I Am Because... Dr. Judy Sakaki's Journey to the SSU Presidency

Kimono displayed on a wall. Black background with flowers of green, pink and blue. The inside of the kimono is red.

University Library Art Gallery
8:30 am – 7:00 pm

I Am Because

Dr. Judy Sakaki's journey to the SSU Presidency.

Sonoma State University welcomes Dr. Judy Sakaki as its 7th President. This exhibit explores the challenges, victories, and motivations that Dr. Sakaki faced on her path to the Presidency.

From her grandparents' struggles as first generation immigrants to the inspirational support of her mentors, Dr. Sakaki's personal and professional journey would not be possible without the people and the events that have shaped who she is today.

Hand carved wooden sign H. Sakaki 6612.B

5 taiko drums, 2 are large, 3 are small.

Display located outside the Gallery

Celebrating the Investiture of Judy K. Sakaki - 7th President of Sonoma State

Investiture is the formal ceremony conferring the authority and symbols of the Office of the President on a new president. The ceremony has symbolized the pursuit of knowledge since the Middle Ages. On display are six previous presidents and two interim presidents.

Material is from University Archives.

Display case containing articles about Dr Sakaki and previous Sonoma State Presidents.