the grocery store, local farmer’s market, or online via an EBT card. Eligible students may qualify for up to $292 per month! From October 12th - October 16th, students who fill out the pre-screen form will also be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win kitchen supplies.
For any questions, contact calfresh@sonoma.edu.
HUB: Latinx Heritage Month Lunch & Learn
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Enjoy lunch while exploring topics related to Latinx history, culture, identity, and community!
Contact Email: delgadobi@sonoma.edu