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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.
"As we enter a...
President Judy K. Sakaki was welcomed with a standing ovation in Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's Green Music Center Monday morning at her first ever Sonoma State Convocation, and that was even before she delighted the audience with her commitment to making Sonoma State a more student-...
Dr. Judy K. Sakaki welcomes Sonoma State University faculty, staff and students back to campus for her first semester as president at the university's Convocation ceremony, Monday, Aug. 22, 9-11:30 a.m. in Weill Hall at the Green...