October 14, 2024
Happy Fall! Despite the recent heatwave, the season really has arrived.
With Halloween peeking around a corner just ahead, it might be easy to get caught up in the rush of work and activities that mark the holidays. I want to make sure to pause for a moment and express my thanks for every Seawolf’s contribution to our campus and to the communities we serve.
One excellent example of such service took place October 4-6 as Sonoma State celebrated its inaugural “Big Blue Weekend.” Hundreds of alumni, students, parents, staff, faculty, and community members came to campus to take part in a wide array of activities – athletic events, a trivia night, movies, a Hall of Fame dinner, and SSU Palooza and Community Day, which included music, food, games, a Kids Zone, and a beer and wine garden.
Turnout for the Parent & Family Harvest Bubbles & Brunch on October 5 was especially impressive – about three times greater than originally planned – but SSU’s Culinary Services team was more than up to the task, and handled the event’s popularity with tasty aplomb.
As I greeted and spoke with alumni, parents, and community members during Big Blue Weekend, I was newly reminded of the important place Sonoma State has in the hearts and minds of all the stakeholders it serves. The mission and values of the university live on in every person whose life has been touched by the living and learning done here; they are our ambassadors to the world and a valuable asset as SSU’s important work continues.
This October edition of Noma News reflects much of that work. I hope it inspires appreciation and pride as the mission continues.
Emily F. Cutrer, Ph.D.
Interim President