SaveSonomaPhysics
Take Action
The discontinuation of Physics & Astronomy degree plans at Sonoma State University can be stopped! This means telling our stories, contacting elected officials and holding the CSU Chancellor and Board of Trustees Accountable.
Tuesday February 18
Save Sonoma Physics Day!
Call North Bay Elected Officials
We would like North Bay Legislative Leaders to know how the proposed termination of the Physics degree programs will impact the area. The most effective way to rise up in their consciousness prior to their planned Public Hearing February 21, is to call their legislative offices on Tuesday February 18th.
The following North Bay Representatives are seeking the community's input:
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Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire
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(916) 651-4002 (Sacramento), (707) 576-2771 (Santa Rosa)
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Senator Christopher Cabaldon
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(916) 651-4003 (Sacramento), (707) 576-2093 (Santa Rosa)
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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry
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(916) 319-2004 (Sacramento), (707) 224-0440 (Napa)
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Assemblymember Chris Rogers
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(916) 319-2002 (Sacramento), (707) 576-2526 (Sonoma)
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Assemblymember Damon Connolly
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(916) 319-2012 (Sacramento), (707) 576-2631 (Santa Rosa)
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If you are in the area, you may check which of these are your specific elected officials at:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
Please call two representatives' offices on Tuesday 2/18.
Please be very polite and concise in your call.
A Sample Call:
State how the degree programs in Physics from SSU have a positive impact on your life and/or the North Bay Area.
Ask for:
1) Saving the Physics & Astronomy degree programs at Sonoma State
2) Pausing the funding cuts to SSU
3) Hiring a permanent president at SSU to lead a fair and informed budget process.
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Contact Elected Officials
California Residents may write their elected officials:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
The Governor: (Selecting Education Issues/Concerns)
https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/
The Lieutenant Governor:
Note: Both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor sit on the CSU Board of Trustees. They can help change this situation before it is too late!
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Briefly and politely state your support for the continuation of Physics & Astronomy degree programs at Sonoma State University.
Support for a moratorium on all program cuts and the resumption of a presidential search at SSU is encouraged.
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The CSU Chancellor, and the CSU Board of Trustees have reiterated their support for the plan to cut programs and end the Department of Physics & Astronomy degree programs. Please copy them on any correspondence with your legislators or other public officials.​
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Stay informed / Speak out
Visit our page, and add the topic "Sonoma State" to your regular newsfeed to stay informed.
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Other opportunities include:
The Press Democrat's February 5th forum:
North Bay Elected Officials February 21st Public Hearing:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNho6Iq_IIaWM4DDmP70t7AgWYvSVsWY/view ​
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