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Dear Campus Community,

As Sonoma State continues to move forward, expanded focus and support for essential operations and relationships is critical. Toward that goal, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Eyler, Senior Director of Government and Community Relations, has agreed to serve as Interim Vice President for University Advancement while the search for a permanent Advancement vice president gets underway.

Rob is a well-known and highly respected economist whose expertise is sought by institutions and organizations from all over the country and the world. As a professor of economics here since 1995, he is one of Sonoma State’s most familiar faces and sought-after speakers, and is an invaluable resource both in the government relations realm and in long-standing engagement with our communities, where his own family’s roots date to the early 20th century.

As Interim Advancement VP, Rob will oversee development, alumni affairs, marketing, strategic communications, and operations. He has worked closely for many years with every member of the Advancement leadership team and many of their staff, and has already hit the ground running as the university takes bold steps on multiple initiatives.

Please join me in congratulating Rob on his appointment and in supporting the entire Advancement team as its essential work continues during the search for a permanent vice president.

 

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Dear Campus Community,

I hope you will join me and the family, friends, and colleagues who treasured their relationships with him, and continue to feel his enduring impact, in remembering and paying tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Mario A. Perez, Vice President of University Advancement, during a special event at the Green Music Center next month.

Dear Campus Community,

As we continue to collectively reimagine Sonoma State University and address ongoing challenges, I want to keep you updated about the university’s leadership team. Periods of transition and uncertainty understandably raise questions, and I want to assure you that we are prioritizing leadership continuity and stability.  

Dear Seawolves,

The recent allegations regarding Cesar Chavez are deeply troubling and warrant every consideration, not only on behalf of those making these specific allegations but also out of respect and concern for every victim of sexual violence, abuse, harassment, and misconduct.

Good day Seawolves,

I join the Sonoma State community in mourning the passing of Marcus Ziemer, a legend in the North Bay soccer community and a coach for 36 years at SSU – including 35 seasons as head coach of our men’s soccer team, which he led to a NCAA Division II national championship in 2002.