Sonoma State University Biology Department

09/05/2026

Biology Colloquium Monday Sept 14
All are welcome

From Dr. Marko's website: "Our lab uses biophysical methods, with particular emphasis on micromanipulation of single DNA molecules and single chromosomes, to study the internal structure of chromosomes in vivo, and to study chromosome-organizing proteins and DNA topoisomerases in vitro. We also deve...

09/04/2026

No classes on Monday September 7th
Enjoy the Labor Day long weekend!

09/02/2026

Today feels like fall….
But as we all know this is fake fall….
Enjoy the ‘rain’, we’ll be back in the 80’s next week!

09/02/2026

Today (Sept 2nd)!!

Looking for your next opportunity? 🌟 Join us at the Part-Time Job, Service, & Internship Fair 2026 to explore exciting jobs, internships, and campus services all in one place. Meet friendly employers, make new connections, and take the next step toward your future, we can’t wait to see you ther...

09/01/2026

SSU Biology undergraduate and graduate students joined the Center for Environmental Inquiry, Department of Kinesiology, and community partners to celebrate the unveiling of the newly improved SSU Native Plant & Butterfly Garden and Copeland Creek Trail on August 29!

This collaborative project brought together more than a dozen SSU departments and local organizations to create over 40 interactive activities, accessible through QR codes along the trail. The revitalized garden also features new seating and presentation spaces, restored trails, and enhanced native vegetation creating an engaging outdoor space for education, research, and our community.

Representing Biology were graduate students and alumni from Drs. Nathan Rank’s lab (Oliver Elm, Kerry Wininger-Alum, Kandis Gilmore-Alum), along with Biology Department Chair, Dr. Derek Girman (Olivia Kalogiannis).

A wonderful example of SSU students, faculty, and community partners working together to support hands-on learning, environmental education, and our local ecosystem on this beautiful campus!

08/31/2026

We have a beautiful performance center on campus - students often have access to near free or reduced price tickets…..

The Green Music Center’s 2026–27 season is just around the corner, and single tickets are now on sale for performances within Weill Hall and Schroeder Hall!. September and October highlights include the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (Sept. 26); jazz, Latin, and pop vocalist Lucía (Oct. 2); celebrated Hawaiian vocalist Raiatea Helm (Oct. 16); singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson (Oct. 18); award-winning guitarist Gaëlle Solal (Oct. 24); and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band (Oct. 29).

SSU students can purchase $10 tickets, and faculty and staff receive 25% off tickets for most performances. Visit gmc.sonoma.edu for event details and tickets.

08/31/2026

Graduate student achievements!! Congratulations Sabrina and Omar….
Don’t miss Omar’s colloquium presentation this Monday (8/31, noon, Dar 103) as he closes out his masters program here at SSU.

Congratulations to Hua Lab Members Omar Akhtar and Sabrina Piana Cervantes for their recent Summer achievements:

08/30/2026

Peep our newest bio faculty member, Dr. Gina Chaput!

“Six educators join SSU faculty ranks
Sonoma State University welcomed six new faculty during Convocation ceremonies at the Green Music Center on Friday, August 21. Clockwise from top left are:

Willie Leung, Kinesiology
Gina Chaput, Biology
Alfonzo Robinson, Nursing
Ben Siegel, Applied Human and Environmental Studies (also see item below)
Saugat Adhikari, Engineering and Computer Science
Naomi H**p, Nursing
Congratulations and welcome to our new Faculty Seawolves!”

08/30/2026

The road to fall 2027 starts now. 💙🐺

As Sonoma State prepares for the return of NCAA Division II athletics, interim Director of Athletics Joan McDermott is looking ahead to one of the first big steps: building the coaching teams who will lead our 10 returning sports programs.

Read more about what’s ahead for Seawolf Athletics: https://www.sonoma.edu/articles/2026/ssu-athletics-director-hiring-coaches-early-priority

08/29/2026

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