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New SSU Research - SSU University Library
Focus on: SSU Research

Autumn is a season for enjoying the fruits of prior labor, and this month we’re seeing the results of, in many cases, years of hard work by Sonoma State scholars and authors.

You don't have to know what to ask.
Research Help

You don't need to have the perfect question before asking for research help.

Masks, 3d prints and lazer cut wood of pumpkins, ghosts and cats and bats.
Make Something Wicked: Halloween in the Makerspace

With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get creative and make something spooky, silly, or spectacular. Whether you're decorating for Halloween, putting together a costume, or just looking for a fun project, the Makerspace has plenty of ways to bring your ideas to life.

Something Wicked This Way Comes...to the Library
Something Wicked This Way Comes...to the Library!

Something wicked is brewing at the library this month! Whether you're looking for a good scare, planning the perfect Halloween costume, or curious about things that go bump in the night, we've got plenty of tricks (and treats) to help you get in the spooky spirit. 

New SSU Research - SSU University Library
Focus on: SSU Research

The Fall 2026 semester has begun, and the Sonoma State campus is abuzz with activity. SSU scholars have also been active in the summer months. Following are the works published during the month of August.

Spotlight on Scholarship. The True Colors of Feeling Brown: Racialized Affect and Poetics of Space in Latina Narratives. Thursday, October 8 at noon. Schulz Information Center, rm 3001. Dr. Natalia Villanueva-Nieves, assistant professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies & Languages
Spotlight on Scholarship Lectures

The Sonoma State Library is partnering again with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) to present the Spotlight on Scholarship lecture series.

Sonoma State University - Big Blue Weekend - October 2-4, 2026
Visit the Library During Big Blue Weekend

Big Blue Weekend returns to Sonoma State University October 2–4! This annual fall celebration brings together students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for a weekend of activities, entertainment, and Sonoma State spirit.

New Works. A Celebration of Sonoma State Scholarship and Creativity. Sept. 22, 2026, 4-6 pm.  University Library, Sonoma State University.
New Works: Celebrating Sonoma State Scholarship and Creativity

From climate governance and contemporary politics to Maya worldviews, Latina narratives, Hindi cinema, and questions about humanity’s place in the universe, Sonoma State faculty are producing scholarship that explores some of the most compelling questions of our time.

Matthew Clark, The Spectrum of Life, A NASA BioSCape Project Film
Spotlight on Scholarship Lectures

The Sonoma State Library is partnering again with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) to present the Spotlight on Scholarship lecture series.

Clocktower and University Library at Sonoma State University.
Closed Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7

The library will be closed Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, for Labor Day weekend, but many library resources are still available online.