In celebration of Black History Month we're highlighting the lives & legacies of great Black Americans. This year we're also centering Black Joy! Today we celebrate actor, comedian, & Oscar winning filmmaker Jordan Peele. thetandemcollective.com/community/bl... #BlackHistoryMonth #JordanPeele

Join us this Wednesday at noon to hear our own Dr. Rhianna Henry Casesa discuss teacher residency programs to diversify the workforce! See the full schedule of lectures this semester here: orsp.sonoma.edu/form.../even...

In honor of Black History Month, SSU warmly invites you to celebrate with us at the 4th Annual Black Joy Fest today @ noon! Black Joy Fest aims to foster unity on campus and engage students in meaningful cross-cultural exchange. Details and registration here: hub.sonoma.edu/events/black... #BlackJoy

🎉Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Bay Area - check out all of these great events: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/l... and we'll be celebrating on campus on the 25th: diversity.sonoma.edu/celebrating-... #LunarNewYear2026 #yearofthehorse @Sonoma State University

We're saddened to hear of the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson. For decades he worked to bring people together to build a better future for all and 'keep hope alive.' Rest in power. www.rainbowpush.org/rev-jesse-ja... @Sonoma State University

This year’s recipient of the William “Bill” Donaldson Memorial Scholarship is Dustin Smith. He shared with us: "Being awarded the William "Bill" Donaldson Memorial Scholarship ... serves as an affirmation of my commitment to my studies and future aspirations as an educator" Congratulations Dustin!

In celebration of Black History Month we're highlighting the lives & legacies of great Black Americans. Today we celebrate librarian, author, literacy advocate, and the new host of Reading Rainbow, Mychal Threets. Also, Happy Birthday Mychal! 🥳 www.ala.org/news/2025/12... @mychal3ts.bsky.social 📖💕

🥰Happy Valentine's, Gal-entine's, or Pal-entine's Day tomorrow from the College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies! We hope it's a sweet one. @Sonoma State University 💕

Our own Dr. Ayumi Nagase helped create this new exhibit at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Check it out now through March 14th, noon to 5pm. There will be a panel discussion and reception on 2/22 at 2pm. oacc.cc/event/topaz-... @Sonoma State University @oaklandasiancc.bsky.social

In celebration of Black History Month we're highlighting the lives & legacies of great Black Americans. This year we're also centering Black Joy! Today we celebrate actor, director, author & literacy advocate LeVar Burton. Learn more: www.neh.gov/award/levar-... #BlackHistoryMonth #LeVarBurton 📖📚🌈

In celebration of Black History Month we're highlighting the lives & legacies of great Black Americans. This year we're also centering Black Joy! Today we celebrate dancer, choreographer & civil rights activist Alvin Ailey. Learn more here: ailey.org/people/alvin... #BlackHistoryMonth #alvinailey

SAVE THE DATE! Author, journalist and radio host Amy Goodman will deliver this year’s Neves Evans Social Justice Lecture at the Green Music Center on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:30pm. Get your tickets today: gmc.sonoma.edu/amy-goodman @Sonoma State University

In celebration of Black History Month we're highlighting the lives & legacies of great Black Americans. This year we're also centering Black Joy! Today we celebrate the Queen of Motown, Diana Ross. You can learn more here: www.dianaross.com/dianaross-st... #BlackHistoryMonth #dianaross

🎉Today's the day! If you're interested in learning more about SSU's Residency Programs, come to our Teacher Residency Preview Day TODAY @ 5:30pm. Email Residency Director, Rhianna Casesa with any questions: [email protected] #teaching #TeachingJobs @Sonoma State University

Interested in learning more about SSU's Residency Programs? Come to Residency Preview Day TOMORROW to learn from current residents, hear from administrators & connect with our partner districts! Email Residency Director, Rhianna Casesa with any questions: [email protected] #teaching #TeachingJobs

🎉Happy National School Counseling Week! Thanks to all the wonderful school counselors in our community! #NSCW26 schoolcounselor.org/NSCW @Sonoma State University

As we begin our celebration of Black History Month, we recognize the importance of Black Joy. Put on by The HUB, Black Joy Fest on 2/19 is an opportunity to honor that legacy together. hub.sonoma.edu/events/black... #BlackHistoryMonth @Sonoma State University #BlackJoy

Interested in learning more about Sonoma State's Residency Programs? Come to Residency Preview Day on February 3 to learn from current residents, hear from administrators, and connect with our partner districts! Email Residency Director, Rhianna Casesa with any questions: [email protected] #teaching

Learn how to earn money while getting your teaching credential! Our next information session for the teacher residency program is next Thursday, 2/5, at 11am! More information and Zoom link here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State University

Join us in the library next Wednesday, February 4 at 5:30pm for Dinner and a Movie! They're hosting a FREE screening the film Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship. Watch the trailer for this film online: youtu.be/7_BQRKXkvtA?.... Register here: sonoma.libcal.com/event/15080007

From @cadepted.bsky.social: The Great Kindness Challenge Week begins today! Today’s challenge is to invite a new friend to play. 🤸🌟 Create your own challenge and find more #GreatKindnessChallenge tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind

Tomorrow we celebrate the International Day of Education, which is dedicated this year to the power of youth in co-creating education. Learn more about the International Day of Education here: www.un.org/en/observanc... #InternationalDayofEducation

SAVE THE DATE! Our educator job fair will take place on Friday, April 24th from 1-4pm on campus. The event is free and all are welcome! Details online: eces.sonoma.edu/awards-event... #TeachingJobs @Sonoma State University

The Fall 2026 application period for our credential programs is open until 2/28 for priority admissions, and 3/1-30 (non-priority). Please visit our website for more details, and contact the Credentials & Graduate Admissions office if you have any questions: eces.sonoma.edu/admissions #teaching

Campus will be closed next Monday, January 19th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. You can learn more about Dr. King and his legacy here: diversity.sonoma.edu/celebrating-... #MLKDay2026 #legacy #civilrights @Sonoma State University

Learn how to earn money while getting your teaching credential! Our next information session for the teacher residency program Friday, January 16th at 9am! More information and Zoom link here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State University

Happy New Year community members & partnership districts! Dean Alamillo thanks our community district partners for their support in 2025. You have all played a critical role in preparing educators & counselors for our NorCal community. She wishes you all a healthy & hopeful 2026!

Happy Holidays from the College of Education, Counseling & Ethnic Studies! Starting this Wednesday, campus will be closed for Winter Break until January 2nd. We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season, and a happy and healthy 2026! #seasonsgreetings @Sonoma State University #happyholidays

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Cindy Velasquez! Congratulations Cindy! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers

Save the Date! You are invited to our annual Residency Preview Day where you will have the opportunity to learn more about residency programs & connect with current/former residents about their experience. 2/3/36 @ 5:30-7:30pm in the SSU Ballrooms. Contact: [email protected] #teaching #teachers

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Aidan Davis! Congratulations, Aidan! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers #teaching #futureteachers

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Elizabeth Rodriguez! Congratulations Elizabeth! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... #teachers @Sonoma State University

3 cheers for @uofcalifornia.bsky.social! Three of the 22 most impactful Latino education leaders named by Latino Leaders Magazine have UC and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social affiliations. Read the full magazine issuu.com/latinoleader...

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Stephanie Kelly-Mckneely! Congratulations Stephanie! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University #teachers #teaching

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Refugio Mata! Congratulations Refugio! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... #teachers @Sonoma State University

🍀Best of luck to all of our students! Happy Finals Week! #finalsweek #GoodLuck @Sonoma State University

Learn how to earn money while getting your teaching credential! Our next information session for the teacher residency program is next Monday at 4pm! More information and Zoom link here: eces.sonoma.edu/grants-speci... @Sonoma State University

In 1975, President Ford signed our nation’s 1st federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Act. This law made public education available to all eligible children with disabilities across the nation & ensured proper services were provided to those children. #specialeducationday

We wish everyone a restful Thanksgiving break! Our offices will be closed 11/27 & 11/28. Here are some ways to honor Native American perspectives during the holiday, and throughout Native American Heritage Month: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/inform... #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #gratitude

Become a teacher in your community! The application deadline for many of our great credential and MA programs is coming up next week on November 30th. Details here: eces.sonoma.edu/admissions #teaching @Sonoma State University

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Multiple Subject Credential candidate Naoni Padilla. Congratulations Naoni! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University

This year we have 18 recipients of the Chancellor’s Office Residency Scholarship. Today we are proud to highlight Single Subject Credential candidate Benjamin Guerrero. Congratulations Benjamin! You can learn more about the scholarship here: elp.calstate.edu/about-us/fin... @Sonoma State University

As part of our celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Wilma Mankiller, first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Learn more about Wilma's life and work here: www.womenshistory.org/education-re... @Sonoma State University

Campus will be closed 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day. We would like to thank all of our veterans who have served honorably in the military. Rohnert Park will be hosting its annual celebration from 11am-12pm @ the Community Center. Info here: www.rpcity.org/839/Veterans... #VeteransDay

Join us today from 5:30-7pm in Weyden & Brewster (in the Student Center) for PUERTA's ‘Leading con Corazón’ event. Enjoy food, grab swag, meet professionals in your field (teaching, nursing and healthcare) and be a part of the Puerta Comunidad. @Sonoma State University

Tomorrow is election day! Don't forget to vote. You can drop your ballot off on campus (ballot box by the flag pole at the main entrance). More resources and information here: sonomacounty.gov/administrati... @Sonoma State University #election2025 #vote

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich & diverse cultures, & histories of all Native cultures. Today The HUB will be hosting a luncheon to kick off Native American Heritage month from 11am to 1pm. More events here: hub.sonoma.edu/events #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! SSU is a member of the CSU Asian Bilingual Teacher Education Program consortium. We are currently recruiting credentialed teachers who are bilingual in many Asian languages (see website for details). Deadline is 3/1 for a summer 2026 program start. www.fullerton.edu/btep/

🍂Our fall newsletter is out. Thanks to everyone who contributed stories to share this semester. Check it out, and share with family and friends! mailchi.mp/sonoma/eces-... @Sonoma State University

See Dean Laura Alamillo and Professor Rhianna Casesa on ABC7 News discussing cuts to federal grants for our teacher residency programs: abc7news.com/post/sonoma-... @Sonoma State University