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One day a few years ago a student came to ask Sonoma State University Chemistry Professor Steve Farmer a question during his office hours. The student was shaking slightly. When he asked why, Farmer was shocked to hear it was because the student hadn't yet eaten that day.

Lynn Stauffer, dean of the School of Science and Technology at Sonoma State University, has been selected as a recipient of INSIGHT into Diversity magazine's 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM award.

The fall 2017 Chemistry Lecture Series at Sonoma State University includes special lectures by professors from around the bay area with exciting new research to present.

Sonoma State University's Geology Lecture Series brings speakers from all around Northern California to the Rohnert Park campus including a special lecture by Professor Matt James on his new book Collecting Evolution: The Galapagos Expedition that Vindicated Darwin.

The fall 2017 Feminist Lecture Series at Sonoma State University starts with a lecture on Aug. 31 by Writer Kim Tran on what pop culture has done to feminism. Tran's works have been featured on Vice News, PRI, Ms.

Sonoma State University's Environmental Forum, hosted by the new Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning connects faculty and local practitioners to students and the larger SSU community around the th

In addition to topics like math's role in watershed sustainability and the math in topology, Sonoma State University's Math Colloquium features lectures by three Sonoma State University alumni: Aaron Donahue, Greg Morre and Jessica Balli. Lectures are on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Art professors at Sonoma State University don't just teach — most are also working artists constantly creating new pieces year-round.

Sonoma State University’s Center of Ethics Law, and Society Forum addresses moral and legal issues that arise in the ever-modernizing world.

Though a total solar eclipse temporarily darkened the sky immediately after the ceremony, Sonoma State University's Convocation shined light on the accomplishments made in Judy K. Sakaki's first year as president and illuminated the bright future the University has ahead.